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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136786 | Folding wire easel A collapsible easel with three legs is provided. First ends of the three legs are attached at an apex. The legs are moveable with respect to one another about the apex. The legs are moveable between collapsed and opened positions. The legs are disposed substantially... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7281698 | Multi-positionable notebook computer case A carrying case for an electronic device, such as a tablet personal computer, is provided, and more specifically a case that allows a user to selectively position a display screen of the tablet personal computer by rotation coupled with angular support. The case is ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7236356 | External battery pack A device is provided which comprises (a) a portable computer (13) having first and second major opposing surfaces and having a display (31) disposed on the first major surface, and (b) a protective cover (11) adapted to releasably engage the com... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7213794 | Book stand A foldable book stand for viewing written materials, music and the like or for writing upon same, the stand is further fitted with a battery powered lamp. The preferred embodiment measures about 4 inches square in folded state. The stand is fitted with articulation ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7066438 | Collapsible supporting device for a portable computer In a collapsible supporting device for a portable computer, a pair of base members and a pair of interconnecting members are connected pivotally to a coupling seat. A pair of supporting members are coupled to the interconnecting members, respectively. The supporting... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7012543 | Rearview mirror assembly incorporating accessories An interior rearview mirror system for use in a vehicle includes a mirror support assembly for attachment to the interior of a vehicle. The mirror support assembly comprises a first electronic accessory such as an imaging sensor. A reflective mirror element is dispo... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6745989 | Card holder A card holder for supporting or retaining a card such as a greeting card is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the card holder has two holding portions each for accommodating a portion of a card. In another exemplary embodiment, the card holder has a first leg e... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6619609 | Apparatus for supporting articles An apparatus for supporting articles is disclosed including a base having a first surface and a second surface, and a member rotatably coupled to the base. The member is configured to support an article, and the member may be selectively positioned betwee... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6431377 | Adjustable monitor support for flat monitors A shelf subassembly is provided for adjustably supporting a flat panel. The shelf subassembly is itself supportable in an adjustable CRT support subassembly, which is supported in a monitor support assembly. The shelf subassembly includes a panel support ... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6135413 | Rear leg support for easel or the like A tripod easel support device comprising a pair of relatively inwardly inclining bracing elements each joined together at one end at an apex, the apex including a leg-receiving recessed portion conforming to the rear leg profile to receive the rear leg of... | 10/24/2000 |
| 5988686 | Book display method A method for displaying a book using a book display that is easily transported, and involving a cord with stops at each end.... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5915661 | Collapsible desk stand for portable computer A collapsible desk stand for a portable computer allows variation in viewing angles of the computer display, and the ability to connect the portable computer to external, peripheral devices. The portable computer can be positioned on the stand to allow ea... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5640789 | Springrod needlework stand A simple sturdy needlework stand, preferably metallic. The stand comprises a base, a leg projecting upwardly from the base, a horizontal arm cantilevered from and attached to the leg, a spring connected to the arm and leg for yieldably resisting downward ... | 06/24/1997 |
| 4496126 | Table mounted universally positionable book holder enabling readers _to turn pages easily without hands A simplified and inexpensive book holder for use by readers without arm mobility is operable for both reclining and sitting readers. Reading visibility is not obscured by page holding clamps. Thus, a set of monofilament lines is horizontally disposed acro... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4476986 | Easel device for display shelf An easel device for assembly with a display shelf panel having a plurality of peg holes, in which the easel device includes downward diverging front and rear support members, preferably made of elastically yieldable wire members and having downward and fo... | 10/16/1984 |
| 4471409 | Microcomputer security enclosure A security enclosure of wirework construction to house a microcomputer and related equipment to permit normal use thereof but preventing access to its internal accessories and removal of its connecting cables. A base portion is attached to the work area a... | 09/11/1984 |
| 4418825 | Device for holding soft-covered books A device for supporting a soft-cover book having a stiff spine including a hook to extend from a slit in the spine, a locking element beneath the hook to engage the slit in the spine and a support element that is connected to the locking element and exten... | 12/06/1983 |
| 4269381 | Portable cook book holder A holder for cookbooks which will hold a cookbook above and off the counter surface in a position easily accessible for reference during cooking. The cookbook holder is formed of metal wire segments bent to shape and comprises a generally planar back fram... | 05/26/1981 |
| 4156513 | Reader rack This invention is for an improved print-out reader rack for use in the computer industry or the like for supporting a binder having print-out sheets contained therein. This rack consists of a carbon steel rod framework having two parallel spaced sides inc... | 05/29/1979 |
| 4117936 | Wire rack A self-clamping wire rack is provided for magazines, cards, napkins, letters, and the like; the rack being formed in its basic configuration of a first wire rod which is bent to constitute the rear side of the rack and also to constitute a pair of rearwar... | 10/03/1978 |
| 4058283 | Convertible picture frame stand An improved support arrangement for framed pictures, having a more secure easel-type stand which establishes an appropriate display angle for the picture. The stand rests on a display surface and includes an inclined segment to accommodate the lower edge ... | 11/15/1977 |
| 4015813 | Bookholder A holder for both paperback and hardback books includes a spreader bar having finger-like page holders at each end thereof and a hairpin-like spine gripping member in the center. A stand member of wire-form construction is pivotally mounted on the spreade... | 04/05/1977 |
| 3945598 | Book holder A holder for desk-top display of pages of typing books, ring-top shorthand books, and the like, consists of two sturdy wire support elements of identical inverted-V shaping held in laterally-spaced relationship by two additional wire elements joined with ... | 03/23/1976 |
