Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080272256 | Viewing Angle Adjustment System For A Monitor - This invention provides a support arm to couple a monitor to a surface such as a wall or ceiling to remotely adjust the viewing angle of the monitor. The support arm includes at least one motor along a pivot axis in the support arm. The motor may be activated by a processor based on the control signal provided by the remote control. The support arm may include a plurality of pivot axes with a motor in each of the pivot axis to adjust the viewing angle along the vertical and horizontal planes. The support arm may be also provided with a tracking device that follows the movement of the viewer to adjust the viewing angle of the monitor corresponding to the movement of the viewer. The support arm may also receive periodic signal from the remote control to determine the location of the remote control. Based on the periodic signal, the processor may adjust the viewing angle of the monitor towards the location of the remote control. | 11-06-2008 |
20090032656 | Actuator with a safety cover - A motorized actuator has a link that extends and retracts based on the control signal. An enclosure member substantially wraps around the link with a sensor between the link and the enclosure member. The enclosure member is suspended relative to the link so that when the enclosure member is touched by a foreign object, the sensor is activated that stops the motorized actuator from moving the first link. | 02-05-2009 |
20090050757 | Mount System Adapted to Rotate and Extend a Monitor - A mount system rotates a monitor between a retracted position and an extended position, and as the mount system rotates from the retracted position to the extended position, the mount system moves the monitor laterally along its longitudinal axis so that the rotating side of the monitor is moved away from the monitor. This allows the monitor to be installed recessed into the wall and swing the monitor open 90 degrees; or tilt the monitor down while lifting the monitor. | 02-26-2009 |
20090057514 | Mounting system adapted to extend and retract in a straight line - A mount system for a monitor extends and retracts the monitor. The mount system includes a first arm pivotably coupled to a second arm so that that the monitor extends and retracts in a substantially straight line. One or more motors may be incorporated into the mount system to adjust the viewing angle of the monitor through a remote control. | 03-05-2009 |
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 |
20090159768 | Mount System Utilizing One Motor to Extend/Retract and Tilt a Monitor - A mount system utilizes one motor to extend/retract and tilt a monitor. The mount system may include a second motor to swivel the monitor. | 06-25-2009 |
20090194656 | Swivel Mount System For A Monitor - A mount system supports a monitor against a supporting surface such as a wall. The mount system allows the monitor to swing open adjacent to one of its edge and extends the monitor away from the wall so that the edge of the monitor does not hit the wall. A motor or a linear actuator may be used to move the monitor through a motorized action. | 08-06-2009 |
20100038501 | Low Profile Tilt Mount - A mount system for a monitor tilts the monitor between a retracted position and an extended position. The mount system includes a first anchoring bracket adapted to couple to the supporting surface, and a first panel mounting bracket adapted to couple to a rear side of the monitor. The mount system also includes first and second bars between the first anchoring bracket and the first panel mounting bracket. The first and second bars are arranged in such a way that the weight of the monitor is substantially balanced against the natural tendency of the monitor to lend down so that a user may move the monitor between the extended and retracted position with ease. | 02-18-2010 |
20100096519 | 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. | 04-22-2010 |
20100102181 | Swivel Mount System For A Monitor - A mount system supports a monitor against a supporting surface such as a wall. The mount system allows the monitor to swing open adjacent to one of its edge and extends the monitor away from the wall so that the edge of the monitor does not hit the wall. A motor or a linear actuator may be used to move the monitor through a motorized action. | 04-29-2010 |
20110248128 | Low Profile Motorize Tilt Mount - A mount system is adapted to couple a monitor to a supporting surface. The natural tendency of the mount system is to tilt down the monitor, due to the weight of the monitor. However, the weight of the monitor may be at least partially counter-balanced by having to lift its own weight of the monitor such that less force may be required to tilt the monitor up. A motor may be activated to pull on a string that is coupled adjacent to a top portion of the monitor. | 10-13-2011 |
20110309216 | Mounting system that securely couples a monitor - A mounting system includes a shaft having a longitudinal axis, the shaft has a first cross-sectional portion and a second cross-sectional portion, the first cross-sectional portion being a semi-circular configuration, and the second cross-sectional portion being a substantially flat. A wall bracket has a first opening adapted to receive the shaft to allow the shaft to rotate about its longitudinal axis. A mounting bracket has a hook and a base, the base having a substantially planar surface adapted to couple to the rear side of the monitor. The hook is adapted to receive the shaft when the substantially flat portion of the shaft is substantially parallel with the base of the first mounting bracket and allow the shaft to rotate within the hook, and when the shaft is rotated relative to the hook, the shaft is locked within the hook. | 12-22-2011 |
20130270407 | Universal Mount System For A Monitor - A mount system is adapted to attach a monitor to a wall. The mount system includes a panel mounting bracket with a flexible member between two bars. Each bar has a plurality of holes such that matching holes between two bars are separated to substantially match different distances between the top two VESA holes on the rear side of monitors. This way, the panel mounting bracket can universally fit different monitors. The mount system also includes a wall plate with a āUā shape hook adapted to receive the flexible member. The flexible member is bonded to the two bars in such a way to substantially prevent the flexible member from disengaging from the two bars due to the weight of the monitor. | 10-17-2013 |
20130284513 | CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A cable management system includes a cover adapted to attach to a wall. The cover has a first end and a second end. The first end of the cover has receptacles for electrical power and audio/video signals. A combination of the electrical cord and AV cables may extend from the second end of cover. The electrical cord extending from the second end has an electrical plug to couple to an electrical outlet; and the AV cables extending from the second end of the cover has signal plugs adapted to couple to their respective AV components such as a cable box, DVD player, and the like. The electrical cord and the AV cables may be substantially flat to minimize the overall height of the cover. | 10-31-2013 |
20130340626 | BEVERAGE BREWING SYSTEM - A beverage cartridge system is adapted to brew a beverage through a brewer having a holder adapted to receive the cartridge system. The holder may have a deep well with one or more needles therewithin to pierce through the bottom of the cartridge system when inserted into the well. The cartridge system may include a short cup and a tall cup, where the tall cup is taller than the short cup to pack more beverage grind. The cartridge system may include a filter within an outer cup. The bottom of the filter may be deep enough to be juxtaposed to the bottom of the cup. The filter may be formed from a material that is substantially resistant to piercing by the needle within the holder such that when the outlet needle pierces through the bottom of the cup, the outlet needle raises the filter at a point of contact, and the filter substantially resists the outlet needle from piercing through the filter during a brewing process. | 12-26-2013 |
20130344205 | BEVERAGE BREWING SYSTEM - A brewer system is adapted to brew a beverage utilizing a cartridge packed with beverage grind such as coffee, tea, milk, and the like. The brewer system may include a pump adapted to draw the fluid from either a reservoir or a heater tank utilizing a vacuum pump. The pump may pass the fluid to a brewing chamber adapted to receive the cartridge and inject the fluid into the cartridge to brew a beverage. The pump may draw the fluid from a tube having a first end and a second end, the first end may be coupled to the pump, and the second end of the tube adapted may draw the fluid. A portion of the tube may be elevated above the maximum fill line of the fluid within the reservoir or the heater tank. An air switch may be coupled to the portion of the tube such that atmospheric air may enter the portion of the tube through the switch after a predetermined amount of fluid has been pumped through the tube to purge the cartridge of beverage. | 12-26-2013 |
20150064324 | Beverage Brewing System - A beverage cartridge system is adapted to brew a beverage through a brewer having a holder adapted to receive the cartridge system. The holder may have a deep well with one or more needles therewithin to pierce through the bottom of the cartridge system when inserted into the well. The cartridge system may include a short cup and a tall cup, where the tall cup is taller than the short cup to pack more beverage grind. The cartridge system may include a filter within an outer cup. The bottom of the filter may be deep enough to be juxtaposed to the bottom of the cup. The filter may be formed from a material that is substantially resistant to piercing by the needle within the holder such that when the outlet needle pierces through the bottom of the cup, the outlet needle raises the filter at a point of contact, and the filter substantially resists the outlet needle from piercing through the filter during a brewing process. | 03-05-2015 |
20150072049 | Beverage Brewing System - A beverage cartridge system is adapted to brew a beverage through a brewer having a holder adapted to receive the cartridge system. The holder may have a deep well with one or more needles therewithin to pierce through the bottom of the cartridge system when inserted into the well. The cartridge system may include a short cup and a tall cup, where the tall cup is taller than the short cup to pack more beverage grind. The cartridge system may include a filter within an outer cup. The bottom of the filter may be deep enough to be juxtaposed to the bottom of the cup. The filter may be formed from a material that is substantially resistant to piercing by the needle within the holder such that when the outlet needle pierces through the bottom of the cup, the outlet needle raises the filter at a point of contact, and the filter substantially resists the outlet needle from piercing through the filter during a brewing process. | 03-12-2015 |
20150079244 | Beverage Brewing System - A beverage cartridge system is adapted to brew a beverage through a brewer having a holder adapted to receive the cartridge system. The holder may have a deep well with one or more needles therewithin to pierce through the bottom of the cartridge system when inserted into the well. The cartridge system may include a short cup and a tall cup, where the tall cup is taller than the short cup to pack more beverage grind. The cartridge system may include a filter within an outer cup. The bottom of the filter may be deep enough to be juxtaposed to the bottom of the cup. The filter may be formed from a material that is substantially resistant to piercing by the needle within the holder such that when the outlet needle pierces through the bottom of the cup, the outlet needle raises the filter at a point of contact, and the filter substantially resists the outlet needle from piercing through the filter during a brewing process. | 03-19-2015 |