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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7708240 | Computer docking system A computer docking system comprises a support base and a docking bracket having a plurality of holding members. Each holding member is adapted to receive and support a computer display device. Each holding member is also adapted to interchangeably engage the support... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7669809 | Saddle lift apparatus A saddle lift apparatus is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the saddle lift apparatus includes a base, an arm support member extending from the base, a saddle support arm pivotally carried by the arm support member, a saddle lift actuating assembly engaging ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7032488 | Device for supporting a material web A support for a material web for use with a longitudinal cutting device for cutting the material web, includes a support shaft having an axis of rotation. At least one bearing mechanism positions the at least one support shaft, wherein the at least one bearing mecha... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6962271 | Dispensing system for returnable bulk containers A dispensing system for returnable bulk shipping containers and more particularly to a apparatus and method for selectively emptying the contents of bulk containers which, when emptied, can be returned to the supplier for refilling. The apparatus comprises a hoist h... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6918562 | Device for combining electronic appliances and displaying apparatuses employing the same A coupling device for a displaying apparatus and electronic appliances which comprises a base member having a mounting part, positioned on an installation surface; and a monitor main body having a plurality of movable mounting parts detachably combined relative to t... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6889945 | Table top wine holder A holder for wine and other beverage bottles is provided which is appropriate for placement on a table top and is so designed as to be resistant to tipping over. The wine holder is comprised of a support base which rests on, and can be affixed to, a table top; a con... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6874744 | 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... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6715647 | Funnel with support assembly A funnel with support assembly for pouring paint from a can, having a funnel and a funnel support having a holster and a stand upon which the holster is supported. The funnel may be supported upon the funnel support. The funnel has a large opening located in proximi... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6663058 | Adjustable game controller mount A device for supporting a controller, such as a game controller, at an adjustable position above the ground. The device includes frame which rests on the ground and a controller mount pivotably connected with respect to the frame. The controller mount pro... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6561470 | System and method for treating object surfaces In a system for treating object surfaces, a first and a second object hanger, each comprising a plate and a shaft, are mounted upon an object such as a door that requires a surface treatment such as painting. The mounted object hangers may be placed into ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6550725 | Adjustable fan stand An adjustable fan stand is presented. The fan stand has an essentially parallel-piped upper housing that would be slightly larger than the standard twenty-inch by six-inch box fan. The upper housing is supported by two legs which are also connected at the... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6443408 | Stand unit for a flat panel display A stand unit for a flat panel display consists of an L-shaped base, an annular shape hinge member pivotally mounted in a circular recess defined in an upper end of the base, and a swiveling member rotatably mounted around the hinge member and having a fla... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6186778 | Device for driving a cylinder in rotation The invention relates to a device for driving a cylinder in rotation about its longitudinal axis, and includes a ring gear perpendicular to the cylinder axis; truncated rollers arranged on each side of the ring gear, at least one of which is a drive rolle... | 02/13/2001 |
| 5944896 | Adjustable support for print screens A device for adjustably supporting a print screen during application of emulsion includes an upright stand assembly which is adapted to permit vertical adjustment of the position of a print screen mounted on a screen frame support rack on the device. A sc... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5890686 | Bottle swing A water bottle swing is provided including a stand with a swing assembly rotatably coupled thereto. In use, a water bottle is situated within the swing assembly so the water may be easily dispensed therefrom. Further provided is a rigid retainer including... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5876050 | Transportable musical instrument amplifier cart and stand A cart for transporting and supporting electronic equipment such as musical instrument amplifiers includes a wheeled open frame which defines an amplifier-receiving space therein. The frame rotatably supports an amplifier support chassis so that the suppo... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5794671 | Receptacle drainer A draining apparatus for collecting fluids from a container. This device consists essentially of a base and a rotational receptacle support which holds, in place, the container which is to be drained. The container is held in an inverted position and is u... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5379870 | Anti tip-over device for wheeled luggage An article of wheeled luggage is provided with retractible outriggers that can be extended beyond the lateral sides of the article of luggage, thus to provide stabilization for the luggage and militate against accidental tipping over of the luggage during... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5289957 | Container fixing support The present invention is related to a container fixing support and particularly to a deliberately designed container fixing support which is specially applied to be quickly and conveniently installed between the two front seats of a car (such as sedan and... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5289940 | Rotary fishing lure container A container is arranged with a central core support, with the core support having radially displaced vanes fixedly mounted relative to a central spine, wherein each vane fixedly mounts a floor and array of divider walls. The core support is mounted betwee... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5275365 | Collapsible table height machine support A collapsible table height cart is disclosed for elevating a table top mounted case enclosed machine, such as a voting station for deployment of a direct recording electronic voting machine. The erection of the case on the cart is assisted by a series of ... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5137235 | Inverted angle drill A portable stand supports and positions an inverted power drill relative to an overlying workpiece. The power drill is adjustably positionable both vertically and angularly with respect to the workpiece.... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5123747 | Clamping and aligning means for a mixer The invention relates to a mixing device the mixing container of which consists of two bowl-shaped vessel parts, at least one stop element being fixed on the transport support and a clamping or draw-in device which can be brought into clamping engagement ... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5074513 | Adjustable easel An easel adapted for use by disabled persons provides a frame for holding a canvas which can be tilted by means of a crank and rotated to bring different parts of the canvas into convenient reach of the artist. The stand of the easel pivotally supports a ... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5044786 | Bearing arrangement for a rotary drum In a bearing arrangement for a rotary drum, the ends of two cradles are attached to load-carrying rollers which rotate freely over a surface area of a race of the rotary drum. The cradles run in self-aligning bearings in a load-bearing structure via inter... | 09/03/1991 |
| 4986501 | Equipment carrier An equipment carrier, e.g. for a monitor or measuring device and having a mounting plate is described, which is tilt-adjustable and lockable in different tilt angles. The equipment carrier comprises a base frame mounted on runners and on which are arrange... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4860909 | Trash receptacle mounted for rotation A trash receptacle having a pair of baskets rotatably mounted on a support. Each basket is fixable in an upright position by a latching member which prevents rotation of the basket about a horizontal axis unless the basket is being emptied.... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4852748 | Ferris wheel shaped fixture holding apparatus A ferris wheel shaped frame having a plurality of fixture storage locations along its periphery is used to store a plurality of fixtures. The fixtures are held in place by a pivoting member comprising a pivotable sleeve, and a latch comprising a removable... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4826116 | Tipping device for a movie-camera-supporting cradle A tipping device for a movie camera or for the cradle (3) connected thereto is swivel-mounted in rollers (8) by means of skids (6). The cradle (3) is connected to a link chain (15) which is in mesh with chain wheels (21). By means of such a traction means... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4771980 | Stand and support for small engines A stand or support for various kinds and types of small motors, generators and air compressors while servicing them, as well as testing them under running conditions, the stand or support having a bracket attachable to a bench or vertical post and a simpl... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4712693 | Remote control unit console A remote control console, comprising a base, and a remote control unit supporting member for supporting a plurality of remote control units which emit activating beams. The remote control unit supporting member is rotatably mounted to the base such that t... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4671477 | Device for handling a workpiece such as a container for chemotherapy drugs or the like A device for handling a workpiece, such as a container for chemotherapy drugs, comprises a base plate, a vertical post extending from the base plate, a support barrel rotatably connected at one end to a support member which slidably engages with the verti... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4669694 | Tilt adjusting mechanism Apparatus for adjusting the tilt angle of a flat display panel, such as a plasma panel, includes a strut and a rotatable stop member engaging one end of the strut. The strut has one end pivotally attached to a vertically extending support member which sup... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4575036 | Advertising stand The disclosure is directed to an advertising stand defined by a pedestal and a frame, the pedestal including a pair of legs bridged by a strut and the frame being adapted to receive therein a poster or the like, a pair of L-shaped brackets carried by the ... | 03/11/1986 |
| 4405046 | Tray attachment for a chair An improved tray attachment for a chair wherein a mounting mechanism for the tray is attached to the underside thereof, and is provided with a pin extending in parallel with one side of the tray, such pins having a free end for being slidably received in ... | 09/20/1983 |
| 4160569 | Bearing support for a lift pump A bearing structure for supporting at least one end of the cylindrical housing of a cylindrical lift pump for handling large volumes of fluid, particularly sewage, and, in particular, to bearings for carrying the load of the pump which bearings include at... | 07/10/1979 |
| 4118180 | Rotary kiln service stands A service stand integral with the rotary kiln carrying mechanism to facilitate field maintenance of the kiln roller supports and eliminate the danger inherent in field constructed blocking.... | 10/03/1978 |
| 4108410 | Support device for a cylindrical rotary member The rotary tube of a crusher is mounted for rotation on a support having a support surface in gliding contact with a circumferentially extending, circular face portion of the crusher tube. The support is supported on a ball-and-socket joint in turn suppor... | 08/22/1978 |
| 4100616 | Docking station A docking station for rotating a container to mix the materials therein. The docking station includes fluid actuated cylinders which are operative to retain the container thereon during rotation. The cylinders are actuated by a mechanism which is energize... | 07/11/1978 |
| 4075975 | Rotator and coater system for drum shells Drums are supported for rotation on idler rollers carried by an intermittently operable conveyor, and when the drums reach a predetermined position in which their longitudinal axes are aligned with telescopically movable coating material applicator heads ... | 02/28/1978 |
