Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8066233 | Swivel, display device and electronic apparatus A swivel includes: a circular fixed base; and a movable stage capable of rotating relative to the fixed base. ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8020816 | Information transfer device support stand Disclosed herein are support stands for information transfer devices. There is provided a support stand for an information transfer device comprising a hollow mast having a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a bracket attached to one or more walls ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8000094 | Rotation module and electronic device using the same A rotation module includes a base and a rotation member rotatably positioned on the base. The base includes a resisting surface and a connecting surface opposite to the resisting surface. A cylindrical protrusion is formed on the resisting surface. A locking portion... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7984883 | Support structure An exemplary support structure includes a support body, a connecting body, and a rear board. The connecting body is fixed on the support body. The rear board is rotatable relative to the support body. The rear board defines a through hole therein. The connecting bod... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7975969 | Rotatable positioning structure An exemplary rotatable positioning structure includes a first element and a second element. The first element includes a positioning track portion and defining a hole therein. The second element includes a pivot shaft engaging in the hole. The pivot shaft includes a... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7971835 | Adjustable cable-concealing universal mounts A mounting apparatus for mounting a device, preferably to a surface of a vehicle. In an exemplary embodiment, the mounting apparatus may comprise a base, a first intermediate component, a second intermediate component, and an adapter. The first intermediate componen... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7857265 | Swinging mount for flat panel TV A mounting mechanism for a flat panel TV or other flat panel viewing device permits vertical positioning as well as swinging, swiveling, and tilting positioning of the flat panel viewing device. ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7775485 | Display support arm and ultrasonic imaging apparatus A display support arm includes a first swing arm having a first end portion positioned vertically on top of a housing and further having a second end portion, the first swing arm causing the second end portion to rotate in a horizontal plane with the first end porti... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7740213 | Liquid crystal panel stand and tilt device In the liquid crystal panel stand, the rotating shaft (13) pierces the fixed member (12), and a fixing portion is provided for fixing the rotating shaft to block its rotation around the axial center. The holding member (14) having a protrusion (... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7717375 | Rotation control device for support arm of a lamp A rotation control device for a support arm of a lamp comprises a support arm having a first end and a second end; a rotating arm having a first end and a second end; a lamp head assembled to the second end of the rotating arm; a cambered track fixed to a predetermi... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7708239 | Turntable and display apparatus A turntable includes a rotatable member rotatable together with a display portion about a predetermined axis line, a fixed member disposed on one side of the rotatable member in a direction of the axis line, a first friction plate whose rotation about the axis line ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7699275 | Stand for display device A stand for a display device is provided. The stand prevents a viewer located at a side of the display from experiencing the problems of a narrow viewing angle by allowing the display device to be pivoted in a wide angle without interference from a wall behind the d... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7434772 | Rack for driers A rack for driers includes a support with a post assembly connected thereto. An inlet unit is connected to the post assembly. A rotatable unit is connected to the post assembly and includes a horizontal sleeve through which a horizontal tube extends. Two drier bases... | 10/14/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7385127 | Angle adjustor An angle adjustor includes a fixed member, a movable member, a plurality of friction plates arranged between the fixed and movable members, and a bolt connecting the fixed and movable members. The fixed member and the movable member each have a notch for receiving a... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7374137 | Directional support structure A directional support structure for use with solar panels, flat satellite antennas, and the like items that are directed toward a point in space. The support structure includes a mounting plate with an extension tube extending outwardly therefrom, pivotally secured ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370838 | Monitor apparatus A monitor apparatus having a monitor main body, and a base member to support the monitor main body includes a stand member placed between the monitor main body and the base member, a base hinge to connect the stand member to the base member, so that the stand member... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7316540 | Rotatable pivot mount for fans and other appliances A pivot assembly that can be used with various appliances. The pivot assembly provides up to three degrees of freedom when positioning the appliance. The pivot may be used, for example, with a fan that is mounted on a base such that direction of the airflow generate... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7291775 | Multifunctional musical instrument stand A musical instrument stand includes a base, a rod mounted on the base, a first mounting seat mounted on the rod, a second mounting seat mounted on the rod and located between the base and the first mounting seat, a plurality of first support members each detachably ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287474 | Consumer pyrotechnics support apparatus A reusable pyrotechnics support device for securely holding consumer ground-based fireworks (for example, fountains, mortars, multiple aerials, and the like) in a vertical and upright position, using a sufficiently wide base that is resistant to tipping over. In cer... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7267314 | Monitor ceiling mount An easy to install easy to adjust mounting for holding a monitor from the ceiling is disclosed. The mounting swivels to face any direction in the room, tilts to point the monitor at any angle and has an adjustable length to fit any height ceiling or desired position... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261476 | Multi-component assembly mounting system A mounting assembly for facilitating the mounting components of a modular system involving a plurality of separate components that are required operationally to interrelate relative to each other when in use so that the relative setting of such components in vertica... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258310 | Apparatus for coupling intravenous infusion units with mobile transport vehicles A coupling apparatus for temporary attachment of a portable medical apparatus, such as an intravenous infusion unit, to a personal mobile transport vehicle such as a wheelchair, hospital bed, gurney or mobile stretcher is disclosed. The apparatus includes a deployab... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255317 | Adjustable support structure for a panel computer An adjustable support structure for a panel computer includes: a cradle having a slide slot at a middle section, at least two fastening slots placed at a bottom surface of the slide slot, and at least two pairs of positioning holes separately corresponding to the fa... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7249704 | Mailbox multi-position support system A mailbox multi-position support system for efficiently providing easy and safe access to mailboxes. The mailbox multi-position support system generally includes a first support member attached to a mailbox post, a rotating member rotatably attached to a first upper... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7246463 | Christmas tree support assembly A Christmas tree support assembly includes a base that includes a pair of legs and a central member that is attached to and extends between the legs. The legs are orientated parallel to each other. A post is attached to and extends upwardly from the central member. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7246780 | Stackable multiple support arm for electronic devices A mounting apparatus includes a plurality of arm mounts which are rotationally coupled in a vertical column in end to end relationship to provide a nested arrangement thereof. A support arm is attached to each of the arm mounts to which an electronic device is attac... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7240891 | Blower support device for utility vehicle A blower support device for use on a utility vehicle includes a generally horizontally oriented platform and a vertically oriented support member. A mounting channel is provided and extends laterally away from the vertical support member for pivotably mounting the s... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7195219 | Modular dental chair equipment mounting system A system for reconfigurably adapting a dental chair for use, including, e.g., use from the right side or left side, use by right-handed or left-handed practitioners and use in various dentistry practice styles, may include a link arm, a primary arm and a secondary a... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7144029 | Bicycle seat attachment The present invention discloses unique apparatus for attaching a bicycle seat to a typical bicycle seat support post. The seat attaching apparatus permits the seat to controllably tilt, to the left and/or right of the bicycle longitudinal center line, as the bicycli... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7128300 | Stand for a surgical microscope A stand (3) for a surgical microscope comprising at least one vertical rotary bearing (4). A pivot arm (5) is mounted rotatably in the rotary bearing (4). An electromagnetic brake (6) for blocking the pivoting motion of the pivot a... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7065812 | Patient care equipment management system An equipment management system provides an equipment support for supporting patient care equipment. The equipment support may be mountable on an arm that extends from a wall, on a column depending from the arm, on a wall mount, on a stand, or on a patient support. V... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6997425 | Stand, in particular for a surgical microscope The invention concern a stand, in particular for a surgical microscope, in which provision can be made, by means of adjustment devices on the stand itself and not on the stand foot (2), for the pivot axis (30) of the carrier arm (11) to be plumb... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6978974 | Collapsible pinata support assembly A collapsible piñata support assembly includes a base that has a top wall having has a fill opening extending therethrough. A sleeve is mounted in the top wall. A telescoping pole has a top end and a bottom end that is removably extendable into the sleeve. An arm h... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6966086 | Medical accessory support An accessory support apparatus for use with a patient support includes a handle positioned adjacent an end of the patient support. A coupler is configured to couple the handle to the patient support. An accessory is coupled to the handle. ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6905101 | Adjustable, self-balancing flat panel display mounting system A self-balanced adjustable mounting system for a flat panel display. When a flat panel display is attached to the mounting system, the display is adapted to revolve about a substantially horizontal axis extending proximate a center of gravity of the display. The sys... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6871828 | Stand for a surgical microscope The invention concerns a stand (1) for a surgical microscope, having a stand column (2) and having at least one pivot arm (3). The pivot arm (3) is arranged pivotably about a vertical rotation axis (5) by way of a rotary bearing ( | 03/29/2005 |
| 6685146 | Pinata-manipulating stand A pinata-manipulating stand for more easily maneuvering and controlling a pinata. The pinata-manipulating stand includes an arm assembly for supporting and controlling a pinata. An upright support member is provided for supporting the arm assembly. A coup... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6598839 | Entertainment stand An entertainment stand includes a combination hands-free book holder and tray apparatus attached to an adjustable frame The apparatus includes a transparent plate having a first surface and a second surface and a hands-free book holder in cooperation with... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6584967 | Portable cooking apparatus and methods of use thereof An apparatus for use as a cooking aid. The apparatus includes a bar, an arm, and a holder. A preferred embodiment of the apparatus has a holder that includes a biased member operably coupled to the holder. The biased member is shiftable between a resting ... | 07/01/2003 |
