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| 20090218455 | BALANCING APPARATUS FOR A SURGICAL MICROSCOPE - A balancing apparatus for a surgical microscope is suggested balancing an optics carrier with and without a microscope holder holding the surgical microscope and with and without add-on units. The optics carrier is connected via a pivot support to a stand and rotatable around a first rotational axis in relation to the pivot support. The balancing apparatus comprises a Y displacement unit comprising a first slide for displacement of the optics carrier in a Y direction; and a Z displacement unit comprising a second slide for displacement of the optics carrier in a Z direction. The weight of the second slide acts as a compensation weight for compensating the weight of the optics carrier with and without the microscope holder holding the surgical microscope and with and without the add-on units. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20130075544 | SUPPORTING APPARATUS - A supporting apparatus for supporting electronic devices of various sizes is disclosed. The electronic devices include a first side and a second side. The supporting apparatus includes a main body and a supporting base for supporting the main body. The main body includes a main supporting device with a first positioning slot, a first positioning pin, at least one first positioning hole, a first guiding slot, and a first moving pin. The first positioning pin contacts the first side and is situated in the first positioning slot. At least one first positioning hole connects to the first positioning slot, and the first positioning pin can be placed in one first positioning hole among the at least one first positioning holes. A first moving pin contacts the second side such that an electronic device is fixed between the first positioning pin and the first moving pin. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130075545 | SUPPORTING FRAMEWORK FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND TRACKING DEVICE FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - In order to allow reliable and safe vertical tracking with a simple design at the same time for a photovoltaic installation having a multiplicity of photovoltaic modules which are arranged on supporting frameworks. Each of the frameworks has a driver element which, in particular, is cylindrical and has a common drive device that loop or wraps around it in the installed state. In order to prevent slippage between the drive device and the driver element, there is provided a friction braking device which, in a particular embodiment, is formed by a guide slot in the driver element. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20100072329 | SUPPORT STAND FOR FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY MONITOR - A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a mounting base, a connecting base, and two link shafts. Each link shaft has a first end rotatably connected to the mounting base and a second end rotatably connected to the connecting base. The support stand further includes a restricting pole fixed to the mounting base and positioned between the two link shafts, the restricting pole abuts against the two link shafts, thus restricting a rotary range of the two link shafts. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20130026308 | MOUNTING BRACKET MEANS FOR SOLAR ARRAYS AND THE LIKE - A mounting bracket arrangement for fastening a solar array to a vertical support pipe, including a generally horizontal bracket plate seated transversely across the pipe to close the interior thereof, and a pair of parallel vertical bracket plates having corresponding lower edge portions each containing pairs of parallel vertical slots that define a center section and a pair of side sections. The vertical bracket plates are arranged normal to the transverse bracket plate such that the center sections extend into the pipe interior via horizontal slots contained in the horizontal plate, and the side sections extend longitudinally externally of the support member for connection by external fastener devices. The solar array is pivotally connected between the upper portions of the vertical bracket plates for angular adjustment relative to the support pipe. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130026309 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING A DEVICE IN A VIEWABLE LOCATION - An apparatus for securing a device, such as a portable video player, in a viewable location. This and other objects of the invention are achieved by providing such an apparatus comprising a mast of selectable length, which has a clamp secured to an upper end of the mast in a selectable orientation. A pair of generally opposing jaws are carried by the clamp to engage at least two edges of the device, the jaws being coupled together for extension and retraction. A plurality of legs extend downwardly from a lower end of the mast, the legs being coupled to the mast for selective movement between a folded position and a deployed position. A flexible joint couples the clamp and mast to permit selective orientation of the clamp and device relative to the mast. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130048802 | DISPLAY STAND FOR TABLET COMPUTER OR THE LIKE - The display stand assembly for a tablet computer or the like has a support structure and a device-holding assembly secured to the support structure. The device-holding assembly includes a housing having a rear surface and surrounding walls extending therefrom, defining an insert cavity sized larger than the device. At least one replaceable insert is positionable within the insert cavity and defines a device cavity sized to receive the device. A face plate with an optional separate frame is securable to the housing over the insert(s) and device, to secure the device and show the display screen while denying physical access to parts of the device. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130087666 | SUPPORTING DEVICE - A supporting device is applied to an electronic device and includes a supporting unit, an adjusting unit and a fixing unit. The supporting unit supports the electronic device. The adjusting unit is connected to the supporting unit for adjusting an angle of the supporting unit. The fixing unit includes a locking part and a fixing part. The fixing part is fixed on a surface, and the locking part connects to the adjusting unit. The locking part is detachably locked with the fixing part so as to fixing the electronic device on the surface. The supporting device is advantageous for providing multiple viewing angles for users, and it is conveniently carried and easily assembled, thereby achieving firmly fixing effect. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20090302175 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device of the present invention includes a plate-shaped stand member rotatably attached to a back surface of the housing, and a holding member capable of holding the stand member at a predetermined upright support angle with respect to the back surface of the housing, wherein the holding member regulates the rotation of the stand member at a predetermined rotation angle exceeding the upright support angle from a stored position with respect to the housing. With such a configuration, an electronic device such as a portable television can be provided, in which a stand is unlikely to be broken even when the electronic device topples over and a pressing force further is applied thereto. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20120217356 | BROADBAND MONITORING CAMERA - The present invention relates to a broadband monitoring camera and comprises: a main camera; a plurality of auxiliary cameras which are installed around the main camera to photograph a blind spot which is not photographed by the main camera; a rotational mount for providing a loading space in which the main camera can be rotated in an upper direction, a lower direction, a left direction, and a right direction; a loading mount for preparing a loading space on which the rotational mount can be loaded; auxiliary brackets which are coupled with the rotational mount to prepare a coupling space on which the auxiliary cameras can be loaded; and auxiliary camera supporters coupled with the auxiliary brackets on which the auxiliary cameras are loaded. The auxiliary camera supporters are characterized by enabling the auxiliary cameras to be rotated in the upper direction, the lower direction, the left direction, and the right direction and maintaining a fixed state thereof in a particular position. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20090236478 | UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENT VEHICLE MOUNT ASSEMBLY - The instrument mount assembly of the present invention comprises a pair of spaced apart L shaped brackets having a vertical leg and a horizontal flange extending outwardly from a bottom end thereof in a first direction and a hook at a top end thereof sized and configured to securely engage over a body rail of a truck, extending outwardly from the vertical leg in a direction opposite the flange, each flange being adapted to engage an end edge of an isolation plate sized and configured to support a corresponding instrument thereon, the brackets being engaged to one another by at least one cross rail, with the entire assembly being sized and configured to compactly hold the instrument to the body rail of the truck without interfering with any truck structures proximate thereto. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20130119210 | Self Gap Reducing Stand For A Plurality Of Monitors - Described herein is a system for supporting a plurality of computer monitors. The system includes a support column and a cantilevered structure that extends from either side of the support column. The system further includes a first mounting component for mounting a first monitor to one side of the cantilevered structure, and a second mounting component for mounting a second monitor to an opposite side of the cantilevered structure. In operation, gravity exerts forces on the first mounting component and the first monitor mounted thereto that cause the first monitor to assume a lower position that is closer to the second monitor. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20090008518 | MONITOR WITH ADJUSTABLE SCREEN IN HIGHNESS AND INCLINATION - A monitor with a screen adjustable in highness and inclination provides a H-shaped adjusting member with a first end, a second end, a third end and a fourth end to connect with shafts attached to support arms extending from the base in association with an actuation part to allow the adjusting member capable of rotating on the base. Further, the adjusting member is rotationally connected to a main monitor member with another shaft and another actuation part. Besides, two four-bar linkages each provide a fixing end to connect with two of the shafts on the support arms and a movable end to connect with the other two of the shafts on the support arms for obtaining strong structure of the monitor and adjusting highness and inclination of the screen conveniently. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20100032532 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device is disclosed. A display device includes a connecting block ( | 02-11-2010 |
| 20120025036 | HOLDING APPARATUS - A holding apparatus has a main body, a longitudinal clamping member, and a second and a third clamping members. The first clamping member is slidably disposed on the main body, and the first clamping member has at least one pair of slanted sliding-tracks. The transverse clamping members are slidably disposed on the main body each having at least one sliding element slidably coupled to the slanted sliding-track of the longitudinal clamping member. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025035 | HOLDING APPARATUS - A holding apparatus has a main body, a longitudinal clamping member, and second and third clamping members. The first clamping member is slidably disposed on the main body, and the first clamping member has at least one pair of slanted sliding-tracks. The transverse clamping members are slidably disposed on the main body each having at least one sliding element slidably coupled to the slanted sliding-track of the longitudinal clamping member. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20080237411 | SUPPORTER USABLE WITH DISPLAY APPARATUS - A supporter usable with a display apparatus includes a base, a vertical moving member coupled to a display main body, a guide frame coupled to the base to support the vertical moving member to slide up and down, a spring rotor supported in the vertical moving member rotatably having a rotational axis transverse to a moving direction of the vertical moving member to move up and down along with the vertical moving member, a spiral plate spring having an inside end part coupled to the spring rotor as being wound around the spring rotor and an outside end part coupled to the guide frame to elastically resist a downward movement of the vertical moving member, a spring friction part to frictionally contact the spiral plate spring to resist a rotational movement of the spiral plate spring, and a rotor friction part to frictionally contact the spring rotor to resist a rotational movement of the spring rotor. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090166482 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR DISPLAY DEVICES AND SUPPORT STAND UTILIZING THE SAME - An adjustable support mechanism ( | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100090070 | SUPPORT STAND - A support stand includes a support body, a connecting member, a fastening assembly. The support body defines an assembling hole. The connecting member is received in the assembling hole of the support body, and defines an engaging hole. The fastening assembly is positioned on the support body. The fastening assembly includes a follower. The follower has a positioning pole. The follower is movably connected to the support body, so that the positioning pole is capable of engaging/disengaging in the engaging hole of the connecting member. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110198456 | ADJUSTABLE MOTORIZED SCREEN MOUNT - The invention relates to an adjustable motorized screen mount comprising a stand ( | 08-18-2011 |
| 20090278000 | Adjustable pivoting device for a panel display - An adjustable pivoting device for panel display has a body and a mounting assembly. The body has a controller that is capable of longitudinal movement and two motivating elements that are capable of transversal movement. The controller has actuating slots formed slantwise through the controller. Each motivating element has a latch and an engaging element slidably mounted in one of the actuating slots of the controller, thereby the motivating elements are moved transversely when the controller is moved. The mounting assembly is pivotally mounted with a stand and has two latching elements that rotate simultaneously with the stand and has multiple teeth selectively engage the latches to limit a rotation of the stand. Accordingly, the adjustable pivoting device allows the stand to be adjusted to different positions for freely changing a status or an angle of the panel display and is convenient in use. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20110024582 | GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR MODULE INTEGRATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present inventions are directed to systems, devices for use with systems, and method of mounting and retaining solar panels. A solar module mounting system may include: a support mechanism including a support post pivotably attached to a support base, and an attachment module for attaching a solar panel to the support mechanism. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20100102178 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLAMPING - The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus structured and arranged to securely clamp an object to a support structure. The most preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise a clamping apparatus configured to secure a long rifle or other firearm to a tripod, using a standard camera mounting bracket. In this embodiment, the clamping apparatus comprises a base with a pair of substantially L-shaped interlocking brackets and a pair of spring-loaded cam locking mechanisms used to fix the L-shaped brackets in position. Additional preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise rubber pads or other protective material affixed to the surface of the clamping apparatus to minimize damage to the object being clamped. A method of using the clamping apparatus is also disclosed. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100096516 | ROTATABLE MODULE - A rotatable module includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a pivotal shaft. The first connecting member is rotatably sleeved on the pivotal shaft. The second connecting member is non-rotatably sleeved on the pivotal shaft. One of the second connecting member or the first connecting member forms a resisting portion, and the other one of the second connecting member or the first connecting member forms at least one limiting portion. Both the resisting portion and the at least one limiting portion are substantially V-shaped protrusions. An extending direction of the resisting portion is substantially parallel to an extending direction of the limiting portion. The resisting portion resists the limiting portion such that the first connecting member rotates within a predetermined angle. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20120032037 | Musical Instrument Stand That Is Operated Smoothly and Stably and is Adjusted Quickly - A musical instrument stand includes an upright rod, a support assembly, and a transverse rod. The support assembly includes a base unit mounted on the upright rod, a holding unit mounted on the base unit, a locking unit connected with the base unit and pressing the holding unit, and a damping member located between the base unit and the holding unit. Thus, the damping member provides a damping effect to the holding unit so that the holding unit is rotated relative to the base unit stably. In addition, the holding unit can be rotated relative to the base unit to adjust the angle of the transverse rod relative to the upright rod and can be moved in the holding unit to adjust the horizontal position of the transverse rod. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20110139947 | SPHERICAL PIVOT BEARING ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE AND HOLDER USING THE SAME - A spherical pivot bearing assembly structure and a holder using the same are provided. The spherical pivot bearing assembly structure comprises a spherical pivot, a bearing housing, a friction member, an elastic member and a fixing member, wherein the elastic member disposed between the friction member and the elastic member applies an elastic force on the friction member to force the friction member tightly against a spherical surface of the spherical pivot and uniformly distribute the loading applied on the friction member so as to prevent slippage of the friction member. The elastic member may be a spring shaped in coils, wherein the amount of coils can be adjusted as being applied to different types of electronic apparatuses in different dimensions. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20080308687 | Multi-functional linear utility station - A linear arrangement comprising a pole having at least one adjustable arm for storing and using devices in a utility space, such as workspaces for home entertainment, accessory storage, for use by automotive mechanics, artists, seamstresses, beauticians, aestheticians, doctors, dentists, manicurists, cosmetologists, jewelers, musicians, or anyone requiring easy access to a multiplicity of work areas and equipment is provided. The present invention could also be used for display purposes in a retail setting, or for storage. It could also be used as a host stand in a restaurant, or in a kitchen for holding a multiplicity of appliances. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20120032038 | DISPLAY SUPPORT DEVICE AND DISPLAY USING THE SAME - A display support device includes a fixing base, a connecting member mounted on the fixing base, a frame connected on the connecting member, and an expanding bracket mounted on the frame. The frame includes a hold plate. The hole plate defines two first slots. The expanding bracket includes two first expanding bars and two second expanding bars. Each of the first expanding bars defines a number of through holes. Each of the second expanding bars defines two second slots. A number of first fasteners slidably extend through the first slots and the second extending bars to adjustably mount the second expanding bars to the hold plate. And a number of second fasteners slidably extend through the second slots and the through holes of the first expanding bars and are mounted to a display. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20100213328 | Apparatus and Method for Retaining a Computer Input Device - In the specification and drawings an accessory cart is described and shown with a base; an arm connected to the base, the arm extending upward from the base; a bracket connected to the arm; a housing connected to the bracket. In the specification and drawings an apparatus for retaining a computer input device is also described and shown with a frame; and a strap having a first strap end portion connected to the frame and a second strap end portion connected to the frame, such that an opening is formed between the frame and the strap, at least one of the first strap end portion and the second strap end portion being adjustably connected to the frame such that the size of the opening can be adjusted. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100219303 | STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTING DISPLAY AND SUPPORTER, DISPLAY, STAND, AND ATTACHMENT - A structure for connecting a display and a supporter, capable of supporting the display even if it is medium-sized or relatively large-sized, and being easily attached and detached. The structure has a structure for connecting the display and a supporter that is connected to the backside of the display and supports the display. The supporter has an upwardly fixed claw, a movable claw, and an operation unit for moving the movable claw. On the backside of the display are arranged an engagement hole with which the fixed claw engages and an engagement groove with which the movable claw engages. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100243827 | ADJUSTABLE TILT SOLAR PANEL SUPPORT SYSTEM - An adjustable tilt solar panel support system including a support post, a U-shaped pivot bracket attached to the support post in a generally upright orientation and having a pivot pin hole for accommodating a pivot pin, and further having at least one adjustment opening; a rotational support cradle having a pivot pin hole in alignment with the pivot pin hole of the pivot bracket, such that the support cradle is pivotally attached to the pivot bracket, the support cradle further including at least one adjustment opening which aligns with the adjustment opening of the pivot bracket. An adjustment pin is selectively inserted into and through the adjustment openings of the support cradle and pivot bracket to secure the support cradle at a selected angle, and wherein the removal of the adjustment pin permits the rotational support cradle to pivot on the pivot bracket about the pivot pin. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110011990 | DISPLAY SUPPORT SEAT - A display support seat is mounted on a display, such that the display is able to be located on a plane after being supported. In the present invention, a main seat and a cover are mounted to form an accommodation space, and the display is mounted on the main seat. Also, the accommodation space is provided for a main board module to be disposed therein, so as to form a computer host. In such a manner, assembly space demands for a computer and a display is effectively reduced. Moreover, a user may select that the present invention merely serves as a support seat, or merely serves as a computer host, or serve as a support seat and a computer host at the same time depending on practical use demands. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20120241567 | MULTIMEDIA DEVICE STAND - In an illustrative embodiment, a device stand including a holder, a holder mount, and a base is disclosed herein. In this illustrative embodiment, the holder includes a central support, a plurality of arms extending from the central support, and a gripping portion configured to grip a corner of a device coupled to each of the plurality of arms. The holder also includes at least one mounting lock coupled to a back face of the support. The holder mount includes at least one mounting lock configured to removably couple to the at least one mounting lock on the holder. The holder mount may be attached to the base by an articulation joint. The articulation joint allows a user to manipulate the orientation of the holder in one or more planes for optimal use of a device held within the holder. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20090152411 | Adjustable support arm assembly - An adjustable support arm assembly includes a holder frame affixed to a support, a mounting frame for supporting an object, and a coupling structure coupled between the holder frame and the mounting frame. The coupling structure comprises a female coupling member, a male coupling member inserted into the female coupling member, a polygonal shaft with a peripherally toothed head inserted through the female coupling member and the male coupling member and movable between a locking position to lock the female coupling member to the male coupling member and an unlocking position for allowing turning of the female coupling member about the polygonal shaft relative to the male coupling member, and a compression spring that supports the polygonal shaft in the locking position. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20080265107 | Mechanism for Positional Adjustment of an Attached Device - The invention provides mechanisms useful for adjusting the positioning of an attached device, such as a display or input device. In one embodiment, the mechanism is a front end height adjustment mechanism comprising a track apparatus, a display mounting bracket, a sliding bracket, and a motion regulating device. In another embodiment, the mechanism comprises a device support arm, such as a monitor arm. The invention further provides a method for adjusting the positioning of a display or input device, such as a flat screen monitor, wherein the method comprises providing a mechanism of the invention, attaching the mechanism to a support, attaching a display or input device to the mechanism, and positionally adjusting the display or input device. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20110233349 | SUPPORT FRAME - A support frame to support an electronic component of a computer system is provided. The support frame includes four support posts and two pairs of brackets mounted on the support posts. Each bracket includes a bottom surface and two side edges extending from opposite sides of the bottom surface along the same axis. A guide member is slidably mounted between one pair of brackets. The guide member includes a main body and two sliding portions positioned on opposite sides of the main body. A plurality of rolling members is movably mounted between the sliding portion and the corresponding side edges of the at least one pair of brackets. The electronic component is secured to the main body, and generating an amount of roll friction when the electronic component is inserted into or withdrawn from the brackets. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20100308185 | MONITOR SUPPORT ARM - A structure improvement for monitor support arm has a main supporting arm and an extending arm. The main supporting arm has an upper cover and a lower cover. The rear end of the upper cover and the lower cover is pivoted on a connecting seat. The connecting seat is pivoted firmly on a fixing seat fixed on a wall. The front ends of the upper cover and the lower cover is pivoted on an engaging seat. Springs using for supporting and adjusting the supporting strength are installed in the upper cover and the lower cover. The extending arm has an upper cover and a lower cover. The rear ends of the upper cover and the lower cover are pivoted on an engaging seat. The front ends of the upper cover and the lower cover are pivoted on a connecting seat. The front end of the connecting seat is installed on monitor fixing seat for suspending fixedly a monitor by using a shaft. A spring for supporting and adjusting is installed between the upper cover and the lower cover. The structure of the monitor support arm has characteristics of convenience and safety so that the monitor support arm is capable of adjusting angles freely as a user's own choice. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110114805 | BRACKET FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A bracket includes a base, a supporting member and a connecting member. The supporting member is spaced from the base and comprises a supporting portion and an arm pivotally engaging with the supporting portion. The arm is rotatable towards the supporting portion. The connecting member connects the base and the supporting member. The connecting member comprises a plurality of connecting portions foldaway relative to each other. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20100294898 | SUPPORT MECHANISM - A support mechanism includes a bracket, two sliding members, a first arm, a second arm, and an elastic member. The sliding members are slidably connected to the bracket. Each sliding member includes a resisting portion. An end of the first arm is pivotally connected to the bracket. An end of the second arm is pivotally connected to the first arm and the bracket. The elastic member is positioned between the first, second arms and the bracket. An elastic force of the elastic member acts on the first arm and the second arm to make the resisting portions of the sliding members resist the first arm and the second arm. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110174937 | MOUNTING DEVICE - A mounting device for mounting an object on a support includes a base configured to be coupled to the support, and a slide arm coupled to the base and movable between a retracted position and a plurality of extended positions. The slide arm is movable from any of the plurality of extended positions to the retracted position by sliding the slide arm relative to the base without any other manipulation of the mounting device by the user. The slide arm automatically locks relative to the base when the slide arm is moved to the retracted position. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20080272251 | Holding device for medical purposes - A holding device for medical purposes having a carrier arm on whose distal end a medical instrument can be secured and having at least one joint for positioning the carrier arm and/or the medical instrument, where the joint can be converted between the position that releases the joint and the position that blocks the joint. The holding device provides simple operation, reliable positionability, and can be cleaned well. The joint comprises at least two joint members that enter into active connection with one another by mutually engaging catching elements, where the catching elements are positioned essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the carrier arm and are pre-tensed with respect to one another by a spring element, and that in the joint at least one hydraulically or pneumatically spreadable expansion element is positioned by which the joint can be converted into the position that releases the joint. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20100059637 | ROTATABLE MODULE AND SUPPORTING MECHANISM USING THE SAME - A rotatable module includes a pivotal shaft, a rotating washer, a stationary washer, a resilient member, and a fixing member. The rotating washer is rotatably sleeved on the pivotal shaft. The stationary washer is non-rotatably sleeved on the pivotal shaft. The fixing member prevents the above mentioned components from detaching from each other. The rotating washer and the stationary washer have an engaging surface and a resisting surface respectively. The engaging surface resists the resisting surface due to a force of the resilient member. The engaging surface forms a plurality of protrusions, and the resisting surface defines a plurality of grooves to engage with the protrusions. The resisting surface further defines at least one buffering portion adjacent to at least one of the grooves or in at least one of the grooves to receive material flowing from other portions adjacent to the at least one of groove. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100171006 | FIXING MECHANISM FOR FIXING A DISPLAY AND RELATED DISPLAYING DEVICE - A fixing mechanism includes a housing, a clamping component installed on the housing for clamping a display, a driving component connected to the clamping component for driving the clamping component in a first direction, and an elastic component installed inside the housing and connected to the driving component for providing an elastic force to the driving component in a second direction so that the clamping component is capable of clamping the display in a horizontal direction and a perpendicular direction. The first direction and the second direction are different from the horizontal direction and the perpendicular direction. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20110147546 | Adjustable Display Arm - An adjustable display arm utilizing a single motion, friction-locking hinge mechanism to allow a user to adjust the display height across a range sufficient to accommodate different-sized users while supporting the weight of an attached flat-panel display. The adjustable display arm can comprise a base assembly, an arm assembly, and a mount assembly. The arm assembly can have a lower arm bracket, an upper link, a hinge mechanism connecting the upper link's first end to the lower arm bracket, and an upper arm bracket attached to the upper link's second end. The hinge mechanism can have a shaft, a clutch bearing, and a friction pack. When assembled, the arm assembly's hinge mechanism will provide minimal resistance to a user raising an attached flat-panel display. However, the hinge mechanism's friction pack will provide resistance to the lowering of the arm assembly, thereby supporting the weight of an attached flat-panel display and effectively locking the adjustable display arm in the desired position. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110303803 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE - A support structure for a display device is disclosed. The support structure may include a main rail configured to attach to the display. The main rail can have a first mating element extending along a portion of the length of the main rail and the main rail has a profile. The support structure also can have a guide member including a second mating element to mate with the first mating element and a friction pad configured to contact the curved profile. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110303804 | STAND FOR A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - The invention provides a stand for a musical instrument which includes a ground-engaging base, a post which extends from the base and a clamp assembly, attached to the post, which includes a pair of clamping arms, each of which is variably spaced relatively to the other along an axis transverse to the post, to detachably engage a respective side of the instrument, when placed therebetween, to hold the instrument in a convenient position for a user to access and play. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110155866 | CONCENTRIC RING GIMBAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - A tool support system is disclose having a yoke; a plurality of concentric rings having at least one ring pivotally connected to the yoke; a tool fastening mechanism to secure a tool in the support system; and one or more rotation components to permit the tool to rotate within a ring of the support structure. One or more of the concentric rings can be added to the system or can replace one or more concentric rings to accommodate tools of different sizes. The invention includes a method of configuring a support apparatus and a support apparatus kit with various interchangeable parts, and parts that can be built out to varying degrees to permit the support structure to be used on numerous types of tools. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120061530 | PANEL POSITIONING MECHANISM AND DISPLAY DEVICE WITH DIFFERENT POSITIONING MODES - A panel positioning mechanism includes a supporting component, and a slot is formed on a side of the supporting component. The panel positioning mechanism further includes a loading component disposed on a side of the supporting component, a rotational spring set connected to the supporting component and the loading component, a fixing component set for fixing the supporting component, the loading component, and the rotational spring set, a contacting component connected to the loading component and disposed inside the slot in a slidable manner so as to constrain rotation of the loading component within a first range, and a releasing component passing through the loading component and fixed on the contacting component for driving a contacting portion of the contacting component to separate from the slot on the supporting component, so that the loading component can rotate outside the first range. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120012717 | Musical Instrument Stand - The present invention comprises a stand for a musical instrument, such as a guitar. The stand is primarily comprised of a first plate, a second plate, a top holder and two bottom supports. The first plate is attached to the back of the body of the instrument. The second plate is pivotally attached to the first plate. The top holder is attached to the top of the first plate at a first end and extends up and over the top of the body of the instrument. Two bottom supports extend from the bottom of the first plate down and under the body of the instrument. When the second plate pivots away from the first plate when the stand is in use, the second plate and the two bottom supports fully support said guitar in an upright position. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120234990 | BARRIER APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A FLEXIBLE BANNER - Banner apparatus ( | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120312936 | HOLDING DEVICE OF TABLET ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A holding device is provided for holding a tablet electronic device and includes a retention seat, which has left and right side faces and a lower face at each of which a clamping member is provided. Each clamping member has an inner end movably received in an interior space of the retention seat and forms a toothed rack mating a toothed wheel, whereby the clamping members are movable simultaneously. The clamping members have outer ends forming pawls extending beyond side faces of the retention seat, whereby with the tablet electronic device positioned on the holding device, the clamping members are moved to have pawls thereof engaging and thus retaining the tablet electronic device in position without undesirably falling off the holding device and thus being damaged. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20100206999 | Holding Apparatus - The invention discloses a holding apparatus, which includes a fixed body, a carrying stand and a signal cable. The fixed body includes a ball joint, extending portion and a cable tunnel. The cable tunnel, disposed within the fixed body, is connected to a first opening of the ball joint. The carrying stand includes a casing, a pivot component and a transmitting interface. The ball joint is pivotally connected to the pivot component through a second opening of the casing. The signal cable, disposed through the cable tunnel of the ball joint, is electrically connected to the transmitting interface within the carrying stand. When the carrying stand rotates relative to the fixed body, a limiting portion of the pivot component is used for stopping the extending portion, so as to limit a rotating angle of the carrying stand. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100051760 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device includes a seat, a support member, an adjusting member, and a display panel. The adjusting member is moveably attached to the rear of the display panel. The adjusting member includes a pair of first linkage poles, a pair of second linkage poles, a pair of third linkage poles, a fixing member, a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft, a third rotating shaft, and a fourth rotating shaft. The linkage poles and rotating shaft form a transmutable quadrilateral. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20120175474 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOLDER - A holder for an electronic device includes a head with elastically flexible portions configured to removably receive the electronic device with a snap-fit interlock, a neck for supporting the head relative to a surface, and a ball and socket connector coupling the neck to the head, the ball and socket connector configured to allow adjustment of the yaw, the pitch, and the roll of the electronic device with respect to the neck when the electronic device is coupled to the head. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20110095144 | SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A support device ( | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110095143 | Base Structure for Monitor - The present invention is related to a base structure which can support a monitor. A fixed portion is firmly disposed on the rear casing of the monitor and contains at least one slide rail. A slide portion can move up and down by means of the slide rail. A spring is linked to the fixed portion and the slide portion. One end of the push bar is pivotally linked to the slide portion. A first stand is firmly disposed on the rear casing. A second stand is pivotally linked to the first stand. Another end of the push bar is pivotally linked to the second stand. In this manner, the monitor may adjust the expanding angle of the second stand so as to place the monitor on the desk or hang the monitor on the wall. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20120074272 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOLDER - In some embodiments, provided is an electronic device holder including a body and one or more securing members coupled to the body. The securing members, during use, couple the body to an electronic device such that relative movement between the electronic device and the body is inhibited. The electronic device holder further includes a support member coupled to the body, the support member including an external shape grippable by a human hand such that a user can securely hold the electronic device by clutching the support member during use. During use, the support member bears at least a portion of the weight of the electronic device. The support member is coupled to the body such that the support member is angularly movable in three planes relative to the body during use. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120181398 | Portable Section Remote Camera Tower - A portable section remote camera tower is an apparatus that used to elevate a camera off the ground. The apparatus is constructed from thin structural pipes, which makes the apparatus relatively inexpensive and relatively easy to assemble. The apparatus comprises a center support, a plurality of ground plates, a plurality of turnbuckles, and a camera adjustment system. The center support is a vertical structural member that is the main support for the camera from the bottom. The plurality of turnbuckles pulls the top of the center support from all directions towards the ground to keep the center support plumb. The center support and the plurality of turnbuckles are anchored to the ground by the plurality of ground plates. The camera adjustment system is used to tilt and pan the camera. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120261529 | Apparatus and Systems for Mounting an Electrical Switching Device - Described herein are mounting plates which facilitate securing of the electrical switching device to an object. The plate mounts to an object and is configured to secure one or more electrical switching devices. The mounting plate includes a planar surface having a plurality of first through holes configured to secure an electrical switching device to a first side of the planar surface. The mounting plate further includes a bracket attached to a second side of the planar surface configured to secure the mounting plate to another object. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120267486 | ADJUSTABLE FLOWER POT SUPPORT - A flower pot holder includes a collapsing frame assembly that moves between two configurations; an open configuration and a drawn-in configuration. In the first configuration, the frame assembly is spaced from a central axis, over which a flower pot is disposed. In the second configuration, members of the frame assembly are moved toward the central axis of the frame assembly, thereby engaging and holding the flower pot. Moreover, the force that causes the frame assembly to move from the first configuration to the second configuration is the weight of the flower pot; that is, as a user places the flower pot on the frame assembly, the frame assembly automatically moves to the second configuration to grip the flower pot. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120318937 | MOUNTING FOR A PORTABLE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus for a portable device having a body with a base covered by a cover having an exterior interface surface, the base and cover substantially enclosing an interior space therebetween with two pivots in spaced apart positions between the base and cover. A pair of substantially rigid arms crossing in a substantially X-shaped pattern and spreadable about the interface surface of the cover are set within the body. Each of the arms has: a rotation portion pivotally coupled to one of the pivots, a pair of substantially upright clamping fingers adjacent to opposite distal end portions thereof and positioned externally of the interior space of the body and projected upwardly above the exterior interface surface of the cover portion thereof, and a handle projected therefrom. A biasing member is coupled between attachment points of the arms for biasing together opposing pairs of the clamping fingers. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120273630 | MULTIMEDIA DEVICE STAND - A device stand including a holder, a holder mount, and a base is disclosed herein. The holder has a back face and is configured to hold a device. A holder mounting lock and a holder electrical connection are located on the back face of the holder. The holder electrical connection is electrically connected to an electronic connection configured to connect to the device. The holder mount includes a mounting lock configured to removably couple to the holder mounting lock. The holder mount also includes an electric connector configured to electrically connect to the holder electrical connection. The holder mount may be attached to the base by an articulation joint. The articulation joint allows a user to manipulate the orientation of the holder in one or more planes for optimal use of a device held within the holder. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120273631 | Adapter and Mechanism for Attaching Accessories to Support Structures - The present disclosure relates to an adapter and a mechanism for attaching accessories to support structures. The adapter generally comprises a base configured for attachment to a support structure; a housing connected to the base; at least one rotating member coupled with the housing; a locking means arranged and configured to selectively engage the at least one rotating member; an accessory attachment member configured to receive at least one accessory; and at least one arm having a first end connected to the accessory attachment member and having a second end connected to the at least one rotating member. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120325986 | SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A supporting assembly for an electronic device, includes a mounting piece and a stand. The mounting piece is mounted on the electronic device. The mounting piece includes a connection piece which defines a pivot hole. The stand includes a shaft. A friction piece is mounted on the shaft and adapted to rotate together with the shaft. The shaft is inserted in the pivot hole and rotatable in the pivot hole. The friction piece provides a firm and stable, but adjustable, base around which the stand can be positioned as required. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120091296 | Adjustable Supporting Apparatus of Object Holder - An adjustable supporting apparatus of an object holder includes a body including an upper seat mounted on an upper end thereof for receiving an object, and a plurality of support elements, wherein each of the support elements has one end axially connected on the upper seat of the body by means of an axial rotating structure and another end having an abutting portion formed thereon to rotate axially by means of the axial rotating structure and to abut against the object. Hence each of the support elements is capable of being rotated to adjust a desired holding range and height with respect to the size of the object to enhance utility. | 04-19-2012 |
