With Caster Patents (Class 108/177)
  • Patent number: 11762324
    Abstract: A support frame for a sheet conveying apparatus includes a bottom plate that includes a first member having a first surface portion and a first wall portion and a second member having a second surface portion and a second wall portion, a support rod that is fixed to the bottom plate, and a plurality of installation members that is fixed to the bottom plate and installs the sheet conveying apparatus. The second member is fixed to the first member by the second wall portion overlapping and being joined to the first wall portion on an outer side of the first wall portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Kotaro Torikata
  • Patent number: 11208135
    Abstract: A multi child stroller includes a stroller frame, a first seat and a second seat. The stroller frame includes a front section member, a rear section member, a driving member and a handle member. The driving member is movably connected to the rear section member. An end of the handle member is rotatably connected to the front section member, and a segment of the handle member adjacent to the foresaid end is rotatably connected to the rear section member. When the front section member and the handle member are rotated relative to each other, the driving member is rotated relative to the rear section member, the first link is utilized to rotate the first seat back relative to the first seat body, and the second seat body is utilized to rotate the second seat back relative to the second link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Robert E. Haut, Andrew J. Horst
  • Publication number: 20140338574
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable table mechanism that is convenient to transport. The foldable table mechanism includes table tops and a foldable mechanism. The foldable mechanism includes at least one shelve unit and a plurality of support legs. The support legs include a plurality of movable units. The movable units are pivotably connected. The shelve unit is disposed between the table tops. The shelve unit is movably connected to the movable units. The support legs support and secure the table tops at an open position and are stored between the table tops at a folded position. the present invention is simple in structure, foldable and flexible to use, convenient to carry and transport, thus suitable to use in small space, such as in household setting, small food service areas, and also suitable to use for outdoor activities because it is easy to transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: SHANGHAI KUNJEK HANDTOOLS AND HARDWARE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hao Wen
  • Patent number: 8857774
    Abstract: A leg-portion attachment structure (100) includes: a support member (110) having a substantially quadrilateral outer periphery and an upper surface on which an apparatus main body (1a) is mounted; two attachment plates (140) provided at two opposite sides on a lower surface of the support member (110). Each of the attachment plates (140) includes caster attachment portions (141) formed respectively on both end sides in a side direction so that casters (130) are firmly attached, first bent portions (142) formed by bending of outer edges in the side direction of the caster attachment portions (141) at predetermined angles, and first coupling portions (143) that are formed by further outward bending of edges of the first bent portions (142) and are firmly attached to the support member (110).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Yoshiki Aoyama
  • Patent number: 8601956
    Abstract: A foldable exhibition and working furniture includes a lower wall hingedly attached to an upper wall, both walls form a housing when the exhibition furniture is folded. In the furniture, a side wall is laterally spaced from the lower wall but connected by a foldable shelf, a foldable support holding the shelf and a cover hingedly attached to the lower wall and detachably joined on the side wall. To fold the exhibition furniture, the cover is detached from the side wall, this approaches towards the lower wall thereby automatically folding the foldable support and the shelf, the cover is lowered to cover the side wall and finally the upper wall is lowered to be coupled with the lower wall then forming the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventor: Ricardo Ceballos-Godefroy
  • Publication number: 20100151953
    Abstract: Electronic game tables with multifunction legs are described. In one implementation, an electronic multiplayer game table includes a tabletop with player stations for an electronic betting game. Multifunction legs physically support the periphery of the tabletop, while electronic components for playing the betting game are mounted in the multifunction legs. For example, a multifunction leg may contain multiple currency detectors and coinless slot machine-style ticket printers/readers, so that each player at the game table has an exclusive currency detector and an exclusive ticket printer in close proximity. The multifunction legs may also include magnetic or smart card readers for transferring player, banking, and monetary information. In a variation, central control components of the electronic game table are also mounted in the legs. The multifunction legs can eliminate the need for a central support pedestal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Tyler V. Kuhn, David A. Krise, Eric D. Miesch
  • Patent number: 7004495
    Abstract: A vertically stowable modular multi-purpose trailer is provided. The trailer includes a forward support section including a first tubular frame having a main body portion with a first upper platform and rear interface side, and forward trailer neck; a pair of caster wheels attached proximate said rear interface; and a first planar deck substantially covering the first upper platform. The trailer further includes a rear support section including a second tubular frame having a second upper platform and a forward interface; and a second planar deck substantially covering the second upper platform. A pair of hinge assemblies interconnecting rear interface and said forward interface. The trailer is adapted to be configured in a deployed configuration, wherein the forward support section and rear support section are longitudinally positioned next to each other forming a generally horizontally oriented common planar platform for supporting a payload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Thurm
  • Patent number: 6955375
    Abstract: A vertically stowable modular multi-purpose trailer is provided. The trailer includes a forward support section including a first tubular frame having a main body portion with a first upper platform and rear interface side, and forward trailer neck; a pair of caster wheels attached proximate said rear interface; and a first planar deck substantially covering the first upper platform. The trailer further includes a rear support section including a second tubular frame having a second upper platform and a forward interface; and a second planar deck substantially covering the second upper platform. A pair of hinge assemblies interconnecting rear interface and said forward interface. The trailer is adapted to be configured in a deployed configuration, wherein the forward support section and rear support section are longitudinally positioned next to each other forming a generally horizontally oriented common planar platform for supporting a payload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Thurm
  • Patent number: 6938301
    Abstract: A bed frame includes a base frame, an articulated support decks, an intermediate frame positioned between the base frame and the articulated support deck, and an auto-contour mechanism. The articulated support deck includes head, seat and foot deck portions. When engaged, the auto-contour mechanism adjusts the elevation of the seat deck portion and the foot deck portion in response to an adjustment of the head deck portion. The auto-contour mechanism is easily engaged/disengaged by manipulating a control lever. The bed frame can include siderails which are provided with a latching mechanism. The bed frame can also include a caster assembly that allows casters to be pivoted in an engaged position in which the bed frame rests on the casters, and a disengaged position in which the bed frame rests on legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason C. Brooke, Kendall O. Shows, William S. Larisey, Jr., Robert E. Anderson, Daniel C. Hillenbrand, Joe D. McGuinness
  • Patent number: 6068355
    Abstract: A portable workstation or office foldable into a transportable unit including top and bottom parts hingedly connected to one another so that the top part is pivotable with respect to the bottom part between open and closed positions. A table top is disposed atop the bottom part and defines an upwardly facing work surface. The table top and bottom part together define an interior compartment for storing objects therein. The top part includes compartments configured for displaying and storing objects such as documents therein, and the workstation is adapted to secure objects on the work surface and adjacent the compartments during transport or storage of the workstation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventor: Clarkson S. Thorp
  • Patent number: 5746660
    Abstract: A tilt and roll support for pool tables and other game tables having a frame attached to the underside of the table. The opposite ends of the frame have pivot shafts which are axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the table. Support assemblies at the ends of the table are pivotally about the pivot shafts so the table may be rotated between a vertical stored position and a horizontal use position. The lower portion of the support assemblies are retractable against the bottom of the table for storage and may be extended to a vertical position. The lower portion of the support assemblies are on rollers or casters and are extendible so the weight of the table may be transferred to the tilt and roll supports for movement and storage. When the table is in use, the table is supported on conventional legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: T & R Assembly, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas B. Grover
  • Patent number: 5333893
    Abstract: This invention relates to a dual-seat stroller and in particular to one including a front frame having arm members and connectors, a rear frame having arms members and connectors joined with the connectors of the front frame, leg members pivotally connected with the connectors and having a fixing block with a rod member, the rod member being formed with an engaging seat and a tubular member, two handles provided with a positioning seat pivotally connected with the tubular member and the rod member at one end and pivotally connected with the arm members, and linking rods pivotally connected with the arm members and leg members, linking rods connected with the arm members being pivotally connected with linking rods connected with the leg members, whereby the stroller may be expanded or collapsed as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Inventor: Shun M. Chen