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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141834 | Test head positioning system An apparatus (1) for manipulating a load includes a first support structure (60) for supporting the load and a second support structure (4) for supporting the load. The apparatus also includes a coupling (3) coupled between the first supp... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8100373 | Digital projector mount A projector mount securely mounts a projector or other presentation device to a computer workstand. The projector mount comprises a security plate and a projector bracket or projector arm. The projector bracket or arm is connected to the security plate by a hinge or... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8089750 | Multi-sectioned arms for portable electronic devices Multi-sectioned arms are used as a basic mechanism for coupling the display and the base of a portable computer. With this mechanism, one single computer can support all of the following capabilities. The display can move continuously, relative to the back edge of t... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8020823 | Three-dimensional multi-directional rotation support The present invention is to provide a three-dimensional multi-directional rotation support, which comprises a fixation base, a first connection base and a second connection base each having a plate with two opposite end edges bent at an angle and extended away from ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8002227 | Pivot and tilt apparatus A pivot and tilt apparatus for positioning a member comprises a first pivot assembly having a first pivot post at a first end thereof rotatable about a first axis for engaging the member and an annulus at a second end thereof and a second pivot assembly having a sec... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7995331 | Console for a machine tool A console for a machine tool comprising a housing mounted on a pivotable supporting arm, a keypad arranged in the housing, and an upper display unit including a screen. The housing is formed with a lower housing shell including the keypad, and a separate upper housi... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7975975 | Image display device An image display device includes a body for displaying an image, a position adjusting device at a rear of the body for adjusting a height, a left/right angle, and a forward/backward slope of the body, a base, a support having an upper end rotatably coupled to the po... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7959120 | Universal support for connecting to a base of a vehicle seat A universal support is provided in the present invention. The universal support includes a brace unit, a mounting unit and a connecting unit, in which the brace unit has several joint assemblies with stronger mechanical strength and several quick-release clamp unit ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7954777 | Alignment unit for directional radios, in particular directional radio antennas An alignment unit, which is of simple and robust design and can be adjusted well, for directional radios, in particular directional radio antennas, is distinguished by two attachment brackets, which are articulated on a common centre part such that they can pivot ab... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7954778 | Ophthalmic surgery support device An ophthalmic surgery support comprising a moving mechanism for holding a surgical instrument to be movable in Z-axis direction, a tilting mechanism for holding the moving mechanism so that a surgical instrument can be tilted in an arbitrary direction about a specif... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7918427 | Computer dock station A computer dock station includes a bracket covered with a cover member and having a fence at one side and upright pivot pins on the inside, and a locking mechanism, which includes a motive member, two follower members pivoted to the two opposite ends of the motive m... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7878471 | Support for assembly with flat panel video monitors, coupler for attachment of the support to an extension arm, and assembly methods A unitary support for a flat panel video monitor includes a yoke that may be attached to a back side of the monitor in two or more different orientations, and handles extending from opposite side ends of the yoke. The handles may extend diagonally from the side ends... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7878470 | Motorized mount system for repositioning a monitor A motorized mount attaches a monitor to a wall and is able is able to reposition the angle of a monitor through motorized action. The motorized mount can extend the and then swivel and/or tilt the monitor. ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7832698 | Mounting base for fixing to swimming pool perimeter mounting base for fixing to swimming pool perimeter A mounting base includes two fixing plates movably connected to each other via a four-bar mechanism, which consist of four fixing arms and is controllable via an adjusting rod to reduce one diagonal thereof, so that the two fixing plates located at two opposite ends... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7823849 | Self-balancing adjustable flat panel mounting system A self-balanced adjustable mounting system for a flat panel display. A display interface having a hollow, semi-spherical shell portion is attached to the flat panel display. The semi-spherical shell is formed with a generally constant radius of curvature. The center... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7815158 | Doubled-hinged, hoist-mounted wheel hanger There is provided a double-hinged wheel hanger for hanging a wheel on a hoist arm. The wheel hanger includes a clevis with parallel top plate and bottom plate connected by a perpendicular base plate. In one preferred embodiment the distance between the top plate and... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7810773 | Support arm structure with elastic force adjustment arrangement A pivotal support arm structure has an elastic force adjustment arrangement in order to accommodate the various loads. One end of the support arm structure may be secured to the edge of a desk and the other end thereof may be secured to an article (e.g., LCD display... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7758002 | Adjustable mouse support An adjustable mouse support for use with a base is provided with an elongated member, a mounting member, a bracket and a platform. The elongated member has a first pivot axis with the mounting member and a second pivot axis with the bracket. The mounting member and ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7753330 | Adjustable articulated arm for cellular stands for use in vehicles A multi-directional mechanical jointed arm for supporting and suspending articles and its use as a free hand accessory, characterized by comprising at least three ball and socket joints, adjustable at any spatial position and direction providing a three-dimension mo... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7753329 | Universal equipment mount A universal mount for mounting equipment to a surface in a desired orientation. ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7733633 | Video display unit support bracket A video display unit support bracket (100) that facilitates greater integration of TV, internet, gaming, and computer peripheral devices. The bracket (100) can include a rigid casing (105) defining a first outer shell (205). An engagement... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7673838 | Quick release assembly for an electronic device A quick release assembly is provided to enable a user to easily attach and detach electronic equipment such as a flat panel monitor to an extension arm or other mounting device. One embodiment of the quick release assembly includes an adapter plate for connecting to... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7667955 | Liquid crystal display In a liquid crystal display, an enclosure is formed by detachably fitting a synthetic resin-made front enclosure including a liquid crystal panel with a synthetic resin-made rear enclosure, and the enclosure is fitted upright to a stand by drilling a substantially U... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7658355 | Support arm The invention provides a support arm for an apparatus, preferably for a display screen, comprising a first fastening part for attachment to a frame or a wall, a first member, at one end coupled to the first fastening part and at another end coupled to a first pivot ... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7628364 | Fixation device A fixation device includes a base assembly including a suction disk and a base; a horizontal rotating assembly pivoted to the base assembly and rotating pivotally along a central axis of the base assembly; a first angle adjusting assembly pivoted to the horizontal r... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7607624 | Valve tester suspension assembly A valve tester suspension assembly for allowing one person to perform the tasks necessary to test underground valves includes an articulated arm attached to a mobile base such as a vehicle. The articulated arm may be biased such that the biasing assists in supportin... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7566039 | Movable support tray apparatus for a computer keyboard A movable support tray apparatus for a computer keyboard includes a sliding member, a lift member, a tray member and an inclining member. The sliding member provides a fixing plate for being attached to the bottom of a table top and a sliding seat for being pivotall... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7540457 | Angled mini arm having a clevis assembly 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... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7523904 | Locking ratchet base A ratcheting mounting device has a substantially rigid base that is formed with a receptor surface projected above a foot portion that is structured with one or more through holes for securing the base to an external surface such as a floor or wall; a substantially ... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7510155 | Single spring supporting device A single spring supporting device includes a connecting seat, a fixing seat, and a fixing mechanism. The connecting seat and the fixing seat are respectively connected to two sides of the fixing mechanism. The connecting seat is for connecting a display, while the f... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7510154 | Cabinet mount arm A cabinet mount arm including an arm having an elongate ring and a housing extending therefrom. The elongate ring includes a first edge, a second edge, an interior wall and an exterior wall. The interior wall and the exterior wall extend between the first edge and t... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7490804 | Mount system for a monitor having a motorized tilt A mount system attaches a monitor to a support base such as a table or wall and is able to reposition the monitor through one or more motorized action. In particular, the mount system includes a motor to tilt the monitor. The mount system includes a mount plate that... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7461824 | Stand arrangement for a medical-optical instrument A stand arrangement (100) for a medical-optical instrument includes a first link (104) which is pivotally journalled on a holding unit (101) with a first rotational joint. The stand arrangement further includes a second link (107) which i... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7455270 | Support arm mechanism A mechanism for mounting a support including a linkage, wherein the linkage has at least three bars, the mechanism is attached to a base by a mounting member, and the mounting member has a pair of slots wherein the linkage may slide and pivot relative to the mountin... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7448584 | Wall mounting monitor bracket A wall mounting monitor bracket comprises a sliding base means, at least a movable arm means, and at least a connection means. The movable arm means is hung on the sliding base means via one end, and connected to the connection means via the other end. The other end... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7448583 | Supporting device for a monitor for use in an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus The present invention relates to a support device for a monitor for use in an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, which enables a user to displace a monitor easily and diversely according to his or her posture, thereby providing convenience in use. The support device c... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7434776 | Mounting method and system A method and system are disclosed, may include a mounting device for a piece of equipment having an accessory receptacle. The mounting device may include at least two arms connected together providing at least two rotation axes, a mounting stud for mating with the a... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7424994 | Monitor and a monitor supporting apparatus A monitor having a monitor body to display a picture, and a base member to support the monitor body. The monitor includes a link member provided between the monitor body and the base member; a base hinge to rotatably connect the link member and the base member to en... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7422184 | Universally positionable platform for beverage holder A positionable platform for use with a conventional beverage holder, the universally positionable platform including a first cup-shaped portion sized to fit within a conventional beverage holder; and a second substantially rigid cup-shaped portion coupled to the fir... | 09/09/2008 |
| 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 |
