On Top And Side Of Upright Wall Patents (Class 108/47)
  • Patent number: 11937746
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated methodology for supporting a child during bathing activities at a sink. A child support device includes a base defining a cavity configured to receivingly engage a portion of the sink to support the child support device adjacent the sink during bathing. A seat is configured for a tool-less removable connection to the base that supports the child during bathing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Inventor: Yoseph Y. Lakein
  • Patent number: 11731724
    Abstract: Aspects concern an enclosure assembly for mounting on a tube of a vehicle, methods of mounting the assembly on a vehicle, and a vehicle including the assembly. The assembly comprises a clamping portion comprising a concave portion for at least partially surrounding the tube and a flange portion at one end of the concave portion; a holding support plate including a first side for facing the tube and a second side opposite thereto, the first side configured to be attached to the flange portion by a fastening means solely operable from the second side of the holding support plate at a position of operability; a housing comprising a cavity for receiving an electronic circuit and a lower portion to be attached to the second side of the holding support plate. The housing overlaps said position of operability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: GRABTAXI HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Yat Ming Tse, Shi Qian Wang, Chee Koon Lim, Guo Dong Song
  • Patent number: 11395540
    Abstract: The rail-mounted tabletop is a table. The rail-mounted tabletop is configured for use with a fence. The fence incorporates a rail, a plurality of pickets and posts, and a supporting surface. The plurality of pickets and posts elevate the rail above the supporting surface. The plurality of pickets and posts forms the load path that transfers the load of the rail-mounted tabletop to the supporting surface. The rail-mounted tabletop is suspended from the rail of the fence. The rail-mounted tabletop is a table incorporates a counter plate, a bracing plate and a rail hook. The supporting plate and the rail hook attach to the counter plate. The counter plate forms a horizontally oriented supporting surface. The rail hook suspends the counter plate and the bracing plate from the rail. The bracing plate braces the counter plate against the plurality of pickets and posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Inventor: Jesus Ramos
  • Patent number: 10477960
    Abstract: An adjustable desk includes a planar desktop and adjustable brackets that are coupled to a vertical wall with magnets. The adjustable desk has a horizontal position where the desktop is horizontal and a retracted position where the desktop is rotated downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Reeve Johnson
    Inventor: Reeve Johnson
  • Patent number: 10433637
    Abstract: A work surface that attaches to a portable transportation and storage device is provided. The work surface has a tray and legs. The tray has a planar top surface defined by a rear edge, a front edge, and side edges. A lip extends upward from the top surface along each edge. Attachment points on the tray mount the tray to the portable transportation and storage device. The legs have a leg clamping device that mounts the legs to the portable transportation and storage device. The legs include a height adjustable portion configured to selectively extend the length of the legs, and a pivot portion that is rotatable relative to the height adjustable portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Inventors: J Mitchell Englestead, Carl Cunningham
  • Patent number: 10362862
    Abstract: A rail-mounted buffet mountable to a railing having a top rail and one or more vertical balusters includes: a main bar buffet section having a flat surface area for supporting items on the main bar buffet section; a U-shaped channel located on an underside of the main bar buffet, the U-shaped channel having a back-side member and a front side member, wherein the back-side member and front side member are movable in relation to one another such that a width of the U-shaped channel is adjustable; a trust support having a first end and a second end, the trust support attached to the underside of the main bar buffet at the first end of the trust support; and a baluster support shaped to engage one of the one or more vertical balusters, the baluster support attached to the second end of the trust support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel Symalla
  • Patent number: 10266195
    Abstract: Described is a shopping cart bagging station that couples to a shopping cart. Customers can use the shopping cart bagging station to bag their purchases as they shop. The disclosed shopping cart bagging station includes a bag dispenser portion and a first and a second mounting clip. The bag dispenser portion holds a plurality of shopping bags, and dispenses the shopping bags one at a time as products are placed in the shopping bag. The first and the second mounting clip are coupled to the bag dispenser portion and couple the shopping cart bagging station to a shopping cart. The shopping cart bagging station can be mounted in various locations on a shopping cart, making it easy and convenient for a customer to carry and load a plurality of shopping bags as they shop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventor: Yurgis Mauro Bacallao
  • Patent number: 10264892
    Abstract: The sofa caddy is a storage apparatus. The sofa caddy is configured for use with a chair. The chair is further defined with a manchette, a bench, and a cushion. The bench is a horizontal support surface formed by the chair. The cushion is a padding structure that: 1) rests on the bench; and 2) is placed against the manchette. The manchette is a vertical structure that prevents the cushion from sliding off of the bench. The sofa caddy removably attaches to the chair. The sofa caddy comprises a base sheeting, a plurality of pockets, and a counterweight. The plurality of pockets and the counterweight attach to the base sheeting. The counterweight inserts between the cushion and the manchette to secure the soda caddy to the chair. The base sheeting drapes over the manchette of the chair. The plurality of pockets store the one or more domestic articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventor: Jesus Sosa
  • Patent number: 10098450
    Abstract: A tray system including a tray; a pad coupled to a proximal end of the tray; a lip having a U-shaped configuration, the lip extending away from a top surface of the tray, the lip located adjacent a periphery of a bottom surface of the tray; and a plurality of fixing elements extending from the top surface. The plurality of fixing elements includes a pair of substantially elongated protrusions extending away from the top surface; and a circular loop. The tray system includes an anchoring system hinged to the bottom surface of the tray and includes at least one clamp. Each clamp includes a proximal portion having a C-shaped frame defining a first end; a distal portion integrally connected to and extending from the proximal portion, the distal portion defining a G-shaped clamp and configured as a resilient arm; and a screw threadably connected to the resilient arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Inventors: Amber Brewer, Laura Brewer
  • Patent number: 10018408
    Abstract: A portable external cooler shelving trait with modular floor units that can be replaced at a user's discretion. The shelving unit can be used with the cooler when the cooler is open or closed. The shelving unit can have a frame that can be illuminated or magnetized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Inventor: Wesley Kyle Murphy
  • Patent number: 9908448
    Abstract: A computer support assembly that is steering wheel mountable includes a frame that is disposable upon a wheel of a steering wheel. Opposing side edges of the frame are configured to abut opposing sides of the wheel. A pair of hooks is coupled to and extends transversely from an upper edge of the frame. The hooks are configured to reversibly couple to a top of the wheel. A tray is hingedly coupled to a lower edge of the frame. The hooks are positioned on the frame such that the frame is couplable to the wheel. The opposing side edges of the frame abut the opposing sides of the wheel to stabilize the frame. The tray is hingedly coupled to the frame such that the tray is positionable transverse from the frame for use. The tray also is positionable substantially parallel to the frame for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventors: Frankie Van Blarcom, Michelle Van Blarcom
  • Patent number: 9526378
    Abstract: A universal pot cover holder with spoon rest 2 is an apparatus capable of placing hot dripping pot covers without having them on the counter top. A unit that sits the pot cover upright and also can accommodate up to two pot covers at same time and two stirring spoons. A unit that will bring organization around the stove, eliminate counter mess, accommodates any pot cover with any knob or handle. Unit is one continuous welded apparatus with the exception of a removable glass bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventor: David Wayne Heron
  • Patent number: 9357839
    Abstract: A folding and unfolding structure for a hanging table which includes a support rack, a table panel and a suspension fastening structure with the a loading rib located on a back side of the table panel, pivotally bridged the loading rib and the support rack, comprising a first swivel rack hinged on the loading rib and a second swivel rack hinged on a lower edge of the support rack. The first swivel rack has an anchor and loading fork latchable on the second swivel rack and a movable coupling pin pivotally coupled on the second swivel rack. The second swivel rack has a housing space to accommodate swivel movement of folding or unfolding of the first swivel rack and a guide slot for sliding of the movable coupling pin). Through the folding and unfolding structure the table panel can be quickly unfolded and folded to improve usability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: KEYSHEEN INDUSTRY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Lausan Chung-Hsin Liu, Shopo Hsin Tsu Liu, Fibro Tsu Kun Liu
  • Patent number: 8919508
    Abstract: A portable suitcase tabletop system features a suitcase with a u-shaped telescopic handle located on a suitcase top surface. The telescopic handle slides out and away from the suitcase top surface when extended. The suitcase features a plurality of wheels located on a suitcase bottom surface. The system features a planar table pivotally located on a suitcase rear surface or a suitcase front surface. A U-shaped bar is slides out from the suitcase rear surface or the suitcase front surface next to a table bottom surface. The bar supports the table. The table and the bar are located in a zippered pouch. A telescopic front support slides out from a front support cavity located in the suitcase rear surface or the suitcase front surface close to the suitcase bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventors: Monica E. Halko, Karen Heitz
  • Patent number: 8887645
    Abstract: A collapsible work station has a working surface with an opposing top and bottom. First and second corner legs are rotatably connected to the bottom surface at each of four corners. Each leg has a first folded position against the bottom and a second extended position perpendicular to the bottom. The first legs are shorter than the second legs. An adjustable length, central support leg is rotatably connected to the bottom surface and has a first folded position adjacent the bottom and a second extended position perpendicular to the bottom. The central leg rests on a first support surface while different combinations of the corner legs are extended to rest upon a second support surface such as a bed, to provide a stable work station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventor: Matthew Semmer
  • Patent number: 8857347
    Abstract: A foldable hanging table hung on a construction structural body with a leaning top surface comprises a table panel, a suspension assembly and a folding assembly. The suspension assembly includes a support rack hinged by the table panel and at least one suspension arm connecting to the support rack and straddling the construction structural body to lean on the leaning top surface. The folding assembly includes a swivel frame hinged on the table panel and a driven member hinged respectively on the support rack and swivel frame. The driven member includes at least one holding portion to confine the swivel frame from swiveling against the table panel and at least one driving portion connected to the holding portion and operable to make the holding portion separate from the swivel frame so that the swivel frame can swivel, thereby make folding easier and increase the support of the table panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Keysheen Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lausan Chung-Hsin Liu, Shopo Hsin Tsu Liu, Fibro Tsu Kun Liu
  • Patent number: 8672279
    Abstract: A reversible ladder-mounted support and tray has a bracket designed to be removably affixed to the combination of a rail of a ladder and over a rung just adjacent to the rail. A first fitting is provided that overlies the rail and a second fitting overlies the rung. Concerning the second fitting overlying the rung, in fact, two such fittings are also provided that are essentially back-to-back. In this way, the support may be removably installed on either of the opposed rails of the ladder so that the support can extend laterally to either side of the ladder. Attached to the first fitting designed to overlie the rail is an elongated rod to which is mounted an elongated tube or sleeve having a split and a locking mechanism. The split allows the tube to slide freely over the rod and the locking mechanism may be engaged to narrow the split to lock the position and orientation of the tube thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventors: Martin Alexander Theodore Schirmacher, Ralph Lee Pasley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8096087
    Abstract: A support assembly connectable to a base structure preferably disposed in an attic or other like location of a house, dwelling, and/or other building to provide or facilitate storage and or standing, walking, or crawling thereon. The support assembly comprising at least one or a plurality of mounting devices and at least one overlying member having an upper surface and a lower surface wherein the lower surface is removably connectable to the mounting devices. The mounting devices comprising an upper portion and an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism being removably connectable to the base structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Wainland
  • Patent number: 8015761
    Abstract: A storage assembly structured to be supported on a base is presented, wherein the base includes a plurality of spaced apart beams. At least one embodiment of the storage assembly includes a platform and at least one mounting device attached or otherwise connected to the platform. The mounting device(s) comprises an attachment mechanism which is structured to be removably engaged with the base and/or one or more beams thereof. Further, in at least one embodiment, the mounting device(s) is disposed and structured to removably support the platform in a predetermined spaced relation to said base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Wainland
  • Patent number: 7938279
    Abstract: A portable and adjustable unique organizer device for hanging on the top of wall(s) or panel(s) and a method of using the device are disclosed. The device has a frame structure with shelves and bars to store and organize various accessories or hygiene items particularly used in showers. The shelves and bars are adjustable by snapping snap-in knobs into different snap-in holes built in the frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Ivan Kaplan
  • Patent number: 7841645
    Abstract: An extendible secondary living space for a vehicle. The extendible living space may move from a retracted position in which it is substantially integrated within or in close proximity to a primary living space of the vehicle, to an extended position in which it provides an open-air porch or balcony accessible from the primary living space. The extendible living space may be extended from any wall of the vehicle, such as a side wall or rear wall, and may be particularly well suited for use in motorized recreational vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Lee Joint Venture
    Inventors: David M. Diamond, Jay L. Howard
  • Patent number: 7739964
    Abstract: The boat storage container unit is adapted to be supported on a boat. The boat storage container unit has a support unit and a container sized and shaped to store fishing tackle, tools and the like and adapted to slide onto the support unit. The support unit has a vertical support member, an attachment device for attaching the vertical support member to a boat, a base and a connection device at one end of the base to pivotally connect the base to the vertical support member. The connection device is adapted to permit the base to be moveable from a vertical position to a retainable horizontal position. A top surface of the base and a bottom surface of the container have inter-engaging means to permit the container to slide onto and be retainer on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Grant Hatton
  • Publication number: 20100101459
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus attachable to a barricading structure and method for providing an activity surface. The barricading structure may be, for example, a railing. The apparatus comprises a mountable backsplash attached to the barricading structure, a foldable support platform attached to the mountable backsplash via multiple connectors, and a locking system for locking the mountable backsplash to the barricading structure. The foldable support platform comprises a first inlay fitted into a support structure for providing an activity surface to hold objects. The connectors are accommodated in slots provided on the mountable backsplash. The accommodated connectors are hinged to the mountable backsplash using a hinge pin to facilitate pivotal connection of the foldable support platform to the mountable backsplash. The apparatus may comprise leg supports for supporting weight of the foldable support platform. The apparatus is made of a weather resistant material and a heat resistant material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: Hans Edward Nelson
  • Patent number: 7658153
    Abstract: This patent discloses a table assembly to provide leg support for a person and to hold articles and food in an automobile. The table assembly may include a headrest fastener, a tray, a footrest, and a leveler bar, each attached to a table housing. The table housing and tray may be adjusted vertically and the tray and footrest may be adjusted horizontally. The leveler bar may be rotated to position the tray and footrest in a horizontal alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Inventor: Diana L. Patoka
  • Patent number: 7614350
    Abstract: An elongate horizontally-oriented shelf unit which is preferably constructed as a monolithic one-piece member, and is provided with a groove which opens upwardly from a bottom surface thereof and which extends lengthwise of the shelf for accommodating a detachable electrical accessory at any location therealong for downward suspension from the shelf. The groove has a pair of low-voltage conductors embedded in the opposite side walls thereof to extend lengthwise of the groove, and accessible from the interior of the groove to provide electrical contact with an accessory which is inserted into the groove and moved into contact with the conductors. The conductors at one end of the groove, or at one end of a plurality of shelf units which are serially connected together, are joined to a suitable flexible electrical connector which joins to a conventional transformer plug for engagement with a conventional electrical outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Tuttle, Shawn Yu
  • Patent number: 7536959
    Abstract: A stowable table is provided having a tabletop with a top surface that faces outward when stowed and upward when deployed. In one embodiment, the stowable table includes a tabletop, a support bracket and a back member. The tabletop has a top surface, a bottom surface and an end. The support bracket has an upper end and a lower end, wherein the upper end is pivotally connected to the bottom surface of the tabletop. The back member has a bottom end, a top end, a back side and a front side, where the front side extends between the bottom end and the top end, wherein the lower end of the support bracket is pivotally connected to the bottom end, and the end of the tabletop is positionably connected to the front side between a stowed position and a deployed position. The stowable table is selectively attachable to a wall or may use the wall as a member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Gary L. Bazzell, Tom M. Jensen
  • Patent number: 7533618
    Abstract: A wall table device includes a platform for supporting items atop a wall coupled to two stabilizing members extending downward on either side of the wall. The stabilizing members may be positioned to accommodate walls of varying thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: Ron Thomason
  • Patent number: 7448688
    Abstract: Disclosed is a footrest for a handrail. The footrest includes an attachment portion configured to receive the handrail. The footrest further includes a vertical offset portion and a foot receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel Farah
  • Patent number: 7444773
    Abstract: A point of purchase display includes a frame having left and right legs and upper and lower cross-beams. Each leg has upper and lower portions joined at an angle. The right and left legs are parallel to each other and are joined by a center cross-beam and the upper and lower cross-beams. Upper and lower display inserts are connected to the frame and fitted in the voids defined by the center cross-beam and the upper or lower cross-beam, and the upper or lower portions of the right and left legs, respectively. Upper and lower retaining members detachably connect to the right and left legs for securing the upper and lower inserts to the frame. An electronic display unit with a multiple source power supply is mounted to one of the upper and lower display inserts. A connection assembly attaches the display to the truck bedside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: EPI Printers, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick J. Kolodziejczak, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20080134430
    Abstract: A shelf structure adapted to be detachably secured adjacent a windowsill to provide a perch for a cat(s). The shelf structure comprises a tray having a floor. Walls extend upwardly and peripherally from the floor. A plurality of vertically adjustable adjustment tracks is disposed on an exterior surface of one of walls of the tray. A thin, flexible, elongate adjustment and retaining strap adjustably extends from each of the adjustment tracks. A collapsible support strut assembly depends from the undersurface of the floor of the tray. The support strut assembly is adapted to engage the vertical wall adjacent the windowsill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Harry A. Kirmon
  • Patent number: 7363865
    Abstract: A tray adapted for suspension from a railing edge includes a base panel having a pair of integral side panel tabs positioned on opposing sides of the base panel. An attachment panel, integral with a top portion of the base panel, is positioned between the pair of side panel tabs and folds along an attachment panel crease between a flat configuration and an angled configuration with respect to the base panel. The side panel tabs engage receiving slots located on the attachment panel to lock each tab in a fixed configuration for holding the attachment panel in an angled configuration to the base panel. A pair of generally J-shaped attachment tabs, integral with the attachment panel are positioned on opposing sides of a top portion of the attachment panel and fold along a crease between a flat configuration and a downwardly extending configuration from the attachment panel to form a hook adapted to engage a railing edge for suspending the tray therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Jason Rubenstein
  • Publication number: 20080083353
    Abstract: An elongate horizontally-oriented shelf unit which is preferably constructed as a monolithic one-piece member, and is provided with a groove which opens upwardly from a bottom surface thereof and which extends lengthwise of the shelf for accommodating a detachable electrical accessory at any location therealong for downward suspension from the shelf. The groove has a pair of low-voltage conductors embedded in the opposite side walls thereof to extend lengthwise of the groove, and accessible from the interior of the groove to provide electrical contact with an accessory which is inserted into the groove and moved into contact with the conductors. The conductors at one end of the groove, or at one end of a plurality of shelf units which are serially connected together, are joined to a suitable flexible electrical connector which joins to a conventional transformer plug for engagement with a conventional electrical outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Robert L. Tuttle, Shawn Yu
  • Patent number: 7284735
    Abstract: Apparatus for releasable attachment to a tub or spa to hold reading material, beverage containers and other articles. The apparatus includes two tables movable relative to one another and structure enabling the apparatus to be used with tubs or spas of different sizes and shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Jacuzzi, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Michael Khosropour, Jim R. Pauls, Wayne J. Rosten
  • Patent number: 7000876
    Abstract: A tray for use in conjunction with a ladder bracket includes a plurality of upwardly opening compartments that may be used to hold paint, tools, or other painting supplies or implements. The bottom of the painter's tray is provided with structural features to engage a ladder bracket. A pair of downwardly opening channels are formed in the bottom surface, the channels being continuous, concentric, and curved in circular fashion to receive the hoop portion of two common sizes of ladder brackets. Both channels open to a slot opening that receives the tang portion of the ladder bracket. A plurality of tab members are mounted on posts extending downwardly from the bottom of the tray, and are rotatable to extend over the channels and secure a ladder bracket hoop portion therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Searcy Enterprises
    Inventor: Marilyn Searcy
  • Patent number: 6918496
    Abstract: A shelf constructed from lightweight sheet metal, which can be used in conjunction with a “French” type box easel, and carried and stored within the box of the easel. The shelf itself maintains a shelf supporting arm in an upright plane so that a holding end of the arm is able to support a vertical load from one and only one arm supporting hook thereon. The shelf assembly comprises: a horizontal shelf member having a vertically extending portion(s) having two vertically extending openings therein; two support arms each having a rear end portion having one, and only one rear hook extending from a top portion thereof, a longitudinal horizontal top side portion to carry the shelf member, and a vertically extending projection adapted to be closely received within the openings in the shelf member. When the arms are received in the shelf member the arms are maintained in an upright position and the shelf assembly is thereby stable under load when hung on and over the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: George A. Henson, III
  • Publication number: 20040226486
    Abstract: The mountable tray for aboveground pools is a tray for holding beverages that is specially designed to be mounted on the standard edges of aboveground pools. Aboveground pools commonly have a peculiar shape, which the present invention is designed to fit in order to maximize security for the tray. Also included in the present invention are several features designed for holding beverages and loose items. Furthermore a structure is disclosed by the present invention that may be mounted to the tray in order to store ice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Terry L. Simpson
  • Patent number: 6705235
    Abstract: A platform is selectively attachable to the wall of an open container. The platform includes a hanger which is placed over and engages the top rim of the container wall. A bracket is pivotal between a flat storage position and a locked position perpendicular to the planar body of the platform. When the bracket is placed in the locked perpendicular position, the hanger may be placed over the top rim of the upstanding wall so that the bracket abuts the outside surface of the upstanding wall and the platform is therefore maintained in a substantially horizontal orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventor: Mike Gerutto
  • Patent number: 6666149
    Abstract: A seat back attachment for airline seats and the like, having a thin essentially rigid suspension card which slips between the seat back tray table and the back of the seat, and is sandwiched securely between said table and seat back when the tray table is secured in the upright storage position. The card is attached to a shelf or container dimensioned to be convenient to the use of a passenger. A seat back compensation structure adjusts the shelf or container to maintain a roughly horizontal plane should the at back be reclined or raised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Inventor: Kim Nichols Lathrop
  • Patent number: 6546879
    Abstract: A shelf system for a patio or porch for holding and elevating pots for increased ease of maintenance. The shelf system for a patio or porch includes a rail assembly having an upright rail; a plurality of shelf assemblies, each being coupled to the upright rail of the rail assembly; the plurality of shelf assemblies including a top rail shelf assembly having a top shelf collar coupled to the upright rail, a top shelf support bracket coupled to the top shelf collar, and a top shelf member coupled to the top shelf support bracket; and a lower shelf assembly having a lower shelf collar coupled to the upright rail, a lower shelf bracket coupled to the lower shelf collar, and a lower shelf member coupled to the lower shelf support bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: Edward M. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20030066462
    Abstract: A tray assembly for mounting on the back of a first seat, such as a front seat of a car, that is disposed substantially in front of a second seat, such as a back seat of a car, to permit a user to sit on the second seat and utilize the tray assembly. The tray assembly includes first and second inverted generally U-shaped hooks. Each of the hooks has first and second legs. Each of the first legs extends along a front face of the first seat and each of the second legs extends along the rear face of the seat back of the first seat. First and second laterally spaced cross members extend between the second legs of the first and second inverted generally U-shaped members along the rear face of the first seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventor: Kenneth Getfield
  • Patent number: 6494148
    Abstract: A steering wheel attachable table including a tray portion having a generally rectangular configuration. The tray portion has an upper surface, a lower surface, and an upwardly extending peripheral lip. The peripheral lip has a front edge, a back edge, and opposed side edges. The back edge of the peripheral tray has a track extending a length thereof. A pair of support arms extend between the tray portion and a steering wheel. A pair of clamping members are slidably coupled with the track of the tray portion for removably coupling with the steering wheel above the pair of support arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: Doug Mullaney
  • Patent number: 6484989
    Abstract: Detachable bottle and food holding subtrays and clamps for attaching onto the raised ridge edges on trays used in highchairs, strollers, booster chairs, and activity chairs. The clamps can be a single component having a curved upper flange for fitting about the raised ridge of the existing tray, and an upper bent flange having an end which abuts against a lower surface of the tray. Dual cylindrical bottle subtray holders and flat planar food subtray holders can snap onto the clamp leaving the bottles and food in the subtrays at a lower level than that of the tray out of reach of a sitting child. Another clamp has a general C-shape with either a screwable post or spring biased post locking the clamp to the raised edge of the existing tray. Another clamp has plural clip portions for attaching the subtray holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventor: Mente Connery
  • Patent number: 6474244
    Abstract: A refreshment stand is provided for a swimming pool for providing cold beverages to swimmers in a convenient location wherein swimmers do not have to leave the water to get a beverage. The refreshment stand includes a table which may include cup holders, an umbrella interconnected with the table for providing shade to the refreshment stand, and a cooler interconnected with the table, and accessed through the top of the table for storing cold beverages. The refreshment stand is interconnected to the side of a pool by a support system. For an above-ground swimming pool, the support system includes a supporting arm for supporting the refreshment stand against the outside wall of the pool, and a retaining arm for retaining the refreshment stand on the upper edge of the pool. For an in-ground swimming pool, the refreshment stand can be supported on legs with bases in position along side the edge of the pool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph E. Karpinski
  • Patent number: 6343834
    Abstract: A collapsible wall mounted seat comprising a linkage mount for fixing to a wall, a seat for supporting a person, and a linkage connecting the seat to the linkage mount. The linkage includes a first end and a second end and is connected at the first end to the linkage mount and at the second end to the seat. The linkage is movable between a folded position with the seat lying adjacent and substantially parallel to the wall, and an extended position with the seat extending outwards from and substantially perpendicular to the wall. The collapsible wall mounted seat includes a releasable lock for unlocking the linkage in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Hide-A-Seat Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventor: Ernest H. Wurmlinger
  • Patent number: 6298793
    Abstract: An accessory tray, and particularly to an accessory tray configured to hold items associated with feeding young children is provided. More particularly, an accessory tray for use with a juvenile high chair is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis M. Turner, Nancy Rasche, Andrew Mendenhall
  • Patent number: 6267063
    Abstract: A shelving system adapted to be quickly installed in a closet or similar space with a relative minimum of labor and finishing. The system includes a shelf, side brackets which are anchored to the side walls of the closet space, end caps adapted to lock into the side brackets and to securely retain the shelf in position, a U-shaped rear channel to cover the back of the shelf and to conform to irregularities in the rear wall surface, and a center shelf support having a rotating locking mechanism. In one embodiment, the shelving system includes a hangar bar, which is held in position by the side brackets and the center shelf support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventor: Danny J. Cline
  • Patent number: 6173930
    Abstract: This invention is a telescoping window support which spans the width of the window to provide support for an air conditioner or the like. The support includes first and second halves which each comprise a plurality of fingers which engage one another in a sliding fashion for proper telescoping. Wedges may be selectively attached to level the support on the window sill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
  • Patent number: 6148738
    Abstract: In a laptop table adapted to be mounted on a steering wheel, a basic body has at one end spaced hooks forming a support structure for supporting the base body on the steering wheel and a table is mounted on the base body so as to be height adjustable and pivot structure are provided for pivotally supporting the table on the base body and locking it in a particular angular pivot position with respect to the base body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Inventor: Herbert Richter
  • Patent number: 6082537
    Abstract: A drawer tray for insertion into a desk or bureau drawer is capable of holding small items such as paper clips, buttons and such and provides an attachment device for fixing the tray to a side wall of a drawer with the tray extending into the draw at the top most level of the draw so as not to interfere with items placed near the bottom of the draw. The attachment device provides a set of spaced apart "L" shaped arms for gripping the outside surface of a side wall of the drawer and a set of spaced apart spring arms for pressing against the inside surface of the same side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: Forrest G. Quinn
  • Patent number: 6026601
    Abstract: An ironing table is provided having a pivoting clamp that clamps to a vertical panel and also having a braced leg pivoted at an adjustable angle depending from the underside of the ironing table to provide adjustable support for the table, resulting in a cantilever-type support for the same. The clamp, leg, and brace pivot to closely hug the underside of the table when it is in a storage position. An optional hook pivotably mounted to the table allows for hanging storage as from a closet pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventor: Walter J. Kiel