SkyMounts is a West Virginia startup developing ceiling-mounted TV systems that avoid wall anchors and adapt to slanted ceilings. Founded from a 2021 concept by West Virginia University Institute of Technology undergraduates led by founder and inventor Manuel Furmento, the company developed its SkyMount P1 prototype and received a provisional USPTO patent. Its P1 is made in Beckley, West Virginia, with J&J Fabrication, while the team is developing the motorized SkyMount P2.
Provisional Patent with the USPTO
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Barkan MountsFounded in 1988 by owner and CEO Lior Barkan, Barkan Mounts designs and manufactures mounting systems that improve the viewing experience for entertainment electronics. Based in Israel with manufacturing and quality control in China, the company sells through subsidiaries in the United States and Germany to customers in about 45 countries. Its patented TV-mount designs include an automatic locking mechanism and solutions for curved or unusually structured screens, while its newer EV charging systems lift and protect charging cables above sidewalks and other surfaces.NEW YORK, NY
AV Mounts USAAs a woman-owned small business in Central Pennsylvania, AV Mounts USA manufactures over-the-board mounts for interactive flat panels and other smart-learning equipment. Designed by installers, its U.S.-made mounts fit over existing chalkboards and whiteboards, helping schools add classroom technology without removing the underlying boards or disturbing potentially hazardous materials. The company also develops custom mounting solutions and has its products third-party tested for performance and safety.MECHANICSBURG, PA
WALL-SMART LtdFounded in 2012, WALL-SMART Ltd. makes custom flush wall and ceiling mounts that let smart-home and building-automation devices recede into the architecture. The privately owned family business supports installations for luxury homes and commercial spaces through a global network of professionals, serving more than 60 countries and working with over 40 brand partners. Its mounts are designed for new construction, solid surfaces, and retrofit projects, with an emphasis on keeping technology accessible without making it visually dominant.CORFU, NY
intkaseBorn from Jason Guzek’s search for a simpler way to keep his personal and business phones together, intkase makes mounting systems that connect devices and secure them to surfaces. Its system grew from adhesive patches into mounting plates and portable mounts for organizing electronics at home, at work, or on the go. The company says its mounting system is proudly made in the USA and backed by a limited lifetime warranty.