Having Wall And Floor Relationship Patents (Class 108/48)
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Patent number: 11684527Abstract: Arrangement for mounting a plane (2) on a wall (1). The arrangement comprises said plane (2) and, supporting said plane (2), a first support arm (4) and a second support arm (5), the support arms (4, 5) are connectable to the wall (1) by their first end (4?,5?) by means of a first joint arrangement (6, 7) so that the support arms (4, 5) are turnable in a substantially horizontal plane in relation to the wall (1). The support arms (4, 5) are mounted in connection with the plane (2) by their second ends (4?,5?) by means of a second joint arrangement (10, 11) connected the second end (4?,5?) of the support arm (4, 5). The second joint arrangement (10, 11) comprises a joint (14, 15) provided with a substantially horizontal turning axis, whereby said plane (2) is turnable to a substantially horizontal usage position and a substantially vertical storage position by means of said joints (14, 15) provided with a substantially horizontal turning axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: FRESTEMS OYInventors: Ari-Matti Vuorenoja, Marko Hietaranta, Markus Hietaranta
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Patent number: 11286613Abstract: The present invention provides for a complete ironing center to be attached to and stored within a wall cabinet. The ironing board is deployed perpendicularly from the back wall of the cabinet. In one embodiment, the cabinet is integrated into a larger wall cabinet system. In these embodiments, the cabinet is extended from the wall cabinet and locked into an open position. This complete system is easily and quickly closed and stored out of sight within the cabinet when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Dropout Cabinet Fixtures, LLCInventor: Clinton Merle Bunch
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Patent number: 10485334Abstract: The multifunctional folding table includes a board member, a first support member, and a locking member. The board member is hinged with first support member. The first support member is joined to a wall surface. When the multifunctional folding table is unfolded, the board member is perpendicular to the first support member. A leg frame hinged to an end of the board member adjacent to the first support member rests against the floor. The locking member is disposed to a bottom side of the board member to reliably maintain and lock the board member's unfolded state.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: AMW INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Ming-Hui Yen, Cheng-Chen Yang
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Patent number: 10159334Abstract: A collapsible picnic table having a tabletop and table supports that extend downward from the bottom surface of the tabletop in a use position and are adjacent the bottom surface of the tabletop in a stored position. Seat supports, pivotally attached to a first seat, rotate simultaneously with and in the same direction as the table supports. In a use position, the seat supports extend downwards from the first seat and are adjacent the bottom surface of the first seat and extend outwards from the table supports in a first stored position. The seat supports are pivotally attached to the table supports and rotate orthogonally to the rotation of the table supports from the first stored position to a second stored position, where the seat supports are adjacent the bottom surface of the first seat and are adjacent the bottom of the tabletop and table supports.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Zhuhai Shichang Metals Ltd.Inventors: Che-Jen Wang, Guogong Tan
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Patent number: 10154730Abstract: A convertible seating and dinette arrangement that includes moveable and adjustable first and second seats with each seat including a base, a seat bottom, and a backrest; and wherein each base is configured for pivotal movement to adjust between various modes. The convertible seating and dinette arrangement can include seats that are moveable and convertible to at least three different modes including a sofa mode, a recliner mode, a daybed mode, a dinette mode, an alternate dinette mode, and a chaise lounge mode.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Triple E Canada, Ltd.Inventor: Angelo Natuzzi
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Patent number: 10045609Abstract: A table that can be divided into separate sections, each section capable of being hung on a wall as a picture frame. When the sections are combined a table is defined that can be folded along a partition. The table further includes retractable, telescopic legs. A plurality of clamp members are used to hold a backing member in place, which provides support for a graphic mounted within the table top assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Inventor: Eric Insua
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Patent number: 10034537Abstract: A desktop accessory for luggage includes a desktop platform and a support platform that may be conveniently hooked to the upright telescopic carrying handles of a carrier, such as a rollaway suitcase. The portable table is operable between a deployed condition for attachment to the carrier handles and a low profile stowed condition which may be conveniently stored in the luggage. This device can be applied to almost any existing suitcase and can be transferred from one to another.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Inventors: Robert Ernest Long, Jr., Alana Boleman Long
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Patent number: 9982971Abstract: The present invention relates to a shooting training control system having a plurality of shooting lines arranged in parallel to each other to allow a plurality of shooters to be located thereon to conduct shooting and a shooting control room for controlling shooting training of the plurality of shooters, the shooting training control system including: isolation covers disposed on the respective shooting lines, forming isolation spaces from the ground to allow the shooters to be located therein, and having both sides isolated from the adjacent shooting lines thereto; opening and closing means for opening and closing each isolation cover from the ground; and switching means disposed in the shooting control room to control the opening and closing means, so that each isolation cover is open and closed to open and close the isolation space formed therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Inventor: Byong Chul Park
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Patent number: 9883741Abstract: A foldable step system includes a cabinet that has a door. A step unit is hingedly coupled to the door. The step unit is positioned in a deployed position when the door is positioned in an open position. Thus, the step unit may support a user thereby facilitating the user to reach an elevated object. The step unit is positioned in a stored position such that the door may be positioned in a closed position. A drive is movably coupled to the step unit such that the drive selectively positions the step unit in the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Inventor: Vincent Demasi, III
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Patent number: 9848708Abstract: A retractable seat assembly which can be attached to a vertical structure and which, in the upright position, presents a profile which is relatively thin and in any event poses virtually no impediment to going very close to the vertical structure. The retractable seat assembly having a rear support, a seat, a front support, and a biaser which releasably biases said seat to the generally upright position.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Inventor: Steven T. Windsor
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Patent number: 9802680Abstract: A fishing seat apparatus for use with a boat's gunwale or rail to function as a support station and place to sit for an angler fully involved in fishing action is provided. The fishing seat apparatus comprises a main frame and a seat member positioned on the main frame. A support leg is secured to the main frame and extends in a generally downward direction. A first hook member extends from the main frame and a second hook member extends from the main frame. A tray spans between and is mounted on top of the first hook member and the second hook member. The first hook member and the second hook member allow the user to releasably secure the fishing seat apparatus to the boats gunwale or rail for use during fishing activities.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Inventor: Jack Biggica, Sr.
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Patent number: 9782003Abstract: A system and method for pivotally wall-mounting a device is disclosed. The wall mount includes a power connector disc having contact pads, a wall plate mounted to the wall having at least one mounting slot and at least one tab for limiting rotation, a rotator plate configured to coaxially engage said wall plate with at least one mounting horn extending in an upward direction and a central opening and having at least one inwardly projecting rotation tab, a face plate configured to coaxially engage said rotator plate and said wall plate and fixed to the wall plate enclosing the rotator plate and having a central opening with at least one strip extending into the interior, and a back cover coupled to the device having contact points to receive said contact pads, at least one slot to receive said mounting horn and at least one flap to receive said strip.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Viden Inc.Inventors: Marc Trachtenberg, Francois Gariepy
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Patent number: 9629450Abstract: A retractable table apparatus that includes a table portion, the table portion with a flat planar member having a first end and a second end that defines a tabletop; at least one support member secured to the tabletop proximate the second end of the flat planar member; and a base portion having a lateral body with an outwardly oriented surface and a lateral slot defined in the outwardly oriented surface and projecting into the lateral body, the slot dimensioned to receive the second end of the tabletop. The second end of the tabletop is insertable in the slot to place the apparatus in a first condition where a user has access to the tabletop, and wherein when the second end of the tabletop is removed from the slot, the apparatus is placed in a second storage condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Grace Howard
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Patent number: 9585466Abstract: A wall mountable table and nesting apparatus for providing wall art which may be additionally deployed as a freestanding table. The wall mounted table and nesting apparatus includes a wall mount defining a first French cleat style mount, a nesting member which is adapted to hang on the wall mount and provide a first display surface as well as a second French cleat style mount, and a table member which includes a plurality of selectably deployable legs and is adapted to hang on the nesting member and provide a second display surface or, in the alternative, to stand on a floor as a freestanding table. The first display surface and second display surface may include the same aesthetic design or distinct designs to provide either the same or an alternate experience depending on whether the table member is on the wall or the floor.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Inventor: Ryan Boylston
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Patent number: 9555731Abstract: One variation may include a truck body having one or more cargo pod lift systems around the perimeter of a truck's center aisle which may be lifted or lowered to load/unload one or more cargo pods and a method for doing the same.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Jeffrey L. Konchan, Ian S. Buckley
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Patent number: 9247808Abstract: A support shelf operable to be hingedly secured to a wall wherein the support shelf includes a first portion and a second portion that are different in size and the support shelf is movable so as to provide either the first portion or second portion for supporting an object thereon. The support shelf includes a body having a first portion and a second portion perpendicularly joined. The second portion of the body is smaller than that of the first portion of the body. A hinge is secured to the second portion and is operable to move the support shelf intermediate its first position and its second position. A retaining member is secured to the first portion and is operable to secure objects therein when the support shelf is in its first position. A frame member is included that surroundably mounts the first portion when the body is in its first position.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Inventors: James Bruce Bailey, Kimberly Lynn Bailey
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Patent number: 9192530Abstract: A seat configured to provide support for a user at various positions, such as standing position or a seated position, is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.Inventors: Mark Stent, Matthew Wiacek, Alex Manning
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Publication number: 20140338120Abstract: A wall mounted headboard capable of storing and deploying a spring loaded table. The apparatus is comprised of a headboard pivotally connected to a first table section and assisted by a plurality of gas springs. The first table section is pivotally hinged to a second table section. The hinges between the table sections are hidden thus the table surface is free from anything disturbing a smooth surface. The weight of the second table section is offset by a plurality of torsion spring assemblies. The torsion spring assemblies are comprised of a torsion spring slidingly engaged in brackets mounted to each table section. The torsion spring assemblies allow a single user to move the second table section easily with minimal effort whether deploying or storing the table. The operation of storing or deploying the table can be performed from either side of the bed without walking around to the opposite side.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: LAMPLIGHT DEVELOPMENT, LLCInventors: Gene W. Baugh, Jayne A. Baugh
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Patent number: 8826829Abstract: A work bench station comprises a pair of spaced-apart mounting brackets for attachment to a building wall. A workbench tabletop is hingedly attached to the wall brackets so that the tabletop can swing between a horizontal working position upwardly or downwardly to a generally vertical storage position. K-shaped end supports are hingedly attached to the wall brackets and can swing from a working position supporting the tabletop in its working position, inwardly to a storage position generally against or adjacent to the building wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Inventor: Harry Randall Taylor
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Patent number: 8827386Abstract: A table assembly for selectively extending a countertop includes a panel that may be positioned proximate the countertop. A stand is movably coupled to and extends downwardly from the panel so the stand supports the panel. A rear leg is movably coupled to and extends downwardly from the panel so the rear leg supports the panel. A retainer is coupled to the panel. The retainer selectively engages the countertop so the panel is retained on the countertop.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Inventor: Lawrence Kennard
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Publication number: 20140202361Abstract: A side supported foldable panel arrangement for mounting on a workpiece, including at least a panel frame and at least a foldable support frame. The panel frame is pivotally and rotatably mounted to the workpiece. The foldable support frame is arranged for folding the panel frame between a stowed state in which the panel frame is folded to overlap with the foldable support frame and a deployed state in which the panel frame is unfolded to be sideward supported by the workplace and also supported by the foldable support frame which is supported by an environment supporting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventor: Voytek Siwiec
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Publication number: 20140165882Abstract: A partition system includes various accessories that may be associated with a wall or base element. The accessories include without limitation a power strip, an adjustable shelf, various backdrops and a worksurface assembly. The wall element may be curved or linear in various embodiments. The wall element may include an upstanding wall or a channel, either or both of which are engaged by one or more accessories. In some embodiments, the accessories may be co-located at a single location, with one or more accessories accommodating the others with an expansion device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: CLAUDIA PLIKAT, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Janja Maidl
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Patent number: 8677910Abstract: Provided herein are extendible table apparatuses.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventors: Arry Shin Yu, Jeffrey Bannister Fernald
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Patent number: 8522769Abstract: The present invention relates to outdoor grill accessories, and more particularly, a foldable worktable attachment for an outdoor grill that includes a large table area that is interconnected to a lower shelf by two sets of foldable legs. When in an erect position, the table provides ample space for preparing foods and the like, but when in a collapsed position, the table lies flush against one of the sides of the grill housing, thus, enclosing the lower shelf and supporting legs that are folded and stored between the table and a recessed area included in the grill housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: The Grill Company, LLCInventors: John Ducate, Jr., Sond-Kae (Robin) Ho
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Publication number: 20130125795Abstract: The Folding Model Train Layout Table is intended to be used by model railroaders or other hobbyist to create a scenic layout that can be stored in a folded position on vertical surface. In the folded position the surface would resemble a three dimensional piece of wall art.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: John R. Burke
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Patent number: 8443736Abstract: A platform assembly is suitable for insertion and retention between a lower furniture support, such a boxspring of a bed, and an upper furniture support, such as a mattress of a bed. The platform assembly has a housing and a platform provided with foldable legs. When withdrawn from the housing with the legs in the unfolded position and resting on the floor, the platform is able to support a load, such as blankets, pillows, suitcases and the like, and even a pet or small child.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Susan A. Martenson
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Patent number: 8418282Abstract: “The Fold Up Dormitory” is intended for use in situations where living and working quarters for a small or large number of people are required on short notice or irregular intervals. The apparatus is made of wood, steel and premanufactured hardware, and comprises components for sleeping, working and storage of small items. It is mobile, simple to operate and offers many options to those who use it. The apparatus comprises: a central core; a pair of folding frames, each pivotally connected to the central core on opposite sides thereof, for rotation about vertical frame-to-core axes of connection; a bed platform pivotally connected to a first side of the central core, for rotation about a horizontal bed-to-core axis of connection; a desk surface pivotally connected to a second side of the central core, for rotation about a horizontal desk-to-core axis of connection; and storage shelving within the central core.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Inventor: Michael E. Luft-Weissberg
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Patent number: 8381661Abstract: A multipurpose rotatable tray includes a wall-mountable member rotationally coupled to a tray member, the latter being dually functional as (1) a horizontal support surface and (2) a wall hanging for an aesthetic article, while the tray member is in horizontal and vertical configurations, respectively. The tray member includes an opening for receiving a replaceable aesthetic article, such as, but not limited to, a painting or photograph. The tray unit may be automatically or manually coupled to the wall-mountable member when in the vertical configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Inventor: Johanna Hilde
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Patent number: 8365676Abstract: A wall mounted luggage stand assembly for supporting a piece of luggage in a hotel room. The luggage stand assembly has a backboard that is mounted to a wall. A shelf is provided that has a bottom surface and a rear edge. The shelf is connected to the backboard with a hinged connection proximate that enables the shelf to rotate between a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation. At least one damper piston is provided that retards the movement of the shelf from its vertical orientation to its horizontal orientation. A vertical support panel is connected to the bottom surface of the shelf. The vertical support panel rotates with gravity to always remain in a vertical orientation. The vertical support panel contacts the floor when the shelf rotates to its open horizontal position, therein supporting the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Inventor: James F. McAuliff
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Patent number: 8297204Abstract: An adjustable table system featuring a table, a brace slidably attached to the bottom of the table, and a pedestal extending downwardly from the brace. A wall plate for attaching to a wall is slidably attached to a side edge of the table such that the table can slide in a with respect to the wall. A portion of the wall plate with protrusions extends downwardly below the bottom of the table. A shaft mounted to the table via a mount can move between a first position wherein the first end of the shaft is inserted into a protrusion and a second position wherein the first end of the shaft is out of the protrusion. The spring-loaded mount biases the shaft in the first position. When the first end of the shaft is out of the protrusions the table can slide side to side with respect to the wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Inventor: Richard Giannoccora
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Patent number: 8272153Abstract: A wall-mounted, self-storing ironing board includes an elongated ironing platform connected to a turntable by a pivot pin located approximately at a center point of the platform, thereby providing a full 360° rotation of the platform when the ironing board is in the horizontal use position. Rotation of the platform 90° clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the turntable allows the user to stand directly opposite either end of the platform and to use either end in ironing an article of clothing. In another embodiment, the pivot pin is located forward of a linkage that connects the turntable to a wall-mounted casing and allows for the turntable to move between a vertical stored position and the horizontal use position.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventor: Baldemar Elizondo, Jr.
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Patent number: 8127695Abstract: In an embodiment, a display stand including a display stand housing is included. The display stand housing can be configured to hold one or more graphic panels. The display stand housing can define a table pocket. The display stand also includes a table assembly configured to move between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration. The table assembly can be configured to be disposed within the table pocket and concealed from view by at least one of the graphic panels when in the stored configuration. The display stand housing can further include a counter top panel disposed over the display stand housing. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Aisle AdvertisingInventors: Mark R. MacDonald, Robert W. Stimson
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Patent number: 8096083Abstract: A health booth includes a telescopic and pivotal board including two telescopic units having one ends pivotably attached to a board; a seat assembly including two parallel columns mounted on the other side wall, a horizontal bar slidably put on the columns, a telescopic support post mounted between the horizontal bar and a bottom, and a collapsible seat secured to the horizontal bar, and a pivot assembly including a channel mounted onto one side wall, two torsion springs in the channel, two outer cylindrical members each together with one inner cylindrical member to dispose the other ends of the telescopic units therein, and two groups of a plurality of fasteners wherein each group of the fasteners are driven through the outer cylindrical member into the inner cylindrical member to fasten the other ends of the telescopic units.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Inventors: Yen-Chung Ma, Yen-Ping Ma
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Patent number: 7647872Abstract: An extension table apparatus with automatic height adjustment and folding capability. This apparatus is primarily designed for use with portable or stationary frame-mounted woodworking equipment such as planers, joiners, drum sanders and power saws. With one end of the table attached to a height-adjustable surface such as a planer bed, the apparatus uses a leveling assembly extending beneath the table to support and maintain the other end of the table. Simple lever principles and strategically located pivot points keep the table coplanar with the planer bed as it is raised or lowered. The leveling assembly transfers most of the weight of the workpiece and table to the floor, instead of the machine. The apparatus attaches only to the machine permitting mobility of the apparatus and machine. The design of mounting brackets, length of parts and pivoting action allows folding of the apparatus to facilitate storage.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Inventor: Gary Lee Pitchford
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Publication number: 20090249982Abstract: The present application is directed to a multi-position table for use in confined spaces, particularly a multi-position table attached to a wall in a recreational vehicle. In one embodiment, the table comprises a table top and a bracket pivotably connected to the table top to the wall. The table top is movable between a storage position in which the table top is folded against the wall, a first deployed position, and a second deployed position without disconnecting the table top from the bracket. The table top may include clearance openings to allow the bracket to pass from a first side of the table top to a second side of the table top when the table top is moved from the first deployed position to the storage position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventor: G. Chandler Palethorpe
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Patent number: 7562852Abstract: A keyboard support comprises a platform for supporting a keyboard, a bracket placed on a predetermined position for locking and stabling the platform by a lock module, a joint module connected with an end of the bracket to be used for adjusting the up/down angle of the bracket, a sleeve having a closed end connected to the joint nodule, a crooked shaft having a end slipped over a opened end of the sleeve to be used for adjusting the waving angle of the platform by rotating the sleeve, and a base used for fastening another end of the crooked shaft to an object, wherein the crooked shaft can be rotated for adjusting the position thereof, thus, the adaptability of the support can be improved for various free-angle and positions adjustment according to the coordination of the joint module, the sleeve, the crooked shaft, and the base.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Sallas Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chia-Ming Wang
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Patent number: 7536959Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gary L. Bazzell, Tom M. Jensen
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Publication number: 20080314297Abstract: A system for use with products provided on a pallet (5). The system includes a number of interconnected members (1, 4) adapted to define a perimeter for surrounding a pallet (5), at least some of the members includes mountings (10) for receiving a secondary support structure, the secondary support structure (14, 16) being adapted to display information relating to the products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2006Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Roderick Ian Macqueen, Frank Minnici
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Patent number: 7464652Abstract: A foldable knee-brace for support a table having an edge secured to a wall. The knee-brace includes first and second struts. The second strut includes a pair of parallel bars. Ends of the bars are disposed on opposite sides of an end of the first strut, and hinged thereto. Pockets formed into each bar's side surface are positionable adjacent to the first strut's end for receiving an end of a locking-pin carried at and projecting outward from the first strut's end. Ends of the first strut and second strut's bars furthest from the hinge are equipped for hinged fastening respectively to: a. the table near a second edge thereof furthest from the wall; and b. to the wall below the table's first edge. Configured in this way, the knee-brace folds between the table and the wall when the table is collapsed adjacent to the wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Inventor: Robert F. Hauck
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Patent number: 7395765Abstract: A rotatable table includes a shelf unit which is mounted on a support structure and a rotatable unit having a work surface which may be rotated from a horizontal position to a vertical position. The rotatable unit may be placed in (1) a horizontal position, (2) specific detent angular positions, (3) other angular positions selected by the user, and (4) a storage position wherein the work surface is vertical. A truss assembly guide which slidably receives a truss assembly makes the various angular positions possible. In an embodiment of the invention, the entire rotatable table is vertically positionable on the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Inventor: Mitchell K. Dorfman
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Patent number: 7395620Abstract: An ironing board assembly for use with a door. The assembly includes an elongated ironing board and an ironing board support. An upper end of the ironing board support is attached to the top of the door so that the ironing board support extends along and closely adjacent one side of the door. One end of the ironing board is attachable to a lower end of the ironing board support so that the ironing board is movable between a first position in which the ironing board extends horizontally outwardly from the door and a second position in which the ironing board extends vertically and closely adjacent the side of the door and so that a top of the ironing board faces outwardly from the door. A first latch locks the ironing board in its first position while, similarly, a second latch locks the ironing board in its second position.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: The Evercare CompanyInventors: Noah McNeely, Nathan Pascarella, Michael Carlson
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Patent number: 7100316Abstract: Provided is a collapsible ironing board that includes a frame, a primary board and a secondary board. The primary board is pivotally attached to the frame at the rear edge of the primary board. The secondary board is slidably attached to the primary board such that the secondary board can be slid from a stored position in which the top surface of the secondary board is beneath the bottom surface of the primary board to an extended position in which the rear edge of the secondary board is in front of the front edge of the primary board and the top surface of the secondary board is at least approximately coplanar with the top surface of the primary board. An extendable/retractable shaft also is provided and has a proximal end that is pivotally attached to the frame and a distal end that is pivotally attached to the secondary board.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Inventor: Olufemi Obileye
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Patent number: 6978721Abstract: A fold-down work surface includes a planar top frame having first and second opposite ends and mounted thereto at least one parallelogram frame lying in a vertical plane orthogonal to a wall. The top frame is horizontal when deployed and vertical when raised into a storage position adjacent the wall. Each parallelogram frame is mounted to a corresponding slide. The top frame, a lower longitudinal element, the slide, and a vertical leg for each parallelogram frame form a frame pivotable in the corresponding vertical plane. Each slide is slidably mounted in a vertical track which is mountable to the wall. The top frame is constrained to rotate about the upper end of a primary brace member. The lower end of the primary brace member is pivotally mounted to the wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Inventor: Timothy J. Myers
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Patent number: 6786162Abstract: A space-saver workbench is disclosed which is pivotally movable between a work position wherein the table thereof is in a horizontal position to a stored position wherein the table portion thereof is in a vertically disposed position. A pair of springs are operatively connected to the table portion to provide a lift assist for moving the table portion from its horizontal position to its vertically disposed position. The springs also assist in maintaining the table portion in its stowed position. When the table portion is in the stowed position, it is spaced outwardly from a wall or the like sufficient so that the table portion will not interfere with tools hanging on a pegboard positioned adjacent the table portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Inventors: Randy E. Volkmer, Allan J. Arnold
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Patent number: 6736073Abstract: A portable work station having a work surface, a leg assembly operably coupled to the work surface and a clamp coupled to the work surface, for mounting the portable work station to an upright support. The work surface and leg assembly may be foldable into a compact unit for storage and transportation. The portable work station is particularly well-suited for use in conjunction with wheeled luggage having an extendable handle.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Inventor: Jon B. Ryburg
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Patent number: 6729685Abstract: A foldable wall supported seat that is rested against a wall at one end and may be used as a seat or to support decorative items. The supported seat has a pair of leg assemblies, a pair of U brackets, a seat surface, and a wall bumper. The leg assemblies are pivotally attached to the seat in order to allow the legs to be stowed beneath and parallel to the seat and lowered, perpendicular to the seat when the seat is in use. When the legs are lowered, the wall bumper is pressed against the wall to support a user thereupon.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2003Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Inventor: Sonny Ebalobor
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Publication number: 20040032190Abstract: A portable wall mountable storage cabinet adapted for use with vaporous compound storage, tools, and other items, including a drop down storage table, which secures stored items within the storage cabinet when the storage table is not opened and in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventor: Kevin J. Condas
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Publication number: 20030230221Abstract: The dresser bumper prevents items from falling off the backside of a dresser, desk, vanity, or other horizontal surface with a gap between the surface and the wall. The dresser bumper occupies the space between the furniture and the wall, thus preventing things from falling between the furniture and the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Stephen Leonard Savoy
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Patent number: 6641213Abstract: A seat attachment for attachment to the side of a desk has a retractable support arm with a seat at one end that is movable between a stored position closely adjacent to the side of the desk and an outwardly extended deployed position to provide an auxiliary seating surface. In a first embodiment, the support arm is slidably received in a generally rectangular outer housing secured horizontally to the side of the desk, and is movable relative thereto between a stored position within the outer housing and an outwardly extended position disposed horizontally a distance above the surface of a floor. In a second embodiment, a support arm is pivotally connected to a generally rectangular outer housing secured vertically to the side of the desk, and is movable relative thereto between a stored position within the outer housing and an outwardly pivoted extended position disposed horizontally a distance above the surface of a floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Inventor: Lloyd Kuhn
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Patent number: 6604471Abstract: A transportable living quarters configured for maximum comfort and spaciousness, with a relatively small footprint. A unique sofa/bed arrangement is contemplated, wherein first and second, facing fold-out sofas are provided which are convertible to a single bed, which may be full size or larger. One of the sofas further provides a mechanism to manipulate, via bracketed supports, the sofa back to form a long counter area, which, in the preferred embodiment of the invention, is situated adjacent to the kitchen counter and thereby extends same. The present invention further contemplates a dining/work table which is configured to be stored along the ceiling of the unit, in a relatively hidden capacity, and easily deployed between the first and second sofas when needed, providing a relatively large, stable work surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Inventor: Samuel A. Tarver, Jr.