Patents by Inventor Carl H. Schulman

Carl H. Schulman 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).

  • Publication number: 20180271271
    Abstract: A tray table apparatus including a furniture support structure having a storage compartment, a tray table support assembly and a tray table coupled to the tray table. The tray table and the tray table support assembly are alterable between a first configuration having a first stowed position and a first deployed state and a second configuration having a second stowed position and a second deployed state. In the first and second stowed positions, the tray table and tray table support assembly are at least partially disposed within the storage compartment. In the first deployed state, the tray table is outside of the storage compartment and extends from a first side of the furniture support structure. In the second deployed state, the tray table is outside of the storage compartment and extends from a second side of the furniture support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Patent number: 9980562
    Abstract: A tray table apparatus including a furniture support structure having a storage compartment, a tray table support assembly and a tray table coupled to the tray table. The tray table and the tray table support assembly are alterable between a first configuration having a first stowed position and a first deployed state and a second configuration having a second stowed position and a second deployed state. In the first and second stowed positions, the tray table and tray table support assembly are at least partially disposed within the storage compartment. In the first deployed state, the tray table is outside of the storage compartment and extends from a first side of the furniture support structure. In the second deployed state, the tray table is outside of the storage compartment and extends from a second side of the furniture support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Publication number: 20170156491
    Abstract: A tray table apparatus including a furniture support structure having a storage compartment, a tray table support assembly and a tray table coupled to the tray table. The tray table and the tray table support assembly are alterable between a first configuration having a first stowed position and a first deployed state and a second configuration having a second stowed position and a second deployed state. In the first and second stowed positions, the tray table and tray table support assembly are at least partially disposed within the storage compartment. In the first deployed state, the tray table is outside of the storage compartment and extends from a first side of the furniture support structure. In the second deployed state, the tray table is outside of the storage compartment and extends from a second side of the furniture support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Patent number: 9572425
    Abstract: A tray table apparatus including a tray table and a tray table support assembly coupled to the tray table. The tray table and the tray table support assembly are configured to transition between a stowed position and a deployed position. The tray table support assembly includes: a support shelf; a support arm having a first end pivotably coupled to the support shelf so as to be pivotable about a first pivot axis and a second end, the tray table pivotably coupled to the second end of the support arm so as to be pivotable about a tray table pivot axis; and an adjustable pivot stop positioned to limit pivot movement of the support arm about the first pivot axis in the deployed position, such that a selected adjustment position of the adjustable pivot stop determines an angle of inclination formed between the support arm and the support shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Publication number: 20160015170
    Abstract: A tray table apparatus including a tray table and a tray table support assembly coupled to the tray table. The tray table and the tray table support assembly are configured to transition between a stowed position and a deployed position. The tray table support assembly includes: a support shelf; a support arm having a first end pivotably coupled to the support shelf so as to be pivotable about a first pivot axis and a second end, the tray table pivotably coupled to the second end of the support arm so as to be pivotable about a tray table pivot axis; and an adjustable pivot stop positioned to limit pivot movement of the support arm about the first pivot axis in the deployed position, such that a selected adjustment position of the adjustable pivot stop determines an angle of inclination formed between the support arm and the support shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Patent number: 8714367
    Abstract: An organizer for a desk or other surface. In one aspect, the invention can be an organizer for a surface including: an elongated base assembly including a clamping member and a cover member for attaching to the surface; at least one fastening device for attaching the clamping member to the surface and for attaching the cover member to the clamping member; a pair of vertical supports attached to the cover member by the fastening device; and a plurality of horizontal rods extending between the pair of vertical supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Publication number: 20120080390
    Abstract: An organizer for a desk or other surface. In one aspect, the invention can be an organizer for a surface comprising: an elongated base assembly including a clamping member and a cover member for attaching to the surface; at least one fastening device for attaching the clamping member to the surface and for attaching the cover member to the clamping member; a pair of vertical supports attached to the cover member by the fastening device; and a plurality of horizontal rods extending between the pair of vertical supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Patent number: 8074811
    Abstract: An organizer for a desk or other surface. In one aspect, the invention can be an organizer comprising: a rack assembly comprising a pair of spaced-apart vertical supports and a plurality of horizontal rods extending between and supported by the pair of vertical supports, the plurality of horizontal rods arranged in a spaced-apart manner; an organization accessory having a rear side having a width that is greater than a distance between the vertical supports, the organization accessory having a pair of hook members extending from the rear side of the organization accessory; and the organization accessory mounted to the rack assembly so that the hook members engage one of the horizontal rods and the rear side of the organization accessory rests against the pair of vertical supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Publication number: 20100096349
    Abstract: An organizer for a desk or other surface. In one aspect, the invention can be an organizer comprising: a rack assembly comprising a pair of spaced-apart vertical supports and a plurality of horizontal rods extending between and supported by the pair of vertical supports, the plurality of horizontal rods arranged in a spaced-apart manner; an organization accessory having a rear side having a width that is greater than a distance between the vertical supports, the organization accessory having a pair of hook members extending from the rear side of the organization accessory; and the organization accessory mounted to the rack assembly so that the hook members engage one of the horizontal rods and the rear side of the organization accessory rests against the pair of vertical supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Patent number: 7641056
    Abstract: An embodiment of an organizer for a desk or other horizontal surface having an extending portion includes an elongated base assembly having a clamping member and a cover member for attaching to the extending portion, at least one fastening device for attaching the clamping member to the surface and for attaching the cover member to the clamping member, a pair of vertical supports adapted to be attached to the cover member and each support including a plurality of holes, and a plurality of horizontal accessory supporting rods extending from the slots in one of the vertical supports to the corresponding holes in the other vertical support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Patent number: 7552980
    Abstract: There is provided a furniture construction having a moveable support structured to support at least one electronic component in a first position that is generally horizontal and in a second position that is at a downwardly inclined angle at least partially within the interior of a housing so that the front and rear of the electronic component can be easily accessed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Patent number: 4166299
    Abstract: An extendable bed mechanism connected to a sofa bed to allow conversion between a sofa and a bed in an easy, facilitated manner. The mechanism is relatively inexpensive and light weight and comprises a movable panel, two pairs of brackets and two sets of wheels or rollers for supporting the panel, preventing wobble and allowing minimum physical effort. A simple locking handle is also provided for restraining the panel in an extended or a retracted position. It is contemplated that Voraspring brand expanded polymer will be used for the cushions-mattress; in combination this assures a superior sleeping surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1979
    Assignee: J.B.R. Furniture Concepts
    Inventors: Ray N. DuShane, Carl H. Schulman
  • Patent number: D508176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Patent number: D510213
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Patent number: D523665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Patent number: D336178
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Bush Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl H. Schulman, Charles D. Anacker
  • Patent number: D343072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Bush Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl H. Schulman, Charles D. Anacker
  • Patent number: D344648
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: Bush Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl H. Schulman, Charles D. Anacker
  • Patent number: D346078
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Assignee: Bush Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl H. Schulman, Charles D. Anacker