Patents Examined by P. A. Aschenbrenner
  • Patent number: 4403700
    Abstract: An office accessory or utility constructed in the form of a frame or holder that forms a trackway for a plurality of individual modules. Modules are provided individually designed for holding different office items such as pencils, ashtray, photograph, clock, memo pad, calendar, business cards, tape dispenser, paper organizer, etc. The frame structure is constructed to be utilizable either on a horizontal surface or suspended from a vertical surface or vertical columns. The modules are positionable in any desired order in the accessory and are readily slideable along its length. Separate individual divider members are provided that are insertable in the accessory trackway to provide individual compartments of desired size and position for holding office supplies or items used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1983
    Inventor: Marvin D. Manlove
  • Patent number: 4267619
    Abstract: A controlled release door holder comprises a housing having a portion defining a cylinder for containment of a fluid, a piston received in the cylinder for movement axially thereof and dividing the cylinder into first and second chambers, and a linkage between the piston and the door for moving the piston in the cylinder as a function of door movement. A spring compressed between the piston and housing biases the door toward the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1972
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1981
    Assignee: The Stanley Works
    Inventor: Charles R. Suska
  • Patent number: 4140128
    Abstract: A sun tanning table adapted to support the body of the user for sun tanning purposes, including a base adapted to be supported on the ground, and a substantially flat table top mounted on the base for supporting the body of the user in a reclining position for sun tanning purposes. A device is provided for mounting rotatably the table top on the base to enable the table top to rotate continuously through 360 degrees relative to the base. A motor rotates the table top about its vertical axis relative to the base to enable the user to attain a uniform sun tan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1979
    Inventor: Joe Van Der Schaaf