Having Particular Cabinet Support Patents (Class 312/351.1)
  • Publication number: 20120013236
    Abstract: A rack includes a first frame pole, a second frame pole, a linking member, a linking post, and a support pole. The first frame pole includes a first support wall and a first cutout. The second frame pole includes a second support wall and a second bottom surface. The second bottom surface includes a first through hole. The first support wall and the second support wall are located on the same plane. The first through hole is aligned with the first cutout. The linking member is located on the first support wall and the second support wall. The linking member includes a second through hole in alignment with the first cutout and the first through hole. The linking member includes a contact portion. The linking post is received in the first through hole and the second through hole to mount the linking member on the first frame pole. The support pole includes a contact hole, which receives the contact portion therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHEN-LU FAN
  • Publication number: 20120007483
    Abstract: The workstation includes a cabinet 100 having a worktop 101 and a compartment 3 for tool storage, a compartment containing a paper towel dispenser, a compartment 7 which contains a waste bin, and compartments 6, 9 housing self-retracting hose reels for air and water. The hose reel compartments are recessed behind the front face of the cabinet to accommodate hose end fittings, and may occupy a lower portion of the cabinet. The space above may be occupied by a panel containing electrical and/or data connectors, the paper towel dispenser, and a dispenser for latex gloves. A further compartment 8 houses a personal computer carried by a drawer mounted on runners. An upstanding pegboard 30 is mounted on vertical sliders and operated by pneumatic cylinders or an electric motor allowing it to be stowed behind the rear of the cabinet when not in use. A flat screen monitor 40 is mounted on the pegboard, and a keyboard holder 42 may be provided for storing a computer keyboard in a vertical plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventor: Dominic Robert Wishlade
  • Publication number: 20120007485
    Abstract: A rack includes a upper frame, a frame post, and a confluence member. The upper frame includes a first pillar and a second pillar connected to the first pillar. A first guiding groove is defined in the first pillar. A second guiding groove is defined in the second pillar. The first guiding groove and the second guiding groove extend substantially along the horizontal plane. The frame post is coupled with a connection portion of the first pillar and the second pillar. A third guiding groove is defined in the frame post. The third guiding groove extends uprightly. The confluence member is mounted between the frame post and the connection portion of the first pillar and the second pillar. A plurality of confluence grooves is defined in the confluence member. The plurality of confluence grooves links the first guiding groove and the second guiding groove to the third guiding groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHEN-LU FAN
  • Publication number: 20110317738
    Abstract: A framework is provided for positioning a testing cabinet for testing an appliance. The framework includes a base for supporting the appliance; a first side frame attached to the base; a rear frame attached to the base; a second side frame attached to the base and located opposite to the first side frame; and a top frame attached to the first side frame. The first side frame, the rear frame, the second side frame, and the top frame are adapted to hold panels of the testing cabinet in a predetermined position relative to the appliance, and the framework is adapted to hold a side panel of the panels of the testing cabinet in a plurality of different positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Brandon Kornegay
  • Publication number: 20110316404
    Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention is a machine, in particular a container treatment machine, with at least one machine element (1), and with at least one associated covering (2) which completely or partially covers the machine element (1). According to the invention, a supporting framework (4, 5) consisting of columns (4) and crossmembers (5) which are connected to one another in a centring manner at node points (6) is provided for holding the covering (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas Berger, Eberhard Sendobry
  • Publication number: 20110304251
    Abstract: A furniture component includes a base having a back wall with a first outer vertical face, a first inner vertical face and a first upper edge. A pair of horizontally spaced apart side walls each have a second outer vertical face, a second inner vertical face and a second upper edge. The first and second upper edges are substantially coplanar. An outer top includes a bottom surface spaced above the first and second upper edges and defines a visible gap therebetween. The outer top has a rear edge and a pair of horizontally spaced apart side edges. The rear edge and the first outer vertical face are substantially coplanar, and the side edges and second outer vertical faces are substantially coplanar. A method of assembling and using the furniture component are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bernett, Nicholas Dodziuk, Paul S. Gartland, Scott G. Ball, Jeffrey Allen Book, Eileen M. LaMore, Jeffrey Jay Weirsma, Bruce A. Wilcox
  • Publication number: 20110297051
    Abstract: A furniture kit including first and second spaced apart leg members including front and rear end portions and a frame space between facing surfaces, a first furniture assembly including a first rigid furniture component having first and second ends and having front and rear portions, wherein (i) a first furniture configuration is configurable that includes the first furniture assembly supported between the leg members and generally within the frame space with the front and rear portions of the first furniture assembly adjacent the front and rear end portions of the leg members, respectively, and (ii) a second furniture configuration is configurable that includes the first furniture assembly supported between the leg members and generally within the frame space with the front and rear portions of the first furniture assembly adjacent the rear and front end portions of the leg members, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David C. Eberlein
  • Publication number: 20110280615
    Abstract: A housing engagement structure used for a housing to accommodate therein an apparatus body includes a first housing member and a second housing member. The first housing member includes a first wall having a first overlap portion being an end of the first wall. The second housing member includes: a second wall having a second overlap portion being an end of the second wall configured to be in contact with an inner surface of the first overlap portion and overlapped with the first overlap portion; and a first reinforcement rib projected from the inner surface of the second wall and extending to a position to be in contact with an inner surface of the first wall in the vicinity of the first overlap portion thereby reinforcing the first overlap portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: OKI DATA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Manabu IMAI
  • Patent number: 8051506
    Abstract: The present invention is an article for storing shower and bathroom supplies comprising a rectangular unit with at least one cavity positioned between the center line of the bottom portion of the article and each terminal end of said bottom portion and a mounting whereby said mounting secures the article into place above a shower header.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventor: Stanley H Segal
  • Publication number: 20110260590
    Abstract: A domestic appliance device is provided which has an operating means carrier that carries operating means. The operating means carrier is formed by a panel and differs from a hob. The operating means carrier also has a functional support surface to absorb at least a part of the weight force of the operating means in a functionally-coupled state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Apetauer, Andreas Hackbarth, Tobias Heilmann, Detlef Kiel, Thomas Möker, Gerd Wilsdorf
  • Publication number: 20110234066
    Abstract: A cabinet system is provided. The cabinet system includes a cabinet box and a base, the cabinet box being structured to releasably couple to the base and the base being structured to support the cabinet box thereon. The cabinet box further includes a bottom plate that has a predetermined slope, the predetermined slope being an incline from the front of the bottom plate to the back of the bottom plate, such that the back of the bottom plate is higher in elevation than the front of the bottom plate. The predetermined slope is sufficient to cause liquid to flow down the bottom plate from the back to the front, but the predetermined slope is not substantial enough to prohibit the placement of objects and items thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Celano
  • Publication number: 20110163648
    Abstract: An interlocking structural element is disclosed for the construction of cabinets and enclosures, including modular cabinets and enclosures. Four equal lengths of the interlocking structural element can be used in conjunction with simple flat rectangular panels to fabricate a single enclosure. Additional lengths may be used to fabricate an enclosure with multiple compartments. The interlocking structural element may be fabricated by extruding metal or other material such as plastic. The element incorporates slots for easy mounting of shelves, printed circuit boards or other objects within the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Luis Alejandro Jimenez
  • Publication number: 20110156546
    Abstract: A cabinet for use in an environment in which water may be present has a structural base and a face front. The structural base has a pair of structural plastic side pieces for bearing a load of the cabinet, the side pieces each have a pair of legs, a front edge, a back edge and a pair of mounting portions, a plastic floor the floor tilting downwardly from a back of the cabinet towards the face front, the plastic floor having a first portion attaching to one of the side pieces and a second portion for attaching to another of the side pieces, a pair of cross supports for connecting the structural sides above the plastic floor, the cross supports mounting within the mounting portions. The face front is made from wood or a wood byproduct and attaches to each side piece at the front edges thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Jeff DeBoer, Jim Stenz, Mike Nellenbach, Richard Ostrosky, Thomas John Linn, Dennis Hamilton, Mary Jo Mosiniak
  • Publication number: 20110148259
    Abstract: A domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, having at least one height-adjustable foot. According to an embodiment the invention, the foot comprises sections with essentially different coefficients of static friction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael Justis
  • Publication number: 20110115349
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises an enclosure having exterior walls defining an interior space; a top (10) having an interior surface (12) and a plurality of coupling clips (30) extending from the interior surface; and a base (5) having an inner surface (14). The base has a plurality of clip receiving members extending from the inner surface and reversibly engaging the coupling clips to secure the top to the base. The base further includes at least one aperture (7) adapted to permit a release fixture (50) having a plurality of decoupling members (40) extending from a plate (51) to simultaneously disengage the clip receiving members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: William Philip Dernier
  • Publication number: 20110115354
    Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-tip device, especially for information technology cabinets, comprising a support rail having a root area for support on a floor surface. Said support rail has a displacement section which can be displaced along a guide rail, the support rail being adjustable between a support position, in which the support rail is hooked out at an angle in relation to the guide rail, and a withdrawal position, in which the support rail is swiveled in towards the guide rail, and the support rail being fixable in the support position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Alfred Blöchl, Stefan Johann, Mario Schwinghammer, Helmut Hupfloher, Patrick Reiser, Alfons Kaltenberger, Alois Schwarzmeier
  • Publication number: 20110115351
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides modular case good apparatus including a base unit having a shell including a back panel with a lower edge, two side panels each with a rear edge, each side panel joined to the back panel on opposite ends of said back panel, a front panel joined to the one or more sides opposite the back panel, a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein said back panel does not extend to the surface upon which said base unit is placed, and one or more alignment dowel receiving elements; a chase including: a front panel which does not extend to the surface upon which the base unit is placed, two side panels, each having a front edge which do not extend to the surface upon which the base unit is placed, at least one alignment dowel receiving element and a top panel, wherein said base unit and said chase unit are reversibly connected through inserting the alignment dowel into the alignment dowel receiving elements on the back panel of the base unit and one or more alignment dowel receiving element
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: ARGC, LLC
    Inventors: Edward McManic, Renee Kovach, Jeremy John Kovach
  • Patent number: 7921679
    Abstract: Disclosed is the washing/drying machine having a pedestal, including: a washing/drying machine main body performing a washing or drying operation of laundry; and a pedestal for mounting the main body thereon, wherein a base having legs is coupled at a lower end of the main body, and a supporter having coupling ribs for fixing the base to the pedestal is mounted at an upper surface of the pedestal, thereby preventing a damage to the surface of the pedestal or the washing/drying machine and facilitating mounting/dismounting the supporter or the pedestal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Sung-Hwa Jo
  • Patent number: 7909421
    Abstract: An entertainment center includes a base that expands horizontally to accommodate different width home theater displays; and, a light bridge that rests on top of one or more cabinets placed on either side of the base. The side cabinets provide a vertical column of open space for accommodating wiring among the entertainment system components and ventilation for heat generated by those components. The base includes casters to facilitate moving the base in and out from between the side cabinets. Sliding portions of the base extend horizontally yet continue to transfer all load weight onto the casters. The front woodwork of the base presents a pleasing seamless appearance as a consequence of overlapping trim pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Furniture Designs by Aspen (Mauritius) Limited
    Inventor: Andreas K. Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20110047696
    Abstract: Furniture articles have an integrally formed shell that generally has rounded features, the shell diminishing in circumference outwardly from a mounting surface, and a mounting portion configured to secure the shell to the mounting surface. A perimeter edge of the shell defines a mounting plane against which the mounting surface is to be secured. When the shell is secured to the mounting surface, the mounting portion is inaccessible and hidden from view. Furniture includes a shelving unit, a desk unit, a seating unit, and a bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth Eugene SZEKELY
  • Publication number: 20110050063
    Abstract: A device includes a main body and a table stand connected to the main body for supporting the main body. The main body comprises a receiving portion and a plurality of locking grooves. The table stand received in the receiving portion comprises a retaining board and a turning board. The retaining board is operable to be selectively inserted into one of the locking grooves, such that the retaining board and turning board are capable to form different angles to place the main body at different viewing angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MAN-ZHONG WANG, SHI-PEI ZHANG, TE-HUA LEE
  • Publication number: 20110037358
    Abstract: A device mounting system is provided. The system includes a housing having a first surface having a first member disposed thereupon. The system also includes a mounting bracket adapted to receive the housing; the mounting bracket including a first rigid surface having a first feature adapted to engage the first member. A latch can be disposed at least partially within the first feature. The latch can be adapted to permit the insertion and attachment of the first member to the first feature when disposed in a first position and to permit the detachment and removal of the first member from the first feature when disposed in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L. P.
    Inventors: Chen Yun Lung, Da Long Sun, Zhi Qiang Li
  • Publication number: 20100314982
    Abstract: A cabinet frame for easy assembly includes an upper frame and a lower frame each constituted of four corner connectors and four transverse capping pieces, and four longitudinal capping pieces connected between four corners of the upper frame and the lower frame, characterized in that: sixteen prismatic rods are used for connecting corner connectors on four corners of the upper frame and the lower frame with the longitudinal capping pieces, the corner connector being provided with protrusions and countersinks, the cross section of each of the transverse capping pieces and the longitudinal capping pieces being formed into a shape, square bores on both ends of the capping pieces being inserted by the protrusions of the corner connectors. The cabinet frame of the present invention is easy for assembly and has a simple structure. The frame constituted by assembling the corner connectors with the prismatic rods has a stable structure and a large load-bearing capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: SHENZHEN YEEFU PRECISION MACHINERY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Cun Neng Luo
  • Patent number: 7819454
    Abstract: A vehicle cabinet having cabinet cleats used in conjunction with a vehicle cabin having cabinet cleat receivers is provided for use with a vehicle for operation on the ground. The cabinet cleat receivers cooperate with the cabinet cleats in such a way that locating the receivers with the cleats is easy and requires minimal manipulation by an installer. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Kittelson, Joel D. Reed, Patrick E. Temple, Timothy G. Siebert, Charles W. Kipfer
  • Publication number: 20100244645
    Abstract: There is provided a frame for holding an electronic device, the frame including an inner member that has a shape of continuous or discontinuous loop, and is made of hollow metal having a closed cross-section; and a plurality of corner reinforcing members that are made of metal and are fixed at positions that cover curved portions of the inner member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Kenichi Takehara, Hideaki Sugata, Makoto Yoshioka, Koji Hanya, Koichi Sato, Tatsuya Sakiyama, Kenji Imai
  • Publication number: 20100187959
    Abstract: An impact-resistant furniture item includes a load-bearing structure (2), having a support function for the furniture item (1), and an elastic layer (11) associated to the load-bearing structure and co-operating therewith to achieve an absorption and/or a dissipation of energy following deformations of the furniture item. The elastic layer is superposed to an inner surface of the load-bearing structure and it is at least partially uncoupled therefrom so that the elastic layer can be deformed and slide relative to the load-bearing structure. A method for manufacturing the furniture item includes the steps of readying the load-bearing structure, readying anchoring element (16) on the load-bearing structure, and applying an elastic layer of polyurea on at least one inner surface (12) of the load-bearing structure, preferably by spraying, so that the applied polyurea is also laid on the anchoring element (16) and remains stably connected to the load-bearing structure by effect of the anchoring element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: TEC.INN, S.R.L.
    Inventor: Emo Agneloni
  • Publication number: 20100148647
    Abstract: A work station comprises a mounting bracket adapted to be mounted to a surface. An upper arm and a lower arm are mounted to the mounting bracket for pivoting motion about a first vertical axis. A track is pivoted to the upper arm and the lower arm about a second vertical axis where the track supports a vertically displaceable carriage. The carriage may support a monitor and work platform where the work platform supports a key board tray. A lift system supports the carriage for vertical movement. Work station mounting systems are also provided for movably supporting a work platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Roddy Burgess, Ian Cunningham, Robert Grant McRorie
  • Publication number: 20100127607
    Abstract: A modular electronics cabinet for toilets that is strategically mounted onto a standard toilet water tank to take advantage of the location and storage space in a bathroom. Its modular design allows for easy installation and allows other modular devices to be stacked above or below it on the toilet tank without the need for fasteners. The cabinet is shaped to match the tank so that it blends in well with the existing toilet design for aesthetics. It can be sized and configured to house a large range of electronic devices, such as stereo systems, DVD players, TV monitors or computers and can accommodate their additional components such as speakers, power supplies and control panels. The cabinet also has electronic input/output capability. An input signal, such as from an automatic toilet ventilator system, can automatically activate any devices installed within the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Robert M. Harris
  • Publication number: 20100102691
    Abstract: Owing to the two-part nature of the inner body, the upper body frame can be withdrawn in the event of damage without the operation of the distribution cabinet being interrupted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicants: BERTHOLD SICHERT GMBH, ADC GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut Perschon, Günter Irmer
  • Publication number: 20100090569
    Abstract: A display device includes a main body and a support assembly. The main body includes a liquid display module, four fixed pieces, and a housing to receive the liquid display module. The housing includes four latching units. The support assembly is to support the main body. Each of the fixed pieces is fixed to the main body and the support assembly to connect the main body with the support assembly. Part of each latching unit is deformable to allow passage thereby of one fixed piece, whereby the fixed pieces are fixed to the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Hsieh-Ting Huang
  • Publication number: 20090267472
    Abstract: A casing structure includes a case member and a sliding member. The case member includes a first case body and a second case body. The sliding member includes a first slider, a second slider, and a torsion spring. The first case body and the second case body may move relative to each other through the sliding member. The first slider includes a hollow part and a spring fixing part extending from an edge of the hollow part into the first case body. The torsion spring includes a spiral portion. The two ends of the torsion spring are respectively disposed on the spring fixing part and the second slider, and the spiral portion of the torsion spring corresponds to the hollow part, thus reducing an overall thickness of the casing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: MOBINNOVA CORP.
    Inventors: Mei-Li CHEN, Chun-Yu CHEN, Wang-Hung CHIANG, Yi-Hsueh WU
  • Publication number: 20090251038
    Abstract: An anti-falling apparatus for a cabinet includes a receiving member capable of being mounted to the cabinet. An extending arm is slidably received in the receiving member. The extending arm includes a first end a second end, and is capable of moving from a first position to a second position. A supporting sub-assembly is attached to the first end of the extending arm. A first distance from the first end to a top of the receiving member is greater than that a second distance from the second end to the top of the receiving member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD ., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MO-MING YU, WEN-FENG HU
  • Publication number: 20090200904
    Abstract: In a closet with an upper shelf and a door opening defined laterally by two vertical door frame posts which extend to the ceiling, a box frame having a box frame opening and a box frame door system is installed between these posts and above the location of the door opening. The box frame is fastened either to the door frame posts or to the ceiling to provide an opening by which articles may be more readily placed on the upper shelf. The upper shelf within the closet may extend only for a portion of the depth of the closet leaving a gap between such shelf and the box frame thereby providing access to objects present on the shelf through such gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: JEAN-JACQUES DESGRANGES
  • Patent number: 7562951
    Abstract: A wall cabinet system includes a bracket and a plurality of fasteners for connecting first and second side panels and first and second shelves. The bracket includes a plurality of fastener receiving holes. A first fastener extends through an upper side panel and a first fastener receiving hole; a second fastener extends through the lower side panel and a second fastener receiving hole; a third fastener extends through the upper side panel, a third fastener receiving hole, and the upper shelf; and a fourth fastener extends through the lower side panel, a fourth fastener receiving hole, and the lower shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Windquest Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall E. Tallman, William J. Lown
  • Publication number: 20090160301
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a support foot for cabinets, in particular outer casings of home electric appliances. The support foot (1) according to the present invention comprises a bush (3) provided with at least one lug (4) for said bush (3) to be able to be clamped and fastened within an aperture (5) provided in the bottom wall (2) of a cabinet; the foot (1) further comprises a resting member (9) associated to the bush (3), and is characterized in that said at least one lug (4) comprises one or more serrations or teeth (8) adapted to cooperate with at least a protrusion (6) provided on said bottom wall (2) in proximity of said aperture (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Bruno Facis, Renzo Tisiot
  • Publication number: 20090091229
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an intensive use furniture component having a sealing connection on a mounting surface for sealingly attaching to a floor or wall to prevent liquid from seeping under or behind the furniture component. The furniture component is formed by an outer shell having a side wall extending generally perpendicular to the mounting surface. A mounting flange is disposed adjacent the sidewall. A bolt hole is formed in the mounting flange. The sealing connection comprises a caulk channel formed as a channel in the mounting surface for receiving a bead of caulk to fill the seam between the mounting surface and the wall or floor to prevent fluid from seeping past the caulk channel to a space adjacent the interior mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Richard B. Karl, Scott Karl, Kurt Staskon
  • Publication number: 20090041538
    Abstract: A cabinet door frame corner comprising a horizontally extending frame member having two opposed and spaced-apart side walls joined by a horizontal end wall defining an insertion channel therebetween, at least one of the side walls includes at least one of a male member and a female member; a vertically extending frame member having two opposed and spaced-apart side walls joined by a vertical end wall defining an insertion channel therebetween, at least one of the side walls includes at least one of a male member and a female member; at least one of the horizontally extending frame member and the vertically extending frame member having a section on at least one of the side walls extending inwardly in the insertion channel; a longitudinal single-piece connector having two portions, each portion being insertable in one of the insertion channels of the horizontally and vertically extending frame members, the connector including the other ones of the male members and the female members, the male and female member
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph Berger, Joseph Walverton
  • Publication number: 20080315734
    Abstract: An office organization system comprises a plurality of units, each unit including a first, vertically-oriented frame which forms a closed loop, and a second, vertically-oriented frame which is spaced from and congruent with the first frame. Secured to each of the first and second frames is at least one utility member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Ayse Birsel, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Bibi Seck, James E. Moon, JR., Paul S. Gartland, Joseph Iacovoni
  • Patent number: 7455373
    Abstract: An electric arc engine welder housing has an opening defined by the housing and a door connected to the housing. The door has a first panel and a second panel. The second panel has a pair of members extending from opposite ends of the second panel. The members are selectively received by slots formed on opposite walls of the opening. The members slide along the slots during movement of the second panel. The housing has mounting brackets each of which has a first leg and a second leg, each having an opening therethrough. The legs are substantially perpendicular to one another. The first leg is mounted to a side wall of the cabinet, and the second leg is mounted to a support surface for the cabinet. Fastening members secure the legs to the cabinet side wall and the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bender, David E. Osicki
  • Publication number: 20080258595
    Abstract: An entertainment center includes a base that expands horizontally to accommodate different width home theater displays; and, a light bridge that rests on top of one or more cabinets placed on either side of the base. The side cabinets provide a vertical column of open space for accommodating wiring among the entertainment system components and ventilation for heat generated by those components. The base includes casters to facilitate moving the base in and out from between the side cabinets. Sliding portions of the base extend horizontally yet continue to transfer all load weight onto the casters. The front woodwork of the base presents a pleasing seamless appearance as a consequence of overlapping trim pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Andreas K. Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20080127456
    Abstract: An appliance includes a friction member mounted to the outer surface and extending above the outer surface. The height of the friction member is adjustable so that the friction member can engage an underside of cabinetry in which the appliance is located. The height adjustment may be in the friction member, or in the appliance—for example in the appliance feet, or between the appliance and the friction member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: STEVEN MAUNSELL, DRAGOS MUGUREL BLAGA
  • Publication number: 20080127588
    Abstract: Typically, joints between sheets of laminate may be visible and form a dark or distinctly visible edge due to the color difference between the laminate surface and the interior material forming the laminate which interior material is visible when the laminate is cut. A trim assembly serves to hide this interior material while also forming corners that may be formed of a different material such as aluminum and thereby give a distinct unique appearance. The trim assembly includes an extruded rail, which receives a laminate insert, or includes a deeper extrusion having a thick insert with a finish surface applied thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Robert C. Wayner, Bryan R. Gingrich, Randall W. Borgman
  • Publication number: 20080042536
    Abstract: Provided is a strain relief system including a plurality of slots which guide a plurality of cables within a working surface, such that each of the plurality of cables in a position remain substantially parallel along an axial direction of the plurality of cables to the remaining plurality of cables in another position; wherein a cushioning material is used to support the plurality of cables and hold the plurality of cables firmly in position within the slots as the plurality of cables are routed within a cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC.
    Inventors: Louis J. GUZZO, Philip TURNER, Wilfred COURCHAINE, Anthony L. NIEVES
  • Patent number: 7293749
    Abstract: A foot assembly includes a foot including a snap and a first alignment feature, the snap and the alignment feature are coupled to a base, and the first alignment feature extending a greater distance from the base than an engagement of the snap. The assembly also includes a foot socket coupled to the foot, the socket including an undercut and a second alignment feature. In one aspect, the second alignment feature interfaces with the first alignment feature. In another aspect, the socket is coupled to an enclosure of a portable computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua David Banko
  • Patent number: 7240889
    Abstract: A securing bracket for a floor supported laundry appliance, such as a washing machine or a clothes dryer. The securing bracket is connected between the rear legs of the appliance and an adjacent wall to prevent skidding of the appliance on the floor. The securing bracket also includes a shock absorber for dampening vibrations transmitted from the appliance to the securing bracket and an attached wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas Giovinazzi
  • Patent number: 7195221
    Abstract: Disclosed are a device with stabilization base and a video display apparatus. The stabilization base is movable between a use position and a storage position, and is locked in the use position so that it would not easily move. When no problem occurs even if the stabilization base is moved, the locking of the stabilization base in the use position can be canceled easily. The stabilization base (4) is movable between the use position where it is projected outwards in relation to an outer edge of a grounding portion of an apparatus main body (2) and the storage position where it is stored on the inner side in relation to an outer edge of the apparatus main body. The stabilization base in the use position is immovably locked by lock means (10), (10) provided in the apparatus main body, and the locking by the lock means is canceled by pressing from the lower side or a lateral side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Takaki Maeda, Mitsuru Nakamura, Toshihiro Matsuo, Yasuyuki Seki
  • Patent number: 7114694
    Abstract: A linkage mechanism for foot seats comprises at least two shafts and two guide elements combined at the bottom of a housing, a foot seat is pivotally connected to each shaft, an arc rack is disposed at a relative end of each foot seat, a rack is disposed at each one of two sides of a linking rod corresponding to the arc rack of each foot seat; the racks is respectively engaged the said arc rack of each said foot seat; therefore, when one of the foot seats is rotated, the linking rod is driven to move and the other foot seats are then further driven to rotate. Whereby, the adjustment of the movable foot seats are munch more convenient and time-saving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Aopen Inc.
    Inventor: Chao-Kang Li
  • Patent number: 7095610
    Abstract: A foot assembly includes a foot including a snap and a first alignment feature, the snap and the alignment feature are coupled to a base, and the first alignment feature extending a greater distance from the base than an engagement of the snap. The assembly also includes a foot socket coupled to the foot, the socket including an undercut and a second alignment feature. In one aspect, the second alignment feature interfaces with the first alignment feature. In another aspect, the socket is coupled to an enclosure of a portable computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua David Banko
  • Patent number: 7013546
    Abstract: A stowage cabinet installs within a motor vehicle frame using cabinet and roof cleats. The cabinet cleat mounts to the stowage cabinet before installing the cabinet within the motor vehicle. The cabinet cleat engages a roof cleat that is fastened to the roof. The stowage cabinet is held in place by the cabinet cleat nested within the roof cleat while the stowage cabinet is fastened at other locations to the vehicle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Mark H. Dykema, Sonny S. Galea
  • Patent number: 6890045
    Abstract: A switchgear cabinet with a rack, placed with an underside on a base and connected therewith, and having a lower side closed by a bottom plate. The cost outlay for parts and assembly can be considerably reduced and made easier if on all four sides of the bottom plate the base is formed by a plurality of folds oriented toward the underside, wherein folded sections extend parallel with respect to the bottom plate and define a support surface. Further folded sections are supported on the underside of the bottom plate and/or are connected therewith, and the open underside of the rack is connected with the unit including the bottom plate and the base through the base and/or the bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Rittal RCS Communication
    Inventor: Samuel Klassen