Rotatable Patents (Class 108/94)
  • Patent number: 11964406
    Abstract: A lockable rotary cutting mat includes a base plate and a rotary plate. The central bottom portion of the rotary plate is assembled on the center of the base plate through a rotary connector. The rotary plate includes a cutting surface and a periphery. The periphery is formed with concave edge portions, and a locking component is provided at the corresponding position between the base plate and the rotary plate periphery. The locking component includes a moving base, a controller and a locking edge portion. The controller can be pushed along a movement guiding axis on the moving base. The locking edge portion is connected to, and can be driven by the controller to have locked and released positions. When the locking edge portion is at the locked position, it is aligned to, and is engaged with the corresponding concave edge portion, so that the rotary plate is fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Inventor: Chi-Jen Chen
  • Patent number: 11122916
    Abstract: An assembly for storage, display, and serving includes accessories attached to a rotating column. The column is supported by a base, which has a turntable bearing. The stationary ring of the bearing rests on a surface, while the rotating ring is attached to the base and allows the assembly to rotate. The accessories can attach directly to the column, or they can slide onto a bracket which attaches to the column. The accessories may comprise platforms for serving, mug holders, coffee cup holders, storage containers, or various other kitchen accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventor: Brown Gregory
  • Patent number: 11051616
    Abstract: Two tables in the form of concentric circular rings provide seating positions for people on the interior of the inner ring table and the exterior of the outer ring table. People on the interior face outwards, and people on the exterior face inwards. At least one table rotates relative to the other, such that each person positioned on the interior of the inner ring table will interface with each person positioned on the exterior of the outer ring table during one full revolution of the at least one rotating table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventor: Savvas Spyridopoulos
  • Patent number: 10750883
    Abstract: A Self-Standing Merchandise Frame is provided for displaying merchandise items on a store and allowing the attachment of multiple racks of numerous sizes, for instance, 24 inches, 48 inches and 96 inches. The embodiment is configured of a sign plate, a first and a second vertical tubes, an upper and a lower support and a base plate which structurally support the self-standing of the frame. Depend on the particular application, Self-Standing Merchandise Frame could be assembled as a single stand or a double stand, without any limitation and restriction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: FRAMEWORKS, LLC
    Inventor: Kyle Reifert
  • Patent number: 10743665
    Abstract: A releaseably mountable revolving shelf that uses suction pad mounting and incorporates a mechanism for the manual release of the suction pads is presented. The releaseably mountable revolving shelf also features an LED lighting element that improves visibility in the area where the shelf is mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: HIP INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Heroux, Sonia Makurdsik
  • Patent number: 10694844
    Abstract: A wine carousel including top and bottom mounting brackets, each having a coupling with a flange, the flange having mounting holes for mounting the brackets and the coupling having a bushing retained therein; a plurality of central tube portions connected together to form a central tube extending from the coupling in the top mounting bracket to the coupling in the bottom mounting bracket, the central tube being rigidly attached to the top and bottom mounting brackets and non-rotatable with respect to the top and bottom mounting brackets; a plurality of circular carousel members having nests projecting from a central axis to position and hold wine bottles shoulder to shoulder, and having a carousel tube for receiving the central tube; and a plurality of glide blocks secured to the central tube portions and have bushings disposed therein, and wherein the circular carousel members sit on the glide blocks and are independently rotatable around the central tube portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventor: Ole Falk Smed
  • Patent number: 9808082
    Abstract: A desk (10, 10a, 10b) having a top section (14) including a central hole (12) wherein a user of the desk may sit and a gap (26) where they may enter. The top section has multiple sub-sections (20a-c) that assemble so the top section is substantially round and forms a top side whereupon objects may be placed on the desk. A central section (16) includes multiple uprights (30, 54) each having one or more wheels (46, 58) upon which the top section rotatably rests when the desk is assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Inventor: Theodor Holm Nelson
  • Patent number: 9681766
    Abstract: A tiered tray is provided that includes a first tier with a first support member coupled thereto; a second tier with a second support member coupled thereto; and a table insert having a cavity therein that accepts at least one of the first and the second support members. The first support member maintains a level of the first tier above a level of a table and the second support maintains a level of the second tier above the level of the first tier, and the first tier is removably attachable to the table insert and the second tier is removably attachable to the first tier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Inventors: Ahmass Fakahany, Michael White
  • Patent number: 9637063
    Abstract: Use of a laptop, tablet or other electronic device within a vehicle or other mode of transportation is often made difficult due to vibration, bumps and sudden turns. A vibration cancelling platform provides stabilization for an electronic device while being used in a moving vehicle. A platform may comprise a top housing and a bottom housing which may slide laterally relative to each other in order to stabilize a user's electronic device resting upon the top housing. Low friction sliding components such as linear slides or rollers help to reduce or prevent the environmental movement experienced by the bottom housing from being transmitted to the upper housing. Spring elements secured between the top and bottom housings further assist in reducing vibration and act to stabilize the top housing in a centralized position. The platform may comprise two or more sections that slide open and expand the platform size to accommodate laptops of different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Shawver
  • Patent number: 9629463
    Abstract: A desktop work stand having a rectangular base, a lower rectangular shelf and an upper rectangular shelf both supported from the base by vertical cylindrical columns, with the rectangular base being adapted to sit on an existing desk, table, or counter top to enable the user to place existing computer accessories on the shelves and base and to operate such computer accessories while the user is standing upright.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: William Edge Brock
  • Patent number: 9456685
    Abstract: A table (1) capable of accommodating place settings for a plurality of people is provided. The table (1) comprising a first table top (2) and a second table top (3), both of which are capable of accommodating place settings for one or more people. The place settings on the first table top (2) being alignable with the second table top (3) place settings so that at least two people at the table (1) are face to face. The first and second table tops are moveable relative to one another so that the alignment of the first table top place settings and the second table top place settings can be varied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Wade-Smith
  • Patent number: 9396605
    Abstract: The vending machine includes a housing with an openable wall. In the housing, devices for the preparation of at least one beverage are arranged. At least some of the devices are supported by a supporting structure, which is pivotally arranged in the housing. Access to the devices through the openable wall is facilitated by pivoting the supporting structure around a pivoting axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventor: Marco Righetti
  • Patent number: 9345344
    Abstract: A display stand holder, particularly for nail polishes, includes a central storage housing for containing an article therein and a first peripheral storage compartment surrounding the central storage housing having an outer translucent wall to permit visual inspection of an article stored therein and the display stand holder is rotatable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventors: Samira Arabi-Beam, Brad Beam
  • Patent number: 9254939
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for rotating articles stored on a pallet without rotating the entire pallet. The turntable of the present invention is located on the pallet or integrated into the top surface of the pallet. By rotating the pallet within the rack, the articles thereon may be loaded and unloaded from a position directly in front of the picker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Unex Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: David Scelfo
  • Patent number: 9248536
    Abstract: An apparatus for rotating a load about a predetermined rotation axis of the apparatus. The apparatus includes a rotatable shaft having a central longitudinal axis; a turntable fixedly mounted on the rotatable shaft; an annular centering surface; and a stud member positioned opposite the annular centering surface. Either the annular centering surface or the stud member is affixed to the turntable. The annular centering surface and the stud member are adapted to co-act to maintain the central longitudinal axis of the rotatable shaft in alignment with the predetermined rotation axis of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Wong Tzu Ling, Teh Hong Ping, Prabakaran Sundram
  • Patent number: 9173483
    Abstract: An article of furniture includes a base, an intermediate member positioned above the base, a top member positioned above the intermediate member, and an adjustability mechanism that is attached to the base, the intermediate member, and the top member such that the intermediate member and the top member are each moveable relative to the base and such that the intermediate member is moveable relative to the top member and the top member is moveable relative to the intermediate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Office for Metropolitan Architecture (O.M.A.) Stadebouq B.V.
    Inventors: Rem Koolhaas, Andrew Blair Hector
  • Patent number: 9138099
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a fire pit table apparatus includes a base having a ground contacting portion. The apparatus also includes a table assembly coupled to the base. The table assembly includes a table top for placement of one or more objects. The table top has an opening formed therein. The apparatus also includes a fire bowl assembly that is disposed within the opening of the table top such that the table top surrounds at least a portion of the fire bowl assembly and provides access to the fire bowl assembly. The fire bowl assembly includes a fire bowl and a hot top member that is disposed around the fire bowl. The hot top member includes a planar surface on which one or more objects can be placed, wherein the fire bowl and the hot top member are rotatably coupled to the table assembly to permit rotation of the fire bowl assembly relative to the table assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: DHUPER, SUNIL KUMAR
    Inventors: Sunil Kumar Dhuper, Greg Marler
  • Patent number: 9113702
    Abstract: An article of furniture includes a base support, an intermediate support moveably attached to the base support via a first moveable attachment mechanism, and a top support moveably attached to the intermediate support via a second moveable attachment mechanism. The first moveable attachment mechanism includes a first rotatable member that rotates about a first axis of rotation such that the intermediate support is rotatable relative to the base support and is rotatable relative to the top support. The second moveable attachment mechanism includes a second rotatable member that is rotatable about a second axis of rotation such that the top support is rotatable relative to the intermediate support and is also rotatable relative to the base support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Office for Metropolitan Architecture (O.M.A.) Stedebouw B.V.
    Inventors: Rem Koolhaas, Andrew Blair Hector
  • Patent number: 9114287
    Abstract: The present utility patent consists of a hydraulic system which is intended for inflating deflated balls which are hanged, it has a hydraulic system to inflate balls and likewise deflating it, intended for commercial use in order customers purchase deflated balls and they may inflate and deflate them in the same exhibitor module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: CIGARSOLO, S.A. DE C.V.
    Inventor: Luis Medina Anguiano
  • Patent number: 9080284
    Abstract: An ironing board assembly includes an ironing board with a main board having a substantially flat ironing surface that extends longitudinally between a first end and a second end. The ironing board assembly also includes at least one wing being integrally and movably connected to the main board and having a wing surface for extending the ironing surface of the main board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Mahesh Gurumalliah Areyur, Quee Kiang Lee, Seetharam Chigurupati, Kok Wah Ma, Wee Ann Chong, Valiyambath Krishnan Mohankuma
  • Patent number: 9044086
    Abstract: A storage rack unit includes a pair of spaced planar end plates, an intermediate stabilizer panel and a plurality of dowels which extend between the two end plates. Each of the end plates has spaced dowel end receiving holes, each of whose longitudinal axes are angled with respect to a line perpendicular to the plane of each end plate. The angles of the holes in the first end plate are different from the angles of the holes in the second end plate. The provision of these angled holes in the two end plates allows the construction of each storage rack unit without the use of ancillary fasteners. Several such storage rack units can be joined together to form a composite storage rack system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas J. Johnston
  • Patent number: 8708168
    Abstract: A tool stand includes a base, a post rotationally supported on the base, at least two trays rotationally supported on the post above the base, small wheels connected to the base, and large wheels connected to the lowermost one of trays so that the large wheels do not interfere with the rotation of the base relative to the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Pard Hardware Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Da-Sen Lin
  • Patent number: 8544390
    Abstract: A lazy susan type device for holding food items has a top and a base that are snap fit to one another when the device is in use. The top and base can therefore be easily separated from one another to facilitate independent washing of those two parts. The snap fit device is a toroidal ring having multiple flexible “L”-shaped arms secured about the outer periphery of the ring. Each arm is momentarily displaced in a radially inwardly direction when the top and base are in the process of being interconnected to one another. The inherent bias of each arm causes each arm to abruptly return to a position of repose when the top and base are fully interconnected to one another. The displacement of each arm when returning to its position of repose is a radially outward displacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Scott M. Bahnsen
  • Patent number: 8516966
    Abstract: A modular table system in which two or more tables are capable of being used independently, and are also capable of being vertically nested and rotated in the nested condition to different configurations. The tables each include a table top having a base supported by a multi-point leg or equivalent, and an inner corner supported by a tubular leg located beneath and within the periphery of the table top. The table top on at least the lower table includes an opening aligned with and matching the lower table's tubular leg to admit the upper table's tubular leg into a nested and rotating fit with the lower tubular leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: Paul C. Evans
  • Patent number: 8505137
    Abstract: An equine CT table for positioning a horse during a CT (“computed tomography”) scan. The table is positioned above the patient couch and communicates with the conventional CT system for examination of a horse without requiring mechanical or electrical attachments between the CT system and table. The table includes a frame carrying a tracking system, a linear movement system and a carousel upon which the horse is positioned. Prior to examination, positioning of the horse on the table may be manually adjusted linearly and/or radially in any direction to properly align the horse. Infinitely positionable cantilever members are provided to support horse's appendages. The tracking system identifies movement of the CT couch and mimics the movement with the linear movement system to enter and retract the horse from the gantry at predetermined positioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Artec Imaging, LLC
    Inventor: Arthur J. Gaines, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130136829
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying a multi-tiered cake is presented. A multi-tiered cake display system includes a main support, first and second bushings, and first and second cake boards. A first layer of the multi-tiered cake is assembled around the first bushing and a second tier of the multi-tiered cake is assembled around the second bushing. When the multi-tiered cake display system is assembled, the bottom end of the main support is adjacent the first cake board. Additionally, when assembled, the first bushing is slidably inserted onto the main support with the bottom end of the first bushing adjacent the first cake board and the top end of the first bushing is adjacent the second cake board. Also the second cake board and the second bushing are at least partially slidably inserted onto the main support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventor: Natalie L. Kandel
  • Patent number: 8402901
    Abstract: A lazy susan type device with accessories for facilitating a taco dinner. The lazy susan includes a plurality of openings adapted to removably receive a tortilla server and a taco holder. A burrito folder is provided as a separate accessory item but it is not received within said openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Scott M. Bahnsen
  • Patent number: 8276524
    Abstract: A multiple tier center support stand that includes a plurality of plates each being configured to be associated with a mechanical fastener and a plurality of posts each being configured to be associated with a mechanical fastener. The mechanical fastener is arranged on at least one of the plurality of plates and the plurality of posts in order to vertically arrange the plurality of plates and the plurality of posts. At least one of the plurality of plates is configured to be disassembled in at least two pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Wilton Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Goode, Hugh Melling, Jeffrey Bull
  • Patent number: 7770336
    Abstract: A multi-tiered rotary workstation comprises at least two rotary work spaces supported at different levels, with associated workstation floors, substantial increasing the amount of work space available within a fixed floor space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Martinrea International Inc.
    Inventor: Federico Guillermo Jaekel
  • Patent number: 7644903
    Abstract: A rotating pedestal with an integrated locking mechanism configured to lock the pedestal in a desired angular position. The pedestal incorporates a soft heat-resistant top rotatably connected to a fixed base. The integrated locking mechanism is a sliding latch mounted in the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Metra Electronics
    Inventors: Alexander Amato, Anthony Amato
  • Patent number: 7568774
    Abstract: A keyboard drawer with self-retracting mouse platform beneath the desktop of a desk is slidably engaged between first and second parallel vertical members extending downward from the desktop. The mouse platform is pivotally connected atop a sidewall of the keyboard drawer such that one of the vertical members provides a pivot point for pivoting the mouse platform from an extended position, in front of the vertical member, to a retracted position, over the keyboard drawer. The mouse platform is pivoted when it contacts the pivot point during movement of the keyboard drawer from an open position in front of the desktop to a closed position beneath the desktop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: J Squared, Inc.
    Inventor: James N. Jannetides
  • Publication number: 20090031926
    Abstract: A first rotating plate 10 is supported on a planar base plate 4 in such a manner as to be rotatable about a spindle 8. The first rotating plate 10 has a spar gear 30 disposed along its outer periphery to which driving force for rotating the first rotating plate 10 about the spindle 8. The first rotating plate 10 has first attachment parts 40a and 40b on its top surface for attachment to a television receiver. A second rotating plate 42 is detachably attached to the first rotating plate 10. The attachment of the second rotating plate 42 is such as to permit the second rotating plate 42 to slip about the spindle 8 relative to the first rotating plate 10 when force greater than a predetermined magnitude is exerted to the second rotating plate. The second rotating plate 42 has a second attachment part 54 on its top surface for attachment to a television receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Mamoru Goda
  • Patent number: 7469644
    Abstract: A desk assembly includes a pivot unit, a main desk defining an accommodating space, and an auxiliary desk pivoted to the main desk through the pivot unit and rotatable relative to the main desk between a first position, in which the auxiliary desk is received in the accommodating space, and a second position, in which the auxiliary desk is disposed outwardly of the accommodating space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Inventor: Chun-Hsien Tseng
  • Patent number: 7409914
    Abstract: A measuring system for calibrating a machine in which a base (10) is attachable to a surface of the machine and a housing (20) is mountable on the base, wherein at least one surface of the base and at least one surface of the housing are each provided with a complementary part of a mounting device, such that when the two parts of the mounting device are connected together, the housing may be aligned in any of a plurality of predetermined directions. The base includes a lifting mechanism (64) which when lowered allows the complementary parts of the mounting device (93, 95) of the housing (20) and the base (10) to be in contact and when raised causes them to at least partly break contact with one another. The level of the base (10) may be adjusted using a system of members and tapered rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Renishaw PLC
    Inventors: Stephen M. Angood, David R. McMurtry
  • Publication number: 20070283860
    Abstract: A table structure comprises: a table body having a rotatable platform on a table plate thereof, the platform being divided into a plurality of divisions; a transmission mounted inside the table body for rotating the platform; at least a control box located on the table plate for connection with a control circuit of the transmission; and at least a monitor mounted on the platform for being controlled by a control means, whereby the control means enables the monitor to inform guests of a dish count by showing a numeral before placing the dish on the platform and the control box also controls the rotation manner of the platform for facilitating the eating of dish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventor: De-Hong Sun
  • Patent number: 7147445
    Abstract: A gerotor mechanism is used to guide the rotation of a turntable having a Reuleaux triangle shape. In one version, the mechanism includes a gerotor having three lobes, and the gerotor guide has a guide profile including four recesses for receiving the lobes of the gerotor. Rotation is governed by a 4:3 hypocycloid function. The profiles of the gerotor and the gerotor guide are expanded uniformly from an original hypocycloid pattern so that rotation of the turntable results in execution of the hypocycloid function while retaining the gerotor in controlled contact with the profile of the gerotor guide. A reciprocal of the hypocycloid function yields a “cloverleaf” gerotor. Substantially planar bearing surfaces may be used at the interface of (a) the turntable and the gerotor guide, (b) the gerotor and the gerotor guide, or (c) the gerotor and the underlying support surface. The gerotor guide and turntable may be part of a cabinet or built into a kitchen countertop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Inventor: William L. Krayer
  • Patent number: 7137797
    Abstract: A gerotor mechanism is used to guide the rotation of a turntable having a Reuleaux triangle shape. The mechanism includes a gerotor having three lobes; the gerotor guide has a guide profile including four recesses for receiving the lobes of the gerotor. Rotation is governed by a 4:3 hypocycloid function. The profiles of the gerotor and the gerotor guide are expanded uniformly from an original hypocycloid pattern so that rotation of the turntable results in execution of the hypocycloid function while retaining the gerotor in controlled contact with the profile of the gerotor guide. Substantially planar bearing surfaces may be used at the interface of (a) the turntable and the gerotor guide, (b) the gerotor and the gerotor guide, or (c) the gerotor and the underlying support surface. The gerotor guide may be part of a cabinet or built into a kitchen countertop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Inventor: William L. Krayer
  • Patent number: 6997114
    Abstract: A movable “L” type desk comprising a main desk with a main desk board on top; an extension desk with an extension desk board on top; the extension desk connects to one of the main leg of the main desk with a connection mechanism rotatably, a rolling wheel is on the bottom of the extension leg; a connection mechanism consists of a main leg of a main desk with a top and bottom leg, a round shaft is on top of the bottom leg, a hollow connecting tube is installed vertically near the open end of an extension beam, at least one rub-resistant ring is inside the connecting tube, the round shaft passes through the rub-resistant ring, the top of the round shaft passes through the rub-resistant ring and connects to a top ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Chien-Kuo Chang
  • Patent number: 6997512
    Abstract: A 360 degree swivel cushion for bathroom encompassing a rotating device having a base plate, a ball bearing plate and a rotating plate disposedly configured between a lower fixed pad and an upper rotating pad. A plurality of stainless steel ball bearings atop the ball bearing plate are used to rotate within a large circular track and a small circular track of the rotating plate. Upon a mobility handicapped person sitting atop the cushion, the body can be rotated by merely swaying the body left and right, which thereby conveniences a family member or a house keeper to assist bathing and cleaning the body of the mobility handicapped person. Waterproof antiskid pads covering the rotating pad and the fixed pad not only provide for comfortable sitting and prevent slipping; moreover, both upper and lower surfaces are available for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Ming-Ming Yu
  • Patent number: 6994033
    Abstract: A shelf for a refrigerator includes a shelf body for compartmentalizing a receiving space in a refrigerator, a space portion cut out at a certain portion of the shelf body, and an open/close plate rotatably mounted in the space portion. The open/close plate is configured to swing out of the way to open the space portion of the shelf body when a tall storage item is stored in the refrigerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Gyeong-Hwan Kweon
  • Patent number: 6883673
    Abstract: The table serving tray may be a pair of tray elements that are interlocked together at an adjoining wall portion of a wall that is attached to a base. The adjoining wall portion of each tray may have an approximately semicircular cross section lip interlocking element on a portion of an upper edge of the adjoining wall portion. Each adjoining wall portion may have a centrally disposed channel that form a hole when the pair of tray elements are interlocked to place the tray on a table and around an upstanding projection thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventor: Mervin D. Gourley
  • Patent number: 6877442
    Abstract: Free-standing table device wherein the table top (1) arranged in the horizontal plane, is double-hingedly connected to a frame (4) which is arranged to stand, possibly on wheels (5), on an underlying base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: Âdne Helle
  • Patent number: 6868794
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a material turn table for supporting objects to be worked on. The material turn table includes a placement plate upon which objects are placeable; a supporting plate; and a support assembly that connects the placement plate to the supporting plate in such a manner that the placement plate is rotateably supported above the supporting plate. The support assembly includes an annular first pipe connected to the placement plate and an annular second pipe connected to the supporting plate. A portion of a length of the first pipe is disposed telescopically relative to the second pipe. An annular bearing assembly connects the small pipe to the large pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
    Inventors: William C. Bullock, Yves Triolet
  • Patent number: 6662734
    Abstract: A connection device for tables includes a shaft on which a first part and a second part are respectively mounted thereon. The two parts are pivotally connected with each other and have their own connection shafts. Each of the connection shafts is connected to a table top so that the two table tops are pivotable about the shaft as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Chien-Kuo Chang
  • Publication number: 20030164120
    Abstract: Free-standing table device wherein the table top (1) arranged in the horizontal plane, is double-hingedly connected to a frame (4) which is arranged to stand, possibly on wheels (5), on an underlying base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventor: Adne Helle
  • Patent number: 6550402
    Abstract: A nesting table system for providing a space efficient table that can be configured for the users specific needs including a vertical support assembly which is substantially cylindrical; a plurality of table assemblies, each having a form of a circular section and being pivotally coupled to the vertical support assembly; and a plurality pairs of legs, each being couplable to an associated one of the plurality table assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventors: Richard D. Stone, Dale B. Stone
  • Patent number: 6536732
    Abstract: A swivel mechanism for foldable furniture includes two disks and a rotatable assembly sandwiched in between. Each disk has a plurality of through holes each for receiving an elongated metal tube and jointly connecting the tube to the disk. The through hole has a side wall with a slanted concave surface. A bridge member having one side with a slanted concave surface is formed across the through hole. When the metal tube is held in a slanted open position, the slanted concave surfaces of the side wall and the bridge member are engaged with the tube to provide strong support and restrain movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: Tony Wei-Sin Chang
  • Patent number: 6463946
    Abstract: A rotating device has a turning wheel, a threaded sleeve, and a nut. The turning wheel has a hub having a center hole, a wheel rim, and a plurality of spokes connected to the hub and the wheel rim. The threaded sleeve has a flange and an outer thread. The threaded sleeve is inserted through the center hole of the hub and a through hole of a table plate. The nut engages with the outer thread of the threaded sleeve. An umbrella has a center post inserted through the threaded sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Global Plastic Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Che Wu
  • Patent number: 6374752
    Abstract: A computer workstation (10) is provided which allows vertical motion of a monitor and keyboard through a power lift (20). Further, the mounted monitor is mounted on a monitor support (22) which allows the monitor to be pivoted about a horizontal axis through an angle of about 30°. The keyboard is mounted on a keyboard support (32) which allows the keyboard to be moved vertically relative to the monitor and the workstation and locked in place by a locking mechanism such as a cam (34). The keyboard can also be pivotally adjusted about a horizontal axis for proper positioning. A mouse pad plate (44) is pivoted from the front of the keyboard support (32) to allow a negative angle for use of the mouse. A reference material plate (54) can be mounted on the workstation for reference materials. The workstation is preferably mounted on swivel casters (14) allowing the workstation to be readily moved from position to position. In another embodiment, the workstation(100) has a gas pressure lift assembly(102).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Inventor: Glenn E. Walser
  • Patent number: 6349657
    Abstract: A kit for assembling an audiovisual component storage stand with one of a plurality of variously sized television turntables. The kit has a base, a plurality of support pillars, one of a plurality of variously sized television turntables and a rotating member. The rotating member is attached to the base. The television turntable has a top side and a bottom side. The base has a top side and a bottom side. Each of the plurality of support pillars has a top side and a bottom side. The top side of each of the plurality of support pillars is attached to the bottom side of one of the plurality of variously sized television turntables. The bottom side of each of the plurality of support pillars is attached to the top side of the base so that a space for receiving audiovisual components is defined between the plurality of support pillars. The rotating member is rotatably attached to the base to allow both the base and the television turntable to rotate together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. Wohlford