Pedestal Supported Patents (Class 108/150)
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Patent number: 12203589Abstract: A display mounting device includes a supporting pillar and a supporting pillar fixture. A display is mounted on the supporting pillar. The supporting pillar fixture is installed on a floor surface and coupled with the supporting pillar. In an extending direction of the supporting pillar, the display is detachably attached to a first end of the supporting pillar, and the supporting pillar fixture is coupled with a second end of the supporting pillar opposite to the first end in a rotatable manner. The supporting pillar fixture includes a rotation support that supports the supporting pillar in a rotatable manner. The rotation support allows for rotation of the supporting pillar within a range of angles between a first state where the extending direction of the supporting pillar is parallel to the floor surface and a second state where the extending direction of the supporting pillar is perpendicular to the floor surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2022Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hikaru Watanabe, Shinji Tabata
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Patent number: 12144764Abstract: A bench assembly that stretches and develops the quadriceps femoris and/or hip flexors muscle groups of a client with the help of a therapist or trainer. The bench assembly has a basal subassembly with a front member that faces the therapist. Extending rearwardly from the front member is a first side member. A rear member extends laterally from the first side member. Each of the front and rear members have an upwardly oriented column that extends from a bottom rail of the associated member. The columns underlie a client support pad on which the client may lie recumbent and face upwardly with his/her legs positioned towards the front member before a trainer applies a stretching regimen to the legs and/or hips.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2023Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Inventor: Benjamin J. Herbert
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Patent number: 12082694Abstract: A telescopic column (100) for height-adjustable table (120), said telescopic column extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end (102) to a second end (103) of said telescopic column (100), comprising: an outer elongated tube (10) fixedly arranged at said second end (103) of said telescopic column (100), an inner elongated tube (20) having a top end (22) and bottom end (23), wherein said top end (22) defines said first end (102) of the telescopic column (100), and wherein the inner elongated tube (20) is sized and adapted to move into and out of said outer tube (10), drivable by a driving unit (150) along said longitudinal axis between a maximum height (112) and a minimum height (111), and an intermediate element (30) having a lower portion (31) being sized and adapted to engage the outer tube (10) from the inside thereof, a middle portion (32) being sized and adapted to be fitted into the inner tube (20) and engage the inner tube (20) from the inside FIG.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Per Höglunds Innovation ABInventor: Per Höglund
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Patent number: 12070672Abstract: Portable physical and occupational therapy systems and methods with an adjustable balance pole assembly utilized as a target in combination with a number of manipulable objects, such as rings, that engage the target, for the purpose of exercising patients through a range of motions and through a range of cognitive actions. A basic therapy tool set incorporates a target pole of variable height, pivotally positioned on a target base. Each therapy tool set includes a number of therapy rings sized and structured to engage the target pole. The angle of the target pole may be varied by releasing a pole angle lock. The basic therapy tool set may be utilized alone or in combination with additional sets. A basic kit that may be utilized by a therapist could preferably involve three complete therapy tool sets assembled and positioned in an array around a therapy patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Inventors: Angela Rene Urban, Meredith Urban Hartl, Michael Larry Urban, Darrell Wayne Hartl
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Patent number: 12030212Abstract: A mould liner for a fabrication assembly is disclosed. The fabrication assembly is for fabricating an elongate concrete article in a substantially upright orientation and includes a core assembly and an outer mould assembly defining a mould cavity between the core assembly and an inner moulding surface of the outer mould assembly with the outer mould assembly being separable following casting of the elongate concrete article to strip the outer mould assembly from the elongate concrete article. The mould liner during casting forms an intermediate layer between the inner moulding surface of the outer mould assembly and the elongate concrete article being cast, wherein on stripping of the core and outer mould assemblies following casting, the mould liner is adapted to form an outer containment layer to the elongate concrete article.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: VERTECH HUME PTY LTDInventor: Tamas Dale Hume
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Patent number: 11969083Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a table base. In one embodiment, a table base has a bottom surface portion configured to contact a supporting surface. The table base has a top surface portion configured to support and retain a smooth removable surface. The table base has an elongated shaft attached to the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion. The elongated shaft is tapered inward from the bottom surface portion and tapered outward to the top surface portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventor: Ann G. Tankersley
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Patent number: 11812852Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator system (100) for a table (200) having at least two table legs (210) of variable length and a table top (220) held by the table legs (210), characterized in that it comprises at least two master cylinders (10), each having a cylinder (10a) and a piston (10b) movable in the cylinder (10a) and a piston rod (10c) for moving the piston (10b), wherein a slave cylinder (20) having a cylinder (20a) and a piston (20b) movable in the cylinder (20a) for changing the length of the table leg (210) is connected to each of the master cylinders (10) by means of a conduit (40) allowing fluid (30) flow between the master cylinder (10) and the slave cylinder (20), and wherein the piston rods (10c) of the master cylinders (10) are mechanically connected to each other by means of a rigid connecting element (45), and wherein a drive unit (52) in a rigid drive connection (50) with the connecting element (45) is connected to the connecting element (45) for simultaneously moving the pistons (10a)Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventor: Anna Mária Koch
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Patent number: 11766129Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of footrests. More specifically, the present invention relates to a footrest device designed to screw into a ground surface. The footrest is comprised of a foot board that has an anti-skid texture, that allows a user to rest his or her feet in an inclined position. The footrest is further comprised of a conical structure attached to a ball bearing at a top end, wherein the conical structure is screwed into the ground surface to secure the footrest. Further, a user can place the footrest in a variety of locations with various heights depending on their preference.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventor: Renae Katz
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Patent number: 11660786Abstract: A leveler table includes a plate with a flat top work surface that is level in all planes, by locating a circular level recessed within the center of the plate, so that the level indicator of the circular level is in horizontal alignment with the top work surface. By locating the circular level in the middle of the plate, at the same horizontal level as the work surface, this leveler table provides accuracy and repeatability for use of the flat top work surface in manufacturing steps, particularly the forming of parts where repeatability is necessary, such as the in situ forming of an automotive windshield sensor pad in an open ended package supported on the flat top surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Inventors: Steven R Meizlish, David W Robinson
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Patent number: 11647831Abstract: A desk frame elevation structure includes an inner tube telescopically received in an outer tube and a roller unit between the inner and outer tubes. The outer tube is fixed to a base and includes a bottom plate and a first top plate. A desk board unit is fixed to the inner tube. A telescopic rod is received in the inner tube and has top and bottom ends coupled to the outer and inner tubes, respectively. The inner tube extends through an upper buffer pad disposed below the first top plate. The upper buffer pad has an upper face abutting the first top plate and a lower face for abutting an abutting edge of the inner tube. A lower buffer pad is disposed above the bottom plate and includes a lower face abutting the bottom plate and an upper face for abutting a bottom end of the inner tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Inventor: Douglas Pan
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Patent number: 11633038Abstract: A desk leg and a desk applying the same are provided which comprises a longitudinally-extending angular column; the column is formed by an elongated first plate piece and an elongated second plate piece connected at sides, at least one supporting piece and at least one connection hole are disposed at upper ends of inner surfaces of the first plate piece and the second plate piece respectively; the supporting piece of the upper end protrudes inwardly to support a desk board, the connection hole is located above the supporting piece, and a connection portion is disposed on the supporting pieces; and a reinforcing plate; a mounting portion corresponding to the connection portion is disposed on the reinforcing plate and detachable connected to the connection portion, which realizes a better load-bearing effect, and is convenient to transport and mount while having a larger structural strength and a longer service life.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: FLEXISPOT, INC.Inventors: Lehong Xiang, Fangyuan Li, Haikun Liu
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Patent number: 11633040Abstract: A workspace system includes different base components, different accessory interfaces and different accessories. Different accessory interfaces may be fixed to different base components, and different accessories may be releasably engaged by different, or the same accessory interfaces. The same accessories may be engaged by different accessory interfaces. The base components and accessories may be reconfigured to define different workspaces. Methods of assembling and reconfiguring the workspaces are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventors: Charles Beasley, Justin G. Beitzel, Brandon Johnson, Daniel Perez Marin, Robert Jeffers
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Patent number: 11607035Abstract: A tray system including a column, a tray and a tray collar. The tray has an opening through which the column extends. The tray collar is constrained against the column, the tray being a part of or resting upon the tray collar.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Group Dekko, Inc.Inventors: Raymond H. Riner, Austin S. Valley
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Patent number: 11589672Abstract: A flip top table includes a leg assembly supporting an axle defining a rotation axis extending in a longitudinal direction. A strike plate is non-rotatably secured to the axle, with the strike plate having first and second circumferentially spaced and radially extending stop surfaces. A worksurface is rotatably supported on the axle and includes first and second circumferentially spaced stop surfaces. The worksurface is rotatable about the rotation axis between a use position and a stowed position. A latch assembly is coupled to and rotatable with the worksurface between the use and stowed positions. The latch assembly includes a lock bolt moveable in the longitudinal direction between a disengaged position, wherein the lock bolt is longitudinally displaced from the strike plate, and an engaged position, wherein the lock bolt engages the second stop surface of the strike plate when the worksurface is in the use position. An actuation mechanism is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventors: Jamie Payne, Brian K. Synder, Sean M. Derrick, David K. Jones, David J. Battey, Ivan Colin, Christopher Gale Inman
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Patent number: 11577265Abstract: A workpiece turntable comprises a turntable module and an attachable floor-engaging support. The floor-engaging support is preferably height adjustable. The turntable module comprises a rotatable base mounted on a stationary base; a wire frame mounted over the rotatable base; a first set of support elements extending from the wire frame having a first height relative to the rotatable base; and a second set of support elements extending from the wire frame having a second height relative to the rotatable base. Each one of the support elements includes a respective support finger that can be made of an elastomer such rubber, silicone, or urethane.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Inventor: Brian Brantner
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Patent number: 11406179Abstract: A movable table assembly comprising a base portion and a table support each having angular connecting nub with an interior cavity to enable fastening inline with a support leg. The preferred assembly utilizes a base portion, a support leg, a table support, and a table. The base portion and table support being generally planar and having a first side and second side defined by an edge around a perimeter. The support leg coupled between the base portion and table support to generally provide a movable work surface, wherein the table and base portion are generally positioned parallel to a ground surface despite the angular connection.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Inventors: Daniel Grabowski, Michael Johnson
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Patent number: 11172771Abstract: A modular display can be assembled and disassembled by one person without any tools, and which stacks flat into a manageable box that can be either rolled in or shipped on a standard pallet. The structural parts of the assembly include several types of interlocking pieces which form stable columns, and various bridging devices that allow for slatwall or pegboard to be easily inserted to display a wide range of products that merchandise on slatwall, pegboard, shelves, tables and free-standing pedestals as well as garment poles. This display booth emulates a retail shopping experience where physical products are sold on varying display mediums. The parts fit to together by inserting hooked tabs into slots that fit the width of the tabs. Since all the parts are interchangeable, the system allows for multiple configurations, as well as easy expansion of the display booth by adding more parts.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Inventor: Josh Rifkin
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Patent number: 11161446Abstract: A joint is connected between floors of a vehicle that are movable relative to each other. The joint includes a plurality of hinged segments to accommodate vertical and longitudinal relative motion between the floors. At least one of the hinged segments includes a flat, walkable surface aligned with the floors.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Newmar CorporationInventors: Chet Borkholder, John Sherman, Ron Stichter
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Patent number: 11129471Abstract: The mobile computer workstation is a cart. The mobile computer workstation is configured for use with a computer. The mobile computer workstation forms a mobile station on which the computer is placed. The mobile computer workstation allows the computer readily moved between locations without requiring the disassembly and assembly of the various components of the computer. The elevation of the superior surface of the mobile computer workstation is adjustable such that the computer can be used while standing or sitting. The mobile computer workstation comprises a pedestal, a telescopic master stanchion, and a pivoting desk. The telescopic master stanchion attaches the pedestal to the pivoting desk. The pivoting desk forms the working horizontal surface of the mobile computer workstation. The pedestal: a) is a rolling structure used to move the computer; and, b) stores the elements of the computer not associated with interface functions with a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Inventor: Walter Oglesby
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Patent number: 10716393Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel glass-ceramic sheet intended in particular to be used as a surface of a furniture unit and/or as a worktop, and which comprises, in at least one of its faces, in particular its lower face, at least one connection element of a height less than 10 cm and of which the cross section is inscribed inside a circle of a diameter less than 3 cm, said connection element being made from a material able to withstand at least 70° C. and being bonded to said face by means of a thermosetting adhesive. The present invention also relates to an item of furniture and/or household equipment, and in particular a worktop or a furniture unit incorporating said sheet.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: EUROKERA S.N.C.Inventors: Nicolas Roux, Pablo Vilato, Franck Demol, Gregory Debreyer, Bertrand Charpentier, Virginie Goldenberg
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Patent number: 10681980Abstract: A furniture assembly comprising a first frame structure having front and rear portions and including at least a first leg member and a substantially horizontal first rail member supported by the at least a first leg member where the first rail member has a first length dimension, a substantially horizontal second rail member supported by the at least a second leg member spaced apart from the first rail member wherein an assembly space includes the space between the first and second rail members, a front portion of the assembly space adjacent the front portion of the first frame structure and a rear portion of the assembly space adjacent the rear portion of the first frame structure, a first furniture sub-assembly having first and second ends, having a first depth dimension and supported within the assembly space by the first and second rail members and a second furniture sub-assembly having first and second ends, a second depth dimension and supported within the assembly space by the first rail member and a rType: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventors: Kirt Martin, David C. Eberlein, Fredric Biddle
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Patent number: 10647042Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a part having a cavity with a complex contour is presented. The molding apparatus comprises a mold cavity and a molding insert. The mold cavity is formed by a first mold portion and a second mold portion. The molding insert is within the mold cavity, wherein the molding insert has a forming surface, and wherein the molding insert is configured to move in more than one direction relative to the first mold portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Everette D. Gray
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Patent number: 10631633Abstract: A foldable lap table assembly for creating storable and adjustable height table surfaces includes a top table and a pair of top legs hinged to the top table and a bottom table with a pair of bottom legs hinged to the bottom table. A storage configuration is defined by the bottom table with the pair of bottom legs in a bottom folded position receiving the top table with the pair of top legs in a top folded position to form a rectangular prism. An alternate box configuration is defined by the pair of top legs in an alternate top extended position engaging a bottom upper face of the bottom table to form a rectangular prism with an open front and an open back.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Inventor: Isaac Holmes
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Patent number: 10568443Abstract: A collapsible structure (e.g., for use as a single or multi-tiered display table) can include a base having at least five hinges defined therein to define six or more base panels such that the base is foldable to form a shape with at least six sides, the base defining a first end and a second end that are attached to each other. The structure can include a first center support and a second center support. The first center support and the second center support can be attached together at the body of each center support and be configured to allow the base to move between a flat folded position and an open standing position by relative movement of the upper arms and the lower arms relative to the attached bodies of the center supports.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventor: Michael L. Hampton
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Patent number: 10524034Abstract: According to various embodiments, a device may be provided. The device may include: a housing comprising a first engaging member; and a foot comprising a second engaging member. The first engaging member and the second engaging member may be configured to engage in at least one of a first way or a second way. When the first engaging member and the second engaging member engage in the first way, the housing may have a first orientation relative to a pre-determined portion of the foot. When the first engaging member and the second engaging member engage in the second way, the housing may have a second orientation relative to the pre-determined portion of the foot.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: RAZER (ASIA-PACIFIC) PTE. LTD.Inventor: Ien Yu Tong
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Patent number: 10406989Abstract: A vehicle accessory mounting device according to some embodiments of the disclosure is configured to attach accessories to a spare-tire hub assembly of a vehicle. The vehicle accessory mounting device includes a first member attached to the spare-tire hub assembly, a second member which is movable relative to the first member, and a handle which is movably attached to the second member. The second member includes pin ends which are configured to engage within slots in the first member. A locking protrusion is provided to lock the second member into place relative to the first member. A locking assembly is provided to lock the handle into place relative to the second member.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: FIRST PULL CO.Inventors: John Steven Kruse, Parth Mukesh Bhatt, Michael Thomas Matteo, Jeffrey Richard Condon, Michael Douglas Prince
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Patent number: 10342328Abstract: An integral system for stabilizing a long table on an uneven surface. One version includes two spaced supports with each of the supports comprising a vertical member. One horizontal platform attaches to an upper portion of one of the supports and an underside of the table top and a second horizontal platform affixed to a post and attached to the underside of the table top. The post is insertable into the vertical member of the other support and movably joined at a first end thereto such that the post may move side-to-side, in a rocking manner relative to the vertical member stabilizing the table. Another version includes a table having two spaced supports each with a horizontal member and a stabilizing member configured to slip over one horizontal member and movably connect thereto. When attached, the stabilizing member may rock about the connection point with the horizontal member.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Inventor: Eddie Rafii
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Patent number: 10100527Abstract: Hollow baluster installation system that utilizes either the mounting holes that remain from the removal of a previous wooden baluster or newly drilled holes and components including a bottom plug, baluster insert and top cap which allow for installation of the hollow baluster in a staircase or railing.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Inventor: David W. Moeller
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Patent number: 10072709Abstract: A roller bearing handling system for replacement or exchange of a roller bearing of a roller hearth furnace includes a base support, a pivot support arranged on the base support, and a first roller bearing handling element arranged or placed on the pivot support and which can lift a roller bearing. The pivot support is arranged on the base support and is able to swivel about a stationary pivot point relative to the base support. A second carrier roller bearing handling element is arranged on the base support for handling a roller bearing and is able to be adjusted between a handling position, in which the second roller bearing handling element can mechanically couple and connect in a form-locking manner with the roller bearing for roller bearing replacement and a release position in which the mechanical coupling and form-locking connection between the roller bearing and the carrier roller bearing handling element is released is released.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: LOI THERMPROCESS GMBHInventors: Frank Balster, Horst Wachholder
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Patent number: 9955786Abstract: In legged furniture having four or more legs and a load-receiving stage supported directly or indirectly by these legs, this legged furniture includes three main legs defining a triangular shape in a plurality of the legs and, assuming that the legged furniture is placed by using only the main legs, enabling a stable stationary attitude of the load-receiving stage, and a leg adjuster forming an extension portion of a sub leg other than the main legs and capable of expansion/contraction in a vertical direction and providing an expansion/contraction leg in cooperation with the sub leg and autonomously allows expansion or contraction of the expansion/contraction leg on the basis of a length of the main leg in accordance with the stationary attitude of the load-receiving stage.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Shikumi Co., Ltd.Inventor: Toshiyuki Kato
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Patent number: 9913697Abstract: A workstation assembly that can be collapsed into a portable container. The portable container has a first section and second section that can be selectively joined and separated. A lift mechanism is provided that interconnects the first section and the second section. The lift mechanism has an extended configuration and a compressed configuration. When in its extended configuration, the lift mechanism separates the first section from the second section of the portable container by a selected distance. Conversely, when in its compressed configuration, the lift mechanism causes the first section to abut against the second section along a common seam. Wheels are connected to the portable container so that the portable container can roll. A handle is also connected to the container for pulling the container on wheels.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Inventor: Eric A. DeVeaux
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Patent number: 9770098Abstract: A novel table leg connection and method of assembly are disclosed. The connection may comprise a stand having a hole, a leg including a pin extending away from one end of the leg wherein the pin is configured to fit within the stand hole, and a locking bracket having prongs configured to engage the pin, wherein the stand has an interior wall having grooves configured to engage the locking bracket. The locking bracket may include a fastening arm disposed opposite the prongs and extending substantially orthogonally away from the locking bracket. The pin may have a slot configured to engage the prongs of the locking bracket. The method of assembly may comprise inserting a pin of a leg into a hole of a stand, sliding a locking bracket having prongs through grooves formed in the interior wall of the stand, and pushing the locking bracket toward the pin until the prongs are frictionally engaged by the pin.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Prospect Furniture LLCInventor: Richard Holbrook
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Patent number: 9730511Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for fastening a table top on a substructure which comprises a fastening means which can be screwed to the underside of the table top, in particular a fastening means with a fastening cross, fastening plate or the like, on which the table top rests, wherein said fastening means has a defined pattern of holes with a plurality of holes or mounts for fastening screws, which can be plugged through said holes in each case and by way of which the fastening means is screwed to the table top. According to the invention, the table top (10) has slots (11) or grooves which are made in its underside and run such that, when the table top is placed in position on the fastening means, in particular the fastening cross, they coincide with the holes (20) or mounts of the fastening means, in particular of the fastening cross (17), wherein fastening screws which can be screwed into the table top (10) in each case in the region of the slots (11) or grooves are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2013Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Severin Holz und Kunststoff GmbHInventor: Heinz-Bernd Severin
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Patent number: 9668570Abstract: A compact folding furniture piece constructed as a table is configured for convenient storage. The folding furniture piece comprises an object support assembly that is configured for operative connection to a mounting structure and includes a spring mechanism securing together as a flexible unit a support mount, an articulated vertebral column, and a table base. The spring mechanism exhibits flexibility properties such that the object support assembly assumes at rest an unfolded state and, in response to an externally applied bending force, assumes a folded state. In the unfolded state, the vertebral column is substantially straight to provide a closed support surface. In the folded state, the vertebral column is curved to provide a raised, open support surface on which an object can rest.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Aria Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Mehdi Mojtabavi, Sohrab Vossoughi, David Randall Knaub, Ken Dieringer
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Patent number: 9551121Abstract: A detachable base insert for use with a traffic delineator post assembly to enhance durability of the post assembly is provided. The traffic delineator post assembly includes a tubular post member and a post base comprising a central opening able to receive the tubular post member. The base insert includes a tubular insert member disposed within an interior wall of the bottom portion of the tubular post member, and a base ring coupled to a bottom portion of the tubular insert member. The base ring serves as a barrier between the bottom of the tubular post member and the ground surface, thereby minimizing surface wear of the tubular post member. The detachable base insert replaces a worn out base retention ring on the tubular post member.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Inventor: Kevin Austin McCord
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Patent number: 9534406Abstract: An adjustable strut having a locking mechanism configured to removably-secure a pair of telescopic structural members to one another when positioned in a contracted configuration for transport and storage. Further, the locking mechanism allows for fast and intuitive unlocking of the pair of telescopic structural members for adjustment of a length of the strut for structural bracing.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Paratech, IncorporatedInventors: Kenneth E. Nielsen, William O. Teach
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Patent number: 9422039Abstract: A suspension system for passenger modules or marine platforms used with high-speed boats, the suspension system including a shock absorbing assembly, for supporting the marine platform relative to the vessel. The marine platform is attached to the vessel via an assembly of pivoting spars in which the vessel attachment locations are spaced athwart a greater distance than the marine platform, and the attachment of some spars permits relative fore and aft movement between the spars and the marine platform or the vessel to accommodate pitch. The suspension system may include components for attenuating motion associated with roll.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Professional Components LTDInventors: David Alvin Smith, Lee Michael Adams
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Patent number: 9220337Abstract: A portable table suitable for securely holding a variety of beverages and other items that can be used on a wide range of surfaces including sand and soft ground. The table can be easily transported with an integral handhold and a detachable leg or legs, which can be readily fastened to the bottom of the table when not in use. The portable table includes openings which securely hold the full range of beverages including traditional cans and bottles, as well as wine glasses and other containers with varying shapes.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Inventor: Mark Wenzel
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Patent number: 8955267Abstract: A mounting support for a photovoltaic module is described. The mounting support includes a pedestal having a surface adaptable to receive a flat side of a photovoltaic module laminate. A hole is disposed in the pedestal, the hole adaptable to receive a bolt or a pin used to couple the pedestal to the flat side of the photovoltaic module laminate.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Jason Wexler, Jonathan Botkin, Matthew Culligan, Adam Detrick
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Publication number: 20140338573Abstract: A furniture line featuring a table which is customizable and suited for confined and irregular spaces such as balconies, decks or outdoors which line can be easily assembled or disassembled essentially by hand and available affordably with a variety of selectable tops, shapes and applications. The table features a skeletal frame arrangement with universal top mounts, selectable curved tubular or rod like legs, at least one and preferably two hub couplers or tubular leg and pedestal base, and optional rotatable or slide on levelers for uneven surfaces. A method and system disclosed provides purchaser customization of the table and complementary ensembles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: ATTITURE LLCInventor: David F. Rassat
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Patent number: 8839724Abstract: A modular medical instrument table and method of using the same is provided. The modular medical instrument table includes a base and at least one support structure rising from the base, the support structure having a substantially vertical axis. At least one arm is removably affixed to the support structure, the arm having a first end proximate to the support structure and a second end distal from the support structure, wherein the second end of the arm is rotatable about the support structure. A shelf is attachable to the second end of the arm.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Kraig Herman Allen, Gary T. Dane, Jon D. Shoemaker
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Patent number: 8746156Abstract: Portable workstation or desk apparatus and methods. In one embodiment, a portable workstation is comprised of a plurality of components including a work surface or upper element, a stem or support element, and an anchor or base element. In one variant, the work surface element (and/or the base element) can be mounted to the stem element in first and second configurations. The various configurations provides a substantially level work surface (relative to the base) or a substantially inclined work surface, and/or varying degrees of offset relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Richard J. Camarillo
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Patent number: 8671635Abstract: Pedestal assemblies configured to support first and second pavers positioned adjacently against an elevated periphery and methods of making the same are provided herein. Preferred assemblies include a cap, base, and at least two towers configured to be sandwiched between the cap and base. Kits can be sold with just cap and base alone. Preferred caps and bases can be formed in the same shape or substantially so, and are racetrack-shaped. Preferred towers include polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cylindrical tubing. The cap can advantageously include an upwardly-projecting fin used to align and separate two pavers positioned alongside an elevated periphery. A pedestal support system can include both periphery pedestals in addition to conventional pedestals positioned away from the elevated periphery.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: Nigel Jones
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Publication number: 20140054253Abstract: Display pedestals comprise at least one generally planar horizontal support member which is hollow, and at least one vertical column. The top surface and/or the bottom surface of the support member has least one depression or at least one projection, and at least one vertical column fits to the depression or projection. The interior volume of the hollow support member is filled with air or with a foamed polymeric or metallic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventor: Petra Reed
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Publication number: 20130333595Abstract: An article of furniture has a main body, a floor-engagement frame, a plurality of non-rolling floor-engagement members connected to the floor-engagement frame, and a plurality of rollers that are also connected to the floor-engagement frame. These rollers do not engage the floor when the article of furniture rests upon the floor in an ordinary state of usage but do engage the floor when the article of furniture is tilted at least fifteen degrees. The article can further comprise a pedestal that pivotally couples to the floor-engagement frame and that supports a table surface. A user interface can control a latch that holds the table surface perpendicular to the pedestal. Another user interface can control a latch that holds the table surface at a present vertical height when latched.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventor: Richard S. Cotey
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Patent number: 8607715Abstract: A stabilizing arrangement supports an object on four ground engaging devices on uneven ground has an interconnection mechanism, and three or four lever parts connected to the interconnection mechanism by respective pivots each with a pivot axis. The first and third pivot axes are at an angle of up to thirty degrees from parallel to each other and within thirty degrees of perpendicular to the second pivot axis. The first lever part includes a first engaging region engaging with the second engaging region of the second lever part. The third lever part includes a second engaging region engaging with the first engaging region of the second lever part. Rotation of the first lever part drives rotation of the second lever part which drives rotation of the third lever part opposite to the first lever part, allowing warp displacement of the four ground engaging devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: No Rock Cafe Tables Pty LtdInventors: John Gerard Catoni, Toby William Heyring, Christopher Brian Heyring, Jonathan Ramsey Beames, Richard Monk
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Patent number: 8584406Abstract: A mounting support for a photovoltaic module is described. The mounting support includes a pedestal having a surface adaptable to receive a flat side of a photovoltaic module laminate. A hole is disposed in the pedestal, the hole adaptable to receive a bolt or a pin used to couple the pedestal to the flat side of the photovoltaic module laminate.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Jason Wexler, Jonathan Botkin, Matthew Culligan, Adam Detrick
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Patent number: 8573138Abstract: A portable table includes a pedestal arranged to be penetrated into the ground and a tray member arranged to be selectively supported on a top end of the pedestal so as to remain readily separable for transport or storage. A beverage holder arranged to be slidably supported on an upper portion of the pedestal. The pedestal has an offset portion arranged to prevent downwardly sliding of the beverage holder below the upper portion of the pedestal. The tray member includes an upper supporting surface and stiffening ribs therebelow having a matching profile for nested stacking of a plurality of tray members separated from their respective pedestals.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventor: David A. Unger
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Patent number: 8550014Abstract: A system for setting a table that displays a plurality of items on different elevated levels using invertible stacking members, the stacking members having two forms, plate and pedestal, that form a plurality of different configurations. A pedestal base member engages a plate member in a pedestal plate configuration and inverts into a vase configuration. The pedestal base member converts into a candle holder and selectively engages the plate member, the plate member selectively displaying a decorative item surrounding the base member, the combination forming a centerpiece. The pedestal base member engages the plate member, forming a stackable pair, stacking with other pairs, another base member or another plate member. The pedestal base members selectively stack with each other. The plate members each have an interlocking rim that locks with the plate above and the plate below, forming a compact stack on a buffet table.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Gwen Mariani
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Patent number: 8490931Abstract: A display apparatus including: a body having a display panel, and a chassis placed on a back of the display panel; and a stand having a plurality of support members that support the body by coupling to the body. At least one of the plurality of support members is different in strength from the other.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2009Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Mitsuyoshi Takao, Takayoshi Tomioka