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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7967260 | Supporting structure having function of rod-linkage latching The present invention relates to a supporting structure having function of rod-linkage latching which comprises a connecting unit, a base seat, a base seat hinge, a main hinge, at least one rod-linkage mechanism and at least one rod-linkage latching device. By provi... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7819368 | Monitor improved in a tilting and combining structure A monitor has a monitor main body and a base member to support the monitor main body. The monitor includes a link member disposed between the monitor main body and the base member, a base hinge coupling the link member, which is to be rotated within a predetermined ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7690605 | Support structure torque transfer function The invention provides a support structure with torque transfer function including a link member having an upper end and a lower end; a pair of main brackets located on a surface of a base member and being pivotally connected to the lower end of the link member thro... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7604206 | Monitor improved in a tilting and combining structure A monitor has a monitor main body and a base member to support the monitor main body. The monitor includes a link member disposed between the monitor main body and the base member, a base hinge coupling the link member, which is to be rotated within a predetermined ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7600726 | Device for lifting and rotating containers A device for lifting and rotating containers in a clean room environment, includes a stationary support column, a mounting for receiving a container, and an articulated arm for connecting the mounting to the support column. The mounting may be moved up and down in r... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7537185 | Swiveling beverage holder Embodiments of the invention prevent beverage spills by retaining a beverage container in a swiveling device that provides the ability to upright itself when not in use. Embodiments of the invention further prevent dropping of beverage containers by retaining the be... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7513468 | Monitor improved in a tilting and combining structure A monitor has a monitor main body and a base member to support the monitor main body. The monitor includes a link member disposed between the monitor main body and the base member, a base hinge coupling the link member, which is to be rotated within a predetermined ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7467768 | Trucker's trash can In order for a truck driver to be able to empty the contents of the cab of his vehicle a set of trash cans, which are mounted to a structure is provided. The structure will be mounted at a certain height so that the truck driver will not need stop his truck in order... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7413102 | Pourable cooking receptacle system A pourable cooking receptacle construction (10) that includes an open framework member (20) having a base (21) and a pair of support arms (24) wherein, each support arm is provided with a mounting post (40) and a cooking pot member... | 08/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7331524 | Feedback mechanism for scanner devices A bar code reader indicator feature gives visible indication that a bar code function has been performed. The feature is integrally molded with the exit window to simplify the design and reduce cost. The feature can diffuse light from an existing indicator light wit... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7309072 | Water caddy A water caddy for capturing, containing, transporting, and emptying a fluid includes an open top fluid container pivotally attached to a cabinet set on wheels. The fluid container is pivotable between a fill position in which the container receives fluid through the... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7299580 | Mounting structure for a display A mounting structure for a display is provided. The mounting structure includes a body used for supporting the display, a mounting portion connected pivotally to the body so that a lower end thereof is able to swing back and forth within a predetermined range, a mov... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7275680 | Adjustable mailbox support assembly A mailbox assembly having a mounting plate for securing the mailbox assembly into the ground. The mounting plate has three primary configurations: a flat configuration for use on a generally flat ground surface; a bent configuration for use on the edge of a hill; an... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7267312 | Display apparatus A display apparatus in which a monitor is firmly supported by a stand mounted with a hinge and is tilted at a predetermined angle. The display apparatus includes a monitor displaying a picture thereon, and a stand supporting the monitor. The stand includes a stand b... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261267 | Tilt mechanism “Tilt mechanism for a device including a support member for supporting the device, a movable support member and a support structure. The support member is supported by the movable support member and the movable support member is supported by the support structure.... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258311 | Liquid crystal display A liquid crystal display having a supporting base, a display unit and a pre-force mechanism. The supporting base has at least one pivot and at least two sections joined thereby, and the display unit is connected to the supporting base, exerts a first torque on the p... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7249739 | Display stand A display stand comprises a connecting seat and supporting plate. A vertical guiding slot is disposed on said connecting seat. A rack and a control section are installed respectively at the two flank sides of the vertical guiding slot, in which the control section h... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7246781 | Swivel stand with side slot and suction cup base A stand for supporting a vibrator/massaging device provides a swiveling and pivoting relationship through a ball joint connection between the massaging device and the base stand. The base stand comprises a suction cup bottom which enables attachment to a variety of ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7198237 | Stand assembly for monitor A stand assembly for a monitor is provided. The stand assembly includes a base and a stand having an upper end rotatably coupled to a monitor body, and a lower end rotatably coupled to the base. The stand assembly also includes torque correcting means for generating... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7137533 | Beverage dispensing system A beverage dispensing system provides for the secure, and aesthetically appealing, dispensing of beverages from beverage filled containers. The beverage dispensing system includes a housing adapted to receive a beverage filled container, a retractable stand for rais... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7126815 | Monitor A monitor having a main body displaying a picture, and a base supporting the main body, may further include: a link provided between the main body and the base; a monitor hinge interposed between the main body and the link, and pivotally supporting the main body rel... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7104450 | Optical scanner assembly and related methodology An optical scanner may be used either with or without a support stand. When operated without the support stand, the scanner may be used to acquire an image of an object in virtually any location and/or orientation, e.g., an image of a picture hanging on a wall. When... | 09/12/2006 |
| 6962312 | Display apparatus with adjustable supporting device In a display apparatus, an adjustable supporting device for supporting a display panel includes a support member having a support portion extending inclinedly from a base portion and formed with an upper pivot end opposite to a lower connecting end, which is connect... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6814023 | Vehicle parking guide and signaling apparatus A vehicle parking guide apparatus adapted to provide visual indication when a predetermined position is reached. The vehicle parking guide apparatus includes a base and a pivotable contact rod with an indicator attached thereto. The base of the vehicle parking guide... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6715722 | Support structure for mounting equipment to transportable anesthesia machines A support structure for mounting equipment, such as a video monitor, to a transportable anesthesia machine includes an elongate vertical member adapted to mount the video monitor and/or other equipment and an elongate horizontal member extending perpendicularly from... | 04/06/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6685147 | Nail polish bottle holder A holder for a nail polish bottle that allows the bottle to be tipped at any angle wanted by the user and that allows viewing of an applicator extracting polish from the bottle. It has a fixed post attached to a base that stabilizes the holder against unw... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6663070 | Support base for equipment A support base for distributing a concentrated load over a contact surface is disclosed. The support base includes a body formed of moldable polymeric material having a top surface and a generally planar bottom surface. At least one recess is integrally f... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6612651 | Linkage mechanism for a motion chair An apparatus is provided for imparting substantially oscillatory horizontal motion to a subject. The apparatus has a translating support assembly, an oscillatory mechanism, and an actuator permitting the subject to apply a non-gravitational acceleration t... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6553985 | Tank support strut for grill A preferred embodiment incorporates a grill casting support assembly which includes a tank support strut mounted thereto. The tank support strut is configured to mount an LP gas tank thereon and preferably is configured with a first end and a second end a... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6520473 | Support system for connecting a cooking apparatus to a vehicle A support system for attaching a cooking apparatus to a vehicle is disclosed. The support system includes a support defining an axis between first and second ends. The first end of the support is configured for attachment to the vehicle. The support syste... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6416024 | Tiltable mountings for TV cameras The disclosure relates to a tiltable mounting for a TV camera or the like comprising a base (11), a camera support (16) mounted on the base to tilt about a first horizontal axis to either side of a neutral, upright position, and a counterbalancing mechani... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6390627 | Projection display device A projection display device is provided that is capable of having a small size and may be thin. The device consists of an outer case which opposes a set-up surface and a projection angle adjusting mechanism for adjusting a projection angle by changing the... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6357704 | Stand for allowing adjustment of inclination angle of device loaded thereon In a bar-code reading apparatus, an enclosure is provided with various mechanisms, includes a hand-holding portion and a reading portion having a reading window. Projections are provided at two sides of the enclosure, and a cable extends out from one of t... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6318803 | Chair executing oscillatory motion An apparatus for imparting substantially oscillatory motion to a subject. The apparatus has a support assembly for supporting the subject and an oscillatory mechanism for defining a path of motion of the support assembly, the path having a region of bilat... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6227509 | Holder for a drinks container The holder for a drinks container includes a holding arm (16) movable from an initial position into a holding position and formed to hold the drinks container around a circumference of the drinks container, a cover (14) movable from a closed position into... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6033521 | Tilt mechanism for wafer cassette A tilt mechanism for periodically tilting a cassette configured to hold a plurality of wafers or workpieces such that the wafers or workpieces become gravity-loaded against a rear portion of the cassette. The tilt mechanism is mounted entirely above a wor... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5868366 | Gold pan stand A traditional gold pan 10 with a flat center base 11 with a spiral sidewall guide 20 from the pan rim 13 to the pan base 11 is pivotably mounted to a stand at its top, adjustably secured in a selective tilt orientation, and continuously rotated by a drive... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5799372 | System for supporting a monitor The present invention provides a support system for varying the display angle of a monitor. The support system includes a hinge assembly for rotatably coupling the monitor to a base member, the base member having a lower surface for contacting a support s... | 09/01/1998 |
