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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7918428 | Supporting apparatus of display device A supporting apparatus of a display device is provided that includes a fixing unit, one or more sliding units, and a device connecting part. The fixing unit may be fixed to a mounting position. The sliding units may be rotatably connected to the fixing unit. The dev... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7722003 | Display elevation adjusting apparatus Spiral springs (20) pressing a lift member (30) in an upward direction is arranged so that wound-up portions (20b) thereof move up and down along lift paths (13a, 13b) according as the lift member (30) m... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7537188 | Adjusting device An adjusting device for fastening an operating and/or display device on a wall, having a linear guide arrangement formed by a sliding element and a fastening element, wherein the sliding element has an attachment point for the operating and/or display device. A secu... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7506853 | Methods and apparatus for generating force and torque A system for providing support and position control of a monitor. In one embodiment, a method of supporting a monitor includes converting an ascending energy storage member force curve into a substantially constant supporting force against the monitor. In one aspect... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7380766 | Artist's easel One embodiment of an easel for supporting an artist work piece includes a vertical support member including an interior, a pulley system positioned completely within the interior, the pulley system adapted for moving a horizontal support member on the vertical suppo... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7363640 | Mounting apparatus for data storage devices A mounting apparatus includes a bracket (20), a first rail member (30) and a second rail member (40) to secure a storage device (10) therein. The bracket comprises a first side wall (24) and a second side wall (26) each defi... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7331550 | Underbody mounting system A system for mounting a display device from the underside of a body having a planar surface, comprises a mounting bracket coupled to the planar surface of the underside of a body and a tilt block rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket. The tilt block is rotatable... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7318353 | Method and apparatus for a product displacement sensing device A displacement sensing device transduces deflection of a body disposed around a conduit into complementary signals indicative of the amount of displacement experienced by the conduit. The displacement sensing device includes a cuff and a sensor disposed on an outer ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7236427 | Vessel hull transducer modular mounting system A vessel hull transducer modular mounting system enables transducers to be replaced and upgraded without necessitating the further modification of the hull and thus not necessitating the dry-docking of the vessel. A further feature includes the ability to reduce and... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7223338 | Support element for an integrated module for blood treatment, an integrated module for blood treatment, and a manufacturing process for an integrated module for blood treatment The support element (4) is provided with a plurality of connectors (7), (8), (11) which receive corresponding counter-connectors of a blood treatment device. The support element is also predisposed to include a fluid distribution circuitr... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7197776 | Holder device for shower nozzle or the like A holder device for attaching to a pipe of a shower nozzle includes an attaching device having a hooking member extended from a block for attaching onto the tube, a pipe having an upper portion secured to said block, a seat slidably attached onto the pipe and having... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195213 | Adjustable television stand An adjustable stand is described. The adjustable stand includes a support, at least one upper bracket engaged with and adjustable along the support, at least one lower bracket engaged with and adjustable along the support, an upper clamp member operatively connected... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7131681 | Truck space storage platform A trunk space storage platform for motor vehicles comprises and right support with at least one slot, a left support with at least on slot, a base, and at least one support stud. This trunk space storage platform allows users who cannot easily bend over to pick up o... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7087825 | Musical instrument system A musical instrument system including a drum having a head defining at least one hole; a mounting device including an anchor portion received by the one hole, a collar portion engaging the head, and a receiver portion; a securing mechanism for securing the mounting ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086521 | Adjustable lane guide An adjustable lane guide system comprising: 1) first and second generally parallel and spaced apart support bars; 2) a plurality of lane guides generally perpendicular to the support bars; and 3) a plurality of adjustable attachment mechanisms joining the lane guide... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7032870 | Methods and apparatus for generating force and torque A system for providing support and position control of a monitor. In one embodiment, a method of supporting a monitor includes converting an ascending energy storage member force curve into a substantially constant supporting force against the monitor. In one aspect... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6997422 | Stand Methods and apparatus for providing an adjustable balancing force are provided. This mechanism can be used as a lifting force, a counter balancing mechanism or as a horizontal or other force mechanism. A stand in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presen... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994306 | Monitor support system A system for providing support and position control of a monitor. In one embodiment, a method of supporting a monitor includes converting an ascending energy storage member force curve into a substantially constant supporting force against the monitor. In one aspect... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6988704 | Base frame for use with a base station in mobile communication A base frame (2) for use with a base station in mobile communication (aerial, operating cabinet) comprising a first and second cross arm (3, 4), frictionally connected or clamped, and adjustably connected by means of stays (11, 12, 13, 14) to a ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6967635 | Computer monitor screen A computer monitor screen has a screen lens, a connection seat having an upper rack and a lower groove, a pair of hanging mounts, and a plurality of fastening devices. The screen lens has a plurality of through holes. The connection seat further has a plurality of t... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6671896 | Support for hand-held shower-head A support for a hand-held shower-head includes a rod, a support bracket mounted proximate the first end of the rod and removably engaging the pipe of a fixed shower-head without the aid of tools, and a shower-head holder slidably mounted on and proximate ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6665968 | Pole with lifting mount and banner display A support pole for raising and lowering a supported object between a lower position and an elevated position is disclosed. The support pole includes an elongate pole and a carriage mounted for translational movement up and down the pole. Carriage locks at... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6645095 | Slide collar adjustment mechanism for a basketball goal assembly The present invention relates to a basketball goal assembly with a basketball goal supported over a playing surface by a deformable goal support structure connected to a support pole. The deformable goal support structure may be connected to an adjustment... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6637608 | Freestanding frame for supporting shelves A freestanding frame for supporting shelves that includes a pair of posts that extend upwardly from a carpeted horizontal surface and rest against a wall, and a pair of braces that extend from one post to the other post in an X configuration. Each post ha... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6543608 | Guide rail support bracket for conveyor system The present invention provides a guide rail support bracket assembly for supporting a conveyor system guide rail through a support rod. The assembly includes a support bracket having a mounting segment configured to be mounted to a conveyor body. The supp... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6499704 | Polestand apparatus for mounting electronic devices A polestand that supports and elevates peripheral devices such as electronic flat screen computer monitors. The polestand has either a base, a pole, and a collar or a pole, which can be vertically secured, and a collar. The collar has a support mount that... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6494327 | Hanger assembly A hanger assembly includes a vertical post, at least two fixing devices securely mounted to the vertical post at different levels, and at least two hanger members each of which is securely attached to an associated fixing device for supporting at least on... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6422957 | Quick-release self-adjusting slide collar mechanism for height adjustment of a basketball apparatus A basketball goal assembly having a quick-release, self-adjusting adjustable latch mechanism for adjusting the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface is disclosed. The basketball goal assembly includes a deformable goal support structure pivo... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6402111 | CPU mounting unit A computer unit mounting holder for holding a computer under a desk top surface. The mounting holder is linearly translatable and also rotatable about an axis. The mounting unit includes vertical and horizontal adjustments for adjusting the size of a hold... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6398174 | Receptacle with adjustable hanging bracket assembly An article hanger with a frame defining a receptacle for an article and a bracket assembly on the frame through which the article hanger is maintainable in a hanging position on an upwardly facing surface on a support. The bracket assembly includes a firs... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6367753 | Pony tank quick release An assembly of a slide to a bracket which effectuates engagement of a pony tank to a main tank of scuba diving equipment in which the assembly is achieved under spring urgency, and wherein to disengage the two tanks all that is required is finger pressure... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6340145 | Computer fastening device To place a desktop computer effectively on a desk, a desk fastening member is located so that it encloses an edge of a top of the desk and the desk fastening member is fastened to the desk by tightening screws. Hooks of a computer holding member are engag... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6293269 | Guide rail for equipment for working on concrete and rock A guide rail for an apparatus for processing concrete and rock, especially for concrete saws or for core drilling equipment, including supporting and guiding surfaces extending in the longitudinal direction, for the apparatus housing, and a profile extend... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6216993 | Modular storage system A modular storage system which includes a support rail mounted on wall or ceiling, in horizontal or vertical orientation, with slidably adjustable cantilevered hooks, from which are hung storage boxes fitted with a frame on the open side, and a transparen... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6189849 | Lift system Low side profile flat panel monitor/keyboard lift system for the storage of and the display of a flat panel monitor and keyboard in space restricted rooms or passageways. The flat panel monitor and keyboard tray are mounted in common to a vertically align... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6138864 | Utility closure for mud bucket A utility closure for a mud bucket or the like has a rigid bar, a tool holder connected to the bar, a hinge having a leaf carried by the bar and a leaf fastened to a lid, and a releasable fastener for securing the bar, mediately or immediately to the buck... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6129479 | Positioning clamp and method of making thereof A positioning clamp with a ring-shaped base body and at least one substantially radial clamping mechanism associated with the base body. The base body (2) is formed as a deep-drawing part (31) and provided with a pocket (8) which is formed concurrently du... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6112854 | Toe board for scaffolding A toe board is provided which can be adjusted in length for use with varying size scaffolds. The toe board further includes sides flanges for removably securing the toe board to planking of a scaffold by direct securement to the planking with removable fa... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6105182 | Adjustable, spa massager mounting assembly An adjustable, spa massager mounting assembly for use in hydrotherapy hot tubs or whirlpool baths. The mounting assembly includes a first member secured to a hot tub and a second member joined to a spa massaging unit. The first member has a track portion ... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6035589 | Framework, especially for fastening plumbing units The framework has at least one vertical support column (3), into which a telescopically height-adjustable foot (4) connected to the support column (3) is inserted. An approximate presetting and subsequently a fine height adjustment are possible by means o... | 03/14/2000 |