Attached Laterally Of Support Patents (Class 108/152)
  • Patent number: 6651400
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a connector used to join two or more panels having a foam core and having a cavity defined in a edge thereof. The connector includes a connector body having at least two attachment heads which are dimensioned to fit snugly within the corresponding cavities bounded by internal sidewalls defined in the foam core. Barbs provided on each attachment head are configured to pierce the internal sidewalls of the panels and inhibit withdrawal of the attachment head from the cavity defined in the foam core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Rapid Displays, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry J. Murphy
  • Patent number: 6652027
    Abstract: A backrest device for use with a tree trunk. A rigid backing exhibits a substantially rectangular and planar shape and includes a first side and a second side. A foam cushion is secured to the first side of the rigid backing. A plurality of stand-off spacers extend from the second side of the rigid backing, each of the spacers further having a projecting end surface. First and second elongated strap fasteners extend from each of first and second side edges of the rigid backing and, upon positioning the rigid backing with the spacers in abutting contact with the tree trunk and inter-engaging the fasteners about a circumference of the tree trunk, the rigid backing and secured cushion are spaced an incremental distance from the surface of the tree trunk and in order to prevent water running down the trunk from contacting the padded backrest or the back of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Dennis Pardonnet
  • Patent number: 6619488
    Abstract: A corner shelf and the system to fix the shelf between corner walls, said system created with the minimum of elements, and hiding these elements with the lateral borders of the shelf. The corner shelf comprises an upper surface, a lower surface, a first lateral face and a second lateral face where said first lateral face possesses a perforation parallel to the upper and lower surfaces; said second lateral face possesses a groove parallel to the surface, and terminating in a perforation being perpendicular to the lower surface. The system of fixation comprises a first fixation element introduced in a perforation located in said first lateral face; and a second fixation element whose horizontal body is introduced in a groove located in said second lateral face, the head of said second fixation element introduced in the perforation which terminates in the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Inber SA
    Inventor: Alberto Bengoechea
  • Patent number: 6615745
    Abstract: A shelving and attachment system provides for the completely concealed attachment of hollow, built up shelves to a wall or similar structure. The present system may be used for the attachment of a single shelf to a single wall structure, or may be used to secure a series of shelves to a single wall or to two or more adjacent walls. The hollow shelves of the present shelf system preferably include at least one vertical rib therein, extending between the top and bottom panels or surfaces of the shelf for greater structural strength. One or more relatively thin wall mounted cleats, or alternatively, deeper built up cleat boxes for greater shelf support, provide for shelf attachment, with the edges of the shelf box structure fitting over the edges of the cleats. Two or more sides of the shelf structure may be left open, to engage a corresponding number of cleats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Inventor: Chris Cinkaj
  • Patent number: 6604472
    Abstract: A pair of embodiments are disclosed for providing a computer table attachable to a piece of luggage standing in an upright position upon which a portable computer may be supported for typing use. One embodiment provides a simple, flat, custom-designed piece of ABS plastic with a foldable leaf portion adapted to be received in a cavity in the flat plastic tray. The leaf portion has trunnions adjacent one end which are adapted to be received into complemental slots to allow the leaf to fold away. In this embodiment the tray has a reduced overall thickness than in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment the tray is fitted with a fixed upstanding rib member rather than one which may be folded away. In both embodiments a further but shorter rib is provided at the opposite end of the tray to insure that a computer does not slide off the tray while the tray is in use. Another slight rib could extend about the periphery of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: William S. McNeil
  • Patent number: 6601523
    Abstract: A table that is stowable and deployable from a seatback of a passenger seat includes a substantially planar food tray with a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel to the first surface. The tray is stowed in a substantially vertical position with the first surface facing a seated passenger. The stowed tray is held in position with a moveable switch engaged against the first surface. A device for stowing and deploying the tray is mounted on the second surface. A pair of legs is mounted to the device. Each leg has a first end attached to the device and a second end attached to the seat. Upon turning the switch clear of the first surface, the device slidably urges the first surface from its stowed position to a deployed, substantially horizontal position, with the first surface facing upwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Tom M. Jensen
  • Patent number: 6571916
    Abstract: A fully adjustable hunting tree stand comprising a mounting base; a support member; a seat; and a platform. The mounting base and the support member axially interconnect for independent rotation about a common axis. The platform attaches to the support member at an end thereof, with the seat attaching to the support member at an opposite end thereof. The mounting base attaches to a tree of any angle, being aligned in the same angular direction thereof. The support member adjustably rotates about the mounting base and is secured in a position, which enables the platform and the seat to achieve a leveled position, regardless of what angled position the mounting base is placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventor: Jason Kent Swanson
  • Patent number: 6546879
    Abstract: A shelf system for a patio or porch for holding and elevating pots for increased ease of maintenance. The shelf system for a patio or porch includes a rail assembly having an upright rail; a plurality of shelf assemblies, each being coupled to the upright rail of the rail assembly; the plurality of shelf assemblies including a top rail shelf assembly having a top shelf collar coupled to the upright rail, a top shelf support bracket coupled to the top shelf collar, and a top shelf member coupled to the top shelf support bracket; and a lower shelf assembly having a lower shelf collar coupled to the upright rail, a lower shelf bracket coupled to the lower shelf collar, and a lower shelf member coupled to the lower shelf support bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: Edward M. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20020170472
    Abstract: Stand for TV set with security device of the type that may be mounted in a tubular arm (10) fixed to a wall (11), and that comprises two basic components, which are a main structure (1), and a removable plate (2); the main structure (1), featuring a configuration in form of flat and low box, having a bottom face (3), lateral walls (4), posterior wall (5) provided with orthogonal flap (6), and front wall (7) provided with key core (8); the bottom face (3), incorporates a central orifice (9) that serves for the connection of the support as a whole to a tubular arm (10), rigidly mounted in the wall (11), through conventional means, said bottom face (3) further having orifices (12) disposed in radial relation with the central orifice (9), which determine a modality of regulation of the angle of rotation of the stand relative to the arm (10); from the bottom face (3), further originated four vertical pins (13) provided with retaining heads (14), utilized to retain the removable plate (2), through the insertion of
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: Gilberto Goncalves De Oliveira Filho
  • Patent number: 6467632
    Abstract: A new simple easily mounted, attractive life-like shelf for display of model cars and that can allow for storage of their containers thereon. The invention is comprised of a mounting bracket, straight display shelf, curved display shelf, electrical power receptacle, graphic display board and decals. The device includes at least one straightaway display shelf made from at least one piece of material that hangs on mounting bracket attached to a wall. A sloped horizontal top shelf face surface forms the top surface of a race track, graphic decals and that is the length between end edges of the shelf. A electrical power receptacle located near join of said top shelf face surface and shelf bottom for plugging in display lights, signs and any other miscellaneous electrical device. Lighting can be plugged in as required in electrical power receptacle to provide lighting to only those areas desired by facing upward towards the visual side of the model cars on display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventor: Mark Anthony Guillot
  • Patent number: 6460469
    Abstract: A shelving unit comprises a shelf and a shelf anchor for securing the shelf to an adjacent wall. The shelf has a generally vertical peripheral rim. The shelf anchor includes a base and a shelf retainer. The base has opposite front and rear sides. The rear side of the base has a wall-engaging portion adapted for flush engagement with the wall. The shelf retainer has a bridge portion and a shelf-retaining portion. The bridge portion extends outwardly from the front side of the base. The shelf-retaining portion extends generally vertically from a distal end of the bridge portion. The shelf-retaining portion is spaced from the front side of the base to define a rim-receiving recess between the front side of the base and the shelf-retaining portion. The shelf retainer is positioned relative to the shelf so that at least a portion of the peripheral rim is received within the rim-receiving recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Contico International LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Dickinson, Scott Holmberg
  • Patent number: 6460946
    Abstract: A readily reconfigurable shelf arrangement includes a support panel supported on a furniture component wherein the support panel has a plurality of rows and columns of shelf connectors to which individual shelves are connected. The pattern of shelf connectors defines different lateral and elevational positions in which the shelves may be connected. The individual shelves include removable support pegs which are secured to and project outwardly of the shelf connectors and a fabric shelf section which is suspended from the support pegs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven J. Beukema
  • Publication number: 20020078988
    Abstract: A portable hunting blind configurable between a collapsed configuration to a deployed configuration composed of a collapsible frame and a flaccidly flexible skin which covers the frame. The frame has a U-shaped base, a U-shaped upright which is pivotally connected to the base and is selectively height adjustable, a U-shaped first forward support pivotally connected to the upright, and a U-shaped second forward support pivotally connected to the first forward support. The skin is shaped to provide a generally taut fit when the frame is in the deployed configuration. At least one window is formed in the skin for peering thereout and shooting therethrough. A buttress, preferably in the form of a draw belt, is connected to each side of the upright near the upper end thereof, wherein a first belt member passes through a first slit formed in the skin at one side of the opening, and a second belt member passes through a second slit formed in the skin at the other side of the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventor: Todd J. Valpredo
  • Patent number: 6378709
    Abstract: A wall-mounted shelving system, comprising an elongated standard securable to a wall and having a vertical axis, said standard containing a plurality of slots; at least one shelf bracket removably connected with said standard via said slots, said shelf bracket including means for connecting a shelf therewith; at least one shelf connected with said shelf bracket via said connecting means; and a plurality of spacers located between said wall and the rear edge of said shelf for preventing swaying and rotation of said shelf bracket relative to said standard axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Stuart Shelving, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Scott Stuart
  • Patent number: 6357608
    Abstract: A closet organizer suspension system which uses shelving supported by notched vertical poles in conjunction with tension rods screwed upwardly into the studs and/or top plates of walls, and custom hardware and accessories. Also used are metal tension straps secured to the top plates. This configuration allows a heavier load to be transferred to the studs and top plates rather than the drywall being used to support the shelving loads. The closet organizer suspension system allows the user to custom configure its components to provide maximum use of allotted space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventor: Russell D. Timm
  • Publication number: 20020029727
    Abstract: A shelving unit comprises a shelf and a shelf anchor for securing the shelf to an adjacent wall. The shelf has a peripheral rim that extends along at least a portion of the length of the shelf. The shelf has at least one internal lateral support member extending generally perpendicularly to the rim. The shelf anchor includes a base and a shelf-retainer. The base is adapted to be mounted to the wall. The shelf-retainer extends from the base. A retaining portion of the shelf-retainer is spaced from a front side of the base to define a rim-receiving recess between the base and the retaining portion of the shelf-retainer. The shelf anchor is positioned relative to the shelf so that at least a portion of the peripheral rim is received within the rim-receiving recess in a manner to prevent the shelf from moving outwardly from the wall when the shelf anchor is mounted to the wall. The shelf-retainer includes a lateral positioner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Applicant: Contico International, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Dickinson, Scott Holmberg
  • Publication number: 20020027115
    Abstract: An open frame display shelf assembly formed of elongate parallel base rods to which are connected an array of rod beams arranged transversely to the base rods and bent upwardly to support forward and rearward wall-forming rods. The wall-forming rods are arranged to provide receptor gaps. The shelves are supported from cantilevered sidewalls also containing receptor gaps. A bracket assembly with two adjusting components and three triangularly oriented connectors permit attitude adjustments of the shelf. A sign mount at the forward walls of the shelving is tiltable to accommodate the attitude of the shelf assembly. Sign support assemblies, carrying product identifying visual patterns may be pivotally mounted from the forward edge of forward region of one shelf to freely abuttably rest upon the forward wall of the next lower adjacent shelf. To access the product, the customer pivotally lifts the sign support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Kenneth F. Gay, Kenneth R. Gay
  • Publication number: 20020017499
    Abstract: A corner shelf and the system to fix the shelf between corner walls, said system created with the minimum of elements, and hiding these elements with the lateral borders of the shelf. The corner shelf comprises an upper surface, a lower surface, a first lateral face and a second lateral face where said first lateral face possesses a perforation parallel to the upper and lower surfaces; said second lateral face possesses a groove parallel to the surface, and terminating in a perforation being perpendicular to the lower surface. The system of fixation comprises a first fixation element introduced in a perforation located in said first lateral face; and a second fixation element whose horizontal body is introduced in a groove located in said second lateral face, the head of said second fixation element introduced in the perforation which terminates in the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: INBER S A
    Inventor: Alberto Bengoechea
  • Patent number: 6345579
    Abstract: A removable work surface defining device includes a pair of rigid support members attachable to a support structure, a platform defining a work surface surrounded by spaced apart opposite front and rear edge portions and spaced apart opposite side edge portions extending between the front and rear edge portions, and a pair of quick release locking mechanisms each for releasably attaching the platform at a respective one of the opposite side edge portions thereof upon an adjacent respective one of the rigid support members. Each of the quick release locking mechanisms includes first and second sets of elements, a locking latch and a catch. The first and second sets of elements are disposed on respective ones of the rigid support members and adjacent respective ones of the opposite side edge portions of the platform for undergoing relative movement between released and interengaged positions with one another upon movement of the platform between first and second positions relative to the rigid support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Engineered Data Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Val Zaturensky
  • Patent number: 6338302
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns a support element for the arms, especially suitable for application on writing desks and comprising: a body, substantially flat and shaped in such a way as to allow a person to comfortably rest his/her forearms on it and suitable for being positioned partially overlapping the top of the writing desk; at least one stay element having a first end fixed to the body in correspondence with the surface pressing against the writing desk and a second free end whose distance from the surface of the body to which the first end is fixed is substantially equal to the thickness of the top of the writing desk, the second end pressing against the top of the writing desk in correspondence with the surface on the other side of the top. According to a preferred form of execution, the second free end is provided with an adjustable compensation element that presses without locking against the surface on the other side of the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Assignee: Eurocomponenti Srl
    Inventor: Silvio Montagner
  • Publication number: 20010047973
    Abstract: A shelf display is provided with a two dimensional array of separate spaced apart shelves which are fanned out in a horizontal direction. The shelves extend from a back wall inclined from the vertical and may be arranged either in columns or staggered from one row to another. The shelves are recessed so as to receive merchandising cartons and to provide support for the merchandising cartons as individual product units are removed therefrom. The shelves are spaced apart to allow light to enter the lower rows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Applicant: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark T. Schmidt, Heidi A. Meyer, Daniel Doucette
  • Patent number: 6318569
    Abstract: A detachable storage rack for a metallic structure for organizing and storing small bottles and containers within reach of the user. The detachable storage rack for a metallic structure includes one or more support members each including a wall member having a back side and a top edge; and also includes one or more shelf members each having ends and each being securely attached to a respective support member; and further includes an attachment assembly for detachably attaching the one or more support members to the metallic structure including a refrigerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Reginald Q. Rothing
  • Patent number: 6315134
    Abstract: An easily assembled wall-mounted shelving system, comprising at least two elongated standards secured to a wall, with each standard having a vertical axis and a plurality of slots; a plurality of end brackets to removably connect with said standards via said slots, said end brackets including gripping means for removably connecting the end of a shelf therewith, with such gripping means consisting of a clamping member, a clamping foot portion, or a screw fastener; and at least one shelf connected with said end brackets via said gripping means. The end brackets also can serve other purposes such as the support of book stops. The shelving system is suitable for mounting a single shelf and can be used with standard rigid shelving. Spacers located between the shelf and the wall so as to prevent swaying and rotation of said shelf relative to said standard axis are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Stuart Shelving LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Scott Stuart
  • Patent number: 6315135
    Abstract: A wall-mounted shelving system, comprising a plurality of elongated standards secured to a wall and each standard having a vertical axis, said standards containing a plurality of slots extending along said vertical axis; a plurality of cantilever shelf brackets removably connected with said standards via said slots, said shelf brackets including blade portions; and at least one rigid one-piece shelf having ends slidably connected with said shelf bracket blade portions. Support means for aligning and securing a free edge of at least one shelf are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Stuart Shelving LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Scott Stuart
  • Patent number: 6302282
    Abstract: An open frame display shelf assembly formed of elongate parallel base rods to which are connected an array of rod beams arranged transversely to the base rods and bent upwardly to support forward and rearward wall-forming rods. The wall-forming rods are arranged to provide receptor gaps. The shelves are supported from cantilevered sidewalls also containing receptor gaps. A bracket assembly with two adjusting components and three triangularly oriented connectors permit attitude adjustments of the shelf. A sign mount at the forward walls of the shelving is tiltable to accommodate the attitude of the shelf assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Inventors: Kenneth F. Gay, Kenneth R. Gay
  • Patent number: 6293414
    Abstract: A wall-mounted shelving system comprising a plurality of elongated vertical standards secured to a wall, each elongated standard having a vertical axis and a plurality of slots; a plurality of shelf brackets removably connected with said standards via said slots; one or more shelves supported by said shelf brackets; and a plurality of side panels supported by said shelves and serving to enclose said shelves at their ends. Each side panel has means for easily and removably attaching to the ends of said shelves and thus said side panels are suitable for both new installations and retrofitting existing shelving. An embodiment of the invention formed from wire is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Stuart Shelving LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Scott Stuart
  • Publication number: 20010018882
    Abstract: A bowling scoring unit is integrally mounted to one end of a table. In one embodiment, a swivel mount is provided and is coupled between the table and the scoring unit. In another embodiment, the table includes a recess or an aperture for integrally receiving and supporting the scoring unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: September 6, 2001
    Inventors: Troy A. Recknagel, Barry L. Atwood
  • Patent number: 6276646
    Abstract: A support assembly for providing arm support while using computer input devices. The support assembly includes a first panel with a mounting edge and a coupling edge, a second panel hingably coupled to the first panel adjacent to the coupling edge of the first panel such that the second panel forms an extension for the first panel, and a third panel in a spaced parallel relationship with the first panel such that the first and third panels selectively engage a worktop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Inventor: Albert M. Gaba
  • Patent number: 6260489
    Abstract: A system for hanging implements on a wall which employs a hanging component formed of thin steel wire having two wire legs integrally joined to and spaced apart at a limiter portion. In a shelf supporting embodiment, bores or paired channels are provided within a shelf standard at a downwardly depending acute angle. The standard then is used with an elemental drill to form corresponding paired channels through a drywall surface. The wire bifurcate hanging components then are inserted through these channels at the noted acute angle to support a standard against a wall. The acute angle evokes an inwardly directed vector component providing a very stable and relatively high load bearing capacity. Removal of the shelf system from the wall is simply accomplished by lifting upwardly to reveal only small paired channel openings which are easily covered or resurfaced. A continuous strap based self supporting arrangement simplifies the mounting to and supporting of shelves from spaced apart standards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: ADD +ON Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara J. Weaver, Charles R. Beinecke
  • Patent number: 6250427
    Abstract: A deer stand includes a foot platform, a seat platform, and stanchions which join the foot platform to the seat platform. The foot platform, the seat platform and the stanchions are preferably formed primarily from welded metal tubes to provide the deer stand with a rugged, durable unitary welded construction. To fasten the deer stand to a tree, the seat platform has an eye bolt and a J bolt attached to opposite sides of the seat platform. A chain is attached to the eye bolt. Two pairs of spikes extend from the seat and foot platforms, respectively, for engagement with a tree. The deer stand is attached to a tree by tilting the deer stand so that the spikes of the seat platform engage with the tree at an angle with respect to the tree. The chain is then wrapped about the trunk of the tree and linked to the J bolt so that the chain encircles and is as taut as possible about the tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventors: Jerry Woodrow Williams, Jr., Jerry Woodrow Williams, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6240857
    Abstract: A removable shelf assembly for use with a tripod or easel having three legs, including a shelf with at least two boot-shaped cutouts formed in the back edge of the shelf and a pair of support arms, provides a convenient work and storage surface for the tripod or easel user. The removable shelf assembly mounts onto the tripod by attaching the shelf to two of the tripod legs at the cutouts, and attaching the support arms to the same two tripod legs with clamps pivotally mounted at the ends of the support arms. Hooks and holders are also optionally provided with the shelf to facilitate convenient placement of tools and materials adjacent to the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventor: Jeanne W. Elizer
  • Patent number: 6205935
    Abstract: A shelf is mountable on a crank-shaped support that threads into the trunk of a tree, preferably in association with a hunter's tree stand. The crank-shaped support forms a threaded lag bolt at one end, perpendicular to an intermediate crank arm. At the opposite end of the crank arm from the lag bolt, an elongated mounting portion protrudes outwardly relative to the tree. When the lag bolt is threaded into the tree trunk, the crank arm depends vertically. The shelf part has a receptacle such as a square tube along the underside of a planar shelf part that receives the mounting portion of the crank-shaped support. Complementary non-round cross sections of the mounting portion and the tube hold the planar member horizontal to support items in convenient reach of the hunter. The planar shelf part can have an upwardly protruding rim around its perimeter or at least partly bounding the available surface and confining the items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventor: Glenn Lindaman
  • Patent number: 6196354
    Abstract: A portable tree stand assembly includes a support bracket structure, a seat, a platform and a seat and platform position adjustment arrangement. The support bracket structure is attachable to a supporting tree. The support bracket structure has an upper end portion and a lower end portion. The seat is pivotally mounted to the upper end portion of the support bracket structure. The platform is pivotally mounted to the lower end portion of the support bracket structure. The seat and platform position adjustment arrangement interconnects the seat and platform to a middle portion of the support bracket structure extending between and interconnecting the upper and lower end portions thereof. The seat and platform position adjustment arrangement is adjustable to movably place and retain the seat and platform in a substantially parallel relation to one another and in respective level positions for a range of lean angles of the supporting tree to which the support bracket structure is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventors: Tod E. Anthony, Michael Schirer
  • Patent number: 6142140
    Abstract: A one-piece, integral metallic cantilever-mounted shelf unit (10) for kettle-type barbeque grills (14) is provided which provides a sturdy, stable work surface which can be readily attached and detached from a grill (14) without grill modification or use of fasteners. The shelf unit (10) includes opposed upper and lower panels (22, 24) interconnected by an outermost bight section (26). Mounting structure (28) in the form of a lip (30) and flange (34) form a part of the upper and lower panels (24, 26), respectively, and allow attachment of the shelf unit (10) to a grill unit (14) in a cantilever fashion while still permitting use of the grill lid. The upper and lower panels (24,26) are preferably provided with stamped depressions (36) and corresponding slots (38); this provides additional strength, allows liquid drainage and facilitates air cooling of the shelf unit (10). A series of hook bodies (44) are preferably formed in the lower panel (24), allowing storage of barbeque utensils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Inventor: Todd A. Shumaker
  • Patent number: 6125771
    Abstract: A conformally folding table comprises a surface assembly and a support member adapted to pivotally attach the surface assembly to a structure such as a post or mast. The surface assembly comprises a plurality of surface members and is adapted, upon being pivoted into a stowed position, to fold or "wrap," by means of relative rotations between adjacent surface members, around the structure and into close conformance with it, so as to allow storage of the table in a minimum of space. When the table is to be used, the table is pivoted away from the structure into a deployed position and the surface members are unfolded or "unwrapped" to form a flat table surface. Preferred embodiments of the table also comprise one or more legs for stability and a lateral support member to help support the surface members in forming a flat table surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: David L. Garrison PS
    Inventors: Steven H. Platt, Robert W. Platt
  • Patent number: 6116163
    Abstract: An adjustable work table for use with scaffolding comprises a substantially rectangular table top having a first pair of downwardly extending rails at one end which slidably mount on scaffolding. The rails are elongated generally U-shaped members which include an intermediate semicircular portion extending outwardly and having a spring loaded lock pin mounted therein to engage the scaffold through an aperture in the rail locking the table in place. A second pair of U-shaped elongated rails extend outwardly at a right angle to the first pair of rails beneath the ends of the table and a supporting member extends between the lower portion of the first pair of rails and an intermediate portion of the second pair of rails for support purposes. A drawer may be mounted at the open end beneath the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Inventor: Robert A. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 6098552
    Abstract: A support system for a temporary work surface is provided which is adapted for attachment to a plurality of wall studs at a construction site. A support assembly includes a plurality, usually two, elongated arms adapted for removable cantilevered attachment to exposed vertical wall studs. A generally C-shaped mounting bracket for each elongated arm is adapted for frictional engagement with a wall stud. If desired the bracket may be mounted at a selected vertical location on a stud using common mechanical fasteners. The free ends of the supporting arms have protrusions adapted to retain a work surface, such as a plywood sheet on the support arms. Preferably a notch on the lower surface of each arm engages the clamp in order to fix the position of the arm relative to the supporting wall stud. The notch also provides for an incline of the supporting arm downwardly away from the supporting stud, thus providing a corresponding incline to the supported work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Inventor: Douglas C. Gunderson
  • Patent number: 6095057
    Abstract: A sturdy, pre-formed steel shelf for use on scissor and aerial lifts and of the type having a formed handrail channel (14) that supports the shelf on the handrail of the lift (26). The base of the shelf (10) contains tool holders (20) that allow the worker to easily locate his tools. In addition, the tray is designed to be quickly placed on and removed from the lift by the use of safety pin (22) and safety pin clip (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: John E. Corban
    Inventor: John E Corban
  • Patent number: 6095059
    Abstract: A portable seat assembly for removable attachment to a trunk latch of a vehicle, having a bumper comprising in combination a seat portion having an upper surface and a lower surface, a support connected to the seat portion allowing the seat portion to rest on the bumper of the vehicle in a horizontal orientation, and a hook for connecting the seat portion to the trunk latch of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventor: William F. Riley
  • Patent number: 6085868
    Abstract: A portable tree stand assembly includes a support bracket structure, a seat, a platform and a seat and platform position adjustment arrangement. The support bracket structure is attachable to a supporting tree. The support bracket structure has an upper end portion and a lower end portion. The seat is pivotally mounted to the upper end portion of the support bracket structure. The platform is pivotally mounted to the lower end portion of the support bracket structure. The seat and platform position adjustment arrangement interconnects the seat and platform to a middle portion of the support bracket structure extending between and interconnecting the upper and lower end portions thereof. The seat and platform position adjustment arrangement is adjustable to moveably place and retain the seat and platform in a substantially parallel relation to one another and in respective level positions for a range of lean angles of the supporting tree to which the support bracket structure is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Inventors: Tod E. Anthony, Michael Schirer
  • Patent number: 6082560
    Abstract: A closet organizer suspension system which uses shelving supported by notched vertical poles in conjunction with tension rods screwed upwardly into the studs and/or top plates of walls, and custom hardware and accessories. Also used are metal tension straps secured to the top plates. This configuration allows a heavier load to be transferred to the studs and top plates rather than the drywall being used to support the shelving loads. The closet organizer suspension system allows the user to custom configure its components to provide maximum use of allotted space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: Russell D. Timm
  • Patent number: 6081942
    Abstract: A portable, foldable toilet apparatus for attaching to a tree trunk, and including a tree trunk gripping frame section and a pair of longitudinal seat members pivotally connected to the gripping frame section for pivotal movement from a folded position within the gripping frame section to an open horizontal cantilevered position extending forwardly of the gripping frame section for supporting the weight of a person sitting thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: Duane H. Bellamy
  • Patent number: 6082537
    Abstract: A drawer tray for insertion into a desk or bureau drawer is capable of holding small items such as paper clips, buttons and such and provides an attachment device for fixing the tray to a side wall of a drawer with the tray extending into the draw at the top most level of the draw so as not to interfere with items placed near the bottom of the draw. The attachment device provides a set of spaced apart "L" shaped arms for gripping the outside surface of a side wall of the drawer and a set of spaced apart spring arms for pressing against the inside surface of the same side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: Forrest G. Quinn
  • Patent number: 6073784
    Abstract: The shelving system (1) consists of a bracket (10) with a shelf board (5). The bracket (10) has a slot into which the edge of the shelf board is located. The slot is sized so that the edge of the shelf board fits loosely within the slot. A wedge (30) is provided also for insertion into the slot adjacent the shelf board (5) to secure the shelf board in position within the slot. The wedge (30) is preferably tapered and has a front surface that is contoured to match the contours of the front surface of the bracket. An aperture (not shown) is provided at the back of the slot to receive a fastening device such as a screw etc for securing the bracket to a wall. As the aperture is at the back of the slot the aperture and the fastening device are obscured by the shelf board when in use. The shelving unit is particularly easy to assemble whilst still ensuring the shelf board is securely fitted to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: McKechnie UK Limited
    Inventors: Peter Hattingh, Richard Peter Rorison Sutherland
  • Patent number: 6070536
    Abstract: A decorative shelving for use in the home or in the office. The shelving appears as if it is a part of the original home or office because the shelving matches the original wall surface. The building design and installation is unique because it not only ensures strength and quality, but it also ensures a nearly perfect match with the original wall surface. The shelving method of assembly is very cost effective compared to conventional building methods. The decorative shelving is self-supporting with no visible means of support. The shelving has a cantilever design that has superior strength without the use of struts. The shelving comprises a novel shelf support structure with the shelf having a modular framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Inventor: Chris Cinkaj
  • Patent number: 6021720
    Abstract: A stand for supporting and securing an item such as a portable computer comprises a hinged leaf assembly with adjustably positionable clamping members. The clamping members are slidingly secured along outer edges of hingedly connected leaves of the leaf assembly to permit sliding advancement of the clamping members relative to and along the edges of the leaves to which they are attached. An articulated arm is secured at an upper end to the underside of the leaf assembly and at a lower end to the surface relative to which the item is to be supported such as the floor of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Inventors: Shane M. Boos, Eric H. Tse
  • Patent number: 6012773
    Abstract: Stackable row chairs can be provided with desk assemblies for lecture hall purposes by forming a holder for the desk assembly with a pair of struts upon stirrups at their lower ends engaging the legs of the chair provided with the assembly. Connecting members can run from the stirrups to an adjoining chair to allow the desk assembly simultaneously to serve as a connecting system for joining the chairs in the row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Mauser Office GmbH
    Inventor: Klaus Best
  • Patent number: 6004065
    Abstract: A system for interlocking together two panel members comprises a washer member having a first washer portion connected by a first necked down portion to a second intermediate washer portion and a third washer portion connected by a second necked down portion to the second intermediate washer portion. A bore runs through the washer member for receiving a screw for fastening the washer member to a side of a first panel member. A second panel member has a keyhole slot and an aperture spaced from the keyhole slot. A resilient clip member has one end formed with a right angle projecting portion and a second end formed with an aperture configured to securely receive the first necked down portion of the washer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: HON Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Dale B. Higdon, Brad J. Addink
  • Patent number: 5983912
    Abstract: A support shelf adapted for attachment to a crutch, the crutch including a pair of spaced, opposed downwardly converging rods, the support shelf including a member having a generally flat top surface and a peripheral edge portion extending therearound, the member including a pair of grooves extending inwardly from the spaced oppositely facing portions of the peripheral edge, the grooves being adapted for cooperatively receiving the downwardly converging rods of the crutch for wedging the member between the rods to hold the member with the top surface thereof in a generally horizontal orientation when the rods are in a generally upstanding orientation, the member optionally being of two piece construction for clamping to the rods, and further optionally being of hinged construction for movement between a deployed position and a stored position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Inventor: James M. Leu
  • Patent number: 5941180
    Abstract: A calculator mount includes a self closing hinge with a frame wing and a door wing. The frame wing is attached to a desk with a top and overhang, and a calculator mounting bracket is carried by the door wing. The door wing and bracket swing between a position at which the calculator is at a position adjacent the top surface of the desk and a position at which it folds under the desk. It can be mounted on either side of the desk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Inventor: Robert D. Becker