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Document | Title | Date |
20080283710 | Computer workstation - The computer workstation permits a user to work while reclining or in a supine position. The workstation has a monitor and a monitor platform for securely holding the monitor. The platform is independently adjustable and lockable in a selected horizontal and vertical position. The monitor moves with the platform so that the monitor is positioned in viewing position for the user when the user is in any position. The workstation also has a wireless transceiver for streaming signals between the monitor and a remote computer. The remote computer is wirelessly attached to the workstation. A keyboard/trackball platform is independently adjustable and lockable in selected positions. The keyboard/trackball platform has a wireless keyboard detachably mounted thereon. The keyboard assists the user to communicate with the remote computer. Additionally, there is a trackball for assisting the user to communicate with the remote computer. The trackball is detachably mounted on the keyboard/trackball platform. | 11-20-2008 |
20080290238 | Auto-Expandable Base For Flat Panel Display Height Adjustable Stand - For stabilizing a stand to mount a display, the stand includes a base support member having a center portion with a circular recess formed about an axis perpendicular to the base support member. A swivel member removably coupled to the center portion is rotatably movable about the axis and within the circular recess. A linking member removably coupled to the center portion is frictionally coupled to the swivel member. The linking member is rotatably movable in response to a rotational motion of the swivel member. An extensible member removably coupled to the center portion is frictionally coupled to the linking member. The rotational motion of the swivel member is transferred by the linking member to cause a linear motion of the extensible member. The linear motion of the extensible member increases a virtual base boundary formed by the extensible member and the base support member thereby improving the stability of the stand. | 11-27-2008 |
20090026340 | Tilting device - A tilting device is disclosed. A tilting device for tiltably supporting a mass may include: a bracket, which is attachable to and detachable from the mass, and which is configured to tilt about a rotation shaft; a nut, which is hinge-coupled to one side of the bracket about a hinge shaft; a leadscrew, which engages the nut; and a housing, which supports either side of the rotation shaft, and in which a guide indentation is formed that guides a movement of the hinge shaft. The tilting device utilizes a simple link structure to tilt a mass using a small-capacity driving unit. | 01-29-2009 |
20090032668 | ADJUSTABLY-TILTABLE SUPPORTING APPARATUS AND DISPLAY WITH THE SAME - The invention provides an adjustably-tiltable supporting apparatus which is capable of supporting an object, and it includes a shelf member, a supporting member, a friction device, and a resilient member. When the tilt of the object is adjusted, the supporting member rotates relative to the shelf member so that the outer side of supporting member slides relative to a friction member of the friction device to generate a friction which balances a difference between a torque generated by the weight of the object and an elastic force generated by the resilient member so as to fix the tilt. | 02-05-2009 |
20090045313 | MECHANISM UTILIZED TO ADJUST INCLINATION ANGLE AND HORIZONTAL ROTATION ANGLE - A mechanism utilized to adjust an inclination angle and a horizontal rotation angle of a unit includes at least one pressing plate and at least one supporting portion. The pressing plate is disposed inside an installing space, and a curved surface of the pressing plate includes a first fixture. The supporting portion is disposed on the unit at a location corresponding to the pressing plate. The supporting portion includes a second fixture, fixing to the first fixture of the pressing plate to determine the inclination angle of the unit. | 02-19-2009 |
20090072112 | Supporting structure and tension adjusting mechanism thereof - The present invention relates to a supporting structure, includes a retractable connecting unit, a bottom pivotal shaft device, a top pivotal shaft device and at least one linking device. The retractable connecting unit is that a slid engaging sheet is provided on top of a fixed engaging sheet, and an adjusting member is provided between the fixed and the slid engaging sheets, a bottom end and a top end are respectively provided at the bottom portion and the top portion of the retractable connecting unit. The linking device is that a bottom shaft wheel and a top shaft wheel are respectively provided between the bottom end and the top end of the lateral side of the connecting unit and between bottom supporting racks of the bottom pivotal shaft device and top supporting racks of the top pivotal shaft device, and respectively and pivotally connecting to the bottom pivotal shaft device and the top pivotal shaft device, and a flexible band is provided between the top and the bottom shaft wheels; by adjusting the adjusting member, the slid engaging sheet can move alongside the fixed engaging sheet, so the lengths of the retractable connecting unit and the top and the bottom shaft wheels disposed at the lateral side of the retractable connecting unit are changed, and a proper tension is maintained by the flexible band. | 03-19-2009 |
20090095867 | Motorized Mount To Pivot A Monitor - A motorized mount system includes first and second mount brackets, where one or both of the mount brackets is motorized to pivot a monitor. The motorized bracket includes a motorized actuator system that releaseably engages with the monitor. The actuator system includes a moving block that releaseably pushes the monitor to tilt up, and uses the weight of the monitor to tilt down the monitor. The monitor can be separated with the moving block so that if a foreign object gets between the bottom end of the monitor and the wall, the foreign object needs to counteract the weight of the monitor but not the force due to the motor. | 04-16-2009 |
20090095868 | SUPPORTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A PRESENTATION DEVICE - An arrangement for supporting a presentation device, for example in the form of an image presentation screen, wherein a work surface is connected to the supporting arrangement, wherein the supporting arrangement and the work surface are both vertically and transversely movable and pivotally disposed, and wherein the pivotal movement of the work surface is forcibly coupled to the angular movement of the supporting arrangement such as to achieve simultaneously a change in the angle of the supporting arrangement in relating to a stand on the one hand, and a change in the angle of the work surface in relation to the stand on the other hand, in response to the influence exerted by a maneuvering device. | 04-16-2009 |
20090121111 | ARM SUPPORT, AND SITTING SUPPORT WITH SUCH ARM SUPPORT - An arm support, comprising an arm supporting element, connected via a connecting device with a lift device, wherein the arm supporting element has a longitudinal direction between a front end and a rear end and is connected via a tilting axis (E) with the connecting device, which tilting axis (E), in top plan view, is situated between the front end and the rear end, wherein the lift device comprises compensation means for bearing the weight of the arm support and a load borne thereon, in particular an arm of a user. | 05-14-2009 |
20090121112 | SYSTEM FOR FABRICATING BOX BEAMS - In the context of precision assembly tables for box beams and components and systems associated or connected with such assembly tables, innovations including but not limited to: fitup arms of a generally “scissors” configuration, a control system for such fitup arms, automatic and manual clamps that can be employed with such fitup arms or other fitup arms, an overall rapid configuration system and process for fabricating trapezoidal box shapes. | 05-14-2009 |
20090166500 | Flat panel display support with a hinge assembly - A flat panel display (FPD) support with a hinge assembly has a base, a stand and a hinge assembly. The stand has a base bracket being securely mounted on the base, an arm protruding from a front edge of the base bracket and a panel bracket protruding from an upper edge of the arm. The hinge assembly is mounted on the panel bracket and is attached to a FPD. Therefore, the base can customized to allow the FPD and the stand to stably stand on the base. Moreover, the stand and the base may be disassembled and folded conveniently. | 07-02-2009 |
20090173866 | ADJUSTABLE NOTEBOOK COMPUTER SUPPORT - An adjustable notebook computer support includes a carrier member holding a notebook computer, a base member having a sliding slot, a first link that has one end pivoted to one end of the carrier member and the other end pivoted to one end of the base member, a second link that has one end pivoted to the other end of the carrier member and the other end coupled to and movable along the sliding slot of the base member, a braking unit movable between an unlocking position for allowing adjustment of the elevation and angle of the first and second links relative to the carrier member and a locking position where the first and second links are locked to the carrier base. | 07-09-2009 |
20090179132 | LAPTOP STAND - An ergonomic laptop stand, including: a front panel, there are one or more heat dissipation portholes on the said front panel; a base, one end of the said base is pivoted to connect with one end of the said front panel; a supporting plate, it comprises a pivoted end and a locating end which faces the said pivoted end, the said pivoted end can be pivoted to connect with one of the said front panel and the said base; and a plurality of locating members, the said locating members are provided on the other one of the said front panel and the said base; in which, when the said stand supports the laptop, the said locating end can be located on one of the said plurality of locating members separately. According to the invention, the laptop stand can be adjusted to support the laptop at different angles using ergonomic theory; also, while supporting the laptop, the said stand can dissipate fully the heat from the laptop. Moreover, it is very compact and convenient for taking with the laptop, and with lightweight. The material of the laptop stand, which is made of plastic, can be recycled; this is in conformity with the conception of the environmental protection. | 07-16-2009 |
20090242722 | Planar rotation mechanism of supporting device - The present invention relates to a planar rotation mechanism of supporting device, includes a base seat; a supporting rack; a retaining member and a position located at a top portion of a lateral side of the retaining member, a diagonal position of the retaining member and a position between the above two positions are respectively provided with a first, a second and a third guiding slots with different curvatures and lengths; and a rotating member respectively provided with a column hole with respect to the initial positions of the first, the second and the third guiding slots for allowing a first, a second and a third guiding columns respectively pass through the corresponding column holes and the corresponding guiding slots, so the guiding columns can respectively slide within the corresponding guiding slots; so when the rotating member is operated with a planar rotation with an object to be supported provided in front of the rotating member, the plural guiding columns slide within the corresponding guiding slots, a corner of one lateral side of the object to be supported is firstly moved a small distance alongside the bottom end of the object to be supported, then is rotated, so a horizontal status of the object to be supported is switched to a vertical status or vice versa. | 10-01-2009 |
20090314914 | Display Means - The present invention relates to a display means comprising a stand adapted to secure a screen. The stand comprises a first part which supports against an underlying supportive surface and comprises a bobbin enclosed in a cavity in the first part. The screen can be wounded onto and withdrawn from the bobbin. The stand also comprises a support means which in a support mode is arranged perpendicular in relation to the lengthwise direction of the first part and supports against the surface. The stand also comprises a foldable pole means or a telescopic pole means comprising an inner tube and an outer tube, which tubes telescopically can be moved in relation to each other. The stand also comprises a lock means arranged on the inner tube and operable to releasably lock the tubes in relation to each other, a coupling means arranged at a first end of the inner tube and operable to secure the screen when it is at least partly withdrawn from the bobbin. One of the support means and one end of the outer tube is provided with a recess and the other is provided with a projection. The shapes of the recess and the projection are essentially complementary. The stand also comprises a friction means operable to exert a friction force between the first part and the outer tube when the recess and the projection are fitted together, and the screen is secured by means of the coupling means, whereby the telescopic pole means is hold in place by means of tension. | 12-24-2009 |
20100001163 | Stand and electronic device system - A back support board is pivotable between a flat state and a standing state. A support interposition board lies flat together with the back support board and a base board when the back support board | 01-07-2010 |
20100006731 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device includes a support part. The display device also includes a display main body coupled to the support part and tiltable relative to the support part. The display device further includes a first friction member coupled to the support part and configured to generate a first frictional force when the display main body is titled back and forth relative to the support part. In addition, the display device includes a second friction member configured to generate a second frictional force when the display main body is tilted relative to the support part at a predetermined angle or more. | 01-14-2010 |
20100044541 | Support Apparatus - A support apparatus includes a support member having at least one thread, a collar attached to the support member that is moveable along the one or more threads of the support member and at least one arm assembly attached to or positioned on the collar. The one or more threads may include a ridge formed on the support member or a groove formed in the support member. The one or more arm assemblies are configured to hold an object such as, for example, a monitor, copy holder, liquid crystal display or light fixture. | 02-25-2010 |
20100051775 | STAND ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention provides a stand assembly for supporting an electronic device. The stand assembly includes a main stand member and an auxiliary stand member. The main stand member includes a first stand and a second stand. The first stand is pivotally connected to the electronic device. The second stand is pivotally connected to the first stand and capable of sliding relative to the electronic device. The auxiliary stand member is pivotally connected to the electronic device. | 03-04-2010 |
20100059648 | SUPPORT STAND - A support stand includes a base, a supporting bracket, a first hinge assembly positioned between the base and the bracket, a second hinge assembly, and a third hinge assembly. The second hinge assembly and the third hinge assembly are positioned between the supporting bracket and a display body of the electronic device. The second hinge assembly includes a connecting bracket. The third hinge assembly includes a pivot shaft and a sleeve member. The sleeve member includes a leaf and a sleeve extending from an end of the leaf. The pivot shaft is firmly engaged in the sleeve of the sleeve member. | 03-11-2010 |
20100059649 | Integrated Frame/Stand for Portable Electronic Devices - The present invention relates to protective frames for portable electronic devices that can also be used to support the device in an upright display position. In particular, embodiments of the present invention include protective frames for electronic devices that have a support arm attached to, integrated with, and recessed into the frame by a hinge or other secure mechanism that is movably attached, allowing it to be supported in horizontal and vertical positions. Embodiments of the present invention may be used with any type of portable electronic device including portable media players and portable cellular telephones. It may be particularly useful with portable electronic devices that use a touchscreen input. | 03-11-2010 |
20100116961 | Foldable System for Supporting Multiple Computer Monitors - Described herein is a system having a low profile storage position for supporting multiple computer monitors. The system includes a base, a support column connected to the base, and an arm assembly connected to the support column for supporting multiple computer monitors. A base-column hinge, near where the support column connects to the base, has a substantially horizontal rotation axis when the base rests on a horizontal surface that allows the support column to fold downwards to become substantially parallel to the base. The arm assembly includes a first hinge for rotating a first portion of the arm assembly from an extended position to a folded position and a second hinge for rotating a second portion of the arm assembly opposite the first portion from an extended position to a folded position. | 05-13-2010 |
20100148030 | CARRYING APPARATUS FOR AUTOMOBILE PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A carrying apparatus of an automobile portable electronic device includes a carrying module, a support rod, a quick release mechanism and a universal joint. The carrying module includes a tray, and the support rod is installed under the tray. The quick release mechanism is installed between the tray and the support rod. The quick release mechanism includes a clamping module and a binder turning rod, and the clamping module is connected to the support rod, and the binder turning rod is passed and disposed at the clamping module. An end of the universal joint is connected to the tray, and another end of the universal joint is covered and clamped by the clamping module, and the tray can be turned and deviated in two-dimensional directions with respect to the support rod. | 06-17-2010 |
20100187396 | DEVICE FOR ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTING A VEHICLE SEAT - A device is provided for electrically adjusting a vehicle seat ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100237214 | Portable material exhibiting apparatus - A portable material exhibiting apparatus comprises a base assembly having a pivoting base, the pivoting base being disposed on one side of the base assembly; a retractable rod assembly having one end pivoting to the pivoting base; and an image capturing module having one end pivoting to the other end of the retractable rod assembly. Therefore, when carrying the portable material exhibiting apparatus, the image capturing module may rotate to be parallel with the retractable rod assembly. The retractable rod assembly may shorten its length and rotate to be parallel with the base assembly. Via this arrangement, the spaced occupied by the portable material exhibiting apparatus is reduced greatly. | 09-23-2010 |
20100270453 | Dual-purpose fixing stand for a computer screen and a keyboard holder - A dual-purpose fixing stand for a computer screen and a keyboard holder includes: a main body, having an axial pivoting hole disposed at the middle of a distal surface at an end of an axle pivotal disk and a plurality of positioning grooves coaxially disposed around the external periphery of the axial pivoting hole; a universal connector, pivotally and axially coupled to another end of the axle pivotal disk, and a support plate coupled to the universal connector for selectively mounting the computer screen or the keyboard holder; a fixing base, having a support bottom selectively connected to the top or the bottom of a table, and two stand plates convexly disposed with an interval apart and at the top of a distal surface to accommodate and axially and pivotally couple the axle pivotal disk of the main body, and a positioning pin installed individually at positions on the lateral side corresponding to the positions of a plurality of positioning grooves of the axle pivotal disk for providing an elastic extension or retraction and elastically embedded into the positioning grooves to achieve the effect of limiting the position of an axial angle of the main body. Therefore, the fixing stand can be used for fixing a computer screen or a keyboard holder, and users can make an angular adjustment for its operation to enhance the users' operating comfort. | 10-28-2010 |
20100327137 | VARIABLE POSITION WORKSTATION - The present invention relates to a framework for supporting pieces of equipment or other objects, and in particular to a variable position workstation for supporting work surfaces and/or electronic equipment such as computers, video displays, keyboards and the like. The workstation structure in one embodiment generally comprises a stand having a pair of spaced apart upright supports, a lateral support extending between the upright supports and having mounting means for mounting equipment from the stand. The mounting means typically allow for the positioning of a work platform or other piece of equipment at one of a plurality of different horizontal and vertical positions on the stand, thereby providing flexibility for the user. In addition, stand can comprise at least two foldable feet for maintaining the workstation in an upright position. The feet may be folded when the workstation is not in use to reduce the overall footprint of the workstation. | 12-30-2010 |
20110036962 | Angle-Adjustable Display with Adjusting Unit Related to Body of Display in Shape - The invention provides an angle-adjustable display with an adjusting unit related to a body of the display in shape. The angle-adjustable display comprises a display body, a connecting rod and an adjusting unit. The connecting rod, at each of its two ends, respectively connects to the display and the adjusting unit. As the adjusting unit rotates along a rotating axis of the connecting rod as a rotation shaft, the adjusting unit contacts a surface in a contact position. A distance between the rotating axis and the surface is non-isometric, and would change in the rotation of the display body, and the inclination of the display can be adjusted by rotating the adjusting unit along the rotating axis to change the contact position in opposition to the surface. | 02-17-2011 |
20110108696 | SUPPORT FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A support adapted for holding a portable electronic device includes a supporting member, a holding member pivotally connected to the supporting member and holding the portable electronic device, the holding member has an engaging portion extending from a distal end thereof, and a locking member pivotally connected to the supporting member. When the support is in a collapsed state, the holding member, the supporting member and the locking member are reduced to a small rectangular box with the portable electronic device received therein; when the support is deployed, the holding member and the locking member are both rotated up relative to the supporting member, and the engaging portion of the holding member securely engages in a corresponding slot in the locking member, such that the supporting member, the holding member and the locking member cooperatively define a triangular structure supporting the portable electronic device at an angle. | 05-12-2011 |
20110127399 | STAND - A stand includes a connecting member, a first supporting member pivotably connected to the connecting member and rotatable along a first direction, two second supporting members pivotably connected to the connecting member and rotatable along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and two blocking members pivotably connected to the second supporting members respectively, opposite to the connecting member. | 06-02-2011 |
20110147560 | PORTABLE DESK APPARATUS AND METHODS - Portable workstation or desk apparatus and methods. In one embodiment, a portable workstation is comprised of a plurality of components including a work surface or upper element, a stem or support element, and an anchor or base element. In one variant, the work surface element (and/or the base element) can be mounted to the stem element in first and second configurations. The various configurations provides a substantially level work surface (relative to the base) or a substantially inclined work surface, and/or varying degrees of offset relative to the base. | 06-23-2011 |
20110174952 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND STAND THEREOF - A display device includes a display module and a stand. The display module has a display surface. The stand includes a curved sliding rail, a base, and a holder. The curved sliding rail is fixed to the display module. The base is suitable for being disposed at the supporting surface. The holder is slidably connected with the curved sliding rail and is pivotally connected with the base. By rotating of the holder relative to the base and sliding of the holder along the curved sliding rail, an angle between the display surface and the supporting surface and a distance between the display surface and the supporting surface are adjustable. | 07-21-2011 |
20110260028 | Chassis, Base, And Negator Spring - A base, a chassis and a negator spring. The negator spring has a first cross sectional area and a second cross sectional area. The negator spring can oppose a force on the chassis. | 10-27-2011 |
20120025054 | HOLDING APPARATUS, CONVEYING APPARATUS, AND ROTATION-TRANSMITTING APPARATUS - A holding apparatus, a conveying apparatus, and a rotation-transmitting apparatus are provided that are capable of holding an object in a tiltable manner. A conveying apparatus according to one form of the present invention includes a pad supported by a supporting member on a hand. A concave portion is formed on the pad, and by the concave portion engaging with the supporting member fixed to the hand, a pad is supported in a tiltable manner. A conveying object is held by an adhesive layer of the pad adhering thereto. By tilting with respect to the hand , the pad follows the shape or vibration of the conveying object, with the result that the conveying object can be conveyed stably. | 02-02-2012 |
20120037780 | WHEEL CHAIR LIFTING/TILTING DEVICE - The present invention provides a wheel chair lifting/tilting device comprising a horizontal support, at least one lifting support, wherein the at least one lifting support is connected to the horizontal support, and at least one rear wheel stop, wherein the at least one rear wheel stop is positioned relative to the horizontal support, whereby a wheel chair is immobilized. It also includes a tilting and lifting mechanism for positioning a wheel chair bound individual while remaining in the wheel chair. | 02-16-2012 |
20120080578 | Six Degrees of Freedom Motion Platform - A motion platform includes a base, a platform, and a suspension supporting the platform above the base. Strings preload the platform toward the base while the suspension pushes the platform away from the base. Actuators pull and release the strings to manipulate the platform in multiple degrees of freedom. | 04-05-2012 |
20120112031 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE ACCESSORY WITH CAMERA PROTECTION - Case accessories including protection covers for portable electronic devices having image capturing systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, the case may include a holder configured to secure the portable electronic device and a selectively positionable protection cover configured to protect the integrated image capturing system. In certain embodiments, the selectively positionable protection cover may be positioned using a hinged mechanism, a sliding mechanism, or a rotational mechanism. | 05-10-2012 |
20120211631 | HOLDER FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A holder is for supporting a portable electronic device, including a foldable layer, a supporting assembly attached to the layer. When the holder is unfolded, the supporting assembly can be maintained in a two-dimensional structure. When the holder is folded, the supporting assembly forms a three-dimensional structure that will not collapse under a weight of the portable electronic device. | 08-23-2012 |
20120305733 | Multi-positional Mount For Personal Electronic Devices With A Magnetic Interface - A stand assembly for holding handheld electronic devices in a multitude of positions or locations having a first section with a curved end magnetically attached to second section having and indented surface. The first section also attaches to a surface, the second section either is contiguous with a portable electronic device, a carrying case, or other item; or has a means to attach to another surface. A high-friction elastomeric material, or similar friction producing material, helps to secure the first and second sections together, or the second section against another flat magnetic surface. | 12-06-2012 |
20120318946 | Cable Suspension Support Assembly - A support assembly includes a first member, a second member spaced apart from the first member, a third member securing the first and second members together, and a fourth member extending between the first and second members. The fourth member forces the first and second members apart to provide a tensile force in the third member and a compressive force in the fourth member, thereby stabilizing the support. | 12-20-2012 |
20120325999 | MULTI-ORIENTATION SUPPORT - A device support includes a base, a first supporting frame, and a second supporting frame. One end of the first supporting frame is rotatably connected to the base, and an opposite end of the first supporting frame is rotatably connected to one end of the second supporting frame. A sliding plate is rotatably connected to an opposite end of the second supporting frame, and the sliding plate is slidable on the base, and the sliding plate and the base are magnetically attached to each other. | 12-27-2012 |
20130001393 | SUPPORT MECHANISM - A support mechanism for supporting an electronic device is disclosed. The support mechanism comprises two support assemblies detachably assembled together, each support assembly comprising an adjustable member defining a latching groove; and a support member rotatably connected to the adjusting member, the support member of one of the two support assemblies being capable of being partially received in the latching groove of the adjustable member of another one of the two support assemblies. | 01-03-2013 |
20130009031 | SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A support mechanism is used for supporting an electronic device on a support surface. The support mechanism includes a first support member for supporting the electronic device, a second support member connected to the first support member for supporting the first support member; and an adjusting assembly secured to the second support member and used for adjusting the height of the second support member relative to the support surface. | 01-10-2013 |
20130026326 | CHASSIS, BASE, EXTENSION AND CURVED TRACK - A curved track can be attached to a chassis. An extension can be attached to a base. The chassis can be attached to the base. The extension can be in contact with the curved track. | 01-31-2013 |
20130037682 | SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR DEVICE - A support apparatus for supporting a device includes a fixing portion detachably secured to the device, and a rotating portion rotatably coupled to the fixing portion. The fixing portion defines an opening for allowing the support apparatus to be hand-held, and, when placed on a supporting surface, is capable of being rotated to form different viewing angles for the device. A device assembly using the support apparatus is also provided. | 02-14-2013 |
20130134280 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device | 05-30-2013 |
20130175420 | POSITIONING SYSTEM - A utility platform ( | 07-11-2013 |
20130193294 | TRIPOD HEAD PANEL DEVICE - A tripod head panel device of a tripod head comprises a tripod head panel and a removably mounted snap-fit plate. The tripod head panel comprises a fixed plate, a moveable plate mounted underneath the fixed plate, and a driving plate mounted underneath the moveable plate. The fixed plate comprises a supporting base plate and a first retaining wall protruding upward from the supporting base plate. The moveable plate comprises a supporting base plate and a second retaining wall protruding upward from the supporting base plate, with a driving hole provided in the center of the moveable plate. The driving plate comprises a base mounted underneath the moveable plate and a handle extending from an end of the base, with an offset cam inside the driving hole formed on the seat. The snap-fit plate is mounted on the supporting base plate between the first and the second retaining walls. | 08-01-2013 |
20130292538 | ERGONOMIC DEVICE HOLDER - A personal device holder. The personal device holder can include a body, the body including a first end, a second end, and a curved stem extending between the first end and the second end, and an attachment member pivotably coupled to the second end of the body, the attachment member adapted to couple to a personal device. | 11-07-2013 |
20130299663 | ADJUSTABLE STAND MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An exemplary adjustable stand mechanism for supporting an electronic device includes a holding member for holding the electronic device and a support member for supporting the holding member at a selected one of different inclined angles. The support member includes a first stand rotatably engaged with the holding member, and a second stand also rotatably engaged with the holding member. The first stand selectably supports the holding member and provides a first inclined angle for the holding member. The second stand selectably supports the holding member and provides a second inclined angle for the holding member which is different from the first inclined angle. | 11-14-2013 |
20130320177 | TILT ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A DISPLAY SCREEN - A tilt assembly for a display screen is provided. The tilt assembly includes a base assembly that includes a base casing configured to engage with a proximally positioned surface and a base plate configured to cooperatively form the tilt assembly with the base casing. The base plate is configured to translate aft and fore and impart a pivot to the display screen. | 12-05-2013 |
20140048671 | Angle Inclining Structure for a Desk - An angle inclining structure for a desk contains a body and an angle inclining structure, the body including two opposite support legs, a horizontal rod, and two support posts connected with the two support legs and a first plate, wherein the angle inclining structure is disposed between the horizontal rod and the first plate and has a holder, a covering member, and a buffer member, the holder includes a locking tab and connects with the horizontal rod, a receiving room to receive a retainer and a pushing element, and a groove to receive a positioning member; the covering member includes a slot, plural tilted recesses, and a locking hole; a free end of the buffer member axially couples with one end of the covering member and a bottom surface of the first plate so that when the first plate axially rotates upwardly, the covering member slides on the holder. | 02-20-2014 |
20140054433 | ALIGNMENT AND/OR TRACKING DEVICE FOR SOLAR COLLECTORS - The invention relates to an alignment and/or tracking device ( | 02-27-2014 |
20140183321 | HOLDER FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A holder for supporting a portable electronic device and includes a pedestal and a supporting board. The supporting board includes a resisting portion and at least one resonator portion. The resisting portion is mounted on and has a predetermined angle with a top surface of the pedestal. The resonator portion is connected to an edge of the resisting portion and extends from the edge towards a side contrary to the resisting portion a predetermined distance and then extends towards the resisting portion. The resisting portion and the top surface of the pedestal cooperatively support the portable electronic device. The resonator portion is configured to resonate and guide sounds generated by the portable electronic device. | 07-03-2014 |
20140252195 | SOLAR EQUIPMENT MOUNTING SYSTEM - A solar equipment mounting system may include a solar mount cap. The solar mount cap may include a pipe having a lower side and a top end, with the lower side of the pipe having at least one hole. A plate may attach to the top end of the pipe. A mount racking bracket may attach to the plate. A top mount bracket may attach to the mount racking bracket, which may be adjustable. At least one set screw or the like may be inserted into the at least one hole in the solar mount cap to adjustably attach the solar mount cap to a conduit pipe and conduit coupling. The top mount bracket may secure a solar panel mount system rail. The solar equipment mounting system may allow for leveling and plumbing after the at least one pole has been set. | 09-11-2014 |
20140263918 | NOVEL DISPLAY STANDS - A novel display stand is described. The display stand includes: (i) a housing; and (ii) a supporting frame retractable from the housing; and wherein when the supporting frame is retracted from the housing, and in an operational state of the display stand, the supporting frame contacts the housing and is immobilized with respect to the housing. | 09-18-2014 |
20140339391 | MOVEMENT DEVICE HAVING A STEWART PLATFORM - A movement device having a Stewart platform has a supporting body disposed on a horizontal plane, a movable platform, and four extensible links rotatably connected between the supporting body and the platform. The extension directions of the upper extensible links are in parallel with one another. When the movement device is in an equilibrium condition, the upper extensible links lie in a first common plane. When the movement device is in an equilibrium condition, vertical projections of the extension directions of the extensible links on a normal plane slant toward the horizontal plane; the vertical projection of the extension direction of the first bottom extensible link slants toward a first direction whereas the vertical projections of the extension directions of the other three extensible links slant toward a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction. | 11-20-2014 |
20140353451 | PIVOT ARM STAND FOR DIGITAL MICROSCOPES - The invention relates to a pivot arm stand for digital microscopes having a pivot arm which is pivotable about a rotation axis. | 12-04-2014 |
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20150354745 | DOUBLE BALL JOINT LOCKING DEVICE - A double ball joint locking device has a first ball socket mounted to a first telescopic member. The first ball socket has a first ball. A second ball socket is mounted to a second telescopic member. The second ball socket has a second ball. The first telescopic member has a telescopic connection with the second telescopic member such that the length of the double ball joint locking device is adjustable. A first ball locking rod is theadedly mounted to a first ball socket base at a first threaded mounting. A second ball locking rod is theadedly mounted to a second ball socket base, at a second threaded mounting. The second threaded mounting has an opposite handed orientation to the first threaded mounting. A first ball locking rod to second ball locking rod connection glidingly connects the first ball locking rod to the second ball locking rod. | 12-10-2015 |
20150354748 | MOTION SIMULATOR - The objective of the present invention is to provide a motion simulator providing, to a link part, a buffering uniting part for absorbing impact during operation so as to prevent shaking of the motion simulator, thereby improving stability. To this end, the motion simulator of the present invention comprises: support members for supporting a chair on which a user sits, a monitor for providing images of a virtual environment according to the operation of the user, and a handle operated by the user for providing the virtual environment; and a plurality of link parts coupled to the lower portions of the support members so as to support the support members while simultaneously moving the same in the vertical direction, wherein at least one link part among the plurality of link parts are provided with buffering uniting parts for the absorption of impact. | 12-10-2015 |
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20160056577 | SOCKET, ADAPTOR, AND ASSEMBLY JIG - A socket includes a first base member that includes a module mount unit allowing a module including an imaging device and an object to be placed thereon and an electric connector that electrically connects the imaging device to an external apparatus, a second base member having an opening, and an engagement unit that causes the first base member to be engaged with the second base member under a condition that the module placed on the module mount unit is sandwiched by the first and second base members. When the first base member is engaged with the second base member by the engagement unit under a condition that the module placed on the module mount unit is sandwiched by the first base member and the second base member, the electric connector is electrically connected to the imaging device, and the object receives illumination light from a light source through the opening. | 02-25-2016 |
20160088748 | PORTABLE STAND FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable stand for a portable electronic device includes a handle rod, a clamping member and a connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism interconnects pivotally the handle rod and the clamping member such that an included angle between the handle rod and the clamping member is variable, and the handle rod and the clamping member are capable of intimately abutting against each other. | 03-24-2016 |