IP Library Granted Patent US 12,600,162
Granted Patent B2
US 12,600,162 · App. 18/837,872 · Granted Apr 14, 2026

Support system, board with surface configured for writing and related preparation method

Inventor: André Vasconcelos (Ovar, PT)
Assignee: BI-SILQUE, S.A.
B43L5/02A47B97/04
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 12,600,162
App. No.
18/837,872
Granted
Apr 14, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

The invention refers to a support system for a board with surface configured for writing comprising a tripod ( 1 ), three tethers ( 3 ) and a connector ( 4 ); a tray ( 2 ), which includes at least one tripod connection element ( 1 ); a clamp ( 7 ) configured to connect with said board with surface configured for writing; and a guide rail ( 19 ), which is configured to connect to said clamp ( 7 ). The invention also refers to a board with surface configured for writing connected to said support system and the associated preparation method. The guide rail enables the use of sheets of paper sized larger than the board. The invention may be furnished with individualized components, facilitating the replacement or acquisition of individual parts.

Claims (29)

1 . A support system for a board with surface configured for writing comprising:

tripod ( 1 ), which includes three legs, at least three tethers ( 3 ) and a connector ( 4 ), wherein a first end of each tether ( 3 ) is connected to a leg of the tripod ( 1 ) and a second end of each tether ( 3 ) is connected to the connector ( 4 );

a tray ( 2 ), which includes at least one connection element to the tripod ( 1 );

two supports ( 5 ), wherein each one of said supports ( 5 ) is connected to a leg of the ( 1 ) and is configured for the lower support of said board with surface configured for writing;

a clamp ( 7 ), which includes a trough ( 8 ) and at least one notched trough ( 9 ), wherein the clamp ( 7 ) is configured to connect with said board with surface configured for writing by way of the trough ( 8 ); and

a guide rail ( 19 ), which is configured to connect to the notched trough ( 9 ) of said clamp ( 7 ); and wherein

a nipple ( 10 ) is connected onto a leg of the tripod ( 1 ), wherein said nipple ( 10 ) comprises a horizontal entrance ( 11 ), which is configured for connecting with the first end of the tether ( 3 ) by way of a first fastening device,; and wherein

each leg of the tripod ( 1 ) is connected to a nipple ( 10 ) and wherein each nipple ( 10 ) is connected with a first end of the tether ( 3 ) and with a wheel ( 23 );

wherein the tray ( 2 ) includes at least one entrance ( 6 ), which is configured for connecting a support suction cup, wherein said support suction cup is connected to a rear portion of the board with surface configured for writing, and to at least one entrance ( 6 ).

2 . The support system for a board with surface configured for writing according to claim 1 , wherein the nipple ( 10 ) includes a vertical entrance ( 12 ), which is configured for connecting with the lower end of a leg of the tripod ( 1 ) by applying pressure.

3 . The support system for a board with surface configured for writing, according to claim 1 , wherein the nipple ( 10 ) includes a lower entrance ( 13 ), which is connected with the wheel ( 23 ).

4 . The support system for a board with surface configured for writing, according to claim 1 , wherein the tray ( 2 ) includes three connection elements ( 14 ) to the tripod ( 1 ), disposed on a lower portion of the vertexes of said tray ( 2 ); and three orifices of the tray ( 15 ), disposed on a side portion of the vertexes of said tray ( 2 ); wherein each connection element ( 14 ) is configured to connect with an upper end of a leg of the tripod ( 1 ) by way of a spring mechanism, which is inserted into each orifice of the tray ( 15 ).

5 . The support system for a board with surface configured for writing, according to claim 1 , wherein the connector ( 4 ) comprises three arms, wherein each arm includes an entrance of the connector ( 16 ) and an orifice of the connector ( 17 ), wherein each tether ( 3 ) is connected to each arm of the connector ( 4 ) by inserting the second end of the tether ( 3 ) into said entrance of the connector ( 16 ) and by fastening the second end of the tether ( 3 ) through a second fastening device inserted through said orifice of the connector ( 17 ).

6 . The support system for a board with surface configured for writing, according to claim 1 , wherein each support ( 5 ) comprises a support entrance ( 18 ) and a rim ( 20 ), wherein each one of the support entrances ( 18 ) is connected to a leg of the tripod ( 1 ) and wherein the rim ( 20 ) is configured for inserting and supporting a lower edge of the board with surface configured for writing.

7 . The support system for a board with surface configured for writing, according to claim 1 , wherein the clamp ( 7 ) is configured to connect with an upper portion of said board with surface configured for writing by way of the trough ( 8 ).

8 . The support system for a board with surface configured for writing, according to claim 1 , wherein the clamp ( 7 ) comprises a pin ( 21 ), which is configured to act as a rotary axle for a roll of paper, and a fastener ( 22 ), which is configured to act as a guide element for at least one sheet of paper.

9 . The support system for a board with surface configured for writing, according to claim 1 , wherein the guide rail ( 19 ) is made of metal or metal alloy and is configured to support at least one sheet of paper through a third fastening device.

10 . The support system for a board with surface configured for writing, according to claim 1 , which is connected to a board with surface configured for writing and includes a supporting rail ( 27 ), that is disposed on the front surface of the board with surface configured for writing and is connected simultaneously to each one of the side portions of the board with surface configured for writing by way of a supporting part ( 28 ).

11 . The support system for a board with surface configured for writing according to claim 10 , wherein the supporting part ( 28 ) comprises a first groove ( 29 ), which is configured for encasing the supporting rail ( 27 ); and a second groove ( 30 ), which is configured for encasing a side portion of the board with surface configured for writing; wherein the first groove ( 29 ) has a width smaller than the width of the second groove ( 30 ).

12 . A board with surface configured for writing characterized by being connected with the support system, as defined in claim 1 .

13 . A method of preparing the board with surface configured for writing, as defined in claim 10 , characterized by comprising the following steps:

a) Connection of the tray ( 2 ) to the tripod ( 1 );

b) Connection between a first end of each tether ( 3 ) and a leg of the tripod ( 1 ) and between a second end of each tether ( 3 ) and the connector ( 4 );

c) Connection between the supports ( 5 ) and said board with surface configured for writing;

d) Connection between the clamp ( 7 ) and said board with surface configured for writing;

e) Connection between the clamp ( 7 ) and the guide rail ( 19 ); and wherein the step b) has the additional steps of connecting a nipple ( 10 ) to a lower end of a leg of the tripod ( 1 ) by way of a vertical entrance ( 12 ) and by applying pressure, and connecting said nipple ( 10 ) with a first end of the tether ( 3 ) by way of a horizontal entrance ( 11 ) and by way of a first fastening device; and wherein

the method of preparing the board with surface configured for writing includes the additional step of connecting a wheel ( 23 ) to the nipple ( 10 ) through a lower entrance ( 13 ).

14 . The method of preparing the board with surface configured for writing according to claim 13 , wherein it includes a connection step between a support suction cup, that is connected to a rear portion of the board with surface configured for writing, and at least one entrance ( 6 ), which is disposed on the tray ( 2 ).

15 . The method of preparing the board with surface configured for writing, according to claim 13 , which includes the additional step of connecting a supporting rail ( 27 ) simultaneously to each one of the side portions of the board with surface configured for writing by way of a supporting part ( 28 ).

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 3, 2024
From: VASCONCELOS, ANDRÉ
To: BI-SILQUE, S.A.
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Priority Claims (1)
PT 117796 · Feb 18, 2022 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20250033404A1 · Jan 30, 2025
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