Patents by Inventor Don N. Yamaoka

Don N. Yamaoka has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4391008
    Abstract: A waterbed pedestal assembly, comprising a framework with front, back and sides, having openings in the front and back thereof for insertion of drawers there through; U-shaped brackets mounted to the interior of the front and back of the framework, into which a first set of dividers is inserted; additional U-shaped brackets mounted to the interior of the sides of the framework and to the first set of dividers; and a second set of dividers inserted therein perpendicularly to the first set of dividers; the back and the end portions of the sides of the drawers are dovetailed loosely fitting so as to create a cavity between side surfaces of dovetail and dovetail slots within which an elongated sliver is pressure fitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Inventors: Don N. Yamaoka, David L. Yamaoka