Laterally Interconnected Coplanar Surfaces Patents (Class 108/185)
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Patent number: 11191221Abstract: A container, including a number of angle elements. Each angle element includes a) a horizontal puzzle member including a male knob at one end and a female lock at the other end; and, b) a vertical member including a vertically extending male adjunct at one end thereof and a vertically extending female adjunct at the other end thereof, the vertical member being integrally orthogonally connected to the horizontal puzzle member. The angle elements are configurable, i.e. can be assembled, to form a container by: engagement of the male knobs of the plurality of angle elements with female locks of adjacent angle elements; and, engagement of the vertically extending male adjuncts of the angle elements with female adjuncts of adjacent angle elements. The container may include corner angle elements and additional types of angle elements such as intermediate angle elements, curved angle applications, L-shaped angle elements, etc.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Inventor: John W. Linnert
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Patent number: 11116317Abstract: A floating shelf includes a plank shelf, and a floating shelf bracket, configured to support the plank shelf, including a connecting bar and two or more bracket arms attached to one another by the connecting bar. The connecting bar and the two or more bracket arms may be permanently attached to one another so that the floating shelf bracket is a unitary, single-piece bracket. The connecting bar and the two or more bracket arms may be removably attached to one another.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Lewis Hyman, Inc.Inventor: Robert LeBlanc
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Patent number: 10905230Abstract: A modular conference tabletop assembly allows meeting participants and office staff to quickly and effectively change the length of the conference table as the needs of the meeting participants change. The tabletop assembly includes a first end-top, a second end-top, and a modular insert top. The modular table top assembly is supported by a terminal support under each end top and a center support under each modular insert top. There is a single modesty panel extending between each support. The modular conference table is expanded by adding an additional number of modular insert tops, modesty panels, and center supports.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: REGENCY SEATING, INC.Inventor: Aaron Summerville
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Patent number: 10610016Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flexible cover strip for a storage system including a carrier rail (1) having a U-shaped cross section with first and second parallel rows (3, 5) of elongated substantially identical slots (7) in a front portion to accommodate a suspension element such as e.g. a bracket. The cover strip has an abutment face (17) and an exterior face (31), and a plurality of projections (19), rising from the abutment surface of the strip in first and second parallel rows matching the slots of the carrier rail, such that the cover strip can be fitted on the front portion with the projections entering the slots, and wherein at least some of the projections are provided with a snap element (27) at their distal ends, which snap elements prevent the cover strip from falling off the rail.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Elfa International ABInventors: Peter Nilsson, Fikret Arnautovic
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Patent number: 10470594Abstract: A product display shelf, system and method are disclosed. The product display system includes a shelf unit having a back shelf portion and a front shelf portion. The back shelf portion includes a first connecting element for releasably attaching the back shelf portion to an electrically powered support member, and the front shelf portion includes a second connecting element for releasably attaching the front shelf portion to the back shelf portion. The front shelf portion can also include a body portion and a display panel connected to or integral with the body portion, suitable for displaying information to a user.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Artform International LimitedInventor: Alistair Gordon Burns
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Patent number: 10098460Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a hang rod bracket may include a tab along an upper portion of the hang rod bracket. A shelf bracket may include a resiliently flexible tang along a lower portion of the shelf bracket. The resiliently flexible tang may be resiliently movable in a first direction when impinged by the tab of the hang rod bracket, such as during installation of the hang rod bracket onto the shelf bracket. The resiliently flexible tang may be resiliently movable in a second, opposite direction when the tab is not impinging the resiliently flexible tang, such as after the hang rod bracket has been fully installed onto the shelf bracket and the tab has been rearwardly moved beyond the resiliently flexible tang. The resiliently flexible tang may engage the tab to inhibit forward movement of the hang rod bracket along the shelf bracket.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Wayne Brinton, Jr.
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Patent number: 9635940Abstract: An expandable wall storage system designed to provide maximum storage without loss of floor space. The system provides functional storage for bulky items on top, the flexibility to hang items below and the ability to see what is on the shelf through a gridded shelf. The system includes an interface defined by side portions and at least two support brackets of the storage system for engaging an adjacent expandable wall storage system when aligned in a side-by-side relationship. The system allows easy installation and avoids struggles with overhead mounting. The system can be provided in multiple length configurations and further extensions can also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: SOLUTIONS MURALES PROSLAT INC.Inventor: Éric Letham
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Patent number: 8904714Abstract: A tunnel structure includes a frame; a continuous plate fixed to the frame in order to protect passing-through pedestrians; supporting legs hinged to the frame; and a connecting section supported by the frame, the connecting section configured to enable the combination of multiple tunnel structures.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Big Astor S.R.L.Inventors: Carmelo Montalto, Daniele Montalto
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Publication number: 20140283716Abstract: A ready-to-assemble table comprises a split tabletop having separable portions, an apron depending from the tabletop portions, and legs mountable to the tabletop portions to support the tabletop on a surface. When the table is disassembled, the tabletop portions with their respective aprons can be stacked and arranged so that the aprons space the tabletop portions to form a cavity therebetween sized to receive the legs for packaging of the table. Additionally, a partial table can be constructed employing one of the tabletop portions for retail display.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Sauder WoodworkingInventors: Mark V. Miller, Douglas P. Krieger
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Patent number: 8720349Abstract: A pole shelf for mounting to a pole has a two-piece bracket and a two-piece shelf. The bracket is removably secured to poles of different diameters by adjusting a sliding engagement existing between pairs of male and female mating sleeves. The bracket pieces have a lip between upper and lower hub protrusion ribs and the lip has an outer cam edge with detents. The shelf pieces have a protrusion rib, an outer wall and a shelf bottom between the protrusion rib and outer wall, a retention post on the underneath side of the shelf bottom, a connector for releasably connecting ends of the two shelf pieces to each other and one or more shelf bottom connectors for releasably connecting the shelf bottoms to each other. When the shelf is in a closed state it is secured to the bracket, which itself is secured to a pole, by engaging the retention posts of shelf pieces with the outer cam edges of the bracket pieces and rotating the shelf so that the outer cam edges become removably locked into the retention posts.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: Edward A. David
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Publication number: 20130160681Abstract: The modular folding table includes a collapsible truss framework that supports a folding table top and a folding utility shelf, and includes legs that can be connected horizontally or vertically to the legs of one or more similar modular folding tables, to provide desired table and shelf space with a structure that is foldable, strong and stable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventor: Mark C. Carter
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Publication number: 20120304899Abstract: A ring-shaped serving table, with a non-perfect round space in the center, that is made up of two identical or similar half-ring shaped plates that may be joined together in two ways: to create a ring-shaped table and to create an S-shaped table.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventors: YARIV KADOSH, Mordechai Ben Aharom, Ran Ben Dori, Amit Kaufman
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Publication number: 20120097079Abstract: The modular folding table includes a collapsible truss framework that supports a folding table top and a folding utility shelf, and includes legs that can be connected horizontally or vertically to the legs of one or more similar modular folding tables, to provide desired table and shelf space with a structure that is foldable, strong and stable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventor: Mark C. Carter
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Publication number: 20120073481Abstract: A mouse pad and wrist rest support designed to reduce (RMI) repetitive motion injury risks by connecting a computer mouse and wrist rest together as one ergonomic moveable unit that provides continuous wrist support and alignment and freedom of movement while eliminating stress on the hand, and median nerve while using a computer mouse.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventor: Vivian Lee Scott
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Patent number: 7913631Abstract: A portable modular table includes a main base unit of a lower frame section, an upper frame section secured to the lower frame section and a counter top removably attached to the upper frame section. The portable modular table can further include one or more attachment components for mounting to the main base unit in a number of configurations.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventor: Dennis A. Hawkins
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Patent number: 7895955Abstract: An overhead storage shelf having a pair of side panels, with each side panel including a base, an outer rib connected to the base, and at least one reinforcement rib connected to the base. The storage shelf further includes a mounting strip for connecting the pair of side panels, wherein the mounting strip facilitates the securing the shelf to a single beam. The storage shelf also includes a front plate and a rear plate. One of the front or rear plate includes a protruding member and the other of the front or rear plate contains a groove wherein the protruding member of one storage shelf can be engaged in the groove of another storage shelf, allowing multiple storage shelves to interconnect.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: FT Products, LLCInventors: Paul J. Ferder, Vall A. Iliev
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Publication number: 20080172955Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a first rail coupled to a second rail, a third rail coupled to the second rail, and a fourth rail coupled to the first rail and the third rail. The apparatus may form a rectangular frame from the four rails. The rails may be coupled through use of corner connectors or may be mitered and coupled through use of brackets in an abutting relationship. Additionally, further rails may be added by interposing the additional rails between a pair of the first, second, third and fourth rails, to extend the frame, and such additions may involve connectors or abutting rails and brackets, for example. The rails may have support ledges. Alternatively, the rails may have slots allowing for support brackets which slide along the slots. Moreover, the rails may be anchored using roof anchoring components to various surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Meredith McClintock, Steven Scott
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Patent number: 7237289Abstract: A bed frame for supporting a mattress includes at least first and second sections connectable to form a mattress supporting platform. The platform includes a latch to hold the first and second sections together. The latch includes engageable parts on the first and second sections that are engageable in response to relative sliding movement between the first and second sections toward each other when oriented horizontally.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventor: Howard Loewenthal
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Patent number: 6024024Abstract: An enlarged table top is secured to a supporting structure disposed under the top for supportive engagement with a floor. The supporting structure includes a beam which extends longitudinally of the top directly adjacent the underside for fixed securement thereto. The beam is defined by a pair of elongate but sidewardly spaced tubular beam members which are rigidly joined together. An upright leg structure is provided adjacent at least one end of the table and includes a pair of upright but sidewardly spaced leg members having upper ends which are disposed adjacent the ends of the beam elements. A removable bracket includes opposed bracket parts which clamp the leg members therebetween, and one of the bracket parts has cantilevered support rods which telescope into the adjacent ends of the beam members for fixed securement thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1998Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Inventor: Paolo Favaretto
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Patent number: 5893617Abstract: A connecting assembly for horizontal boards and wall boards of a cabinet. Each of the horizontal boards and wall boards is formed with clamping channels along lateral sides. The connecting assembly comprises upper T-blocks, lateral T-blocks, inner cross-blocks and L-shaped corner blocks each of which is formed by a vertical slat and at least one horizontal slat. One edge of the vertical slat is formed with shallow or deep dovetail notches at equal intervals. The dovetail notches have reversely inclined faces which are interlaced, or have inclined faces. The horizontal slat has corresponding dovetail tenons spaced from each other by a distance equal to or double that of the dovetail notches.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1997Date of Patent: April 13, 1999Assignee: M. F. Interior Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shang-Ming Lee
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Patent number: 5546873Abstract: A furniture worksurface unit for desks, tables, computer supports, etc. has a unique modular construction, comprising a top assembly with a skeleton-like top frame and a worksurface skin mounted on the upper side thereof. Leg frames are attached to the opposite ends of the top frame, and support the worksurface unit freestanding on a floor surface. Inner and outer leg covers enclose the leg frames, and underbelly covers are provided to enclose any exposed portions of the lower side of the top frame to facilitate manufacturing the worksurface unit in different widths from common parts, and provide aesthetic flexibility. Removable edges are mounted on the sides of the top frame, and are provided in assorted shapes and sizes to construct various top configurations.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1994Date of Patent: August 20, 1996Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: John P. Conner, James W. Ross, Bradley D. Youngs, Paul Haigh, William C. Small