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Document | Title | Date |
20080197256 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT ARM FOR AUDIO VISUAL DEVICE - An adjustable arm supports a device housing with respect to a base and allows the position of the device housing to be adjusted as desired. The adjustable arm has segments joined by pivot joints, with passages therethrough to allow wires to be strung through the arm segments and joints so as to be shielded by the arm. The joints can be either dual-pivot joints or single pivot joints, and for both types of joints, the frictional resistance of the joints can be adjusted. In some embodiments, the elements of the arm can be strung onto the wiring prior to assembly. | 08-21-2008 |
20080277551 | Rotating bracket assembly for collapsible and permanent building-frame construction - A rotating bracket assembly comprises first and second members, each of which defines a channel having opposing sides coupled to a common base. The first member is nested within the second member with adjacent opposing sides being hingedly coupled to one another so that the first member can freely rotate 360° relative to the second member to achieve a plurality of rotational positions. A first plurality of holes formed in the opposing sides of the first member at least partially align with a second plurality of holes formed in the opposing sides of the second member for each of the rotational positions. | 11-13-2008 |
20090039224 | Extension arm devices and methods of manufacture - The present invention provides enhanced extension arm assemblies for supporting various user devices such as flat panel displays and other equipment. The extension arm assemblies include endcaps that connect to a mounting device or to other equipment. In order to stably support the weight of the user device, the endcap, and in particular the endcap shaft, needs to be fabricated accordingly. In one embodiment, the shaft of the endcap has an enhanced cruciform configuration where corners along the shaft are radiused or otherwise curved. In another embodiment, the endcap shaft is formed of wrought steel and the main body of the endcap is cast onto the shaft. These shaft configurations provide superior strength and stability. Another endcap configuration integrally casts a tube with the endcap body and provides enhanced range of motion for the extension arm. Methods of manufacturing these devices are also provided. | 02-12-2009 |
20090090830 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SECURING A BOW - A device and method for securing a bow while hunting is provided. The device generally includes a base, a support arm rotatably mounted to the base, a connecting arm connected to the support arm, and a retaining arm rotatably connected to the connecting arm and mounted for rotation between an open position and a closed position to secure the limb of the bow. The support arm acts as a lever arm wherein the weight of the bow causes the connecting arm to move and the retaining arm to rotate from an open position to a closed position to secure the limb of the bow. | 04-09-2009 |
20090179126 | STAND FOR FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY - A stand for a display device, such as a flat-panel display, selectively accommodates mounting surfaces having disparate orientations with improved stability and durability, to facilitate viewing of the flat-panel display in either of at least two physical states of orientation as necessary or desired, specifically, with respect to both horizontal and vertical mounting surfaces. The stand includes a pivoting arm for receiving the display device, the pivoting arm including a locking member having at least two locking devices; a support arm for receiving a base; and a locking release coupled to the pivoting arm by a pivot pin and coupled to the support arm by a releasing pin for loading an elastic member, the locking release including a lever having an upper end for receiving the pivot pin and a lower end for receiving the releasing pin and compressing the elastic member, the upper end including a set of locking devices formed in correspondence to the at least two locking devices of the locking member to enable a selective engagement between one of the locking devices of the lever and one of the locking devices of the locking member. | 07-16-2009 |
20090179127 | PAN SYSTEMS - Pan systems are provided. Pan systems illustratively include a hobby servo motor having a splined output shaft, a rotatable auxiliary shaft that is approximately parallel to the splined output shaft, and a one piece support frame. In an embodiment, the one piece support frame has a top panel, a center panel, a first side, and a second side. The top panel and the center panel are approximately parallel. The first side and the second side are approximately parallel. The top panel and the center panel are approximately perpendicular to the first side and the second side. The top and center panels illustratively each include a hobby servo motor aperture and an auxiliary shaft aperture. The hobby servo motor is positioned within the hobby servo apertures and the rotatable auxiliary shaft is positioned within the auxiliary shaft apertures. | 07-16-2009 |
20090189040 | Angular orientation device for solar panels - There is provided an angular orientation device ( | 07-30-2009 |
20090236484 | SUPPORT FOR THE HOLDING AND POSITIONING OF A UTILITY LOAD IN SPACE - In a support for holding and positioning a utility load in space having a base ( | 09-24-2009 |
20090272866 | Articulted Arm With Adjustable, Spring Loaded Joints - This invention relates to a support auxiliary means. Particularly, it relates to 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 joint and socket, adjustable at any spacial position and direction providing a three dimension movability and ability to hold suspended articles in a specific determined point selected at such space. Cellular or mobile telephones are equipments where this device has a broad application. | 11-05-2009 |
20090314911 | CAB SUPPORTING APPARATUS OF WORK MACHINE - A cab frame ( | 12-24-2009 |
20100006727 | POSITIONING SYSTEM WITH TILTING ARM SUPPORT FOR IMAGING DEVICES - A positioning system for imaging devices is provided. The positioning system includes an imaging element and a tilting arm support having the imaging element coupled thereto. The tilting arm support includes a linkage to tilt the imaging element when the tilting arm support moves. | 01-14-2010 |
20100019111 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SECURING A BOW - A device and method for securing a bow while hunting is provided. The device generally includes a base, a support arm rotatably mounted to the base, a connecting arm connected to the support arm, and a retaining arm rotatably connected to the connecting arm and mounted for rotation between an open position and a closed position to secure the limb of the bow. The support arm acts as a lever arm wherein the weight of the bow causes the connecting arm to move and the retaining arm to rotate from an open position to a closed position to secure the limb of the bow. | 01-28-2010 |
20100038508 | Support Arm - The invention relates to a support arm for an apparatus, preferably for a display screen, comprising a first fastening part for attaching the support arm 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 joint which makes rotation about a first axis of rotation possible, a second member which, at a first end, is coupled to the first pivot joint, and, at a second end, is provided with a second pivot joint which makes rotation about a second axis of rotation possible, a second fastening part for attaching the apparatus to the support arm, which second fastening part is coupled to the second pivot joint, the first and second axes of rotation essentially being parallel to one another. | 02-18-2010 |
20100078537 | Universal mounting apparatus - A ball-and-socket joint assembly includes a stationary object, a movable object, and a mounting apparatus. The mounting apparatus has first and second rigid link sections, each link section having an upper socket section and a lower socket section, so that an upper receiving space is defined by the two upper socket sections and a lower receiving space is defined by the two lower socket sections. The assembly further includes an upper coupler having an upper ball that is received for rotation inside the upper receiving space, with the movable object secured to the upper coupler, and a lower coupler having a lower ball that is received for rotation inside the lower receiving space, with the stationary object secured to the lower coupler. A link member secures the link sections together with the upper ball retained inside the upper receiving space, and with the lower ball retained inside the lower receiving space. | 04-01-2010 |
20100171018 | Kinematic ball screw adjusters - The present invention provides a kinematic mounting apparatus comprising: a plurality of spherical mount means; and a plurality of grooved mount means; wherein said mount means are operable to support a platform. The present invention relates to adjustable mounts. In particular, the present invention relates to mounting arrangements for optical devices requiring linear and tilt adjustment whereby a platform, which is usually either a mirror or a support for a mirror, should remain in a stress free condition at all times. | 07-08-2010 |
20100213335 | SWIVELABLE FIXING SEAT - The present invention discloses a swivelable fixing seat, which comprises the casing sleeves the seat body. The seat body has at least one elastic element and a guide slot. Compressing the elastic element makes the accommodation base and the two movable clamp members retract into or protrude from the casing, whereby the unused fixing seat occupies less space. The casing has a shaft thereinside. A screw fastens the shaft to the seat body, and another screw penetrates the guide slot and fastens to a screw stud of the seat body. Rotating the shaft drives the screw to slide in the guide slot to guide the rotation of the electronic device. Then, the electronic device is positioned at a specified angle. | 08-26-2010 |
20100243839 | DEPLOYMENT APPARATUSES - Embodiments of the present invention include a deployment apparatus comprising a deployment object, a deployment arm, a deployment link, a pivot housing, at least two linear guides, and a gas spring. The deployment object is coupled to the deployment arm, which is pivotally coupled to the deployment link. An opposing end of the deployment link is fixedly coupled to a structure. The pivot housing is adjacent the connection between the deployment link and the deployment arm. The pivot housing is slidingly engaged with the at least two linear guides. The gas spring is coupled to the pivot housing, which pushes the pivot housing to an upper end of the at least two linear guides and causes the deployment link to rotate the deployment arm from a stowed angle to a released angle and results in a displaced vertical distance. | 09-30-2010 |
20100258694 | SUSPENSION DEVICE - The present invention concerns a suspension device for free positioning of equipment in rooms used for medical purposes. Multiple open-profile links, comprising a central link ( | 10-14-2010 |
20110127397 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR DISPLAY EQUIPMENT - The present invention provides a mounting system for securely mounting display equipment, such as a monitor or a display screen. The mounting system comprises: a support structure ( | 06-02-2011 |
20110253865 | APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A DEVICE - An apparatus for positioning a device. The apparatus includes a coupling member, a first arm, a second arm, and a sloped support member. The coupling member defines a first opening and a second opening. The first arm passes through the first opening, and the coupling member is movably connected to the first arm. The second arm passes through the second opening. The sloped support member is releasably connected to the second arm. The apparatus has at least five degrees of freedom. | 10-20-2011 |
20110266407 | INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY SUPPORT APPARATUS - An instrument assembly support apparatus is disclosed. In some embodiments, the instrument assembly support apparatus may be for supporting an instrument assembly. The instrument assembly may include an instrument support arm. In some embodiments, the instrument assembly support apparatus may include a base fixedly mountable onto the external frame, a pivot assembly mounted for pivoting relative to the base, an arm assembly extending along a longitudinal axis, and a support assembly configured to support the instrument assembly on the arm assembly. | 11-03-2011 |
20110290971 | ADJUSTABLE DISPLAY BRACKET - A rotatably adjustable mounting bracket for attachment to a display device and a mounting system affixable to mount surface and providing rotational adjustability of the attached display about an axis substantially perpendicular to the principal plane of the display device. The device mounting bracket including at least one set of openings comprising a plurality of openings located in the plate to substantially align with mounting holes located on the display device. Each of the openings having an adjustment portion adapted to receive a portion of the display device fastener attached to the display device and moveable within the adjustment portion to permit rotational movement of the display device relative to the mounting bracket. | 12-01-2011 |
20120056055 | CHASSIS MODULE FOR FIXING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A chassis module for fixing electronic devices includes a fixing chassis unit and a first movable chassis unit. The fixing chassis unit has a fixing chassis body and a first fixing retaining structure disposed on a first lateral wall of the fixing chassis body. The first movable chassis unit is detachably disposed in the fixing chassis body. The first movable chassis unit has a first movable chassis body, a first movable retaining structure disposed on a first lateral wall of the first movable chassis body and mated with the first fixing retaining structure, and at least one support element bent downwardly and extended from one lateral wall of the first movable chassis body. Therefore, after the first movable chassis unit is assembled in the fixing chassis unit, the support element provides support function for the first movable chassis unit to prevent the first movable chassis unit from inclining or collapsing. | 03-08-2012 |
20130001389 | DEPLOYMENT APPARATUSES - Embodiments of the present invention include a deployment apparatus comprising a deployment object, a deployment arm, a deployment link, a pivot housing, at least two linear guides, and a gas spring. The deployment object is coupled to the deployment arm, which is pivotally coupled to the deployment link. An opposing end of the deployment link is fixedly coupled to a structure. The pivot housing is adjacent the connection between the deployment link and the deployment arm. The pivot housing is slidingly engaged with the at least two linear guides. The gas spring is coupled to the pivot housing, which pushes the pivot housing to an upper end of the at least two linear guides and causes the deployment link to rotate the deployment arm from a stowed angle to a released angle and results in a displaced vertical distance. | 01-03-2013 |
20130075561 | SLIDE ASSEMBLY WITH TILT MOUNT - A slide assembly with tilt mount includes an outer slide segment defining a first length and an inner slide segment slidably engaged with the outer slide segment. The inner slide segment defines a second length that is less than said first length. A mount is carried by the inner slide segment and includes a mounting bracket configured to support a piece of electronic equipment, such as a monitor. At least one pivot assembly is interposed between the mount and the inner slide segment. The at least one pivot assembly permits the mount to be tilted relative to the inner slide segment. Preferably, the slide assembly permits at least four locked positions of the monitor or other electronic equipment. | 03-28-2013 |
20130099081 | UNIVERSAL ARM SYSTEM - A universal arm has a proximal end, a distal end and a middle portion therebetween. The middle portion has a plurality of interconnected ball and socket pieces. A plurality of clamps are selectively fixedly connected to the distal end of the universal arm by a connection that permits the selective rotation of each one of the plurality of clamps by 360° with respect to the distal end of the universal arm. | 04-25-2013 |
20130119219 | Articulated Mechanical Arm - An articulated wall mounted mechanical arm includes a swivel joint for attachment to a wall surface through a bracket. The swivel joint is formed with a central open-ended pass-through space which is dimensioned and configured to enable cabling (for example an electric cable) with a cable connector attached to pass through the space and enter a lengthwise extending open sided channel formed in an arm section of the mechanical arm. Removable covers and/or caps are provided selectively to close the open side of the channel and at least one open end of the pass-through space. | 05-16-2013 |
20130126688 | SUPPORT FRAME FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A support frame for supporting an electronic device includes a fixing base for grasping the electronic device, two support assemblies, an angle adjusting mechanism connecting the fixing base to the support assemblies, and an adjusting plate. The angle adjusting mechanism includes a connecting member, a mating member, and an adjusting assembly. The connecting member is connected to the support assembly. The adjusting assembly includes an adjusting shaft and an adjusting cap engaged with the adjusting shaft. The connecting member and the mating member are sleeved on the adjusting shaft. The adjusting plate is sleeved on the adjusting shaft, and positioned between the connecting member and the mating member. | 05-23-2013 |
20130193290 | Low-profile quick-adjust mount for laptop computer - A mount is provided for removably attaching a laptop computer releasably connected to a platform in a vehicle. The mount includes a handle, an interface bay, a pivot plate, a plurality of holders, and a collar. The handle mounts to the vehicle. The interface bay removably attaches to the platform onto which the computer mounts. The pivot plate mounts to the bay. Each of the holders wraps around the handle and attaches to the pivot plate. The collar releasably secures the pivot plate at an angle relative to vehicle horizontal. The platform can rotate in pitch relative to the handle and can pivot in roll relative to the pivot plate. | 08-01-2013 |
20130200235 | ADJUSTING MECHANISM, IN PARTICULAR IN THE INTERIOR FITTINGS AREA OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to an adjusting mechanism, in particular in the interior fittings area of a motor vehicle, in which a support structure is movable relative to a base element. | 08-08-2013 |
20130228663 | APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A DEVICE - An apparatus for positioning a device. The apparatus includes a coupling member, a first arm, a second arm, and a sloped support member. The coupling member defines a first opening and a second opening. The first arm passes through the first opening, and the coupling member is movably connected to the first arm. The second arm passes through the second opening. The sloped support member is releasably connected to the second arm. The apparatus has at least five degrees of freedom. | 09-05-2013 |
20130264448 | SUSPENDING ARM FOR AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR AN OPERATING ROOM - A suspending arm comprises a multifunction head provided with a main transversal slide able to receive the engagement of a secondary slide of an electrical appliance, and a main electrical plug coupled with actuation means arranged so as to move the plug longitudinally between a retracted position in which it is retracted and an advanced position in which it protrudes so that it can be engaged with a secondary electrical plug of the electrical appliance, and thus ensure the mechanical and electrical connection between the multifunction head and the electrical appliance. An equipment for an operating room comprises a suspending arm supporting an electrical appliance comprising a secondary slide and a secondary electrical plug. | 10-10-2013 |
20130264449 | ADJUSTABLE POSITION LOAD SUPPORTING ARM, LOAD SUSPENDING DEVICE - An adjustable-position load supporting arm ( | 10-10-2013 |
20130277523 | GIMBALED MOUNT SYSTEM FOR SATELLITES - Described herein is a method and system for gimbaled mounting of satellite dishes. The gimbaled mount for satellite systems overcomes some of the most common negative events affecting satellite communications. The system is a cost effective solution that amortizes the cost of the additional equipment to well over the customary three to five years for satellite use and extends its working life expectancy to 20 years or more. Utilization of stainless steel rather than normal steel or lighter duty aluminum further extends the mounting systems longevity. The inclusion of an environmental feedback system for both snow and ice damage, wind damage, and earthquake damage increases the projected useful life of the mounting system. | 10-24-2013 |
20130299658 | Support Apparatus for Suspending a Display - A support apparatus for suspending a display includes two suspenders and two repositioning units. Each suspender includes a connection member, a joint member, and two parallel arms extending between and pivoted to the connection member and the joint member. Each repositioning unit is connected between a corresponding arm and a corresponding one of the connection member and the joint member, and includes a variable-length cylinder. One of the repositioning units further includes a linking rod having opposite ends connected pivotally and respectively to a corresponding variable-length cylinder and a corresponding one of the connection member and the joint member of a respective suspender. | 11-14-2013 |
20130327911 | Support Mechanism - A support mechanism ( | 12-12-2013 |
20140021315 | PRODUCT DISPLAY FIXTURE - A display fixture includes a fixed component including a product receiving portion and an elongated spine portion, a first adjustable component insertably engaged with the elongated spine portion and including a product receiving portion and an adjustment portion, a second adjustable component insertably engaged with the elongated spine portion and including a product receiving portion and an adjustment portion, a third adjustable component insertably engaged with the elongated spine portion and including a product receiving portion and an adjustment portion. The first adjustable component operates to slidably adjust a distance between the product receiving portion of the fixed component and the product receiving portion of the first adjustable component, while the second adjustable component and the third adjustable component operate to slidably adjust a distance between the product receiving portion of the second adjustable component and the product receiving portion of the third adjustable component. | 01-23-2014 |
20140138506 | Support System with Lock - A support system with a locking mechanism for positioning and securing electronic equipment. The support system includes a base, a riser coupled to the base, a support coupled to the riser and a locking mechanism positioned at a distal end of the riser. The locking mechanism includes a first block, a second block and a fastener. The first block has a first aperture, a first inclined surface and distal surface including a lip. The second block comprising a second aperture and a second inclined surface, wherein tightening the fastener slides the first block with respect to the second block, such that the first inclined surface wedges against the second inclined surface. Methods of locking a support to a riser using the locking mechanism. | 05-22-2014 |
20140138507 | Apparatus For Supporting A Tablet - An apparatus for supporting a tablet includes a case for receiving the tablet. A swivel includes a socket and a ball disposed and retained therein. The ball is selectively rotatable relative to the socket. The ball is coupled to the case and the socket is coupled to a mounting post. The mounting post is releasably fixed to a mounting bar. The mounting bar defines a mounting slot configured to fix the apparatus relative to a structure, such as a microphone stand or the like. The apparatus includes clamping mechanisms to enable a user to selectively fix and release the components of the apparatus such that a user can configure and fix the apparatus to a desired position for interfacing with the tablet, and then lock the apparatus in that desired position. | 05-22-2014 |
20140246551 | ADJUSTABLE HOLDER FOR DEVICES - Disclosed is an adjustable holder for devices with a simplified design for accommodating devices of various form factors and shapes. The adjustable holder comprises at least a pair of offset, generally parallel arms that are slidable within corresponding openings of a support in order to adjust the arms and fixedly position the arms at varying distances relative to the support. The adjustable holder further comprises a gripping member coupled to a distal end of each of the arms to grip a device at opposing sides of the device. In some embodiments, the arms are adjustable via a two-part ratcheting mechanism. In yet other embodiments, the gripping members are rotatable to accommodate devices of various geometries. The holder can fit onto a stand or structure to hold a device in a fixed position. | 09-04-2014 |
20140339388 | REVERSIBLE VIEWING DISPLAY MOUNTING - In an example embodiment, a mounting structure for mounting a display monitor to a panel. The mounting allows the display monitor to be rotated so that it can be seen from either side of the panel. | 11-20-2014 |
20140361134 | SUSPENDING ARM COMBINED TO SCREEN SUPPORTING FRAME - A suspending arm combined to a screen supporting frame comprises an upper supporting arm; a lower supporting arm; a supporting seat joint having a first adaptor unit and a first pivot unit; the first pivot unit being pivoted to the upper supporting arm and lower supporting arm; a screen joint including a second adaptor unit and a second pivot unit; the second pivot unit being pivoted to the upper supporting arm and lower supporting arm; one end of the connecting block being pivoted into the screen joint; an air pressure; one end of an air pressure bar being pivoted to the lower supporting arm and another end of air pressure bar being pivoted to the connecting block; a fine adjusting unit including a screw and a positioning block; the screw passing through the positioning block and being then screwed to the connecting block. | 12-11-2014 |
20150048229 | DEVICE FOR MANUALLY UNLOCKING A HOLDING MECHANISM TO WHICH A LOAD CAN BE APPLIED - The invention relates to a device ( | 02-19-2015 |
20150108309 | CARRIER DEVICE - A carrier device has a support frame, ( | 04-23-2015 |
20150330563 | ALIGNMENT SWIVEL AND METHOD - An apparatus for mounting a device, an adjustable swivel mount, and a method are provided. The apparatus includes a bracket ( | 11-19-2015 |
20150338018 | PLANAR NON-COMPRESSIBLE RIGIDIZABLE CHAIN ASSEMBLY - Disclosed are various examples of support assemblies comprising multiple elements engaged together and independently rotatable within or substantially parallel to a reference plane while resisting twisting, rotation, or other movement in directions other than substantially within or parallel to the reference plane. The elements typically include projecting members received within cavities of adjacent elements that are configured to allow the resulting assembly to collectively flex within, or substantially parallel to, the reference plane while resisting movement in other directions. | 11-26-2015 |
20160018618 | Precision Optical Mount for Optical Devices - An optical mount and mounting system including an optical device, a housing, and a plurality of optical mounts that couple the optical device to the optical housing. Each mount includes a sleeve attached to the optical device and each sleeve includes a bore. Studs are attached to the optical housing and each stud includes an outer bonding surface extending through the bore of each sleeve. Once the optical device is aligned properly, a curable material is deposited into the sleeve and cured between the sleeve and the stud, such that the curable material couples the sleeve and the stud to each other to provide a robust structural joint that minimizes self-induced stresses into the optic. A series of annular conical portions and corresponding surfaces are provided to retain registration of the optical device against dynamic shearing and bending forces. A method of aligning and mounting an optical device is provided. | 01-21-2016 |
20160069438 | ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR SYNCHRONIZED ADJUSTMENT OF EXTENDABLE MEMBERS - An adjusting device having first and second extendable members includes a synchronizing mechanism for making adjustments of the first and second extendable members. Each of the first and second extendable members defines an extension axis and includes an extendable portion adjustable along the extension axis to an extended length. The synchronizing mechanism is connected to the first and second extendable members and is operable to simultaneously adjust an extended length of the first and second extendable portions such that the extended length of the first extendable portion and the extended length of the second extendable portion are substantially equal. | 03-10-2016 |
20160091138 | Universal Arm System - A universal arm has a proximal end, a distal end and a middle portion therebetween. The middle portion has a plurality of interconnected ball and socket pieces. A plurality of clamps are selectively fixedly connected to the distal end of the universal arm by a connection that permits the selective rotation of each one of the plurality of clamps by 360° with respect to the distal end of the universal arm. | 03-31-2016 |