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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8118272 | Link rod type adjustable screen fixing apparatus A link rod type adjustable screen fixing apparatus includes: a fixing base, having at least one operating slot; at least one distal plate device, having at least one pair of distal plates embedded in the operating slot, and slidably moving in the operating slot, and... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7967269 | Roller type adjustable screen fixing apparatus A roller type adjustable screen fixing apparatus includes: a fixing base, having at least one operating slot; at least one distal plate device disposed at an external side of the distal plate, having at least two distal plates embedded in the operating slot, and sli... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7401681 | Mounting support device for ceiling embedded speaker system An auxiliary mounting device 10 for an in ceiling speaker system comprises a ceiling reinforcing element 11 and an elongate element 21. The ceiling reinforcing element 11 includes a flat plate portion 12 and a vertical portion 1... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7328518 | Surface roughness/contour shape measuring apparatus The present invention provides a surface roughness/contour shape measuring apparatus that can move a probe relative to a workpiece within an orthogonal X-Y plane while employing a relatively inexpensive construction. In the surface roughness/contour shape measuring ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7314200 | Support and transport system for medical apparatus A support and transport system for a patient care apparatus comprised of a first arm assembly connected to a stationary support and a second arm assembly connected to a patient transfer vehicle. An end cap for supporting a patient care apparatus is selectively attac... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7293667 | Height adjustable shelf clamp A modular shelf assembly has a vertical support having a channel in one face thereof and an adjustable bracket having a rear portion cooperatively configured and slidable in the channel. The bracket includes top and lower clamps each having a body portion with oppos... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7227688 | Apparatus for applying optical gradient forces An apparatus and method for manipulating small dielectric particles. The apparatus and method involves use of a diffractive optical element which receives a laser beam and forms a plurality of light beams. These light beams are operated on by a telescope lens system... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219864 | Carrier system for a medical apparatus A carrier system (10) for a medical apparatus (11) is disclosed. The carrier system includes rotation joints (17, 18, 20). A supply line harness runs in the carrier system (10) and is run so that it is covered. The rotation joint (18 | 05/22/2007 |
| 7191988 | Pipe fixing device A pipe fixing device comprising a plurality of pipes, for conducting liquid or gas, arranged to cross each other, and a fixing member for fixing the plurality of pipes. The fixing member comprises a plurality of pipe fixing bores, and a plurality of fitting bores fo... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7170250 | Holding arrangement having a device for actively damping vibration In a holding arrangement (101) for a medical-optical instrument (103), an electric motor is provided in a rotational joint (111, 119) to compensate a load torque occurring in this rotational joint. This electric motor is supplied with current in... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159831 | Adjusting device An adjusting device (3) is suitable especially for use on a stand (1) for a surgical microscope (2). The adjusting device (3) makes it possible to move the surgical microscope (2) in a plane (9) perpendicular to the optical ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7109678 | Holding arrangement having an apparatus for balancing a load torque In a holding arrangement (101) for a medical-optical instrument (103), an electric motor is provided in a rotational joint (111, 119) to compensate a load torque occurring in this rotational joint. This electric motor is supplied with current in... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7096560 | Method of making a configurable mount A method of assembling a bracket from a plurality of components adapted for mounting a device for a supporting surface. A plurality of components are provided which can be assembled into a plurality of brackets each of a different configuration. At least one of the ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090177 | Device for optics alignment and mounting A method of aligning an optics deck in six degrees of freedom comprising: mounting an optics deck having a scanline slot on an optics alignment station by means of three adjustable leveler assemblies located at three apexes of a triangle which enclose the slot and w... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7007907 | Adjustable keyboard stand The present teachings describe an adjustable keyboard stand comprising a keyboard platform, which receives a keyboard instrument, and a mounting assembly which mounts to a piece of furniture, such as a computer table or desk. The mounting assembly includes a mountin... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6957794 | Anti-vibration and anti-tilt structure An improved structure (stand) for providing flexibility for holding and mounting components, such as microscopes and cameras, in order to eliminate disruptions from undesirable vibrations and tilting of the mounted component. The stand uses a vertical stand member, ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6880792 | Detachable arm limiting assembly A mechanism which selectably limits the opening of a hinged window vent. The mechanism has a releasable arm that permits the vent to be conveniently opened beyond the selected limit. An assembly is disclosed for limiting travel of a vent relative to a frame. The ass... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6837934 | Racking system A support rack, such as for supporting automobile body parts during painting, may be supported entirely from overhead by a single vertical support tube received within an overhead mounting bracket. A central frame has a sidewardly projecting cross member, which supp... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6648152 | Chain saw holder A chain saw holder for supporting and selectively locking a chain saw to a vehicle such as a trailer, truck, van, etc. The holder includes a cutter bar retaining portion for frictionally engaging the chain saw cutter bar and a handle retaining portion for... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6622980 | Socket and rail clamp apparatus An apparatus for securing a surgical accessory to a rail of a patient support device includes a clamp and a socket assembly. The clamp includes a first jaw and a second jaw coupled to the first jaw for movement between a first position in which the appara... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6536856 | Door for built-in household electrical appliances A moulded copolymer door for built-in household electrical appliances to which a panel is to be adjustably connected to the door. The panel is configured to be adjusted in height, laterally and in depth. Adjustable mounting brackets are mounted on the doo... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6450469 | Flat panel display or probe block support framework A rectangular support framework for a flat panel display as an object to be tested or a testing probe block is disclosed. The rectangular support framework comprises an upper cross frame plate which is capable of moving vertically alone with respect to a ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6412738 | Portable stenographic machine stand A stand for supporting a stenographic machine from a chair is provided. The stand includes a chair clamp releasably mountable to the seat portion of the chair. The chair clamp is adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the chair clamp. A support which has... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6315260 | Three-dimensional swinger clamp for locking vertical support in place A swinger clamp is clamped onto a horizontal guide rail and supports a vertical bar to hold various devices during surgical procedures. The clamp has a damper jaw that abuts a rim. To prevent the rim from drifting in its rotational position relative to th... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6302280 | Holder for backpack type blower A blower holder for supporting and storing backpack type blowers on trailers and other vehicles. A shelf is mounted on a support post whereon the blower may rest. A bracket is attached to the post vertically above the shelf and includes hook members at op... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6254046 | Support having an adjusting device The invention is directed to a support (1) for an apparatus (3) which is to be suspended so as to be movable. The support (1) includes a holding arm (17) and an adjusting unit (19) mounted on the holding arm (17). The adjusting device (19) includes a slid... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6155525 | Adjustable, telescopic, support An adjustable telescopic support having an elongated base member and an elongated mounting member. Cooperating guide means on the base and mounting members slidably mount the mounting member on the base member for longitudinal movement relative to the bas... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6100942 | Monitor mountable storage device and speaker holder The present invention provides an organizer apparatus for use with a computer monitor. The organizer apparatus has a base which is sized and shaped to rest on top of the computer monitor. The base has a bracket reception means, preferably a slot through e... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5971348 | Adjustable stand for a cantilevered load An adjustable stand is disclosed for raising and lowering a cantilevered load while reducing friction and preventing binding in the raising and lowering mechanism. A carriage for a cantilever arm, carrying the cantilevered load, rolls along a pair of para... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5823976 | Apparatus for treating upper extremity movement disorders A therapeutic device for treating upper extremity disorders is detachably secureable to a wheelchair frame or other suitable support. A mounting bar is positionable at differing heights and at differing angles of adjustment relative to the frame and both ... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5797568 | Multi-position television monitor stand A multi-position television monitor stand, comprising two pieces with a rectangular footprint. One of the larger surfaces of such pieces has a deep, semicircular, concave depression to mate with the outer surface of a vertical support. The outer surface o... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5761855 | Structure and method of implementing a supplementary column for supporting a raised floor An apparatus and method for implementing a supplementary column structure for supporting a raised floor. The apparatus includes a number of fixed supporting columns above a lower floor to support at least one raised floor. Each fixed supporting, column ha... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5732912 | Rod locking apparatus and camera stand employing this apparatus A rod locking apparatus with a simple structure and outstanding operability for facilitating rod locking and a camera stand with such a rod locking apparatus. The rod locking apparatus comprises an insertion hole formed in the main body, through which the... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5687814 | Assembly for applying one or more materials to a rail An assembly for applying one or more materials to the rails of a railroad track includes a mounting bracket for mounting the assembly to a vehicle adapted to travel on the rails. A connecting arm is coupled to the mounting bracket, and at least one nozzle... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5685104 | Gun rest A steady rest for guns adaptable to hunters' tree stands having lightweight construction, variable, horizontal, vertical and rotational adjustment.... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5615854 | Camera stand To image not only the user in front of a camera but also documents situated below, a rail member is vertically attached to a sidewall of a display case, a slide rod fixing clamp is slidably mounted on the rail member, a slide rod is transversely displacea... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5575445 | Stove-top aid A stove-top aid is described which is attached to the side of a conventional cooking oven or range. The stove-top aid comprises a clamping device for releasable attachment to the handle of a cooking pot or pan thus reducing the risk of the cooking pots or... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5390764 | Store checkout stand A cashier's stand for three belt checkout stations is provided, the stand having a T-bar construction comprising a support channel beam and cross beam from which a keyboard stand for use by a cashier and a writing stand for use by the customer upwardly ex... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5356100 | Sliding-fit operating table stabilizing post and rack A rectangular top post slides into an operating table post base opening just large enough to receive it. Rulon (TM) rods are inserted in slots around the opening. The rods are secured permanently in the slots and the rods protrude into the opening evenly ... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5275465 | Adjusting mechanism for a chair-mounted computer input device An adjusting device embodying the concepts of the present invention is incorporated in a mount by which a tray assembly adapted to support an input device for a computer is supported from a chair. The proximal end portion of a mounting bar is supported fr... | 01/04/1994 |
