Releasable Means Holds Paired Legs In Predetermined Position Patents (Class 108/131)
  • Patent number: 11819132
    Abstract: A foldable toilet footrest that includes a platform with a first leg and a second leg coupled thereto by hinges. The hinges can include a releasable locking system that allows the first leg and the second leg by to be fixed in an unfolded, use position or a folded, non-use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: SQUATTY POTTY USA, LLC
    Inventors: Bernard R. Kropfelder, Phillip Dietz
  • Patent number: 11344112
    Abstract: An extendable table assembly includes a primary board, a support unit mounted on the primary board, a foldable primary stand pivotally connected with the support unit, an extension unit arranged under the primary board and connected with the support unit, a secondary board placed on the extension unit, and a connecting unit mounted between the support unit and the extension unit. The extension unit includes a strut, an enclosure frame connected with the strut and the support unit, and a foldable secondary stand movable with the extension unit. The secondary stand includes two legs pivotally connected with the enclosure frame and a V-shaped brace mounted between the two legs and the strut. The two legs cooperate with the primary stand to support the primary board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventor: Te-Lung Chen
  • Patent number: 11297938
    Abstract: A long leg fixing device for a table that is erected using four long legs having a structure in which two of the long legs are linked by means of a crossbeam portion, and the two long legs are fitted to the table in such a way as to be capable of pivoting by means of a hinge, move together to open and close the legs, comprising: a base fixed to the table; a lever that swings around the arm pin inserted through the base; and an arm and a latch adapted to be interlocked with the swing of the lever; whereby said arm and said latch grip a seat portion mounted on a crossbeam portion. The device maintains the open-leg state by means of engagement with a component on the side surface of the linking crosspiece, and facilitates an operation to release a closed-leg state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: KOJIMA METAL FITTING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Morio Kojima
  • Patent number: 11148369
    Abstract: Disclosed is an edge wrapping method for a composite board, the top board of the composite board surrounds the bottom board of the composite board, a part or all of the side of the top board is disposed with a connecting portion extending beyond the bottom board and extending outwardly; the adjacent portion of the connecting portion and the bottom board are heated, and then the connecting portion is folded toward the inner side of the composite board and the connecting portion is welded to the side of the bottom board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: NEW-TEC INTEGRATION (XIAMEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Luhao Leng
  • Patent number: 10682754
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use with at least one module comprising a base with, or for the receipt of, a power tool. The module base is received in a recess, aperture or slot defined in a frame. Engagement means are provided to allow the module to be releasably engaged in position, and guide means to allow the accurate introduction and removal of the module from the frame is provided. A plurality of support legs is also provided, movable between a first extended position holding a top surface of the frame at a first distance from a support surface on which the legs are located, and a second position in which at least a portion of the legs are folded or retracted such that the top surface is positioned with a gap at a reduced distance from the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: POWER BOX AG
    Inventors: Robert Firth, Marcus Nicholson
  • Patent number: 10517395
    Abstract: A modular multi-use surface set that may be configured for use in several modes including a table mode, a platform mode, and a carry mode. The convertible set is particularly well-suited for use as both a Beer Pong table and a pair of Cornhole platforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: KPI ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Adam Wasserman
  • Patent number: 10426265
    Abstract: A convertible vehicle having a transportation mode and a fixation mode is disclosed. The convertible vehicle includes a framework assembly, a plurality of wheels connected to the framework assembly, and a carrier member pivotally connected to the framework assembly. The framework assembly includes a first framework unit and a second framework unit pivotally connected to each other. In the fixation mode of the convertible vehicle, the first framework unit and the second framework unit are folded to form a horizontal platform, each of the wheels is located at a lower surface of the first framework unit or the second framework unit and located at a horizontal plane for transportation, and the carrier member is placed on the horizontal platform for carrying objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventor: Hsun Chung Li
  • Patent number: 10314390
    Abstract: A portable voting booth that includes a table having a top surface and a bottom surface, a plurality of legs configured to support the table, and a plurality of leg supports attached to the table and configured to stabilize the legs during use of the voting booth. In some embodiments, the leg supports are movable from an open position to a closed position in which the leg supports are immovably secured to the table for storage. Preferably, the leg supports are disengaged from the legs and generally flush with the bottom surface of the table when the leg supports are in the closed storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE, LLC
    Inventors: Trevor Waggoner, Aaron Dale, Steve Beyer
  • Patent number: 10292489
    Abstract: A table has at least one table leg and a table top, the at least one table leg being pivotable relative to the table top, between an unfolded position and a folded position, about at least one first joint, wherein a strut is held on the table leg so that, at a first end, it is pivotable about a second joint, is provided for fixation of the table leg, and in the unfolded position of the table leg, it is operatively connected to the table top at a second end, opposite the first end. The table leg has a stop limiting the angle between the table leg and the table top in the unfolded position, such that the strut comes into frictional contact with the second end on a support surface held on the table top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: WILKHAHN WILKENING + HAHNE GMBH + CO. KG
    Inventor: Andreas Storiko
  • Patent number: 10058187
    Abstract: A foldable step stool includes a step and a pair of legs. The legs are mounted on the step for movement between use and storage positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Dorel Home Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventor: William R Gibson
  • Patent number: 10058992
    Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
  • Patent number: 10035465
    Abstract: A platform that connects to the seat brackets on the floor of a vehicle by a clamping mechanism actuated by a rotatable bolt that extends from the planar top face of the platform. The platform is made in front and rear frame portions that are hingedly attached. The platform is convertible from a folded storage position to a lockable vertical configuration to form a barrier in the cargo compartment of the vehicle, or to a fully extended horizontal configuration to form a table/sleeping platform that extends from the rear of the vehicle. A lockable, extendable ladder pivots from the back frame portion to stabilize the platform onto the ground. Adjustable legs on the frame portions enable the top faces of the two frame portions to be made coplanar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventor: Troy E Waddell
  • Patent number: 9974384
    Abstract: The shopping cart desk is a portable desk that can be used with a shopping cart. The shopping cart desk can be stored and carried in a ring binder along with shopping coupons, frequent shopper/customer loyalty cards, paper, writing utensils, and other organizational accessories. For use, the shopping cart desk may be removed from the binder and legs may be deployed from within the desk. The desk may then be placed in or near the child seat of a shopping cart to provide a workspace and access to coupons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Inventor: Wayne King
  • Patent number: 9840176
    Abstract: Vehicle seat assemblies may be foldable in a plurality of configurations. The seats may be foldable so as to provide a space between a seat bottom and a seat back. Seats may be foldable so as to provide a space in front of the seat bottom and the seat back. A moveable table may be a component of the seat assembly in the vehicle, with the table operable to provide a relatively flat surface when in an operative position. The table may utilize the space provided between the seat bottom and the seat back and/or the space provided in front of the seat bottom and the seat back when in the operative position. Additionally, the table may be stowed under the seat when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles S. Hansen, Ryan S. Tan
  • Patent number: 8904714
    Abstract: A tunnel structure includes a frame; a continuous plate fixed to the frame in order to protect passing-through pedestrians; supporting legs hinged to the frame; and a connecting section supported by the frame, the connecting section configured to enable the combination of multiple tunnel structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Big Astor S.R.L.
    Inventors: Carmelo Montalto, Daniele Montalto
  • Patent number: 8550012
    Abstract: A folding table has a leg pivotally coupled to a bottom of a tabletop. A pair of links is pivotally coupled together and pivotally coupled in series between the tabletop and the leg. The pair of links, the tabletop and the leg form a four-bar, four-pivot linkage, including four pivots and four bars defined between the pivots. The bars of the linkage are sized and the pivots of the linkage are located to resist movement of the linkage through an intermediate binding configuration between open and closed configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Mity-Lite, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant Rogers, Richard D. Smith
  • Patent number: 8297208
    Abstract: An article of furniture has been developed having a tilting tabletop mechanism, which securely maintains a tabletop in either a generally horizontal or generally vertical position while permitting a user to tilt the tabletop easily. The article of furniture includes a first component, a second component, a first member, a second member, a first lock element, and a second lock element. The second component is pivotally coupled to the first component. The first and second members are connectable to a first secured component. The first secured component is one of the first and second components. The first lock element is mounted to engage the first member when the first component is in a first position relative to the second component. The second lock element is mounted to engage the second member when the first component is in a second position relative to the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Ditto Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy Hoffman
  • Patent number: 7988120
    Abstract: A foldable stand for supporting a machine can be folded or extended between a collapsed position, an extended supporting position, and a hand carrying position. The foldable stand includes a platform formed by two bearing bars that define a bearing surface for supporting a machine. Two support units are pivotally connected to the bearing bars and can be pivoted, and selectively locked, between a collapsed position, an extended supporting position, and a hand carrying position. The selective locking is achieved by the selective engagement of positioning devices with locating grooves formed on the foldable stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Chin Hsu
  • Publication number: 20110155021
    Abstract: One embodiment of the folding desk includes a rectangular desktop having a first major side edge, an opposing second major side edge, a first minor side edge, and an opposing second minor side edge. A first desktop support subunit, a second desktop support subunit, and a privacy panel are each pivotally connected to the same major surface of the desktop. The first desktop support subunit pivots on a first pivot axis that is proximate and substantially parallel the first minor side edge. The second desktop support subunit pivots on a second pivot axis that is proximate and substantially parallel the second minor side edge. The privacy panel is pivotally connected to the desktop at a location proximate to the second major side edge. The first pivot axis is a greater distance from the desktop than the second pivot axis, allowing the folding desk to assume a relatively compact folded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: CWG INC.
    Inventor: Christopher W. GEITNER
  • Patent number: 7942101
    Abstract: Apparatus for adjusting the longitudinal and angular position of a work surface support leg. The leg passes through a channel in a cap held via a spring and pin to a base affixed to the work surface. The leg's angular position is adjusted by rotating the cap, which moves a tooth through a series of mating depressions. The longitudinal position is adjusted by moving the leg which has a series of notches that mate with a locking tooth in the cap. A knob interfaces with the cap via a rotary cam having high and low steps and a matching cam rider. The low step allows separation between the cap and base and the high step locks the cap to the base, thereby locking in the adjustment setting for the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Roy P. Conley
  • Patent number: 7849789
    Abstract: An adjustable portable cutting board has a cutting surface and at least two adjustable legs. The adjustable legs are coupled to a bottom side of the cutting surface and may adjust in length, wherein the legs include a locking device to lock the legs at a desired length. The legs are also pivotable between an opened position and a closed position, wherein the opened position allows the cutting board legs to be placed on a work surface and elevate the cutting surface to the desired height and the closed position rotates the legs into a position substantially parallel with the cutting surface for transporting. The cutting board also includes a handle for carrying the cutting board. The cutting board is completely submersible in water or other liquids and the legs also include a drain aperture for draining any water and drying any moisture that enters within the legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Whelan
  • Publication number: 20100175598
    Abstract: The invention relates to a table comprising a table top and at least one bow foot which is swingable between a transportation position in which it is swung in so as to rest against a surface of the table top, and a swung out utilization position, said bow foot having a base limb and at least one table leg, the bow foot experiencing an offset between its transportation position and its utilization position axially to its base limb, which offset is controlled by a control tenon guided in a control track, wherein the control track is formed on the circumference of the base limb and the control tenon is firmly attached to the table top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventor: Martin BALLENDAT
  • Publication number: 20100170423
    Abstract: A foldable table includes a table top, two leg frames foldably coupling with a bottom side of the table top, and a torsion resistance frame including two longitudinal side frames parallelly provided along two longitudinal side portions of the table top respectively, and two lateral side reinforcing members laterally extended between the longitudinal side frames at two lateral side portions of the table top to form an anti-torsion frame for encircling with a peripheral portion of the table top. The torsion resistance frame is integrated with the bottom side of the table top, making it a one-piece table frame structure with increased rigidity at its maximum level, resistance to the external force of torsion and distortion. The table, having the maximum utility with minimum materials, has increased durability, comfort in usage and convenience for transportation and has lowered energy consumption in the manufacture of household furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventor: Mei-Fang Chang
  • Patent number: 7658388
    Abstract: The wheeled cart apparatus provides transport of multiple items from a vehicle to a chosen destination. The apparatus features collapsible telescopic legs of which each has a swivel wheel with wheel lock. The upper borders surround substantially the entire rectangular table top. The lower skirts provide teeth for preventing movement of the apparatus when loaded into a vehicle. The grips on the first skirt provided for lifting that side of the apparatus while the casters on the opposite skirt enable ease of apparatus movement with the first skirt lifted. The lockably hinged legs are prevented escape from the collapsed position by the c-clips and the keeper rod. Legs are spaced inwardly from the skirts to aide in apparatus support while legs are extended or collapsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Inventors: Ramona Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20090293778
    Abstract: A table may include a table top and a support structure connected to the table top. The support structure may include a pair of legs that are movable between extended and collapsed positions relative to the table top. The support structure may also include a brace assembly with a first portion connected to the legs and a second portion connected to the table top. The first portion of the brace assembly may be a unitary, one-piece structure or it may include multiple interconnected components. The first portion of the brace assembly is preferably curved upwardly and inwardly towards a center portion of the table top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Paul Branch
  • Publication number: 20090151608
    Abstract: Collapsible tables are not sturdy or attractive, whereas tables with these properties are not easy to store or transport. Thus there is a need for a table which is simultaneously attractive, sturdy, and easy to move or store. According to one aspect of the invention, a table is provided that has legs that fold and nest. The legs are held in the open position by one or more mechanical rotating clasps. According to another aspect of the invention, table is provided that has legs that fold in pairs. When in the folded position, one pair of legs nests within the other pair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Meco Corporation
    Inventors: Darren ALDRED, Stephen Hodges
  • Patent number: 7478602
    Abstract: A game table is disclosed having a support structure including a large normally horizontal tabletop and legs that are adapted to allow the tabletop to be quickly and effortlessly repositioned into a vertical storage position where the legs are disposed parallel to and against the tabletop so that the table occupies less floor area during periods of non-use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Inventor: Wen Chih Peng
  • Publication number: 20080271650
    Abstract: A foldable table comprises a first table plate having a first frame; a second table plate having a second frame; a combining rod; one end of the combining rod pivoted to the first protruding bar and another end thereof being pivoted to the second protruding bar; the combining rod being a bent structure; thus, the combining rod can drive the first table plate and the second table plate to be expanded toward two sides or be drawn close; a first supporter having a top end pivoted to the first frame; a second supporter having a top end pivoted to the second frame; and a combining frame; two ends of the combining frame being pivoted to the first frame and second frame; the combining frame being installed with a buckling block; a first linkage and a second linkage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: Min-Lon Chuang
  • Publication number: 20080245278
    Abstract: A table may include a table top with first and second sections that are connected by a hinge to allow the section to move between a folded position and an unfolded position. The table may also include legs that are movable between a use position and a storage position relative to the table top. The hinge may facilitate folding of the table top when the legs are in the storage position. On the other hand, the hinge may resist folding of the table top when the legs are in the extended position. In addition, the table may include components that expand and/or contract in different fashions in response to changes in temperature. For example, the table top and the frame may be constructed from different materials with different coefficients of expansion in response to temperature changes. The table is preferably sized and configured to accommodate these differences in expansion and contraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Larry Larcom, David C. Winter, Joel Bennett
  • Publication number: 20080115701
    Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a technique to improve usability of a workbench for a power tool. To achieve the object, a representative workbench for a power tool is provided with a table, first and second supports, a shaft, a handle body, a handle, a lock mechanism and a lock release member. The lock release member includes an elongated element disposed below the upper surface of the table and extending along the table toward the handle, and the lock of the table is released when the user pulls the elongated element in the longitudinal direction of the elongated element. According to the invention, the user can release the lock of the table simply by pulling the elongated element, so that ease of lock releasing operation is enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takehiko Sugiura
  • Publication number: 20080092786
    Abstract: A foldable stand includes a platform for holding a power tool, four legs, and a connecting device set, which has four connecting devices respectively pivotally secure the legs to the platform for allowing the legs to be set between a collapsed status received inside the platform and an extended status to support the platform above the floor. The third and fourth connecting devices are respectively disposed at two opposite sides relative to the connection line that is defined between the first connecting device and the second connecting device. The leg that is coupled to the first connecting device is disposed near the connection line between the first connecting device and the second connecting device and far from the third connecting device, and the leg that is coupled to the second connecting device is disposed near the connection line between the first connecting device and the second connecting device and far from the fourth connecting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jung-Huo Chen
  • Patent number: 7308858
    Abstract: A foldable stand for a machine includes a tabletop, a plurality of legs each having one end pivotally mounted to the tabletop such that the legs are turnable relative to the tabletop between an extended position and a received position, a plurality of first locking members each having a body portion movably pivotally mounted to the worktop and a stop portion protruded from the body portion for stopping against the legs so as to lock the legs in the extended position, and a plurality of second locking members respectively mounted in the tabletop for locking the legs in the received position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Rexon Industrial Corp. Ltd.
    Inventors: Eric Lo, George Ku
  • Patent number: 7278646
    Abstract: A movable table stand is mainly composed of a platform, a first foot frame, a second foot frame and a joint member. The platform has an upper surface for a table saw to be mounted thereon and provided with a sliding groove at its two lengthwise sides respectively. A locking member is set at a front end of each sliding groove. The first foot frame is fixed pivotally with a supporting shaft having a sliding pivot at its two sides respectively for sliding along the sliding groove of the platform. The second foot frame is provided with a fixing bolt at its two sides respectively able to insert coordinately into the joint member. The joint member is fixed on the first foot frame and connected pivotally with the platform and the second foot frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Inventor: Bor-Yann Chuang
  • Patent number: 7107915
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a support leg hingedly attached to a support surface includes a base, attached to the support surface, with a plurality of angularly spaced, radial teeth, and a coupler, attached to the support leg, having a plurality of angularly spaced, radial teeth configured to mate with the teeth of the base. A selectively releasable engagement mechanism is configured to engage and disengage the teeth of the base with the teeth of the coupler, to allow selective rotation of the support leg between an extended position and a folded position, and to lock the leg in the extended or folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Mity-Lite, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Laws, Dale Spendlove, Richard D. Smith, Phillip J. Swindler
  • Patent number: 7011364
    Abstract: A table with folding legs is disclosed. The table is capable of being folded into a storage position. One embodiment of the table includes one or more seats attached to at least one of the folding legs. In one embodiment, the seats are adjustable horizontally and vertically. An embodiment of the table includes a table top provided with a cavity, the cavity capable of receiving a cooler therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: J.F. Meskill Enterprises, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James F. Meskill, Jeffrey Kalman, Gary Robert Stephan, Craig Saunders, David Boll
  • Patent number: 6901867
    Abstract: A table includes a support brace that interconnects the table top and the leg. The support brace includes a first end with an outwardly extending arm with an opening and a second end with an outwardly extending arm with an opening. A first bracket is attached to the leg and it includes a flange with a rounded end and an aperture. The rounded end of the flange is disposed within the opening in the outwardly extending arm and a portion of the outwardly extending arm extends through the aperture in the flange when the support brace is connected to the first bracket. A second bracket is attached to the table top and it includes a first end with an angled portion and an aperture. A portion of the angled portion is disposed within the opening in the outwardly extending arm and a portion of the outwardly extending arm extends through the aperture in the bracket when the support brace is connected to the second bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: L. Curtis Strong, David C. Winter
  • Patent number: 6892860
    Abstract: A scaffold includes a platform, a pivotable leg unit, and a leg lock. The leg lock is used to lock the leg unit in an extended position for use of the scaffold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Gibson, Paul K. Meeker, Luke Hillebrecht
  • Patent number: 6837171
    Abstract: A lightweight, portable table comprising a unitized table top member and legs secured to the table top member. The unitized table top member includes table top and bottom elements and a rigid support member. A hardened foam body is joined to the top and bottom table elements and is formed around the support member in sufficient volume to support the support member within the table top member. A lightweight core element is positioned within the table top member joined to the hardened foam body. The table advantageously requires few parts and is economical to manufacture yet is sturdy and easily transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Palmer/Snyder Furniture Company
    Inventors: Roger A. Clark, Charles Richard Skovira, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6817303
    Abstract: A folding table base is provided which includes a mounting plate adapted to be secured to the bottom of a table. A hinge plate is hingedly connected to the side of the mounting plate. The hinge plate is adapted to pivot between a first position and a second position. A leg is secured to the hinge plate and extends generally orthogonal thereto. A latching mechanism is secured to the bottom of the table. The latching mechanism includes a latch mounting plate and a pull latch. The pull latch being slidably mounted on the latch mounting plate such that the pull latch is operable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latching mechanism engages the hinge plate when the pull latch is in the latched position and disengages the hinge plate when the pull latch is in the unlatched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: James P. Gosselin
  • Patent number: 6745804
    Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
  • Patent number: 6658144
    Abstract: A system and method of reconstructing an image of a structure having periodic variations in index of refraction. Electromagnetic waves are projected onto the structure and the resulting diffracted electromagnetic waves are measured, wherein the step of measuring includes the step of determining a plurality of intensities DE. Refractive terms can then be calculated as a function of the intensities DE.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Ziad R. Hatab
  • Publication number: 20030164122
    Abstract: A folding table base is provided which includes a mounting plate adapted to be secured to the bottom of a table. A hinge plate is hingedly connected to the side of the mounting plate. The hinge plate is adapted to pivot between a first position and a second position. A leg is secured to the hinge plate and extends generally orthogonal thereto. A latching mechanism is secured to the bottom of the table. The latching mechanism includes a latch mounting plate and a pull latch. The pull latch being slidably mounted on the latch mounting plate such that the pull latch is operable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latching mechanism engages the hinge plate when the pull latch is in the latched position and disengages the hinge plate when the pull latch is in the unlatched position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventor: James P. Gosselin
  • Patent number: 6598544
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a support leg hingedly attached to a support surface. The locking mechanism includes a base, attached to the support surface, with a plurality of angularly spaced, radial teeth, and a coupler, attached to the support leg, having a plurality of angularly spaced, radial teeth configured to mate with the teeth of the base. A selectively releasable engagement mechanism is configured to engage and disengage the teeth of the base with the teeth of the coupler, to allow selective rotation of the support leg between an extended position and a folded position, and to lock the leg in the extended or folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Mity-Lite, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Laws, Dale Spendlove, Richard D. Smith, Phillip J. Swindler
  • Publication number: 20030106474
    Abstract: A collapsible table has a table top, such as may be formed by blow molding, with a substantially planar top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface. Formed into the bottom surface of the table top are opposing first and second channels. Disposed within the first channel is a first pivot bar, and disposed within the second channel is a second pivot bar. The table includes opposing first and second frame members secured to the bottom surface of the table top. Disposed between and pivotally attached to the first and second frame members are opposing first and second leg assemblies which are movable between a use position and a storage position. To maintain the first leg assembly in the use position, the table has a first support assembly including a first brace structure and a first support bar. The first brace structure has a first central pivotal attachment point, and one or more first distal pivotal attachment points attached to the first leg assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Steven A. Buono
  • Patent number: 6561106
    Abstract: A folding table includes support pedestals, side rails, and foldable support braces. Each of the support braces includes a rail connecting portion and a pedestal connecting portion. One of the pedestal connecting portion and the rail connecting portion of each of the support braces is formed with a notch, whereas the other of the pedestal connecting portion and the rail connecting portion of each of the support braces is formed with a projection extending into the notch to ensure that the support brace can be maintained at an extended state. Each of the support braces further includes a pivot fastener for connecting pivotally the pedestal connecting portion to the rail connecting portion, and a locking fastener to retain releasably the support brace at the extended state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Shin Yeh Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
  • Publication number: 20020178978
    Abstract: This invention relates to a positioning structure of a workbench, which includes a platform and four folded legs. A positioning slice is pivotally connected at the end-side of the platform, which can be elastic engaged with a rod on the folded leg to maintain the stable used state of the workbench. And the positioning slice also can be engaged with a rod on the platform for keeping the leg folded beneath the platform in secure for storage and carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Ching Ting Wang
  • Publication number: 20020170471
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a support leg hingedly attached to a support surface. The locking mechanism includes a base, attached to the support surface, with a plurality of angularly spaced, radial teeth, and a coupler, attached to the support leg, having a plurality of angularly spaced, radial teeth configured to mate with the teeth of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: David J. Laws, Dale Spendlove, Richard D. Smith, Phillip J. Swindler
  • Publication number: 20020139282
    Abstract: A folding table includes two top panels, two leg supports pivotally engaged with the bottom side of the top panels, and two foldable linkage means pivotally engaged with the top panels and linkage means. The leg supports are pivotally engaged through two first hinge elements. The top panels, leg supports, and linkage means are movable synchronously for extending the table for use or folding the table for storing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Lausan Chung-Hsin Liu
  • Patent number: 6454357
    Abstract: A collapsible footrest is provided for resting a pair of feet. The collapsible footrest includes a table portion including a plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. A support assembly supports the table portion above a ground surface. The support assembly comprises a bracket assembly securely coupled to the bottom surface of the plate. Each of the leg members has a first end rotatably coupled to the bracket assembly. The leg members may be selectively rotated between a position abutting the plate and a position extending away from the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Erma Jean M. Foulger
  • Patent number: 6374756
    Abstract: A folding table (2) of robust construction having a reinforced picture-frame edge and underside elongate chassis members (24, 26) running along the length thereof, the chassis member (26) pivotally supporting two pairs of legs (6) and opposed track elements (40, 46) associated with each pair of legs. The track elements (40, 46) accommodate followers (50) attached to opposite ends (52, 53) of a connecting element (52) to which are fixedly secured legs (56, 58) of a support frame (54), legs (56, 58) of which pivotally connect the connecting element (52) to the legs (6) so that movement of the followers (50) in the track elements causes movement of the pairs of legs (6) between a first inoperative position and a second operative position. Latching members (70) are provided to lock each pair of legs (6) in one or other of their inoperative and operative positions and damper members (90, 140) are provided on each leg (32, 36) to prevent rapid movement of legs (32, 36) between said positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Gopak Limited
    Inventors: John Edward Fieldwick, Andrew Francis McCaffrey