Knockdown Or Collapsible (i.e., Reduced In Volume) Patents (Class 248/346.3)
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Publication number: 20080142662Abstract: Portable and collapsible laptop computer stands are described in this application. The computer stand may include at least two body members connected by at least one connecting member. The connecting member may be collapsible to allow the computer stand to adjust between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration. The computer stand may also include slip-resistant portions on the top and bottom surfaces of the body members to maintain a stable platform for supporting at least a portion of a back edge of a laptop computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventor: Chily C. Leung
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Patent number: 7293666Abstract: An equipment enclosure for housing electronic components includes a front assembly having a front frame, the front assembly defining a front of the enclosure, and a rear assembly having a rear frame. The enclosure further includes at least two side brace members, each side brace member having a first end and a second, opposite end. A first connector is configured to releasably connect the first end of one of the side brace members to the front frame. A second connector is configured to releasably connect the second end of the one of the side brace members to the rear frame. Other embodiments and methods are further disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2004Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: American Power Conversion CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Lee Mattlin, Joseph H. Bergesch, Kevin Neil Thomas, Paul Thomas Smith, James S. Spitaels, Daniel Bryan
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Patent number: 7249746Abstract: A multi-piece display device for the point-of-sale display of produce and other damageable items, manufactured out of a closed cell foam material and of solid construction, with each piece being a monolithic, flexible support block, whereby each of said support blocks has a top surface and is of a different size than each other support block, and with each said support block other than the smallest support block suitably adapted to support upon its top surface a smaller said support block, thereby allowing the device to be arranged into any number of configurations for the display of produce or other items. The foam construction of the device protects the items from damage while being light weight and easy to clean.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2005Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: JSI Store Fixtures, Inc.Inventor: Terry Awalt
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Patent number: 7028964Abstract: A base pad for supporting and cushioning a product such as a major home appliance. The base pad is made from a tube formed into a desired cross-sectional shape (profile) and folded into a square or rectangular frame-like configuration. V-shaped sections are cut out of the tube to facilitate the folding. The tube may have pockets located at the corners to hold vertical support posts.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventor: James Baechle
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Patent number: 6820854Abstract: The invention relates to a device for depositing longish stick-type articles of daily use such as especially, walking aids, crutches, umbrellas, walking sticks used for hiking and similar in an upright or essentially vertical position. Said device has a base plate (7), at least one detachably connectable tubular element (3, 5) and a fixing mechanism (11) for detachably fixing said tubular element (3, 5) to the base plate (7). There are preferably at least two tubular elements (3, 5) arranged side by side as an identical pair, so that each can hold at least one stick-type object such as e.g., one crutch of a pair, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen-und ApparatefabrikInventor: Hans Oetiker
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Patent number: 6796469Abstract: Disclosed is a carrier device for the simple and secure transportation of objects, in particular flower containers, in a vehicle. As disclosed, the carrier device comprises a plurality of panels which when folded in a specific manner, form a device for securing an object. In addition, the device comprises notches for securing itself using a conventional seatbelt of a vehicle. Consequently, the device prevents the object from moving by holding the top of the object and surrounding the sides of the object. The device itself is then held stationary by placing a conventional seatbelt around the device, positioning the seatbelt in notches located in pre-determined location on the device. The design of the carrier device allows for the object to be some distance from the back of the seat and, as a result, prevent damage to the object.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2001Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Inventor: Lisa Lofaro
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Patent number: 6752364Abstract: The invention herein pertains in certain embodiments to furniture construction utilizing frames which are attached to upper sections of chairs, loveseats, sofas and the like. The frames are collapsible for shipping and storage and can be quickly expanded through the use of hinged joints. The preferred form of the invention utilizes dual pivoting hinges whereas an alternative embodiment utilizes multiple single pivoting hinges and ring members for constructing furniture frames. In another embodiment, case goods may employ a collapsible frame as described herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2002Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: S.V. International CorporationInventor: Kok Jit Lim
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Patent number: 6746735Abstract: The present invention relates to a placemat device, which is intended for use by children, whereby the placement device has a sheet member and a scoop, with the scoop designed to receive and hold the sheet member when put in a storage position. Additionally, the placemat can include indicia, which is intended for children.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Kiddopotamus and CompanyInventor: Kristen Peterson Snedeker
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Patent number: 6688573Abstract: A pedestal base which is a hollow tube having a first periphery and a second periphery. At least one of the first and second peripheries includes at least two pairs of open channels. Each pair of open channels is sized and spaced around the periphery so that a support member of constant cross-section can be slidably fitted into the pair of channels. The pairs of channels are spaced around the periphery so that, when a straight support member is fitted into each pair of channels, all the support members are parallel to each other and form a platform for supporting objects. The pedestals are particularly useful in the catering industry for supporting food and beverage containers, tableware, flower vases and sculptures.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2002Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Inventors: Petra Reed, James P. Reed
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Publication number: 20030230693Abstract: The invention provides a detachable base support including a support, a base plate, and a latch. The support includes a protrusion which has a latch hole. The base plate has a receiving space for accommodating the protrusion. The latch is movably connected to the base plate. When the protrusion is inserted into the receiving space, the latch moves to a first position allowing a portion of the latch to pass through the latch hole for fixing the support onto the base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Ching-Hui Yen, Ting-Hui Chih, Chi-Cheng Ho, Han-Kuang Ho
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Patent number: 6604639Abstract: A roller board display device includes a base having two lugs on a side thereof and two stubs extend from bottom of said base so that the display devices can be connected in series by inserting the stubs in the holes of lugs. A rest board is connected to said top surface of said base and a recess is defined in said rest board. One of the roller frame is engaged with the notch in the rest board and an end of the roller board is engaged with two recesses defined in a top surface of the base. A side of the roller board may also be engaged with the two recesses and the other side of the roller board is rested on the rest board.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Inventor: Chin-Tsug Chen
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Patent number: 6585225Abstract: This invention comprises a support base designed to elevate an appliance such as a washer, dryer, or refrigerator in order to provide more convenient access. The invention also optionally provides castors on the bottom of the support base so that the appliance may be easily moved, if the user desires such mobility.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2000Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Inventor: Russell D. Lake
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Patent number: 6520471Abstract: A pedestal support for an elevated paver deck assembly including a cylindrical tower, a cap slidably mountable on the upper end of the tower for supporting a plurality of pavers, and a base slidably mountable on the lower end of the tower. Interlocking spacers for adjusting the height of the pedestal support and the relative heights of the pavers are also provided. A method for constructing an elevated paver deck assembly including the pedestal supports is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Appian Construction, Inc.Inventors: Nigel A. S. Jones, Darryl Carver
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Publication number: 20030025060Abstract: A pedestal base which is a hollow tube having a first periphery and a second periphery. At least one of the first and second peripheries includes at least two pairs of open channels. Each pair of open channels is sized and spaced around the periphery so that a support member of constant cross-section can be slidably fitted into the pair of channels. The pairs of channels are spaced around the periphery so that, when a straight support member is fitted into each pair of channels, all the support members are parallel to each other and form a platform for supporting objects. The pedestals are particularly useful in the catering industry for supporting food and beverage containers, tableware, flower vases and sculptures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventors: Petra Reed, James P. Reed
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Patent number: 6497560Abstract: A high-volume low pressure hand operated air pump comprised of a tube body with a plunger shaft inserted into one end thereof and a check valve at the other end thereof with a floating seal secured to the internal end of the plunger shaft comprised of a captured double sided annular disk having a closed cell foam plastic seal on one side thereof and a plastic stiffener of the same plastic material integrated thereto for supporting the foam sealing side thereofType: GrantFiled: February 5, 2001Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Inventor: Robert T. Carlson
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Patent number: 6419198Abstract: A CPU supporting assembly comprising a pair of interrelated supporting structures having upwardly facing supporting surfaces configured and positioned to support a CPU in downwardly engaged relation thereon. Two spaced pairs of generally oppositely facing confining surfaces facing toward one another are configured and positioned to confine a CPU therebetween. The supporting structures are constructed and arranged to move through a range of adjustable movements wherein a horizontal distance between the pairs of confining surfaces is adjustable to allow CPU's of various sizes to be supported by the assembly. The supporting structures further include a plurality of downwardly facing surfaces configured to position the supporting structures on a horizontally extending surface such as a floor.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Zag Industries Ltd.Inventor: Yehuda Einav
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Patent number: 6315263Abstract: A collapsible mount for mounting an electronic device to a circuit board includes a base adapted to be fixed to the circuit board and two support arms each having a lower end pivotably connected to the base and spaced from each other so as to be rotatable with respect to the base between a stowed position and an expanded position wherein the two support arms are substantially opposite to each other to define a space therebetween adapted to accommodate the electronic device therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1999Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Pei-Rong Wang
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Patent number: 6295669Abstract: The present invention is a folding and telescopic structure that consists of two parallelograms (1) (2), which can be flattened in opposite directions, located on the same plane and joined articulately by two springs (17) from its front (3) and back (4) jambs. These jambs (3) (4), which are “U” shaped and hollow, allow the end (5) and intermediate (6) crossbars to lodge inside to totally occupy the space available inside the hollow jambs. The end crossbar (5) has a groove (8) in which to slide a first shaft (9) of the back jamb (4) at the same time that a it can turn counter-clockwise upon a second shaft (10) of the front jamb (3) . The intermediate crossbar (6) 15 moves in a similar way, but the hinge (13) that receives the second shaft (12) is not fixed on the intermediate crossbar (6), but can be slid across it. FIG. 1.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2000Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Inventor: Jose Lopez Saus