With Receptacle Patents (Class 108/25)
  • Patent number: 6976434
    Abstract: A floating amphibious game table is provided that may be used on both land and water. The game table has a base member that has an upper surface and a lower surface. A plurality of upper openings in the upper surface of the base member are adapted to receive beverage containers. A plurality of lower openings in the lower surface of the base member are adapted to receive a plurality of legs. The game table floats to allow for use on water. The game table receives the plurality of legs to allow for use on land.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Vassallo Research & Development Corporation
    Inventors: Antonio J. Roig, Salvador Vassallo
  • Patent number: 6964595
    Abstract: A child's infant-care play center includes a table having a recessed bath tub and a changing-table/bed removably disposed over the tub. Upstanding dividers and a headboard demarcate respective bathing/changing/sleeping and washing-sink/eating areas on the table. A flexible conduit having a faucet attached at one end is extractible from and retractable into one of the dividers, and an electronic element selectably to generate and couple the sound of running water through the conduit and out the faucet. A mobile mounted over the bathing/changing/sleeping area may be selectably actuated to rotate conjointly with an accompanying melody. A baby monitor includes a portion fixed to the upper surface of the table, a portable portion, and elements for selectably generating and projecting one of a variety of baby sounds through the fixed portion. A free-standing booster chair that converts to a potty can be removably supported on an edge of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc
    Inventor: Elizabeth A. Libretti
  • Patent number: 6941702
    Abstract: A rainwater collection and dispensation system for economically conserving water usage by using collected rainwater. The rainwater collection and dispensation system includes a gutter being adapted to be mounted along an edge of a roof of a building structure; and also includes a tank support member being adapted to rest upon a ground and being disposed beneath a portion of the gutter; and further includes a tank being securely and removably supported upon the tank support member; and also includes a drainage spout interconnecting the gutter and the tank for draining rainwater from the gutter into the tank; and further includes a rainwater dispensing assembly including an overflow pipe member being disposed through a wall of the tank for draining rainwater from the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Inventors: Lyndon Abrams, Priscilla Abrams
  • Patent number: 6938556
    Abstract: A storage table is disclosed for storing items such as strings of Christmas lights or other cords. The table acts as both a standard end table and a storage unit that stores items inside a base portion of the table. The table includes a top, at least one side adjacent to the top, and a bottom adjacent to the side that define a storage portion. Inside the storage portion, the table has a shaft for storing a string of lights around the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: Emilio Reyes
  • Patent number: 6935246
    Abstract: A receiving table for container processing machines having a table top (3) which stands on feet (2) and has transport elements (T) for the containers arranged on it, the table top housing an inclined top plate (3a) and a bottom plate (3b) which is rigidly connected to the former and together with it forms a cavity (4). The top side of the table top (3) is provided with a water-repellant coating to facilitate runoff of liquids and cleaning of the tablet plate, and yields a stable, lightweight and inexpensive construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Krones AG
    Inventors: Erich Eder, Alois Müller
  • Patent number: 6889618
    Abstract: A foldable table adapted to be attached to a center support is disclosed. The table includes two planar sides connected by a hinge. The hinge allows each side to rotate between opened and unopened positions. This allows the table to be maneuvered onto a support structure already in place. A securing device attaches to the table and grips the center support so as to provide support and stability for the assembly, and a leveling device allows the table to be easily placed in a desired orientation. The folded table defines an interior space adapted to carry an umbrella or other elongate support or sheltering structure. Handles may be attached to each side of the table to facilitate its transportation. The table surface may be surrounded by a sidewall which in some embodiments may have notches placed therein to provide additional storage sites for appropriate items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: CSA, Inc.
    Inventor: Alexander J. Gromack
  • Patent number: 6880470
    Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus with a retractable drop chute for delivering waste to a waste container movably connected beneath a surface covering the entire waste container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Eco Tekk International, LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Sidor, Mark Stenftenagel, Salvatore S. Graziano
  • Patent number: 6851375
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventors: Tony Michael Guard, Joseph Robert Stephens, James Louis Tobergta
  • Patent number: 6834918
    Abstract: A drawer fixing mechanism for fixing a drawer to a desk without using screws and rivets is provided. The mechanism prevents the drawer from being deformed, shifted or separated from the desk by impact applied, to the desk. The fixing mechanism comprises a fixing member outwardly extending along upper edges of a drawer and having insertion holes corresponding to the through holes and an insertion groove at its bottom, an intermediate frame combined with a stand, and bots and nuts for assembling elements of the desk. The intermediate frame has a plurality of connection holes formed to correspond to the insertion holes. The bolts are inserted into the through holes of an upper panel, the insertion holes of the fixing member combined with the drawer, and the connection holes of the intermediate frame in order, and the nuts are combined with the respective bolts at the bottom of the intermediate frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Inventor: Hyuk-Koo Park
  • Patent number: 6823802
    Abstract: A portable expandable project plan table includes a table top that is pivotally connected to a frame having a generally truncated right triangular prism shape. The table top is hinged to permit access to storage for drafting tools and papers within the frame and may be locked to prevent movement when the table is transported. The legs of the table pivot between vertical for use and horizontal for transporting, and are designed to overlap in the folded position in a compact arrangement. Each leg is independently height adjustable to permit the table to be made level on uneven surfaces, and wheels on each leg facilitate movement of the table in the open-for-use position. The table is constructed of durable materials to permit use out of doors or in adverse conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Butts, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6823801
    Abstract: An inflatable snack table formed of heat sealable plastic sheet and shaped as a spherical outer housing, with a base at the bottom and an opening in the top to hold a food container. Within the outer housing is a generally cylindrical inner housing extending between and secured to the top and bottom of the spherical outer housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Alvimar Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin S. Lieberman
  • Patent number: 6810819
    Abstract: A waste sorting table has a frame which includes receiving tubes for receiving waste therein and for sorting waste into distinct groupings within the frame. The table also includes a table top mounted onto the frame including waste receptacles defined in the table top for receiving waste there through and plastic garbage bags dimensioned to line the interior of the receiving tubes for holding the waste together and facilitating removal from the frame. The table also includes legs attached to the frame for supporting the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Inventors: Julie Kaniuk, Eveline Kaniuk
  • Patent number: 6805246
    Abstract: A portable caddy for use in and around a stove in a kitchen or other cooking area includes a number of features to aid cooks in preparing meals while maintaining the space being used in a clean and neat condition. The caddy includes a support base with an adjustable platform for a pan, pot or lid, as well as adjustable or removable shelves for convenience and accessibility while cooking. In the open and locked position, the adjustable platform allows the entire caddy to be rotated. A number of areas are provided for holding condiments and a retractable cutting board is held in the base. Extendable elements may be secured in a top portion of the caddy, for holding further utensils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Inventor: Gregorio S. Manabat
  • Publication number: 20040173123
    Abstract: A floating amphibious game table is provided that may be used on both land and water. The game table has a base member that has an upper surface and a lower surface. A plurality of upper openings in the upper surface of the base member are adapted to receive beverage containers. A plurality of lower openings in the lower surface of the base member are adapted to receive a plurality of legs. The game table floats to allow for use on water. The game table receives the plurality of legs to allow for use on land.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Vassallo Research & Development Corporation
    Inventors: Antonio J. Roig, Salvador Vassallo
  • Patent number: 6776104
    Abstract: A stand to position the driving module for a video game has a support platform. The support platform arranges the support column, and an adjustable plane to position the accelerator module and a lever to allow the support column to be turned. The top end of the hollow support column has a support base with a reversible attachment for the driving module. The hollow support column provides a convenient way of keeping the interconnection wires in an isolated place. One embodiment of the Improved Stand provides a support for a video monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventor: Jerry Herbst
  • Publication number: 20040107878
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: George O. Podd, Michael L. Nakamura, James D. Morrow
  • Patent number: 6729685
    Abstract: A foldable wall supported seat that is rested against a wall at one end and may be used as a seat or to support decorative items. The supported seat has a pair of leg assemblies, a pair of U brackets, a seat surface, and a wall bumper. The leg assemblies are pivotally attached to the seat in order to allow the legs to be stowed beneath and parallel to the seat and lowered, perpendicular to the seat when the seat is in use. When the legs are lowered, the wall bumper is pressed against the wall to support a user thereupon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Sonny Ebalobor
  • Patent number: 6705240
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a portable table that can be anchored to an earthen surface. The portable table has a top portion comprising opposing surfaces, and at least one stand member. The stand member may be secured to the top portion by a securing member in a disassembled state to facilitate transportation of the portable table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventors: Robert H. Block, Miguel Ruiz
  • Patent number: 6694893
    Abstract: An art table having a top surface, two ends, and a lower tray. Each end has two legs. A brace is placed at each end supporting a plurality of holders, where drawing materials can be placed. Wheels are attached to two legs of one end. A paper dispenser is placed under the top surface and holds a roll of paper, so that paper can be fed over the top surface for drawing. The lower tray serves as a brace to provide extra support for the table and also serves as a holding place for extra papers and drawing materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: ABC School Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Alcala, Sofia Dumery, Sun Chul Kim, Kimberly Leonard, Andrew Schloss
  • Patent number: 6675721
    Abstract: A portable table which can be used in relatively confined settings. The table includes two vertical supports which are placed on either side of the user's legs and rest on the floor when the table is in use. The supports are hingedly attached and fold underneath the table to allow for the table to be transported easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Cynthia J. Zeiders
  • Publication number: 20030230218
    Abstract: The present invention provides a waste disposal apparatus with an extensible connection for integration into a piece of furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Richard J. Sidor, Mark Stenftenagel, Salvatore S. Graziano
  • Patent number: 6662732
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a modular desk includes a frame defining a periphery of a worksurface area and at least one opening formed within the worksurface area. A storage accessory is removeably received in the opening and releaseably engages the frame. In one embodiment, the frame further comprises a plurality of sockets formed therein. An accessory includes a stanchion having an insert portion received in at least one of the plurality of sockets. In one embodiment, an accessory includes a flexible membrane, which forms at least a portion of a worksurface. A method of reconfiguring a worksurface with various accessories is also provided, as is a method for storing an article on a worksurface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Ayse Gul Birsel, Robert Warren Insalaco, Ayako Takase
  • Patent number: 6637350
    Abstract: A portable, compact computer and projector stand is provided. A table top having a generally planar upper surface for supporting a laptop computer and a projector includes an L-shaped track receiving lip for engaging a linearly elongated channel formed within a table bottom for providing a linearly extendible table surface area. The table bottom is supported by removably attachable, hollow, telescopic legs and includes a lower surface forming an accessory insert receiving cavity for removably securing a foam insert which acts as a storage volume for telescoping legs and other accessories. A removably attachable, telescopic working document holder is provided for supporting documents, notes, sketches, and similar items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Mark McKsymick
  • Patent number: 6595143
    Abstract: A children's activity table includes a table top with a dry erasable “whiteboard” surface, for writing, drawing, and marking thereon. The periphery of the table top includes a series of recessed areas, which provide for the removable placement of one or more boards having a series of removable alphanumeric characters thereon. The characters preferably extend slightly past the edges of the boards and periphery of the table top, so young children and toddlers with limited manual dexterity may more easily retrieve the characters. A series of openings are formed in the table top, for removable placement of a corresponding number of storage containers therein for holding erasable markers, cleaning cloths, and the like. A central opening provides storage space for a tissue box or the like, with the tissues serving as erasers for the erasable surface of the table top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. London
  • Publication number: 20030131765
    Abstract: The present invention is a waste sorting table comprised of a frame which includes receiving tubes for receiving waste therein and for sorting waste into distinct groupings within the frame. The table also includes a table top mounted onto the frame including waste receptacles defined in the table top for receiving waste there through and plastic garbage bags dimensioned to line the interior of the receiving tubes for holding the waste together and facilitating removal from the frame. The table also includes legs attached to the frame for supporting the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Julie Kaniuk, Eveline Kaniuk
  • Patent number: 6588030
    Abstract: A shelf or support caddy for a bathroom shower or tub enclosure which includes a body having at least one recessed soap tray integrally formed therein which tapers toward a forward drainage slot formed in a front edge of the body and which slot is tapered to grip a string or handle element of a bathing accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventor: Alan T. Wulff
  • Patent number: 6578496
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Gravity, Incorporated
    Inventors: Tony Michael Guard, Joseph Robert Stephens, James Louis Tobergta
  • Patent number: 6571922
    Abstract: A briefcase is described, comprising a case body consisting of a frame (1) made up of a base (2), an upper frontal wall (4) which lies opposite said base (2) and side frontal walls (3) between the base (2) and the upper frontal wall (4), as well as a back wall (5) and a front wall (6) which can be opened. To create advantageous handling characteristics, it is proposed that the front wall (6) of the base body, which rests on the back wall (5), forms an inclined surface which is sloped from the base (2) to the upper frontal wall (4) and has two laterally adjacent cover sections (7, 8) which are mounted in such a way that they can swing open about the edges pointing towards each other and extending in the direction of the height of the front wall (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventor: Rudolf Ruhmanseder
  • Patent number: 6553919
    Abstract: The work surface has a recess into which a solid state display is received. The display is mounted for movement between a storage position, where the rear surface is co-planar with, and forms a part of, the work surface and a viewing position wherein the display screen is visible. The angle of the display relative to the work surface is adjustable about a horizontal axis for viewing comfort. In one embodiment, the recess is located in a circular section of the work surface which is rotatable relative to the remainder of the surface so as to permit adjustment of the position of the display about a vertical axis, as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventor: Donald Nevin
  • Publication number: 20030070590
    Abstract: A stand with a planar table top and an opening therethrough is provided. A plurality of leg members extend below the table top. The stand also includes a removable table top disposed within the opening such that the upper surface of the table top insert is generally planar with the upper surface of the table top. To convert the stand to a decorative container, the table top insert is removed and a container is lowered through the opening until it is positioned where the table top insert was located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffry Weiss, Barbara Weiss
  • Publication number: 20030071545
    Abstract: A table includes a tabletop that is at least partially constructed of a substantially transparent material allowing a user to see below the lower surface of the tabletop from above the upper surface of the tabletop. The table has one or more storage panels for storing and selectively displaying objects, and a support structure configured to support the tabletop and support the one or more storage panels below the lower surface of the tabletop wherein at least one of the one or more storage panels is visible through the substantially transparent material of the tabletop. The support structure has an opening for removing, installing, and arranging the one or more storage panels. Optional features of the table include a visual identification system for identifying the contents of the storage panels and a modular selection of storage panels for storing and selectively displaying disparate objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas Andrew Fink
  • Publication number: 20030066462
    Abstract: A tray assembly for mounting on the back of a first seat, such as a front seat of a car, that is disposed substantially in front of a second seat, such as a back seat of a car, to permit a user to sit on the second seat and utilize the tray assembly. The tray assembly includes first and second inverted generally U-shaped hooks. Each of the hooks has first and second legs. Each of the first legs extends along a front face of the first seat and each of the second legs extends along the rear face of the seat back of the first seat. First and second laterally spaced cross members extend between the second legs of the first and second inverted generally U-shaped members along the rear face of the first seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventor: Kenneth Getfield
  • Patent number: 6508368
    Abstract: A system for removably securing kitchen utensils over a kitchen sink comprises a generally planar board for cutting with a rotatable spit and an elongated frame with a recess for receiving removably securable kitchen utensils, including the generally planar board for cutting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: Arcadio Arce, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6505565
    Abstract: A collapsible table (10), having a framework (12) including a number of support members (14) which are joined together by connectors (21, 26) which allow movement such that the framework (12) is moveable from a collapsed configuration (70) to an extended configuration (36). A table surface (16) is attached to the framework (12). There is also at least one elastic element (31) which serves to maintain tension in the table surface (16) so that the table surface (16) is urged to resist sagging when the framework (12) is in the extended configuration (36).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: NorthPole US LLC
    Inventors: Choi Sang Byung, Byun Ho Sik
  • Patent number: 6502254
    Abstract: A wheelchair accessible vanity panel has a panel that is cantilevered at a space over a floor or other surface, and has a free edge along a side or along a curve or angle extending around two or more sides. The cantilevered panel leaves a free space over a vertical height that preferably is dimensioned to admit the lower part of a wheelchair or can be used with a stationary-type chair. A hand grip is formed integrally with the horizontal panel, the grip being defined by at least one strip along the free edge of the panel subdivided from the free edge by a slot extending for a distance along the free edge. The handgrip is durably and attractively integral with the panel and provides a readily and securely grasped part of the panel by which the user of a wheelchair can displace the chair toward or away from the panel and the work surface it defines. Preferably the hand grip is provided by laminating multiple thicknesses, forming a slot and rounding over the edges of the slot and the free edges of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Ewing Cole Cherry Brott, Inc.
    Inventor: Quinn Anthony De Menna
  • Publication number: 20020185041
    Abstract: A stand to position the driving module for a video game has a support platform. The support platform arranges the support column, and an adjustable plane to position the accelerator module and a lever to allow the support column to be turned. The top end of the hollow support column has a support base with a reversible attachment for the driving module. The hollow support column provides a convenient way of keeping the interconnection wires in a isolated place. One embodiment of the Improved Stand provides a support for a video monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Jerry Herbst
  • Patent number: 6463862
    Abstract: A laboratory station has a sink area and a work area separated by a shield. A computer monitor station is present in the work area having a first and second position. In the first position, the computer monitor is located below the top surface of the laboratory table top. In the second position at least a portion of the computer monitor is located above the table top. The shield is preferably transparent to allow vision there through while preventing water from leaving the sink area and potentially entering the work area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Collegedale Casework, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Kuhlman, Joseph J. White
  • Publication number: 20020129746
    Abstract: A table of the present invention has a substantially rectangular table surface with a rectangular opening at one end providing a recessed storage area. This storage area provides discrete and easily accessible storage of items such as glasses, prescription bottles, drinks, magnifiers, etc. One embodiment of the table is provided with four legs including two legs with wheels and two legs without wheels. The wheels or casters are positioned to allow an elderly or disabled person to easily move the table. The legs without wheels provide stability to the table and allow a person to use the table to push up from a seated position. Other embodiments of the table include additional work surfaces, storage pouches, and other wheeled base configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Brian F. Donnelly
  • Publication number: 20020117092
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable table which can be used in relatively confined settings. The table includes two vertical supports which are placed on either side of the user's legs and rest on the floor when the table is in used. The supports are hingedly attached and fold underneath the table to allow for the table to be transported easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventor: Cynthia J. Zeiders
  • Patent number: 6439133
    Abstract: A portable table device for providing an easy transportable table for laptop computers. The portable table device includes a tabletop support frame; and also includes a plurality of legs being hingedly attached to the tabletop support frame; and further includes a tabletop assembly being attached to the tabletop support frame; and also includes a beverage holder assembly including a tray being extendably mounted to the tabletop support frame; and further includes an elongate storage container being securely attached to the tabletop support frame; and also includes a fastener assembly for securing the portable table device in folded storable position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Henry O. Jaramillo
  • Patent number: 6425862
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a horseshoe-shaped table 12 having a computer 14 and a dual-purpose chair 16 associated therewith. The chair 16 adjusts to variously sized users 11 by using a piston 78 and piston support mechanism disposed internally of the chair. The chair also serves as a weight scale or sensor 18 which is disposed in the seat thereof and has data input means, including a headset 27 with microphone 28 and chewing sensor 24 disposed thereon. The arm 36 of the chair has a blood pressure sensor 26 disposed thereon. Data gathered from the sensor input devices is transmitted to a computer 14 disposed internally of the table 12 having a monitor 40 and keypad 42 disposed on the tabletop. Also shown are a pair of scales 20, 22 which measure both the individual meal food and the daily food allowance which data is also input into the computer 14. The scales are equipped with segmented platters 90 and non-segmented platters 104, having various food compartments for receiving different types of food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Inventor: Norma Brown
  • Patent number: 6412861
    Abstract: A beverage holder for use in vehicles that prevents beverages placed within the holder from spilling. The beverage holder includes a tray and drink well housed within the tray. Additionally, the tray may have a pivot member mounted to it which connects the tray to a beverage guard. The beverage guard may be moved in a range of positions so that it completely covers the drink well and also leaves the drink well free for a cup to be placed within. The beverage guard is slightly larger than the size of the drink well and can be rotated to cover the drink well when a cup or glass has been placed within it. When not in use, the beverage guard may be moved in a position not covering the drink well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventors: Corey Herman, Zachary Herman, Marc Herman
  • Publication number: 20020073899
    Abstract: A foldable table for steering wheel with features and devices that include: a table angle control (9), a springing strip (31), a limit stopper (32) and reinforcing rib (34) on the support (3) to restrict the foldable table not to fall apart in fold-up position for easy carrying and storage; different ways of easily and rigidly mounting the foldable table on a steering wheel which can be removed just as easily as mounting; and a oblong slot on the surface of the foldable table for storage of pens, utensils, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventor: Zhong Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20020069792
    Abstract: An art table having a top surface, two ends, and a lower tray. Each end has two legs. A brace is placed at each end supporting a plurality of holders, where drawing materials can be placed. Wheels are attached to two legs of one end. A paper dispenser is placed under the top surface and holds a roll of paper, so that paper can be fed over the top surface for drawing. The lower tray serves as a brace to provide extra support for the table and also serves as a holding place for extra papers and drawing materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Applicant: ABC School Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Alcala, Sofia Dumery, Sun Chul Kim, Kimberly Leonard, Andrew Schloss
  • Patent number: 6389987
    Abstract: A play table and merchandise display center includes a top and first and second legs secured at their upper ends to the top for supporting the top. A bottom wall is secured between the first and second legs. A front wall is secured to the first and second legs adjacent the bottom wall. The front wall cooperates with the first and second legs and the bottom wall to define a bin housed under the top. The front wall is of a lesser height than the first and second legs to define a front opening for the bin. A rear wall is secured to the top and extends above the top. The rear wall cooperates with an associated merchandise holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventor: Christine L. King
  • Publication number: 20020040667
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a modular desk includes a frame defining a periphery of a worksurface area and at least one opening formed within the worksurface area. A storage accessory is removeably received in the opening and releaseably engages the frame. In one embodiment, the frame further comprises a plurality of sockets formed therein. An accessory includes a stanchion having an insert portion received in at least one of the plurality of sockets. In one embodiment, an accessory includes a flexible membrane, which forms at least a portion of a worksurface. A method of reconfiguring a worksurface with various accessories is also provided, as is a method for storing an article on a worksurface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Ayse Gul Birsel, Robert Warren Insalaco, Ayako Takase
  • Patent number: 6363865
    Abstract: An art table having a top surface, two ends, and a lower tray. Each end has two legs. A brace is placed at each end supporting a plurality of holders, where drawing materials can be placed. Wheels are attached to two legs of one end. A paper dispenser is placed under the top surface and holds a roll of paper, so that paper can be fed over the top surface for drawing. The lower tray serves as a brace to provide extra support for the table and also serves as a holding place for extra papers and drawing materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: ABC School Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Alcala, Sofia Dumery, Sun Chul Kim, Kimberly Leonard, Andrew Schloss
  • Patent number: 6347591
    Abstract: A table construction and method is provided having an internal opening that selectively accommodates a floor lamp or torchier and allows the insertion and removal of the lamp from the opening in a horizontal plane without disassembling the lamp and without requiring the component pieces of the table to be completely separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Karpa, Scott A. Binder
  • Patent number: 6347590
    Abstract: A tray table for a vehicle that is extensible from and may be stored in a center console. The center console has longitudinally shiftable lateral side walls that define a pocket for storing the tray table. The lateral walls of the center console are moveable along a track to permit fore and aft adjustment of the location of the table relative to a seat in the vehicle. A push button is provided on a pivot locking mechanism to lock and unlock a tray support arm. A cup holder may be provided on the tray support arm that is moveable between a storage position in which it is parallel to the tray support arm and a use position in which it is perpendicular to the tray support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Gary D'Annunzio, Todd A. Mysliwiec, Patrick M. Murray, Jason P. Baldas, Jeff A. Kempf, Frank Olson
  • Patent number: 6340213
    Abstract: A fully collapsible and portable astronomy work station comprising a foldable base and a foldable table assembly wherein the table assembly is attached to the folded base section when desired to be transported or attached to the unfolded base section when desired in the fully operational configuration. When in the operational configuration a tray table may be lowered from the table assembly providing an astronomer with a heated back section for his maps and the like as well as a heated telescope eye piece retaining area thus preventing the back section as well as the eye pieces from becoming moist from condensation or dew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Inventor: Lewis R. Calobrisi, Jr.