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Class 248/118.3 - Adjustable height


Subclass of Class 248 - Supports
Definition: Device so constructed that its height may be adjusted as
No. of patents: 135
Last issue date: 12/06/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8072748Portable electronic device
A portable electronic device includes a casing, a key, a loudspeaker, a soft insulating material, and an actuating unit. The key is disposed at the casing. The loudspeaker is embedded into the casing flatly. The soft insulating material covers the casing and the lou...
12/06/2011
7497406Art bridge
A bridge is sized to span across an entire painting surface and is supported above the image by vertical spacers that adapt to vary the distance between the painting surface and the bridge. The bridge height above the image surface may be varied with the use of heig...
03/03/2009
7389962User-adjustable support apparatus
Methods and apparatus for use to relieve fatigue and or strain of the wrists, fingers, arms, and upper body due to repetitive motion or position. A support is provided comprised of an inflatable main support, a medium dispensing assembly, and a conduit assembly. The...
06/24/2008
7329003System, apparatus and method for accommodating opthalmic examination assemblies to patients
The apparatus provides an improved modified slit lamp assembly light source base and vertical support frame assemblies comprising chin and headrest vertical support legs wherein at least a lower portion of the chin rest vertical supports have been modified in at lea...
02/12/2008
7309052Articulated equipment support assembly movable between use and non-use positions
The equipment support may include a first support, an actuator arm on the first support, and a second support supporting a piece of equipment. A third support may be provided between the first support and the second support. The first support may be pivotally attach...
12/18/2007
7275730Height-adjusting device and support for optical systems, which comprises height-adjusting devices
A device for adjusting the height of an arrangement 2 relative to a mounting surface 3 is disclosed. Height-adjusting device 1 is designed so that during height adjustment no friction takes place as a result of rotation of the contact sites of t...
10/02/2007
7222826Adaptive arm support
An adaptive arm support provides motion of an armrest within a plane through any direction of translation. A number of vertical rods and bearings permit at least two links to pivot with respect to each other, permitting translation in any direction while staying wit...
05/29/2007
7207537Support 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
7188813Adjustable support assembly
An adjustable support assembly for a data entry/interface device provides selective adjustment of the height of a data entry/interface mount with respect to a work surface mount. The adjustable support assembly also may provide for selective adjustment of the angula...
03/13/2007
7169086Wrist trainer for piano instruction
The present invention relates to a device for teaching the proper position of a user's wrist while paying the piano. The device includes a rod and two supports. The rod is long enough to span the length of a piano keyboard. The rod is deployed in a way that encourag...
01/30/2007
7158292Apparatus for retaining an optical viewing device
An apparatus for retaining an optical viewing device, for example a microscope (8), on a stand having a parallelogram carrier arm (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d), comprises an adjustable-length strut (6) acting ...
01/02/2007
7156355Single arm articulated desk organizer
Disclosed is a desk organizer that employees a mounting bracket that is securable beneath the surface of a desk or the like working table. The mounting bracket includes flanges for receipt of a support base allowing receptacles to be moved along the length of the mo...
01/02/2007
7152836Adjustable 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
7136222Ergonomic microscope and microscope carrier
An ergonomic microscope (1) and a microscope carrier (2) are disclosed. The microscope encompasses a stand (3) which possesses a stand base (3a) that defines an external contour (3b). The microscope (1) is plac...
11/14/2006
7108234Keyboard support device and method
A keyboard support device provides a user with ergonomic positioning of the hands during keyboarding to prevent ailments such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The support device provides surfaces to receive a keyboard and mouse. Wedge shaped inserts can be used to alter t...
09/19/2006
7086634Adjustable keyboard tray
An adjustable keyboard tray has a top and a bottom plate made of a polymeric material that are bonded together, preferably by ultrasonic welding. A cavity exists between the top and the bottom plates wherein a pocket can be formed to receive and secure a bracket for...
08/08/2006
7081883Low-profile multi-channel input device
A high-performance, compact, finger-operated pointing device comprises a body (34), a base (32), and return members (48). The body has integrated input elements (52). Finger-engaging elements (26) allow operating fingers to move th...
07/25/2006
7077766Basketball training device
Basketball training apparatus uses a first vertical support member having a lower end adapted to rest on a supporting surface. An elongated guide rod extends in longitudinal direction. An adjustable wrist support is adapted for manual engagement and disengagement of...
07/18/2006
7063294Flat-panel display locating tool
A tool for lifting, relocating, rotating, and holding a commercially available flat-panel display/TV screen and other associated operating components within any computer operator's or TV viewer's optimal viewing and reaching positions, as are necessary to suit the r...
06/20/2006
7059790Keyboard and method of making the same
A method and an apparatus for communicating data to a remote device, the apparatus comprising a keyboard having a plurality of keys. The lower surface of the keyboard is attached to an object along at least a portion of the lower surface of the keyboard. The object ...
06/13/2006
7055910Phlebotomy armrest assembly and method of using same
An armrest assembly includes an armrest platform with hand and elbow extensions which is mounted to a swivel base unit that tilts, turns and rotates under the control of a single load control knob to permit placement of a patient's arm in several positions as needed...
06/06/2006
7048236Vertical adjustment apparatus for a keyboard
A vertical adjustment apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The vertical adjustment apparatus is attachable to a workstation and operates to selectively raise and lower a device, such as a keyboard, such that the device may be utilized b...
05/23/2006
7044425Integrated keyboard platform and document support
An integrated keyboard platform and document support includes a base and a keyboard support member having an upper surface. The keyboard support member is movably mounted to the base to provide adjustment through a plurality of positions of the keyboard support memb...
05/16/2006
7032870Methods and apparatus for generating force and torque
A system for providing support and position control of a monitor. In one embodiment, a method of supporting a monitor includes converting an ascending energy storage member force curve into a substantially constant supporting force against the monitor. In one aspect...
04/25/2006
7032872Universal laptop computer mount
A universal laptop computer mount for mounting a laptop thereon includes a mounting surface member and at least one hold down member which is pivotably mounted, slidably mounted or both pivotably and slidably mounted on the mounting surface member for securing the l...
04/25/2006
7028971Keyboard arm
An articulating arm is infinitely adjustable within a pre-determined range. A pivot arm has arcuate surfaces extending therefrom with a brake pivotally mounted to intersect a path of rotation of the arcuate surfaces. Two heat treated shoes provide the arcuate surfac...
04/18/2006
7007902Adjustable support for hands and arms
A system and method support the forearm and hand of a user performing repetitive tasks. In one embodiment, the system includes a support bar having a low friction upper surface. First and second cradles are coupled to the support bar to receive and support a user's ...
03/07/2006
6997422Stand
Methods and apparatus for providing an adjustable balancing force are provided. This mechanism can be used as a lifting force, a counter balancing mechanism or as a horizontal or other force mechanism. A stand in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presen...
02/14/2006
6974190Armrest adjustment mechanism
An armrest adjustment mechanism that comprises a sleeve, a bracket, an adjustment rod and a pair of adjustment blocks, by pulling the pulling portion of the adjustment rod upward will cause withdrawal of the adjustment blocks and further lead to disengagement of the...
12/13/2005
6971624Adjustable support for data entry/interface device
An adjustable support assembly for a data entry/interface device for computers or the like such as a keyboard, keypad, laptop/notebook computer, personal data/digital assistant, tablet PC, trackball or the like provides selective adjustment of both height and angula...
12/06/2005
6938862Portable elbow support
A portable elbow support having a hanger portion, a horizontal stabilizing portion, a vertical stabilizing portion, a support platform, and an elbow receiving portion that is coupled to the support platform. ...
09/06/2005
6938866Adjustable keyboard support assembly method of use
The invention is a method for adjusting a keyboard support assembly from a storage position under a support surface to a use position. A keyboard tray is extended in a direction generally parallel to and past the support surface. A first side arm is translated in a ...
09/06/2005
6935883Quick interconnection system for electronic devices
A connector system for an electronic device having a plurality of connectors includes a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to the electronic device. The mounting bracket includes a plurality of pins extending outwardly therefrom. A plate is provided with a plur...
08/30/2005
6936022Adjustable pad for supporting hands and arms
A system and method support the forearms, wrists and hands of a user performing repetitive tasks. A support pad has a low-friction upper surface. A cradle is attached to each of the user's wrists. A first portion of a cradle supports the lower portion of the forearm...
08/30/2005
6925668Device for supporting at least one arm of an operating person during a surgical operation
A device for supporting at least one arm of an operating person during a surgical or medical operation comprises at least one supporting element for supporting the at least one arm of the operating person, the supporting element being arranged at a carrying structur...
08/09/2005
6923505Ergonomically neutral arm support system
An ergonomic arm support system maintains a neutral position for the forearm. A mechanical support structure attached to a chair or other mounting structure supports the arms of a sitting or standing person. The system includes moving elements and tensioning element...
08/02/2005
6912552Method and system for migrating stored data to a build-to-order computing system
A method and system for migrating data to a build-to-order computing system is provided. The method comprises storing an image at a remote site. The image comprises data stored on a computing system. An order is received to provide a second computing system to a cus...
06/28/2005
6905102Keyboard support bracket structure
An angularly adjustable keyboard support bracket includes a mounting rack attached to a desktop, a movable arm coupled with the mounting rack through a pin, and a bracing rack coupled with another end of the movable arm through another pin for holding a tray. A rota...
06/14/2005
6847352Stress relieving mouse
The present invention 10 discloses a computer mouse having a body with an ovate palm support area 38 and a planar peripherally receding support 42 for the hypothenar mass and left 40 and right anterior buttons 44 eccentrically posi...
01/25/2005
6786461Computer armrest
A computer armrest includes an elbow supporter, a mouse pad and a connect arm. The elbow supporter and the mouse pad are movably connected with the connect arm so as to freely turn with the position of the elbow or the palm. The elbow supporter can be adjusted more ...
09/07/2004
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