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Patent US7832694 - Adjustable mounting cart for a whiteboard and projector - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsA device for mounting a whiteboard and a projector is provided. The device comprises a base and a pole mounted to the base such that the pole is substantially perpendicular to a surface. The base comprises a transport mechanism which allows the device to be moved from a first location on the surface...http://www.google.com/patents/US7832694?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7832694 - Adjustable mounting cart for a whiteboard and projectorAdvanced Patent SearchTry the new Google Patents, with machine-classified Google Scholar results, and Japanese and South Korean patents.Publication numberUS7832694 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 11/611,660Publication dateNov 16, 2010Filing dateDec 15, 2006Priority dateDec 15, 2006Fee statusPaidAlso published asCA2577576A1, US20080142667Publication number11611660, 611660, US 7832694 B2, US 7832694B2, US-B2-7832694, US7832694 B2, US7832694B2InventorsPaul John German, Allen Frater, John Clayton Mehnert, Greg Falendysz, James FraterOriginal AssigneeSperanza, Inc.Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (14), Non-Patent Citations (4), Referenced by (14), Classifications (15), Legal Events (3) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetAdjustable mounting cart for a whiteboard and projector
US 7832694 B2Abstract
A device for mounting a whiteboard and a projector is provided. The device comprises a base and a pole mounted to the base such that the pole is substantially perpendicular to a surface. The base comprises a transport mechanism which allows the device to be moved from a first location on the surface to a second location on the surface. The pole comprises a first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket. The first mounting bracket is for mounting a whiteboard such that an interactive surface of the whiteboard is capable of being positioned in a plane of a plurality of planes, including a receiving plane. The second mounting bracket is for mounting a projector such that the projector is capable of projecting onto the whiteboard while the interactive surface of the whiteboard is positioned in the receiving plane.
The subject of the disclosure relates generally to a device for mounting a whiteboard and a projector. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a portable mounting cart in which a whiteboard and/or a projector can be used in a plurality of positions.
The use of electronic whiteboards is becoming more and more prevalent in corporate, factory, classroom, and other collaborative environments. An electronic whiteboard provides users with an interactive touch screen upon which a variety of actions can be performed. For example, electronic whiteboards are able to receive a projected image of a computer screen such that users can remotely control computer applications by touching the whiteboard. Electronic whiteboards can also allow users to annotate documents and web pages, take notes, save annotations and notes, give presentations, collaborate on-site or across a distance, etc.
FIG. 1A illustrates a mounting cart 5 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. The mounting cart 5 includes a base 10, a first mounting bracket 20, a second mounting bracket 25, and a telescoping pole 30. The base 10 includes rollers 32 such that the mounting cart 5 can easily be moved from a first location to a second location. In an exemplary embodiment, the mounting cart 5 can include four rollers 32, and one or more of the rollers 32 can include a locking mechanism such that the mounting cart 5 can be immobilized. Alternatively, the mounting cart can include any number of rollers. In another alternative embodiment, the mounting cart can be made portable by any other transport mechanism(s) known to those skilled in the art. For example, the transport mechanism can include any combination of one or more rollers, wheels, skis, tracks, tires, etc. The transport mechanism can also include one or more handles such that the mounting cart can be pushed, pulled, or rotated. In an alternative embodiment, the mounting cart can be stationary. FIG. 1B illustrates a mounting cart 6 in which a base 7 of the mounting cart 6 does not include a transport mechanism. The base 7 of the mounting cart 6 can rest on feet (not shown), pedestals, or any other platform(s). Alternatively, the base 7 of the mounting cart 6 can rest directly on a surface.
Referring back to FIG. 1A, the base 10 also includes a first base member 35, a second base member 40 mounted to the first base member 35, and a third base member 45 mounted to the first base member 35. As used in this disclosure, the term “mount” can include join, unite, connect, associate, insert, hang, hold, affix, attach, fasten, bind, paste, secure, bolt, nail, glue, screw, rivet, solder, weld, and other like terms. The second base member 40 and the third base member 45 can be mounted to the first base member 35 at right angles to form a partial rectangle such that a clear path 42 is provided. The clear path 42 allows a wheelchair or other chair to easily be positioned adjacent to and/or underneath a mounting surface 50 for receiving a whiteboard. In alternative embodiments, any number of base members can be used, and the base members can be arranged in any way which provides easy access to a whiteboard mounted to the mounting surface. For example, two base members can be arranged in a V shape, three base members can be arranged as a triangle, a single, semi-circular base member can be used, etc. The base 10 also includes a support surface 115 capable of receiving a computer box or other hardware.
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