Patents Assigned to Telescope Casual Furniture Company
  • Patent number: 7204509
    Abstract: The bar cart is composed of individual components to be assembled and readily disassembled in a knock-down manner. A body frame is made of four individual skeletal rectangular frames which are interconnected in spaced apart relation. Spacers between the individual frames of the body frame fit into slots in vertical plates on the leg frames to provide for a rigid connection between the body frame and the two leg frames. A table top fits onto outstanding arms of the leg frames and interlocks with the arms to provide a rigid structure. Guides are provided in the body frame to define compartments for receiving bottles and containers as well as to define a recess for receiving a cooler. The bar cart is transportable via wheels and is disassembled without tools into a compact condition for storage in a minimum of space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Telescope Casual Furniture Company
    Inventor: William M. Vanderminden
  • Patent number: 5927812
    Abstract: The chair is constructed with a seat frame which is pivotally mounted at a forward end on a support frame. The rear of the seat frame is interconnected by a linkage to the support frame. The linkage includes a transverse bar which is manually movable to rest against the support legs of the support frame with the seat frame in an upright position or a reclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Telescope Casual Furniture Company
    Inventor: Robert D. Vanderminden, Sr.
  • Patent number: 5871024
    Abstract: The umbrella frame is provided with a movable yoke at the upper end and a stationary yoke at an intermediate point. Ribs are pivotally mounted on the movable yoke and struts are pivotally mounted on the fixed yoke while being pivotally mounted to intermediate points on the ribs. A downward movement of the upper yoke causes the ribs to splay outwardly so as to open the umbrella. An articulated lever and link arrangement is connected to one rib and strut unit so that actuation of the lever causes the upper yoke to be pulled downwardly to open the umbrella. Passage of the lever by a bottom dead center position effects locking of the movable yoke in the lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Telescope Casual Furniture Company
    Inventor: Robert D. Vanderminden, Sr.
  • Patent number: 4971394
    Abstract: The swivel rocker is made of tubular construction, particularly for outdoor use. The seat frame is pivotally mounted about a vertical axis on a stationary base and includes a seat which is secured to a support by arm rests which are able to flex and thus impart a rocking action between the seat and support. The arm rests are curved with ends which are connected to rods which are rotatably mounted in guide tubes of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: Telescope Casual Furniture Company
    Inventor: Robert D. Vanderminden
  • Patent number: D289349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1987
    Assignee: Telescope Casual Furniture Company
    Inventor: Robert D. Vanderminden
  • Patent number: D292854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Assignee: Telescope Casual Furniture Company
    Inventor: Robert D. Vanderminden
  • Patent number: D405580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Telescope Casual Furniture Company
    Inventor: William M. Vanderminden