Patents by Inventor Margaret D. Gerth

Margaret D. Gerth 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: 20230276916
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a travel case for use as a work table. The travel case is adapted to operate in two modes including a default mode, and a table mode. During default mode, the travel case is configured to function as a conventional travel case and during table mode, the travel case is configured to stand on four legs to use a case body as a horizontal support surface. The table mode is configured to allow for easy access for unpacking and packing the travel case. The travel case comprises a release switch to activate any of the default mode or table mode. The downward movement of the release switch releases the internal mechanism and opens the four legs to a stable stance. The four legs are folded to its initial position to convert the travel case from travel mode to default mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Margaret D Gerth, Robert J Gerth, Dun Wu, Qunzhu Wang, Haolei Wang, Xiaoqi Lin, Junjian Lu
  • Publication number: 20220087384
    Abstract: A travel case having features that allow the travel case to stand on four legs to form a horizontal surface suitable for use as a work table is disclosed. The travel case is adapted to operate in two modes including a default mode, and a props/table mode. In the default mode, the travel case is configured to function as a conventional travel case. In the props/table mode, the travel case is configured to stand on four legs, thereby allowing a case body to be used as an elevated horizontal support surface. The props/table mode is configured to facilitate ease of unpacking and packing of the travel case. The travel case comprises a flip switch to activate one of the default mode or props/table mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: MDG Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Bromley, Robert J. Gerth, Margaret D. Gerth
  • Publication number: 20200245734
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a multifunctional suitcase. The suitcase may include a suitcase body and a support mechanism. The support mechanism may be configured to support the suitcase body. The support mechanism may be retractable and/or foldable with respect to the suitcase body. The suitcase according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may be transformed into the table while maintaining its storage function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: MDG Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Haolei WANG, Shuang WU, Qunzhu WANG, Xiaoqi LIN, Dan WU, Robert J. Gerth, Margaret D. Gerth