With Diverse Support For Articles Patents (Class 108/28)
  • Patent number: 11375808
    Abstract: A table dividing system includes a connecting system to rest on a top surface of a table, the connecting system having a first bracket having a first portion and a second portion with one or more pre-drilled holes; and one or more connectors to extend through the pre-drilled holes; the first portion and the second portion secure to a panel; and the panel is held above the top surface of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventors: Dony Dawson, Stephen Savoie
  • Patent number: 11325709
    Abstract: An upper shell for an aircraft seat may include a main body, and an upper pocket. The upper pocket may include a pocket flap coupled to the main body via at least one pocket flap hinge. The upper pocket may include a pocket cavity defined within the main body. The pocket cavity may be accessible following an actuation of the pocket flap into a pocket flap open position via the at least one pocket flap hinge. The pocket flap may be configured to cover at least a portion of the pocket cavity when the pocket flap is in a pocket flap closed position. The upper shell for the aircraft seat may include a personal electronic device (PED) holder assembly with a PED cavity defined within an area of the upper pocket, and a PED holder configured to fit within the PED cavity when in a PED holder closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Jackson R Wanner
  • Patent number: 11262018
    Abstract: An apparatus that at least stores objects of varying sizes, said apparatus includes adjustable trays configured to support the objects at bottom surfaces thereof and stationary or mobile panels for mounting the trays in a generally vertical plane. The panels can be provided as pegboard types or as slatwall types. The adjustable trays include a pair of brackets connected with a guide. A mounting portion of each bracket is adapted to mate with the corresponding panel type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Inventor: Anil Gupta
  • Patent number: 11054083
    Abstract: A support assembly that includes a structural member that is delimited by a first end and a second end with a first end cap configured to be at least partially disposed within the first end of the structural member and a second end cap configured to be at least partially disposed within the second end of the structural member to mount the structural member to a structure. The support assembly allows for forces to be applied in all directions without causing rotation or disengagement of the support assembly from a mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventor: Salvatore Sisto
  • Patent number: 10842265
    Abstract: A beverage holder includes a platform with a slot disposed therethrough. First and second L-shaped rails extend downwardly from an underside of the platform on either side of the slot. The first and second rails are configured to retain cans, at upper portions of the cans, in a sliding manner therebetween. The slot is centrally positioned between the first and second L-shaped rails and configured to suspend bottle top portions therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy J. Buszka, Kamil El Sayed, Sheila P. Stafford
  • Patent number: 10750843
    Abstract: A cellphone holder stake for supporting a cellphone on the beach includes a stake having a top end, a rounded bottom, and a shaft extending between the top end and the rounded bottom. The stake is configured to mount into soft ground such as sand. A mount attachment is coupled to the stake and is selectively engageable with the top end of the stake. A cellphone mount is coupled to the mount attachment. The cellphone mount is configured to secure a cellphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Inventor: David Lonardelli
  • Patent number: 10668546
    Abstract: A portable cutting table, with SLIDE, and a TABLE, an adjustable BACKPLATE to support material being cut, and a BASE, all which support a JIG SAW, mounted upside down on the SLIDE, to allow easy control of cutting to Molding, Millwork, Stair Edging, angled cuts, with easy control of motor/blade speed, and easy visibility of cutting markings on the material being worked upon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Inventor: Nicholas J Spagnola
  • Patent number: 10537173
    Abstract: A novel work station is directed to a novel workstation which incorporates an acoustical dome for increased acoustic and visual privacy for the user. The workstation further is adjustable in height such that it is able to accommodate a range of users from the 5th percentile seated female to the 95th percentile standing male according to the dictates of ANSI/HFES100-2007 national ergonomic standard. The workstation is further designed to be in electrical and data communication with other workstations to optimize the workstation density in an open working environment without compromising user privacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Xybix Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Carson, Barry R. Carson, Steve Holan
  • Patent number: 10393311
    Abstract: A support assembly and a method of assembling the support assembly that includes a structural member that is delimited by a first end and a second end with a first end cap configured to be arranged within the first end of the structural member and a second end configured to be arranged within the second end of the structural member to mount the structural member to a structure. The support assembly allows for forces to be applied in all directions without causing rotation or disengagement of the support assembly from a mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Inventor: Salvatore Sisto
  • Patent number: 10390609
    Abstract: A foldable table and table legs comprises a tabletop comprising a plurality of tabletop sections each of which are interconnected by a hinge mechanism allowing the tabletop fold into a small, compact package. Detachable and foldable legs are configured for coupling to a table skirt comprising four segments which fold down from a storage pocket on the underside of the tabletop. The foldable legs interconnect with the table skirt once it is folded down from its storage position. The tabletop and foldable legs may all be folded into a compact, portable and packable configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: NEMO EQUIPMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Camon Brensinger
  • Patent number: 10390611
    Abstract: A table arrangement includes connection mechanisms height adjustable tabletops so that the tabletops are independently moveable while a privacy screen is positionable between the tabletops. Embodiments of the table arrangement can be configured so that different height adjustable tabletops can be arranged to accommodate different users' preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Lee
  • Patent number: 10314409
    Abstract: A baby chair includes a main body including a sitting groove having a shape corresponding to an outer surface of a backside of child sitting in the chair and an inner space in a lower end thereof, two front plates each including two insertion gadgets inserted into the inner space from an outer surface of each of a left and right lower end of the main body, two rear plates on an inner surface of the inner space each including two insertion holes into which the insertion gadgets are inserted, binding gadgets protruding toward an opposite direction of each pair of the insertion gadgets from a surface of each front plate, two belt plates each including a binding hole into which the pair of binding gadgets is inserted and rotatably attached thereto, and belt grooves which connect one side of the binding hole to an end of each belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Smart Brain Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Byunghoon Yu
  • Patent number: 10227078
    Abstract: A luggage cart assembly including multiple luggage containers which are vertically arranged, and one or more of the containers are pivotable such that the container can be accessed without having to move the other containers, where the container includes first and second attachment members to attach the container to the luggage cart. When the first attachment member is detached from the luggage cart and the second attachment member remains attached to the luggage cart, the container is pivotable relative to luggage cart and the container is supported by the second attachment member. The first and second containers may be vertically separated from one another in some embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Art Design Works LLC
    Inventors: Allen Bowen, Sheryl Handler
  • Patent number: 10203098
    Abstract: A dual-use side-lighting netting lamp box with a box body. The box body has a top frame structure and a bottom frame structure. The top frame structure is formed by assembling short cross rod profiles and long cross rod profiles through top netting fixing blocks; and the bottom frame structure is formed by assembling short cross rod profiles and long cross rod profiles through bottom netting fixing blocks. A table surface at the top of the lamp box adopts a detachable structure, so that the lamp box can be used as not only a lamp box table when the table surface is placed normally, but also a single lamp box when the table surface is removed. Thus, the dual-use function is realized, the functionality of the lamp box is obviously improved, and the resource utilization rate is high.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Inventor: Guojun Pan
  • Patent number: 10194743
    Abstract: A novel workstation incorporates an acoustical dome for increased acoustic and visual privacy for the user. The workstation further is adjustable in height such that it is able to accommodate a range of users from the 5th percentile seated female to the 95th percentile standing male according to the dictates of ANSI/HFES100-2007 national ergonomic standard. The workstation is further designed to be in electrical and data communication with other workstations to optimize the workstation density in an open working environment without compromising user privacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Xybix Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Carson, Barry R. Carson, Steve Holan
  • Patent number: 10020213
    Abstract: Semiconductor wafer carriers, methods for manufacturing the semiconductor wafer carriers, and methods for using the semiconductor wafer carriers. The semiconductor wafer carriers can include features for avoiding double-slotting, for preventing glove marks on semiconductor wafers, and for providing additional sitting and storage options for the wafer carrier. In some examples, a semiconductor wafer carrier includes multiple notched left-side rods that are parallel in a vertical direction and multiple notched right-side rods that are parallel in the vertical direction. The semiconductor wafer carrier includes one or more bottom rods. The left-side rods, the right-side rods, and the one or more bottom rods are joined to define semiconductor wafer slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: SUNPOWER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Emmanuel Chua Abas, Carl Anthony Pangan Pondoyo, Emil Alcaraz Pares, Arnold Villamor Castillo, Vergil Rodriguez Sandoval
  • Patent number: 9949562
    Abstract: A novel workstation incorporating an acoustical dome for increased acoustic and visual privacy for the user. Preferred embodiments include an adjustable height workstation designed to be in electrical and data communication with other workstations, thus optimizing the workstation density in an open working environment without comprising user privacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Xybix Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Carson, Barry R. Carson, Steve Holan
  • Patent number: 9874309
    Abstract: A support assembly and a method of assembling the support assembly that includes a structural member that is delimited by a first end and a second end with a first end cap configured to be arranged within the first end of the structural member and a second end configured to be arranged within the second end of the structural member to mount the structural member to a structure. The support assembly allows for forces to be applied in all directions without causing rotation or disengagement of the support assembly from a mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventor: Salvatore Sisto
  • Patent number: 9775435
    Abstract: A shelf component including a generally flat, planar base and a pair of side panels, each side panel being coupled to the base on opposite sides thereof. Each side panel is pivotally coupled to said base such that each side panel is positionable generally on a first side of the base. Each side panel has an opening configured to receive a mounting hook therethrough. The shelf component further includes a pair of extension hooks coupled to at least one of the side panels or the base. Each extension hook is positionable on a second side of the base that is opposite the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tom J. Africa, Scott M. Cline, Ross C. Worden
  • Patent number: 9708753
    Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus (100) is disclosed. The laundry treating apparatus (100) includes a cabinet (1) forming an external appearance of the laundry treating apparatus, a support part (2) configured to be withdrawable from the cabinet (1), the support part (2) providing a space to support laundry when the laundry is withdrawn from the cabinet (1), and a laundry treating unit (5) configured to be withdrawable from the cabinet (1), the laundry treating unit (5) supplying at least one of heat and moisture to the laundry supported by the support part (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Taewoo Yoo, Hoil Jeon
  • Patent number: 9550507
    Abstract: A portable valet system and method of use that incorporates a basket for storing items for movement as well as a collapsible hanger assembly that can be used for hanging items while in use. The portable valet system and method of use is collapsible and on wheels for portability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventor: Annette Devers
  • Patent number: 9499933
    Abstract: A device (1) for supporting a domestic appliance and for bringing the appliance to a working height. The device being manufactured from a water-resistant material and including four legs (6) connected together such that the four legs (6) can be under the four corner points of a domestic appliance and having sufficient strength to bear the weight of a domestic appliance. The four legs (6) are connected together by a top panel (4) at the top and by a bottom panel (2) at the bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: ENER S.A.
    Inventor: Ludwig Georges Deryckere
  • Patent number: 9457825
    Abstract: A portable valet system and method of use that incorporates a basket for storing items for movement as well as a collapsible hanger assembly that can be used for hanging items while in use. The portable valet system and method of use is collapsible and on wheels for portability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventor: Annette Devers
  • Publication number: 20150122159
    Abstract: An organizer for use with an airplane tray table or similar structure which organizer allows for improved utilization of space by providing for storage compartments designed to hold objects in vertical orientation. The organizer is designed to attach to the tray table and to the latch which is used to hold the tray table in its upright and locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Laurnika Designs LLC
    Inventors: Nikola Valcic, Laura H. Romero
  • Publication number: 20150096472
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to console furniture and related features. A support structure is provided for supporting a work surface, the support structure comprising a frame defining an interior space, a frame brace receivable into the interior space of the frame, a support for supporting the work surface, and at least one fastening mechanism for extending between the frame brace and the support to clamp the frame therebetween, thereby securing the support about the frame. A console with a height adjustable work surface is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: EVANS CONSOLES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matko Papic, Richard Game, Carlos Renderos, Nathan Edward Stone
  • Publication number: 20150075410
    Abstract: A sandwich design welding table comprises a sandwich design metal table top with a matrix of round access holes, table legs with mounting holes, magnetic tool holders, stop plates, hanging tool trays and table links. Said sandwich design metal table top comprises two identical and relatively thin metal plates separated by cylindrical bushings at some locations of said round access holes and welded together by square metal strips along the edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Harry H. Wong
  • Publication number: 20150047535
    Abstract: A work station comprises a mounting bracket adapted to be mounted to a surface. An upper arm and a lower arm are mounted to the mounting bracket for pivoting motion about a first vertical axis. A track is pivoted to the upper arm and the lower arm about a second vertical axis where the track supports a vertically displaceable carriage. The carriage may support a monitor and work platform where the work platform supports a key board tray. A lift system supports the carriage for vertical movement. Work station mounting systems are also provided for movably supporting a work platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Roddy Burgess, Ian Cunningham, Robert Grant McRorie
  • Publication number: 20150020715
    Abstract: A tray table with an articulating support for portable electronic devices provides adjustable support for use of a portable electronic device at passenger seats of various forms of transportation, regardless of whether the tray table is in a stowed or service position. The articulating support comprises a plurality of rotating joints and rotating sections which combine to provide a plurality of refracted and extended positions, allowing a passenger to position his or her portable electronic device as desired. The articulating support secures the portable electronic device to prevent unwanted movement of the same, while also preserving unobstructed use of the top surface of the tray table when desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Nick Pajic
  • Patent number: 8915517
    Abstract: An apparatus that mounts in a horizontal disposition on the frame member(s) of a knee scooter for the transportation of goods between locations. The apparatus is a generally rectangular main body member having recesses in the top surface thereof of various shapes for the lodging of articles in the recesses for the retention thereof during the operation of the knee scooter. Straps are provided for the retention of articles that are not disposed in the recesses, but instead will rest on the top surface of the apparatus, such as books or a newspaper for carrying same from place #1 to place #2. The apparatus is removably mounted to the frame member(s) of the scooter by medium size spring type grip clips or a clamp formed form a bar held by machine screws. Anti-torque attachments mountable facing forward are also shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventors: Mark C. Jacobs, Gino Romeo Tofanelli
  • Publication number: 20140366782
    Abstract: A furniture system for use in a classroom, the furniture system comprising a table assembly including a top member and at least a first leg support member, the top member forming a substantially flat top surface and circumscribed by an outer edge, the at least one leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock supported by the table assembly adjacent the top surface and forming a table dock channel that opens upwardly where the dock channel is unobstructed by the top member, at least a first substantially flat display panel including a display surface on at least a first of two oppositely facing and substantially parallel side surfaces, the panel circumscribed by a panel edge and an easel assembly spaced apart from the table assembly and including an easel coupler, wherein the panel edge is receivable within the table dock channel to support the display panel in a substantially vertical orientation adjacent the flat top surface and wherein the display panel i
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: David J. Battey
  • Publication number: 20140360411
    Abstract: A platform configured to be raised above a surface comprising a platform surface, and a base a lift configured to lift the platform above a surface. This lift can comprise a scissor lift comprising a first set of legs that are substantially U-shaped, and a second set of legs that are substantially U-shaped. This platform surface is configured to collapse down to this base, with the lift being positioned in the base. This first set of legs and the second set of legs are coupled together via an axle, wherein the first set of legs are rotatable vs. the second set of legs. In this embodiment, the platform further comprises a lock, configured to lock said platform surface at a set elevation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Christine A. Hatter
  • Publication number: 20140318421
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for unloading panels. One example method includes receiving the panel on a table top. The panel is positioned on the table top to allow a worker to make an external surface inspection. The method further includes rotating a table flap extending from the table top from a first position to a second position to allow a worker access to a panel fixture in a stowed position. The method further includes moving the panel fixture from the stowed position to a load position and receiving the panel on the panel fixture. The panel is positioned on the panel fixture to engage a load sensor. In response to the load sensor sensing the panel on the panel fixture, the method further includes rotating the panel fixture from the load position to an unload position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140305348
    Abstract: An accessory holding device for inserting into a ground surface has a pole member. A tapered member is formed on a bottom section of the pole member for insertion in the ground surface. A plurality of leg members is coupled to the pole member, wherein at least one of the plurality of leg members has a tapered end for insertion in the ground surface, the plurality of leg members movable on the pole member to provide stability when the pole member is inserted into the ground surface. A first rack member is coupled to the pole member. Locking devices are coupled to the first rack member for securing items to the first rack member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Maria Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20140261096
    Abstract: A cable assembly for use in an opening formed in a table top, the cable assembly comprising a substantially horizontal deck member, the deck member forming a plurality of cable passing openings, each cable passing opening dimensioned to freely pass the intermediate portion of a cable, a separate cable passing through each of the cable passing openings, each cable having a distal end located at a height below the deck member and a proximal end located at a height above the deck member, the proximal end for linking to a video source device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Lewis Epstein, Brett Kincaid, Hyun Yoo, Suzanne Stage, Lukas Scherrer, Larry Cheng
  • Publication number: 20140261552
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a novel dishwasher-dining table combination appliance having a rotatable, invertible top dining insert panel that allows for cleaning dining utensils and the like without having to remove them from a table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Stephen Robert Ellebracht
  • Publication number: 20140261095
    Abstract: A food handling device for use in eating a foodstuff, includes a holder and a movable member supported by the holder for movement along a longitudinal direction relative to the holder by a user. The movable member engages the foodstuff. Multiple food handling devices may be mounted on a serving platter of a food service assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Leonid SHENDELMAN
  • Publication number: 20140261094
    Abstract: A table leg assembly with an intermediate beam to removably support elements on the table leg assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Inscape Corporation
    Inventor: David Parshad
  • Publication number: 20140261093
    Abstract: A portable collapsible table, having a foldable supporting frame that supports a table top, the frame including a plurality of legs that are positionable in a first position that positions the table top in a first relatively low position and that are positionable in a second position that positions the table top in a second relatively raised position, the table top including a plurality of wells disposed therein, the wells, the frame and the table top being collapsible so that the table may be folded for ease in storage or transport thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Berkowitz
  • Publication number: 20140208987
    Abstract: A tray is provided for use with a juvenile seat. The tray includes an item-storage platform formed to include at least one receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Jim R. Varney, Christopher J. Terella, Luosha Liu, Bryan R. Hotaling
  • Publication number: 20140158023
    Abstract: A foldable table that provides 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: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: MEGA Brands Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Roy, Thierry Beauregard
  • Patent number: 8726813
    Abstract: A honeycomb table, including an upper skin tapped with holes for mounting equipments, a lower skin with a plurality of holes, a honeycomb core layer, connecting side walls, a number of cups and funnels in honeycomb core cells one-to-one. The cups are positioned on the holes in the lower skin. The cups and funnels prevent contaminants and residue from reaching the interior of the honeycomb core, such that the honeycomb can be continuously maintained in a clean working condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Shanghai Institute of Optics And Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Inventors: Jianqiang Zhu, Taiying Zeng, Fang Liu
  • Publication number: 20140123882
    Abstract: A modular desk system may include, a plurality of configurable components including a top panel, an all-purpose hook, a cup hook, a storage shelf, a connecting shelf, a connecting planter box, a connecting divider, a connecting platform, a desktop organization member, a channel, a kickstand base, a support frame, and methods of forming configuration assemblies from such components. The configuration assemblies of the modular desk system may be paired with and coupled to other desk units and/or furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Richard Kassanoff, Robert Larry Stewart
  • Publication number: 20140102337
    Abstract: The present invention describes a beach table assembly that provides securement of the table into the sand. The table has a single leg with a removable threaded attachment that is configured for insertion into the distal end of the leg and is adapted for securement into the beach sand. The table surface has hinges that enable rotation of table ends for the opening and closing of the planar sides of the table, wherein the table sides are supported by arms located underneath the table surface and are locked into place by locking pins on the table leg. The table further has pockets for the storage of suntan lotion, magazines, books, etc., and sunken upper surfaces adapted for the holding of beverages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Carolyn Ralph, James Ralph
  • Publication number: 20130319884
    Abstract: An apparatus for entertaining comprising a tray configured to attach to a seat; a securing means for securing the tray to the seat; and an entertainment device holder configured to be mounted to the tray, the entertainment device holder including a first wall member, a second wall member opposite the first wall member, and a connecting member in between the first wall member and the second wall member, the connecting member being configured to accommodate the entertainment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: MARK GOMEZ
  • Publication number: 20130291765
    Abstract: A work surface arrangement comprising a support structure extending upward from a base end, a first work surface forming member supported by the support structure at a first vertical height, a second work surface forming member supported by the support structure at a second vertical height and extending to a first side of the support structure where the second vertical height is lower than the first vertical height, the second member including an undersurface, a first cover supported by the support structure and extending downward below the first member to a lower edge below the second vertical height, a second cover supported by the support structure and extending downward from a height proximate the undersurface of the second member and spaced from the first cover to bound a cavity, at least one horizontal channel supported by the support structure between the first and second work surface forming members to face the first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Alan E. Rheault, Karl J. Mead, George K. Vangelatos
  • Patent number: 8573554
    Abstract: A conductor system includes a music stand and at least one support rack. The music stand and the support rack can be used independently, but can provide additional stability when coupled to each other. The podium and the rack can be positioned to accommodate the preferences of a user, including by height, radial, lateral, and pitch/tilt adjustments. The support rack is adapted to receive any number of user instruments, such as, for example, a laptop or an electronic keyboard. The podium and the rack can be transported without being lifted completely off the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Wenger Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Jines, Thomas A. Dettmann, Jodi Tuthill, Kevin Krumholz
  • Publication number: 20130256475
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an adapter for affixing useful articles upon a support system. A first article adapter is provided. In some devices, binoculars are outfitted with a connecting rod that the adapter can snap into. Other article adapters include a camera mount and a gun mount. A second support adapter can then be attached to a stand, such as a tripod, bipod, or monopod, or other support structure using known means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Field Optics Research
    Inventor: Vince S. Warner
  • Publication number: 20130239855
    Abstract: A worksurface assembly includes a support structure and a top portion that is movable relative to the support structure. The worksurface assembly may include a mounting rail configured to support various accessory units. A utility supply system is provided, and the top portion of the worksurface assembly may be moved to provide access to the utility supply system. A mechanism provides for controlled movement of the top portion of the worksurface assembly relative to the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventors: Scott M. Miller, Robert J. Battey, Todd T. Andres, John R. Hamilton, Daniel N. Phillips, Jamie L. Payne, Brian L. Bultsma, Daniel R. Tatman, Mark T. Slager, Kurt R. Heidmann, James D. Houda, David J. Dekker, Michael P. Kelley
  • Patent number: 8534303
    Abstract: A carrier for supporting a substrate during processing by a meniscus fowled by upper and lower proximity heads is described. The carrier includes a frame having an opening sized for receiving a substrate and a plurality of support pins for supporting the substrate within the opening. The opening is slightly larger than the substrate such that a gap exists between the substrate and the opening. Means for reducing a size and frequency of entrance and/or exit marks on substrates is provided, the means aiding and encouraging liquid from the meniscus to evacuate the gap. A method for reducing the size and frequency of entrance and exit marks is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Robert O'Donnell, Eric Lenz, Mark Wilcoxson, Mike Ravkin, Alexander A. Yatskar
  • Publication number: 20130186307
    Abstract: A tiki torch lamp filler system is a table having a top and a plurality of legs supporting the top above a surface. The top includes a plurality of holes for receiving and supporting tiki torch lamp containers with the wick opening in the tiki torch lamp container facing upward and with the table legs being of sufficient length to support the table top a distance from the surface to assure clearance between the tiki torch lamp container and the surface when the tiki torch lamp container is in a receptive hole in the table top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventors: Keith Green, Jeanelle Green