With Receptacle Patents (Class 108/25)
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Publication number: 20110120352Abstract: Disclosed herein is specialized furniture, including a table having a sliding top. The table may be adapted for use in medical procedures, such as for use as a phlebotomy table.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Adria Marallo, Dennis Hogle, Craig LaRosa, Gianna Marzilli Ericson, Kisoon Augusta Kim Meill, Jonathan Stephen Podolsky
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Patent number: 7927222Abstract: A portable sandbox for carrying sand is provided. The portable sandbox includes a support frame and a carrier body. The support frame includes a front axle and a rear axle, a first and a second pair of upright support members, at least two front wheels where each of the at least two wheels is pivotally connected to an end portion of the front axle, at least two rear wheels where each of the at least two wheels is pivotally connected to an end portion of the rear axle, and a base member comprising a first and a second pair of arms. The carrier body includes a bottom enclosure disposed on the base member of the support frame, and front and rear side panels extending vertically upwards from the bottom enclosure. Furthermore, the portable sandbox includes a handle securely attached to the support frame for pulling the portable sandbox.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventor: Tom Pantoni
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Patent number: 7926430Abstract: A conference table includes a technology trough assembly integrated into its worksurface. The technology trough includes one or more utility modules for providing customized utility connections to meet the users' requirements. The technology trough also includes sliding access panels that are flush with the worksurface of the table and that are adapted to slide along a horizontal plane between a closed and an open position over the utility modules such that do not interfere or obstruct visual or verbal communications between users.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventors: Mitchell R. Bakker, Christopher M. Phillips
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Patent number: 7908977Abstract: A cooler table comprising a storage compartment formed with a top edge, and a tabletop. The tabletop is manipulable between a closed position in which it closes the top edge, and a table position in which it is mounted on a post extending from the storage compartment serving as a table while allowing access to the storage compartment.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Keter Plastic Ltd.Inventors: Zvi Zak, Dafna-Sarit Reis
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Publication number: 20110056412Abstract: The invention provides a device, and method of making and using the device, for providing at least one work surface. The device may include (a) a base portion 110 that includes an upper base portion 120 and a lower base portion 130, the upper base portion 120 and the lower base portion 130 forming a base portion cavity 115 disposed there between; and (b) at least one base portion extension 300, each base portion extension 300 attached to the base portion 110, each base portion extension 300 movable between a stored position in which the base portion extension 300 is mostly disposed in the base portion cavity 115, and an extended position, in which the base portion extension 300 is mostly extended out from the base portion 110 so as to form a working surface. The at least one base portion extension 300 may include four base portion extensions 300.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: Thomas G. Grammer, Beverly C. Phifer
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Publication number: 20110048288Abstract: A portable outdoor utility table has stable folding supports that allow the surface to be easily transported to locations of various outdoor activities. The surface can be stabilized by support structures that contain two legs in a fixed arrangement that limits the independent movement of the legs. The portable outdoor surface can have with a water delivery system and/or one or more electrical receptacles. Additionally, the portable outdoor utility table can have a plurality of accessory receptacles for installing various accessories that allow a user to customize the surface for a particular use. Accessories may be provided for mounting, storage, waste disposal, lighting, cooking and/or to aid in specific tasks such as fish cleaning or oyster shucking.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Scot E. Sheldon
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Publication number: 20100326329Abstract: An adjustable table having a table top having a first dimension and a second dimension, the second dimension being longer than the first dimension is described. At least four legs extending from the table top to a supporting surface are provided. A backing member extends substantially vertically from the table top along one of the first dimension or the second dimension. First and second cross members each extend between and are coupled to two of the legs. A transverse member is provided between the first cross member and the second member and a container extends along the transverse member. The container includes a plurality of weighted compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Paul KIEKHAEFER
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Publication number: 20100275818Abstract: Provided is an apparatus that includes a first and second attachment strap, a tray member coupled to a first end of the first attachment strap and a first end of the second attachment strap, a first fastener coupled to a second end of the first attachment strap, a second fastener coupled to a second end of the second attachment strap, and a support member coupled to the tray member and at least one of the first attachment strap and the second attachment strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Randle R. Ellis
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Publication number: 20100258039Abstract: A television table which can be assembled and disassembled without tools is provided. The television table unities a first connecting body and a second connecting body mounted between a tabletop and a pedestal. The first connecting body includes at least one fixing pillar extending therefrom. The second connecting body includes at least one slot. The slot has a proximal edge for allowing the head section to be inserted therethrough and a clamping edge for tight-fitting the fixing pillar. Also, a fixing pin passes through fixing holes of the tabletop and the two pedestals to avoid the tabletop sliding laterally respective to the pedestals and make a connection of the tabletop and the two pedestals firmly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventor: Jack Liu
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Patent number: 7784412Abstract: A convertible workstation system is disclosed that may be retrofitted into an existing desktop/work surface for supporting and pivoting a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) from a closed position to an open, viewable/usable position in front of a user. The system includes an actuator to initiate movement of a support panel, and is configured such that further movement of the support panel toward the open position after initiation by the actuator is carried out independently of further movement or other manipulation or control of the actuator. A spring may be provided to assist in moving the support panel towards such open position after the actuator has initiated such movement.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey H. Korber, Michael G. Wisniewski
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Patent number: 7779762Abstract: The disclosure defines a portable tool management, storage and organizational system for painting and wallpapering which provides an apparatus and organization system for organizing painting and wallpapering tools and supplies. The disclosure further provides a combined painter's table (whose exterior covers provide work surfaces that are both configurable and adjustable) and carrying case that is collapsible and portable. The disclosure features a unique combination of features such as paint and water reservoirs with built-in drainage systems, and a wallpaper roll dispenser integrated into a collapsible and portable table surface that also features receptacles integrated into the table surface for holding painter's and wallpaperer's tools. The disclosure has both industrial and residential applications and is suitable for use by professional, semi-professional and non-professional painters and wallpaperers.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Inventor: Stuart M. Sackman
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Publication number: 20100186638Abstract: A foldable table configured to provide a stable operational position in which the table legs may extend beyond the footprint of the table, and a folded, storage position in which the table legs may be tucked within the footprint of the table. An aspect provides table legs that may slide and pivot within sockets of a table top, to enable the legs to lock into the extended position and to also pivot flat against a horizontal undersurface of the table top.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: MEGA Brands Inc.Inventors: Dominique Roy, Thierry Beauregard
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Patent number: 7757612Abstract: A convertible workstation is convertible from a generally flat, planar work surface to a computer workstation. A support panel is pivotably mounted within the work surface and holds a support tray configured for holding a portable computer, such as a laptop computer. When closed, the convertible workstation provides a secure environment for storing a computer and a traditional work surface. When opened, the convertible workstation provides an ergonomically configured computer workstation. The convertible workstation may provide computer connections, for instance power, data, and/or other computer connections, both when the workstation is configured as a computer workstation and when configured as a work surface (thus storing the computer within the workstation).Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey H. Korber, Michael G. Wisniewski
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Publication number: 20100175593Abstract: Described herein is a table system comprising a table top having an upper surface and a surface covering which covers substantially the upper surface of the table top. The table top and the surface covering have concentric openings with substantially similar diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: ANIMAL MARKETING INC.Inventor: Edgar Davis
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Patent number: 7748328Abstract: A desk for use as a computer workstation has a generally planar work surface having first and second portions; a monitor storage space beneath the first portion on and a monitor support that is movable between a retracted attitude iii which the support is in the storage space and an extended attitude in which the support extends above the work surface. The first portion is movable between a closed position in which the first portion forms a part of the generally planar work surface and overlies the storage space to prevent movement of the support and an open position in which the first portion a flows movement of the support between the retracted and extended attitudes. When the support is in the extended attitude, a monitor attachment coupled thereto is movable along horizontal and vertical axes to enable the position of the monitor above the work surface to be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Floreat Fortuna, LLCInventor: George Horton
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Patent number: 7739962Abstract: An optical table comprising an upper skin tapped with holes for mounting equipment, a lower skin with a plurality of through holes which is coaxial with the tapped holes on the upper skin in a one to one arrangement, a honeycomb core, a connecting side wall, and a number of tubes. The tubes are positioned between the interior of the upper and lower skins so as to connect the holes on both skins so that contaminants and residue will be unable to enter into the interior of the honeycomb core, and so that the optical table can be rapidly and thoroughly cleaned.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics the Chinese Academy of SciencesInventors: Jianqiang Zhu, Taiying Zeng, Hongbiao Huang, Tao Zhang
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Publication number: 20100089294Abstract: A paintball work table having a paintball pod carry suspender, helmet cavity and paintball gun cavity is described herein. The paintball work table permits the paintball player to effectively and efficiently manage his/her equipment between paintball scrimmages. Also, the paintball work table may be foldable and easy to carry.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: Rodrigo Medina
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Patent number: 7665709Abstract: A trolley and rail system for use in relation to an extension and retraction arrangement with a trolley structure retained for axial extension and retraction along a body portion of a rail arrangement comprising first and second rails disposed in substantially parallel spaced orientation. The trolley structure can have a central portion and first and second wing portions with load bearing wheels for rolling along rigid bearing surfaces of the first and second rails. The bearing surfaces and the wheels can have correspondingly contoured profiles. The trolley structure can have a ventrally disposed alcove. Constant force springs can assist in a travel of the trolley structure in relation to the rail arrangement. The trolley structure or a support arm coupled thereto can have threaded mounting holes for retaining a flat panel monitor.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Inventor: Sava Cvek
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Patent number: 7658267Abstract: Portable apparatus for receiving and supporting scuba diving tanks when not in use. A collapsible or folding sawhorse supports an overlying scuba tank caddy. The caddy includes a horizontal top panel and a horizontal lower panel disposed below the top panel. The top panel has one or more openings adapted to receive a scuba tank. Each scuba tank, when inserted through an opening in the top panel, is supported by the lower panel, which in turn is supported by the sawhorse whereby the tank is maintained upright within the caddy and at a height suitable for a diver to mount a tank from the caddy to his back and vice-versa. In one embodiment, intended for two or more divers who each wear a single scuba tank, the openings are spaced about two feet apart. In an alternative embodiment, intended for a diver who wears dual scuba tanks, the openings are spaced about six inches apart.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Inventor: James E. Welsh
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Publication number: 20090314187Abstract: A portable work table adapted for being removably positioned within a storage compartment of a vehicle includes a frame having an upper wall with a generally planar top surface, a bottom wall, and storage units connecting the upper and bottom walls. A plurality of legs are movably mounted on the frame and movable between a first position such that the legs extend from the bottom surface for being engaged with a support surface such that the frame is positioned above the support surface to permit work to be readily carried out on the top surface and a second position such that the legs are retracted from the first position toward the bottom surface such that the frame is positionable within the storage compartment of the vehicle. The portable work table also includes a plurality of objects movably mounted on the frame via insert panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventor: Geoffrey S. Miller
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Publication number: 20090307843Abstract: An item support apparatus, such as an overbed table, for example, includes a support surface assembly, a base assembly, and a vertical column coupled to each of the support surface and base assemblies. A side assembly is coupled to the base assembly and configured to remain stationary while the support surface assembly moves upwardly and downwardly relative to the base assembly. The overbed table may further include a hand sanitizer container coupled with the support surface assembly and configured to receive a removable hand sanitizer container unit. The base assembly may include weight-activated casters. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Scott Hookway, Dawn Michelle Riley, G. Brent Fagan, Dennis James Gallant, Charles A. Howell, Jack Barney Sing
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Publication number: 20090252550Abstract: A joint between a leg and an elevated platform includes a tapered receptacle with straight widening walls coupled to one of either the leg or the platform. A mating insert is coupled to the other of the leg or the platform and is selectively insertable into the tapered receptacle. The mating insert has straight narrowing walls that are engageable with the widening walls of the tapered receptacle. The weight of the platform pushes the insert into the receptacle such that the narrowing walls of the insert engage the widening walls of the tapered receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Richard D. Smith, David J. Laws
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Publication number: 20090241805Abstract: A folding table assembly having an open configuration and a closed configuration. Spring loaded hinges provide the folding table assembly with an automated approach to unfolding the table assembly. Casters provide the table assembly with structure making the assembly portable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: ALLTRADE TOOLS LLCInventor: Hector Ray Hernandez
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Patent number: 7584705Abstract: A system for rising and storing a monitor to a desk includes a box located beneath a top of the desk and having a top hole. A link mechanism includes a transverse bar on which the base of the monitor is rested and two first links are pivotably connected to two ends of the transverse bar. The two first links are pivotably connected to two first ends of two plates which are pivotably connected to the box by two respective mediate portions. Two second links are connected to two second ends of the plates and a cover for closing a top hole of the box. Two springs are connected between the plates and two protrusions on the first links. The cover is moved vertically into the top hole of the box and then pivoted an angle when the monitor is moved through the top hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Inventor: Chao-Lin Chen
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Patent number: 7578243Abstract: A bin assembly capable of being secured to a work surface such as a table top includes an enclosure secured to the work surface. A platform and an elevating mechanism, which is capable of moving the platform vertically, are contained within the enclosure. The assembly also includes a cover pivotally secured over the enclosure and connected to the elevating mechanism for selectively operating the elevating mechanism, to elevate and lower the platform within the enclosure simultaneously with the movement of the cover to retract and expose an item, such as a laptop computer, positioned on the platform. The cover can be locked in the closed position by a locking mechanism engaged between the cover and the enclosure to secure the item within the assembly. The cover can also be locked in the open position by a lock bracket releasably engaged with the cover in the open position to prevent inadvertent closing of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.Inventor: Steven C. Gevaert
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Patent number: 7516704Abstract: A portable paint station that includes a work table and a pair of legs that are positionable in a retracted position and an extended position. In one form, the paint station provides a work surface that may be selectively positioned at two distinct heights. In another form, the paint station provides a work surface with a roller tray recess that may be selectively covered to resist the formation of a skin on paint that is located in the recess. In a further form, the paint station provides a work table with a pair of legs. At least one set of the legs has a handle aperture that may be employed to hand carry the paint station on its side. In yet another form, the paint station includes a roller tray assembly that facilitates the short-term storage of a paint roller that is loaded with paint.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Gregory Scott Snider, Robert H. Gifford, Thomas J. Wheeler, Alfred H. Judge, Christopher J. Murray, Mark Lawrence, Marcus W. Bosch, Jason Busschaert, Robert David Watters, Aldo Faustino Balatti, Michael Georges Sirois, Cliff Dean Read, Steven Canova
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Patent number: 7510479Abstract: A sandbox according to the present invention includes a desk having a plurality of legs and defining an open receiving area. The sandbox includes a basin coupled to the desk and extending into the open receiving area, the basin having an area for receiving sand. The basin includes a plurality of sidewalls and at least one sidewall defines a notch. The desk includes a lip extending outwardly from the basin sidewall that defines a notch. The sandbox includes a perforated cover movable between a first configuration covering the lip and a second configuration exposing the lip, the cover defining a plurality of perforations to allow sand to pass through to the lip when at the first configuration. The sandbox includes a drawing board pivotally coupled to the lid and that may be maintained at various angles relative to an imaginary horizontal plane.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Inventor: Douglas L. Stengel
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Publication number: 20090050028Abstract: The present invention provides a desk combining both practical and ornamental purposes. The desk designed with underneath desktop compartment for displaying all kinds of objects such as keeping water animals, cultivating vegetables and fruits, or showing collections. The desktop comprises a transparent board for users to observe objects inside the compartment from a top view. Besides, the desktop and the desk body are connected by oil pressure holding rod or sliding track which are aimed to lift or move the desktop easily and provide the convenience for organizing objects inside the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: TAIKONG CORP.Inventor: Ho-Jen Liao Fang
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Patent number: 7467433Abstract: An infant changing table has a top surface which is concaved in shape. An opening is formed in a lower area of the top surface. A support structure is coupled to a back area of the top surface to elevate the top surface. A diaper dispensing container is coupled to the opening for holding a plurality of diapers. Fasteners are coupled to the top surface around the opening to hold down a top diaper being dispensed from the diaper dispensing container.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Ubi, LLCInventor: Sue Wong
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Patent number: 7421956Abstract: A basket with extendable legs for easing the task of hanging clothes out to dry, the basket having a telescopic leg connected to a basket and a leg spring disposed within the telescopic leg to bias the telescopic leg away from the basket.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2003Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Inventors: Clive McCarthy, Dean Peter Carrick
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Publication number: 20080169408Abstract: Provided herein is an item holder assembly that includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the assembly to an object such as a laptop computer, an item support or holder, and a member for connecting the attachment mechanism to the item holder or support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventors: Rod S. Berman, Rhiannon AARONS
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Publication number: 20080163798Abstract: A combination support surface and receptacle for catering or special events presentation, the support surface comprising a relatively flat, portable table top having a plurality of legs mounted thereto for supporting the table top, the legs having sufficient length and being arranged suitably for suspending the top in a generally horizontal position over at least one refuse container such that the container comprises a base of the table, the legs being releasably joined to the table top for ready mounting or collapse of the same, wherein each of the legs are releasably joined at one end to the table top by a mounting bracket, one end of at least one of the legs being partially recessed for engagement with and securement to a handle portion of the refuse container, and one end of at least one of the other legs being recessed for sliding engagement with and securement to a rim portion of the refuse container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2005Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Abigail Shearer-Robinson
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Publication number: 20080141910Abstract: A table comprise a tabletop with at least one portion suitable for over hanging at least a portion of a chair; at least one foot for carrying said tabletop; and an integral aquatic container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventor: Robert Anthony Young
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Publication number: 20080136108Abstract: The present invention provides a modular gaming table comprising: (a) a modular table top comprising a main table surface having a top side and a bottom side; (b) at least one personal player area module receiving area; (c) at least one personal player area module insertably integral with the table top, the personal player area module having a top module side and a bottom module side, the top module side being about approximately flush with the table top surface in the horizontal plane; (d) a subsurface having a top side and a bottom side, wherein the subsurface top side is attachable to the main table surface bottom side; (e) a surface-subsurface attachment means; (f) a trim ring positioned approximately around the outer perimeter of the table top in the horizontal plane; (g) personal player area module attachment means. According to a preferred embodiment, the personal player area module is slidably insertable into the tabletop.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Andrew Polay
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Patent number: 7318380Abstract: A tray assembly for an infant highchair, the tray assembly including a frame having front, rear, and side peripheral edge portions defining a space therebetween having a predetermined shape and size; a tray insert having front, rear, and side peripheral lip portions supporting and connected to a bottom portion located in an area defined thereby, the tray insert having a predetermined shape and extent such that the peripheral lip portions can rest on the peripheral edge portions of the frame for supporting the bottom of the tray insert in at least substantially covering relation to the space defined by the frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Gravity, IncorporatedInventors: Tony M. Guard, Joseph R. Stephens, James L. Tobergta
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Publication number: 20080006182Abstract: A table has a plurality of picture frames embedded in the top surface thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Regina L. Mason, Henry Mason
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Patent number: 7314009Abstract: A display device including a tabletop provided with a transparent portion; an interior space for holding an advertisement to be viewed through the transparent portion; the tabletop is secured with a lock barrel which operates a cam to move a flange laterally into and out of engagement with a recess.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2004Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Creatable Media Group, Inc.Inventors: Craig Wunsh, Craig Lazarus, Sandy Richardson
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Patent number: 7281476Abstract: A book rack and pencil tray combination has a book rack and a pencil case attached to the bottom wall of the book rack. The pencil case is optionally attached to the bottom wall of the book rack by a pencil case attachment plate attached to the bottom wall of the pencil case. The pencil case attachment plate is typically attached to the bottom wall of the pencil case such that a portion of the bottom wall of the book rack is sandwiched between the pencil case attachment plate and the bottom wall of the pencil case.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Virco Mgmt. CorporationInventors: Robert J. Mills, Peter Glass
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Patent number: 7243991Abstract: An improved foodstuffs container configured to be readily received with a cup holder having a relatively standard size recess such as that commonly provided in armrests of many theater chairs so as to hold the container while the patron is not eating or optionally, drinking from the cup is disclosed. The container includes a walled tray structure supported by a contiguous container base sized and shaped to be supported within the standard cup holder. The walled tray structure may be configured with a planar or other shaped bottom, with or without partitions to received the desired foodstuffs either in volume or in discretely separated portions. The container base has an interior recess contiguous with the volume of the walled tray structure to receive and support additional foodstuffs readily accessed from above.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Inventor: Pedro Ojeda
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Patent number: 7241090Abstract: An open-topped collection trough for arrangement under a machine tool to collect downwardly flowing coolant emitted from coolant spray nozzles of the machine tool which direct coolant jets onto cutting tools and adjacent surfaces, in which the collection trough is provided with a height adjusting mechanism and a seal system made of foam seal material between the top edge at the side of the trough and the undersurfaces of a machine tool to seal the gap between the trough and the tool.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Mann & Hummel GmbHInventor: Luc Reynders
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Publication number: 20070144409Abstract: An optical table comprising an upper skin tapped with holes for mounting equipment, a lower skin with a plurality of through holes which is coaxial with the tapped holes on the upper skin in a one to one arrangement, a honeycomb core, a connecting side wall, and a number of tubes. The tubes are positioned between the interior of the upper and lower skins so as to connect the holes on both skins so that contaminants and residue will be unable to enter into the interior of the honeycomb core, and so that the optical table can be rapidly and thoroughly cleaned.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics the Chinese Academy of SciencesInventors: Jianqiang ZHU, Taiying ZENG, Hongbiao HUANG, Tao ZHANG
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Patent number: 7207450Abstract: A drink holder device having a ground support, a leg extending from the ground support, and a plurality of arms extending from the leg. The arms are movable between a raised and a lowered position. At the end of each arm is one or more beverage holders. A lock holds the arm in position when raised.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2004Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Inventors: Dirk R. Franklin, Stephen L. Olson
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Patent number: 7201107Abstract: The present disclosure provides an assembly having a movable portion and a fixed portion. At least a portion of the movable portion comprises a work surface. The assembly further includes a storage device having a material holder that moves from a first position in a substantially covered configuration to a second position that uncovers or exposes at least a portion of the material holder so that a user can access the material holder and contents therein. A connection component connects the material holder to the movable portion and moves the material holder from the covered configuration to the uncovered, at least partially accessible, configuration by utilizing a translation of force from the movement of the movable portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2004Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventor: Joel Ruiter
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Patent number: 7140304Abstract: A tool tray apparatus including flexible pad and a plurality of spaced apart, rigid rods connected to the pad.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Inventor: Warwick W. Lawrie
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Patent number: 7114452Abstract: A sailing accessory for selectively receiving and holding personal accessories of a user and providing convenient access to the accessories for a helmsman. The sailing accessory includes a top member and a bottom member. The top member includes a slot which extends therethrough. The slot is designed for receiving a top portion of a pedestal guard. The top member defines a work surface. The bottom member is operationally coupled to the top member. The bottom member includes a front edge designed for abutting a back side of the pedestal guard.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Inventor: Jim Owen
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Patent number: 7104599Abstract: A folding table for the rear of a backrest, the table having a surface with a depression therein in which a carrier for visible material, like an advertisement, is disposed. The carrier is received in an undercut in the depression. Alternatively, a frame around the edge of the carrier has projections received in grooves in the table for holding the frame and thereby the carrier to the surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2003Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignees: E.I.S. Aircraft GmbHInventors: Georg Berger, Hans-Jörg Brandt
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Patent number: 7073449Abstract: A reading tray for mounting on an aircraft seat includes: (a) a substantially planar top side and bottom side; the top side being substantially parallel to the opposite, bottom side; (b) a space in the center of the top side extending partially through the tray; (c) a support panel that is removably insertable in the space; and (d) an arm support assembly connected to the support panel for supporting the support panel in an open, inclined position, or in an alternate, closed position wherein the support panel fits closely within the space with an upper face of the support panel flush with the top side of the tray.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2004Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Inventor: Marc Calvin Pipkin
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Patent number: 7055442Abstract: A portable desk including a base having a bottom surface forming a plurality of storage compartments which define a storage space. A top portion is hingedly attached to the base and movable between an open position and a closed position. Legs are positioned at opposing end portions of the base and connected to the base to pivotally move with respect to the base between a retracted position and an extended position. Each leg preferably has an outer surface that forms a recessed, concave portion. At least one snap element locks each leg with respect to the base in the extended position and includes a tab section formed on a bottom surface of the base which interferes with or engages a support edge formed at an end portion of a corresponding leg.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Senario LLCInventors: George O. Podd, Michael L. Nakamura, James D. Morrow
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Patent number: 7011364Abstract: A table with folding legs is disclosed. The table is capable of being folded into a storage position. One embodiment of the table includes one or more seats attached to at least one of the folding legs. In one embodiment, the seats are adjustable horizontally and vertically. An embodiment of the table includes a table top provided with a cavity, the cavity capable of receiving a cooler therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2004Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: J.F. Meskill Enterprises, L.L.C.Inventors: James F. Meskill, Jeffrey Kalman, Gary Robert Stephan, Craig Saunders, David Boll
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Patent number: 6997111Abstract: A collapsible table comprises a frame formed from a plurality of pivotally connected frame members, the frame being movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. A table top is connected to the frame, the table top including at least one drink holder. A container assembly having a flange portion is provided with mounting holes and a container pouch. The container assembly is connected to the frame at a position beneath the table top by the plurality of frame members being inserted though the mounting holes.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventor: Paul Giegerich