Patents by Inventor Arthur W. Ellsworth

Arthur W. Ellsworth has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6598543
    Abstract: A stylish fold-up table has pivoting leg assemblies mounted to the underside of opposing ends of a table top. Pivoting skirts are mounted to the underside of opposing sides of the table top. The leg assemblies are erected and the side skirts are then folded down. Latches on the side skirts then engage latch receiving elements on the leg assemblies to secure the table in an erect position. In a preferred embodiment, this arrangement allows for a storable fold-up table in which all mounting hardware is hidden when erected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Meco Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur W. Ellsworth, Dennis L. Grudt, David M. Hines, Gilbert F. Wenck
  • Patent number: 5791265
    Abstract: A modular space system is shown and described. The system includes open-sided modular frames stacked together to form open-sided columns, the upper frames having the same width but smaller depth than that of the frames on which they rest, thereby enhancing stability. Shelving elements of varying, selected dimensions extend through guide openings in the frames to lock the columns together and provide horizontal work and storage surfaces. Snap-on frames are selectively attached to the modular frames to provide support for a variety of accessories, including file folders and drawers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventors: Arthur W. Ellsworth, John C. Moore
  • Patent number: 3944032
    Abstract: A first relatively rigid case section having two end walls with a connecting intermediate wall is interconnected with a flexible second case section via a single zipper with stops defining permanent securement lengths. The first case section also includes a generally C-shaped frame contoured to form the upper wall and extend downwardly a limited amount onto each end wall. Molded plastic supports are affixed to the lower inner end portions of the end walls to provide a firm supportive base for the case. Case sections are otherwise formed of a pliant material, eg, laminated plastic sheets. A cover and strap or bar fold over long garments such as coats or dresses, holding them against the inner wall surfaces of the second case section. A hanger assembly affixed to the inner top wall surface accommodates garment hangers. Optionally, hooklike apparatus connected to the first case section is selectively extendible to the outside of the case to enable toting or hanging of the open case assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Clair A. Samhammer, Arthur W. Ellsworth, James P. Sullivan, John A. Artmann, Robert A. Null
  • Patent number: D481625
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Arthur W. Ellsworth