Legs Fold Axially Parallel To Surface Edges Patents (Class 108/129)
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Patent number: 11937696Abstract: A blow-molded unitary structure includes a panel having first and second panel walls and a generally hollow interior between the first and second panel walls. The structure also includes one or more different types of strengthening elements monolithically formed with the panel and across a substantial portion of the panel to enhance the strength of the structure. A strengthening element can be a depression recessing from the second panel wall toward an interior of the panel, a protrusion protruding from the second panel wall toward an exterior of the panel, a rib protruding outwardly toward the exterior of the panel and a trench formed by side walls of adjacent protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
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Patent number: 11877647Abstract: An inner support panel includes a first partial panel, a second partial panel, a first layer, a second layer a first panel portion, a second panel portion, a first layer, a second layer, and at least one support structure. The first layer is stacked on the second layer. The first partial panel includes one or two combinations consisting of at least part of the first layer and at least part of the second layer. The second partial panel includes one or two combinations consisting of at least the other part of the first layer and at least the other part of the second layer. The first partial panel and the second partial panel are connected to each other and form a hollow structure by defining a cavity. At least part of the second partial panel extends towards the cavity to form the support structure. The first partial panel can be supported by the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Inventor: Jinglei Jiang
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Patent number: 11607092Abstract: A collapsible toilet footrest has a foot platform and two collapsible sidewalls, the sidewalls having one or more hinges. When not in use, the user may collapse the sidewalls, which are closed between the foot platform and a front face. When in use, the sidewalls may be locked or otherwise secured into position so as to create a stable, raised foot platform.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: SQUATTY POTTY USA, LLCInventors: Tony Nethercott, Phillip Dietz, Dennis Leavitt
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Patent number: 11576813Abstract: In order to maximize spatial utilization and to minimize the volume of a thermotherapy bed so that the thermotherapy bed can be easily stored or moved, the thermotherapy bed includes: a bed body having a thermotherapy device placed therein; side frames connected to both side surfaces of the bed body, respectively; and bed legs configured to support the bed body and connected to the side frames, respectively, wherein the thermotherapy device is placed in a center of the bed body and forms a protrusion on a bottom surface of the bed body, and the bed legs are folded to face an inside of the bed body and are accommodated in spaces formed at both sides of the thermotherapy device.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: CERAGEM CO., LTD.Inventors: Dong Myoung Lee, Ho Sang Yu, Jin Cheol Park, Sang Ho Choi, Keun Young Paek
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Patent number: 11564492Abstract: A blow-molded unitary structure includes a panel having first and second panel walls and a generally hollow interior between the first and second panel walls. The structure also includes one or more different types of strengthening elements monolithically formed with the panel and across a substantial portion of the panel to enhance the strength of the structure. A strengthening element can be a depression recessing from the second panel wall toward an interior of the panel, a protrusion protruding from the second panel wall toward an exterior of the panel, a rib protruding outwardly toward the exterior of the panel and a trench formed by side walls of adjacent protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
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Patent number: 11564494Abstract: A blow-molded unitary structure includes a panel having first and second panel walls and a generally hollow interior between the first and second panel walls. The structure also includes one or more different types of strengthening elements monolithically formed with the panel and across a substantial portion of the panel to enhance the strength of the structure. A strengthening element can be a depression recessing from the second panel wall toward an interior of the panel, a protrusion protruding from the second panel wall toward an exterior of the panel, a rib protruding outwardly toward the exterior of the panel and a trench formed by side walls of adjacent protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2022Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
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Patent number: 11130434Abstract: A trunk cooler removably connected under a seat of a vehicle, the trunk cooler including a base cooler receptacle to store at least one item therein, a plurality of retractable legs disposed on a bottom surface of the base cooler receptacle to support the base cooler receptacle in response to moving the plurality of retractable legs from being retracted in a first vertical position to at least partially extended in a second vertical position, and a cooling system to inject cold air into an interior portion of the base cooler.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Inventor: Jesse Ernst
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Patent number: 10973292Abstract: A combination bag workbench is provided herein. The combination bag workbench may include a rectangular bottom portion, a pair of wheels, and four legs rotatably coupled to the bottom portion. The bottom portion may include a length, a width, a pair of lengthwise sides defined parallel to the length, and a pair of widthwise sides defined parallel to the width. The pairs of lengthwise and widthwise sides define corners of the bottom portion. The pair of wheels may be coupled to the bottom portion along one widthwise side of the pair widthwise sides. Each leg may be coupled adjacent to a respective corner of the bottom portion. The four legs are configurable in a retracted position or an extended position associated with at least one of the legs extending beyond at least one of a nearest respective lengthwise side or a nearest respective widthwise side.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Inventor: Caleb Crye
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Patent number: 10522942Abstract: A securing module includes a positioning member, a fixing member, a wire management member, and a cover. The positioning member is disposed on a case. The fixing member is passed through the positioning member and fixed to the case. The wire management member is disposed on the fixing member. The cover is assembled to the case. The cover includes at least one hook, a clamping component, and a hollow shell. The at least one hook and the clamping component are disposed on the hollow shell. The hollow shell covers the positioning member, the fixing member, and the wire management member. The clamping component is selectively moved between a fixing position and a releasing position. When the at least one hook is snap-fit to the case and the clamping component is located at the fixing position, the clamping component clamps the positioning member so that the hollow shell is fixed to the case.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventor: Cheng-En Tsai
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Patent number: 10506870Abstract: A table top utilising an anchor affixed to the said table top and at least one leg to support the table top above a ground surface. The anchor is adapted to engage with the leg via a pivoting joint, such that the leg can pivot between an active position where leg is presented to engage with the ground to support the table top above the ground, and a stowed position wherein the leg is disposed to extend substantially adjacent (preferably parallel) to the lower surface of said table top. The leg is releasably retained in the stowed position by the interaction of a catch and receiver at a location distal from the pivoting joint.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: BCG DESIGN GROUP LIMITEDInventors: Andrew David Cameron, Han Young Hwang, Lee David Blattmann
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Patent number: 10450799Abstract: An attachable platform providing a work surface affixed to the top cap of the ladder. The device includes a work surface and rails along the exterior edges of the work surface and slots therein. The slots receive an attachment device such as a hook and loop strap to attach the platform to the ladder. Protrusions are found on the back surface of the platform and are designed to accommodate the top cap of a ladder.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Workstation Integrated, LLCInventor: James Lawler
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Patent number: 10426301Abstract: A method of providing access to a sink by a diminutive person in a public restroom and an individual in a wheelchair. The method comprising providing a sink positioned above the floor and also includes providing an unobstructed frontal approach zone of at least thirty inches in width in front of the sink. A sink access device is provided having a first upright position positioned outside the unobstructed frontal approach zone. In this position, an individual in a wheelchair has access to the sink. The sink access device may be deployed into a horizontal position into the frontal approach zone providing access to the sink for a diminutive person such as a child. The sink access device includes a bias for biasing the sink access device in the first natural vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Inventors: Joi Sumpton, Paul Sumpton
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Patent number: 10405646Abstract: A liftable table foot frame (1) that is easily assembled includes a horizontal frame body (10), a post (20), a side wing (30) and a linking mechanism (40). The horizontal frame body (10) includes a horizontal rod (11). One end of the post (20) pivotally connects to the horizontal rod (11). The side wing (30) includes a plate body (31) and inserting blocks (32) connected to the plate body (31). The inserting blocks (32) separately couple with an end of the horizontal rod (11). The linking mechanism (40) connects the post (20) and the side wing (30). When the post (20) is turned out relative to the horizontal rod (11), the inserting blocks (32) are driven toward the horizontal rod (11) through the linking mechanism (40) to tense and position. Thus, easiness and convenience of assembling can be increased.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: TIMOTION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Kuan-Shu Tseng, Chou-Hsin Wu, Tsung-Ling Lee
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Patent number: 10206469Abstract: The present invention provides an item of luggage (1) having a receptacle (2) to receive items to be transported, a support (14) for the receptacle, a pair of wheels (5, 6) connected to the support (9) and a handle (3) connected to the support (14), with the support (9), receptacle (2), wheels (5, 6) and handle (3) being arranged such that the handle (3) may be used to push or pull the receptacle (2) along on the pair of wheels (5, 6) in the manner of a conventional flight bag. The item further comprises a footplate (11) pivotally attached to the support at one end and with a wheel at the other end.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: HY-PRO INTERNATIONAL LTDInventor: Simon Pickavance
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Patent number: 10106181Abstract: A collapsible, mobile, tack cart capable of storing a saddle, saddle pads, cinches, bedding bail, boots, blankets, buckets, shampoo, brushes, hoof picks and the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Inventor: Conrad Fischhaber
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Patent number: 9690396Abstract: A paperless blueprint drafting table system for full-scale viewing, editing, and annotating of paperless blueprints features a base having a pivoting table top located thereon. The table top features a planar table top surface. A table top aperture is centrally located in the table top. The table top is located at an adjustable angle with respect to the base. The system features a transparent window located in the table top aperture having a planar window top surface. The window top surface is located flush with the table top surface on a window ledge. The window is rigid, scratch resistant, and break resistant. The system features a display screen located in the base close to the window bottom surface. The display screen displays blueprints through the window for viewing, editing, and annotating via a stylus device.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Inventor: Brian R. Kubica
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Patent number: 9585804Abstract: A patient helper apparatus for use with a patient support is disclosed. The patient helper apparatus includes a first L-shaped support tube coupled to the patient support, a shaft coupled to the first L-shaped support tube and extending over the patient support, and an egress handle coupled to the first L-shaped support tube. The egress handle moves between a stowed position and an assist position. In the stowed position, the egress handle is situated inside a footprint of the patient support. In the assist position, the egress handle extends outside the footprint of the patient support.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Richard H. Heimbrock, Edward J. Koors, Jonathan D. Turner, David W. Hornbach
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Patent number: 9538846Abstract: Improved shelves are disclosed for shelving systems comprising one or more such improved shelves and support posts. Elongate elements along the underside of the shelves have post-receiving recesses to receive support posts along the underside of the shelf during storage and shipment. The improved shelves and shelving systems allow greater efficiency in packaging, shipping and storage.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: CONTINENTAL COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Terrence Lee Reinhart, Nickolas Lee Reinhart
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Patent number: 9526327Abstract: A foldable table or bench has first and second support surface halves. A furniture leg is mounted to each half and collapses independently of the other and is movable between an extended position and a stowed position. First and second hinge assemblies each include two hinge members mounted to the support surface halves and pivotally connected to one another by hinge pins. A center rod is connected to the first and the second hinge assemblies and extends across the width of the table top halves substantially parallel to the first and second hinge pins.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Zhuhai Shichang Metals Inc.Inventor: Wen-Sheng Lin
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Patent number: 9480331Abstract: A method of folding up a table, which includes two tabletop panels, two leg frames foldably mounted at the tabletop panels respectively, and two connecting joints pivotally coupled between the tabletop panels respectively for enabling the tabletop panels to be pivotally folded between a folded condition and an unfolded condition, wherein a pivotal movable gap is formed at each of the connecting joints to enable a pivotal movement the tabletop panels to be pivotally folded between the folded condition and the unfolded condition, includes the steps of (a) pivotally folding the tabletop panels to the unfolded condition; and (b) locking up the pivotal movement between the tabletop panels in the unfolded condition for preventing a lateral movement of each of the connecting joints through the pivotal movable gap thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Inventor: Ping-Cheng Tsai
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Patent number: 9440594Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided. That motor vehicle has a storage area and a hybrid mechanic creeper/utility cart integrated into the storage area.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Claudio Alberto Clamont Bello, Scott Holmes Dunham
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Patent number: 9428930Abstract: An easy fold layout hunting blind framework structure comprises two upper supporting frames, a downwardly turning hinged joint control device, a front supporting frame, a rear supporting frame, and a front sustention stand which can be easily folded and developed for conveniently and rapidly usable in the hunting site.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Inventor: Cheh-Kang Liu
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Patent number: 9089204Abstract: A foldable table includes a first tabletop panel, a second tabletop panel, and a reinforcing frame which includes first through fourth reinforcing members mounted along longitudinal sides of the first and second tabletop panels respectively, a first transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the first and second reinforcing members at the first tabletop panel, and a second transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the third and fourth reinforcing members at the second tabletop panel. Two ends of the first transverse member are affixed to the first and second reinforcing members in a non-rotatably movable manner. Two ends of the second transverse member are affixed to the third and fourth reinforcing members in a non-rotatably movable manner. Therefore, the first and second transverse members enhance the rigidity of the reinforcement frame to support two transverse sides of the first and second tabletop panels respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Inventor: Ping-Cheng Tsai
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Patent number: 9084515Abstract: The Ten Toe Rejuvenator (TTR) is a 24.4 inch long ABS injection molded plastic with a front and rear bracket. A one inch wide band of fleece material is wrapped around the two brackets in a figure eight fashion. This design is to allow the user to hold one end of the TTR, place the fleece around a toe and wash and dry it completely or to apply medication. User may stand or sit while using the TTR.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Inventor: Albert Balla
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Patent number: 9016796Abstract: A portable stool for providing convenient seating comprising: a base, where the base is placed on a surface during use of the stool; a support post, where the support post extends vertically from the base; a telescoping post connected to the support post, where the telescoping post is vertically adjustable; openings along the telescoping post; seat posts, where the seat posts extend vertically from the openings; and a nylon seat attached to each distal end of the seat posts. The telescoping post may include three openings and a seat post extends from each opening. In one particular embodiment, the posts extend at an angle from each opening. The support post may include an adjustment slot. Inherently the portable stool further includes a collapsed position and an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Inventor: Erwin Portis
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Patent number: 8997663Abstract: A table may be sized and configured to nest with another table to reduce a height of a plurality of stacked tables in a nested configuration. The table may include a table top with a receiving portion disposed at least proximate an intersection of an upper surface and a sidewall. The table top may also include a lip and a lower portion of the lip may include a contact surface that is sized and configured to contact an upper surface of an adjacent, nested table. The lower portion of the lip may also include an engaging portion that is sized and configured to be disposed in a receiving portion of an adjacent, nested table. The contact surface and the engaging portion may be directly adjacent to each other in the lower portion of the lip.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Wendell Peery, David C. Winter, Mitch Johnson
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Patent number: 8904623Abstract: A folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached. A first pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. In addition, the support pedestals may comprise at least one support leg, and each support leg of the first and second support pedestals may be laterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacement of the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in a collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventor: Carl R. Stanford
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Publication number: 20140338574Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable table mechanism that is convenient to transport. The foldable table mechanism includes table tops and a foldable mechanism. The foldable mechanism includes at least one shelve unit and a plurality of support legs. The support legs include a plurality of movable units. The movable units are pivotably connected. The shelve unit is disposed between the table tops. The shelve unit is movably connected to the movable units. The support legs support and secure the table tops at an open position and are stored between the table tops at a folded position. the present invention is simple in structure, foldable and flexible to use, convenient to carry and transport, thus suitable to use in small space, such as in household setting, small food service areas, and also suitable to use for outdoor activities because it is easy to transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: SHANGHAI KUNJEK HANDTOOLS AND HARDWARE CO., LTD.Inventor: Hao Wen
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Patent number: 8757069Abstract: A table may be sized and configured to nest with another table to reduce a height of a plurality of stacked tables in a nested configuration. The table may include a nesting portion formed in an upper surface and sidewall of the table top. The table may also include a frame with one or more engaging portions sized and configured to be disposed in the nesting portion of an adjacent table when the tables are nested together. In addition, the table top may include a compression edge sized and configured to be disposed in a nesting portion of an adjacent table when the tables are nested together. The compression edge and engaging portions may be sized and configured to be simultaneously disposed in the nesting portion of the adjacent table when the table is nested with the adjacent table.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Wendell Peery, David Winter, Mitch Johnson
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Publication number: 20140158023Abstract: A foldable table that provides a stable operational position in which the table legs may extend beyond the footprint of the table, and a folded, storage position in which the table legs may be tucked within the footprint of the table. An aspect provides table legs that may slide and pivot within sockets of a table top, to enable the legs to lock into the extended position and to also pivot flat against a horizontal undersurface of the table top.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: MEGA Brands Inc.Inventors: Dominique Roy, Thierry Beauregard
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Patent number: 8746155Abstract: A structure constructed from plastic may include one or more reinforcing portions that are sized and configured to prevent damage to the structure. For example, the structure may be a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic and the table top may include a body with one or more corners. The corners may include an interior portion and an exterior portion, and reinforcement portions may be sized and configured to help prevent damage to the corners of the table top. In addition, one or more depressions may be at least partially disposed within the reinforcement portions, if desired. The reinforcement portions, for example, may include one or more inwardly and/or outwardly extending portions.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Thayne B. Haney, Jacob Kearl
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Patent number: 8739707Abstract: A folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached. A first pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. In addition, the support pedestals may comprise at least one support leg, and each support leg of the first and second support pedestals may be laterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacement of the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in a collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventor: Carl R. Stanford
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Patent number: 8740166Abstract: A support device including a keyboard platform and a bracket for mounting the keyboard platform a work surface to elevate the keyboard platform above the work surface. The keyboard platform is mounted on the bracket for sliding movement relative to an edge of the work surface along a horizontal fore-aft axis. The keyboard platform is mounted on the bracket for tilting movement about a tilting axis perpendicular to the fore-aft axis. The support device includes a lock movable between a locked position wherein sliding/tilting movement of the keyboard platform is prevented and an unlocked position wherein sliding/tilting movement of the keyboard platform is permitted. One aspect includes a clamp provided on the bracket and engageable with the work surface to elevate the keyboard platform above the work surface. One aspect provides a mouse platform pivotally attached to the keyboard platform and configured to support the mouse at a tilted position.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.Inventors: Larry Hamilton, Taiwon Choi, Michael Jensen, ChunSheng Li, Douglas Carpiaux, Adam Shileny, Heidi Anna Dondlinger, Martin Behling, II
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Patent number: 8683929Abstract: A table may be sized and configured to nest with another table to reduce a height of a plurality of stacked tables in a nested configuration. The table may include a table top with a receiving portion disposed at least proximate an intersection of an upper surface and a sidewall. The table top may also include a lip and a lower portion of the lip may include a contact surface that is sized and configured to contact an upper surface of an adjacent, nested table. The lower portion of the lip may also include an engaging portion that is sized and configured to be disposed in a receiving portion of an adjacent, nested table. The contact surface and the engaging portion may be directly adjacent to each other in the lower portion of the lip.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Wendell Peery, David C. Winter, Mitch Johnson
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Patent number: 8578865Abstract: A structure constructed from plastic may include one or more reinforcing portions that are sized and configured to prevent damage to the structure. For example, the structure may be a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic and the table top may include a body with one or more corners. The corners may include an interior portion and an exterior portion, and reinforcement portions may be sized and configured to help prevent damage to the corners of the table top. In addition, one or more depressions may be at least partially disposed within the reinforcement portions, if desired. The reinforcement portions, for example, may include one or more inwardly and/or outwardly extending portions.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Thayne B. Haney, Jacob Kearl
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Patent number: 8555789Abstract: A foldable table may include a table top and legs movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. A first portion of a side rail may be connected to a first table top section and a second portion of the first side rail may be connected to a second table top section. An engaging portion of the first portion of the side rail may be at least partially disposed in a receiving portion of the second portion of the side rail when the table top is in the folded position and an engaging portion of the second portion of the side rail may be at least partially disposed in a receiving portion of the first portion of the side rail when the table top is in the folded position.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Ju-Young Jin, Cai Yixian, Mitch Johnson
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Patent number: 8544393Abstract: A table may include a handle to enhance portability. For example, if the table is a fold-in-half table, a first portion of a handle may be connected to a first portion of the table top and a second portion of the handle may be connected to a second portion of the table top. The first and second sections of the handle may be collectively grasped, which may help prevent the table top from unintentionally unfolding. The table top may also include receiving portions sized configured to receive portions of the handle. This may allow, for example, at least a substantial portion of the handle to be disposed in the receiving portions when the handle is in a refracted position and at least a substantial portion of the handle to be disposed outside the receiving portions when the handle is in an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul Branch, Ed VanNimwegen
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Publication number: 20130220187Abstract: A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. The distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces pivotally attached to a retaining assembly preferably mounted in relation to the table top. Specifically, the retaining assembly includes a cross-brace member operably disposed through openings formed in the distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces, thus providing a pivotal engagement in relation to the table top.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventor: Carl R. Stanford
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Publication number: 20130167759Abstract: A folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached. A first pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. In addition, the support pedestals may comprise at least one support leg, and each support leg of the first and second support pedestals may be laterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacement of the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in a collapsed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Carl R. Stanford
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Patent number: 8438982Abstract: A table includes a table top and a pair of support pedestals. A first pivotal support brace can be attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support can be attached to the second support pedestal. The distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces can be pivotally attached to a retaining assembly, which may include a cross-brace member. Alternatively, a second retaining assembly including a cross brace member may be mounted in relation to the table top. In addition, the first and second support pedestals may comprise at least one support leg, wherein each support leg of the first and second support pedestals are laterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacement of the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in a collaspsed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventor: Carl R. Stanford
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Patent number: 8424471Abstract: A foldable table includes a tabletop made of U-PVC material with a solid structure, a table reinforcing frame, and two leg frames. The table reinforcing frame is encirclingly mounted at a peripheral edge of the tabletop for forming an edge protector of the tabletop and for evenly distributing and supporting a downward loading force on the tabletop. The two leg frames are foldably supported at the bottom side of the tabletop to fold between an unfolded position and a fold position. Each leg frame includes a folding leg pivotally coupled with the table reinforcing frame and a folding frame pivotally extended from the bottom side of the tabletop to the folding leg. At the unfolded position, the folding leg is pivotally and outwardly folded to downwardly extend from the tabletop. At the folded position, the folding leg is pivotally and inwardly folded to rest under the tabletop.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventor: Shou Qiang Zhu
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Patent number: 8381666Abstract: A table includes a table top and a pair of support pedestals. A first pivotal support brace can be attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support can be attached to the second support pedestal. The distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces can be pivotally attached to a retaining assembly, which may include a cross-brace member. Alternatively, a second retaining assembly including a cross-brace member may be mounted in relation to the table top. In addition, the first and second support pedestals may comprise at least one support leg, wherein each support leg of the first and second support pedestals are laterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacement of the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in a collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventor: Carl R. Stanford
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Patent number: 8381665Abstract: A table includes a table top and a pair of support pedestals. A first pivotal support brace can be attached to the first support pedestal and a second pivotal support can be attached to the second support pedestal. The distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces can be pivotally attached to a retaining assembly, which may include a cross-brace member. Alternatively, a second retaining assembly including a cross-brace member may be mounted in relation to the table top. In addition, the first and second support pedestals may comprise at least one support leg, wherein each support leg of the first and second support pedestals are laterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacement of the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in a collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventor: Carl R. Stanford
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Patent number: 8375871Abstract: A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. The distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces pivotally attached to a retaining assembly preferably mounted in relation to the table top. Specifically, the retaining assembly includes a cross-brace member operably disposed through openings formed in the distal ends of the first and second pivotal support braces, thus providing a pivotal engagement in relation to the table top.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventor: Carl R. Stanford
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Publication number: 20130025507Abstract: A foldable table may include a table top and legs movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. A first portion of a side rail may be connected to a first table top section and a second portion of the first side rail may be connected to a second table top section. An engaging portion of the first portion of the side rail may be at least partially disposed in a receiving portion of the second portion of the side rail when the table top is in the folded position and an engaging portion of the second portion of the side rail may be at least partially disposed in a receiving portion of the first portion of the side rail when the table top is in the folded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Ju-Young Jin, Cai Yixian, Mitch Johnson
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Publication number: 20120326471Abstract: A reinforcing arrangement for reinforcing a joint portion between two support units of a foldable furniture object, comprising a first mounting unit which comprises a first mounting body and a first guiding member outwardly protruded from the first mounting body mounting on the first support unit; a second mounting unit which comprises a second mounting body and a second guiding member or a second guiding groove complimentary to and moveably engaging with the first mounting unit to define a maximum extending angle of movement, thereby the first and second support unit are guided to lock into position at an unfolded position at the maximum extending angle and to unlock at a folded position; and a connecting unit pivotally connecting the first support unit and the second support unit between which the two mounting units are positioned, thereby the joint portion is reinforced.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventor: Frank Tsai
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Patent number: 8302541Abstract: A structure constructed from plastic may include one or more reinforcing portions that are sized and configured to prevent damage to the structure. For example, the structure may be a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic and the table top may include a body with one or more corners. The corners may include an interior portion and an exterior portion, and reinforcement portions may be sized and configured to help prevent damage to the corners of the table top. In addition, one or more depressions may be at least partially disposed within the reinforcement portions, if desired. The reinforcement portions, for example, may include one or more inwardly and/or outwardly extending portions.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Thayne B. Haney, Jacob Kearl
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Publication number: 20120266791Abstract: A table may include a table top with a first plurality of depressions aligned in a plurality of generally aligned rows. The table top may also include a plurality of channels disposed generally parallel to the rows of depressions and each channel may have a width generally equal to a width of the first plurality of depressions. The table top may further include a second plurality of depressions disposed in the channels. The table top may further include a recess sized and configured to receive a structural support member, and a portion of the channels may be disposed on both sides of the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Wendell Peery, Mitch Johnson
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Patent number: 8225725Abstract: A table in accordance with the present disclosure includes a table top and first and second leg units. Each leg unit is mounted for movement relative to the table top from a closed position alongside the table top to an opened position extending away from the table top.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventor: Larry Voris
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Patent number: 8209802Abstract: A combination patient support table and stretcher assembly having a patient support surface including at least first and second planar sections convertible between first end-to-end secured and second collapsible arrangements. A plurality of legs extend from corner locations associated with the planar support sections, the legs are convertible at least between first downwardly supporting and second outwardly pivoting positions. The assembly operates in a selected configuration as a ground supported and elevated table, and which can further be reconfiguring through actuation of the legs to reconfigure as a patient transportable stretcher.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Linares Medical Devices, LLCInventor: Miguel A. Linares