Patent ID: 7740218
Filing Date: 2010-06-22
Classification: F16M

Abstract:
1. A support device for a flat appliance having a base resting upon a surface of a structure, wherein the base is separate from and not attached to the structure, comprising: a mounting plate having at least one hole defined therein, said mounting plate being adapted for removable attachment to a side of the flat appliance with a fastener extending through said at least one hole and into at least one corresponding receiving hole in the flat appliance; a mounting bracket adapted for attachment to a structure; and a brace disposed between said mounting plate and said mounting bracket, wherein the mounting plate is secured to the brace with a pivotal connection, wherein the pivotal connection is rotationally unrestrained within a limited range about at least one axis; wherein the mounting bracket is secured to the brace with a pivotal connection, wherein the pivotal connection is rotationally unrestrained within a limited range about at least one axis; and wherein said at least one hole in said mounting plate is adapted for accommodating at least one receiving hole of a variety of different flat appliances for attaching the mounting plate to the appliance.