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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8109481 | Operation device and image recording device An operation device includes a rotatable operation panel and a tilt mechanism including a recessed groove and pawl member capable of engaging with the recessed groove and an urging member configured to elastically urge the pawl member. In the engaging state, the paw... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8094438 | Wall-avoiding self-balancing mount for tilt positioning of a flat panel electronic display A device for mounting an electronic display to a wall includes a support structure operably connected to a tilt head assembly and a display interface structure. The support structure includes an arm assembly that can be extended and rotated so that the electronic di... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8083195 | Cradle device and electronic equipment support device There is provided a cradle device including: a connector to which electronic equipment is electrically and detachably connected; a support member having a support supporting a side of the electronic equipment connected to the connector and a brake provided integrall... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8072739 | Device mount with selectively positionable tilt axis A mounting system for an electronic display device includes a display interface having an interface member presenting a display mounting surface and a tilt head assembly defining a substantially horizontal tilt axis oriented generally parallel with, and spaced apart... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7988112 | Multi-screen display device A multi-screen display device includes a display device and a folding bracket. The display device includes a first display frame and a second display frame. The folding bracket includes an inner rotating portion pivotally connected to the first display frame, and an... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7975974 | Adjustable lamp An adjustable lamp holder has a mounting structure arrayed about a longitudinal axis. A pair of hollow pivot pillars extends from the mounting structure parallel to the longitudinal axis and a receptacle is positioned on the mounting structure parallel to the longit... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7922137 | Laptop holder for extension arm The present invention provides a device for holding a laptop computer or other portable devices. The laptop is placed on a support having a generally planar surface. A pair of adjustable arm members is pivotally connected to the support. The user may adjust one or b... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7866618 | Automated tilt head for electronic display mount An automated tilt head assembly for tilting of an electronic display screen from a vertical plane and for rotation of the tilt head assembly about a vertical axis of rotation. The automated tilt head assembly generally includes a mobile carrier surface to which an e... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7861991 | Attachment means for portable multimedia device An attachment apparatus for securing a portable multimedia device to an infant stroller or perambulator that is fully adjustable. The apparatus is connected to the stroller's side support arms by frame clamp mechanisms. An adjustable support arm structure, comprised... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7828257 | Anesthesia equipment lift system An anesthesia equipment lift which couples to a table to provide an anesthesia equipment mount surface coupled to a lift element which travels from a first location to a second location to position mounted inhalation anesthesia equipment proximate to a patient locat... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7784758 | Motorized mount to pivot a monitor A motorized mount system includes first and second mount brackets, where one or both of the mount brackets is motorized to pivot a monitor. The motorized bracket includes a motorized actuator system that releaseably engages with the monitor. The actuator system incl... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7742289 | Electronic device quick connect system A quick connect system for an electronic device, comprising a docking station configured to engage the electronic device, the docking station having a locking mechanism actuatable to an unlocked position, the locking mechanism configured to independently remain in t... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7722002 | Movable extension assembly for a mounting system An improved system for securing a display device mounting bracket to a surface mounting bracket in a mounting system. A fastener connects to a movable extension component that is movably engaged with the device mounting bracket. When a device mounting bracket has be... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7677516 | Arm apparatus for mounting electronic devices An extension arm suitable for mounting an electronic device. The extension arm also includes a pair of end caps. The extension arm also includes an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends a pair of integrally cast rollers which are pivot... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7677515 | Arm apparatus with reinforcement An extension arm apparatus is provided for mounting devices such as flat panel monitors above a workspace. The apparatus includes upper and lower channels connected to a pair of endcaps. One endcap may connect to the workspace and the other endcap may connect to an ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7675743 | Information processing apparatus An information processing apparatus having a display panel to display an image thereon, the apparatus including a main body casing which supports the display panel and has a shaft accommodator disposed on a rear part thereof, a stand which is coupled with a rear par... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7661642 | Motorized mount to pivot a monitor A motorized mount system includes first and second mount brackets, where one or both of the mount brackets is motorized to pivot a monitor. The motorized bracket includes a motorized actuator system that releaseably engages with the monitor. The actuator system incl... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7661641 | Medical equipment transfer system The present invention provides a medical equipment transfer system in which the medical equipment is transferable between alternative support bases. In one aspect of the invention, the system includes first and second support bases and an equipment carriage. The equ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7614594 | Standing apparatus A standing apparatus is provided. The standing apparatus includes a base, a link, and a stopping device. The base is placed on a seat surface to support a display device. The link has one side connected with the display device and the other side rotatably connected ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7611112 | Bearing apparatus for portable electronic device used in vehicle A bearing apparatus for a portable electronic device used in vehicle includes a supporting frame, a bearing structure, a cooling fan, a first holding mechanism, and a second holding mechanism. The bearing structure is connected to the supporting frame and has a bear... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7389965 | Tapered mini arm having an anti-loosening mechanism The present invention provides an extension arm apparatus with angled clevis operation to provide enhanced mechanical leverage. The clevis adjusts along a path angled relative to an axis of the device, which significantly boosts performance and can reduce the size o... | 06/24/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7364230 | Portable mounting device for mobile entertainment unit A portable mounting device for mounting a mobile entertainment unit onto two spaced apart supporters includes an elongated housing, a fixture mounting unit and an entertainment mounting device. The fixture mounting unit includes two retention arms spacedly provided ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7352415 | Electronic image display systems An electronic image display system that provides a wall-mounted television/electronic display. Dual display screens are oriented back-to-back such that one display screen is visible in a first room and one display screen is visible in an adjacent room. The invention... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7349203 | Computer controlled display device The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338023 | Keyboard carrier A keyboard carrier for adjusting elevation and inclination of a keyboard position thereon includes a locating mechanism, which includes an outer sleeve, a braking block axially movably disposed in the outer sleeve, a screw rod having an end pivotally connected to th... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338022 | Support apparatus for suspending a monitor A support apparatus for suspending a monitor with a back has a mounting seat, a support arm assembly, an extending arm and a mounting device. The support arm assembly is mounted on the mounting seat and has a proximal bracket, a positioning device, a upper arm, a lo... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334765 | Display apparatus The present invention relates to a display apparatus having: a display to display a picture; a mounting unit to mount the display on a mounting surface. The mounting unit has: a supporting bracket to support the display; a tilting hinge provided between the mounting... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331551 | Multiple electronic device reorienting support An apparatus for a plurality of electronic devices is adapted for positioning the electronic devices in a plurality of orientations. A swivel arm is pivotably coupled to a support arm for rotation through a plurality of orientations. The electronic devices are coupl... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328769 | Rigging system for loudspeaker arrays A rigging system for angularly adjusting the output portions of a plurality of loudspeaker cabinets wherein each of the cabinets includes a pair of rotatably adjustable rigging disks which protrude outwardly thereof which are selectively receivable within an adjacen... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7322553 | Corner extension mounting bracket Described is a corner extension mounting system used to secure a net system to buildings or structures that have obstructions such as corners. The corner extension mounting system easily and quickly attaches to a floor beam or other structure around the perimeter of... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320454 | Display supporting apparatus A display supporting apparatus includes an upper engaging part mounted on a ceiling, a swivel adjusting part rotatably combined with bottom of the upper engaging part, a flange member combined with the upper engaging part to support the swivel adjusting part, a firs... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316376 | Apparatus for pivotably mounting an electrical enclosure A combined mounting apparatus and electrical enclosure assembly that is adapted to be supported on a support surface includes a frame member that is adapted to be supported on the support surface. A mounting bracket is provided that is connected to the frame member.... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7317613 | Electronic device quick connect system A quick connect system for an electronic device, comprising a docking station configured to engage the electronic device, the docking station having a locking mechanism actuatable to an unlocked position, the locking mechanism configured to independently remain in t... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7304838 | Display device A display device includes a housing holding a display panel having a display screen which is of an elongate rectangular shape as viewed in front elevation, and a stand, the housing being angularly movably supported on the stand for angular movement about a support s... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300365 | Assembly for training hand/eye coordination An assembly for training the hand/eye coordination of an individual. The assembly comprises an unobstructed region where an individual maneuvers a training member through the unobstructed region. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300029 | Flat panel display wall mounting system A flat panel display wall mounting system includes a wall plate assembly connected to a flat panel display mounting rack assembly. The wall plate assembly and the mounting rack assembly are able to be separated to facilitate mounting on a wall. Specifically, the wal... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294775 | Drum support assembly A drum support assembly includes an elongated plate that has a bottom end and a top end. The plate has a first side and a second side. A bottom panel is attached to the bottom end. The bottom panel has a top side and a bottom side. An angle between the top side and ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7281695 | Pivotable suspension element A pivotable suspension element includes a support member having a part-spherical bearing surface clamp element and a body portion, the body portion having an integral formation of a slot to receive a part of a component to which the pivotable suspension element may ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7264220 | Gimbal system A gimbal system. The gimbal system may include space-saving features configured to accommodate one or more payload components, thus increasing the payload capacity of the gimbal ball without necessarily increasing the outer dimensions of the gimbal ball. Alternative... | 09/04/2007 |
