Quotables
"Flight by machines heavier than air is unpractical and insignificant, if not utterly impossible."
Simon Newcomb, astronomer ; Said in 1902, less than two years before the first flight at Kitty Hawk
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8070122 | Scissor-action support arrangement A scissor-action carrier for suspending a sign or other display from an overhead inverted “U” shaped channel support track. The scissor-action carrier comprises an elongated first arm and an elongated second arm pivotally connected to one another at a pivot axis... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8033519 | Projector mount with Phillips screw driver angle adjustment Improvements in a mount for attaching a television of projector to an overhead or ground structure is disclosed. The mount allows for spin, side to side and front to back angle adjustment. The adjustment components are formed from the present projector mount uses me... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7967271 | Viewing angle adjustment system for a monitor This invention provides a support arm to couple a monitor to a surface such as a wall or ceiling to remotely adjust the viewing angle of the monitor. The support arm includes at least one motor along a pivot axis in the support arm. The motor may be activated by a p... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7942375 | Mount and leveling system The present invention involves a projector mount and leveling system for securely connecting and aligning a working unit, such as a projector, to the ceiling of a room. The present invention has a ceiling component with upper and lower sections, the upper section of... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7883068 | Actuatable holding system An actuatable holding system is provided for holding an object, such as a bicycle. In one exemplary embodiment of the system, first and second arms are pivotally connected to a pivot base and are actuated between an opened and closed position by an assembly that can... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7832700 | Mounting system with adjustable moving capabilities A mounting system for providing horizontal adjustment to a device mounted on the mounting system. At least one first articulating arm is rotatably connected to a carriage assembly, where the carriage assembly is slidably engaged with groove guide of a wall plate. Th... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7798460 | Apparatus to support a display device An apparatus to support a display device main body to a ceiling includes a ceiling bracket connectable with the ceiling; a connecting bracket having a swivel hinge coupled with the ceiling bracket to enable the connecting bracket to swivel in a direction perpendicul... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7780134 | Anchor assembly with large range of motion suspension members, and restraint systems for suspended components An anchor assembly structured for use in connection with ceiling or roofing structures for hanging industrial or commercial components, such as, for example, electrical conduits, heating units, water pipes for automatic water sprinkler systems, and the like. The anc... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7770860 | Medical service system on articulating arm with electromagnetic brakes A modular ceiling-mounted medical services system including a vertical column supported by an articulating arm assembly. Rotational joints connect the column to the lower arm, the lower arm to the upper arm, and the upper arm to the ceiling mount. Rotational movemen... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7663868 | Display devices mounting apparatus A mounting system for display devices provides for easy shipping, installation, and adjustment. First and second brackets are respectively mounted to the display device and the vertical supporting surface, such as a wall or otherwise. The two mounting brackets are t... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7661645 | Fixture for display unit for allowing displayed image to be seen with ease even upon vibrating A rack has a first shelf and a second shelf disposed upwardly of said first shelf, and a display unit is placed on the first shelf and disposed between the first shelf and the second shelf. The display unit is fixed to the second shelf by a display unit fixture. The... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7588226 | Mounting of battery-operated bulb A battery-operated bulb 10 projected into a base 14 urged into a pivotal traverse 24 to be held in place to supplement ambient light at a site of use having minimal light. ... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7503536 | Universal projector mount A universal projector mount that can be fitted to mount projectors of a variety of different makes and models. The invention includes multiple adjustable arms coupled with an interface plate that is, in turn, attached to a standard projector mount on the fixed struc... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7458552 | Adjustable light fixture mounting assembly The components of an adjustable light fixture mounting assembly are secured during adjustment of a light in a lighting system. A knuckle joint with a locking taper secures an upper knuckle half to a lower knuckle half. The locking taper secures the adjustment of the... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7445187 | Wall mount for display apparatus A wall mount to mount a display apparatus proximate a wall is disclosed. The wall mount may include a base to be attached to the wall; a supporting bracket supported by the base; a rotating bracket tiltably coupled with the supporting bracket, and on which the displ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7445186 | Articulated suspension The invention concerns an articulated suspension, particularly adapted to display screen support systems and consisting of a suspension part (1), whereof the end (1′″) has a partially spherical outer profile, a linking part (5) suspended to ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7410138 | Display adjustably positionable about swivel and pivot axes An electronic display assembly for viewing by a person in a resting position includes a first arm rotatable about a swivel axis, a second arm coupled to the first arm that is pivotable about a pivot axis orthogonal to the swivel axis, and an electronic display coupl... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7377475 | Television mount assembly A television mount assembly includes an elongated railing has a first end and second end. The railing is attached to a ceiling with a plurality of brackets. A pole has a top end and a bottom end. The pole has a pair of bends therein so that the pole includes a first... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7328769 | Rigging system for loudspeaker arrays A rigging system for angularly adjusting the output portions of a plurality of loudspeaker cabinets wherein each of the cabinets includes a pair of rotatably adjustable rigging disks which protrude outwardly thereof which are selectively receivable within an adjacen... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7320454 | Display supporting apparatus A display supporting apparatus includes an upper engaging part mounted on a ceiling, a swivel adjusting part rotatably combined with bottom of the upper engaging part, a flange member combined with the upper engaging part to support the swivel adjusting part, a firs... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7317611 | Under-cabinet mount for flat-panel displays An adjustable, folding mount for attaching a flat panel display to a fixed structure. The mount includes a portion adapted to attach to an element of a fixed structure, and a swing arm operably coupled thereto. The swing arm is selectively positionable along a path ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7296774 | Viewing angle adjustment system for a monitor This invention provides a support arm to couple a monitor to a surface such as a wall or ceiling to remotely adjust the viewing angle of the monitor. The support arm includes at least one motor along a pivot axis in the support arm. The motor may be activated by a p... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293747 | Display moveable in two dimensions A display movable in two dimensions is disclosed, comprising a base having a track, a sliding member having a frame for supporting a display panel, a sliding bump disposed slidably in said track and on which said frame is connected pivotally and swings in a directio... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7293816 | Structural rail system for supporting an overhead console A structural rail system 10 for supporting an overhead console 12 in relation to a roof bow 13 within a vehicle. A pair of rail members 14, 16 are spaced apart and extend longitudinally. One or more brackets 18, 20, 22, 24 are orie... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290744 | Break-away basketball goal system A breakaway basketball goal system is provided for absorbing shocks during playing conditions. In embodiments of the invention, the basketball goal system includes a base, a neck movably coupled to the base, a backboard attached to a distal end of the neck, and a sh... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7281697 | Supporting device for a lighting appliance Supporting device (10) for a lighting appliance comprising a frame (11) in turn comprising a tubular portion (12) which can be at least partially inserted in a housing or opening (17) of a false ceiling or wall (18). According to t... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7281695 | Pivotable suspension element A pivotable suspension element includes a support member having a part-spherical bearing surface clamp element and a body portion, the body portion having an integral formation of a slot to receive a part of a component to which the pivotable suspension element may ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278620 | Fixture mounting assembly A fixture mounting assembly and method according to which a coupling member is attached to the fixture, and a down-rod is pivotally mounted to the coupling member and is mounted to the ceiling. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7254850 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7237755 | Display apparatus A display apparatus having a display body displaying a picture, a stand supporting the display body, and a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly has a tilting hinge provided between the display body and the stand to allow the display body to tilt relative to the stand;... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229057 | Multi-purpose anti-sway rotating stem mount The rotating stem mount has an anchor block and a lag screw extending through the anchor block for mounting the anchor block to a stationary surface. A guide bearing is mounted on a circular shoulder on the anchor block near the base end of the anchor block. The out... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7228669 | Suspended table assembly A suspended table assembly includes a first support and a second support that are vertically spaced from each other. A plurality of legs is provided. Each of the legs has a first end and a second end. Each of a plurality of first brackets is pivotally coupled to one... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7210811 | Ceiling mounted swing arm lighting apparatus A ceiling mounted lighting apparatus having at least a pair of articulated swing arms connected to a support post by a swivle assembly. Each of the swing arms supports a plurality of lamps each of which may be independently adjustable with respect to the swing arm. ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7198240 | Structure for an adjustable support of monitor A structure for an adjustable support of monitor including a main body connected to a monitor at a front and a positioning apparatus on an inside for controlling up and down movements of the monitor; and a connecting device pivotally connected with the main body on ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195220 | Support arm for stored devices A support arm for stored devices, which is pivotably seated in a holder fastened to a fastening surface and can be horizontally adjusted into a pivoted-in position and a pivoted-out position. In the pivoted-in position the support arm extends approximately parallel ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7191992 | Medical suspension system with two spindles A medical suspension system (10) includes a ceiling plate (30) configured for mounting to a support structure (16). The ceiling plate supports a device (12), such as a lighthead or video monitor, which is mounted to the ceiling plate via ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7156359 | Secure mounting system for overhead mounted projector An adjustable tamper-resistant overhead mounting system for a projector. The system includes brackets attachable to the projector and a suspension member attached to an overhead structure. At least one tamper resistant fastener is used at each connection of the brac... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152836 | Adjustable tilt mount A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is conne... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7137513 | Merchandise display system A merchandise display system includes a rod lockably connected to a peg board, a hanging member hanging from the rod and a swivel member rotatably connected to the hanging member about a first axis. The swivel member is connected to a lockable display case for carry... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7108405 | Adjustable light fixture mounting assembly The components of an adjustable light fixture mounting assembly are secured during adjustment of a light in a lighting system. A knuckle joint with a locking taper secures an upper knuckle half to a lower knuckle half. The locking taper secures the adjustment of the... | 09/19/2006 |
