Surface With Braced Hinged Leg Patents (Class 108/160)
  • Patent number: 11547206
    Abstract: A foldable supporting frame includes an upper frame and a plurality of legs disposed below the upper frame when unfolded to support the upper frame. The upper frame includes a plurality of bars, with adjacent bars in the plurality of bars coupled to each other or integrally formed with each other at their adjacent end portions. Each of the plurality of legs is coupled with a corresponding bar in the plurality of bars and independently rotatable about an axis defined by the corresponding bar. When folded, the plurality of legs is disposed in an interior defined by the upper frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 11447965
    Abstract: A modular platform system utilizing a number of components including a platform. The platform is configured so that each of the components may interchangeably connect to any side of the platform. The components include, for example, handrails and stairways, as well as other platforms. The platform and most of the components are formed from single, continuous pieces of metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Safe Rack LLC
    Inventor: Robert W. Honeycutt
  • Patent number: 11317712
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a support system for a gaming table including a first support bar of a gaming-table support, a second support bar of a gaming-table support, a third support bar of a gaming-table support, and a gaming-table support locking apparatus. The third support bar has an arcuate shape and is in a pivotable connection with the second support bar. The gaming-table support locking apparatus includes a first locking bar and a second locking bar. The second locking bar is configured to be in one of two states of being: a first state that allows the third support bar to rotate with respect to the second support bar; and a second state that prevents the third support bar to rotate with respect to the second support bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Medal Sports (Taiwan) Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Patent number: 11185156
    Abstract: Described herein is a foldable table capable of being expanded and stably folded. The foldable table includes a table top plate; two matching frames, each including a first frame and a second frame; and two foldable table legs, each including a first support member and a second support member. Each of the first support member and the second support member includes a U-shaped bolt and a spring drum for combining with the two support members. The support member design including the U-shaped bolt and the spring drum allow the foldable table to be expanded without using excessive force. The table top plate includes a first plate body and a second plate body, each of which includes a joint portion, which allows the table to be stably folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: J.Y.MONTAGE TRADE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chih-Shun Yang
  • Patent number: 11166545
    Abstract: A foldable table includes a table board mechanism, and at least one supporting mechanism. The at least one supporting mechanism includes a leg unit pivotally connected with the table board mechanism, and a positioning unit mounted between and connected with the table board mechanism and the leg unit. The positioning unit includes a support link pivotally mounted on the table board mechanism, a slide module movably mounted on the support link, and a drive module mounted between and pivotally connected with the slide module and the leg unit. The slide module includes a sliding sleeve slidably mounted on the support link and pivotally connected with the drive module. When the leg unit is pivoted, the sliding sleeve is driven by the leg unit, and the support link is driven and pivoted upward to approach the table board mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Inventor: Te-Lung Chen
  • Patent number: 10813447
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a support system for a gaming table including a first support bar of a gaming-table support, a second support bar of a gaming-table support, a third support bar of a gaming-table support, and a gaming-table support locking apparatus. The third support bar has an arcuate shape and is in a pivotable connection with the second support bar. The gaming-table support locking apparatus includes a first locking bar and a second locking bar. The second locking bar is configured to be in one of two states of being: a first state that allows the third support bar to rotate with respect to the second support bar; and a second state that prevents the third support bar to rotate with respect to the second support bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Medal Sports (Taiwan) Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Patent number: 10475276
    Abstract: A gaming machine has a cabinet which defines one or more interior areas and has at least one access door or panel which is movably mounted to the cabinet to selectively provide access to the interior area(s). A door control comprises a scissor arm and a door shock. The scissor arm comprises first and second links which are rotatably connected at a joint and connect to the cabinet and access door, thus permitting a wide range of movement of the access door. The door shock mounts to the cabinet and the scissor arm, thus controlling movement of the scissor arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Lee Hohman, Mark Robert Brandau
  • Patent number: 10457170
    Abstract: A flexible motor vehicle work surface is operably coupled with a motor vehicle seating assembly and includes a deployable support structure operably coupled with the motor vehicle seating assembly, the deployable support structure comprising an integrated guide member movable within a Y-shaped slot disposed on an upper surface thereof. A movable horizontal surface is operably coupled with the integrated guide member and deployable support structure, the movable horizontal surface having a first stored position and a plurality of deployed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Wayne Preuss, Alan George Dry, Amaury Diaz Serrano, Daniel Ferretti
  • Patent number: 10358871
    Abstract: A modular platform system utilizing a number of components including a platform. The platform is configured so that each of the components may interchangeably connect to any side of the platform. The components include, for example, handrails and stairways, as well as other platforms. The platform and most of the components are formed from single, continuous pieces of metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Safe Rack LLC
    Inventor: Robert W. Honeycutt
  • Patent number: 8668175
    Abstract: A cabinet bracket system is secured to a column for supporting an electronics cabinet. The cabinet bracket system includes a lower cabinet bracket disposed against the bottom of the electronics cabinet, an upper cabinet bracket disposed against the top of the electronics cabinet, and a bottom support bracket secured to the lower cabinet bracket so as to prevent lower bracket from moving on the column when the electronics cabinet is mounted onto the lower cabinet bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Nathan J. Koleszar
  • Patent number: 8555791
    Abstract: A foldable table may include a table top and legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The table top may include a first section and a second section that are connected by a hinge assembly. A locking member may be sized and configured to lock the hinge assembly in a fixed position. Advantageously, moving the legs between the extended and collapsed positions may cause the locking mechanism to move between the locked and unlocked positions. Thus, when the legs are in the extended position and the locking mechanism is in the locked position, the table top may be secured in the unfolded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ju-Young Jin, Cai Yixian
  • Publication number: 20130081560
    Abstract: A table may include a molded plastic table top with an upper surface, a lower surface and a hollow interior portion disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface. The upper surface, lower surface and hollow interior portion of the table top may be integrally formed during the molding process as part of a unitary, one-piece construction. The table may also include a side rail of a frame connected to the lower surface of the table top and a plurality of depressions disposed between the side rail and the upper surface of the table top. The plurality of depressions may be integrally formed in the lower surface of the table top during the molding process as part of the unitary, one-piece construction. The plurality of depressions may be sized and configured to support the portion of the table top disposed above the side rail of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Wendell Peery, Mitch Johnson, Ju-Young Jin
  • Publication number: 20120152156
    Abstract: This invention relates to a table (10) that includes a table top (11) having an upper support surface that in use lies in a substantially horizontal plane. The table top (11) is supported by an upstanding post (14) which includes a lower end portion that is spaced from said table top and is supported in a generally upstanding attitude by a plurality of supports (17) that extend outwardly from said lower end portion, each of said supports including a distal end portion that in use is adapted to engage a foundation. One of said supports (17a) is adjustable and wherein movement of the adjustable support is controlled by control means (39) housed within the post (14) adjacent the table top (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: Trevor Watson
  • Patent number: 7941880
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a connecting structure for a bed foot. The bed foot is pivotally connected to a bottom of a bed board frame. An inner side of the bed foot is pivotally connected with at least one support rod. The support rod has a free end formed with a through hole. The bottom of the bed board frame is provided with a protruding post corresponding in position to the through hole. The through hole has an opening at one side thereof so that the through hole is able to engage with the protruding post through the opening, without aiming at the protruding post. Accordingly, the operation is very convenient and quick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Kwan-Jun Choi
  • Publication number: 20090064907
    Abstract: An adjustable holding apparatus comprises a main frame section with at least two pneumatic wheels disposed at a bottom bifurcated portion therein, and another bifurcated portion having a pair of distally disposed stabilizing feet. A maneuvering portion is attached at right angles to an upper portion of the frame to aid in maneuvering the adjustable holding apparatus into position. A horizontal support arm and a vertical support arm distally attached from the handle portion to support a vertical adjustable arm and a horizontal adjustable arm. The support arms have adjustable sliding attachment ends that are positioned as needed. The horizontal and vertical support arms are moveably supported by a tilt adjustment plate that allows the arms to be positioned from 0 to 90 degrees. Clamping knobs provide adjustability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Richard Proehl
  • Publication number: 20070277711
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lap trays, specifically to non-rigid automobile lap trays with four surrounding high sides, constructed from FDA-approved materials for safe contact with food, having properties available to withstand temperatures greater than 200° F. The non-rigid automobile lap tray is formed through one of several processes: they can be compression molded or transfer molded if a rubber or silicone material is used, or injection molded with non-rigid plastic materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Margaret Jean Grant
  • Publication number: 20030051642
    Abstract: A folding table includes support pedestals, side rails, and foldable support braces. Each of the support braces includes a rail connecting portion and a pedestal connecting portion. One of the pedestal connecting portion and the rail connecting portion of each of the support braces is formed with a notch, whereas the other of the pedestal connecting portion and the rail connecting portion of each of the support braces is formed with a projection extending into the notch to ensure that the support brace can be maintained at an extended state. Each of the support braces further includes a pivot fastener for connecting pivotally the pedestal connecting portion to the rail connecting portion, and a locking fastener to retain releasably the support brace at the extended state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
  • Patent number: 5588697
    Abstract: A table device for a vehicle comprises a table body, a support mechanism for attaching to a side of a vehicle seat for pivotally supporting the table body, a linkage mechanism provided between the table body and the support mechanism for facilitating maintaining of the table body in a horizontal state during use of the table body and facilitating collapsing of the table body after use of the table body, and an operating mechanism for operating the linkage mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignees: Tokyo Seat Corporation, Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masami Yoshida, Hidetsugu Okazaki
  • Patent number: 5509361
    Abstract: A folding collapsible table stand including a mounting frame fixed to a table board at the bottom, two pairs of stand legs pivoted to the mounting frame, two horizontal braces connected between the stand legs, and four folding struts connected between the mounting frame and the stand legs, wherein each horizontal brace has a plurality of retaining strips at both ends respectively inserted into respective retaining holes on the stand legs and then secured in place by screw bolts inside the stand legs; each folding strut consists of a base frame and a flat connecting rod pivotably connected together, and a guard plate hinged to one side of the base frame and releasably secured in the closed position by a snap to hold down the folding strut in the operative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Inventor: Fa-Shon Chen
  • Patent number: 4883314
    Abstract: A combined table and seat assembly which comprises a table top including two pivotally attached table top halves and seat members pivotally attached thereto, whereby the assembly is collapsible into a self-contained carrying case composed of the table top for providing a readily portable, stable, operational, and simple folding table and seat assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Inventor: Chul H. Sakong
  • Patent number: 4762321
    Abstract: A folding tennis table having a pair of planar surfaces, each being one half of the table playing surface. The halves are hingedly connected at adjacent edges by support structure. The support structure is comprised of four brackets, two brackets being placed on the lower surface of each table half. A brace is retained between a pair of brackets, one bracket being on each surface. An extension bar is pivotably attached to each brace and a leg frame. The leg frame is hollow and has a leg telescopically extending therethrough. The leg is provided with a swivel bar so as to be pivotably attached to allow the table to be folded in one step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1988
    Inventor: Yong-Hong Chang
  • Patent number: 4653804
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable and foldable table to be used in open fields as an improvement of conventional portable tables by providing new devices to foldable auxiliary rods, shaft retainers, hinge and lock. With such provisions, the present invention aims at furnishing a strong, stable, simple and graceful portable table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Inventors: Jae K. Yoo, Moo W. Choi
  • Patent number: 4559878
    Abstract: A folding table, suited to patio and poolside use as well as to interior use and comprising a horizontally disposed table top having a transparent sheet top with a downwardly projecting rim supported by opposed foldable, nesting leg assemblies for said top at opposite ends of said top, movable from a vertical position in which they support said top to a substantially horizontal position folded in nested relation against the bottom side of said top. A spreadable keeper member having a downwardly opening socket is fixed to the underside of said top on each side of the center thereof in a location such as to releasably lockably receive leg brace parts and retain the leg assemblies in vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1985
    Assignee: Lee L. Woodard, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald B. Colby
  • Patent number: 4475267
    Abstract: A shock absorbing fallfront bracket of the type having rigid hinged-together links diagonally supporting the fallfront panel in its open position and folding into the cabinet in closed position, and also including a third spring loaded link extending from the mutual hinge of the linked pair and to the cabinet to resiliently resist the full opening of the panel, and to fold, when closed, fully into the cabinet along with the supporting linked pair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1984
    Assignee: Ampex Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Hathaway
  • Patent number: 4378107
    Abstract: A workpiece supporting and clamping assembly is adapted to be mounted on a wall or similar structure and to be adjustable between a substantially vertical storage position, closely adjacent the wall and a working position substantially perpendicular to the wall. The assembly comprises a pair of brackets, a pair of spaced apart, parallel hinge assemblies, each having locking means and a release lever associated therewith, and a workpiece supporting and clamping device, pivotally coupled with the brackets and hinge assemblies. The workpiece supporting and clamping device comprises a generally rigid base frame which includes a pair of parallel, spaced apart frame members and a pair of elongated, coplanar top members which are mounted on the spaced apart members, extending generally transversely thereto such that their upper surfaces define the work supporting surface and their opposed side surfaces, the work clamping surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1983
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Wagster, Russell Pizzuto
  • Patent number: 4103626
    Abstract: A table having two pairs of legs foldable into positions parallel with the table top, with the legs of each pair in a parallel relation. Each table leg has an associated pivot shaft journaled by a pair of brackets to a bracket plate fastened on the underside of the table. Opposite end portions of each pair of associated legs are fixed to associated pivot shafts for independent movement between an unfolded position and a folded position, wherein one of the pairs of legs lies adjacent the table underside and the other pair of legs lies normal to and in a plane parallel to such one pair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Inventor: Arthur G. Barricks