James Richard Walters

US Patent:

D491747, Jun 22, 2004

Filed:

Jun 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/185134

Inventors:

James D. Walters - Glen Ellyn IL

Assignee:

Peerless Industries, Inc. - Melrose Park IL

International Classification:

0604

US Classification:

D 6474

US Patent:

D563700, Mar 11, 2008

Filed:

Jul 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/263667

Inventors:

James Duane Walters - Saint Charles IL, US
Matthew William Stifal - Portage IN, US

Assignee:

Peerless Industries, Inc. - Melrose Park IL

International Classification:

0606

US Classification:

D 6513

US Patent:

D628459, Dec 7, 2010

Filed:

Jan 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

29/330737

Inventors:

Christopher D. Minkley - Wheaton IL, US
James D. Walters - Saint Charles IL, US

Assignee:

Peerless Industries, Inc. - Aurora IL

International Classification:

0805

US Classification:

D 8349

US Patent:

7866621, Jan 11, 2011

Filed:

Sep 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/528200

Inventors:

James D. Walters - Saint Charles IL, US

Assignee:

Peerless Industries, Inc. - Aurora IL

International Classification:

F16M 13/00

US Classification:

248421

Abstract:

A system for mounting a flat panel television or display to a surface such as a wall. A base plate is configured to operatively connect to a surface, while an adapter plate is configured to operatively connect to a display device. A plurality of connecting arms are used to operatively connect the base plate to the adapter plate. Each of the plurality of connecting arms includes a base plate engagement portion slidably engageable with slots in the base plate and an adapter plate engagement portion operatively connected to the adapter plate. Movement of the base plate engagement portions within the base plate's slots results in a translational movement of the adapter plate relative to the base plate.

US Patent:

7883067, Feb 8, 2011

Filed:

Nov 1, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/981899

Inventors:

James Duane Walters - Saint Charles IL, US
Matthew William Stifal - Portage IN, US

Assignee:

Peerless Industries, Inc. - Aurora IL

International Classification:

A47H 1/10

US Classification:

248317, 248340, 248343

Abstract:

A ceiling mounting system configured to provide height and viewing angle adjustment for a flat panel display mounted thereon. An adapter plate attaches to at least one rear surface of a flat panel display. A tube, at a first end, is pivotally attached to the adapter plate, while the tube, at a second end is attached to a ceiling decoupler. The ceiling decoupler has integrated therein, a return to zero mechanism configured to withstand impact to the ceiling mounting system and/or flat panel display, and return to a default position once the impact is released. Various related media components can also be secured to the adapter plate, while the tube, in conjunction with the adapter plate allows for cable and cord routing and management. A back cover slidably engages the adapter plate to hide the rear of the flat panel display and any related media components, cables, and cords.

US Patent:

D638687, May 31, 2011

Filed:

Nov 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

29/378766

Inventors:

Christopher D. Minkley - Wheaton IL, US
James D. Walters - Saint Charles IL, US

Assignee:

Peerless Industries, Inc. - Aurora IL

International Classification:

0805

US Classification:

D 8349, D8354

US Patent:

D653831, Feb 7, 2012

Filed:

Jan 19, 2011

Appl. No.:

29/383552

Inventors:

James D. Walters - Saint Charles IL, US
Christopher D. Minkley - Wheaton IL, US

Assignee:

Peerless Industries, Inc. - Aurora IL

International Classification:

1202

US Classification:

D34 17

US Patent:

8128049, Mar 6, 2012

Filed:

Apr 1, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/060449

Inventors:

James D. Walters - Saint Charles IL, US

Assignee:

Peerless Industries, Inc. - Aurora IL

International Classification:

B42F 13/00

US Classification:

248339, 24822521, 24822021, 248917, 248923, 2484751, 248304, 36167902, 36167921, 211 26

Abstract:

A mounting system for providing resilient mounting of a display device at a defined tilt angle. A surface mounting bracket configured to be attached to a mounting surface includes an engagement member and an engagement lip which are in communication with at least one engagement feature disposed on a display device bracket configured to be attached to a display device such as a flat panel television. The engagement feature, engagement lip, and engagement member are configured such that communication among these features results in an assembly that is resilient to inadvertent physical contact with the display device. The display device bracket is tiltable with respect to the surface mounting bracket, providing a defined tilt angle of the display device. Provision of a plurality of engagement features disposed on the display device bracket offers alternative assembly configurations, each capable of having defined tilt angles.