Surface Separable From Support Entity Patents (Class 108/157.1)
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Patent number: 11766116Abstract: A structure, such as a tabletop, may be constructed from plastic, such as blow-molded. The tabletop may include an upper surface, a lower surface, and a hollow interior portion disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface. A lip may extend downwardly relative to the lower surface of the tabletop, and the lip including an outer surface and an inner surface. A plurality of supports may be disposed in the inner surface of the lip, and a plurality of joints may be disposed in the inner surface of the lip. A joint may be disposed between adjacent supports. A distal portion of the lip may include a compression edge. A lower portion of the supports may contact the compression edge, and/or a lower portion of the joints may contact the compression edge.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Mitch Johnson, Kevin Boydston, Leo Cai
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Patent number: 11470974Abstract: A yoga or exercise stool may have a seat portion and a base portion; the base portion having window slot(s) formed in a front side, a rear side, or both; a handle slot formed at least in one side, such as the front side, at or near the top; horizontal gripping slot(s) formed in the left side, the right side, or both, at or near the top; and vertical gripping slot(s) formed in the left side, the right side, or both, at or near the bottom; advantageously four such slots being formed near the bottom corners of the left and right sides. A yoga stool also may have a base portion, and a seat portion on top of the base portion, wherein the seat portion has an internal firm support member such as a solid slat, and preferably softer material such as foam rubber surrounding the support member, at least on the left and right sides. The yoga stool may include opposed side elements joined by a rear element and front element with a removable top element that may be U-Shaped to allow for additional poses or exercises.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: WeMesh, LLCInventor: Lou Lan
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Patent number: 10524563Abstract: A two-piece table includes a one-piece tabletop portion and a one piece table leg portion. The tabletop portion is made of four or more distinct independent, hinged segments which allow the tabletop fold, origami style, into a small package. The tabletop further includes four corners having various chamfered ends or corners which allows for the creation of a handle in the longer ends or corners of the tabletop. The table leg portion is a foldable, unitary structure including four legs and a top portion on which the table top rests without any attachment. The top portion of the table leg portion fits into a slot or groove on the underside of the tabletop. The table leg portion is hinged and folds into a square.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: NEMO Equipement, Inc.Inventors: Camon Brensinger, Patrick McCluskey, Kurtis Schnackenberg, Zackary Kamen
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Patent number: 10507572Abstract: A workbench comprising a first support, a second support and a first work surface, in which said first support comprises a leg structure with an upper end, in which said first work surface comprises a first end, in which said upper end and said first end comprise a connection means to releasably connect them together, and in which said connection means comprises a first pair of parallel elongate troughs provided on either said upper end or said first end, and a first pair of parallel elongate flanges provided on the other of said upper end or said first end, which first pair of flanges is shaped and configured to be releasably engagable in said first pair of troughs.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Inventor: Gareth Williams
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Patent number: 10064482Abstract: A collapsible stand for includes a base unit and top surface for supporting and elevating various articles to be accessible from a standing position. The base unit and top surface are assembled in an interlocking fashion that can be easily convertible from a storage configuration to a use configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: StandStand Inc.Inventor: Luke Leafgren
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Patent number: 9486068Abstract: A furniture line featuring a table which is customizable and suited for confined and irregular spaces such as balconies, decks or outdoors which line can be easily assembled or disassembled essentially by hand and available affordably with a variety of selectable tops, shapes and applications. The table features a skeletal frame arrangement with universal top mounts, selectable curved tubular or rod like legs, at least one and preferably two hub couplers or tubular leg and pedestal base, and optional rotatable or slide on levelers for uneven surfaces. A method and system disclosed provides purchaser customization of the table and complementary ensembles.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Attiture LLCInventor: David F. Rassat
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Publication number: 20150122158Abstract: The present invention provides a tray device in a sports action pose. The device includes a body, a tray, and a base. The body includes a front, a back, and a head. The device's sports action pose contributes to a more stable tray than conventional trays, which is beneficial when multiple objects are unevenly placed on the tray or when the tray is bumped. In additional to a food/beverage tray, the device may also include a cup holder, which is especially useful for tailgating parties. The tray can be disassembled or folded which makes it easier to transport and store the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Basement Dad SportsInventors: Kenneth L. St. Cyr, Catherine D. St. Cyr, Peter Michaelian, Lucas Saule
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Patent number: 9003981Abstract: A furniture connector includes a pair of connector blocks disposed in opposing relation. Each of the connector blocks includes: a first end which cooperate to removably secure an end of a longitudinal frame member between the pair of connector blocks; and a second end having a first flange and a second flange extending longitudinally. When the pair of connector blocks are secured to the end of the longitudinal frame member, the first flange of each connector block cooperate to define a proximal transverse channel where a first transverse frame member may be removably secured to the pair of connector blocks. The second flange of each connector block cooperate to define a distal transverse channel where a second transverse frame member may be removably secured to the pair of connector blocks.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Teknion LimitedInventors: Stefano Lio, Jehan Paul-Chowdhury, Nicholas Gillissie
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Patent number: 8656844Abstract: A cover for a base of a counter is disclosed; the cover is mounted on the base; in the cover it is inserted at least one post that supports a board; the cover comprises a lower section that has a lower face provided with a recess where the base is coupled when it is in upright position; and an upper section with an upper face, where it is provided at least one hole where the post is inserted; the upper section being hingedly connected to the lower section in such a way that they close with each other so that the cover becomes a housing where the base may be stored.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Inventor: Ricardo Ceballos-Godefroy
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Publication number: 20140014007Abstract: The invention relates to a portable table that has one supporting leg that can be locked with a protective cage of a propane tank. A plurality of spaced legs, including the lockable leg, supports a tabletop. The legs have telescopically extendable portions and are vertically adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventor: Allen Sinegal
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Publication number: 20130319296Abstract: A furniture connector includes a pair of connector blocks disposed in opposing relation. Each of the connector blocks includes: a first end which cooperate to removably secure an end of a longitudinal frame member between the pair of connector blocks; and a second end having a first flange and a second flange extending longitudinally. When the pair of connector blocks are secured to the end of the longitudinal frame member, the first flange of each connector block cooperate to define a proximal transverse channel where a first transverse frame member may be removably secured to the pair of connector blocks. The second flange of each connector block cooperate to define a distal transverse channel where a second transverse frame member may be removably secured to the pair of connector blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Stefano Lio, Jehan Paul-Chowdhury, Nicholas Gillissie
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Patent number: 8584602Abstract: A laboratory table has a frame with a front frame part and a rear frame part and replaceable tabletop elements positionable on the frame. A detent rail is arranged on the front or rear frame part, having detent openings. Each of these detent openings is for the insertion and sliding guiding of a detent bolt of a tabletop element. In addition, the tabletop elements has at least one detent bolt for insertion and sliding guiding in one of the detent openings of these detent rails. Each tabletop element has at least one fixing mechanism, which is spaced apart from the detent bolt, and which fixes the tabletop element in a locking position and holds the detent bolts, which are guided parallel to a plate axis of the tabletop element in the detent rail in a fixing position.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Tecan Trading AGInventor: Claudio Isgro
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Patent number: 8453982Abstract: A utility corner shelf bracket which enables easy installation and removal, which are done quickly and without requiring tools, of a utility corner shelf bracket, and placing a shelf upon it, and which it based on bows which are capable of bending on one plane and durable to loads perpendicular to this plane and a tensioning system which enables adjustment to the wall corner prior to installation and fastening to the wall during installation.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Microdel Ltd.Inventor: Erez Baruch
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Patent number: 8418633Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and apparatus for a symmetrical table leg fastener table. The table affords simplicity without having to match sets of legs to particular corners of the table. The table comprises a table top frame having a rim around an interior of the table top frame. Four corner assemblies are attached to each corner of the rim of the table top frame. The corner assemblies are set to bisect each corner. Each corner assembly includes a first metal clip attached to a rim of a first side of the table frame, a second metal clip attached to a rim of a second side of the table frame, and a U-shaped metal clip coupled to the first metal clip and the second metal clip. Four table legs are each attached to a corner assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Numark Industries Company LimitedInventor: Clifton Shao-ming Lee
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Patent number: 8408146Abstract: A table may be sized and configured to nest with an adjacent table to reduce a height of a plurality of stacked tables in a nested configuration. The table may include a molded plastic table top that has a receiving portion disposed proximate an outer perimeter of the table top. The receiving portion is sized and configured to receive an engaging portion of an adjacent, nested table. The table may also include a frame with a first load bearing surface sized and configured to contact a generally planar upper surface of another adjacent, nested table. The table may further include an engaging portion sized and configured to be disposed in a receiving portion of the adjacent, nested table. The nested tables are preferably substantially identical and aligned in the stacked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Wendell Peery, David C. Winter, Mitch Johnson
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Patent number: 8322290Abstract: A multi-use table includes a tabletop; a pair of legs carried by the tabletop; and a mouse pad having a mouse pad body carried by the tabletop, a track ball mouse carried by the mouse pad body and an interface cable connected to the track ball mouse. The multi-use table can include a tilting tabletop having a tab, which is removably inserted into a slot within a table base. An angle support assembly is hingeably coupled to a center lower surface of the tilting tabletop. The angle support engages with a feature within the table base such that the tilting tabletop remains at an angle. An anti-slip material can be disposed upon the top surface of the tabletop for securing a laptop.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Inventor: Giancarlo Mignano
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Publication number: 20120237142Abstract: A collapsible table includes two end table sections and an intermediate table section each having an upper substantially planar surface and a lower surface. Each table section is comprise of two substantially equal halves hinged together along the length of the table section whereby the two halves can be moved between an operative position wherein the table section exhibits a continuous upper substantially planar surface and an inoperative folded position wherein the lower surfaces of each half are in substantial contact. The inner edges of each table section include a plurality of holes therein which allows the table section to be temporarily connected to an adjacent table section through the use of rods that fit into the holes. A plurality of legs is adapted to be temporarily connected to the underside of each table section. A carrying bag capable of containing said table therein and including a handle for carrying the same is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventor: Barbara Derkoski
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Publication number: 20120227638Abstract: A table which has a removable top such that one side is a conventional table and the other side has a graphic or logo thereon. The convertible table top is set in a recess in the table base. The table base includes sliding trays for storage and including cup holders.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Zoltan Boda, Richard Simek, Alfred Kraker
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Publication number: 20120152157Abstract: A portable support system having a portable support having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a tapered portion, and the second end includes a footing structure. The system also includes a receiving member having a support cone configured to receive the tapered portion. The support cone has a tapered inner surface and a tapered outer surface. The inner surface and outer surface are engagable with mating tapered surfaces. The receiving member is capable of attachment to one or both of a frame and a panel for use as a platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: TAIT TOWERS, INC.Inventors: Michael TAIT, Adam DAVIS, James FAIRORTH
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Patent number: 8141828Abstract: An assembly comprises a support table including a support table orifice; a insert plate within the support table orifice; and at least one mounting and leveling apparatus. The mounting and leveling apparatus comprises a clamp screw; at least two leveling screws; at least one mounting screw; and a mounting bracket that defines a first threaded hole that threadably engages the clamp screw, a second hole that receives the at least one mounting screw and a third set of threaded holes that each threadably engages one of the at least two leveling screws. The clamp screw pulls the insert plate towards the mounting bracket when tightened. The at least one mounting screw couples the mounting bracket to the support table. The at least two leveling screws are independently adjustable to allow a top surface of the insert plate to be precisely aligned with a top surface of the support table.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Allen IP Inc.Inventor: Scott L. Clark
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Patent number: 8136460Abstract: A portable support system having a portable support having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a tapered portion, and the second end includes a footing structure. The system also includes a receiving member having a support cone configured to receive the tapered portion. The support cone has a tapered inner surface and a tapered outer surface. The inner surface and outer surface are engagable with mating tapered surfaces. The receiving member is capable of attachment to one or both of a frame and a panel for use as a platform.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: TAIT Towers, Inc.Inventors: Michael Tait, Adam Davis, James Fairorth
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Publication number: 20120056463Abstract: An article of furniture and associated methods and kits comprising at least one first leg support structure, at least one second leg support structure, the at least one first leg support structure being inter-fitted with the at least one second first leg support structure via an interference fit to define a support assembly, a top that is supported by and attached to the support assembly without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive; and means for creating a force state that attaches the top to the support assembly without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive, and thereby stabilizes the article of furniture, wherein the force state includes one or more forces applied to the at least one first leg support structure and the at least one second leg support structure, in addition to any frictional force from the interference fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: Roger Jason Berent, Kyle David Hulewat
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Patent number: 8104410Abstract: A desk having a reversible work platform. In one embodiment, the reversible work platform is attached to a frame assembly with a plurality of bushings and associated bolts, and can be reconfigured from a left-handed configuration to a right-handed configuration by removing the bushings and bolts from above the desk, flipping the reversible work platform, and reinstalling the bushings and bolts from above the desk. In one embodiment, an L-shaped desk is reconfigured by flipping the reversible work platform and rearranging the parts of the frame assembly. Leg assemblies of the frame assembly include height adjustment mechanisms, which are actuated by a hand crank to change the height of the reversible work platform.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Watson Furniture Group, Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Lanfear, Daniel A. Novak, Jacob Anthony Baron-Taltre
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Patent number: 8096087Abstract: A support assembly connectable to a base structure preferably disposed in an attic or other like location of a house, dwelling, and/or other building to provide or facilitate storage and or standing, walking, or crawling thereon. The support assembly comprising at least one or a plurality of mounting devices and at least one overlying member having an upper surface and a lower surface wherein the lower surface is removably connectable to the mounting devices. The mounting devices comprising an upper portion and an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism being removably connectable to the base structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Inventor: Robert Andrew Wainland
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Patent number: 8015761Abstract: A storage assembly structured to be supported on a base is presented, wherein the base includes a plurality of spaced apart beams. At least one embodiment of the storage assembly includes a platform and at least one mounting device attached or otherwise connected to the platform. The mounting device(s) comprises an attachment mechanism which is structured to be removably engaged with the base and/or one or more beams thereof. Further, in at least one embodiment, the mounting device(s) is disposed and structured to removably support the platform in a predetermined spaced relation to said base.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Inventor: Robert Andrew Wainland
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Patent number: 7997216Abstract: An article of furniture comprising, in combination: a core body consisting of first plastic foam material, a first layer extending at one or more of the top and sides of the core, and attached to the core, consisting of plastic soft material, a second layer covering the first layer and covering the top and sides of the body, and which is a waterproof plastic film material, and an outer exposed sheet removably covering said second layer, and consisting of an upholstery material or the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Thornbury Investments, Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Thornbury, Jaime Landa
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Patent number: 7905185Abstract: A table may include a table top and a frame. The frame may be connected to the table top using one or more fasteners. When a force is applied to the table, such as a force that draws the frame away from the table top, the fasteners may contact and/or engage one or more stops, which may help resist the frame's movement away from the table top and may help prevent damage to the table top.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Wendell Peery, Donald Waite, Paul Branch
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Publication number: 20110001336Abstract: A platform assembly can be used in a motor vehicle, such as a truck, to support a person or objects. The platform assembly can have a frame with pivotal attachments to allow the frame to be at least partially collapsible. The platform can pivotally and removably attach to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: James W. Miller, Andrew J. Krum, Bradley S. Kallaher
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Patent number: 7862111Abstract: A multi-functional adjustable tray that mounts on the arm of a chair to provide a comfortably accessible work surface to support a computer mouse and other IO devices. The adjustable tray may be easily mounted to an arm of a chair and provides width, length, rotation, and storage adjustments. The adjustable tray includes a platform that is pivotally connected to an armchair stop. The armchair stop may be supported by adjustable guides that may be secured to the chair arm by a compression element. The tray may include one or more rotatable joints to allow the platform or IO devices to be tilted to a comfortable working angle.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Daniel V Steenson
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Publication number: 20100294177Abstract: The present invention is a modular computer workstation system, comprising a frame structure having two frame structure sides with curved bottoms. Each side has a handle, a higher back vertical side, and a lower front vertical side. The curved bottoms allow the frame structure to rock, and to be non-rigid. The frame structure has: a front horizontal support having an upper surface and a perpendicular front flange, and a back horizontal support. When modular document support and other support elements are placed on the frame structure, the document surface is at an angle with respect to the horizontal surface on which the frame structure typically will rest. The present invention further comprises a plurality of document support elements, and other elements and devices a computer workstation user may wish to situate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventor: Robert Showers Carney
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Patent number: 7574966Abstract: A portable voting booth for a user to erect at a voting place when needed and disassemble thereafter for transportation and storage includes a base portion and a plurality of legs for assemble onto the base portion. The base portion defines a plurality of leg-receiving bores for receiving hollow tubular end portions of the plurality of legs. The base portion also includes leg-gripping components within the bores for gripping the tubular end portions in order to restrain the legs from falling out of the leg-receiving bores under influence of gravity. The leg-gripping components of one embodiment include four resiliently deformable, axially extending fingers within each of four leg-receiving bores, the fingers resiliently deforming so that they fit axially into the tubular end portions to bear radially outward against the inwardly facing inner walls of the tubular end portions for leg-restraining purposes.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Inventors: Richard J. Stephens, Horst B. Krippner
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Publication number: 20090020047Abstract: Disclosed is a portable table top mountable on a rail. The portable table top has a planar member defining a top portion and a bottom portion, and a fastening mechanism to removably attach the planar member to the rail. The fastening mechanism comprises a clip and a support member. The clip is securely attached to the bottom portion of the planar member. The clip has a slot for receiving a portion of the rail therein. The support member has a support plate and a securing mechanism. The securing mechanism abuttingly couples a first end of the support plate to the rail and enables a second end of the support plate to support the bottom portion of the planar member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventors: Chester John Noble, Lawrence Smith
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Publication number: 20090000529Abstract: A glass table comprises a glass table plate, a retainer including a first side to cohere to the glass table plate and a second side, with a compartment defined in the interior of the second side and a fixed block disposed in the compartment, a table leg including a first end coupled to the second side of the retainer and a second end placed on the ground, with a receiving hole defined in the first end thereof and receiving the fixed block, and a fixed element inserted through the first end of the table leg and engaging with the fixed block of the retainer as to fix the table leg to the glass table.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventor: Liang-Yu Cheng
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Publication number: 20080282942Abstract: Accordingly to the present invention, a portable modular table includes a main base unit of a lower frame section, an upper frame section secured to the lower frame section and a counter top removably attached to the upper frame section. The portable modular table can further include one or more attachment components for mounting to the main base unit in a number of configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Dennis A. Hawkins
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Patent number: 7415933Abstract: The invention relates to a worktable including a work-plate mountable on a support structure, the support structure comprising at least two frames, each frame being either an integral frame or comprising two or more frame members, articulated to one another along a vertical axis, and being pivotally displaceable with respect to one another between an open position and a collapsed position, forming, in the open position, a work-plate bearing structure, and being, in the collapsed position, flush with one another and providing a storage space for the work-plate. The work-plate being rigidly attachable to the work-plate bearing structure of the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Keter Plastic Ltd.Inventor: Sami Sagol
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Publication number: 20080168931Abstract: Disclosed is a furniture, which includes a top frame, a bottom frame, endless inner supporting frames spaced between the top frame and the bottom frame, a plurality of strip members arranged around and supported on the periphery of the endless inner supporting frame each having a top end fastened to an endless bottom mounting groove on the bottom side of the top frame and a bottom end fastened to an endless top mounting groove on the top side of the bottom frame, and cord members that secure the strip members to the endless inner supporting frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
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Patent number: 7334531Abstract: A knock-down table that can be quickly assembled and disassembled for compact storage or shipping. The apparatus includes a table top, a plurality of detachable legs and a ring-shaped brace. Coupling members are provided on the bottom side of the table top and project downwardly therefrom. Sockets are formed in the top ends of the table legs for slidably receiving the coupling members. The ring-shaped brace interconnects each of the legs and maintains the structure in a substantially rigid configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Inventors: Richard Rivera, Gullermo Rodriguez, Moi V. Bui
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Patent number: 7275289Abstract: A device and method for forming an indented female connector where the dimension of the indented female connector provides for removing a male molding component without damaging a set of internal ribs formed inside the female connector. A structure comprising an indented female blow-molded connector having a first wall having a top surface and a thickness, with the first wall surrounding an opening. At least one inner wall extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and borders the opening. At least one rib is formed in the inner wall. A bottom wall is joined to the inner wall and the distance from the rib to the top surface is greater than the thickness of the first wall. The structure further comprising a male connector having a contact edge, such that when positioned inside the indented female blow-molded connector, the contact edge releasably engages the at least one rib.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Confer Plastics Inc.Inventor: David J. Lipniarski
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Publication number: 20070215017Abstract: A resiliently bendable planar panel has a side that when juxtaposed laterally with a video display screen traverses the width of the screen, and is supported by a plurality of legs. The panel includes sufficient area and form to partition the display into two vertically distinct sections from the visual perspectives of viewers of the screen whenever the side is laterally juxtaposed with the screen. Preferably each leg includes a device slidable up and down the leg for containing and supporting a marginal portion of the panel. Preferably the panel is fabric and includes a marginal bias urging the fabric to be taut, such as an expansion rod disposed in a marginal seam of the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Mark Harvey
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Patent number: 7111564Abstract: A combination frame structure for combination table is disclosed to include a beam, two stands and two table board support members respectively provided at the top and bottom sides of the beam, and screws inserted through respective mounting through holes at the flat top of each stand and longitudinal slots in the beam and threaded into respective bottom mounting holes at the bottom side of the flat base of each table board support member to affix the table board support members and the stands to the beam.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2004Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Inventor: Chien-Kuo Chang
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Patent number: 6968790Abstract: A portable picnic table/sawhorse and bench furniture set. The picnic table/sawhorse includes a tabletop having spaced cross member guides and guide rib on the underside of said tabletop. A pair of sawhorses have lengthwise grooves in their spines to receive the cross members and supporting the tabletop. The sawhorses have generally triangular end supports for each spine The spine has a main support forms an upper tongue and a tenon spaced below the upper tongue, each extending from respective ends of the spine joint main support member. Upper tongues and lower tenons are removably engaged with corresponding grooves and mortises in each table end support. The furniture set includes a pair of benches having similar joinery. Removable pins are provided for each joint in the sawhorses and benches.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2005Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Inventor: Richard L. Kocsis
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Patent number: 6967336Abstract: An apparatus for enabling accurate retaining of a precise position, such as for reacquisition of a microscopic spot or feature having a size of 0.1 mm or less, on broad-area surfaces after non-in situ processing. The apparatus includes a sample and sample holder. The sample holder includes a base and three support posts. Two of the support posts interact with a cylindrical hole and a U-groove in the sample to establish location of one point on the sample and a line through the sample. Simultaneous contact of the third support post with the surface of the sample defines a plane through the sample. All points of the sample are therefore uniquely defined by the sample and sample holder. The position registration system of the current invention provides accuracy, as measured in x, y repeatability, of at least 140 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Southeastern Universities Research Assn.Inventors: Ronald M. Sundelin, Tong Wang
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Patent number: 6925945Abstract: A leg attachment mechanism and a method of manufacture for an article of furniture including a bracket attached to the article of furniture and an expandable post attached to the bracket. The leg includes a receptacle of sufficient dimension to receive the post. The leg is attached to the post by fitting the receptacle over the post and then expanding the post to forcefully engage the walls of the leg defining the receptacle. The post preferably includes a flexible wall that is movable outwardly by rotation of a threaded element, such as a set screw. A foam overmold is preferably formed over the edge of the article of furniture and the bracket. The overmold preferably includes an undercut boot that closely receives upper end of the leg.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: JSJ Furniture CorporationInventors: Tod G. Babick, Denis H. Hoffman, Robert A. Benefiel
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Patent number: 6877443Abstract: A knock-down table that can be quickly assembled and disassembled for compact storage or shipping. The apparatus includes a table top, a plurality of detachable legs and a ring-shaped brace. Coupling members are provided on the bottom side of the table top and project downwardly therefrom. Sockets are formed in the top ends of the table legs for slidably receiving the coupling members. The ring-shaped brace interconnects each of the legs and maintains the structure in a substantially rigid configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2002Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Tropitone Furniture Co., Inc.Inventors: Richard Rivera, Gullermo Rodriguez, Moi V. Bui
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Patent number: 6846043Abstract: Method and apparatus providing a rest member having a support surface and a stand for the rest member, with the rest member having a plural multiplicity of apertures therein to permit the adjustment in height thereof with respect to the stand, which can take the form of an expandable member associated with the rest member and being contractable as well as expandable inwardly and outwardly and accompanied by means for inhibiting the separation of the rest member from stand after the rest member has been positioned on the stand.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2004Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Inventor: Thomas Leoutsakos
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Patent number: 6827028Abstract: A collapsible support includes at least one leg that can be stored in a cavity and at least one substantially smooth surface when assembled in a deployed condition. The collapsible support can also include at least one substantially smooth surface when assembled in a collapsed or stored condition. The collapsible support includes unique provisions for associating the legs with a base in both the collapsed condition and the deployed condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Inventor: E. Pryor Callaway
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Patent number: 6776106Abstract: A worktable includes a housing secured to bottom of a table top and having a chamber formed by two side walls and a bottom panel and having one or more orifices formed in the bottom panel by peripheral fences. One or more plates are secured between the side walls of the housing, and each has an aperture formed by a peripheral fence and aligned with the orifice of the housing for receiving a leg. A sleeve is engaged between the leg and the housing and the plate with a wedge action, for stably securing the leg to the table top with the housing without fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2002Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Inventor: Ming Mo Lin
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Patent number: 6739153Abstract: An optical workstation comprising an optical breadboard supported by a frame, the frame comprising a plurality of upstanding legs interconnected by laterally extending cross-beams, the cross-beams defining a space into which the optical breadboard is received and laterally enclosed. By laterally enclosing the optical breadboard with the cross-beam frame elements, side protection for the optical breadboard is provided, thus protecting it from lateral impacts against which conventional damping mounts are not effective. In addition, since the cross-beams are part of the frame structure, they provide a stable and rigid platform for mounting optical and other components at the very edge of the workstation outside the optical breadboard area. Anchor points in the cross-beams are provided for this purpose.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2001Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Melles Griot LimitedInventors: Philip Andrew Davies, Anil M Patel, Malcolm Sargeant, Brian Watson, Tony Wills
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Patent number: 6712010Abstract: The present disclosure defines a metal worktable comprising a tabletop and a plurality of table legs. The worktable has leg-supporting gussets to secure each of the table legs. Each gusset has a socket for receiving one of the table legs. Inside the socket of the gusset, there are stop protrusions that prevent the top surface of the table leg from directly contacting the underside of the tabletop. The worktable also has a inverted hat-shaped channel frame having a pair of side flanges that form the “brim” of the inverted hat shape. There are openings in the channel frame corresponding to the location of the table legs. At each opening in the channel frame, the corresponding leg-supporting gusset is recessed in the channel frame. The gusset contacts the side flanges of the channel frame rather than the underside of the tabletop. The channel frame is attached to the underside of the tabletop. Additionally, the corners of the tabletop are mitered to form a continuous lip.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Metal Masters Foodservice Equipment Co., Inc.Inventors: William L. Bartz, Jr., Thomas A. Lewis
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Publication number: 20040035337Abstract: The present invention is a metal worktable comprising a tabletop and a plurality of table legs. The worktable has leg-supporting gussets to secure each of the table legs. Each gusset has a socket for receiving one of the table legs. Inside the socket of the gusset, there are stop protrusions that prevent the top surface of the table leg from directly contacting the underside of the tabletop. The worktable also has a inverted hat-shaped channel frame having a pair of side flanges that form the “brim” of the inverted hat shape. There are openings in the channel frame corresponding to the location of the table legs. At each opening in the channel frame, the corresponding leg-supporting gusset is recessed in the channel frame. The gusset contacts the side flanges of the channel frame rather than the underside of the tabletop. The channel frame is attached to the underside of the tabletop.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2002Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: William L. Bartz, Thomas A. Lewis