Having Means To Detachably Connect A Tubular Component To Another Component Patents (Class 108/158.11)
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Patent number: 10285525Abstract: A mounting assembly is for a mailbox. The mailbox has an enclosure member. The mounting assembly includes a sleeve member, a first support member coupled to the sleeve member and the enclosure member, a second support member coupled to the sleeve member, and a pad member coupled to the second support member. The mounting assembly has an axis extending through an opening in each of the sleeve member, the first support member, the second support member, and the pad member.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: SOLAR GROUP, INC.Inventors: J. Derrick Dry, Jeremy D'Len Dickens
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Patent number: 10271642Abstract: A desk includes a base and a plurality of work surface assemblies mounted on the base. The base has a shaft and two stand connected to opposite ends of the shaft. Each of the work surface assemblies has a board and a leg having opposite ends connected to the board and the shaft of the base respectively. The shaft has a plurality of shaft sections connected in series. Whereby a user may pick a predetermined number of shaft sections in serial connection according to a number and a pattern of the work surface assemblies to be mounted on the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignees: Hi-Max Innovation Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jhih-Fan Lin
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Patent number: 10184264Abstract: A portable shelter framing system is disclosed herein. The portable shelter framing system includes a plurality of corner support assemblies; a plurality of crossbeam members, at least some of the crossbeam members configured to be connected between a pair of the plurality of corner support assemblies without the use of tools; and a plurality of roof frame members, each of the roof frame members configured to be coupled to one of the plurality of corner support assemblies or one of the plurality of crossbeam members without the use of tools. In one or more embodiments, each of the plurality of corner support assemblies of portable shelter framing system comprises spaced apart apertures disposed at the top thereof, each of the spaced apart apertures configured to receive a respective downwardly extending portion of one of the plurality of roof frame members.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Sunjoy Industries Group Ltd.Inventors: David Lewis Hunt, Gilbert Carl Schmidt, Sean Michael Banal, Lianzhang Pan
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Patent number: 9993080Abstract: Beam mounted chair assemblies may include at least two standards supported on a floor, a beam secured to, and supported by, the standards, and a plurality of chair assemblies secured to, and supported by, the beam. Chair assemblies may be secured to a beam via associated chair brackets. Chair brackets may include chair seat pivots that pivotally secure a chair seat in proximity to a chair back such that the chair seat may pivot between an up and a down position. Chair brackets and standards may be secured to a beam such that the chair brackets and standards may be linearly positioned along a full length of the beam without interfering with one another. The beam mounted chair assemblies may include electrical power and/or data wiring and associated components.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Inventors: Matthew D. Jacobs, Frederick D. Jacobs, Michiel VandeVen
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Patent number: 9568034Abstract: A connection element for a support frame system includes at least two part elements configured substantially in U shape and joinable together in mirror-inverted form. The elements can be plugged into one another in mirror-inverted form, with the first part element connectable to at least one fastening element and with the second part element connectable to at least one positioning element and/or having at least one positioning element.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2012Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Liebherr-Transportation Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Roman Gabriel
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Patent number: 9549482Abstract: According to some aspects of the present disclosure, systems and methods are disclosed for cabinet frames, including frame members coupled together via corner copulas. Frame members may include external and internal channels and surfaces for mounting external and internal components. Systems and methods are also disclosed for coupling the frame members and corner copulas.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Emerson Network Power, Energy Systems, North America, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Allan Podemski, Jerome Andrew Maloney
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Patent number: 9427080Abstract: A collapsible power-driven table stand includes a supporting body of an elongated shape, a first stand having a first driving member and a plurality of first extendable rods driven by the first driving member to move axially relative to each other and a second stand having a second driving member and a plurality of second extendable rods driven by the second driving member to move axially relative to each other. The first diving member is pivotally attached to one end of the supporting body and the second diving member is also pivotally attached to another end of the supporting body in order to allow both the first and second stands to extend/collapse relative to the supporting body. Accordingly, the assembly of the collapsible power-driven table is simplified and the overall size thereof is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignees: TIMOTION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., ADJUSTME SOURCING APSInventor: Chou-Hsin Wu
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Patent number: 9003981Abstract: A furniture connector includes a pair of connector blocks disposed in opposing relation. Each of the connector blocks includes: a first end which cooperate to removably secure an end of a longitudinal frame member between the pair of connector blocks; and a second end having a first flange and a second flange extending longitudinally. When the pair of connector blocks are secured to the end of the longitudinal frame member, the first flange of each connector block cooperate to define a proximal transverse channel where a first transverse frame member may be removably secured to the pair of connector blocks. The second flange of each connector block cooperate to define a distal transverse channel where a second transverse frame member may be removably secured to the pair of connector blocks.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Teknion LimitedInventors: Stefano Lio, Jehan Paul-Chowdhury, Nicholas Gillissie
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Patent number: 8925172Abstract: A fixture for mounting on a support structure having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a thickness, with a bore therethrough, comprising: a tubular body, having a top section and a bottom externally threaded section; a retaining collar, having an upper portion, the bottom surface thereof larger than the bore, and a circular internally threaded lower portion smaller than the bore; a keeper body, having an internally threaded circular passageway, including a ring shaped upper part having an outside surface and an outside diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the bore, and a lower part having a smaller diameter than said upper part, the retaining collar and keeper body sized for threading onto the tubular body; and pivotable, rotatable ears having an upper edge and a lower end providing a stop, mounted to the upper part of the keeper body.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Inventor: Douglas A. English
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Patent number: 8689706Abstract: The leg socket has a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart ribs extending along an interior wall. Each rib has a concavely curved surface extending longitudinally and disposed on a common radius of the wall to provide contact with a cylindrical table leg over a surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Component Hardware Group, Inc.Inventor: Brion Gompper
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Publication number: 20130220188Abstract: A table furniture mainly comprises a table plate, four leg units mounted at four end corners of the table plate, two couplers and a central beam. Each leg unit has a leg rod and a side bracket connected with the leg rod, an engaging portion being provided at its free end. The coupler has at least three insertion slots with shrunk openings among which two opposing insertion slots are for engagement with the engaging portions of both adjacent leg units. The central beam also has an engaging portion provided at each end for engagement with one insertion slot of the couplers adjacent to the two opposing insertion slots. In this manner, the structure can facilitate assembling and disassembling of the whole table.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: CHINGDAR ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventor: JHEN-SIANG WEI SIAO
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Patent number: 8276999Abstract: A compact collapsible bar includes a rigid top frame and a rigid bottom frame. A collapsible fabric enclosure is permanently connected to the top frame and to the bottom frame. A set of rigid collapsible legs is removably connected to the top frame and to the bottom frame. When collapsed, the entire bar assembly can be stored in a compact carrying bag.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Consumer Motivation Group, Inc.Inventors: Ellen Hassman, Kathleen Casey, Mark Steven Chrislip
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Patent number: 8215246Abstract: A portable staging system adjustable for quick assembly and disassembly and inherent sturdiness. The portable staging system includes a bracket assembly for detachably coupling a support member to the platform of the portable stage. The bracket assembly includes a bracket sleeve adapted to receive the support member, a brace member shiftable within the bracket sleeve between a support member engaging position and a support member clearing position, and an actuator assembly for simultaneously shift first and second drivers of the brace member.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Wenger CorporationInventors: Grant S. Quam, Martin E. Thiede
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Patent number: 8191488Abstract: A support leg for a table includes a rod having a first end and an opposing second end. The rod includes a first groove that extends into the rod from an outer surface of the rod toward a geometric center of the rod. The first groove extends generally parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the rod and is sized and shaped to receive at least a portion of a first side panel of the table. The rod includes a second groove spaced-apart from the first groove along the outer surface of the rod. The second groove extends into the rod from the outer surface of the rod toward the geometric center of the rod. The second groove extends generally parallel to the central longitudinal axis and is sized and shaped to receive at least a portion of a second side panel of the table.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Inventor: Ed Sacco
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Patent number: 8186284Abstract: The present invention is related to a desk structure. The desk structure comprises a writing surface, and a book box which is secured to the writing surface. A plurality of receiver sleeves are integrally molded with the book box. Each receiver sleeve has an outer wall and an inner wall. The inner wall of the receiver sleeve has a slot and a plurality of radially spaced ribs. The inner wall defines an opening. The desk structure further comprises a plurality of legs. Each leg has an upper leg portion. The upper leg portion of each leg is received by the inner wall opening of a corresponding receiver sleeve. Additionally, each upper leg portion includes a detent. The detent is adapted to engage a corresponding inner wall slot when the upper leg portion is received by the inner wall opening of the corresponding receiver sleeve. Thus, the detent both secures the leg to the book box and positions the upper leg portion within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Artco-BellInventors: Mack Daniel Westbrook, Matthew Murphy Lafleur, Lewis Dorsey Cox, Jeffrey Stout
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Patent number: 8136460Abstract: A portable support system having a portable support having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a tapered portion, and the second end includes a footing structure. The system also includes a receiving member having a support cone configured to receive the tapered portion. The support cone has a tapered inner surface and a tapered outer surface. The inner surface and outer surface are engagable with mating tapered surfaces. The receiving member is capable of attachment to one or both of a frame and a panel for use as a platform.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: TAIT Towers, Inc.Inventors: Michael Tait, Adam Davis, James Fairorth
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Patent number: 8118375Abstract: A desk comprising: a writing board, the writing board defining a top surface and a substantially opposed bottom surface; at least three sleeves, each of the at least three sleeves extending substantially away from the bottom surface, each of the at least three sleeves defining a respective free end substantially opposed to the bottom surface; at least three legs, each of the at least three legs being removably insertable into and securable to a respective one of the at least three sleeves; a first one of the at least three sleeves defining a ridge extending substantially longitudinally therefrom at the free end of the first one of the at least three sleeves and a second one of the at least three sleeves defining a recess extending substantially longitudinally thereinto at the free end of the second one of the at least three sleeves, the recess being configured and sized for substantially snugly receiving the ridge.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Inventors: Gilles Berthiaume, Pierre Berthiaume
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Patent number: 8100378Abstract: A vertical column coupling providing a means for creating entire concrete forms for constructing the ceiling and floors of multistory buildings utilizing a plurality of pipe columns and supported form slabs that are erected to a desired height and in horizontal alignment. Additionally the present invention provides for the ability to pour concrete in one continuous pour from the top and easy disassembly and removal of the device after said poured concrete has dried.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2008Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Inventor: Peter Casini
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Patent number: 8079314Abstract: A connection system includes a float assembly and a locking assembly. The float assembly includes a floating ring and a float retainer disposed against the floating ring. The float retainer is adapted to be secured to a first object. The locking assembly includes a locking collar and a base retainer. The base retainer is coupled to the locking collar and adapted to be attached to a second object. The base retainer includes an engagement member engaging the floating ring, with the float retainer disposed between the floating ring and the locking assembly. The locking assembly is moveable between a first configuration wherein the float retainer is moveable relative to the locking assembly and a second configuration wherein the float retainer is fixed relative to the locking assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Tim J. MacLean, Nick Savage, Martin P. Bloomfield
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Patent number: 7980626Abstract: A picnic table includes at least two leg units, a crossbar, a table top and two benches. Each leg unit includes two J-shaped legs. Each J-shaped leg includes a table top support portion formed thereon, a bench support portion formed thereon, and a recess defined in the table top support portion. The crossbar is located between the leg units. The table top includes planks and tubes for supporting the planks. The table top is supported on the table top support portions while the tubes are received in the recesses. Screws are used to secure the crossbar to the legs, secure the table top to the table top support portions, and secure the benches to the bench support portions.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Danny Plastics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yun-Lu Chen
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Publication number: 20100192812Abstract: A foldable bar table includes a support frame movable between a folded configuration and an extended configuration. The support frame includes a plurality of upright posts. A linkage couples two neighboring upright posts of the plurality of upright posts. The linkage includes a fix-connecting holder fixedly coupled to a respective upright post of the plurality of upright posts. The fix-connecting holder forms a first transverse groove. A cross rod is removably positionable within the first transverse groove to facilitate maintaining the support frame in the extended configuration. A panel unit is coupled to the at least one cross rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Lee Pil Yul, Huang Changjiu
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Patent number: 7744160Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing objects, volumes, furniture modules and furniture as well as articles produced by said method that are composed of individual elements such as walls, panels, beams, legs, etc. The aim of the invention is to provide a method and articles such as objects, volumes, furniture modules and furniture that are highly stable and yet have a low weight, by providing a flat composite material composed of a plurality of layers and which is cut and folded along fold lines whereby the blank is shaped to a folded thin-walled shell which can be joined to an individual element.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Inventor: Penio Stolarov
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Patent number: 7735433Abstract: A laboratory station has rear legs and front legs which supports a table top. Utilities can be run through the rear legs and superior connections over prior art techniques are believe to be provided with preferred embodiments. Fillet nuts are believed to useful to provide increased stability over prior art designs for retaining the table top to the legs. Furthermore, a backsplash is useful in some embodiments where a single pair of rear legs are not utilized for back to back laboratory station constructions.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Collegedale Casework, LLCInventors: Chip Albright, Brian White, William Szabo
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Patent number: 7703401Abstract: A portable support structure including a platform member having a primary platform connector and a secondary platform connector. The primary platform connector is configured to receive a primary support connector. The secondary platform connector is configured to receive a secondary support connector. The support structure also includes a primary support member including the primary support connector and a hook member. In addition, the support structure includes a secondary support member having a first end and a second end. The first end is detachably engaged with the secondary platform connector and the second end is in locking engagement with the hook member. The primary support connector includes structures that engage the primary platform connector and rotationally position the primary support member. The hook member includes a hook portion that engages and prevents the secondary support member disengaging upon a rotation of the secondary support member.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Tait TowersInventors: Adam Davis, James Fairorth, Michael Tait
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Patent number: 7647873Abstract: A wheelchair has a frame with rails and wheels. An accessory is adapted to be removably coupled to a rail. The accessory has a short downwardly extending cylindrical projection. A coupling assembly extends between the accessory and the frame. The coupling assembly includes a bottom subassembly. The bottom subassembly is adapted to encompass a rail. The rail has a vertically extending lower component. The lower component has a cylindrical vertical recess. The coupling assembly also includes an extension subassembly. The extension subassembly is provided between the bottom subassembly and the accessory. A supplemental cylindrical recess is provided in the accessory above its projection. The recess is adapted to receive a supplemental component.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: LivingEaZy, Inc.Inventor: Matthew M. Elflein
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Publication number: 20090293781Abstract: The invention relates to a table, shelving unit or modular structure comprising hollow sections with a square cross-section, which are mounted by means of coupling with safety retainers. The invention consists of upper longitudinal members (1) and intermediate longitudinal members (7) comprising hollow sections with a square cross-section, which are coupled to vertical structural elements (12) by means of longitudinal and transverse grooves, said assembly being secured with safety retainers (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Rafael Gonzalez Llorens, David Munoz Godoy
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Patent number: 7617780Abstract: Portable floors can have casters on two separate sides. This allows the floors to roll when in a flat aspect suitable for dancing and when in a tall aspect suitable for passing through narrow passages.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Inventor: Hugh Gene Loebner
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Patent number: 7469644Abstract: A desk assembly includes a pivot unit, a main desk defining an accommodating space, and an auxiliary desk pivoted to the main desk through the pivot unit and rotatable relative to the main desk between a first position, in which the auxiliary desk is received in the accommodating space, and a second position, in which the auxiliary desk is disposed outwardly of the accommodating space.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Inventor: Chun-Hsien Tseng
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Patent number: 7422187Abstract: Interlocking parts that can be assembled to form a stand are shown. Each part includes at least one leg, and when the stand is assembled, it includes a total of at least three legs, which support the stand. Each part also includes an interlocking buckle member coupled to the legs. The parts are then assembled so that the interlocking buckle members cooperate with each other to form a platform that is supported by the legs. The stand comprises of the legs and the platform. After the stand is no longer needed, the parts can be disassembled and stored; and, when needed again, the interlocking parts may be retrieved from storage and reassembled to form the stand.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Inventor: Jennifer M. Traut
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Publication number: 20080121145Abstract: Portable floors can have casters on two separate sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventor: Hugh Gene Loebner
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Patent number: 6925945Abstract: A leg attachment mechanism and a method of manufacture for an article of furniture including a bracket attached to the article of furniture and an expandable post attached to the bracket. The leg includes a receptacle of sufficient dimension to receive the post. The leg is attached to the post by fitting the receptacle over the post and then expanding the post to forcefully engage the walls of the leg defining the receptacle. The post preferably includes a flexible wall that is movable outwardly by rotation of a threaded element, such as a set screw. A foam overmold is preferably formed over the edge of the article of furniture and the bracket. The overmold preferably includes an undercut boot that closely receives upper end of the leg.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: JSJ Furniture CorporationInventors: Tod G. Babick, Denis H. Hoffman, Robert A. Benefiel
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Patent number: 6739153Abstract: An optical workstation comprising an optical breadboard supported by a frame, the frame comprising a plurality of upstanding legs interconnected by laterally extending cross-beams, the cross-beams defining a space into which the optical breadboard is received and laterally enclosed. By laterally enclosing the optical breadboard with the cross-beam frame elements, side protection for the optical breadboard is provided, thus protecting it from lateral impacts against which conventional damping mounts are not effective. In addition, since the cross-beams are part of the frame structure, they provide a stable and rigid platform for mounting optical and other components at the very edge of the workstation outside the optical breadboard area. Anchor points in the cross-beams are provided for this purpose.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2001Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Melles Griot LimitedInventors: Philip Andrew Davies, Anil M Patel, Malcolm Sargeant, Brian Watson, Tony Wills
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Patent number: 6729244Abstract: A tubular-frame structure for supporting surfaces comprising a supporting surface (12, 12′), a flat frame (13) and legs (14), in which said frame (13) is composed of tubular profiles (15) which can be combined in various ways, characterised in that all the elements are joined through connection means which provide a firm and dismountable connection, constituted by devices (16) for coupling tubular profiles (15) and devices (17) for coupling tubular profiles (15) with a leg (14).Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Leonardo S.r.l.Inventor: Carlo Cattaneo
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Publication number: 20040074422Abstract: The “Free Standing Pet Platform” is a unit that allows your pet to have a full view of the outdoors, while still remaining safely inside. Since it is a freestanding unit, it does not attach to your walls or windows; therefore, it will not cause damage to your home. Your pet has the choice to lay, stand or sit on the unit. It is of sturdy construction and is standard window height, approximately 30″ high; however, it can be customized to accommodate other heights. Some basic assembly is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventor: Samara C. Tello
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Patent number: 6662734Abstract: A connection device for tables includes a shaft on which a first part and a second part are respectively mounted thereon. The two parts are pivotally connected with each other and have their own connection shafts. Each of the connection shafts is connected to a table top so that the two table tops are pivotable about the shaft as desired.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Inventor: Chien-Kuo Chang
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Patent number: 6584918Abstract: A desk includes a desk top, a plurality of legs, a plurality of stretchers, and a coupling unit including a plurality of first and second linkages. Each of the first linkages includes a cylindrical part formed with a plurality of alternately disposed first engaging grooves and engaging ridges. Each of the engaging ridges is defined by a ridge-confining wall that has a C-shaped cross-section. Each of the second linkages is in the form of a clamp that has two opposing clamp arms. The clamp arms have two opposing curved ends which are inserted into two adjacent ones of the first engaging grooves, and which have inner faces substantially conform to and abut tightly against the ridge-confining wall of a respective one of the engaging ridges so as to secure the stretchers to the legs.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Project Systems Furniture Co., Ltd.Inventor: Alex Lee
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Patent number: 6413349Abstract: A method of manufacturing furniture or sculpture by cutting plies from a sheet material, laminating the plies into a beam element, and removing excess portions of the plies. Bars of similar diameters and lengths are cut. The beam elements are interconnected with other beam elements. The bars are inserted into some of the slots, grooves, cut-outs and tabulated apertures in beam elements. By orienting some of the beam elements or some of the bars to be in collinear alignment to a load acting upon the furniture, and by orienting some of the beam elements such that some of the individual plies are disposed with an edge facing forward, a structural object can be created.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2000Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Inventor: Philip C. Cannata
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Patent number: 6347592Abstract: Presented is a simplified modular free-standing workbench including a pair of laterally spaced and parallel workbench-top support members to which a workbench top is rigidly yet detachably secured by quick-connect/disconnect fastener elements. Pairs of tubular steel legs rigidly yet detachably engage the associated ends of the tubular bench top support members. Foot members are rigidly yet detachably engaged with the bottom ends of the leg members to enable height adjustment. Transversely extending tubular members rigidly yet detachably engage the confronting surfaces of the laterally spaced top support members by quick-connect/disconnect fastener elements to maintain their parallelism. An auxiliary shelf may be rigidly yet detachably mounted on the workbench by an auxiliary shelf support framework supermimposed over the workbench and secured thereto by quick-connect/disconnect fastener elements.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1998Date of Patent: February 19, 2002Inventor: Roy E. Gessert
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Patent number: 6260488Abstract: A modular shelving assembly has at least three spaced poles, each having a connector, a first post unit and a second post unit. Each post unit has first and second opposing ends, with a first protrusion extending radially inwardly from the hollow interior surface of the first post unit adjacent the first end thereof, and a second protrusion extending radially inwardly from the hollow interior surface of the second post unit adjacent the second end thereof. Each connector has first and second opposing ends, a first track provided adjacent the first end of the connector and a second track provided adjacent the second end of the connector. Each of the first and second tracks has a leg portion extending from one of the first or second end of the connector, and a foot extending from the leg portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1999Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: Seville Classics, Inc.Inventors: Frank Yang, John Duval, Darren Saravis, Mike Wick
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Patent number: 6196753Abstract: The invention relates to a furniture system, in particular a kitchen furniture system consisting of a self-supporting basic framework with tubes and/or sections connected to each other by connecting elements. In accordance with the invention the connecting element has a shaped part which is itself formed as a tube and/or substantially closed hollow section on which at least one laterally protruding projection is formed extending over the whole length of the connecting element and that the connecting elements themselves are integrated as vertical components which replace the tubes and/or sections in some parts in the basic framework.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: bulthaup GmbH & Co. KüchensystemeInventors: Otto Langer, Johann Wudy, Thomas Haberl, Robert Heizinger, Klaus Massanetz, Rene Neumann