With Head, Arm, Leg, Or Foot Rest Patents (Class 108/50.14)
  • Patent number: 11712989
    Abstract: A console table assembly for a vehicle includes a base movably coupled to a floor of the vehicle, a pivot arm having a first end pivotably coupled to the base and a second end that is distal from the first end, a table pivotably coupled to the pivot arm at the second end and having a top side and an underside opposite the top side, a panel coupled to the table and operable to move relative to the table from a first panel position to second panel position, and a foot rest coupled to the base and operable to move relative to the base from a retracted position to a deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jesse Rene Diephuis, Michael John Harmon, Andrew Brand, Ryan Wayne Warner, Andrew Smith
  • Patent number: 10149542
    Abstract: The invention relates to a support column system (100) for supporting at least one computer installation (101, 102), wherein the support column system comprises the following: a) at least one elongate support column (1) which is arranged for vertical fitting; b) at least one vertical fastening means (7) which is arranged for fastening the support column (1) vertically to a floor, a ceiling, or a wall of a room, or for fastening said support column (1) to a roller platform; c) at least one first support installation (2) that is fastened to the support column (1), for supporting at least one visual output device (101) of the computer installation; d) at least one second support installation (3) that is fastened to the support column (1), for supporting at least one manual input device (102) of the computer installation; characterized in that the support column (1) in the cross section is configured as a multi-chamber profile, wherein the multi-chamber profile has at least one closed front chamber (12) and one
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: BERNSTEIN AG
    Inventor: Uwe Diekröger
  • Patent number: 10024053
    Abstract: The invention relates to a support column system (100) for supporting at least one computer installation (101, 102), wherein the support column system comprises the following: a) at least one elongate support column (1) which is arranged for vertical fitting; b) at least one vertical fastening means (7) which is arranged for fastening the support column (1) vertically to a floor, a ceiling, or a wall of a room, or for fastening said support column (1) to a roller platform; c) at least one first support installation (2) that is fastened to the support column (1), for supporting at least one visual output device (101) of the computer installation; d) at least one second support installation (3) that is fastened to the support column (1), for supporting at least one manual input device (102) of the computer installation; characterized in that the support column (1) has at least one cut-out in an externally accessible wall, and at least one functional element (40) is routed through the cut-out, wherein at lea
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: BERNSTEIN AG
    Inventor: Uwe Diekröger
  • Patent number: 9254038
    Abstract: Extractable drawer device (1), comprising: a drawer (10) having a front end (15) and a rear end (14) with respect to an extraction direction of the drawer in a sliding direction (S-S); a guide and support system of the drawer (10) connectable to a piece of furniture and configured to permit a displacement of the drawer (10) between a retracted drawer position and an extracted drawer position, wherein, in the extracted drawer position, the drawer (10) is completely outside and distant from the space occupied in the retracted position. Piece of furniture with a top (100) having a visible edge (101), comprising said extractable drawer device (1), wherein said drawer device (1) is mounted at a lower face of said top (100), in a hidden and retracted position with respect to the visible edge (101) and at a distance from the visible edge (101) substantially equal to the distance between the drawer in the extracted position and the space occupied by the drawer (10) in the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: UNIFOR S.P.A.
    Inventor: Piero Molteni
  • Patent number: 9003979
    Abstract: The present invention provides a workstation that may be used while performing various tasks, such as working at a computer. The workstation includes a table (2), a waist rest (3), a foot rest (4); a left arm rest and a right arm rest (7). The workstation allows the user to redistribute his body weight from the legs and feet the waist rest, foot rest; and arm rests while in a standing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Roy Bahnof
  • Publication number: 20140312754
    Abstract: A worksurface assembly includes a base having an interior, a first support column supported by the base, a first worksurface coupled to the first support column and cantilevered outwardly from the base, a second support column supported by the base and a second worksurface coupled to the second support column and cantilevered outwardly from the base. A cable guide including a plurality of links is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
    Inventors: SAM HECHT, Phillip Von Lintel, Ralph James Farrer, Paul Gartland, Noel Carrillo, Andrew Squires, Martin P. Bloomfield, John F. Aldrich
  • Publication number: 20140020606
    Abstract: An adjustable desk has base members or sidewalls supporting the desk on a surface. Each sidewall has at least one support movably vertically relative to the sidewall. A tabletop is disposed above the base member and is supported on the supports. A footrest is disposed between the base members beneath the tabletop and can move between a back position toward a back of the desk and a front position toward a front of the desk. One or more mechanisms operatively couple to at least one of the supports and to the footrest. The one or more mechanisms move the at least one support vertically relative to the base member to raise and lower the tabletop relative to the sidewall. Likewise, the one or more mechanisms move the footrest between the back and front positions. Preferably, movement of the footrest is coordinated with the movement of the tabletop so that the footrest moves to the front position when the tabletop is raised for standing and moves to the back position when the tabletop is lowered for sitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Mark E. Benden
  • Patent number: 8614406
    Abstract: A system for heating a patio, the system comprising: a head unit comprising a heating unit configured for heating a patio; an offset assembly, wherein the offset assembly is coupled to the head unit; a mounting pole comprising a plurality of sections, the mounting pole being coupled to the offset assembly; and a base unit the base unit supporting the mounting pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Well Traveled Imports, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin L. Hall, Jr., Hampton H. Tanner
  • Publication number: 20130200660
    Abstract: The present invention provides a workstation that may be used while performing various tasks, such as working at a computer. The workstation includes a table (2), a waist rest (3), a foot rest (4); a left arm rest and a right arm rest (7). The workstation allows the user to redistribute his body weight from the legs and feet the waist rest, foot rest; and arm rests while in a standing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: Roy Bahnof
  • Patent number: 8434824
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a universal foot assembly having a foot pedal that may be attached to a desk or workstation that can be adjustably configured to allow for the foot pedal to vibrate, rotate, or move in a number of directions. The foot assembly comes as part of a kit and is configurable for retrofit attachment to existing desks and workstations. The foot assembly helps students having ADD or ADHD expend nervous energy. It also provides a valuable exercise mechanism for those trying to improve their physical health.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Classroom Seating Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Kathy Spinabella, Ronald Spinabella, Sr., Roberta Singer
  • Publication number: 20120138113
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a universal foot assembly having a foot pedal that may be attached to a desk or workstation that can be adjustably configured to allow for the foot pedal to vibrate, rotate, or move in a number of directions. The foot assembly comes as part of a kit and is configurable for retrofit attachment to existing desks and workstations. The foot assembly helps students having ADD or ADHD expend nervous energy. It also provides a valuable exercise mechanism for those trying to improve their physical health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Classroom Seating Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: KATHY SPINABELLA, Ronald Spinabella, SR., Roberta Singer
  • Publication number: 20120125237
    Abstract: A table with a height-adjustable component comprising a vertical support, a height adjustable mechanism, and a height adjustable part, wherein the adjustment mechanism comprises at least two grooves around the perimeter of the vertical support; an elastomeric ring which fits snugly within the grooves, and can be stretched to move from one groove to another; and a slide which fits over the vertical support and has a stop which rests on the top of the ring and also prevents lateral movement of the ring out of the desired groove. The height-adjustable part is affixed to or formed as part of the slide, and may comprise a footrest or a tabletop. A method of manufacturing and using the same is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventor: Johan Heyvaerts
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20110127390
    Abstract: An upper body appendage support apparatus having an articulating parallelogram support structure connected to an articulating upper body appendage support structure, the latter accommodating a user's forearm, wrist, and/or heel-of-hand. The apparatus analogously jointed to the human arm and moving synchronously therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Garrett W. Brown
  • Patent number: 7908978
    Abstract: A user-assembled desk system includes specialized features for computer gaming. The top of the desk has an expanded side area for the placement of gaming aids such as joysticks, steering wheels and the like. The desk top cantilevers out from the center structure providing clearance for a large chair or recliner. A pair of angled, adjustable footrests are provided to facilitate foot controllers, pedals, and the like allowing the user to feel as if they are in a cockpit or a racecar. A rear panel has a power strip to electrically connect the various components. Finally, the desk sides can be decorated with various insignias, logos and characters to stylize the desk for use on a particular game or by a particular user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Howard D. Pelton, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110017105
    Abstract: A laptop desk for comfortable laptop computing from a reclined user position and adapted to use with a conventional arm chair is disclosed. The laptop desk comprises a flat surface board having an upper raised border and a lower raised border defined by at least one pegboard area having a plurality of holes, a plurality of mouse pad areas, a plurality of accessory strap slots, and a plurality of hooks. The laptop desk further comprises an adjustable tension restraint strap, at least one leg assembly for pivotally resting the laptop desk on arm rests of the chair; and at least one peg hook. The peg hook is inserted to a pair of holes on the pegboard area to support desktop accessories and a laptop computer. A plurality of eyelet apertures and glide type strap adjusters in the adjustable tension restraint strap provide a means for strap length adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Jesus Valdivia
  • Patent number: 7610863
    Abstract: A mobile massage table includes four platforms, each having opposed short and long sides. Three hinges are coupled to the platforms such that the platforms are movable between a stacked configuration and a planar/use configuration. Two hinges couple respective long sides of two panels together and one hinge couples respective short sides of two other panels together for movement of the respective panels to the stacked configuration. A leg is pivotally coupled to respective platforms and selectively movable between perpendicular configurations at the use configuration and parallel configurations at the stacked configuration. One or more center legs may also be coupled to the platforms to support the panels at the use configuration, the center legs being selectively movable between perpendicular and parallel configurations. The mobile massage table includes a cart having opposed rails configured to receive the platforms thereon in the stacked configuration, the cart including opposed wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Inventor: La Juana Smith-Huebner
  • Publication number: 20090044731
    Abstract: An appendage elevation support structure is disclosed. The appendage elevation support structure includes a platform defining a central axis. A plurality of legs is secured to the platform in a substantially radial configuration about the central axis to support the platform above a surface. A frame having a plurality of support members is carried by the platform. A plurality of slings is carried and supported by the frame. The slings are adapted to cooperate to cradle and support a human appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Richard A. Crook, Jennifer L. Crook
  • Patent number: 7467433
    Abstract: An infant changing table has a top surface which is concaved in shape. An opening is formed in a lower area of the top surface. A support structure is coupled to a back area of the top surface to elevate the top surface. A diaper dispensing container is coupled to the opening for holding a plurality of diapers. Fasteners are coupled to the top surface around the opening to hold down a top diaper being dispensed from the diaper dispensing container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Ubi, LLC
    Inventor: Sue Wong
  • Patent number: 7329003
    Abstract: The apparatus provides an improved modified slit lamp assembly light source base and vertical support frame assemblies comprising chin and headrest vertical support legs wherein at least a lower portion of the chin rest vertical supports have been modified in at least a substantially widened fashion. The lower portion of the supports is further modified to jut back or bend away from a seated patient and toward the encroaching base of the slit lamp assembly to provide upper body accommodation while at the same time preventing a patient's upper body to encroach the base of the slit lamp. The assembly's chin/head support frame is mounted on a pivotal tabletop having a pivotal connection means, wherein the pivotal tabletop comprises a plurality of cut-out shapes each working in cooperative conjunction with the modified assemblies to accommodate obese, large-breasted patients and patients with degenerative back disorders, as well as obese doctors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Occhi Sani, LLC
    Inventor: Angela E. Nicolini
  • Publication number: 20010029873
    Abstract: A handicapped accessible work table having a horizontal transparent table top, with removable plant trays, cushioned arm rest edges, and vertical legs with caster wheels. The tabletop is supported by parallel identical one piece aluminum frames. Each frame is formed from bending an aluminum bar at several points. Each side frame has vertical legs that have upper portions that bend to form supports for the table top and an upwardly bent mid-section that passes through a slot in the table top. A cross-brace bar connects the top of the opposite upwardly bent mid-sections of each frame to give the table structural support above the tabletop. Thus, wheelchairs have no obstacles when positioned about and under the edges of the table. An ultraviolet light source can be connected to the cross-brace bar so that plantings in the trays can have an adequate light source for growth when the table is used for gardening. The tabletop can include a solid working surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2000
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventors: Robert L. Hoekstra, Michael Mullens, Steven F. Truntich, Jonas R. Hedman, Reinaldo Moraga, Sangram Vasant Shelke