U.S. patent application number 12/368918 was filed with the patent office on 2010-07-15 for mounting system.
This patent application is currently assigned to Peerless Industries, Inc.. Invention is credited to Christopher D. Minkley, James D. Walters.
Application Number | 20100176266 12/368918 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42318367 |
Filed Date | 2010-07-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100176266 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Minkley; Christopher D. ; et
al. |
July 15, 2010 |
MOUNTING SYSTEM
Abstract
A mounting system for mounting a device to a mounting surface
such as a wall. In one set of embodiments, the mounting system is
configured to mount a display device such as a whiteboard or smart
board in front of a preexisting structure such as a chalkboard that
is attached to the mounting surface. The mounting system includes a
support bracket configured to operatively connect to the mounting
surface and operatively connect to the display device. The mounting
system may provides selective adjustment of the orientation of the
display device relative to the mounting surface.
Inventors: |
Minkley; Christopher D.;
(Wheaton, IL) ; Walters; James D.; (Saint Charles,
IL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP
321 NORTH CLARK STREET, SUITE 2800
CHICAGO
IL
60654-5313
US
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Assignee: |
Peerless Industries, Inc.
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Family ID: |
42318367 |
Appl. No.: |
12/368918 |
Filed: |
February 10, 2009 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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29330737 |
Jan 13, 2009 |
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12368918 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
248/476 ;
248/201; 248/205.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F16M 13/02 20130101;
F16M 11/046 20130101; A47B 97/001 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
248/476 ;
248/205.1; 248/201 |
International
Class: |
A47B 96/06 20060101
A47B096/06; A47G 1/24 20060101 A47G001/24 |
Claims
1. A mounting system for mounting a device to a mounting surface,
comprising: a first support bracket having a first end and a second
end, the first support bracket configured to operatively connect to
the mounting surface proximate the first end and configured to be
selectively adjustable and to operatively connect to the device
along a length of the support bracket; and a first adjustment
member operatively connected to the first support bracket proximate
the second end, the first adjustment member configured to engage
with a preexisting structure underlying the device and attached to
the mounting surface, the first adjustment member providing support
to the device in a direction substantially normal to the mounting
surface, wherein the mounting system is configured to mount the
device in front of the preexisting structure, and wherein the first
adjustment member is selectively adjustable in a direction
substantially normal to the mounting surface.
2. The mounting system of claim 1, wherein the device comprises one
of a whiteboard and a smart board.
3. The mounting system of claim 2, wherein the preexisting
structure comprises a chalkboard.
4. The mounting system of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality
of support brackets, each of the plurality of support brackets
positioned substantially parallel and spaced apart from an adjacent
support bracket; and a plurality of adjustment members operatively
connected to the plurality of support brackets.
5. The mounting system of claim 4, wherein the plurality of support
brackets comprise a first support bracket and a second support
bracket, and wherein the first support bracket and the second
support bracket are orientated in a substantially vertical
orientation.
6. The mounting system of claim 5, wherein the position of the
device in relation to the plurality of support brackets is
vertically adjustable along a length of each of the plurality of
support brackets.
7. The mounting system of claim 1, further comprising a surface
bracket including a first portion securable to the mounting surface
proximate the preexisting structure and a second portion
substantially normal to the first portion operatively connected to
the support bracket.
8. The mounting system of claim 7, wherein the mounting system is
adjustably adaptable to the depth of the preexisting structure.
9. The mounting system of claim 8, wherein the first adjustment
member includes a first portion slidingly engageable with the first
support bracket and a second portion substantially normal to the
first portion and engageable with the preexisting structure.
10. The mounting system of claim 1, wherein the device is slidingly
engageable with a portion of the support bracket so as to permit
the device to be selectively removed from the mounting system.
11. A mounting system for mounting a device to a mounting surface,
comprising: a plurality of support brackets, the plurality of
support brackets configured to operatively connect to the device
and to operatively connect to a portion of the mounting surface
proximate a preexisting structure attached to the mounting surface;
and a plurality of adjustment members, the plurality of adjustment
members configured to operatively connect to the plurality of
support brackets and operatively engage with at least one of the
preexisting structure and the mounting surface, wherein the
distance between a portion of the display and the mounting surface
is selectively adjustable by adjustment of the plurality of
adjustment members, and wherein the mounting system is configured
to mount the device in front of at least a portion of the
preexisting structure without alteration to the preexisting
structure.
12. The mounting system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of
support brackets are arranged in an substantially vertical
orientation.
13. The mounting system of claim 11, further comprising a plurality
of display interface brackets, each of the plurality of display
interface brackets operatively connected to device and one of the
plurality of support brackets.
14. The mounting system of claim 13, wherein the vertical position
of the device in relation to the plurality of support brackets is
selectively adjustable.
15. The mounting system of claim 11, wherein the device comprises
one of a whiteboard and a smart board.
16. The mounting system of claim 15, wherein the preexisting
structure comprises a chalkboard.
17. A mounting system for mounting a display device to a mounting
surface, comprising: a plurality of vertical support brackets, each
of the plurality of vertical support brackets having a first
surface and a second surface, each of the plurality of vertical
support brackets operatively connected to the mounting surface such
that at least a portion of the first surface substantially opposes
and is spaced apart from an underlying structure attached to the
mounting surface; and a display device operatively connected to
each of the plurality of support brackets, a portion of the display
device substantially opposing the second surface, and at least a
portion of the display device disposed in front of and spaced apart
from the underlying structure; wherein the device is selectively
engageable with the plurality of vertical bracket so as to permit
the device to be selectively removed from the mounting system.
18. The mounting system of claim 17, further comprising a plurality
of adjustment members operatively connected to the plurality of
vertical support members and engageable with the underlying
structure, wherein the plurality of adjustment members maintain the
display device substantially parallel to the mounting surface.
19. The mounting system of claim 17, wherein the display devices
comprises one of a whiteboard and a smart board.
20. The mounting system of claim 19, wherein the underlying
structure comprises a chalkboard.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S.
patent application Ser. No. 29/330,737 filed Jan. 13, 2009
incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of
systems for mounting a device to a surface. More particularly the
present invention relates to systems for mounting a display,
including a whiteboard, smart board or screen, in relation to an
preexisting structure, which may be another display.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] This section is intended to provide a background or context
to the invention that is recited in the claims. The description
herein may include concepts that could be pursued, but are not
necessarily ones that have been previously conceived or pursued.
Therefore, unless otherwise indicated herein, what is described in
this section is not prior art to the description and claims in this
application and is not admitted to be prior art by inclusion in
this section.
[0004] Various conventional systems for mounting a whiteboard,
smart board, screen, or similar display are known. For example, one
category of mounting systems generally provides an arrangement
where the display is attached to a frame or other structure that
provides free-standing support for the display. These mounts may
further include wheels, casters, or the like, which permit the
mounting system and attached display to be maneuvered about a floor
or other horizontal surface. Another category of mounting systems
provides for substantially permanent attachment of the display to a
surface such as a wall or other vertical surface. Still another
category of mounts include systems that are attachable to a wall or
ceiling and provide for selective deployment and retraction of the
display, or more typically, a flexible screen that may be used to
display images projected thereon.
[0005] Chalkboards, once a standard in classrooms and lectures
halls, have more recently fallen out favor. Educators and others
have largely adopted whiteboards over chalkboards in light of their
convenience and ability to more clearly display both material
directly written thereon as well as electronically projected
images. In new installations, whiteboards, at least initially, may
also be more economical relative to the traditional chalkboard.
Moreover, the advent of "smart boards," e.g., whiteboards that can
electronically capture and record material written on their
viewable surface, provides an additional option over traditional
chalkboards.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] Various embodiments of the present invention comprise
systems for mounting a display such as a whiteboard, smart board,
screen, or similar type device to a mounting surface. More
particularly, various embodiments provide a mounting system that
allows a display to be mounted in front of a new or preexisting
structure such as a display, which may be a chalkboard. The
mounting system may be configured to resiliently orientate and
mount the display so that one can comfortably write on the visible
surface of the display. Further, the mounting system may be
adjustable to permit mounting displays of various configurations
and dimensions as well as to accommodate a range of mounting
conditions, for example, where the display is amounted in front of
a preexisting blackboard.
[0007] In one set of embodiments, the mounting system for mounting
a display device comprises a first support bracket having a first
end and a second end. The first support bracket is configured for
operative connection to the mounting surface proximate the first
end and is further configured for selectively adjustable operative
connection to the display device along a length of the support
bracket. The system also includes a first adjustment member
operatively connected to the first support bracket proximate the
second end. The first adjustment member is configured for
engagement with a preexisting structure attached to the mounting
surface and underlying the mounted display device and/or the
mounting surface itself. The first adjustment member provides
support to the display device in a direction substantially normal
to the mounting surface. The mounting system is configured to mount
the display device in front of the preexisting structure. In
various embodiments, the display device may be a whiteboard or a
smart board. Further, in various embodiments, the underlying
structure may be a preexisting display such as a chalkboard.
[0008] These and other features of the invention, together with the
organization and manner of operation thereof, will become apparent
from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction
with the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements have like
numerals throughout the several drawings described below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the mounting system
constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present
invention and shown attached to a display device;
[0010] FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the mounting system of
FIG. 1;
[0011] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the mounting system of FIG.
2, and FIG. 3B is a close up view of portion of the of the mounting
system of FIG. 3A;
[0012] FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the mounting system of FIG.
1 shown attached to a display device, and FIG. 4B shows a mounting
system according to a second embodiment and shown attached to a
display device;
[0013] FIG. 5A is a perspective view of the mounting system of 4A
and FIG. 5B is a close up view of a portion of the mounting system
of FIG. 5A;
[0014] FIG. 6 shows a portion of the mounting system of FIG. 1;
and
[0015] FIG. 7 shows a portion of the mounting system of FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS
[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates a mounting system 10 constructed in
accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The
mounting system 10 comprises a support bracket 100 configured for
operative attachment to a mounting surface (not shown) and
operative attachment to a display 20. The support bracket 100 may
be operatively connected to one or more members that may facilitate
attachment and/or orientation of the display 20 and/or the mounting
system 10 in relation to the mounting surface. The mounting system
10 may comprise one or more of the support bracket 100. For
example, in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting system 10
includes a first support bracket 100a and a second support bracket
100b. The mounting system 10 is readily adaptable to include
additional support brackets 100 to support the display 20 and/or
other structures.
[0017] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3A, the support bracket 100 may
comprise an elongated member with a first end 101 and a second end
102. The support bracket 100 further comprises a first surface 111
and a second surface 112 opposing the first surface. The support
bracket 100 may comprise a relatively thin member. To provide
additional rigidity to the support bracket 100, a side portion 103
may be disposed along a portion of the length the support bracket
100 and extend substantially perpendicular from the first surface
111 and/or the second surface 112 of the support bracket 100. The
side portion 103 may be attached to the support bracket 100 or the
support bracket 100 and the side portion 103 may be constructed
from a single piece of material, such as by forming, molding, or
other process. A support bracket 100 may include a pair of opposing
side portions 103 as depicted in FIG. 2. The support bracket 100
may include additional strengthening features such as a central rib
that runs along a portion of the support bracket.
[0018] The length of the support bracket 100 may be sized to
substantially correspond to the configuration of the display 20.
For example and as shown in FIG. 1, the support bracket 100 is
disposed over a majority of the height of the display 20. However,
the support bracket 100 may be configured to extend beyond the
periphery of the display 20. In this configuration, the support
bracket 100 may include additional features and/or may be
configured for operative attachment to additional features or
components that are disposed proximate the periphery of the display
20 and are accessible to a user of the display 20. For instance,
additional features and/or components including, for example, a
surface, shelf, drawer, storage area, etc, may be disposed or
operatively coupled proximate a first end 101. The support bracket
100 may also be configured such that it extends less than a
majority of the height of the display 20. Further, the support
bracket 100 may comprise multiple portions that are operatively
connected to one or more other portions or independent from other
portions. Still further, the orientation of the support bracket 100
may be altered from that of FIG. 1, where it is substantially
vertical, to be aligned with a length of the display 20 and
substantially horizontal.
[0019] The support bracket 100 is configured for operative
attachment to a mounting surface such as a wall, a vertical
surface, or another surface. A wall attachment portion 105 may be
disposed proximate the second end 101. The wall attachment portion
105 may comprise a bracket or other member operatively connected to
the support bracket 100. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 3A, the
wall attachment portion may be formed, at least in part, from a
portion of the support bracket 100. As shown, the wall attachment
portion 105 can comprise a "U" shaped configuration and includes an
engagement lip 106. Additional surface mounting configurations may
be used in conjunction with or in alternative to the wall
attachment portion 105. For example, one or more brackets or other
members operatively connected to the support bracket 100 may be
used for operative attachment to the mounting surface.
Additionally, one or more connecting elements may be received by
the support bracket 100 and the mounting surface to operatively
attach the support bracket 100 to the mounting surface.
[0020] The wall attachment portion 105 may be configured for
operative attachment to the mounting surface. For example, one or
more connecting elements may be received by the wall attachment
portion 105 and the mounting surface. As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B,
the wall attachment portion 105 may also be configured for
operative attachment to a surface bracket 120 operatively attached
to the mounting surface. The surface bracket 120 may comprise a
plate, a hook, or other configuration. With reference to FIG. 6,
the surface bracket 120 includes a surface attachment portion 121
configured for operative attachment to the mounting surface, an
engagement portion 122, and a support bracket connecting portion
123. The engagement portion 122 may be offset from the surface
attachment portion 121 so to receive at least a portion of the
engagement lip 106. The support bracket connecting portion 123 may
be disposed substantially normal the engagement portion 122. As
shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the wall attachment portion 105
substantially interfaces with the surface bracket 120. One or more
connecting elements 40 received by a portion of the wall attachment
portion 105 and the surface bracket 120 may be used to secure the
mounting system 10 to the mounting surface. The wall attachment
portion 105 and the surface bracket 120 may each include one or
more openings 107 to receive the one or more connecting elements
40. In an embodiment, the one or more openings 107 may comprise
slots, thereby providing additional adjustment of the orientation
of the display 20 relative to mounting surface.
[0021] The surface bracket 120 and/or the wall attachment portion
105 may be adapted for various configurations of the mounting
system 10. Further, where the display 20 is mounted in front of an
existing display such as a chalkboard, the surface bracket 120
and/or the wall attachment portion 105 may be adapted for various
configurations of the underlying display. In a particular
embodiment, the surface bracket 120 may include an extended
configuration where the mounting system 10 is adapted for mounting
a display 20 in front an existing display that is offset from the
mounting surface or has an increased depth relative to other
existing displays.
[0022] The support bracket 100 is configured for operable
attachment to the display 20. The support bracket 100 may be
directly connected to the display 20 and/or one or more brackets
attached to the display 20. A plurality of support bracket openings
108 me be disposed on the support bracket 100. One or connecting
elements may be received by one or more of the plurality of
openings 108 to secure the display 20 to the support bracket 100.
As illustrated in FIG. 3A, the support bracket 100 may also include
a display interface member 109. The display interface member 109 is
configured to engage a portion of the display 20 as, for example,
shown in FIG. 4B. In this configuration, the display interface
member 109 is proximate, and displaced from, the second surface 112
of the support bracket 100 and opposing the display 20. The display
interface member 109 may be inserted into a slot disposed on the
display 20 or otherwise operatively connected to the display
20.
[0023] The support bracket 100 may also include one or more
brackets configured to interface with the display 20. For example,
as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3A, the support bracket 100 may be provided
with a display interface bracket 150. The display interface bracket
150 may be secured to second surface 112 of the support bracket 100
opposing the display 20 and positioned along the length of the
support bracket 100 to engage with a portion of the display 20 as
shown in FIG. 4A. With reference to FIG. 7, the display interface
bracket 150 may include a support bracket surface 152 and one or
more extending portions 153 to form a "U" shaped bracket. A central
recess 151 may be formed in the extending portions 153 to accept a
portion of the display 20. However, other configurations of the
display interface bracket 150 may be implemented to correspond with
the configuration of the display 20. In various embodiments, the
display interface member 109 and the display interface bracket 150
may be adjustable to accommodate various depths and mounting
configurations of the display 20.
[0024] In particular installations, the display interface member
109 and the display interface bracket 150 may be used together to
secure the display 20 to the support bracket 100. In other
installations, such as in the arrangement shown in FIG. 4B, the
display interface member 109 will be used to the exclusion of the
display interface bracket 150. In yet other installations, such as
in the arrangement shown in FIG. 4A, the display interface bracket
150 will be used to the exclusion of the display interface member
109. The display interface member 109 and the display interface
bracket 150 may be attached to the support bracket 100 using one or
more connecting elements, welding, or other form of securement. In
an embodiment, one or more of the plurality of support bracket
openings 108 may receive one or more connecting elements for
attachment of the display interface member 109 and/or the display
interface bracket 150. One or more of the plurality of support
bracket openings 108 may comprise slots to offer further
adjustability of the position of the display interface member 109
and/or the display interface bracket 150 in relation to the support
bracket 100.
[0025] The support bracket 100 and/or the display interface member
109 and/or the display interface bracket 150 may be configured for
ease of attachment and removal of the display 20 from the mounting
system 10. For example, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B the display
interface member 109 and/or the display interface bracket 150 may
be configured such that the display 20 is securely connected during
use but may be readily slid on and off from the mounting system 10
as necessary. Further, the location of the display interface
bracket 150 along the support bracket 100 may be adjusted to select
the relative position of the display 20 in relation to the mounting
system 10. Where the support bracket 100 is disposed in a
substantially vertical orientation, the height of the display 20
when mounted may be varied by adjustment of the position of the
display interface bracket 150. Similarly, the engagement location
of the display interface member 109 in relation of the display 20
may be selectively adjusted to obtain the desired orientation of
the display 20 when coupled to the mounting system 10.
[0026] With reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, one or more bumper
brackets 125 may be operatively connected to the support bracket
100. The one or more bumper brackets 125 may be secured to the
second surface 112 of the support bracket 100. The one or more
bumper brackets 125 may comprise an "L" bracket, "U" bracket, post,
or other configuration adapted to engage the display 20. The one or
more bumper brackets 125 may be secured to the support bracket 100
using a connecting element or other form of securement. The one or
more bumper brackets 125 may engage the display 20 and further
orientate and support the display 20 in relation to the support
bracket 100. For example, a plurality of the one or more bumper
brackets 125 may be operatively connected and disposed along a
length of the support bracket 100 to support the display 20 in a
direction substantially normal to the mounting surface, providing
the display 20 with a secure visible surface that may be used for
writing upon. In various embodiments, the one or more bumper
brackets 125 are used in conjunction with the display interface
bracket 150. The one or more bumper brackets 125 may be adjustably
configurable to adapt to various dimensions and configurations of
the display 20, or the mounting system 10 may be provided with one
or more bumper brackets 125 of varying dimension and or
configuration for use in various installations. Additionally, a
compliant member (not shown) may be disposed in the interface
between the one or bumper brackets 125 and the display 20. The
compliant member may comprise, for example, a rubber pad, strip, or
plate in various embodiments.
[0027] One or more adjustment members 140 may be operatively
connected to the support bracket 100. As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B,
the one or more adjustment members 140 may be secured to the side
portion 103 of the support bracket 100. The one or more adjustment
members 140 may comprise an "L" bracket configured to engage the
mounting surface. The one or more adjustment members 140 may be
secured to a portion of the support bracket 100 using a connecting
element 141 or other form of securement. The one or more adjustment
members 140 may engage the mounting surface and further orientate
and support the mounting system 10 in relation to the mounting
surface. For example, a plurality of the one or more adjustment
members 140 may be operatively connected and disposed along a
length of the support bracket 100 to support the mounting system 10
in a direction substantially normal to the mounting surface and the
first surface 111, providing the mounting system 10 and the display
20 with a secure surface that may be used for writing upon.
[0028] In various embodiments, the one or more adjustment members
140 are used in conjunction with the display interface member 109.
The one or more adjustment members 140 may be adjustably
configurable to adapt to various dimensions and configurations of
the mounting system 10 relative to the mounting surface and any
underlying existing display. For example, as shown in FIGS. 5A and
5B, the one or more adjustment members 140 comprise an adjustable
"L" bracket having one or more bracket openings 142 configured to
accept one or more of a connecting element received by the support
bracket 110. As shown, the one or more bracket openings 142 may
comprises slots that permit the depth of the one or more adjustment
members 140 to be adapted to the necessary depth to engage an
underlying preexisting structure and/or mounting surface 50 and
thereby provide support to the mounting system 10 in direction
substantially normal to the mounting surface. The mounting system
may also be provided with one or more adjustment members 140 of
varying dimension and or configuration to provide further
adjustability. Additionally and as depicted in FIG. 3B, a compliant
member 126 may be disposed in the interface between the one or
bumper brackets 125 and the mounting surface and/or underlying
existing display. The compliant member 126 substantially protects
the mounting surface and/or underlying preexisting structure from
damage by the mounting system 10.
[0029] When mounted, the support bracket 100 securely orientates
the display 20 in relation to the mounting surface. Further, where
an preexisting structure such as an existing display is attached to
the same mounting surface, the support bracket 100 securely
orientates the display 20 in front of the preexisting structure.
Thus, the support bracket 100 may be used to securely orientate,
for example, a whiteboard or smart board in front of an existing
chalkboard or other underlying structure. One or more of the
support brackets 100 may be used in mounting the display 20 in this
manner. As shown in FIG. 1, a first support bracket 100a and a
second support bracket 100b are orientated substantially parallel
and horizontally spaced apart from each other. However, other
configurations, including one of the support bracket 100 or a
plurality of the support brackets 100, may be implemented. In
various embodiments, the one or more support brackets 100 may be
orientated in a substantially vertical or substantially horizontal
orientation or variations and/or combinations thereof.
[0030] With reference to FIG. 1 a first surface bracket 120a and a
second surface bracket 120b are attached to the mounting surface
proximate a preexisting underlying structure (not shown) attached
to the mounting surface. As described, the first and the second
surface brackets 120a and 120b may be attached to the mounting
surface using screws or other connecting elements. As shown, the
first and the second surface brackets 120a and 120b are
horizontally spaced apart to adequately support the display 20.
However, in other embodiments, the first and the second surface
brackets 120a and 120b may be vertically spaced apart. The first
and the second support brackets 100a and 100b are operatively
connected to the display 20 as previously described. The assembly
comprising the first and the second support brackets 100a and 100b
and the display 20 is secured to the first and the second surface
brackets 120a and 120b, respectively. The one or more bumper
brackets 125 may be operatively connected to the first and/or the
second support brackets 100a and 100b as needed to support and
offset the display 20 from the first and/or the second support
brackets 100a and 100b. Additionally, one or more of the adjustment
members 140 may be operatively connected to the first and/or the
second surface brackets 100a and 100b as needed to support and
offset the mounting system 10 from the mounting surface and/or
existing underlying structure. Further, the mounting system 10 is
expandable to comprise a plurality of the support brackets 100 and
a plurality of the surface bracket 120 to accommodate various sizes
of the display 20.
[0031] As depicted in FIGS. 4A, 4B and 5B, the mounting system 10
securely orientates and supports the display 20, providing a new
display surface in front of the preexisting structure, which may be
a chalkboard, without modification and/or damage to the preexisting
structure. The assembly and progression of the assembly may be
accomplished to meet the requirements of a particular installation.
Various components may be preassembled or adjustably connected for
ease of assembly. For example, the display 20 may be provided with
one or more of the components, including the support bracket 100
operatively connected to the display 20. In other embodiments, the
mounting system 10 may be provided separately and be configured to
interface to a particular display or adaptable to mounting a
plurality of displays of various configurations and dimensions.
[0032] All or a portion of the mounting system 10 may be
constructed of various materials to securely orientate and support
the display 20. For example, the support bracket 100 may comprise
aluminum or steel. In an embodiment, components of the mounting
system 10 may be scratch resistant. In a particular embodiment,
components of the mounting system 10 include a scratch resistant
black fused epoxy coating. Components of the mounting system 10 may
also include various additional or alternatively surface
treatments.
[0033] The foregoing description of embodiments of the present
invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and
description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the
present invention to the precise form disclosed, and modifications
and variations are possible in light of the above teachings or may
be acquired from practice of the present invention. The embodiments
were chosen and described to explain the principles of the present
invention and its practical application to enable one skilled in
the art to utilize the present invention in various embodiments and
with various modifications as are suited to the particular use
contemplated.
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