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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8083190 | Angular adjustment mechanism An adjustment mechanism includes a limiting unit formed with a first channel and a second channel lying along first and second planes, a lower clamping unit having a U structure and being received within the first channel, a bottom seat unit disposed below and suppo... | 12/27/2011 |
| RE42581 | Universally positionable mounting device Couplers with ball-shaped heads are mounted on a pair of objects, and a split arm assembly is interposed along a line of juncture between the pair of couplers and clamped together about the heads thereof. However, before that time, a spring is interposed between the... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7984886 | Carrying apparatus for automobile portable electronic device A carrying apparatus of an automobile portable electronic device includes a carrying module, a support rod, a quick release mechanism and a universal joint. The carrying module includes a tray, and the support rod is installed under the tray. The quick release mecha... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7891615 | Mounting apparatus using ball and socket joints with gripping features The present invention is directed towards ball and socket joint connectors which, when interconnected, form a flexible assembly. In some embodiments, the ball and socket joint connectors are designed and constructed such that the interference fit of the ball and soc... | 02/22/2011 |
| RE42060 | Universally positionable mounting device Couplers with ball-shaped heads are mounted on a pair of objects, and a split arm assembly is interposed along a line of juncture between the pair of couplers and clamped together about the heads thereof. However, before that time, a spring is interposed between the... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7832696 | Camera mounting systems Embodiments of camera mounting systems are disclosed. Certain embodiments include a ball swivel mechanism that joins a camera mounting plate to a bracket arm. In some embodiments, the bracket arm is joined to a grip plate that can be secured to an object such as a t... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7748670 | Television rotational support apparatus A television rotational support apparatus provides unlimited rotation of a removably mounted viewing screen, through a full 360 degree rotation. Pivot of the viewing screen mount provides for pivotal positioning of a viewing screen. The apparatus is compact with reg... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7748669 | Adjustable holding frame An adjustable holding frame mainly includes a first bar, a second bar and an adjusting means. The second bar has one end fastened to a lump element which is pivotally located in the adjusting means. The adjusting means is mounted onto the first bar and has a helical... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7690606 | Universal work stand The universal work stand is a device that is useful for holding a pistol or other small items to assist the user in cleaning, assembly and repair. The device is mounted to any relatively flat surface. Once the device is secure to that surface the pivoting ball can a... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7681846 | Steadying camera support platform A support platform for a video camera allows cushioning of jostling attendant to walking motion so that the video quality is unaffected by the photographer's movements. A sphere of TEFLON polymer floats in a socket plate permitting hand movements about the roll and ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7665697 | In scissor type clamp An improved scissor-type clamp includes two opposing clam shell type members, one male and one female, that pivot together, are biased outwardly by coil springs and are held together by a thumbscrew. Embodiments feature rectangular and tapered opposed clam shell por... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7624955 | Collapsible support stand for devices, such as cameras A support stand includes a base and a mounting post that is collapsible into the base. The support stand can be extremely compact and nearly flat with a very small height. The support stand also is very easy to use and can be quickly set up and utilized with a camer... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7621492 | Magnetic mounting assembly An improved magnetic mounting assembly for securely attaching a positionable object to be variably fixed in a desired selected position to a support, for universally moving the positionable object to a desired selected position, and for holding the positionable obje... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7464906 | Orientable mounting for optical and/or photo-cinematographic equipment An orientatable mounting for optical and/or photo-cinematographic equipment including at least one universal joint having a first and a second joint component which are movably coupled together, a member applying an immobilizing friction load between the joint compo... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7434773 | Adjustable support for archery bows and the like An apparatus is provided including a shaft, a head connected to the shaft, and a connector capable of connecting the head to a supported object, such as an archery bow. The head is connected to the shaft to allow pivoting movement between the shaft and the head at a... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431253 | Support device for computer peripheral equipment A supporting device for computer peripheral equipments, such as a Webcam, includes a base for holding the Webcam. The base has a housing compartment to hold a moving member. The housing compartment has two sides, each having a sliding member. The moving member has t... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7387284 | Mechanism for fastening a pivotal support in any direction A fastening mechanism is mounted on a suction cup including a pivotal ball in a receptacle and having surface recesses, a leg secured to the ball, and a channel open to both the external and the receptacle, the channel having an intermediate enlargement. The mechani... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7364125 | Support for apparatus in general and, in particular, for optical or photographic apparatus and the like A support for apparatus in general and, in particular, for optical or photographic apparatus and the like. The support comprises a pillar arranged to receive the apparatus at a first end and to be housed with its stem in a seat extending through a spider of a tripod... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364128 | Methods and apparatus for support mechanism assembly Methods and apparatus for a support mechanism are provided. The support mechanism includes an engagement pin including an engagement surface and a latch surface wherein the engagement pin is coupled to a base. The support mechanism also includes a pawl that includes... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7352657 | Maze lock hanger A hanger for mounting an object on a surface such as a wall. The hanger includes a slot that receives a projection such as a nail extending from the wall. The slot is nonlinear and provides an entry path through which the projection travels to reach its mounting pos... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347402 | Archery bow support mechanism A mounting mechanism for an archery bow is disclosed. The mechanism can assist an archer in focusing on a target or prey without having to bear the weight of the bow while doing so. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341017 | Hydraulically locked boat accessory mounting device An apparatus for a hydraulically locked accessory mounting device for attaching accessories to a boat, or vessel. The mounting device includes a base for attaching to the boat and a ball head that is attached to an accessory, which can be moved to a selected positio... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341070 | Shelter support and method A shelter support includes a canopy and four legs each attached to and extending downwardly from the canopy. Each of the legs has an open bottom end. A plurality of couplers is provided and each is configured to releasably attach one of the legs to a ground support ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7320450 | Configurable mounting apparatus A multiply configurable mounting apparatus having an elongated permanently bendable support leg with a support base coupled to a first end of the support leg, the support base being structured for securing the mounting apparatus relative to an external surface; and ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7300028 | Tripod head A tripod head includes a cylindrical housing 1 having connection member at one end for a tripod, a ball joint (2) rotatably and pivotally arranged in the housing (1), a bearing element (4) for the ball joint (2), having a sliding s... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7290740 | Portable tripod and universal mounting assembly for an object A universal mounting assembly for quick mounting of an object to a stand device. The mounting assembly includes a body having a support surface, a front face and an opposed mounting surface configured to mount to the support stand. The front face intersects the supp... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287732 | Leveling device An improved leveling device having a unique elongated adjusting leg and locking hub which permits the secure leveling of an appliance without the use of extraneous tools. ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7281693 | Ball head assembly with anti-escape mechanism for a tripod A ball head assembly has a holding base, a clamping collar, a ball, a holder and an anti-escape mechanism. The anti-escape mechanism is mounted on the holding base, is connected to the ball and has a supporting rod, a supporting block, a dragging member and a nut. T... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7261265 | System for mounting a flat panel display A system for mounting a flat panel display. A mounting plate includes a first surface portion. A support arm includes an outward extending radial flange at a first end which abuts the first surface portion of the mounting plate. A cover includes an aperture and is a... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243526 | Device and method for measuring the impact properties of a sport field surface The tuft impact tester mounts a test probe in a suspended manner from a tripod arrangement via a gimbals mechanism so that the test probe is able to move along a vertical axis. The test probe is dropped from a predetermined height, the velocity of the test probe is ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7239942 | Cradle for on-vehicle navigation system A cradle for an on-vehicle navigation system using a portable terminal includes directional sensors, such as a gyro-sensor and an acceleration sensor, and a plate-shaped fixing unit for fixing the on-vehicle navigation system onto a desired surface inside a vehicle.... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237656 | Elevator load weighing device An improved measuring device for measuring the load of an elevator including a car suspended by a tension member within a hoistway, a termination (36) at one end of the tension member (28), a mounting plate (42) for attaching the termination rel... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232265 | Seat with articulating camera support A support for a video camera comprising a seat, a vertical support frame on one side of the seat, an arm rest on the vertical camera support frame, and an elongated, adjustable boom extending outward from the vertical camera support. The boom is pivotally attached t... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7222510 | Systems and methods for manufacturing a drop bar Systems and methods for using an extrusion, forging, casting and/or machining process to provide an aluminum hitch component with increased strength that eliminates encumbrances, such as rusting and fusing, associated with traditional hitch components. Accordingly, ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7219590 | Method for positioning a body along continuous-range inclination and rotation angles In a system for controlling the inclination angle and rotation angle of a body, a rotary actuator is coupled to a base. A pivot actuator is coupled to an output shaft of the rotary actuator. The rotary actuator controls the angular position of the pivot actuator. A ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7219867 | Mount assembly for electronic devices A mounting assembly for portable electronic devices includes a mount (12) with a mounting ball (16) that mates with a socket assembly (22) formed in a housing (18) of an electronic device (20). The socket assembly includes an orifi... | 05/22/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7178421 | Dual spherical ball clamp A dual spherical ball clamp is employed to allow for pivotal adjustment of a robotic arm to support an object in a desired position. The clamp is formed by a pair of clamp halves bolted together to form a pair of sockets. Each socket receives a spherical ball of an ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7173779 | Kinematic mount having connectors with beveled edges The kinematic mount includes first and second plates and three connectors. The first plate has three grooves therein. The grooves are spaced 120 degrees apart from one another. The second plate has three indentations therein. Each of the indentations is located at a... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7163181 | Magnetic mounting assembly A magnetic mounting assembly for securely attaching a positionable object to be variably fixed in a desired selected position to a support, for universally moving the positionable object to the desired selected position, and for holding the positionable object in th... | 01/16/2007 |
