Patents by Inventor Carl S. Tanabe

Carl S. Tanabe 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).

  • Collapsible equipment rack
    Patent number: 8479928
    Abstract: A collapsible equipment rack is described. In one or more implementations, a rack is comprised of a collapsible leg assembly and removable shelving that attaches to the collapsible leg assembly. The collapsible leg assembly is configured to form a supportive stand that supports the removable shelving, which extends away from the collapsible leg assembly and is configured to hold equipment upright. In one or more implementations, the removable shelving may be removed from the rack and the collapsible leg assembly may be folded into a closed position. In the closed position, legs of the collapsible leg assembly are drawn substantially together and are disposed substantially parallel, one leg to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventors: Tammy L. Y. Tanabe, Todd A. Tanabe, Carl S. Tanabe, Toni L. Tanabe
  • Collapsible Equipment Rack
    Publication number: 20120248047
    Abstract: A collapsible equipment rack is described. In one or more implementations, a rack is comprised of a collapsible leg assembly and removable shelving that attaches to the collapsible leg assembly. The collapsible leg assembly is configured to form a supportive stand that supports the removable shelving, which extends away from the collapsible leg assembly and is configured to hold equipment upright. In one or more implementations, the removable shelving may be removed from the rack and the collapsible leg assembly may be folded into a closed position. In the closed position, legs of the collapsible leg assembly are drawn substantially together and are disposed substantially parallel, one leg to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Tammy L.Y. Tanabe, Todd A. Tanabe, Carl S. Tanabe, Toni L. Tanabe