Pivotal And Non-rectilinear Patents (Class 312/300)
  • Patent number: 10782063
    Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator having only a second door opened/closed or having both of a first door and a second door opened/closed using one handing by allowing a latch device to fix the second door to the first door or release the second door from being fixed to the first door. The refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment, a first door that is rotatably disposed in front of the main body and has an opening formed therein, a second door that is rotatably disposed in front of the first door to open/close the opening, a handle coupled to a front side of the second door to open/close the first door and the second door, and a latch device allowing the second door to be fixed and released to/from the first door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyung Bum Lee, Beom Gon Kim, Su Hyeong Son, Woo Yeol Yoo, Wan Hyeong Lee, Youn Tae Shin, Ji Sick Hwang
  • Patent number: 10765203
    Abstract: An apparatus for fitting a carrier element in a body, including a pivoting member for arranging the carrier element, and fitting means for fitting the pivoting member on a wall of the body. The pivoting member includes two rotatable pivot arms and has three pivot axles. When mounted on the body, a first pivot arm is arranged on the body in a rotatable manner by way of a first pivot axle, the two pivot arms are arranged in a rotatable manner on one another via a second pivot axle, and a third pivot axle is provided on a second pivot arm. Near one end of the second pivot arm, the carrier element is rotatably arranged with respect to the second pivot arm by the third pivot axle, and, during a pivoting and/or displacement movement of the pivoting, a carrier element arranged thereon is movable in a single, exclusively horizontal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Grass GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Tiefnig, Simon Mair
  • Publication number: 20140265780
    Abstract: A transformer casing is disclosed that allows access to the front and side of the transformers while providing a lighter cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Howard Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben Graham
  • Patent number: 8283562
    Abstract: An electrical interface assembly configured to be supported within a wall of a mobile structure. The electrical interface assembly includes a frame having spaced apart inner and outer supports. Panels including electrical connectors are removably supported by the inner and outer supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Christopher Clifton, Dean L. Jones, Philip S. Mitchell, David Myers, James M. Pruett
  • Patent number: 8132871
    Abstract: The disclosed invention provides an improved means of storing and retrieving bottles of wine, other bottles of fluid, or other items. The invention provides for the labels of the bottles/items to be easily viewed. Additionally, the invention yields a format that allows the bottles/items to be stored in the limited depth afforded in cabinets normally used above kitchen counters. Another aspect of this invention is directed at, but not limited to, the use a refrigeration system to keep these items at the proper storage temperature. And so this invention relates to both an isolated storage system, and to that would be used in conjunction with a cooling/environmental chamber. So this invention presents a new method for the storage, display, and retrieval of bottles/items that is suitable for use at a plurality of heights, and additionally may either be a freestanding system or used within another structure such as a home cabinet, refrigerated or not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Inventor: Steven Jerome Caruso
  • Patent number: 7601067
    Abstract: A cabinet for gaming machines and the like includes a pair of doors that are pivotably mounted to the cabinet by a pair of hinges. At least one of the doors includes a flange adjacent the hinges that provides a smooth, uncluttered appearance and hides the door hinges and associated mounting hardware from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: SPEC International, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian M. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6652047
    Abstract: A device for storing pills and indicating quantity of the pills to be taken at times specifically indicated thereon that includes a housing and a dial rotatably mounted to the housing. The housing has a plurality of drawers for storing different pills. The dial includes an axle that is rotatably mounted along the top of the housing, a pair of end caps that are disposed over the pair of ends of the axle, respectively, quantity indica disposed in line along the axle and aligned with the drawers, respectively, and time indica that are disposed on the longitudinal side wall of each end cap and aligned with the quantity indica associated with that time so as the dial is rotated to the specific time indica, the quantity india in line therewith indicates quantity of the pills to be taken from the drawers aligned therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Peter C. Maguire, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20020041133
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gaming device and more specifically a front door of a gaming device that has a moveable and/or removable bolster that swings out of the way, so that an operator may open the door without the bolster hitting the bolster of an adjacent gaming device. The front door is pivotally connected to the gaming device using one or more hinges and facilitates access to the interior of the gaming machine. The moveable and/or removable bolster pivotally attaches to the door. In one preferred embodiment, when unlocked, the bolster automatically swings open to a preliminary angle, whereby the operator lifts the bolster to the predefined operating angle. In one alternative embodiment, when unlocked, the bolster automatically swings open to the predefined operating angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen
  • Patent number: 6073624
    Abstract: A swing-out supporting arrangement (7) primarily intended for a wall-mounted oven (1) of domestic type comprises a bottom plate (6) supported by link arms (9, 10), said bottom plate (6) and an insert (8), possibly associated with said bottom plate, being retractable from the oven (1) by a swing-out movement without the use of any front door. The bottom plate (6) with the insert (8) can be moved between a first position inside the oven and a second swing-out position below and in front of the over front wall (2). Preferably, the swing-out movement is performed by means of an electric motor which is rotatable between two end positions. The principle of invention can also be used for a ceiling plate (4) supported by link arms, said plate being swingingly displaced in a corresponding lifting movement from an oven positioned at a low level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget Electrolux
    Inventor: Ulf Laurent
  • Patent number: 6012789
    Abstract: A vanity or jewel case is provided with a mirror base, which is fastened pivotally at one side thereof with an upper edge of one side of a body of the vanity or jewel case. The mirror base is composed of a cover plate and two mirror doors. The cover plate is provided in one side thereof with a mirror, whereas the mirror doors are fastened pivotally with the cover plate and provided with a mirror opposite to the mirror of the cover plate. The mirror doors are provided with a picture slot for holding a picture, which is further secured by a press plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Tong Tsun Woodenware Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kuo-Tsun Lai
  • Patent number: 5971512
    Abstract: A utility cart having box construction and mobile support such as a set of caster wheels, holds a vertical shaft which engages one or more trays in positions above the cart. The trays are movable to selected positions vertically on the shaft and also are rotatable about the shaft so as to be placed conveniently for reaching tools and parts on the trays from a work position. Because the trays may be positioned laterally to one side of the cart, and are designed to be laden with heavy objects and tools, the cart further provides an outrigger leg attached to the vertical shaft at the floor. This leg is movable with the shaft so that by swinging a tray outboard of the cart, the outrigger leg is also positioned to stabilize the utility cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventor: Dana W. Swan
  • Patent number: 5915804
    Abstract: An improved snack table comprised of a rectangular table surface with a substantially horizontal width, a built-in glass holder located near the upper right edge of the table surface and a swing-out compartmented drawer, pivotally secured to the underside walls of the said table surface by a set of tilt-out hinges, to allow the drawer to be tilted out and back to an upright position within the frame. The table surfaces is rigidly supported by four angular legs which are mounted on casters. The legs are reinforced by leg braces and foot support strips, each extending horizontally at the base of the table thereby providing strong support and stability to the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Inventor: Amelita Crescenzo
  • Patent number: 5788070
    Abstract: A new golf equipment storage device for securing to a golf cart for safe storage of golf clubs and golfing accessories. The inventive device includes a storage container having a lower portion and an upper portion. The upper portion is hingedly coupled with the lower portion. The upper portion and the lower portion each have an open front, a closed back and opposed side walls. The upper portion has a top wall. The lower portion has a bottom wall. The lower portion has a pair of compartments for two sets of golf clubs. A pair of upper and lower doors are coupled with the upper and lower portions of the storage container. A locking system is adapted for locking the upper and lower doors against the storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Inventor: Robert K. Banker
  • Patent number: 5244095
    Abstract: A cake decorating utensil organizing container is disclosed for providing a container to store a variety of cake decorating utensils in a secure, organized and readily accessible manner. Clean, wet pastry tips may be stored in an erect position in individual sleeves in outwardly rotatable holders, with moisture from the pastry tips caught on outwardly rotatable drip trays. Evaporation of moisture is facilitated by ventilation holes. Additional cake decorating utensils may be stored in a removable utensil tray and also in a base portion. The container may be rapidly disassembled into component parts for cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Inventor: Stacey M. DeVoe
  • Patent number: 5090562
    Abstract: A protective case for shipping and for using in place therein a portable sound-playing device such as an audio or video unit, forms a housing resembling a rectangular box whose top side has an opening closed by a cover hinged at its rear edge to the housing for pivoting upwardly and rearwardly to an open position to insert the device, and whose front side has an opening closed by a cover hinged at its bottom edge to the housing for pivoting forwardly and downwardly and then rearwardly and upwardly to a self-storing position parallel to the housing bottom side and in which a protrusion on the cover releasably engages a recess in the bottom side, for unhindered sound transmission from the device via the front opening. The free edges of the top and front covers inter-engage to form a closure seam when the covers are closed, and moisture-impeding edge-sealing formations along the openings and one of the free edges forming the seam seal the covers to the housing and to each other when closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Inventor: Winslow C. Grullemans
  • Patent number: 4725106
    Abstract: A reconfigurable workstation (10) is illustrated having video, keyboard, and hand operated motion controller capabilities. The workstation includes main side panels (12, 14) between which a primary work panel (A) is pivotally carried in a manner in which primary work panel (A) may be adjusted and set in a negatively declined or positively inclined position for proper forearm support while operating hand controllers (34, 36). A keyboard table (B) supports a keyboard (32) in such a manner that the keyboard (32) is set in a positively inclined position with respect to the negatively declined work panel (A). Declined forearm support surfaces (26, 28) are provided on either side of an alcove (24) accommodating a seated operator with forearms of the operator supported in a declined position for proper support and operation of the hand controllers (34, 36). A visual display unit (C) is inclined with respect to primary work panel (A) so that the operator seated at alcove (24) is properly positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Nicholas L. Shields, Fred D. Roe, Jr., Mary F. Fagg, David E. Henderson
  • Patent number: 4510362
    Abstract: A wire rack construction designed to be used in a microwave oven in spaced relationship with the flat bottom wall of the oven. The wire rack is provided with upwardly and downwardly projections which are arranged such that when the rack is placed on the flat bottom wall of the oven the rack will tilt at a steep angle to thereby discourage its use in the oven when it is not arranged in its design position relative to the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1985
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Matthew S. Miller
  • Patent number: 4239308
    Abstract: Pivoting trays are carried on pivot posts. The trays include a storage recess in their upper surface. When the trays are pivoted from a stowed to an open position, the contents of the trays become visible and accessible. Storage recesses are also provided in the base and top members. Compartmented inserts from the storage recess into a selectable number of compartments are carried in the trays and are removable from the trays in their opened position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1980
    Inventor: Paul W. Bradley
  • Patent number: 4186978
    Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus having a door wherein a food receptacle provided with a closure lid is mounted for selective positioning in a retracted position and in an access position. Positioning structure is provided for positioning the lid of the receptacle automatically away from the receptacle to permit access thereto as an incident of the user moving the receptacle to the access position. The receptacle is pivotally mounted to the door and the lid is pivotally mounted to the receptacle. The receptacle with the lid carried thereon may be removed from the refrigeration apparatus when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1980
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Eugene F. Thomson
  • Patent number: 3941378
    Abstract: A convertible table structure for a bumper pool game, particularly a convertible table structure at which persons may be seated for dining or other purposes, and in which tray members are provided for collecting playing balls passing through apertures in the playing surface of the bumper pool game, adjacent the periphery of the latter, wherein the ball trays are pivotally supported from the table structure with the tray member disposed at the underside of the table top in open communication with and directly below the cooperable ball aperture, the respective tray members being pivotally movable from a closed position closely adjacent to the underside of the table top and the adjacent, peripheral edge of the latter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1976
    Assignee: Armac Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Stuart C. Bagley