Patents Examined by Jerry A. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6685286
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a cage (10), a small drive bracket (30), and a cover (80). The cage includes a front panel (12) and a side panel (14). The front panel is rearwardly stamped to integrally form a vertical plate (122) opposing the side panel. The vertical plate and the side panel each form two locking members (132, 142). The small drive bracket includes two flanges (40, 46), each defining two locking cutouts (42, 48). A horizontal plate (60) is secured on the small drive bracket. The combined small drive bracket and horizontal plate is attached within the cage, with the locking members engaging in the corresponding locking cutouts. The horizontal plate is connected between a bottom portion of the vertical plate and the side panel. The combined vertical plate, side panel and horizontal plate cooperatively constitute a large drive bracket (70). The cover is attached to the cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun Lung Chen, Yu Tai Liu, Jung Chi Chen
  • Patent number: 6666151
    Abstract: A folding table including a base member and first and second table top portions that are pivotably connected to the base with two first and two second arm members. In one embodiment, the folding table may include at least one rod member connected to and extending between the two first arm members. It may also include at least one rib attached to the table top and sized to engage the rod member when the table is in its assembled position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Adams Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Patent number: 6662734
    Abstract: A connection device for tables includes a shaft on which a first part and a second part are respectively mounted thereon. The two parts are pivotally connected with each other and have their own connection shafts. Each of the connection shafts is connected to a table top so that the two table tops are pivotable about the shaft as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Chien-Kuo Chang
  • Patent number: 6654069
    Abstract: A frame assembly for electrical devices for covering an area where a device is to be located includes a substantially rectangular frame having frame openings, a substantially rectangular mounting plate having plate openings corresponding to the frame openings, and the frame being socketed with the mounting plate by latches provided on a lower edge of the frame and cooperating with holes provided on the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Simon, S.A.
    Inventor: Joaquin Aubert Capella
  • Patent number: 6647664
    Abstract: A control panel, which might be enclosed within an openable housing, can be movably supported on a pivotable support structure. The support structure which incorporates one or more pivot points facilitates movement of the control panel from a normal operational position to a displaced maintenance/service position the control panel can be moved both arcuately and linearly on the support element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Metropolitan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Kochan, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6641237
    Abstract: Cabinet modules are readily attached and removed from selected attachment parts on a vertical support to provide customized portable storage and instrument mounting. Drawers may be accommodated within a module. A lock on a single drawer can secure all other drawers and modules on one side of the vertical support. An uninterruptable power supply can e incorporated into an enclosed, ventilated module and located at an attachment point low on the vertical support to maintain a low center of gravity while supplying portable power to electronic instruments carried on the vertical support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Pryor Products
    Inventors: Jeffery W. Pryor, Paul E. Pryor, Kevin Donahue
  • Patent number: 6640730
    Abstract: A table comprises a tabletop, joints, legs, a connecting device and auxiliary supporting devices, the tabletop is formed with pipes and rails, the rails are formed on two sides of each pipe, perpendicularly, and every two rails are connected by the joint, each joint is formed by a pair of blocks, with one block secured to the rail and the other block slidably attached to the rail, the legs are connected by the auxiliary supporting devices to support the tabletop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Ming-Liang Tsai
  • Patent number: 6637352
    Abstract: A table with a pivotable table top for changing between a working position and a stacking position. The table has a table top and a table frame, wherein the table frame has a horizontal beam, at least one support part for supporting the table top and one or more table legs fixedly coupled to the support part, wherein the table top is hinged to the table frame so as to be pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis, and wherein the support part is movable transversely with respect to the pivot axis between the working position and the stacking position or is coupled to the beam so as to be pivotable about a vertical axis. Between the table top and the support part coupling means are provided which effect common pivoting or turning of the table top and of the table leg coupled to the support part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Wilkhahn Wilkening + Hahne GmbH + Co.
    Inventors: Jürgen Thode, Andreas Störiko, Heinrich Iglseder
  • Patent number: 6637842
    Abstract: A switchgear cabinet with at least one cabinet door, which can be locked by a lock element of the switchgear cabinet body wherein, in a locked position of the cabinet door, a locking engagement between the lock element and a counter-lock element can be released by a triggering device, which is in an operative connection with the lock element or the counter-lock element via an actuating unit. So that the cabinet door can be opened in a simple way from the inside of the switchgear cabinet, the actuating unit of this invention is designed as a Bowden cable, with one end connected to the triggering device via a connecting element and an other end connected with the lock element or the counter-lock element. The triggering device has a rotary body which is pivotably seated about an axis of rotation. The end of the Bowden cable is fastened eccentrically offset with respect to the axis of rotation on the rotary body, and a lever with a handle is connected to the rotary body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Oskar Elm, Jürgen Zachrai, Uwe Schauwecker
  • Patent number: 6634728
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for accommodating objects, in particular receptacles (12 to 12.11) in which tools or tool parts are sorted and kept, on a bottom part (8) in particular of a drawer. A support (9) is fitted between the object (12 to 12.5, 12.9) and the bottom part (8). Said support has elements (11) for fixing the object (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Hermann Leguin
  • Patent number: 6634727
    Abstract: A closet door assembly includes at least one closet door having a back panel, an outer side panel, an inner side panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel connected to the back panel forming an interior space. At least one shelf is positioned within the interior space of the closet door. A top frame is attached to a top of a closet doorway. Each closet door is pivotally connected to the top frame with an upper hinge assembly and pivotally connected to the floor surface of the doorway with a lower hinge assembly. The hinge assemblies are attached near the outer side panel of each door thereby permitting the inner side panel of each door to pivot between a closed position within the doorway and an open position away from the doorway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Frank Torres
  • Patent number: 6629505
    Abstract: A conference table includes a work surface having one or more central openings. A utility distribution system is positioned below the central opening on a support channel. The support channel defines separated wireways for communicating separated utilities along the support channel. The utility distribution system further includes a plurality of W-shaped utility modules positioned on beams of the support channel below the central opening. The utility modules set end-to-end in an arrangement that facilitates initial installation and later retrofit or repair. The table is supported on legs that define a vertical wireway space, and further include a repositionable divider configured to selectively subdivide the vertical wireway space into subwireways of different cross-sectional sizes for accommodating different cross-sectional sizes of utility conduit bundles. A removable double-pivoted door is releasably supported to cover the opening and to provide easy access to the opening from either side of the tabletop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey P Cronk, Ting-Wen Nieh, Kevin S. Wilson, Robert L. Stewart, James B. Lowell
  • Patent number: 6629388
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a portable garage with a ballast-containing base. The garage is assembled at a site without physical attachment thereto and disassembled for erection at another site. Each elongated base segment extending along the sidewall of the garage has a cavity therein for receiving ballast which stabilizes the structure. The bases have extensions which interlock and overlie connector portions. Apertures through the connectors have a metal sleeve housing support columns and, upon the sidewall being assembled, these columns are vertically disposed. Between support members a prefabricated roof is attached. The ballast-container is a lightweight, molded plastic construct of high-impact, UV resistant material. The base is equipped with suitable inlet and outlet ports for the addition and removal of ballast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Handi-Hut Shelters, LLC
    Inventor: Melvin Cohen
  • Patent number: 6622640
    Abstract: An airlift pallet for securing a container roll-in/out platform and cargo thereon within an aircraft by an aircraft cargo handling system. The pallet includes a base for supporting the platform and its cargo. The base includes a plurality of mounting receptacles adapted to receive and retain a respective lock member. Each lock member is removably secured to the mounting receptacle by a removable pin. Each lock member includes a rotatable head that is adapted to be inserted into and secured to the platform. The lock members secure the platform and its cargo to the airlift pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: AAR Corp.
    Inventors: Matthew W. Taylor, Jerome F. Blazejak, Walter R. Jennings
  • Patent number: 6619766
    Abstract: A device mounting and retention mechanism is disclosed, comprising a guide disposed on a device so that the guide is capable of slidably moving along a guide channel so that a retention mechanism may engage the guide thereby providing a restraining force and ground for the device. A device retention assembly is also disclosed, comprising a guide mounted on a device so that the guide is capable of slidably moving along a guide channel disposed on a housing so that the retention mechanism is capable of flexibly engaging the guide, thereby providing a restraining force. A device mounting assembly is also disclosed, comprising a first guide mounted on a device and a second guide mounted on a device wherein a guide channel is formed so as to selectively accept the first guide and exclude acceptance of the second guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Gateway, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Mansueto
  • Patent number: 6615747
    Abstract: A modular workstation comprising a plurality of abutting arcuate bases. Each base is comprised of a pair of spaced, parallel inner and outer panel segments oriented generally vertically, with the inner panel segment being offset vertically in relation to the outer panel segment. A web extends between the two panel segments, and the panel segments and the web comprise a unitary body. A series of the bases are joined together, and a generally horizontal worksurface is provided, supported on the inner panel segments. A plurality of legs supports the bases at a predetermined elevation. A reference shelf and privacy canopy can be included in the workstation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Rieke Office Interiors
    Inventors: Mark Stenftenagel, Salvatore Graziano
  • Patent number: 6612671
    Abstract: A shelf mounting support includes an annular flange portion having a side surface from which projects a cavity defining body portion. The mounting support is adapted to extend through an aperture formed in a liner of an appliance with the body portion of the mounting support being inserted in a respective aperture from an outer insulation zone side of the liner. Each mounting support is initially retained in the aperture through the use of an adhesive element that attaches the flange portion of the mounting support to the liner. Thereafter, the liner is positioned within an outer shell of the appliance and foamed insulation is then injected into the insulation zone and into the internal cavity of the mounting support to anchor the mounting support in position. To support a shelf, a plurality of mounting supports are arranged in a common plane upon which the shelf is adapted to rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Walter I. Disbennett, John C. Ellingwood, Daniel H. Smith, Virgil R. Thompson
  • Patent number: 6612670
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide an elevated screen which can be a simple screen or combined with a desk or a table. The elevated screen includes a screen base which sets a inner space in the center, and there is a elevating device in the inner space, and a rotating shaft of the elevating device is set at an outside surface of the screen base to be operated by users, and a bottom of the spacing board is connected to the elevating device in the inner space to be driven up and down by the elevating device, and a top of the spacing board forms a cover, wherein, the inner space of the screen base has various type to match the shape of the spacing board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: Yu-An Liu
  • Patent number: 6612664
    Abstract: Cabinet modules are readily attached and removed from selected attachment parts on a vertical support to provide customized portable storage and instrument mounting. Drawers may be accommodated within a module. A lock on a single drawer can secure all other drawers and modules on one side of the vertical support. An uninterruptable power supply can e incorporated into an enclosed, ventilated module and located at an attachment point low on the vertical support to maintain a low center of gravity while supplying portable power to electronic instruments carried on the vertical support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Pryor Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery W. Pryor, Paul E. Pryor, Kevin Donahue
  • Patent number: 6606955
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing a re-configurable or adaptive manufacturing pallet that conforms to the shape of an object. The pallet comprises a frame that includes a matrix of displaceable object contacts points, such as a matrix of vertically displaceable fine rods or pins, that is laid over the object to form a cradle that conforms to the shape of the object; and a locking mechanism to lock the object contact points in a fixed position relative to each other in order to form a nest or cradle for holding the object in position during a manufacturing or assembly operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy C. Warren