With Receptacle Patents (Class 108/25)
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Publication number: 20140196633Abstract: A secondary or spill containment pallet that is the combination of a base or reservoir member composed of a flexible, non-self-sustaining material, one or more horizontally disposed apertured deck members, and an internal load-bearing support structure capable of supporting the deck member and liquid containers disposed on the deck members. The support structure maintains the deck members a suitable distance above the bottom of the base member such that a large internal volume is created, whereby liquid leaking or spilling from the containers will be received and retained within the base member, the walls of which are suspended from or attached to the deck members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Inventor: Mark D. Shaw
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Patent number: 8763823Abstract: A pan guide for use in a food storage apparatus is provided. The pan guide has at least two levels for supporting food storage pans. The levels can be removable. This allows for easy movement of the food pans, to accommodate for temperature changes in the vicinity of the food storage apparatus. Dividers for separating the food pans are also provided, which can connect to the pan guide.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: The Delfield Company LLCInventors: Charles L. Eaves, Jr., Stephen P. Griffin, Richard A. Seiss, Stephen R. Willoughby, Nick R. Derry
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Publication number: 20140158023Abstract: A foldable table that provides a stable operational position in which the table legs may extend beyond the footprint of the table, and a folded, storage position in which the table legs may be tucked within the footprint of the table. An aspect provides table legs that may slide and pivot within sockets of a table top, to enable the legs to lock into the extended position and to also pivot flat against a horizontal undersurface of the table top.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: MEGA Brands Inc.Inventors: Dominique Roy, Thierry Beauregard
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Patent number: 8733253Abstract: A food preparation table for cutting food articles and household items includes a cutting surface for cutting articles thereon. The preparation table further includes a smooth, sloping trough near one or many edges of the cutting surface. The trough or troughs may utilize a system of nozzles that flush debris from the trough into a cavity, or removable receptacles. Additional embodiments may include storage compartments positioned under the work surface for ease of food preparation. Further embodiments may utilize multiple configurations to enhance preparation efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventors: Edwin J. Norman, Eric E. Norman, Ryan M. Norman, Michael J. Pichetto, Domenic Albenese
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Publication number: 20140102337Abstract: The present invention describes a beach table assembly that provides securement of the table into the sand. The table has a single leg with a removable threaded attachment that is configured for insertion into the distal end of the leg and is adapted for securement into the beach sand. The table surface has hinges that enable rotation of table ends for the opening and closing of the planar sides of the table, wherein the table sides are supported by arms located underneath the table surface and are locked into place by locking pins on the table leg. The table further has pockets for the storage of suntan lotion, magazines, books, etc., and sunken upper surfaces adapted for the holding of beverages.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Carolyn Ralph, James Ralph
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Publication number: 20140070061Abstract: This invention relates to various trays, such as a front tray of a baby stroller, parent tray for a baby stroller, or tray for a baby high chair, walker, exerciser or entertainment center, or adaptors for such trays, that are designed hold smart tablet devices. The tray or the adaptor has a pocket for holding a smart tablet device in a substantially upright position. One example is a front tray of a stroller, a baby high chair, walker, exerciser, entertainment center, etc., with an elongated pocket in the form a recess formed in the top surface of the tray for holding a smart tablet device. Another example is an adaptor having an insert section for inserting over a tray, and an elongated pocket hanging down from the insert section for holding a smart tablet device. Yet another example is a holder for attaching to a tray using straps with hooks.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: BABY TREND INC.Inventor: Denny Tsai
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Patent number: 8667904Abstract: A tray table having a support for portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort on flights. The support may comprise an elongated cavity configured to accept one or more portable electronic devices. The portable electronic devices may be held at various viewing angles relative to the passenger. In some embodiments, the passenger may be permitted to adjust the angle at which his or her portable electronic device is positioned.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventor: Nick Pajic
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Publication number: 20130327255Abstract: A tray table having a support for portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort on flights. The support may comprise an elongated cavity configured to accept one or more portable electronic devices. The portable electronic devices may be held at various viewing angles relative to the passenger. In some embodiments, the passenger may be permitted to adjust the angle at which his or her portable electronic device is positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: Nick Pajic
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Patent number: 8590462Abstract: The table with integrated and ground-covering blanket includes a foldable table from which a cover extends from a bottom, perimeter of a tabletop surface and which covers the surrounding ground. The foldable table includes attaching indicia at the bottom, perimeter that enable attachment of the blanket thereto, as well as to fold and secure shut the table when not in use. The foldable table may include at least one cup holder, and legs that rotate downwardly from underneath.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Latyrain Dyson
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Patent number: 8540309Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, in particular for attaching to the back of a seat. The apparatus comprises a plate with a flat recess and an insert which is removably mountable in the flat recess of the plate and is configured to receive an information medium which is viewable when the insert is mounted in the flat recess of the plate. For releasably fixing of the insert on mounting of the same in the flat recess, the insert has the following: at least one tongue on a first border area of the insert for engagement in at least one correspondingly shaped groove in the plate, and at least one releasable fixing that is present in or on at least one second border area of the insert and that is operable by twisting and/or sliding at least one component.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Inviseo Media Holdings LimitedInventors: Georg Berger, Thomas Bulirsch
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Patent number: 8499698Abstract: A worksurface assembly includes a worksurface member having an upper surface, a bottom surface, a forward edge, a rearward edge, and an aperture that opens both upwardly and forwardly from the worksurface member, and a storage member including a pair of sidewalls, a rear wall and a bottom wall that cooperate to form an interior storage area having a height to width ratio of greater than or equal to about 1:1 at at least one position along a length of the storage member, wherein the storage member has a forwardly facing opening and an upwardly facing opening, and wherein the storage member is readily detachably secured to the worksurface member such that the interior storage of the storage member is accessible through the aperture of the worksurface member and such that access to the interior space is uninterrupted between the forwardly facing opening and the upwardly facing opening of the storage member.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Bradley D. Youngs, Von Robinson, Fredric James Biddle, Steven James Beukema, Mark William Spoelhof
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Publication number: 20130186307Abstract: A tiki torch lamp filler system is a table having a top and a plurality of legs supporting the top above a surface. The top includes a plurality of holes for receiving and supporting tiki torch lamp containers with the wick opening in the tiki torch lamp container facing upward and with the table legs being of sufficient length to support the table top a distance from the surface to assure clearance between the tiki torch lamp container and the surface when the tiki torch lamp container is in a receptive hole in the table top.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Inventors: Keith Green, Jeanelle Green
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Patent number: 8490551Abstract: A portable convertible ice cooled serving table comprised of two sections is foldable for carrying by a handle. The legs may be folded against the sections. Transparent covers to protect the food from insects and to keep atmospheric heat away from the food and cooling medium are removeably pivotally mountable to the sections when erected and are storable within the folded table, including handles thereon, for transport and storage. The two sections are pivotally openable to form a table and conveniently secured in table position wherein the bases of the two sections are in the same plane. The legs are also provided with easily insertable and releasable braces which are pivotally mounted to the bases of the sections. The sections may be preferably made of insulative material.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventors: Jeffrey A. Wagner, Evamay Wagner
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Publication number: 20130174761Abstract: A system includes a turbomachine skid including a skid body configured to support a turbomachine and a modular transportation system. The modular transportation system includes one or more supports and one or more transportation attachments that may be removably coupled to the supports, the transportation attachments being interchangeable with one or more different transportation attachments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jordan Scott Warton, Robert Allen Baten
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Patent number: 8402901Abstract: A lazy susan type device with accessories for facilitating a taco dinner. The lazy susan includes a plurality of openings adapted to removably receive a tortilla server and a taco holder. A burrito folder is provided as a separate accessory item but it is not received within said openings.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventor: Scott M. Bahnsen
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Publication number: 20130061783Abstract: A work surface includes a grommet and door assembly that provides for routing of utility lines through an opening in the work surface. The door pivots in first and second opposite directions about first and second axes, respectively, to first and second open positions. Magnetic connectors retain the door during pivoting about the first and second axes, and also retain the door in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: STEELCASE INC.Inventors: William B. Bennie, Brett R. Kincaid, Duck Young Kong, James L. Rozema
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Publication number: 20130049414Abstract: Furniture pieces which incorporate load-bearing or non-load bearing structures in which water or other material may be stored. By incorporating such storage capacity within furniture, a user may take advantage of space that would otherwise be unused or unusable to unobtrusively and conveniently store an emergency water supply or other desired material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventor: Tonia Walstad Miller
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Publication number: 20130047895Abstract: A potting bench includes an upper frame section and a lower frame section. The lower frame section is defined by a first front support, a first rear support, a second front support, a second rear support and a work surface. The work surface includes a fixed section having a first end and a second end, an extendable section rotatably coupled to the first end of the fixed section and configurable into a lowered and a raised position and a removable section configurable into a user work position and a stowed position. The first end of the removable section is located adjacent to the second end of the fixed section in the user work position and the removable section is supported on a support hook mounted on a side wall located between the second front support and the second rear support in the stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Daiying Huang, Samuel J. Clavette, Stephanie A. Grotta, Sara L. Pedersen
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Patent number: 8381662Abstract: A foldable table that is supported by a pole includes a first table portion rotatably coupled to a second table portion. The table can be folded by rotating one or both of the table portions about a joint between the table portions. The table includes a recess for receiving the pole when the table is in an unfolded arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: JGR Copa, LLCInventor: Jacob Goldszer
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Patent number: 8347790Abstract: A multi-purpose table including aperture disposed in a top surface and removable cups therein for playing a bean bag game and for holding items therein, respectively; a pair of compartments underneath the table surface for holding bean bags; and a plurality of spaced apart drawers having holes in which to hold cups and slots for holding poker chips.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: Russell J. Maiers
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Patent number: 8333160Abstract: Disclosed is a detachable tool cart comprising a main frame, at least a toolbox and at least a handle. The main frame includes poles standing in parallel and wire plates. Each pole has a wheel, and each wire plate has rings designated around to be locked upon corresponding poles. A position assembly is applied to fix a ring on the pole and, therefore, the poles and the wire plates construct a layered main frame. The toolbox includes two polygonal box members which are able to be placed on the wire plate with trays for placing tools or parts. The handle has two sleeves to clasp onto corresponding poles.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Inventor: Yun-Huei Lin
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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: 20120266784Abstract: A worksurface assembly includes a worksurface member having an upper surface, a bottom surface, a forward edge, a rearward edge, and an aperture that opens both upwardly and forwardly from the worksurface member, and a storage member including a pair of sidewalls, a rear wall and a bottom wall that cooperate to form an interior storage area having a height to width ratio of greater than or equal to about 1:1 at at least one position along a length of the storage member, wherein the storage member has a forwardly facing opening and an upwardly facing opening, and wherein the storage member is readily detachably secured to the worksurface member such that the interior storage of the storage member is accessible through the aperture of the worksurface member and such that access to the interior space is uninterrupted between the forwardly facing opening and the upwardly facing opening of the storage member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Bradley D. Youngs, Von Robinson, Fredric James Biddle, Steven James Beukema, Mark William Spoelhof
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Patent number: 8291831Abstract: A feeding station system for organizing and preventing bowls and the like from being turned over or moved about as a person or an animal eats. The system includes a mat having an upper surface with planar fastening areas, where each planar fastening area is fitted with a hook or loop planar fastener. The system includes a vessel having a floor with a lower surface appropriately fitted with a layer of hook or loop fasteners which will fasten to complementary hook or loop fasteners on the mat. In the system a reversible bond between the mat and the vessel is attained when the vessel's layer of hook or loop fasteners is pressed against the mat's hook or loop planar fasteners, causing complementary fasteners to form a reversible bond. The reversible bond can be broken by peeling the vessel away from the mat.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Inventor: Michael J. Spano
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Patent number: 8250993Abstract: A storage assembly adapted to be secured to a work surface includes an enclosure defining an interior, wherein the enclosure is adapted to be secured around an opening in the work surface. A platform is disposed within the enclosure, and a cover is connected to the enclosure and configured to enclose the interior of the enclosure. The cover is movable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the cover in the closed position forms a top wall for the enclosure, and wherein the cover in the open position exposes the platform. A movement control arrangement is connected between the enclosure, the platform and the cover. The movement control arrangement and the enclosure have cooperating guide slot structure for receiving and guiding the platform, and enabling raising and lowering of the platform within the enclosure in response to movement of the cover between the open and closed positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.Inventors: Dennis G. Griepentrog, Timothy G. Hornberger
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Patent number: 8245650Abstract: A portable, compact computer and projector stand is provided that is adapted to be utilized in conjunction with a cellular phone storage adapter and a cup holding adapter. The cell phone storage adapter is formed of a separable housing forming a containment cavity therein. An attachment pin is mounted cantilevered from the outer periphery of the housing to provide for attachment through impingement with a first receiving hole in the table top. A closed cell foam insert fitted within the containment cavity is adapted to graspingly receive, and consequently securely hold, a cellular telephone, portable digital assistant (PDA) or similar handheld electronic device. The cup holding adapter for use in conjunction with the stand incorporates a coaster support platform having an attachment pin mounted cantilevered from the outer periphery of the platform to provide for attachment through impingement with a second receiving hole in the table top.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventor: Mark McKsymick
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Patent number: 8245649Abstract: The specialized table apparatus provides for a child to be positioned in the center of the table top, with various toys and devices placed around them on the table top. The removably fitted table top corrals toys and other devices within the side rails that extend above the table top, thereby helping to prevent a child from inadvertently knocking devices off of the apparatus. The L-shaped legs provide for greater stability and for greater support of the table top and the house that is selectively fitted atop the table top. Various surfaces of the apparatus are provided in both erasable surfaces and magnetic surfaces. A storage area is provided adjacent to one side.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventors: Timothy S. Ratliff, Vicky Ratliff
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Patent number: 8188410Abstract: A portable party table [1000] for holding hot and cold foods is described. It employs at least two sections [1100, 1500] held together with a hinge [1600] for holding foods. The party table [1000] has folding legs [1111, 1511] and leg supports [1113, 1513] to support the legs. Each section [1100, 1500] has a tapered base [1101, 1501] with a drain hole [1107, 1507] and a drain plug [1109, 1509]. As ice melts it is directed toward the drain holes [1107, 1507]. Electric receptacle [1525] provide electricity for a heating plate. Alternatively, the hinge [1600] is a type which provides spacing between the sections [1100, 1500] to thermally insulate the hot from the cold section. The hinge [1600] may be allowed to slide to provide an insulation gap [1607], or eliminate the gap [1607].Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Inventors: Marlene Dean, Larry Dean
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Patent number: 8186282Abstract: A table includes a base and a plurality of legs supporting the base. The base is vertically adjustable relative to each of the legs and relative to a support surface, upon which the legs are configured to rest.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: The Step2 Company, LLCInventors: John D. Sinchok, Thomas Joseph Manion, Daniel R. Simpson, Michael T. Carnahan
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Patent number: 8176855Abstract: A food and beverage tray in various implementations has one or more of drink bands, retractable legs and/or a collapsing tray assembly. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: 1 Mustard Seed, LLCInventors: Jonathan W. Cannon, Paul Bradley Forrest, William L. Dungan, Michael Ross Dickson
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Publication number: 20120085268Abstract: A portable work station having legs, a central storage compartment, and a work platform. The legs are telescopically adjustable, permitting the overall length of the legs to be changed. Each leg is pivotally connected to a respective side of the central storage compartment so that each leg is movable with respect to the central storage compartment into an open position forming an A-frame with the central storage compartment at the apex of the A-frame. A work platform is pivotally connected to one of the legs and movable entirely on one side of the A-frame from a folded position to a working position so that the work platform is disposed on one side of the central storage compartment. A storage device can be attached to the other leg, and can act as a counterbalance to the work platform to enhance the stability of the workstation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventor: Steve Straface
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Patent number: 8127689Abstract: The system is composed of two separate assemblies, each including a surface cover cap which can be removed to create an aperture dimensioned to allow a projectile to pass entirely through it. The assemblies are capable of being separated and inclined at a 45° angle to be used to play the popular multiplayer game, beanbag toss. Additionally, the underside of each assembly is equipped with collapsible legs, which allow each assembly to become an independent freestanding table. When configured as freestanding tables, the assemblies may be arranged together in one of three ways: connected perpendicularly to form an L-shaped table, placed side-by-side to form a square table, or connected end-to-end to create a long table that can also be used to play the popular recreational game referred to commonly as beer pong.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Inventors: Dallas Baxter Christian, Daniel Chu West
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Publication number: 20120048149Abstract: Marine Equipment, more specifically, an apparatus that provides a durable, stable and secure, portable, full service liquor, beverage, and bar accessory storage, display and server box designed for nautical vessels in a marine environment that are subjected to rocking in water. The apparatus can best be described as a box made of plastic composite board with cut-outs on the top of the box. The cut-outs securely accommodate various bar items such as liquor bottles, wine bottles, ice bucket, wine cooler, blender, shaker cup, glasses, a cutting board, and condiment trays. The “fixed top” embodiment of the invention has a wood molding trim top rail for preventing items sitting on the box from sliding off due to the vessel rocking in water.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventor: Diane Lee Pendleton
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Publication number: 20120042808Abstract: A modular medical instrument table and method of using the same is provided. The modular medical instrument table includes a base and at least one support structure rising from the base, the support structure having a substantially vertical axis. At least one arm is removably affixed to the support structure, the arm having a first end proximate to the support structure and a second end distal from the support structure, wherein the second end of the arm is rotatable about the support structure. A shelf is attachable to the second end of the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Kraig Herman Allen, Gary T. Dane, Jon D. Shoemaker
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Patent number: 8117971Abstract: A table cloth and trash bag combination having a table cloth upper portion dimensioned to be laid on top of a picnic table or other types of outdoor and indoor tables and made of thin sheet paper, plastic and like material. The upper portion includes decorative designs of toys, animals, birthday cakes, logos, and like festive items for birthdays, anniversary, and other party events. On opposite corners of the upper portion is an outwardly extending first portion of pull strings. A second portion of the pull strings is received through seams disposed along sides of a length and a width of the table cloth upper portion. In the center of the table cloth upper portion and parallel to the length is an elongated opening having sides attached to a top of a folded trash bag lower portion. The opening provides access into the folded trash bag lower portion. The lower portion is made of thin sheet plastic for receiving trash items placed on top of the upper portion and picnic table.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Inventors: Yettie LaVonne Cotton, M. A. Yah Cotton
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Patent number: 8091486Abstract: The adjustable tray provides a central body adapted to receive drinks, food, toys, reading material, or any other item(s) that a user places upon the central body. Retention arms pivotally attached to the central body adjust to a retaining position that extends the retention arms above the central body. The retention arms also adjust to an elevating position that extends the retention arms below the central body to raise the central body. Retention arms also detach from each other to pivot freely to avoid obstructing placement of larger items on the central body. A retention lip also maintains items within the confines of the adjustable tray. Unique webbing of the present invention allows the user to adjust the length of webbing extending from the central body and to secure either the front or the rear of the adjustable tray around the user and/or object(s).Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventor: Juanita Broaddrick
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Patent number: 8091959Abstract: A display system for a vehicle seat comprises a receiving surface including a recess. A cover plate is adapted to cover and/or fit into the recess. The recess has a support surface and a slot for receiving a tab located on the cover plate. An information carrier can be located between the cover plate and the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Inviseo Media Holdings LimitedInventors: Georg Berger, Thomas Bulirsch, Andersen Yuk-Fai Cheng
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Patent number: 8082856Abstract: A lid assembly for an outlet unit built into an article having a work surface, the power and communication outlet is positioned below an opening or cut-out in the work surface, the opening has an inner side that extends about the opening. The lid assembly has a lid structure that has a pair of lid support members that are joined to the lid at a corresponding side of the lid. The lid assembly further includes a pair of pivot support members that are configured to be joined to the inner side of the opening in the article. Each pivot support member has an inner side and a pivot pin member joined to the inner side. The lid structure is attached to the pivot pin members and pivotal between a closed portion and an opened portion. The lid structure pivots in a first direction to attain the closed position and in an opposite, second direction to attain an opened position.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.Inventors: Russell Hayden, Glenn Golden, Dave Black
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Publication number: 20110297050Abstract: A laptop computer desk.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventor: Paul Adams
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Publication number: 20110297051Abstract: A furniture kit including first and second spaced apart leg members including front and rear end portions and a frame space between facing surfaces, a first furniture assembly including a first rigid furniture component having first and second ends and having front and rear portions, wherein (i) a first furniture configuration is configurable that includes the first furniture assembly supported between the leg members and generally within the frame space with the front and rear portions of the first furniture assembly adjacent the front and rear end portions of the leg members, respectively, and (ii) a second furniture configuration is configurable that includes the first furniture assembly supported between the leg members and generally within the frame space with the front and rear portions of the first furniture assembly adjacent the rear and front end portions of the leg members, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Kirt Martin, David C. Eberlein
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Publication number: 20110277671Abstract: A modular desk assembly may include systems for easily linking, pairing, or securing desk units to other desk units. Such a modular desk assembly may provide secure, interchangeable storage for electronic media.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: Paragon Furniture LPInventor: Steven Pryor
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Patent number: 8051783Abstract: A display table assembly includes a housing that has a bottom wall and a perimeter wall with an upper edge defining an opening extending into the housing. A plurality of legs extends downwardly from the bottom wall. An upper wall is hingedly coupled to the upper edge and is positionable in an open position exposing the opening or in a closed position closing the opening. The upper wall has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. A power strip is mounted within the housing. Plug members are positionable in the apertures to plug the apertures. Multiple articles are positionable on the top side of the upper wall and each covers one of the apertures. Power cords for the articles are extendable through an associated one of the apertures to be plugged into the power strip.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Inventor: Shell L. Hoskinson
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Publication number: 20110232535Abstract: A medical worktable has a base, a lifting device and a platform device. The base has a lower casing and an upper casing detachably connected to the lower casing. The lifting device is adjustably mounted on the base and has a pressurized air cylinder, an inner tube and an outer tube. The pressurized air cylinder is mounted in the upper casing and is securely mounted on the lower casing. The inner tube is mounted around the pressurized air cylinder and abuts the cylinder shaft. The outer tube is mounted around the inner tube and is securely mounted on a mounting board of the pressurized air cylinder. The platform device is mounted on the lifting device, is opposite to the base and has a mounting seat and a platform. The mounting seat is securely connected to the inner tube. The platform is mounted on a top of the mounting seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventor: Chin-Jui Hung
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Publication number: 20110209645Abstract: A light-weight removable, portable and adaptable multipurpose system, allows the user to keep and serve food and drinks in a functional manner, which can be inserted into an existing fishing rod holder with the provided mechanisms and can also be placed on a flat surface, such as, a table, a desk or similar, without the provided mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Miguel Ignacio Albornoz Pinzon, Marco Fabian Mantilla Diaz
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Publication number: 20110155023Abstract: A desktop insert to be installed at an opening formed in a desktop and in which can be stored stationery supplies, electronic devices or hanging files so as to provide for a better use and organization of desktop space. The desktop insert includes a removable storage tray that is suspended below the desktop for receipt of the stationery supplies or electronic devices. Wire routing openings are provided through the desktop insert to enable an electronic device in the storage tray to be connected to a computer seated on the desktop or to a source of power. When the storage tray is removed, one or more hanging files can be suspended from the desktop insert so as to lie below the desktop for receipt of a corresponding number of paper files, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Steven T. Krause, George Tamara
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Publication number: 20110155021Abstract: One embodiment of the folding desk includes a rectangular desktop having a first major side edge, an opposing second major side edge, a first minor side edge, and an opposing second minor side edge. A first desktop support subunit, a second desktop support subunit, and a privacy panel are each pivotally connected to the same major surface of the desktop. The first desktop support subunit pivots on a first pivot axis that is proximate and substantially parallel the first minor side edge. The second desktop support subunit pivots on a second pivot axis that is proximate and substantially parallel the second minor side edge. The privacy panel is pivotally connected to the desktop at a location proximate to the second major side edge. The first pivot axis is a greater distance from the desktop than the second pivot axis, allowing the folding desk to assume a relatively compact folded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: CWG INC.Inventor: Christopher W. GEITNER
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Publication number: 20110155022Abstract: An individual working or service table provides comfort to a person sitting in a sofa, an armchair or wheelchair with armrests or even sitting directly on the floor. The table includes a working or service tray intended to be placed horizontally above the thighs of the person in the sitting position, and two armrests provided on both sides of the tray. Two respective side parts extending from the installation side of the person are laterally joined to the tray, and form downward returns, when considering the installation position, adapted to be placed on both sides of the person and arranged to form, at an upper surface, the armrests of the individual table, and, at their base, a stable support on the surface of the seat of the sofa or the like, on the armrests of the armchair or wheelchair or on the floor according to where the person is sitting, the person's waist being enclosed by the tray part and by the side parts of the individual table.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventor: Vincent Rochel
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Patent number: 7966949Abstract: An assembly for supporting at least one item while in transit within a vehicle having cushioned passenger seating. The assembly used during transit within a vehicle, has: a platform (for supporting the item) that has an aperture for receiving at least one primary support-post therethrough, and a plurality of recesses; an anchor for releasably securing the assembly between cushion structures within the vehicle is used (e.g., such that it can be wedged into the spacing between back support cushion and seat cushion). The anchor comprises a base member having a free end and a bulbous end, between which a pedestal extends having a recessed shape, such as a cup, for receiving a lower end of the primary support-post. The bulbous end can be fabricated integral with the base member, or made of one or more hinged-sections interconnected with the base member. At least a portion of the outer surface of the primary support-post is preferably threaded, around which a mating internally-threaded leveling ring can twist.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Inventor: Kevin E. Willey
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Publication number: 20110139038Abstract: A cover of rigid planar configuration is designed for removable placement on the open top of a wheelbarrow for complete closing thereof to protect materials that are oftentimes contained therein from environmental damage. In particular, curable materials such as cement, mortar and the like will begin to cure if left unattended for more than short periods of time and this problem is particularly troublesome in dry climates. The cover is provided with a depending lip for engaging the sides of the wheelbarrow to prevent the cover from siding movement on the wheelbarrow, and tie-down devices can be used to releasably secure the cover on the wheelbarrow. In addition to protecting the contents of the wheelbarrow, the planar surface of the cover can provide a convenient work surface of use on a job site.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Randall E. Pipkorn, Nancy M. Pipkorn
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Publication number: 20110126740Abstract: A dunnage platform adapted to support a load for transport comprises a deck including a top surface, a bottom surface and an edge extending therebetween and a pair of legs, each of the legs including at least one foot extending from the leg. The bottom surface of the deck includes at least one stub for each of the legs, the at least one stub positioning the leg along the bottom surface. The at least one foot of each leg is hollow to receive the at least one stub. When the pair of legs is positioned along the deck, the dunnage platform is elevated by the at least one foot extending from the each said leg of the pair of legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: AIRDEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Vance L. Seagle