Information transfer device support stand

• US 8,020,816 B2
• Filed: 01/29/2007
• Issued: 09/20/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Laicor Fixtures, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Laicor Fixtures, Inc.
• Inventors: Laitila, Mika, Laitila, Andy
• Primary Examiner(s): Le; Tan
• Application Number:
  US11/668,332
• Publication Number:
  US 20080042020A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,695 Days
• Field of Search: 248/121, 248/125.1, 248/125.7, 248/125.8, 248/127, 248/131, 248/132, 248/133, 248/125.9, 248/370, 248/371, 248917-921, 224/548, 224/929, 224/939, 361680-683, 361/679, 361/686, 16332-335, 163/37, 163/43, 163/61, 163/63, 163/74
• US Class Current: 248/125.7
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/041 Allowing quick release of the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/08 around a vertical axis , e.g. panoramic heads F16M11/12 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/10 around a horizontal axis F16M11/12 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/2014 around a vertical axis F16M11/2035 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/28 Undercarriages for supports with one single telescoping pillar
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/00 Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles heads thereof F16M11/02 ; undercarriages thereof F16M11/20 ; adapted to be stuck in the ground A45F3/44 ; sockets or holders for poles or posts E04H12/22; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles supports for measuring instruments G01D11/30; supports for casings of remote control switching devices H01H9/025
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/02 for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 2200/065 with a special structure, e.g. reinforced or adapted for space reduction
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 248/919 Adjustably orientable video screen support

Abstract

Disclosed herein are support stands for information transfer devices. There is provided a support stand for an information transfer device comprising a hollow mast having a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a bracket attached to one or more walls of the mast, the second end comprising a base member for attachment to a surface; a rotatable member affixed to the hollow mast and secured to the bracket by a connector means, the rotatable member capable of rotational movement between a first position and a second position; the rotatable member comprising an information transfer device holder for supporting an information transfer device and a security shield for preventing unauthorized viewing of confidential information during input into the information transfer device.

Claims

1. A support stand for an information transfer device comprising,

a hollow mast having a first end and a second end, said first end comprising an insert bracket attached to one or more interior walls of the mast, said second end comprising a base member for attachment to a surface,

a rotatable member affixed to the hollow mast and secured to said insert bracket by a connector means, said rotatable member capable of rotational movement between a first position and a second position with respect to the insert bracket when the rotatable member is affixed and secured to the insert bracket by the connector means,

the rotatable member comprising an information transfer device holder for supporting an information transfer device and a security shield for preventing unauthorized viewing of confidential information during input into the information transfer device, wherein the rotatable member is restricted to a defined angle of rotation by one or more bosses, protruding elements, or extending members that extend downwardly from the rotatable member and abut one or more portions of the insert bracket when the rotatable member is rotated from the first position to the second position.

2. The support stand of claim 1, wherein said base member comprises a

substantially flat portion comprising a plurality of apertures for passage of securing means, and at

least one other aperture for passage of one or more cables or wires.

3. The support stand of claim 1, wherein said mast and base member

comprise a single continuous piece of material.

4. The support stand of claim 1, wherein said mast has a telescoping means for modulating the length of the mast.

5. The support stand of claim 1, wherein said insert bracket is attached in transverse orientation to the long axis of the mast at or near the end opposite the base member by one or more securing means.

6. The support stand of claim 5, wherein the connector means attaching the rotatable member to the insert bracket comprises a threaded screw, one or more nuts, one or more bolts, one or more spacers, one or more washers, or any combination thereof.

7. The support stand of claim 6, wherein the connector means passes through an aperture on each of the rotatable member and insert bracket, said rotatable member and insert bracket secured to each other by at least one locking nut and at least one friction washer.

8. The support stand of claim 1, wherein the rotatable member comprises a second aperture optionally comprising a removable plug or insert for passage of wires or cables through the rotatable member close to the axis of rotation thereof.

9. The support stand of claim 8, wherein said second aperture communicates with the periphery of the rotatable member via a slot.

10. The support stand of claim 1, wherein said one or more bosses, protruding elements, or extending members engage one or more stopping members in the mast.

11. The support stand of claim 1, wherein the rotatable member comprises one or more screws that extend downwardly into the hollow mast, the screws abutting one or more portions of the insert bracket when the rotatable member is rotated through a defined angle of rotation.

12. The support stand of claim 1, wherein the rotatable member comprises an information transfer device holder defining a slot comprising a back portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, a bottom portion and a front portion.

13. The support stand of claim 12, further comprising a security shield attached thereto.

14. The support stand of claim 1, wherein the rotatable member comprise a pivot or hinge means for tilting the rotatable member through a defined angle of rotation.

15. A support stand for an information transfer device comprising,

a rigid, substantially cylindrical hollow mast having a first end and a second end, said first end comprising an insert bracket attached to two interior walls at about opposite positions along the diameter of the mast, and a second end comprising a base member for attachment to a surface, said base member comprising a substantially flat portion with one or more apertures for receiving one or more securing means, and at least one separate aperture for the passage of one or more cables;

a rotatable member comprising a grommeted aperture or removable plug for passage of one or more cables from the interior of the mast to the information transfer device;

said rotatable member affixed exterior the hollow mast and secured to the insert bracket by a connection means, said connection means comprising a threaded screw, one or more locking nuts, bolts, washers, spacers, or any combination thereof, and wherein the threaded screw passes through an aperture in the rotatable member such that said member is provided with rotational movement between a first position and a second position,

the rotatable member comprising attachment points attaching a slotted information transfer device holder for supporting an information transfer device, said holder comprising a back portion, three side portions, a front portion and further comprising an attachable shield for preventing unauthorized viewing of confidential information during input into the information transfer device and wherein said rotatable member is restricted to a defined angle of rotation by one or more bosses, protruding elements, or extending members that extend downwardly from the rotatable member and abut one or more portions of the insert bracket when the rotatable member is rotated from the first position to the second position.