Patents Assigned to TNICO Technology Division Ltd.
  • Patent number: 10995548
    Abstract: The present invention relates to at least a foldable step. The step features an upper and a lower step supported by a structure including a right side each having a vertical support member, an angled support member, and upper and lower step support members. A horizontal front support member provides support for the lower step. Left and right diagonal support members are slidably coupled to the upper step support members. A rear horizontal support member and optional diagonal members provide additional support to the upper step. The step is foldable into a folded position, by folding both the upper and lower steps upwardly. The step has a minimal profile in the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: TNICO Technology Division Ltd.
    Inventor: Don Cornthwaite
  • Publication number: 20190195015
    Abstract: The present invention relates to at least a foldable step. The step features an upper and a lower step supported by a structure including a right side each having a vertical support member, an angled support member, and upper and lower step support members. A horizontal front support member provides support for the lower step. Left and right diagonal support members are slidably coupled to the upper step support members. A rear horizontal support member and optional diagonal members provide additional support to the upper step. The step is foldable into a folded position, by folding both the upper and lower steps upwardly. The step has a minimal profile in the folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: TNICO Technology Division Ltd.
    Inventor: Don CORNTHWAITE
  • Publication number: 20180363372
    Abstract: The present invention relates to at least a foldable step mounted within a cabinet or cupboard of varying heights and having a minimal folded profile. The foldable step has a pair of cross members secured in a horizontal orientation to the cupboard. The cross members are coupled to a pair of cupboard support members. The cupboard support members are rotatably coupled to two Coffset members that rotate vertical support members to reach the floor. The vertical support members hold a plurality of steps using other support members. The entire linkage structure pivotally or slidably folds into a minimal profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: TNICO Technology Division Ltd.
    Inventor: Don CORNTHWAITE