Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
248176300 | Adjustable | 46 |
20080223999 | MOTORCYCLE WHEEL HOLDER - The present invention is a motorcycle wheel holder with the capability of holding four motorcycle wheels simultaneously. The holder is capable of being rolled around and folds into a closed configuration by rotating two arms into its main frame. The arms are lockable in the deployed or stored configuration via actuation of locking pins. The unique geometry of the invention allows it to be oriented vertically or horizontally. | 09-18-2008 |
20080265113 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device includes a display panel having a back cover, a body, a supporting plate and an adjusting mechanism. The adjusting mechanism includes a sliding rail support, a sliding block, a gear and a rotating member. The sliding rail support is fixedly connected to the back cover, and has a guiding structure disposed along the sliding rail support. The sliding block is slidably provided at the sliding rail support to move along thereof. The gear is connected to the sliding block. The gear and the guiding structure are clenched to position the sliding block at the sliding rail support. The rotating member has a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion is fixedly connected to the supporting plate, and the second connecting portion is pivotally connected to the sliding block, thereby adjusting the relative angle between the supporting plate and the sliding block. | 10-30-2008 |
20080265114 | Modular LCD Display System - A modular multi-screen LCD display system. In one embodiment the display system comprises four independent LCD screens supported on first and second independent T-shaped support arms. The first T-shaped support arm is supported by a base assembly, and the second T-shaped support arm is supported above the first T-shaped support arm by a vertical spacing arm. An adapter is included which allows the display system to be reconfigured for use with a single LCD screen or with three LCD screens. In an alternative embodiment a central T-shaped support arm is used to support two outer T-shaped support arms at opposite ends thereof. The outer T-shaped support arms are arranged vertically such that the three support arms form an “H” shape. A pair of LCD screens are mounted on each outer T-shaped support arm. This configuration permits four LCD screens to be mounted much closer to a work surface. | 10-30-2008 |
20080296448 | Stand for image display device - There is provided a stand for an image display device supporting a flat-plate-like image display device. The stand for an image display device is provided with: a plane plate member in which the outside dimension is larger than that of the outside frame of the image display device, and the back face may be arranged in such away that the back face contacts the wall surface; a leg portion installed on the opposite side to the wall surface at the lower end of the plane plate member; and an arm member connecting the back face of the image display device and the front face of the plane plate member in such a way that the image display device may be moved. | 12-04-2008 |
20090014608 | ADJUSTABLE STAND - An adjustable stand for carrying an electronic device and adjusting a position on a desk is provided to include a clamp and a supporting element. The clamp has a positioning element that comprises two axial portions each having a through hole, a clamping element that comprises an adjusting portion with a plurality of notches, and an elastic element positioned between the positioning element and the clamping element for restoring the position. The supporting element has two terminal rods that are axially fixed to the axial portions of the positioning element, and a supporting rod formed between the two terminal rods for lodging into one of the notches of the clamping element. | 01-15-2009 |
20090084912 | Monopod Support Especially for Video Filming - A monopod support ( | 04-02-2009 |
20090084913 | AUTOMATED MOUNTING ARM FOR ELECTRONIC DISPLAY - An automated single or dual arm articulating mount assembly for flat panel displays. In a dual arm system, a first motorized drive system enables synchronous movement of the pantograph to allow for extension movement of the display to and from the mounting surface. In a single arm system, the motorized drive system causes extension movement similar to the dual arm system. A second motorized drive system can be positioned on the display interface area for rotational movement of the screen about a vertical axis. | 04-02-2009 |
20090095854 | Formable Stand System - A formable support stand system for portable electronic devices that provides a manner to support a device such as a tablet computer in a variety of orientations from a supporting surface such as a tray or table. The embodiments comprise a flex-rod prop, and a fastener for attaching the prop to an electronic device, such that the flex rod resists deformation, but can be adjusted into a wide variety of positions. The stand system is adapted for use with devices used by those with limited or erratic motor control, in order to allow positioning of the screen face of a tablet computer in a chosen orientation relative to a support tray on a wheelchair, for instance. The stand system comprises a flexible, positionable flex-rod, an anti-skid sleeve and is removeably attached to the electronic device by means of rod clamp system. The formable support system is also provided as a kit for retrofitting existing devices. | 04-16-2009 |
20090108148 | ADJUSTABLE STAND - An adjustable stand for receiving an object, e.g., an automobile panel. | 04-30-2009 |
20090173851 | Rotary neck cradle - A support device for supporting a musical instrument includes a base, the base includes a first side portion and a second side portion. The support device also includes a support body rotatably coupled to the base. The support body includes a first support surface and a second support surface. The first support surface defines a channel in the support body, the second support surface is substantially planar. The support body is configured to rotate between at least a first position and a second position around an axis intersecting the first side portion and the second side portion. | 07-09-2009 |
20090302176 | SCREEN - A screen includes a screen main body, having flexibility, onto which an image light is projected; a first support and a second support which, extending one along each of a pair of opposed edges of the screen main body, each support one of the pair of edges; an auxiliary support which, being disposed between the first support and the second support, extends parallel to the first support and the second support, and supports a pair of intersecting edges intersecting with the pair of edges of the screen main body; and linkage mechanisms which, bridging adjacent supports, among the first support, second support, and auxiliary support, as well as regulating a movement of the adjacent supports in an out-of-plane direction of a projection surface of the screen main body, extend and contract in a direction in which the adjacent supports face each other, bringing the adjacent supports closer to and away from each other. | 12-10-2009 |
20090308993 | ARTICLE HOLDER WITH SUCTION CUP - A holder includes a suction cup comprising a circular plate formed of resilient material and a rigid bell wherein the plate includes a central coupling member including outer threads, and the bell includes a hollow cylinder including two opposite openings with the outer threads disposed thereat; a manipulation assembly comprising a tube including an internal threaded section threadedly secured to the outer threads, a sleeve securely put on the tube, and a coupling mechanism seated upon the sleeve; and a pivot assembly comprising a pivot mechanism pivotably secured to the coupling mechanism, an arm extended upward from the pivot mechanism, and a seat assembly rotatably, pivotably secured to the arm. Preferably, the holder is adapted to hold an article (e.g., mobile phone) when it is immovably and captively retained on a dashboard of a motor vehicle. | 12-17-2009 |
20100051765 | Turbine Engine Cover Plate Assembly Stand - A holding structure associated with a lifting device for supporting a removed turbine engine cover plate assembly. The holding structure includes an upper support member and a lower support member. The upper support member is formed with a plurality of service areas, where each service area is configured for servicing a cover plate assembly. Each service area includes a plurality of slots extending inwardly from a peripheral edge of the upper support member to receive and support components of the cover plate assembly during a disassembly and service operation. | 03-04-2010 |
20100072333 | SUPPORT STAND AND DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - A display device includes a display monitor, a supporting portion formed on a bottom surface of the display monitor, and a support stand fixed on the display monitor. The supporting portion and the support stand cooperatively support the display monitor. The support stand includes a connecting member fixed on the display monitor and a sliding member sleeved on the connecting member. The sliding member slides along the connecting member to change the length of the support stand, thus adjusting the viewing angle of the display monitor. | 03-25-2010 |
20100072334 | Holder for Electronic Device with Support - A protective holder for the iPhone®, iPod Touch™, electronic books, electronic tablet computers and other portable devices having a frontal LCD, OLED, touch screen, or other display that employs a form-fitting backplate with corner frames for cradling the device while leaving the entire frontal aspect unobstructed is disclosed. The holder may include a series of contoured side grippers on each side of the backplate for clamping the device in place without obstructing the LCD screen (or access to it for cleaning or otherwise). The holder may include a fully-adjustable kickstand for upright hands-free viewing of the device at several landscape and portrait angles and the holder may also include a built-in moveable directional sound reflector and noise shield improves audio performance, and a detachable belt clip allows belt wearing. The holder has an extreme slimline folded profile to facilitate pocket insertion, minimize bulk and create an eye-catching aesthetic. | 03-25-2010 |
20100171011 | SUPPORT STAND FOR FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY MONITOR - A support stand includes a supporting leg and a hinge subassembly. The supporting leg includes a connecting portion. The hinge subassembly includes a shaft and a leaf rotatably sleeved on the shaft. The shaft has a connecting portion engaging with the connecting portion of the supporting leg. One of the connecting portions of the supporting leg and the shaft is a connecting slot, and the other one of the connecting portions of the supporting leg and the shaft is a protrusion engaged in the connecting slot, thus fixing the shaft to the supporting leg. A friction is created between the shaft and the leaf. | 07-08-2010 |
20100213330 | Computer Stand - A computer stand includes a support substrate and a number of support elements configured to selectively attach at any of a range of positions across the support substrate so as to support a computer resting on the substrate while without obstructing access to features on the computer. | 08-26-2010 |
20100213331 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE STAND - This electronic device stand is a credit-card-sized sheet, equipped with cut-outs and scoring to permit its easy folding into an adjustable stand. | 08-26-2010 |
20100224744 | Universal Portable Device Stand and Holder Apparatus - An apparatus that securely supports and displays for adjustable viewing of portable electronic devices where the apparatus can be frictionally engaged into any accessible material seam as well as being supportable on flat surfaces. | 09-09-2010 |
20100243830 | Electronic Device - An electronic device includes a body and a stand. The body has a fastening structure. The stand is used to support the body and dispose the body at a plane. The stand has a curved surface, and a locating portion is disposed at the curved surface. The body and the plane are contacted with the curved surface at the same time. The body is located at a first position of the locating portion by the fastening structure. When a force is applied to the body, the locating portion is rotated to drive the stand to rotate. Thus, the fastening structure is located at a second position of the locating portion, and an angle between the body and the plane is adjusted. | 09-30-2010 |
20110073724 | Foldable supporting stand - A foldable supporting stand includes a hub having a center axis, a foot member unit pivotally connected to the hub, and multiple supporting bars each having one connecting end respectively pivotally connected to the hub. The stand includes multiple positioning mechanisms adapted for securing the supporting bars to the hub respectively. When the foldable supporting stand is set in a collapsed non-operative position, the foot member unit and the supporting bars are maintained in close alignment to the center axis of the hub. When the foldable supporting stand is set in an extended operative position, the supporting ends of the supporting bars are aligned in a single plane to provide a supporting plane, and the foot member unit supports the hub above the floor. | 03-31-2011 |
20110079688 | Folding TV stand assembly - A folding TV stand assembly adapted to be shipped disassembled in a substantially-flat configuration within a compact shipping container and assembled without the use of tools. The TV stand assembly includes a rotatable shelf support, a TV mount to be connected to the back of a television, and an upstanding back spine to be removably received at one end thereof by a spine-receiving base of the rotatable shelf support and detachably connected at the opposite end thereof to the TV mount. The shelf support has first and second sets of rails that are pivotally coupled to respective opposite sides of the spine-receiving base. The first and second sets of rails are rotatable relative to the spine-receiving base between an unfolded position projecting outwardly and away from one another to a folded position arranged in parallel alignment with one another to facilitate transport in the substantially-flat shipping configuration. A plurality of shelves are detachably connected to the sets of rails of the shelf support when the rails are rotated to the unfolded position. | 04-07-2011 |
20110095147 | Apparatus for adjusting the length of a boat lift leg - An apparatus for adjusting the length of a leg of a boat lift is described wherein the length of the leg may either be shortened or lengthened without the necessity of entering the water in which the boat lift is positioned. | 04-28-2011 |
20110240807 | Musical Instrument Stand - A musical instrument stand which offers some protection to the instrument by absorbing mild pressure and knocks through being made of a spring material and configured to allow the components of the stand to bend and rotate in different directions, comprises a base for resting on a floor surface, a back portion extending upwardly from the base, a cradle portion for supporting the weight of the instrument in a vertical direction, and for restraining movement of the instrument in horizontal directions, and arms secured to the back portion above the cradle portion to hold the stringed instrument against lateral movement, and the base extending substantial distances to the rear and sides of the cradle portion for stability. | 10-06-2011 |
20110253850 | FOLDABLE STAND FOR PORTABLE HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A foldable stand for portable handheld electronic device, which may comprise: a base into an upper surface of which a groove is formed; a cover pivotably connected to the base for covering the upper surface of the base; a strut pivotably connected to the cover at an upper edge thereof and slidably mounted in the groove at a lower edge thereof; in which the groove is formed in such a manner that it could contain the strut when the cover is closed with respect to the base. | 10-20-2011 |
20120006950 | PIVOTING STAND FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE - A stand provides support for a portable display device such as a tablet computer or e-book reader. In one example, the stand includes a leg having a proximal portion and a distal portion and a support member having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A first hinge at the proximal portion of the leg pivotally attaches the leg to the display device, and a first hinge stop is adapted to arrest a pivoting of the leg when the leg pivots at the first hinge to a first angle relative to a rear surface of the display device. A second hinge at the distal portion of the leg pivotally attaches the support member to the leg, and a second hinge stop is adapted to arrest a pivoting of the support member when the support member pivots at the second hinge to a second angle relative to the leg. Here, the support member is configured to support the leg in an open position, such that the distal portion of the support member frictionally engages the rear surface of the display device and the support member is compressed between the rear surface of the display device and the leg. | 01-12-2012 |
20120043435 | HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS - A height adjustment unit | 02-23-2012 |
20120145843 | Support Structure of a Digital Device - A support structure of a digital device contains a holding unit including a tray member to place the digital device, the tray member including a circular hole disposed on a central portion thereof, a plurality of retaining recesses arranged around the hole on a front end of the tray member; an angle adjusting mechanism including a circular tab and a number of resilient locking devices attached around a peripheral side of the circular tab, such that the tab is fitted in the hole of the tray member of the holding unit so that the holding unit is rotated vertically or horizontally by using the angle adjusting mechanism; a supporting unit axially with the angle adjusting mechanism. | 06-14-2012 |
20120153100 | LEG STRUCTURE - A leg structure supports in an upright position a container having a piping port in the bottom of the container. The leg structure is provided with fixed legs fixed or removably mounted to the container, a movable leg capable of moving relative to the fixed legs so as to approach and be separated in the horizontal direction from the fixed legs while supporting the container, and the connecting section for connecting the container and the fixed legs to each other such that the container is maintained upright relative to the fixed legs. | 06-21-2012 |
20120168577 | SHELL FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A shell includes a main body, a first supporting member and a second supporting member. The first supporting member is pivotally coupled to and foldable on the main body. The second supporting member is pivotally coupled to and foldable on the first supporting member. When the first supporting member is rotated to keep an angle with the main body, the first supporting member is capable of supporting the main body in a first orientation and in a second orientation different from the first orientation. When the first supporting member is folded on the main body and the second supporting member is rotated to keep an angle with the main body, the second supporting member is capable of supporting the main body in the first orientation and in the second orientation. | 07-05-2012 |
20120228443 | SUPPORT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME - A support device for supporting an electronic device, includes a pull box, two elastic threads retractably mounted in the pull box, a housing assembly comprising two first support housings, each of the first support housings is detachably mounted on the pull box by one of the elastic threads. A string retained on the pull box for hanging the pull box and the housing assembly. After the first support housings are detached from the pull box, the first support housings are mounted on the electronic device for support. | 09-13-2012 |
20130119211 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM - A photovoltaic (“PV”) module mounting system that includes a base having a platform with a plurality of supports extending upwardly therefrom. The PV module mounting system is secured to a support structure, such as a roof, and a mounting apparatus is adapted to fixedly secure a PV module to the base. A plurality of PV module mounting systems can be configured for the installation of an array of PV modules. | 05-16-2013 |
20130161455 | STAND FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS OF PROVIDING AND USING SAME - Some embodiments include a stand for an electronic device. Other embodiments of related stands and methods of providing and using the same are disclosed. | 06-27-2013 |
20130206937 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR A FUEL INJECTOR - A holding device for a fuel injector has a mounting device to accommodate the fuel injector, and a fixing device which has a first part and a second part, which are supported in a guidance in a displaceable manner with respect to the mounting device. The second part is fixable on the guidance and between the first part and the second part of the fixing device an elastic element is situated in such a way that it is in a position to press the first part of the fixing device against a fuel injector situated in the mounting device, in order to fix it in the holding device. Also described is a clamping device for fuel injectors having at least one holding device, which is fastened elastically to the clamping device. | 08-15-2013 |
20130334378 | BLADE HOLDING APPARATUS - A blade holding apparatus for holding one end of a wind turbine blade during handling, which blade holding apparatus includes a support structure including an opening for accommodating one end of the wind turbine blade, a clamping arrangement arranged in the opening, which clamping arrangement is realised to exert a clamping force on the wind turbine blade, and a locking arrangement for locking the clamping arrangement relative to the support structure. A method of operating such a blade holding apparatus during a handling procedure of a wind turbine blade is also provided. | 12-19-2013 |
20140117175 | SUPPORT DEVICE - A support device, applicable for holding up an electronic device in different directions, the support device includes a base and a curved sliding bracket. The base includes a fixing part. The curved sliding bracket is slidably assembled on the base in a curve direction. The electronic device is adapted for being fixed on the curved sliding bracket. The base includes a sliding rail, where the curved sliding bracket is assembled. | 05-01-2014 |
20140191095 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES TO SUPPORT AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Mounting apparatuses, electronic device holders, and components of electronic device holders are shown and described herein. A mounting apparatus is removably connected to an object and the electronic device holder. The electronic device holder is configured to hold an electronic device and has one or more of an adaptor, a movable stand, and one or more portions of a backside thereof that are either clear or removed. The adaptor is removable from the electronic device holder for removal and replacement thereof with one or more additional, different adaptors. | 07-10-2014 |
20140263884 | Swivel Mount - Some examples of a mounting post to support a housing of electronic equipment include a swivel base having a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to mount to a surface about which the mounting post swivels. The mounting post includes A swivel post having a a third end and a fourth end. The third end is configured to support the housing of the electronic equipment. A lower sleeve is attached to the second end and an upper sleeve is attached to the fourth end. The upper sleeve is attached to the lower sleeve at a distance to create a moment arm to react to transverse forces applied to the mounting post. | 09-18-2014 |
20140306074 | ANGLE ADJUSTABLE STAND MECHANISM - A stand mechanism includes a shell for connection with an electronic device and having an outer surface and a bottom end connected to the outer surface, and a supporting leg including a connecting end surface, a supporting end portion opposite to the connecting end surface, and opposite first and second surfaces extending between the connecting end surface and the supporting end portion. A fixing unit interconnects the shell and the supporting leg. The supporting leg is selectively secured to the shell at a first or second position, where the first or second surface faces the bottom end. The outer surface is inclined with respect to the flat surface at a first or second angle when the supporting leg is at the first or second position. | 10-16-2014 |
20140306075 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ERGONOMIC SUPPORT OF HUMAN SYSTEM INTERACTION - A human interaction support apparatus for supporting a peripheral comprising means for defining a user area into which a user may be received and means for hanging a first peripheral from the means for hanging such that the first peripheral is in front of the user area. | 10-16-2014 |
20140361131 | MOVABLE STAND - An article comprising: (a) a first object having a frame, (b) a second object foldable under the frame, and (c) a movable stand, wherein the second object is attachable to the movable stand, wherein the movable stand is attached to the frame so that the movable stand can be stowed under the frame with the second object, and wherein the movable stand can be pulled from under the frame, pivoted to a horizontal position and the second object displayed. | 12-11-2014 |
20150028170 | CLAMPING APPARATUS - A clamping apparatus is provided, including a base unit, a movable unit, a carrier unit, a clamping element located on base unit and two stop elements located on carrier unit; wherein the base unit includes a placement surface for placing an electronic device; the movable unit partially extends into base unit and can move linearly; the carrier unit is detachably disposed at movable unit; the clamping element and stop elements protrude respectively on two sides of placement surface so that electronic device can be clamped between clamping element and two stop elements. The feature is that the stop elements have an arc shape and are partially engaged to carrier unit with elasticity to expand outward, and maximum clamping distance between two stop elements is increased when applying external force. As such, when the size of electronic device changes by protective cover, the clamping apparatus still maintains good clamping effect. | 01-29-2015 |
20150076297 | MODULAR HANDLE AND STAND FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A Modular Handle And Stand For Electronic Devices is disclosed that aids the use of cameras, smartphones, portable music players, tablet computers, or multiple such devices used in tandem. The modular system is comprised of a handle, various accessory heads, a means of attachment, and an optional charging battery enclosed in the handle for charging the attached device(s). The modularity of the design allows the device to be easily adapted to multiple device types, as well as a plurality of devices. It allows a device to be attached to the handle with or without that device being placed within a case or enclosure, and creates the option of using the internal cavity of the handle to be used for hosting a removable battery or for storage. The invention may be used as a handle for capturing video or still images, as a multi-position stand that replaces the need to carry a standard tripod, and may be expanded with additional modules to support current and future devices and accessories. | 03-19-2015 |
20150115113 | WATER JUG ATTACHMENT - The water jug attachment is an essentially rectangular support device wherein the rectangular device is supported by three legs, wherein the single rear leg is mounted in the center of the back of the rectangular device and operates as a jack in order to lift and support the rear of the jug and tilt it toward the spout or spigot as the volume in the jug declines due to use allowing the water in the jug to pour out of the spigot. | 04-30-2015 |
20160122077 | PALLET TRUCK WITH INTEGRATED HALF-SIZE PALLET SUPPORT - The present application discloses a pallet truck backrest assembly for handling half-size pallets. A first half-size pallet support is pivotally coupled to a backrest of the backrest assembly at a first height and a second half-size pallet support is pivotally coupled to the backrest at a second height with the second height being less than the first height. The half-size pallet supports pivot between first positions against the backrest and second positions extending over the forks of the pallet truck to accommodate half-size pallets. | 05-05-2016 |
20160377220 | SUPPORT PLATE - A support plate is used for supporting an electronic device. The support plate includes a first plate member, a foldable portion, and a second plate member. The foldable portion is connected to the first plate member and the second plate member. The first plate member includes a combining portion far away from the foldable portion and a contact portion adjacent to the foldable portion. The second plate member includes at least one combined portion and a non-slip element attached on a side surface of the second plate member. The combining portion is foldable to combinedly position the combined portion, wherein the contact portion supports the second plate member and forms an included angle with the second plate member. Accordingly, the support plate can stably support the electronic device and can be expanded or received quickly. | 12-29-2016 |