With Receptacle Patents (Class 108/25)
  • Publication number: 20140196633
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventor: Mark D. Shaw
  • Patent number: 8763823
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: The Delfield Company LLC
    Inventors: Charles L. Eaves, Jr., Stephen P. Griffin, Richard A. Seiss, Stephen R. Willoughby, Nick R. Derry
  • Publication number: 20140158023
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: MEGA Brands Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Roy, Thierry Beauregard
  • Patent number: 8733253
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Inventors: Edwin J. Norman, Eric E. Norman, Ryan M. Norman, Michael J. Pichetto, Domenic Albenese
  • Publication number: 20140102337
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Carolyn Ralph, James Ralph
  • Publication number: 20140070061
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: BABY TREND INC.
    Inventor: Denny Tsai
  • Patent number: 8667904
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Nick Pajic
  • Publication number: 20130327255
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Nick Pajic
  • Patent number: 8590462
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Latyrain Dyson
  • Patent number: 8540309
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Inviseo Media Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Georg Berger, Thomas Bulirsch
  • Patent number: 8499698
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley D. Youngs, Von Robinson, Fredric James Biddle, Steven James Beukema, Mark William Spoelhof
  • Publication number: 20130186307
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventors: Keith Green, Jeanelle Green
  • Patent number: 8490551
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Wagner, Evamay Wagner
  • Publication number: 20130174761
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jordan Scott Warton, Robert Allen Baten
  • Patent number: 8402901
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Scott M. Bahnsen
  • Publication number: 20130061783
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventors: William B. Bennie, Brett R. Kincaid, Duck Young Kong, James L. Rozema
  • Publication number: 20130049414
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Tonia Walstad Miller
  • Publication number: 20130047895
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Daiying Huang, Samuel J. Clavette, Stephanie A. Grotta, Sara L. Pedersen
  • Patent number: 8381662
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: JGR Copa, LLC
    Inventor: Jacob Goldszer
  • Patent number: 8347790
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: Russell J. Maiers
  • Patent number: 8333160
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Inventor: Yun-Huei Lin
  • Patent number: 8322290
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: Giancarlo Mignano
  • Publication number: 20120266784
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Bradley D. Youngs, Von Robinson, Fredric James Biddle, Steven James Beukema, Mark William Spoelhof
  • Patent number: 8291831
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Michael J. Spano
  • Patent number: 8250993
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis G. Griepentrog, Timothy G. Hornberger
  • Patent number: 8245650
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventor: Mark McKsymick
  • Patent number: 8245649
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy S. Ratliff, Vicky Ratliff
  • Patent number: 8188410
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventors: Marlene Dean, Larry Dean
  • Patent number: 8186282
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: The Step2 Company, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Sinchok, Thomas Joseph Manion, Daniel R. Simpson, Michael T. Carnahan
  • Patent number: 8176855
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: 1 Mustard Seed, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan W. Cannon, Paul Bradley Forrest, William L. Dungan, Michael Ross Dickson
  • Publication number: 20120085268
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventor: Steve Straface
  • Patent number: 8127689
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventors: Dallas Baxter Christian, Daniel Chu West
  • Publication number: 20120048149
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Diane Lee Pendleton
  • Publication number: 20120042808
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Kraig Herman Allen, Gary T. Dane, Jon D. Shoemaker
  • Patent number: 8117971
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventors: Yettie LaVonne Cotton, M. A. Yah Cotton
  • Patent number: 8091486
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Juanita Broaddrick
  • Patent number: 8091959
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Inviseo Media Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Georg Berger, Thomas Bulirsch, Andersen Yuk-Fai Cheng
  • Patent number: 8082856
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Hayden, Glenn Golden, Dave Black
  • Publication number: 20110297050
    Abstract: A laptop computer desk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Paul Adams
  • Publication number: 20110297051
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David C. Eberlein
  • Publication number: 20110277671
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Paragon Furniture LP
    Inventor: Steven Pryor
  • Patent number: 8051783
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventor: Shell L. Hoskinson
  • Publication number: 20110232535
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Chin-Jui Hung
  • Publication number: 20110209645
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Miguel Ignacio Albornoz Pinzon, Marco Fabian Mantilla Diaz
  • Publication number: 20110155023
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Steven T. Krause, George Tamara
  • Publication number: 20110155021
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: CWG INC.
    Inventor: Christopher W. GEITNER
  • Publication number: 20110155022
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Vincent Rochel
  • Patent number: 7966949
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Kevin E. Willey
  • Publication number: 20110139038
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Randall E. Pipkorn, Nancy M. Pipkorn
  • Publication number: 20110126740
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: AIRDEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Vance L. Seagle