With Separable Table Patents (Class 312/277)
  • Patent number: 11778111
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a portable case, and a slide-out printer is connected to the portable case. The slide-out printer is connected so as to slide in and out of the portable case. The slide-out printer includes a scanner, and the scanner includes a platen. The apparatus also includes a slide-out shredder connected to the portable case. The slide-out shredder is similarly connected to slide in and out of the portable case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Donald A. Brown, Howard S. Ryan, Paul E. Carlson, Deborah A. Laun, Michael W. Konieczny, David T. Middleton, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11680714
    Abstract: An outdoor cooking appliance enclosure for storing and operating a cooking appliance is provided. The outdoor cooking appliance enclosure includes a base extending horizontally, and a box enclosure extending vertically upward from the base. The base includes multiple guide rods extending vertically upward from the base. The base enclosure is mounted movably on the guide rods. The box enclosure includes a roof mounted on top of, and covering, the box enclosure, a front door shaped to form a closed volume with the box enclosure and the base. The front door includes at least two panels, a first panel and a second panel, where the first panel is mounted pivotably along the front edge of the roof, and the second panel is extendable from the first panel in a direction parallel to the first panel. Multiple extendable legs are mounted pivotably on the second panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Inventor: Wilson Lopes De Araujo
  • Patent number: 11666140
    Abstract: The invented round top folding table provides comfortable seating by eliminating physical interference with supporting table legs and guest's knees. Additionally it has a unique latch in the unfolded configuration which is secured by the force of gravity acting on the table top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: Dale Franklin Gruver
  • Patent number: 9173485
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a self-expanding, collapsible mechanism (e.g., for expanding an outer substrate or substrates of a display unit) and a display unit comprising at least one self-expanding, collapsible mechanism are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a self-expanding mechanism is load-bearing. In one embodiment, a display unit may be configured to have at least one load-bearing surface (e.g., supported by one or more load-bearing inserts).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: KFR Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Robert Fischer, Fredrik Karlehag
  • Patent number: 8827386
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Lawrence Kennard
  • Patent number: 8347796
    Abstract: A furniture system, method of assembling furniture for a work space, and a fastening apparatus for interconnecting furniture components include one or more fastening devices. Each fastening device includes a body that has a channel sized and configured to receive a first rail. Each fastening device also includes at least one of a connector assembly and an opening formed in the body for attaching the fastening device to at least one other furniture component. The connector assembly and the opening in the body are sized and configured so that the other furniture components are positioned such that at least one of their height and length extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the length of the first rail, such as a direction that is mostly perpendicular to the length of the first rail. Other embodiments of the fastening device may include variations in configurations to the connector assembly or body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger, Wallace Bullwinkle
  • Patent number: 7938496
    Abstract: A foldable turntable surface capable of being compactly stored therewithin a cabinet comprising two (2) folding round shelves hingedly connected to a center section is herein disclosed. The hinges divide the turntable surface in such a manner that the shelves may be folded into the center to allow the turntable to be removed through a standard cabinet door opening. This allows the turntable surface to be used in existing kitchen cabinets not equipped with a turntable during original construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Victor H. Cattanach
  • Patent number: 7252404
    Abstract: This is a toolbox, which combines many features and which will allow the worker to simply carry one toolbox into an area and effectuate all repairs. It will provide a means to provide illumination for any areas, which are poorly or dimly lit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Inventor: Douglas J. Messamore
  • Patent number: 6520610
    Abstract: A device includes a main container unit and top container units that can be stored inside the main container unit. A lid doubles as a lid and as a table to support food thereon. Legs support the lid on the top container units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Michael A. Miller
  • Publication number: 20020043910
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a table top formed above a paper discharge area. The paper discharge area is formed on a top surface of a main body of the image forming apparatus. Support members are provided on the top surface of the main body of the image forming apparatus, and the table top is supported by the support members. This structure allows the area above the paper discharge area on the top surface of the image forming apparatus not to be wasted and to be efficiently utilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 1999
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: MASANORI HASHIMOTO, TAKAFUMI HOSHIMURA, MASAHIRO YONEKAWA, MASAHIRO KURITA, KAZUYUKI SAITOH
  • Patent number: 6042203
    Abstract: A console enclosure for supporting various computer or electronic components including an adjustable monitor supporting shelf within the enclosure, and adjustable keyboard table and a shielding canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Infra-Structures, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Bogucki
  • Patent number: 5967599
    Abstract: A cabinet with a movable table on top is designed for use with seating apparatus, such as a chair. The cabinet and table can particularly be used with computer systems although they can also be used for eating or reading. The table can slide between extended and retracted positions relative to the chair. It can also be pivoted between a working position and an out-of-the-way position. The table can also be employed with both sliding and pivotal movements. A computer processing unit can be located in the cabinet along with a counterweight to offset the weight of the table and any load thereon, particularly when in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventor: Ford B. Cauffiel
  • Patent number: 5839780
    Abstract: A cabinet with a movable table on top is designed for use with seating apparatus, such as a chair. The cabinet and table can particularly be used with computer systems although they can also be used for eating or reading. The table can slide between extended and retracted positions relative to the chair. It can also be pivoted between a working position and an out-of-the-way position. The table can also be employed with both sliding and pivotal movements. A computer processing unit can be located in the cabinet along with a counterweight to offset the weight of the table and any load thereon, particularly when in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Inventor: Ford B. Cauffiel
  • Patent number: 5743194
    Abstract: A removable working surface for a common desk drawer which is a rectangular block of width and length enough to fit atop most desk drawers and thick enough to be sturdy yet light. The bottom surface has two smaller blocks which are nearly as long and thick as the surface, but a fraction of the width. The blocks can be adjusted side to side to fit the inner side walls of a desk drawer, preventing shifting. To adjust the blocks, the screws attaching the blocks are loosened, the blocks moved to the desired position, and the screws re-tightened. Access to the drawer is still easy; simply lift the front of the surface, or remove it completely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Inventor: Wesley B. Ziegeler
  • Patent number: 5098174
    Abstract: An apparatus including a table mounting a container thereon. The table includes a matrix of hook members to mount spray bottles thereon containing various cleaning and maintenance fluids. The table further includes a central recess containing an "I" shaped handle telescopingly nested therewithin. The table tops include boss plug members for positioning and alignment of "V" shaped grooves directed through each corner of the container. The container includes a plurality of compartments, wherein the compartments include a chamois cloth and a brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Inventor: Christopher J. Worthley
  • Patent number: 4989927
    Abstract: A front cabinet door, attached to the first and second side panels for swinging movement therebetween, so that said front cabinet door can assume an open position with a substantially horizontal orientation parallel to the flippable board and a closed position vertically oriented perpendicular to the flippable board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Smith Cabinet Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: William S. Suvak
  • Patent number: 4925102
    Abstract: An air freshener holder is provided and consists of an elongated perforated housing for supporting consumable items therefrom and material located within the housing for giving off a fragrance to the surrounding atmosphere. The consumable items can be a toilet paper roll, a paper towel roll, a bar of soap and facial tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Inventors: Christine B. Jones, George Spector
  • Patent number: 4893885
    Abstract: A movable unit for a modular kitchen assembly is provided with wheels and is removable from a space provided below a countertop forming part of the modular kitchen assembly and includes a top which can be used, for example, as a chopping board or a meat-pounding board and is slidable on guides between a normal operative position and a position in which it projects from the unit and affords access to an upper compartment. The unit also has a front wall which is intended to match the modular kitchen assembly when the unit is fitted into the space below the countertop, a rear wall with a compartment provided with a shelf, and two side walls. One side wall has a compartment provided with a knife-rack, while an auxiliary shelf connected to the unit by a system of levers is movable between a lowered position within the unit and a raised position in which it projects from the unit through an opening provided in the other side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Assignee: Salvarani Industrie S.p.A.
    Inventor: Marco Borello
  • Patent number: 4859009
    Abstract: A rectangular table-chest having pvotally opened doors at one end. The doors carrying exposed reinforcing strips for locking together with corresponding strips of a separate table. The table-chest comprises individual collapsible rectangular tables stored therein each of which includes a table top having an interconnecting strip along one side for interlocking with a corresponding strip of an adjacent support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Inventor: William Tulenko
  • Patent number: 4659154
    Abstract: A combination universal hobby cabinet system, including a workbench, wherein the cooperative combination includes an organized storage cabinet having one member that is completely removable from the cabinet and then becomes a workbench which may be set on top of the closed cabinet or other flat surface to become a work station, and wherein the interior of the cabinet uniquely provides stowage space for materials and tools and for the workbench, all for use in the practice of particular hobbies, one embodiment of which system encompasses the hobby of fly-tying to create fishing lures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1987
    Inventor: Jimmy R. Jenkins
  • Patent number: 4645275
    Abstract: A portable carrying case for a printer of a computer system that doubles as an acoustical enclosure and may be converted into a printer stand. The case includes a base and removable cover which are both padded with urethane foam to protect the printer while being carried and to reduce noise during printing. The cover and base also include slots for accommodating bottom or back feed printers. A frame is contained within the base and is removable to elevate the case to convert it into a printer stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Inventor: Philip D. Pucci
  • Patent number: 4614384
    Abstract: An electronic cash register is provided with a box protruding from its back. The box has a frame portion for fixing the box to the electronic cash register. By fitting the frame portion on the electronic cash register, the box is fixed to the electronic cash register housing so as to project from its back. The electronic cash register is further provided with engaging portions on its back. Panels for advertisement are removably retained by means of the engaging portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1986
    Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akira Takano, Yutaka Mizuno, Hiroyuki Ishikawa, Yoshiaki Honjo
  • Patent number: 4460221
    Abstract: The present invention is a wine bar for storing wine bottles and wine glasses which includes a section of a wine barrel having a closed end and an open end. The wine bar also includes a plurality of rack forming elements each of which is disposed in the lower half of the section of the wine barrel and on which the wine bottles are stored and a plurality of brackets each of which has a pair of flanges to which inwardly opening outwardly offset channels are connected in order to store the wine glasses thereon. The wine bar further includes a cylindrical member, which is formed out of an insulating material and which has a bottom, and supporting device for supporting the cylindrical member whereby one of the wine bottles may be placed in the cylindrical member. The supporting device is mechanically coupled to the section of the wine barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1984
    Inventor: William Dimino
  • Patent number: 4400951
    Abstract: A combination food freezer/dining table comprises a chest-type food freezer having a table top secured to the lid thereof. The table top overhangs at least one of the exterior walls of the food freezer other than the back wall to adapt the combination food freezer/dining table for placement against the wall of a room, and preferably overhangs all four exterior walls of the food freezer to adapt the food freezer for placement away from the walls of a room. A peripheral protective knee-barrier is removably secured to and spaced apart from the exterior freezer walls which are overhung by the table top, the peripheral protective knee-barrier preventing contact between the exterior walls of the food freezer and a user's knees. In another embodiment, table leaves are hingedly mounted to the freezer side walls, and pivot between a horizontal operative position and a storage position. Secondary side walls are mounted to the freezer side walls to prevent contact therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1983
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Cherry