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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7887021 | Laptop holder for exercise apparatus A laptop holder for an exercise apparatus is provided which includes a base having a generally planar front surface for receiving a laptop computer and a rear surface configured for engaging a generally planar surface of the exercise apparatus. At least one strap ex... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7264212 | Monitor-holding device A monitor-holding device is attached to a table, holds a monitor and has a vertical support, a shoulder joint, an inner arm, an elbow joint (40), an outer arm, a universal joint and a monitor bracket. The shoulder joint is attached to the vertical support. Th... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7240444 | Computer typing aid A computer device for assisting a user to type from printed matter, which includes a crossbar provided with mounting posts that allow it to be positioned on a laptop screen. The present invention further includes a document grasping mechanism with clips secured to t... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7232105 | Method and apparatus for hanging a medical device An apparatus for hanging a medical device is provided. The apparatus includes a shaft, a mounting portion coupled to an end portion of the shaft and configured for mounting the apparatus for movement with respect to the medical device, and a hook portion positioned ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7216789 | Steering wheel workstation support for a laptop computer A steering wheel workstation support is provided for mounting a laptop computer. The steering wheel workstation support contains a support portion with a lip, a hook arrangement, and a standoff member integrally formed from a single piece of material. The support po... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207805 | Encapsulated tray and end caps for a writing board A writing board support tray comprises a support tray having an end portion coated with an elastomeric material with the support tray and the elastomeric material being substantially inseparably bonded or attached to each other. Further, a writing board support tray... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7188818 | Portable easel and palette combination A portable easel comprises an easelback and palette box joined by two lockable hinges mounted on opposing sides, the hinges having friction washers, and having knobs extending outward from shafts of each hinge, the shafts defining a rotational axis. With knobs loose... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7128301 | Two piece calendar holder A holder for decorative sheet material comprising two separate pieces, one piece for attaching to an upper edge portion of a sheet material and for hanging from a wall, the other piece for attaching to a lower edge portion of the sheet material. Each piece of the ho... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7124988 | Folding cantilever support and method A portable device and method for supporting a load in a cantilevered disposition relative to a shelf, cabinet, or other extant structure is provided, which device is foldable into a relatively compact entity when not in use. The device includes at least a platform p... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7124755 | Respiratory circuit support arm A support arm for use in a respiratory circuit is provided. The support arm includes a plurality of arm segments that are movably connected with one another such that the arm segments are adjustable with respect to another. At least one inflatable bladder is provide... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7097082 | Mounting apparatus A mounting apparatus (20) for mounting accessory components to a panel includes a frame assembly (22) configured to attach to at least one location on a panel (58). The frame assembly (22) may include a frame member (26) and a firs... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093810 | Table-mounted bowling scoring unit A generally L-shaped mounting arm has one end for coupling to a bowling scoring unit and an opposite end for extending under a table top and including a mounting flange for securing the opposite end of the arm to the undersurface of the table. In one embodiment, an ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086543 | Standard and track shelving systems In one embodiment, a shelving apparatus generally includes a track and a standard. The track includes a support portion having an upper support surface and an extension extending generally outwardly from the support portion. The standard includes a back surface havi... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7051987 | Liquid soap dispenser A liquid soap dispenser including a stationary base and a main body with a cover. A fastener is on the bottom of the stationary base, a concave is on top of the stationary base, a blocking board is on top of the concave, a holding hole with an opening on top is loca... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040051 | Tabbed notes and flags A tab for attaching to sheet material comprises a substrate, a cut and an adhesive. The substrate includes a front side and a back side opposite the front side, and the substrate further includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The cut through the upper portio... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7017878 | Book holder on the steering wheel A book holder for use with automobile steering wheel is not only fastened to the rim of an automobile or truck steering wheels so as to hold printed matter and various electronic devices, but also is foldable to smaller size for storage. The book holder can also be ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014526 | Computer stress relief method and device A computer-related stress relief device is configured to be mounted on a computer component. The device includes a support having a connector that is releasably engageable with the computer component and a punching bag-shaped contact element movably mounted on the s... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7000783 | Utility hook for attachment to an overhead garage door track A utility hook is adapted to removably fit upon a standard overhead garage door track so as to not interfere with the garage door operation and may be used to suspend bulky items from the garage door track. The utility hook's lower portion may be hook-shaped to susp... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6742754 | Bracket for turnable boards or similar The invention relates to a bracket for turnable boards, whereby the base body (1) of the bracket together with the cross beam (10) of a support rod (8) form a support for the bracket, the base body of which, itself, is connected to the support r... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6619609 | Apparatus for supporting articles An apparatus for supporting articles is disclosed including a base having a first surface and a second surface, and a member rotatably coupled to the base. The member is configured to support an article, and the member may be selectively positioned betwee... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6533236 | Apparatus for holding interconnectable cards An apparatus for holding interconnectable cards on either side of a computer monitor. The holder includes a one-piece construction having a side fold, a pair of ells, a body, and a fastener portion. An adhesive is affixed to the side fold and interconnect... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6471174 | Graphic arts station An adjustable easel is described that may be used by multiple persons and that may be modified according to the preferences of a user. The easel includes a plurality of vertical supports connected to each other. Holes are spaced apart along the length of ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6439533 | Book display method and apparatus A book display apparatus having a case and a bracket system. The bracket system is adapted to be mounted to a wall and has a connection region and a spring biasing system. The case has an inner surface defining a chamber region adapted to how is a book th... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6439534 | Recipe holder system A recipe holder system for supporting a recipe document at eye level for a user during cooking. The recipe holder system includes a main body having a lower surface and an upper surface, a clip member attached to the main body, a vertical member extending... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6431511 | Multiple position display mount for a computer or the like A device for mounting a computer or similar article can hold the article in a plurality of orientations. The device has a mounting plate fixed to structural element such as a post, and has a frame plate that hinges to the mounting plate. The article attac... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6412744 | Monitor mounted personal organizer Adjustable display board for attachment to a monitor housing so that items such as notes, calendars, nameplates, pads, mirrors, writing implements, and keys can be mounted adjacent to a monitor screen. The display board can be constructed from molded part... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6398178 | Organizational device An organizational device for organizing post-it notes, and the like, includes a planar member, having one or more sides for organizing notes. The organizational device includes an attachment member which is adapted to be secured to a mounting surface, suc... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6302362 | Paper holder An apparatus for holding a piece of paper, poster board or the like on a relatively flat vertical surface. The apparatus can be used on existing map rails or on an easel-like structure. The apparatus has a housing with a longitudinal axis, a front wall, a... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6250598 | Holder for swivelling panels or the like A holder for swivelling panels, flip boards, or the like, particularly used as a wall holder, is injection molded in a single piece. The rear wall of the shell-shaped base body of the holder is provided with windows in the area of pins for receiving swive... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6062145 | Portable computing work platform for vehicle operators A new and improved portable computing work platform for a vehicle comprises a planar desk surface having a support ledge to support a laptop computer and a wrist rest at its lower end, and a header piece at its upper end configured to secure to a sector o... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6045179 | Portable and adjustable keyboard stand for computer A portable kit of components for mounting a computer accessory, such as a keyboard and operable mouse, to an armless chair. The accessory is removably attached to the chair, and readily transported between home and office, for example. The accessory compr... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5971343 | In-bed book stand A book stand (10) including a book rack (24) configured for coupling with a pair of support members (12,14) in a spanning relationship. The support members (12,14) are coupled with a pair of bases (16,18) for engaging the support surface. The book rack (2... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5918848 | Document holder and text guide apparatus A new document holder and text guide apparatus for indicating any line of text on a document. The inventive device includes a document support member with a planar surface for supporting a document. A lip extends from the document support member for resti... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5913502 | Document holder The present invention is a unique solution to the problem of holding a document in a position to read the document while reclining in a bed or on a horizontal surface. In the prior art attempt to achieve positioning a document relative to a reclining user... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5778573 | Two-way swivel bracket with ironing board assembly A portable ironing board having a two-way swivel bracket assembly. The ironing board may be affixed to a dryer and stored in the space between a washing machine and dryer and is attached to the dryer by means of an attachment assembly. The attachment asse... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5772174 | Adjustable stand for mounting on a wall or the like An adjustable reading stand which can be mounted on any wall of a home or the like and is utilized for retaining a book or the like so that a user's hands are unoccupied to perform other tasks. The adjustable reading stand comprises a mounting base, a ver... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5621927 | Utility tray and bathtub caddie An improved utility tray and bathtub caddie has a support member for supporting a tray and book stand in the vicinity of a conventional bathtub. The tray or caddie comprises a book rest, a pivotal arm for supporting the book rest, a support member for piv... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5385283 | Device attached to a steering wheel for supporting objects thereon A clipboard attachment for a steering wheel that can be used when the steering wheel is being manipulated. The clipboard attachment has a clipboard and a housing to which the clipboard is attached. The housing securely attaches to the inner rim of the ste... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5259028 | Telephone holder A telephone holder which can be secured to either the vertically extending side wall of a conveniently located item or a horizontally extending upwardly facing wall thereof, on which a telephone can be held for easy reach by a user. The holder includes a ... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5221070 | Adjustable book holder The invention relates to an adjustable support arm and assembly at the side of a chair, capable of holding a book in position for reading. The apparatus uses a free standing cabinet at the side of the chair as a support structure for the rest of the syste... | 06/22/1993 |
