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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.

Date of Patent:
Jun. 29, 2021

Filed:

Jan. 29, 2019
Applicant:

Gcx Corporation, Petaluma, CA (US);

Inventors:

Robert Peter Glaser, Corte Madera, CA (US);

Joshua Kawarii Littlefield, Santa Rosa, CA (US);

Cristian J. Daugbjerg, Novato, CA (US);

Paul Rene Borloz, Petaluma, CA (US);

Assignee:

GCX CORPORATION, Petaluma, CA (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16M 11/20 (2006.01); F16M 11/24 (2006.01); F16M 13/02 (2006.01); F16G 11/12 (2006.01); A61G 12/00 (2006.01); F16M 11/04 (2006.01); A47B 21/03 (2006.01); A61G 13/10 (2006.01); F16M 11/10 (2006.01); A61B 90/50 (2016.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16M 11/2092 (2013.01); A47B 21/03 (2013.01); A47B 21/0314 (2013.01); A61G 12/004 (2013.01); A61G 12/005 (2013.01); A61G 13/107 (2013.01); F16G 11/12 (2013.01); F16M 11/046 (2013.01); F16M 11/048 (2013.01); F16M 11/10 (2013.01); F16M 11/2014 (2013.01); F16M 11/2021 (2013.01); F16M 11/2064 (2013.01); F16M 11/24 (2013.01); F16M 13/02 (2013.01); F16M 13/022 (2013.01); A47B 2021/0321 (2013.01); A61B 2090/506 (2016.02); F16M 2200/021 (2013.01); F16M 2200/041 (2013.01); F16M 2200/048 (2013.01); F16M 2200/06 (2013.01); F16M 2200/063 (2013.01); F16M 2200/065 (2013.01);
Abstract

Various embodiments concern locking release mechanisms that allow an articulated support arm to be moved between various vertical orientations. A locking release mechanism may include a handle release mechanism positioned within the handle of the articulated support arm, and a gas spring release mechanism positioned within the body of the articulated support arm. The articulated support arm can include a gas spring that remains locked until the handle release mechanism is activated, e.g. by applying pressure to a grip actuator. Other embodiments concern cable management techniques for articulated support arms. Oftentimes, an articulated support arm will include cables routed through the arm that are configured to support an attachment. For example, the cable(s) may be adapted for audio signals, video signals, power, etc. The cable(s) can be readily cleaned and/or serviced when routed through an articulated support arm composed of one or more removable pieces.


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