Support System with Lock
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May 22, 2014
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Nov 14, 2013
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Nov 16, 2012
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Abstract
A support system with a locking mechanism for positioning and securing electronic equipment. The support system includes a base, a riser coupled to the base, a support coupled to the riser and a locking mechanism positioned at a distal end of the riser. The locking mechanism includes a first block, a second block and a fastener. The first block has a first aperture, a first inclined surface and distal surface including a lip. The second block comprising a second aperture and a second inclined surface, wherein tightening the fastener slides the first block with respect to the second block, such that the first inclined surface wedges against the second inclined surface. Methods of locking a support to a riser using the locking mechanism.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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ERGOTRON INC | 1181 TRAPP ROAD ST PAUL MN 55121 |
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
- F16M Class
- 816 Applications Filed
- 652 Patents Issued To-Date
- 79.91 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Asamarai, Saeb | Columbia Heights, US | 22 | 531 |
# of filed Patents : 22 Total Citations : 531 | |||
Dahl, Ryan | Inver Grove Heights, US | 4 | 36 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 36 | |||
Trish, Scott | Lakeville, US | 24 | 714 |
# of filed Patents : 24 Total Citations : 714 |
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- 17 Citation Count
- F16M Class
- 81.70 % this patent is cited more than
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