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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7633744 | Notebook computers configured to provide enhanced display features for a user Systems and methods relating to notebook computers providing enhanced display features are described. In one instance, an exemplary notebook computer includes a housing. The housing includes a base that has a keyboard positioned on the base. The housing also include... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7443656 | Thin display device A position adjusting mechanism, a rotation-axle bearing mechanism, and a rotation-speed reduction mechanism for a flat display apparatus. The rotation-speed reduction mechanism comprises a position adjusting mechanism that includes one or more means for securely att... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7440275 | Portable video system including a base unit secured to a substrate for selectively coupling a video unit A portable video system comprises a video unit for facilitating play of a video medium, the player having a hinge, a display pivotally attached to the video player on the hinge, and a base unit secured to a substrate for selectively coupling a control panel of the v... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7440038 | Liquid crystal television and liquid crystal display apparatus There is disclosed a liquid crystal display apparatus including a main body and a swivel mechanism, where the main body is capable of smoothly swiveling. A countersunk hole is formed in a bottom plate member as follows: When a through-hole for inserting a screw is f... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7436655 | Personal computing device with removable accessory module A computing device comprises a base, a lid, and a hinge structure coupling the base and the lid. The hinge structure has a variable height operable to enable the lid to close over at least one removable center module disposed on and coupled to the base. ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7430113 | System and method for display stand height adjustment Information handling system flat panel displays, such as liquid crystal and plasma displays, are supported on an adjustable stand having a rotation limiter that restricts adjustments of display positions to prevent damage to the display. A display bracket allows rot... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7428141 | Computer display screen system and adjustable screen mount, and swinging screens therefor An electronic display system is disclosed. The system includes a first display panel having a first viewing face and the second display panel have a second viewing face. The first and second display panels are coupled by a hinged mechanism which allows the angle bet... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7424991 | Display apparatus A display apparatus includes a base part, a main body, a slider connected to the main body, a guide rail to stand on the base part, and to guide the slider to slide thereon to move the main body up and down. The display apparatus also includes at least one spiral sp... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7419211 | Vehicle seat, especially an aircraft passenger seat A vehicle seat, especially an aircraft passenger seat, has seat components such as the seat part, backrest and at least one console (10) which laterally borders the seat part, which forms an armrest, and which has a holder (12). In the holder (12 | 09/02/2008 |
| 7410143 | Adjusting structure An adjusting structure is located between a bracing frame and a monitor for height adjustment by using slide-type mechanisms. The adjusting structure comprises a fixing base, a slide base, and a slide means, wherein several trenches are formed on the fixing base for... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7403376 | Automatic stabilizing device for a display An automatic stabilizing device. A base plate includes a through hole. An imbalance detecting mechanism is disposed on the base plate and includes a detecting member and an engaging member connected thereto. The detecting member is movably disposed inside the throug... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7398950 | Support apparatus A support apparatus for suspending a monitor has a mounting seat, a support arm assembly, an adjusting assembly and a connecting assembly. The support arm assembly is connected pivotally to the mounting seat and has two first support arms and two second support arms... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7392968 | Pedestal set A pedestal set for the vertical and horizontal oriented product includes a chassis, a cover element, and a magnetic element. The chassis has a concave portion and a first joint portion, which is disposed on a surface of the chassis opposite to the concave portion. T... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7389963 | Display apparatus A display apparatus having: a display main body provided with a screen; a base member supporting the display main body; and a cylinder assembly provided between the display main body and the base member to liftably support the display main body, wherein the cylinder... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7384020 | Supporting frame structure A supporting frame for supporting a portable computer includes two supporting parts, a front linking rod, a rear linking rod, and a rotating element. The supporting parts are individually installed at two ends of the front linking rod and the rear linking rod and ar... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7384021 | Rotation mechanism for televisions A rotation mechanism of a television includes a rotation unit, a box, a frame which is connected on the box and connected with the television, and a driving unit. The driving unit has a stationary fan-shaped rack with a positioning rod and a pivot. The rack is conne... | 06/10/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7349203 | Computer controlled display device The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342777 | Notebook computer having adjustable screen with telescopic element A notebook computer includes a first housing having a computer host and a second housing having a screen. A base is positioned inside the first housing for supporting a first end of a rod. A sliding element and a locking element are positioned on the rod. The slidin... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7331556 | Keyboard and mouse support The present invention is for a keyboard and mouse support device, wherein said mouse support comprising a mouse platform adopted to support a mouse, a support bar, and a spacer, which is positioned between the bottom surface of said mouse platform and the top surfac... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331551 | Multiple electronic device reorienting support An apparatus for a plurality of electronic devices is adapted for positioning the electronic devices in a plurality of orientations. A swivel arm is pivotably coupled to a support arm for rotation through a plurality of orientations. The electronic devices are coupl... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7316377 | Flat panel monitor mount with low profile ball and socket swivel and tilter mount A mounting arrangement for a flat panel monitor that allows full vertical adjustment and requires minimal space between the flat panel monitor and any surface behind the monitor. A low profile ball and socket tilter minimizing distance between a horizontally rotatin... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7303174 | Structure of an adjustable LCD screen An adjustable LCD screen is provided. The LCD screen is adjustable through 360 degrees. the inclination angle of the LCD is also adjustable. The LCD screen comprises a base seat having a top and a bottom side respectively mounted with a top groove and a bottom groov... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300024 | Display module for non-stable environments A display module that includes a minimum of free space, and can pivot and remain stable at every pivot angle is presented. The display module generally includes a frame, a display unit, and a bearing. The bearing pivotably mounts the display unit to the frame and in... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7301759 | Portable electronic product with a bracket A bracket assembly for a portable unit. The assembly is pivotally mounted to the back of the unit and includes a frame member secured to the pivotally mounted member. A cover assembly is releasably secured to the frame member and can be moved to various positions wi... | 11/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7280348 | Positioning mechanism for a pen-based computing system In one embodiment, the invention provides a pen-based computing system. The system comprises a tablet unit including a display screen and an electronic assembly housed within an enclosure; and a separate base unit including two panels connected via a hinge, a first ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7277275 | Portable computer having adjustable display A portable computer having a display connected to a main body, the display rotating to be adjusted to a closed position and to a tablet operation position. Arm links between the main body and the display connect the display with the main body. Display hinges are bet... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7274555 | Stand for supporting a monitor main body A monitor having: a monitor main body displaying a picture; a base member; a stand member standing on the base member; a moving member combined to the stand member to move up and down, that supports the monitor main body with a force counterbalancing a weight of the... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7271997 | Processor module packaging for a portable electronic device display A processor module is packaged with a display for a portable electronic device. The display is designed to create a space within a display housing to allow a processor module to be included in the display housing. The processor module can be designed to be integral ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7268999 | Display apparatus A display apparatus including a display part and a stand part supporting the display part. The stand part includes a non-conductive supporting stand; a connection member, to which electromagnetic waves are induced, coupled to the display part and the supporting stan... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7243892 | Articulated mount A mounting system for a display such as a flat panel computer monitor or television includes a linkage of individual elements which are pivotally connected together with adjustable drag tapered bearings. Each tapered bearing allows individual elements to pivot with ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7232098 | Stand for supporting a display in multiple orientations and a display used in combination with said stand An adjustable stand for rotatably and releaseably supporting a flat panel display is disclosed together with a display device usable with the stand. The display includes a boss projecting from a rear surface thereof, which boss is received in an arc-shaped channel i... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7207537 | Support apparatus for suspending a display A support apparatus for suspending a display has a holder with a first end pivotally mounted on a ceiling, an arm pivotally connected to a second end of the holder, a redirector pivotally mounted on the arm, and a seat pivotally mounted on the redirector. Whereby, a... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207540 | Portable support for laptop computer A support for supporting a laptop computer has a top tray in cooperation with but not attached to a bottom tray. The top tray is moveable from an inclined working position to a flat storage position. The top tray has a top base having a lip proximal one end. The bot... | 04/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7195214 | Stand for display A stand for a display having a base, a supporting case mounted on the base, a supporting member mounted inside the supporting case and having an end seated on the base to support the weight of the display, and a mounting bracket engaged with the the other end of the... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7195215 | Suspension arm A suspension arm comprising a rising/descending device further consists of an inner sleeve; a retractable shaft and an elastic body inside, an outer sleeve connect to the inner sleeve, a clip ring on the top open of the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve can revolve on ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7193843 | Display device with a bracket covering A display device includes a display and a stand. The stand serves to support the display, and includes a bracket and a bracket covering. The bracket is mounted on a rear surface of the display, and has a peripheral edge that is formed with a plurality of tabs. The b... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188812 | Self-locking support arm A self-locking support arm is provided, comprising a hang arm and a linked device between a support seat and a connecting seat, which forms a set of four parallel connected rods. Therefore, when the support arm moving up and down, the connecting seat will maintain a... | 03/13/2007 |
