Folding Patents (Class 108/115)
  • Patent number: 12144419
    Abstract: A flip-top table has a tabletop attached to a frame through a pivoting assembly. The tabletop is made from a ballistic resistant material and serves as a ballistic shield, rotating from its horizontal working position to a vertical shielding position. A front modesty panel is also ballistic-resistant and is mounted on the frame's front side with either a fixed connected to the frame or a hinged connection to the tabletop. A lift speed restrictor is connected between the tabletop and the frame, preventing the tabletop from being lifted too quickly and toppling the table, and it includes a biasing mechanism that provides a lifting force and helps to hold the tabletop in the shielding position. Visual markings on the table indicate to persons that the table can be used as a ballistic shield. Casters allow one or more tables to be quickly moved and repositioned into a defensive arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: First Line Furniture, LLC
    Inventors: Richard James Trubacek, Alexander Roland Unger, Kyle Leonard Kostos
  • Patent number: 12059070
    Abstract: A flip-folding lift desk includes: a support base, the bottom surface of the support base having at least three support members, the top surface of the support base having a connection seat extending in a direction away from the support members; a lift assembly arranged to rise and fall along its length direction, one end of the lift assembly being rotatably connected to the connection seat, so that the lift assembly can switch between two states in the length direction, including one in which the lift assembly is perpendicular to the support base, and the other in which the lift assembly is parallel to the support base; a rotation locking assembly comprising a fixed disk, a locking block, a rotating disk, a torsion spring, and a driving block; and a top assembly connected to the rotating disk on the rotation locking assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: QIDONG VISION MOUNTS MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yingchun Lu, Fenglei Huang, Hairong Lu
  • Patent number: 11974663
    Abstract: A folding table includes a table board, a supporting frame, a folding module, two supporting columns and a pair of caster feet. The folding module is fixed between the table board and the supporting frame, so that the table board is able to rotate and fix on the supporting frame. The two supporting columns are installed to the supporting frame, and the caster feet are respectively installed to the supporting columns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: GAIN-PING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chiu-Ting Lin
  • Patent number: 11882929
    Abstract: One or more devices are provided that are configured to detachably engage within a modular system. The one or more devices are expandable to provide a surface to perform work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron S. Blumenthal, Aaron M. Williams, Ryan C. Dick, Tyler J. Smith, Benjamin T. Jones, George Barton, Matthew A. Lownik
  • Patent number: 11882930
    Abstract: A table includes a tabletop and a frame supporting the tabletop. The frame includes a mounting assembly, first and second leg assemblies coupled with the mounting assembly, and first and second supporting assemblies to control rotation of the first and second leg assemblies. The frame also includes one or more couplers disposed at a mounting member of the mounting assembly to connect the mounting assembly with the first and second supporting assemblies or to connect the mounting assembly with the tabletop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 11737556
    Abstract: A freestanding folding table is capable of being placed over a washer, dryer, or both, and any utility tub creating an easily accessible laundry folding space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: The Folding Table LLC
    Inventors: Baron Saterbak, Mallory Heroldt
  • Patent number: 11684153
    Abstract: A hollow table top comprises a top plate and a bottom plate stacked together. The edge of the bottom surface of the table top is disposed with a metal frame. The edge of the top plate is disposed with a downwardly extending top plate side. The metal frame is disposed with a protruding portion in the horizontal direction extending out of the top plate side. The protruding portion protects the joint of the top plate and the bottom plate. The external edge of the table top has double-layer appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: NEW-TEC INTEGRATION (XIAMEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Luhao Leng
  • Patent number: 11682324
    Abstract: A stand for a touch screen device, including a base including at least two wheels, wherein the wheels are retractable within the base. The stand also includes a frame including a first end and a second end, attached by its first end to the base. Furthermore, the stand includes a support for the touch screen device, attachable to the frame at the proximity of the second end of the frame. The support includes means for rotating the support with respect to the frame and means for locking the support with respect to the frame. The stand also includes a battery and means for connecting the battery to the touch screen device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Inventor: Jarkko Jokelainen
  • Patent number: 11641942
    Abstract: A storage system includes a shelf bracket that has an elongate rigid mounting structure. The shelf bracket includes a top arm extending outwardly from, and orthogonal to, the elongate rigid mounting structure. The shelf bracket further includes a bottom arm extending outwardly from the elongate rigid mounting structure, at an angle of between 5-60 degrees. The bottom arm is in the form of a strut channel that includes a U-shaped cross section that includes a back wall, two opposed side walls extending downwardly from the back wall, each of the opposed side walls extending to an inwardly extending portion, which extends to an edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Inventor: Kenneth John Rockley
  • Patent number: 11583068
    Abstract: An adjustable table apparatus and related method can include a table configured to adjust between an operative position and a collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Halcon Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Saintmane Conway, Brady John Niebolte, Jacob Edward Snowbarger
  • Patent number: 11540652
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for an erectable shelf display can transition between a collapsed flattened configuration and a deployed standing display configuration simply and quickly without the need for tools, fasteners, adhesives, or complicated instruction. The erectable shelf display makes use of a foldable frame and folding shelves that work in conjunction to allow the erectable shelf to have a collapsed flattened configuration for storage and transportation and a deployed standing display configuration wherein the foldable frame maintains and locks the deployed configuration of the shelves into place, while the deployed configuration of the shelves maintains and locks the foldable frame in the deployed standing display configuration. This allows the erectable shelf display to be formed of lighter, less durable, and/or disposable materials typically used for temporary displays but still support weight comparative to a permanent display and have durability more comparable to a permanent display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Abbott-Action, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew C. Summerfield
  • Patent number: 11376148
    Abstract: A combined structure of a wearable apparatus includes: a torso fastening part fixedly fastened to a wearer's torso; a fixed link extending from the torso fastening part to a position above a wearer's shoulder; a first link and a second link being respectively coupled to the fixed link to be laterally rotatable, and crossing each other while being vertically spaced apart from each other; a rotatable part disposed at a position above the wearer's shoulder, and coupled to the first link and the second link to be laterally rotatable; a connecting part coupled to the rotatable part; and an upper arm module coupled to be rotatable upward or downward about the connecting part while an end thereof is coupled to the connecting part at a position corresponding to an upper end portion of a wearer's upper arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Kyu Jung Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Beom Su Kim, Dong Jin Hyun, Ki Hyeon Bae
  • Patent number: 11266230
    Abstract: A blow-molded plastic structure, such as a tabletop, may include an undercut. For example, the tabletop may include a frame receiving portion and a frame connecting structure with an undercut may be disposed in the frame receiving portion. A portion of the frame may contact or engage the frame connecting structure, such as the undercut, when the frame is connected to the tabletop. In an exemplary embodiment, a first side of the frame receiving portion may include a first frame connecting portion with an undercut and a second side of the frame receiving portion may include a second frame connecting portion with an undercut. The first frame connecting portion with an undercut may be disposed on an opposing surface from the second frame connecting portion with an undercut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Jones, Charles Monsen, Kevin Boydston, Frank M. Clegg
  • Patent number: 11219822
    Abstract: An electronic gaming lap board provides a support rest for a gamer's elbows and forearms while operating a controller during play in a gaming environment. The electronic gaming lap board facilitates the maintenance of good posture while the gamer is engaged with the gaming environment. One or more gaming enhancement devices may be carried by the electronic gaming lap board, including acoustic, vibratory, and illumination devices. A communications module may electrically connect the one or more gaming enhancement devices to one or more of a game console, mobile computing device, cellular phone, or tablet device. The communications module may also provide a broadband wireless hotspot for connection of the game console or mobile computing device to a computer network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: Brandon Lamar Johnson
  • Patent number: 11147367
    Abstract: An article of furniture can include a flipping actuation mechanism. A privacy screen apparatus can also be connectable to the article of furniture. The flipping actuation mechanism and the privacy screen apparatus can each be configured to facilitate flipping and stacking or nesting of tables or other types of articles of furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Pavel Ruzicka, Mark P. Scafini
  • Patent number: 11147365
    Abstract: A blow-molded plastic structure, such as a table top, may include an undercut. For example, the table top may include a frame receiving portion and a frame connecting structure with an undercut may be disposed in the frame receiving portion. A first portion of the frame may contact or engage the frame connecting structure when the frame is connected to the table top. In an exemplary embodiment, a first side of the frame receiving portion may include a first frame connecting portion with an undercut and a second side of the frame receiving portion may include a second frame connecting portion with an undercut. The first frame connecting portion with an undercut may be disposed on an opposing surface from the second frame connecting portion with an undercut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Jones, Charles Monsen, Kevin Boydston, Frank Clegg
  • Patent number: 11102973
    Abstract: A collapsible hunting stand having a first shooting bench having a north shooting bench. A first east shooting bench, a first west shooting bench, and a second shooting bench pivotally coupled to the first shooting bench. The second shooting bench having a south shooting bench, a second east shooting bench, and a second west shooting bench. A first telescopic leg pivotally coupled to the first shooting bench. A second telescopic leg pivotally coupled to the first shooting bench. A third telescopic leg pivotally coupled to the second shooting bench. A fourth telescopic leg pivotally coupled to the second shooting bench. A hunting station enclosed by the first shooting bench and the second shooting bench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventor: Val Neshyba
  • Patent number: 11033101
    Abstract: A table with a tilting tabletop and ground support legs, having elements adapted to cause, upon a tilting of the tabletop, also a rotation of the ground support legs with respect to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: METALMECCANICA ALBA SRL
    Inventors: Nicola Bonato, Marco Bragagnolo, Francesco Sabini, Fabrice Frison, Maurizio Dallan
  • Patent number: 10866068
    Abstract: A flip-top table has a tabletop attached to a frame through a pivoting assembly. The tabletop is made from a ballistic-resistant material allowing it to be used as a ballistic shield when it rotates from its horizontal working position to a vertical shielding position. A front modesty panel is also ballistic-resistant and is mounted between the front legs of the frame. A lift speed restrictor is connected between the tabletop and the frame which prevents the user from lifting the tabletop too quickly which could topple the table, and it includes a biasing mechanism that provides a lifting force and helps to hold the tabletop in the shielding position. The table also includes visual indicators that readily indicate to persons around the table that the table can be converted into a ballistic shield. Casters allow one or more tables to be quickly moved and repositioned into a defensive arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: First Line Furniture, LLC
    Inventors: Richard James Trubacek, Kyle Leonard Kostos, Alexander Roland Unger
  • Patent number: 10780993
    Abstract: A protection apparatus employed in the construction of aircraft can be collapsed to a small configuration to enable insertion of the apparatus to access openings in a structure of the aircraft, for example an access opening in a wing of the aircraft, to position the protection apparatus inside the aircraft structure. Once inside the aircraft structure, the protection apparatus can be expanded from its collapsed configuration and positioned over components in the aircraft structure, for example hydraulic tubing or electric wiring, to protect those components from damage by a worker working in the aircraft structure above the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Brian M. Hass, David J. Zimmer, Christopher J. Wheaton, Jeffrey J. Ravenberg, Kelli Dawn Simon
  • Patent number: 10617207
    Abstract: A transformable table includes a base, a transformable platform mounted on the base, a lifting mechanism that drives the transformable platform to move up and down, and an interlocking member that draws the transformable platform to pivot. Thereby, the up and down movements of the lifting mechanism can make the transformable platform pivot accordingly so that the surface of the transformable platform can be selectively posed at different angles required by different applications, thereby allowing the transformable table to be used with versatility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: KELLY INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventor: Shu Chen Hsiao
  • Patent number: 10582767
    Abstract: A flat pack table comprises a first straight bar, a second straight bar, a first U-shaped bar, a second U-shaped bar, and a rectangular table top. The flat pack table is arrangeable into a compact state in which the first U-shaped bar and second U-shaped bar are nested around the table top and the straight bars. The straight bars, the U-shaped bars, and the table top have an identical width. In the compact state, the table is insertable into a packing box having an inner width no greater than the width of the table components. The flat pack table takes up a packing area within the box that is over ninety percent of the total packing area of the box. After removing the table from the box, the table is assemblable into an end table. Compact packing of the table provides for optimal storing, shipping, and transporting of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Zinus Inc.
    Inventor: Youn Jae Lee
  • Patent number: 10562174
    Abstract: A workbench includes a work support structure, a first leg member, a second leg member, a handle; and a rack and pinion system coupling the first leg, the second leg, and the handle. Moving the handle relative to the work support structure causes both the first leg member and the second leg member to extend from or retract into the work support structure via movement in the rack and pinion system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.
    Inventors: Adar Omry, Abraham Faibish, Mickey Menirom, Miki Birnbaum, Shalom Saigauvker, Robbie Tzemach
  • Patent number: 10421579
    Abstract: A blank of material to be folded into a product display container is disclosed. The blank is substantially rectangular in shape and has a first edge, a second edge opposite of the first edge, a third edge disposed adjacent to the first edge and the second edge and a fourth edge disposed opposite the third edge. The blank comprises a tab disposed adjacent to the fourth edge; a plurality of perpendicular folds, wherein each perpendicular fold extends across the width of the blank and is disposed substantially perpendicular to the first edge and the second edge; and a plurality of angular folds, wherein each angular fold extends across the width of the blank and is disposed at a non-perpendicular angle with respect to the first edge and the second edge. The blank is utilized to make a tornado shaped product display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Shafer, Robert Berg
  • Patent number: 10398221
    Abstract: A multi-position table includes a substructure for resting on a base, a superstructure pivotable between a first table position for use while sitting and a second table position for use while standing. The superstructure includes a first support associated with the first table position, the first support having a first top surface spaced a first distance from the base when the superstructure is in the first table position; a second support associated with the second table position, the second support having a second top surface spaced a second distance from the base when the superstructure is in the second table position, the second distance being different that the first distance. The table includes a locking member for locking a first and a second adjusting element together to prevent unintended movement from the first table position to the second table position or from the second table position to the first table position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Inventor: Benjamin Zünkeler
  • Patent number: 10362860
    Abstract: A flat pack table comprises a first straight bar, a second straight bar, a first U-shaped bar, a second U-shaped bar, and a rectangular table top. The flat pack table is arrangeable into a compact state in which the first U-shaped bar and second U-shaped bar are nested around the table top and the straight bars. The straight bars, the U-shaped bars, and the table top have an identical width. In the compact state, the table is insertable into a packing box having an inner width no greater than the width of the table components. The flat pack table takes up a packing area within the box that is over ninety percent of the total packing area of the box. After removing the table from the box, the table is assemblable into an end table. Compact packing of the table provides for optimal storing, shipping, and transporting of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Zinus Inc.
    Inventor: Youn Jae Lee
  • Patent number: 10349737
    Abstract: A height-adjustable frame for furniture, such as a worktable or desk, is disclosed. The frame includes first and second height-adjustable leg elements pivotable about first and second pivot axes between folded-out and folded-in positions. A rotatable shaft is arranged between the first and second leg elements to synchronously drive first and second height adjustment arrangements. The shaft includes a middle section and first and second end sections pivotable towards the middle section about respective first and second joint axes. A locking structure is included that locks the first and second leg elements in a folded-out position, when the first and second joint axes do not run approximately parallel to the first and second pivot axes, and that unlocks when the first and second joint axes run approximately parallel to the first and second pivot axes to permit the first and second leg elements to pivot into a folded-in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: VITRA PATENTE AG
    Inventors: Stefan Keller, Helmut Schütt
  • Patent number: 10295311
    Abstract: The invention is a piece of furniture that can be converted into a ballistic shield wherein a surface of the furniture is pivotally attached to a frame and rotates between a traditional working position and a shield position. The piece of furniture has a front modesty panel mounted between the front legs where an edge of the pivoting tabletop overlaps the upper edge of the modesty screen when rotated into the shield position. Additionally, the pivoting mechanism comprises a lift speed restricting mechanism that prevents the user from lifting the surface too quickly and prevents toppling along with a biasing mechanism to help hold the surface in the shield position. The invention also has a unique color coded system to easily indicate to a user that the piece of furniture can be converted into a ballistic shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: First Line Furniture, LLC
    Inventors: Richard James Trubacek, Kyle Leonard Kostos, Alexander Roland Unger
  • Patent number: 10227162
    Abstract: A stackable wooden crate that can be assembled and disassembled without tools, and stored flat is provided. The crate may include: two sides with box joint tabs, two sides with matching box joint recesses, a bottom, and a lid. The sides may come together at box joints held together with strap binding that stretches tight when the sides are folded 90 degrees to each other. A modified strap binding on one corner of the box is held tight via a tensioner buckle. The bottom is held captive by the four sides. The lid rests between four tabs that extend upward out of all four sides. When the lid is removed, multiple crates can be stacked, the upper crate held in place by the lower crate's four tabs which interface with recesses on the bottom of the upper crate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Inventor: Clark Evan Davis
  • Patent number: 10206494
    Abstract: Proposed is a table frame for a table comprising a tabletop (1), wherein at least one support device (7) for supporting the tabletop (1) is provided, wherein the support device (7) comprises at least one support element (7) having a longitudinal axis (14), wherein at least one pivoting unit (13), having at least one pivot axis (11), for pivoting the support device (7) is provided such that the support device (7) is pivotable between a first, substantially horizontally arranged table position and a second, raised table position, wherein a base frame (2), comprising at least one crossmember element (9) oriented substantially parallel to the pivot axis (11), for supporting the pivotable support device (7) is provided, wherein at least one first fixing unit (13) for fixing the support device (7) in the first, substantially horizontally arranged table position is provided, wherein at least one second fixing unit (33) for fixing the support device (7) in the second, raised table position is provided, wherein at lea
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: KONRAD MERKT GMBH
    Inventor: Juergen Gretscher
  • Patent number: 10165853
    Abstract: An improved system and method of automatic folding and storage of furniture is disclosed. In one embodiment, an improved combination foldable table and seats system provides a mechanism for automatically raising the combination foldable table and seats system to a ceiling before automatically folding the legs of the table to which foldable seats are attached. In this manner, the combination foldable table and seats system can be folded, stored and again lowered to the ground without the need for a user to lift or move furniture and without the need for extra storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Inventor: Reza Omidinejad
  • Patent number: 10153656
    Abstract: A five-device-in-one solar-charging sun-visor foldable tiltable workstation comprises: an umbrella post, solar panels attached to the umbrella post, an electricity converter connected to the solar panels, a battery connected to the electricity converter for charging mobile devices, an electrical wire connected to the battery, a retractable extendable cable connected to the electrical wire, a spool rotationally connected to the retractable extendable cable, UBS connectors connected to the retractable extendable cable, an adjustable clamp attached to the umbrella post, having memory-stick and sunglass holders, a rotatable foldable tiltable table attached to the adjustable clamp, a foldable tiltable cup-holding system molded in the table for holding drinks in multiple angles, a waterproof transparent hooded pouch attached to the table for holding mobile devices in multiple angles while a user stands, sits, or swim in front of, or lays down under the pouch, and foldable tiltable sun-visors foldably hinged on the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Inventor: Dee Volin
  • Patent number: 10111506
    Abstract: A display device for a walker is disclosed which has a panel having a front surface, a back surface, a left side, a right side, an upper side, a lower side, and printed matter printed on the front surface, a first left side attachment device and a second left side attachment device each extending out from the left side of the panel, a first right side attachment device and a second right side attachment device each extending out from the right side of the panel, an upper attachment device extending out from the upper side, a lower attachment device extending out from the lower side, and a back attachment device extending out from the back surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Inventor: Michael J Brenner
  • Patent number: 10098449
    Abstract: A rotary engaging assembly includes a first fixed seat, a second fixed seat, a movable rotatable block, and an engaging block. The second fixed seat is fixedly connected with the first fixed seat and has a protruding portion facing the first fixed seat, and the protruding portion has an engaging block accommodating space. The movable rotatable block has a perforating hole and is sleeved on the protruding portion, and the movable rotatable block has a first groove and a second groove formed at an edge of the perforating hole. The engaging block is restricted within the engaging block accommodating space and movable within the engaging block accommodating space. The engaging block can be engaged with the first groove or the second groove, and the engaging block move within the engaging block accommodating space to be engaged or disengaged with the movable rotatable block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: HANGZHOU DECHANG HARDWARE & FURNITURE CO., LTD
    Inventor: Dechang Chen
  • Patent number: 10064491
    Abstract: A folding chair comprising: a seat comprising a seat panel fixed to two seat supports, a backrest comprising a flexible backrest panel and two backrest supports having respective upper portions that engage respective side edges of said flexible backrest panel, a folding frame carrying the seat and the backrest and comprising a first structure including a pair of rear legs and a second structure including a pair of front legs, wherein the first structure and the second structure are articulated together about a first axis, a pair of joints each comprising a first half-coupling fixed to a respective rear leg and a second half-coupling fixed to a respective front leg, wherein the first half-coupling, the second half-coupling, and a respective seat support are rotatable relative to each other about said first axis, so that the first structure, the second structure and the seat are rotatable about said first axis between a position of use and a storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: PRO-CORD S.P.A.
    Inventor: Giancarlo Piretti
  • Patent number: 10039373
    Abstract: Disclosed are height adjustment devices and folding tables. A height adjustment device includes movably coupled inner and outer sleeves. The inner and outer sleeves are coupled to first and second legs of a table. The height adjustment device also includes an elastic positioning pin and a cord. The elastic positioning pin is disposed on an external side of the outer sleeve to selectively engage with the inner sleeve. The cord is coupled to the elastic positioning pin and configured to pull the elastic positioning pin outward to disengage the elastic positioning pin from the inner and/or outer sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 9950728
    Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible furniture article. The collapsible furniture article comprises a horizontal support surface that articulates about a main support between an extended position and a collapsed position with respect thereto. A first primary leg is connected to the main support pivotally between an extended position and a collapsed position with respect thereto. A first secondary leg is pivotally connected to the first primary leg pivotally between an extended position and a collapsed position with respect thereto. The legs in the extended position are disposed to support the horizontal support surface in a horizontal position. In collapsed position, the primary legs are positioned between the collapsed support horizontal surface and the collapsed secondary legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: KNOLL, INC.
    Inventors: Allan Weiser, Michael David Beltz, Adam Joseph Kessler, Conrad M. Marini
  • Patent number: 9918548
    Abstract: A multitier collapsible stand provides enhanced lateral stability while supporting an object, such as a television, on multiple tiers, and also presents an aesthetic décor that enhances the appearance of the object. The stand utilizes a collapsible support frame that supports multiple tiers of support panels in a tiered relationship. The support frame also collapses for enhanced portability and stowage. The support frame comprises three arms that are traversed by a pair of cross bars for enhanced structural integrity. A rear panel positions coplanar to the arms. Left and right lateral members hingedly join the arms to the rear panel. The lateral members carry multiple support panels. A hinge enables hinged articulation between arms, lateral members, and the rear panel for collapsing the stand. A buckle hinge allows for hinged articulation and separation between arms, lateral members, and the rear panel for collapsibility. An attachable vertical stand supports a television.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventor: Harry Kai Lee
  • Patent number: 9874012
    Abstract: A module for mounting within a ceiling panel assembly. The module includes an upper mounting frame that includes a main body portion that defines a central opening, a lower mounting frame that is at least partially received in the central opening of the upper mounting frame, and a latch assembly. The main body portion of the upper mounting frame includes a flange extending outwardly therefrom. The lower mounting frame is pivotable with respect to the upper mounting frame between a first position and a second position. The latch assembly is associated with a first end of the upper mounting frame and the lower mounting frame. When the latch assembly is released the lower mounting frame pivots from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: C&D ZODIAC, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Shimizu, Scott Savian
  • Patent number: 9689168
    Abstract: A modular system for setting flooring transitions with adequate pressure during setup and curing of adhesive. The floor-transition-setting system includes a plurality of members such as a connector-body, a plurality of extension-bodies, a plurality of leg-members, and a plurality of pressure-feet. The connector-tubular-body being in functional and adjustable combination with each of the plurality of female-push-button-couplers. Each of the plurality of extension-bodies has a male-push-button-adjuster-coupler and an extension-tubular-body. The system may include one or more assemblies and may be configured without the use of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan Shawn Corness, Roger James Grafstrom
  • Patent number: 9642451
    Abstract: Provided is a folding table for which a work of installing leg units on a tabletop is simplified, and squeaking and rattling are prevented even when the tabletop is used for a long period of time, so that the tabletop can be rotated smoothly. A protruding portion that protrudes in a horizontal direction is integrally formed on a bracket. By providing, on an upper portion of the leg units, a fitting hole into which the protruding portion fits and fitting the protruding portion into the fitting hole while crimping a distal end of the protruding portion in the horizontal direction, the bracket is connected to the leg units, and the tabletop is rotated using the protruding portion as a rotating shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: OKAMURA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Naoyuki Okuda, Kenji Nakamura
  • Patent number: 9629451
    Abstract: An article of furniture can include a base attached to a frame to support the frame on a floor. A tabletop may be attached to the frame. The frame and/or the tabletop may be attached to a folding mechanism so that first and second sections of the tabletop are moveable so that the tabletop is adjustable from an unfolded position to a folded position and vice versa. The folding mechanism may include a plurality of spring elements connected to a plurality of hinges that are configured to help control an amount of force needed for adjusting the tabletop's position and the rate of speed at which the tabletop is rotatable between its folded and unfolded positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Harper
  • Patent number: 9560911
    Abstract: A configurable table, comprises a first element link frame, a second element link frame, a first connection node, a second connection node, and a plurality of magnetic elements. Each of the connection nodes comprises a channel, the channel have a plurality of holders. The plurality of magnetic elements are disposed in the plurality of holders and connecting to the first element link frame and the second element fame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Eleven23 Marketing, LLC
    Inventor: Armen Sevada Gharabegian
  • Patent number: 9538839
    Abstract: A furnishing element, such as a table, a stool, or a desk includes a support structure having at least one support leg defining a vertical axis, a support shelf, supported by and connected to the support structure by a connector. In a use configuration, the support shelf is parallel to a horizontal plane. The connector includes a first joint and a second joint independent of each other. The first joint identifies a first hinge axis parallel to the horizontal plane to permit rotation and folding of the support shelf towards the support structure, to position the support shelf perpendicular to the horizontal plane in a folded configuration. The second joint identifies a second hinge axis which permits rotation of the support leg towards the support shelf, to position the support leg parallel to the horizontal plane in a folded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: ARPER S.p.A.
    Inventor: Carlo Favaro
  • Patent number: 9451824
    Abstract: A television support assembly that provides enhanced lateral stability and hinges that pivot up to 90° and separate for facilitated collapsibility and assemblage. The assembly provides elongated arms, legs, connecting bars, and a rear frame that hingedly interconnect through separable buckle hinges and simple hinges to easily move between an expanded position and a collapsed position. The assembly also provides a pair of support shafts disposed transversely across the assembly for enhancing lateral stability in the expanded position. The rigidity of the support shafts enhances lateral structural integrity for supporting the weight of the television. An attachable vertical bracket can be detachably fastened to hold a flat screen television. Shelves can be installed between the arms for storage or additional entertainment components. Doors and windows may also be added for functionality or aesthetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventor: Harry Kai Lee
  • Patent number: 9377813
    Abstract: A supporting structure is for supporting a portable electronic device, the supporting structure includes a holder and a plurality of supporting portions. The holder is configured to be extendedly adjusted along a length of the holder. The supporting portions are defined in a back of the portable electronic device. The holder is configured to detachably engage with one of the supporting portions to support the portable electronic device at a predetermined supporting angle related to a placing spot of the portable electronic device. A portable electronic device employing the supporting structure is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung-Cheng Liu, Hsiao-Ping Chiu
  • Patent number: 9364078
    Abstract: A folding table has a plank member having a plank member forward end and a plank member rearward end. A substantially vertical member is pivotally connected to the plank member. The substantially vertical member has a substantially vertical member upper end and a substantially vertical member lower end. The plank member is pivotally connected to the substantially vertical member upper end. A first leg has a first leg upper portion telescopically connected to the first leg lower portion so that the first leg upper portion slides relative to the first leg lower portion. The first leg upper portion has a first leg upper portion upper end and a first leg upper portion lower end. The first leg upper portion upper end is pivotally connected to the substantially vertical member upper end. The first leg has a first leg stowed position which is telescopically retracted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventors: Jennifer Ying Lai, Jiaxun Cao
  • Patent number: 9226572
    Abstract: A folding table has a plank, a substantially vertical support member, and a first leg having a first leg first section and a first leg second section. The first leg first section slides relative to the first leg second section when the table is folded between a deployed position and a stowed position. The first leg has an adjustable length. The first leg has a first leg upper joint allowing the first leg to fold between a first leg deployed position and a vertical stowed position. A second leg has a second leg first section and a second leg second section. The second leg first section is jointed to the second leg second section. The second leg has a second leg upper joint connected to the plank or the plank frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventors: Jennifer Ying Lai, Jiaxun Cao
  • Patent number: 9179766
    Abstract: A folding table has a plank, a substantially vertical support member, and a first leg that can have a first leg first section and a first leg second section. The first leg first section slides relative to the first leg second section when the table is folded between a deployed position and a stowed position. The first leg has an adjustable length. The first leg has a first leg upper joint allowing the first leg to fold between a first leg deployed position and a vertical stowed position. A second leg has a second leg first section and a second leg second section. The second leg first section is jointed to the second leg second section. The second leg has a second leg upper joint connected to the plank or the plank frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventors: Jennifer Ying Lai, Jiaxun Cao
  • Patent number: 9149111
    Abstract: An adjustable tray table having a tabletop, a tabletop support connected to the tabletop, and a base assembly attached to the tabletop support and configured to allow the tabletop to move from a substantially vertical orientation to a substantially horizontal orientation. The base support includes a spring-biased squeezable latch, which has a squeezed position and a released position. The latch is configured to engage an engagement opening in the tabletop support, which fixes the tabletop support in a desired orientation corresponding to the engagement opening. The latch is also configured to disengage from the engagement opening and to slide along a slot in the tabletop support until it reaches a different engagement opening corresponding to a different orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Zhuhai Shichang Metals Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen-Sheng Lin