Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
248125100 | Vertically | 61 |
20080210831 | STAND - A system is provided for supporting one or more objects above an operating surface. A central frame extends upwardly from a base and supports one or more attachment members for supporting a variety of objects. In one aspect the objects supported by the system are targets that receive striking forces from external sources. A force measuring device may be associated with the targets. The central frame may be adjustable so that the height of the objects supported by the system may be varied. The base may include stabilizer members that are movable between collapsed and extended positions. Weight of various types may be associated with the stabilizer members to promote stability of the system. Wheels may be associated with the base to enable transport of the system from one location to another. | 09-04-2008 |
20080237413 | Holding arrangement having a weight balance - A holding arrangement is suitable especially for medical-optical equipment ( | 10-02-2008 |
20080302925 | Advanced IV Transfer System - The present invention illustrates the orderly movement of an IV pole, transfer of an IV pole, device to manipulate said IV pole, method of transporting device to manipulate said IV pole with patient related suspension platforms and management and storage of components to complete said transfer of IV pole to/from patient related suspension platforms. | 12-11-2008 |
20090134286 | Support Structure Torque Transfer Function - The present disclose a support structure with torque transfer function, comprising a link member, whose bottom and top portions have an upper end and a lower end, respectively; a pair of main supports oppositely and perpendicularly disposed at the surface of the base member and are pivoted to the lower end of the link member through an intermediate hinges, such that the link member is rotatably pivoted between the two main brackets; a base member having a pair of oppositely and perpendicularly arranged auxiliary brackets disposed at one side of the pair of main brackets, a base hinge pivoted between the pair of main brackets and the pair of auxiliary brackets, and a base hinge socketingly connected to a resilient support and disposed between the main brackets and the auxiliary brackets, respectively, having one end passing through the auxiliary bracket and socketingly connected to a linkage part and the other end passing the main bracket; and a torque transfer device having upper and lower rotation parts pivoted to the intermediate hinge and the base hinge so as to move synchronously together and a connecting part linking the upper and lower rotation parts to rotate in the same direction, thereby forming a torque transmission path. | 05-28-2009 |
20100006716 | SUPPORT FRAME FOR A VARIETY KINDS OF DISPLAY DEVICES - A support frame for a variety of display devices includes a base, a frame, a sliding part, and a rotation part. The frame is located on the base and has a receiving portion and at least one friction enhancer located in the receiving portion. The sliding part can slide upwards or downwards is located at the frame. The rotation part, pivoted with the sliding part, rotates between a fixed location and a release location; and furthermore has a leaning portion that extends into the receiving portion of the frame. When the rotation part is located at the fixed location, the leaning portion tightly leans against the friction enhancer so that the display device is positioned at the frame. When the rotation part is located at the release location, there is a distance between the leaning portion and the friction enhancer so that the display device can slide upwards or downwards. | 01-14-2010 |
20100051761 | SUPPORT STAND AND FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY MONITOR USING SAME - A support stand includes a support member, a friction member, a first connecting bracket, and a second connecting bracket. The support member includes a base portion and two arched plates extending from an end of the base portion. The friction member is rotatably clamped by the arched plates. The first connecting bracket connected to a first end of the friction member. The second connecting bracket connected to a second end of the friction member opposite to the first end. The second connecting bracket is detachably attached to the first connecting bracket. | 03-04-2010 |
20100059639 | ARCHERY BOW STAND - An archery bow stand is provided with an upright guide extending from a base. An upright support cooperates with the upright guide for selective adjustment of an upright position, with a support member sized to receive an archery bow to pivot relative thereto. A horizontal guide extends from the base. A horizontal support having a rest portion, cooperates with the horizontal guide for selective adjustment of a horizontal position. A method for securing a bow to the bow stand is provided by adjusting a vertical position of the support member relative to the upright guide. A horizontal position of the rest portion is adjusted to contact the intermediate portion of the bow thereby limiting the bow from pivoting due to an offset center of gravity, without removing any components from the bow or attaching any fasteners to the bow. | 03-11-2010 |
20100108829 | SUPPORT STAND FOR FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY MONITOR AND ELEVATING SUPPORT USED FOR SUPPORT STAND - The support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a rotatable bracket, and an elevating support rotatably connected to the rotatable bracket. The elevating support includes a base member and a connecting module. First end portions of the first and second link brackets are rotatably connected to the connecting module, second end portions of the first and second link brackets are rotatably connected to the base member. The connecting module includes a connecting member and two pivotal shafts. The connecting member forms two protruding poles on two ends. Each protruding pole defines a positioning hole. Each pivotal shaft extends through the first end portion of each of the first and second link brackets, and engages with the positioning hole of each protruding pole. | 05-06-2010 |
20100123053 | SUPPORT STAND FOR FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY MONITOR AND ELEVATING SUPPORT USED FOR SUPPORT STAND - The support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a rotatable bracket, a hinge assembly, a base member, a first and a second link brackets. The hinge assembly includes a connecting piece, and a pivotal shaft inserted through the connecting piece and the rotatable bracket. The pivotal shaft forms a restricting flange. The base member includes a supporting block forming a restricting pole. The first link bracket forms two limiting protrusions on the first and second end portions. The first end portions of the first and second link brackets are rotatably connected to the connecting piece, the second end portions of the first and second link brackets are rotatably connected to the supporting block. The two limiting protrusions of the first link bracket abut the restricting flange and the restricting pole respectively, thus adjusting the support stand to move between a first utmost position and a second utmost position. | 05-20-2010 |
20100224741 | Monitor Clamping Device - A monitor clamping device includes a first board having multiple first hooks and a second board having multiple second hooks, the monitor is clamped between the first and second hooks. Multiple first slots are defined in the second board and multiple first guide plates are connected to the first board. The first guide plates movably extend through the first slots. Multiple second guide plates are connected to the second board and engaged with the first guide plates when the first guide plates are moved to a lower end of the first slots. A resilient unit is connected between the first and second board so as to adjust the distance between the first and second hooks. The monitor clamping device can clamp different size monitors. | 09-09-2010 |
20100252695 | COLLAPSIBLE LOCKABLE SUPPORT FRAME ASSEMBLY AND LOCKING MECHANISM USED THEREIN - A collapsible lockable support frame assembly includes a support frame pivoted to the support arm of a stand and having two parallel sliding rails, a slide holder carrying a positioning member at the back side and coupled to and movable along the sliding rails of the support frame for holding a display device and a locking mechanism having a casing affixed to the support frame and an upper stop member and a lower stop member pivotally swingingly connected to the casing. When the support frame is turned from a vertical position to a horizontal position, the upper stop member and the lower stop member are forced by the gravity thereof to turn out of the casing so that the upper stop member stops the positioning member from outward displacement to lock the slide holder, facilitating packing and delivery and the lower stop member limits the inward displacement distance of the slide holder to prohibit the display device from hitting the support arm of the stand. | 10-07-2010 |
20100258688 | SUPPORT MECHANISM - A support mechanism includes a base and a lifting mechanism mounted on the base. The base defines a limiting slot. The lifting mechanism includes a first arm, a second arm, a connecting mechanism including a rod, and an elastic member. The first arm has a first end and a second end and includes a limiting member slidably received in the limiting slot. The second arm has a second end and a first end adjacent to the first end of the first arm and away from the second end of the first arm. The connecting mechanism includes a rod. The elastic member is connected to the first end of the first arm and the first end of the second arm. The first end of the first arm and the rod are pivotally connected to the base, and the first end of the second arm pivotally connects to the rod. | 10-14-2010 |
20110068235 | SUPPORT ARM POSITIONING TAB - A mailbox support attaching to a post includes an arm for supporting a mailbox at a given height, an opening for freely allowing the arm to slide over the post, and a tab flexibly extending into the opening and designed to limit movement of the arm relative to the post if the post is disposed within the opening. | 03-24-2011 |
20110073721 | Bicycle Support device - A bicycle support device includes at least one supporting base and at least one hanging part. The hanging part is telescopically connected to the supporting base and has at least one groove located thereon. At least a part of the groove of the hanging part protrudes from the supporting base for hanging a bicycle wheel. | 03-31-2011 |
20120032039 | SUPPORTING BRACKET WITH POSITIONING COLUMN - A supporting bracket has a base and a positioning column. The base is mounted on a bottom bracket to form a stand. The positioning column is attached to the base and has a first positioning piece and a second positioning piece. The first positioning piece is formed on the base and has a first inclined surface and an inclined slot. The second positioning piece is mounted slidably on the first positioning piece and has a second inclined surface and a slide mounted slidably in the inclined slot. Sliding the second positioning piece on the first positioning piece changes an outer diameter of the positioning column so that the positioning column may be fitted into mounting holes of different devices such as audio speakers. | 02-09-2012 |
20120032040 | Stability Support TV Anti-Tip Device - A support device for a flat appliance is disclosed. The support device includes a mounting plate having at least one hole defined therein. The mounting plate is adapted for attachment to a side of the flat appliance with a fastener extending through the at least one hole and into at least one corresponding receiving hole in the flat appliance. The device further includes a mounting bracket that is adapted for attachment to a stand structure. The device also includes a brace disposed between the mounting plate and the mounting bracket. The at least one hole in the mounting plate is adapted for accommodating the receiving hole of a variety of different flat appliances. | 02-09-2012 |
20120043434 | POWERED GATE POST WITH SLOTS FOR POSITIONAL ADJUSTMENT - A powered gate assembly includes powered posts that support gates. Each of the powered posts includes a rotating outer housing that includes channels within which are mounted brackets that provide infinite adjustable positions for each of the gates. Each of the gates is attached to the powered posts by adjustable brackets that provide vertical and horizontal adjustment of the gates relative to each other and the outer posts. | 02-23-2012 |
20120104191 | STAND ASSEMBLY - A stand assembly includes a base comprising a seat and a pivot pole rotatably mounted to the seat, and a support used to support a notebook computer. The support is mounted to the pivot pole, with a height of the support on the pivot pole being adjustable. | 05-03-2012 |
20120132764 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING A DEVICE IN A VIEWABLE LOCATION - An apparatus for securing a device in a viewable location which obviates the need to hold viewable devices in a viewer's hand comprising a clamp 1, the claim further comprising an upper clamp portion 3 interference fit to a lower clamp portion 5 and a ball 7 associated with the clamp which is associated with a socket 9, which in turn is associated with a downwardly extending leg 11. The apparatus further comprises a downwardly extending leg 11 such that the height of the downwardly extending leg 11 is controlled by its position within an elevation member 13. The downwardly extending leg 11 is held in place with a removable friction ring 15 placed around the downwardly extending leg 11 and holding the downwardly extending leg 11 in place within the elevation member 13. Two or more legs 17 are coupled to the elevation member 13 by hinged joints 19. | 05-31-2012 |
20120193487 | ADJUSTABLE VACUUM SUCTION BOTTLE SUPPORT RACK - An adjustable vacuum suction bottle support rack includes a stand, which forms at least one engagement slot; at least one suspension bracket, which has an end forming a mounting block receivingly engageable with the engagement slot of the stand; an anti-sliding seat, which is arranged on the stand for fixing the suspension bracket; and a leg, which has an end forming a coupling block receiving engageable with the engagement slot of the stand. The arrangement of the present invention allows for easy assembling and disassembling of the vacuum suction bottle support rack, reducing the amount of space occupied, and realizing stable support and retention of a storage bottle through an adjustment section of the suspension bracket to thereby improve the stability and preventing undesired oscillation. | 08-02-2012 |
20120228440 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT APPARATUS - Support apparatuses and methods of operating support apparatuses are provided. In one example, a support apparatus includes a support member including a longitudinal central axis extending in a z-direction of a three-dimensional coordinate system including an x-direction, y-direction, and the z-direction, a body coupled to and movable along the support member, and an arm coupled to the body and rotatable relative to the body about a first vertical axis, with the first vertical axis offset from the longitudinal central axis in both the x-direction and the y-direction. In another example, a method of operating a support apparatus includes positioning the support apparatus in a storage position, in which a platform of the support apparatus is at least partially positioned underneath a horizontal surface of a table, and moving the support apparatus from the storage position to an operating position, in which the platform is out from underneath the horizontal surface. | 09-13-2012 |
20130026310 | MOBILE STAND FOR INTERACTIVE SURFACES - The present invention relates to an interactive projector mobile apparatus for use as an interactive projector system. The interactive projector apparatus comprises a rotatable projector mount for mounting a projector. The projector may be used to project images on a vertical or horizontal surface. The interactive projector mobile apparatus may also comprise a moveable column on which the projector is mounted. This allows the projector to be moved to different positions. | 01-31-2013 |
20130075546 | MONITOR STAND - A monitor stand for supporting a screen unit is provided. The monitor comprises a supporting unit, a mounting unit, at least one contact wall and at least one brake unit. The brake unit includes a resisting block capable of moving between a first position and a second position. A lower frictional threshold force is generated between the resisting block and the contact wall if the resisting block is at the first position; an upper frictional threshold force is generated between the resisting block and the contact wall if the resisting block is at the second position. The mounting unit moves against the supporting unit and toward a first direction or a second direction, and the resisting block is at the first position if the mounting unit moves toward the first direction, and the resisting block is at the second position if the mounting unit moves toward the second direction. | 03-28-2013 |
20130284863 | Crock Pot Lid Holder and Stand - The invention provides a holder and stand for a crock pot lid. The holder and stand comprises a flat base, an extension, and a forked attachment. | 10-31-2013 |
20130334376 | Computer Display Screen System and Adjustable Screen Mount, and Swinging Screens Therefor - A stand for supporting three computer displays is described herein. The stand includes a base, a column connected to the base, and three mounting assemblies coupled to the column for supporting the three computer displays. If the first computer display has a first flat screen lying on a first nominal plane, the second computer display has a second flat screen lying on a second nominal plane and the third computer display has a third screen lying on a third nominal plane, then the mounting assemblies allow the three computer displays to be configured so that the angle between the first and second nominal planes is sixty degrees, the angle between the first and third nominal planes is sixty degrees, and the angle between the second and third nominal planes is sixty degrees. | 12-19-2013 |
20140131530 | Modular Beverage Holder - A beverage container holder adapted to hold a wide variety of containers including cups, bottles, mugs, and tumblers. The device preferably includes a base, an upright extending upward from the base, and a receiver near the top of the upright. The receiver preferably includes a cup holder which is preferably made detachable so that it may be washed in a dishwasher. The height of the receiver with respect to the base is adjustable in the present invention. The rotation of the receiver with respect to the base is preferably also made adjustable. The adjustment mechanism may preferably be activated using only one hand. | 05-15-2014 |
20140252181 | SCREEN SUPPORTING DEVICE AND TORSION ADJUSTING STRUCTURE - A torsion adjusting structure, which is installed on a shaft and a carrying member pivoted on the shaft, includes a gear, a pair of friction washers, and a linkage assembly. The shaft passes through the gear and the friction washers respectively abutted on two opposite surfaces of the gear. The linkage assembly installed on the carrying member has an engaging portion. The linkage assembly is adjusted between an engaging position and a separating position. When the linkage assembly is at the engaging position, the engaging portion engages with the gear for enabling rotation of the carrying member to rotate the gear to rub the friction washers, thereby providing the carrying member with an additional torsion. When the linkage assembly is at the separating position, the engaging portion separates from the gear for maintaining the relative position between the gear and the friction washers. | 09-11-2014 |
20140353439 | Apparatus for Hanging Plants - An apparatus for hanging plants allows a user to create 360 degree displays using potted plants. A support structure includes a support pole and a base. The base stabilizes the support pole in a position normal to the resting surface of the base. The support pole is cylindrical and can be separated into a top pole and a bottom pole for ease of storage and transportation. Similarly, the base can be separated into a top support leg and a bottom support leg. At least one plant hanger is positioned around the support pole by an attachment portion. A support arm portion of the plant hanger extends away from the support pole, while a receiving portion provides means for supporting a potted plant. The support pole can be alternatively supported using an at least one support pole mount that suspends the support pole off of the ground. | 12-04-2014 |
20140374548 | Counterweight Hoisting Apparatus - A hoisting apparatus includes at least one pair of substantially vertical columns defining a frame. A tie bar and a carriage are selectively securable to the at least one pair of columns and oriented substantially perpendicular to the columns. A lifting device connected to the tie bar at a first end and to the carriage at a second end. The lifting device is operable to cause movement of the tie bar relative to the at least one pair of columns when the carriage is secured to the at least one pair of columns and to cause movement of the carriage relative to the at least one pair of columns when the tie bar is secured to the at least one pair of columns. The hoisting apparatus is connectable to a counterweight of a belt conveyor for raising or lowering the conveyor in a series of incremental hoisting steps. | 12-25-2014 |
20150041601 | IN-VEHICLE LIFT MECHANISM - A lift mechanism for an RV holds the elevation of a lift mechanism for a period of time after the operator releases the switch to give the operator time to secure the elevation. | 02-12-2015 |
20150102188 | BRAKING MECHANISM AND LOAD SUPPORT MECHANISM - Provided is a braking mechanism that can control, when a braking part and a braked part can be relatively moved from a braked state, release of a braking force based on a direction in which the braking part and the braked part are supposed to move. | 04-16-2015 |
20150108294 | DESK MOUNT FOR COMPUTER DISPLAY(S) - Apparatus and method for positioning a computer workstation relative to a work surface, the apparatus including a base, wherein the base includes at least one attachment mechanism located on a bottom surface of the base, wherein the at least one attachment mechanism is configured to affix the base to the work surface; a support column that extends upward from the base; a display mount movably coupled to the support column such that the display mount is configured to move in a first range of travel relative to the base; and a keyboard tray movably coupled to the support column such that the keyboard tray is configured to move in a second range of travel relative to the base. | 04-23-2015 |
20150340985 | Solar panel support - A solar panel support comprising an upper coupling member including a hollow sleeve having a tapered inner surface increasing in diameter or cross-sectional dimension from the proximal end to the distal end having a key or wedge decreasing in width from the proximal end to the distal end projecting inwardly from the inner surface thereof and a lower support member including an elongated hollow pole or shaft having a slit or slot formed on the proximal end to receive the key or wedge therein such that when the elongated hollow pole or shaft is slidably received in the hollow sleeve and the key or wedge is aligned with the slit or slot the upper portion of the elongated hollow pole or shaft is squeezed by the hollow sleeve wedging the key within the slit or slot to secure the upper coupling member and lower support member together. | 11-26-2015 |
20160252206 | BRAKE STAND SYSTEMS | 09-01-2016 |
248125200 | Bracket moved by mechanical operator (e.g., spring, threaded shaft, pulley and rope) | 20 |
20080237414 | Flat panel display having height adjusting member - An exemplary flat panel display ( | 10-02-2008 |
20080283691 | MONITOR STAND - A monitor stand comprising a base, a bracket, and an arm assembly, is discussed. The arm assembly is movably coupled to the base and movably coupled to the bracket. The bracket is configured to support a monitor. The arm assembly is configured such that an action to rotate the arm assembly relative to the base is coupled and operable to proportionally rotate the bracket relative to the arm assembly. | 11-20-2008 |
20090065660 | Quick Release Screed Bar Holder - A novel adjustable screed bar holder used to support screed bars used in concrete finish work. The holder moves along a supporting device such as a stake, pin, or post. A lever on the holder is coupled to a cam wheel such that movement of the lever will disengage the cam wheel from the stake. When the cam wheel is in the disengaged position the holder is free to move along the stake until the lever is released and the cam wheel secures against the stake. Typically the holder will be used to hold a piece of lumber, pipe, rebar, or tubing parallel to the forms used in concrete placement. A screed may then be run over the concrete while it rides on the screed bar supported by the adjustable holder. | 03-12-2009 |
20090146023 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT FOR FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT - A support ( | 06-11-2009 |
20090173847 | Accessory Holder - The present invention is directed to an accessory holder capable of supporting a plurality of accessories and positioning those accessories in three-dimensions. A preferred embodiment supports the accessories in a curvilinear shape that optimizes the viewing position by the user. The accessories include flat panel displays, touch screens, telephones, and other devices used in an office or home office environment. | 07-09-2009 |
20100006717 | Height Positioning Device for a Presentation Device - A height positioning device for a presentation device contains a carrier to which a presentation element can be fastened, and a mount to which the carrier is attached and movable between first and second height positions. Also provided are a flexible traction mechanism having one end fastened to the carrier and a second end fastened to the mount or a stationary element, and a deflection element around which the traction mechanism is guided in the manner of a pulley. To hold the carrier at any desired position, the height positioning device contains a gas compression spring having a first end fastened to the deflection element and a second end supported on the mount, an element of fixed height, on the carrier or an element which can be moved with the carrier, such that the spring compensates for a weight of the carrier and the presentation element. | 01-14-2010 |
20100163694 | IMAGING SYSTEM STAND - A stand, in particular a floor stand, having an arm for holding an object, in particular an imaging device in the form of an ultrasound transducer, said arm being mounted on a vertical column and movable vertically via a vertical guide, wherein a counterweight balancing the weight of the arm is provided on or in the vertical column, a device ( | 07-01-2010 |
20110155867 | MONITOR LIFT MECHANISM - A monitor lift mechanism that can be utilized in connection with a desk having a stationary work surface. The monitor lift mechanism is movable between a retracted position in which a monitor is positioned beneath the work surface, and an extended position in which the monitor is positioned above the work surface for viewing. The monitor lift mechanism includes a lift bar that is movable between a retracted position and an extended position through the use of a block and tackle pulley and lift cylinder arrangement. A latch mechanism holds the lift bar in the retracted position and can be released upon depression of a monitor door coupled to the lift bar. | 06-30-2011 |
20110309214 | APPARATUS FOR AFFIXING AN OBJECT TO A RAIL - An apparatus for affixing an object to a rail includes, but is not limited to at least one base body, at least one locking body and at least one operating element. The locking body is held so as to be movable relative to the base body and is connected to the operating element by way of at least one bearing. The operating element is arranged so as to be rotatable in the base body, includes, but is not limited to a cam that acts on the base body, and when rotated moves the locking body towards the base body. In this way apparatus is created which makes possible the manual affixing and undoing, without the need for tools, of an object on and from a rail, for example, if needed, in order to reposition displaceable monuments in a cabin of an aircraft. | 12-22-2011 |
20120104192 | Telescopic Supportive Apparatus - A telescopic supportive apparatus includes an external tube, an internal tube, a mount, a toothed wheel, a handle, a first detent and a second detent. The internal tube is telescopically inserted in the external tube and formed with a series of recesses. The mount is secured to the external tube. The toothed wheel is supported on the mount and formed with teeth for insertion in the recesses. The handle is supported on the mount. The first detent is movably located on the mount and formed with a ratchet for engagement with the teeth. The second detent is movably located on the mount and formed with a ratchet for engagement with the teeth. The damping unit is located on the mount for damping the spinning of the toothed wheel and therefore the insertion of the internal tube into the external tube. | 05-03-2012 |
20120153098 | Portable Table Support - A portable table support that connects a collapsible table and capable of provide support of a stationary table. The portable table support includes a lower support structure, a platform disposed on a top surface of the lower support structure, and a pair of adjustable end supports. The a pair of adjustable end supports are attached to the platform such that each of the pair of adjustable end supports have a pair of members that move linearly with respect to each other in opposite directions along a horizontal plane. Further, the pair of adjustable end supports are individually positioned opposite each other at each end of the platform. | 06-21-2012 |
20120312937 | Portable and Storable Pinata Stand - A portable, collapsible piñata support is disclosed having a base platform, and upstanding member, a support arm, and a pulley system tether. The base platform is a liquid or granular weight fillable element with an open interior volume, adapted to accept water or sand for stabilizing the device while in use. The upstanding member is a telescoping rod that is removably and pivotally attached to the base member and hingedly attached to the support arm. The support arm extends from the upstanding member to support the piñata, while a pulley system runs from the upstanding member to the distal end of the support arm for controlling the height of the piñata suspended therefrom. The device is quickly deployable and stowable by removing the base from the supports and collapsing the supports about their common hinge point. | 12-13-2012 |
20130168511 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including a body, a control panel installed on the top of the body, and a height adjusting device to adjust a height of the control panel. The height adjusting device includes an installation bracket for installation of constituent elements of the height adjusting device, a drive motor to generate rotational power, and at least one arm having one end rotatably coupled to the installation bracket and another end rotatably coupled to the control panel. A clutch unit is placed operationally between the drive motor and the arm to selectively cutoff power transmission between the drive motor and the arm. Thus, the height of the control panel is manually adjustable after the clutch unit cuts off power transmission between the drive motor and the arm. | 07-04-2013 |
20130214102 | POWER RAIL ASSEMBLY - A power rail assembly includes a base, a bracket, a guiding member, a sliding seat, a screw member, a screw rod, and a driving motor. The base includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The bracket is disposed on the top surface vertically. The guiding member is disposed on the bracket and provides two guiding slots. The sliding seat includes a connection portion and two sliding portions. The two sliding portions protrude outwardly on the connection portion and embed into the two guiding slots respectively, so that the sliding set is movably disposed on the guiding member. The screw member is fixed on the connection portion and provides a screwing trough. The screw rod is disposed in an accommodating portion of the bracket and passes through the screwing trough, so that the screw member is engaged with the screw rod. The driving motor is fixed on the bracket. | 08-22-2013 |
20130284864 | MAST SAFETY RESTRAINT MECHANISM - Described herein is a safety restraint mechanism for a mast assembly. The safety restraint mechanism comprises a tension line attached to a lever and a winch mechanism such that operation of the winch mechanism translates a carriage assembly along the mast. A cam brake including an engagement profile at a first end thereon is pivotally attached to the lever at a second end. The cam brake is also pivotally attached to the carriage assembly such that the engagement profile pivots into a brake position or a free lift position relative to a tension force acting on the lever. The lever is pivotally attached to the second end and includes a kickstand. The engagement profile having a protruded portion to abut the tubes in a brake position and a relief portion to space the cam brake from the tubes in a free lift position. | 10-31-2013 |
20140263881 | Adjustable Mailbox Post - An adjustable mailbox post comprises a vertical support member rotatably attached to a cross-member. The cross-member extends through a transverse channel in the support member, such that a forward arm of the cross-member extends from the forward side of the support member, and a rear arm of the cross-member extends from the rear side of the support member. The forward arm supports a mailbox platform, to which a mailbox can be attached. Using a spring mechanism and/or an extendable strut, the forward arm of the post can be lifted from a horizontal position appropriate for mail delivery to an elevated position, in which the mailbox is out of the reach of passing snow-plows. Latching mechanisms are used to secure the forward arm of the post in either the horizontal delivery position or the elevated safety position. | 09-18-2014 |
20140284435 | MONITOR STAND - A monitor stand for supporting a screen unit is provided. The monitor comprises a supporting unit, a mounting unit, at least one contact wall and at least one brake unit. The brake unit includes a resisting block capable of moving between a first position and a second position. A lower frictional threshold force is generated between the resisting block and the contact wall if the resisting block is at the first position; an upper frictional threshold force is generated between the resisting block and the contact wall if the resisting block is at the second position. The mounting unit moves against the supporting unit and toward a first direction or a second direction, and the resisting block is at the first position if the mounting unit moves toward the first direction, and the resisting block is at the second position if the mounting unit moves toward the second direction. | 09-25-2014 |
20150014493 | Display Elevating Device - An improvement of display elevating device comprising one supporting portion, a retraction portion and a base, wherein, the supporting portion contains a front panel and a spherical pivot head for fixing a display, wherein the front panel is provided with a spherical clamp for fixing the spherical pivot head, wherein the retraction device consists of a pillar connecting upwards to the supporting portion and a sleeve connecting downwards to the base, said pillar is fixed with a pneumatic cylinder, wherein an axial valve of the pneumatic cylinder is inserted into the base, and the sleeve is provided with an inner groove and a block connecting to the pillar, a key is provided on the base, used for the control of a transmission part to the axial valve of the pneumatic cylinder. | 01-15-2015 |
20160102807 | STUDIO APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMET - A studio apparatus for mounting photography equipment includes: an outer frame that defines a space and that is adapted for mounting a first group of the photography equipment thereon; an inner frame that is disposed in the space of the outer frame and that is adapted for mounting a second group of the photography equipment thereon; and a hoisting device for driving the inner frame to move upward and downward in the space. | 04-14-2016 |
20160169442 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR LEVELING A SURFACE | 06-16-2016 |
248125300 | In fixed increments | 7 |
20090250564 | MOTORCYCLE STAND - Apparatus, systems, and methods involve a motorcycle stand for adjustably securing a motorcycle, such as for storing or transporting a motorcycle in an immobilized, upright position. A motorcycle stand in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention may include a stand base connected to an axle support post. At a top end of the axle support post, the axle support post includes an axle bar slot having a self-engaging latch. An axle bar may be inserted into the axle bar slot and engage the self-engaging latch. The self-engaging latch may include a release mechanism to disengage the latch, to release the axle bar from the axle bar slot, and to reset the self-engaging latch. A stand may include two axle support posts for engagement on either side of a wheel axle. A motorcycle stand system may include one or more stands and an axle bar. | 10-08-2009 |
20120097808 | SELF-SUPPORTING STORY POLE - A self-supporting story pole eliminates the need to build leads with a level and improves on current systems by using a self-supporting base that only needs to be anchored at one point, rather than two, and can preset the block height and plumb of the wall by using the mounting base system. Mounting hardware that slides on the pole is used for string alignment and also for eliminating flex in the pole by means of a follower guide. The system of the present invention is fast to set up and is designed to be away from the corner for the purpose of tooling the joints. | 04-26-2012 |
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