Patents by Inventor Jeffrey M. Riach
Jeffrey M. Riach 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).
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Patent number: 7472656Abstract: A closure mechanism for maintaining a foldable table in a closed configuration and for allowing opening thereof. In one embodiment, the closure mechanism includes a keeper mounted to a first table section, a clasp mounted to a second table section that is adapted to engage the keeper to secure the first and second table sections together in the closed configuration, and a plunger adapted to deflect the clasp to thereby disengage the clasp from the keeper to allow opening of the foldable table. In one embodiment, the clasp includes a hook that engages the keeper, and a flexible central portion that allows deflection of the hook to disengage the hook from the keeper.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Oakworks, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Riach
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Patent number: 7293834Abstract: An articulating table including a back rest section, a seat section, and an articulation mechanism that adjusts the position of at least the back rest section and the seat section to configure the table between the substantially flat table configuration and the chair configuration. The articulating table preferably includes a foot rest section, and at least one hinge that pivotally connects the foot rest section to the seat section so that the foot rest section is pivotable about the hinge.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2005Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Oakworks, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Riach, James E. Hollingshead, Dave J. Wilston, Bryan K. Anderson
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Patent number: 7194778Abstract: A breast comfort padding system is provided which includes a compressible body having an upper surface sized to support at least a chest area of a user thereon, at least a pair of recesses formed in the compressible body which are positioned with respect to each other on the compressible body to correspond to position of breasts, and compressible inserts received in the recesses, the compressible insert being more easily compressed than the compressible body.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Oakworks, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Riach
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Patent number: 7048703Abstract: A support device for providing enhanced support to users. In one embodiment, the support device includes a first bladder and a second bladder. Valves may be attached to the bladders to allow inflation and/or deflation of the bladders. In yet another embodiment, the support device is further provided with a pump attached to the bleed valve. In one embodiment, the support device is provided with bladders having a kidney bean shape and the support device has a butterfly shape. In another embodiment, the support device may be implemented with four wing portions configured to define four recesses, each of the recesses being positioned between two adjacent wing portions so that the support device has a shape of a butterfly. In this regard, the support device may include an air bladder, or be made of foam.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Oakworks, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Riach
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Patent number: 6718581Abstract: A support device having a substantially rigid support plate, a headrest supported on the support plate, the headrest being adapted to support the user's head, and a support pad at least partially supported on the support plate, the support pad being adapted to support the user's torso. In addition, a support pad for supporting torso of a user with enhanced comfort is provided, the support pad including a center pad, two side pads, and a stomach pad where the center pad has a durometer/compliance which is stiffer than the two side pads.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Oakworks, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Riach
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Publication number: 20030139695Abstract: A support device for providing enhanced support to users. In one embodiment, the support device includes a first bladder and a second bladder. Valves may be attached to the bladders to allow inflation and/or deflation of the bladders. In yet another embodiment, the support device is further provided with a pump attached to the bleed valve. In one embodiment, the support device is provided with bladders having a kidney bean shape and the support device has a butterfly shape. In another embodiment, the support device may be implemented with four wing portions configured to define four recesses, each of the recesses being positioned between two adjacent wing portions so that the support device has a shape of a butterfly. In this regard, the support device may include an air bladder, or be made of foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Oakworks, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Riach
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Publication number: 20030070596Abstract: A closure mechanism for maintaining a foldable table in a closed configuration and for allowing opening thereof. In one embodiment, the closure mechanism includes a keeper mounted to a first table section, a clasp mounted to a second table section that is adapted to engage the keeper to secure the first and second table sections together in the closed configuration, and a plunger adapted to deflect the clasp to thereby disengage the clasp from the keeper to allow opening of the foldable table. In one embodiment, the clasp includes a hook that engages the keeper, and a flexible central portion that allows deflection of the hook to disengage the hook from the keeper.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventor: Jeffrey M. Riach
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Publication number: 20020184706Abstract: A support device having a substantially rigid support plate, a headrest supported on the support plate, the headrest being adapted to support the user's head, and a support pad at least partially supported on the support plate, the support pad being adapted to support the user's torso. In addition, a support pad for supporting torso of a user with enhanced comfort is provided, the support pad including a center pad, two side pads, and a stomach pad where the center pad has a durometer/compliance which is stiffer than the two side pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2002Publication date: December 12, 2002Applicant: Oakworks, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Riach
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Patent number: 6192809Abstract: An improved collapsible, foldable table including at least two table top sections, at least one hinge connecting the table top sections, a plurality of table legs rotatably attached to the table top sections, and a set up and rigidifying mechanism including a pair of braces, a truss member that extends from at least one of the at least two table top sections, and a central cable adapted to cause the outswinging of the plurality of table legs into an operative position when the table top sections are unfolded. Each brace includes a v-brace member, a central brace member, and a pivoting member for pivotally connecting the v-brace member to the central brace member. Preferably, the central cable extends between pivoting members of the pair of braces, a midportion of the central cable being attached to an end of the truss member.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1999Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Oakworks, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Riach, James E. Hollingshead
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Patent number: 5943965Abstract: An improved collapsible folding massage table with four folding leg assemblies having improved folding and stabilizing features which eliminates a second cross brace wherein the leg assemblies include a folding leg brace and an elongated strut with a slot that slidingly receives a pivot pin on the folding leg brace. The table also includes a pair of cables interconnecting pivot pins of the leg braces on the opposing side of the table thereby facilitating unfolding of the table while preventing the table legs from folding when the table is in use. The collapsible foldable table also includes stabilized leg blocks to which the elongated struts are pivotally attached and horizontally offset from the pivot pin of the corresponding table leg also attached to the leg block. Furthermore, the collapsible foldable table also includes integral hinges that hingedly attaches two table top sections and also include provisions for attaching members of the folding leg braces.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1997Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignee: Oakworks, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Riach, Robert E. Denoncourt
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Patent number: 5177823Abstract: An adjustable headrest whose height and angle may be selectively adjusted. The selected height may be adjusted by the use of a cam clamp that requires the use of only one hand to operate. The selected angle may be adjusted by the use of a cam clamp that also requires the use of only one hand to operate.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1992Date of Patent: January 12, 1993Assignee: Oakworks, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Riach
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Patent number: D511834Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Oakworks, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Riach
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Patent number: D456582Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Oakworks, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Riach
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Patent number: D555251Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Oakworks, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Riach
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Patent number: D334982Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1990Date of Patent: April 20, 1993Assignee: Oakworks, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Riach