Plural Related Horizontal Surfaces Patents (Class 108/59)
  • Patent number: 11950697
    Abstract: The present application relates to a height-adjustable table including a table plate. a table leg is fixedly connected to a side surface of the table plate, two brackets are arranged oppositely on the side surface of the table plate, and a retaining plate is fixedly connected to opposite inner sides of the two brackets, respectively. A control box is provided, a retaining clip is fixedly connected to the control box, and the retaining clip is detachably connected to the retaining plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: DEWERTOKIN TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Long Li, Zhibin Ao
  • Patent number: 11401962
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a bracket, such as a flat plate bracket, including a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a number of apertures through the bracket extending from the first surface to the second surface. The first surface engages at least one table top board. The bracket assembly also includes a number of studs protruding from the second surface of the bracket, the studs to selectively attach the bracket to a second bracket structure, such as a leg support system. The bracket assembly can be used in furniture assemblies to secure table tops, shelves, or other structures to a support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: DEL HUTSON DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventor: Edward Roland Hutson
  • Patent number: 11350770
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a storage, shipping, and display unit that can be loaded with product, shipped after loading, and used as a display unit after shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLC
    Inventor: Nancy Roach-Feig
  • Patent number: 10531750
    Abstract: A collapsible shelving display that can be shipped and stored in a generally flat configuration and folded into an erected display configuration formed of a first and second blank of affixed material. The collapsible display includes a series of shelf surfaces formed of a front shelf portion extending from the first blank of material and a rear shelf portion extending from the second blank of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Green Bay Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Heiden, Michael Bagatta
  • Patent number: 10470591
    Abstract: A collapsible shelving display that can be shipped and stored in a generally flat configuration and folded into an erected display configuration formed of a first and second blank of affixed material. The collapsible display includes a series of shelf surfaces formed of a front shelf portion extending from the first blank of material and a rear shelf portion extending from the second blank of material, where the shelf surfaces are supported by ribs that extend laterally across the display. Adjacent ribs may be separated by pivotable braces that provide the second blank with increased rigidity during assembly to facility machine handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Green Bay Packacing, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Heiden, Michael Bagatta, Kyle Kozlowski, Kyle Wyse
  • Patent number: 10182650
    Abstract: A shelving unit movable between a shelf-supporting condition and a collapsed condition includes first and second side support frames pivotally connected to a rear support frame. At least two shelves are pivotally mounted to the rear support frame for movement between a horizontal position supported on the first and second side support frames, and a vertical position removed from the first and second side support frames. At least one divider is pivotally mounted to one of the at least two shelves between a vertical position between the at least two shelves and a horizontal position folded against the one of the least two shelves. The first and second side support frames are folded forwardly of the at least two shelves in the vertical position thereof, and the second side support frame is also folded forwardly of the at least one divider folded against the one of the at least two shelves to form a compact folded, layered arrangement so that the shelving unit is easy to store and transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Patent number: 9861228
    Abstract: A collapsible chafing dish stand includes a rim that holds the chafing dish pan; a first leg formed into a first geometric shape having two ends each pivotally coupled to the rim; a second leg similarly formed with two ends each pivotally coupled to the rim; a first cross bar and a second cross bar each formed into a select geometric shape, and pivotally coupled to the first leg and the second leg, respectively; and a hook to releasably couple the first cross bar to the second cross bar to secure the first and second legs in a support position. The improved configuration permits manufacture of a stand with fewer wire bends, simplified hinges and hook, simplified coupling of cross bars, and simplified geometric shapes, all of which combine to minimize material usage, and be more economically producible in a highly competitive marketplace, while retaining structural integrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Fariello
  • Patent number: 9837003
    Abstract: A free-standing vertical structure is described including at least one wall structure having a plurality of live plants removably secured thereto. The wall structures may also include non-botanic media in combination with the plurality of plants such as traditional media, to form a new mixed media format for conveying information, herein referred to as botanic media. The plurality of plants may be configured to surround the non-botanic media to create a frame or border. The plants may also be arranged and configured to display information themselves. The non-botanic media and/or plants are configured on the wall structure to convey information readily perceivable by a passerby. The plants are preferably hydroponically-fed with nutrients and water from an irrigation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Sage Vertical Garden Systems, LLC
    Inventor: H. Gene Silverberg
  • Patent number: 9415874
    Abstract: Methods provide for a configurable tray table. According to aspects of the disclosure, a tray rail is rotatable connected to a frame of a support assembly. Three tray table segments create a tray assembly having a multi-planar configuration and is coupled to the tray rail. A first tray table segment is pivotally connected to a second tray table segment via a first hinged longitudinal edge of the second tray table segment. A third tray table segment is pivotally connected to the second tray table segment along a second hinged longitudinal edge that is parallel to the first hinged longitudinal edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Vicki Ann Curtis, Kayla Dunn, Ricardo Elizondo Costa, Colin Cansler Curry, Sophie Prescott, Lingyu Zhu, Sooshin Choi
  • Patent number: 9271795
    Abstract: A medical workstation includes a position provided for medical personnel during a medical activity on a patient, and storage units for receiving medical instruments or tools. The storage units are arranged in the shape of an arc of a circle around the position provided for medical personnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Omid Abri, Svenia Karge, Thorsten Karge, Julian Verkin
  • Publication number: 20150028633
    Abstract: An item of table furniture has a table top and a table frame supporting the table top. The table top, in plan view, is formed with first pair of opposite edges and a second pair of opposite edges. One edge of the first pair of edges is convex and the other edge of the first pair of edges is concave. The convex curvature and the concave curvature of the first pair of edges has a predetermined first radius of curvature of substantially equal size. One edge of the second pair of edges is longer than the other edge of the second pair of edges. Such a table can be arranged together with items of table furniture of the same kind and also with other items of furniture to an array in many ways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: VS VEREINIGTE SPEZIALMOEBELFABRIKEN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: DAVID STUBBS, JONATHAN PIDWELL, GERHARD LIPPERT, REINHARD WEBER
  • Patent number: 8910580
    Abstract: A wall mount cabinet assembly safely mounts a flat screen television to a wall while also providing storage space for additional items. The assembly includes a frame having a first side positioned opposite a second side. A plurality of shelves is coupled to the frame and extends between the first side and the second side of the frame. A first side of each of the shelves extends outwardly of a front side of the frame. The plurality of shelves comprises at least two shelves wherein an uppermost one of the shelves is configured to support a flat-screen television positioned on the uppermost one of the shelves and a bottommost one of the shelves is configured to store items thereon. A plurality of mounting brackets is coupled to the frame and the shelves wherein the mounting brackets are configured for mounting the television to a wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventor: Stetforme Cockrell
  • Publication number: 20140360413
    Abstract: An apparatus and method provide various desk structures as workstations to receive a user, standing or sitting, walking or stationary, exercising or sedentary. A double duty desk system may include multiple, dedicated “sitting desks” at seated height and fixed to a shared “standing desk,” the height of whose desktop stands accessible to a user exercising on an exercise bike, treadmill, stepper, or the like. A user in an exercise (e.g., standing) position may view materials set on the standing desk and on the attached sitting desks and returns. Heights of desks may be permanently fixed, adjustable, powered, mechanized, manual, or a combination. A user may selectively exercise or sit, in order to read, browse online, attend webinars, edit, monitor, handwrite, type, lecture, listen, answer phones, make calls, develop software, or the like from a standing or sitting position, at will.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Peter Schenk
  • Patent number: 8860940
    Abstract: A method and system of aligning color filter array are disclosed. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Cynthia Bell, John Stowell, Donald E. Adams
  • Publication number: 20140238277
    Abstract: Modular laboratory workbenches and work surface accessories are provided. Modular laboratory workbenches may include a spine structure including multiple modules with core passageways for routing utilities. At least one spine structure module may include circuit breakers behind a panel for local electrical power control. The spine structure may include a top with angled faces that provide power outlets, gas terminals, and other utilities. Between angled faces, an accessory support structure may be provided that supports a backsplash in a center channel and provides accessory slots on both sides of the center channel to receive and support interchangeable accessories including monitor arms, tablet arms, gas turrets, supplemental lights, etc. Cantilever brackets of various heights may attach to the spine structure and support work surfaces that are translatable to provide access to the utilities provided on the angled faces of the spine structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: NOVARTIS INSTITUTES FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventor: NOVARTIS INSTITUTES FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC.
  • Patent number: 8739332
    Abstract: A footboard includes a main body and first and second shelves coupled to the main body. The first shelf is pivotable relative to the main body about a substantially horizontal first axis through a first angle of about 270° between a first storage position and a first use position. The second shelf is pivotable relative to the main body about a substantially horizontal second axis through a second angle of about 90° between a second storage position and a second use position. The main body of the footboard has a recess in which the first and second shelves are situated when the respective storage positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen E. Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20140007797
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a platform. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a set of support members associated with the structure, and a set of adjustment members. An adjustment member in the set of adjustment members is associated with a corresponding support member in the set of support members. The adjustment member is configured to adjust an angle between the corresponding support member and the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Joseph W. Rees, Robert Erik Grip, Christopher K. Droney, Deborah Ann Beron-Rawdon
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20130233209
    Abstract: A furniture assembly system and method useful for assembling furniture provided in disassembled pieces. The system and method can securely and permanently connect two or more pieces of furniture with a furniture element connector without the use of separate tools. The furniture element connector can remain with the furniture while the furniture is in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Brett Stenhouse, Thad Trubakoff, Zachary I. Eyman, Michael Patrick Murphy
  • Patent number: 8522769
    Abstract: The present invention relates to outdoor grill accessories, and more particularly, a foldable worktable attachment for an outdoor grill that includes a large table area that is interconnected to a lower shelf by two sets of foldable legs. When in an erect position, the table provides ample space for preparing foods and the like, but when in a collapsed position, the table lies flush against one of the sides of the grill housing, thus, enclosing the lower shelf and supporting legs that are folded and stored between the table and a recessed area included in the grill housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: The Grill Company, LLC
    Inventors: John Ducate, Jr., Sond-Kae (Robin) Ho
  • Publication number: 20120222587
    Abstract: A worksurface arrangement comprising at least a first support member, a first worksurface forming member supported by the first support member at a first vertical height, a second worksurface forming member supported by the first support member at a second vertical height and extending to a first side of the first support member where the second vertical height is different than the first vertical height, the second worksurface forming member including an undersurface, a first cover extending downward below the first worksurface forming member to a lower edge below the second vertical height, a second cover extending downward from a height proximate the undersurface of the second worksurface forming member and spaced from the first cover wherein the first and second covers bound a housing cavity width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Alan E. Rheault, Karl J. Mead, George K. Vangelatos
  • Patent number: 8127692
    Abstract: A structure for racking substrates includes first to fourth main legs isolated from one another at intervals wider than widths of both long sides and both short sides of a substrate, first to fourth protrusions respectively protruded from the first to fourth main legs in a direction of the long sides or the short sides of the substrate, a first side support bar coupled to the first and second protrusions and supporting an edge of one long side or one short side of the substrate, a second side support bar coupled to the third and fourth protrusions and supporting an edge of the other long side or the other short side of the substrate, at least one auxiliary leg disposed between the first and second main legs, or the second and third main legs, or the third and fourth main legs, or the fourth and first main legs, and at least two central support bars coupled to the auxiliary leg, extended parallel to the long sides or the short sides of the substrate, and supporting a central portion of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Lee-Ho Choi
  • Publication number: 20110297050
    Abstract: A laptop computer desk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Paul Adams
  • Publication number: 20110297053
    Abstract: A table assembly comprising first and second spaced apart leg members, the first and second leg members forming first and second facing surfaces, an elongated channel member supported at opposite ends by the leg members, the channel member including front and rear sides and forming a wire management channel along the length of the channel member, an elongated first trough member supported and located adjacent the front side of the channel member and between the facing surfaces of the leg members, the trough member forming an upwardly opening cavity along at least a portion of the length of the trough member and a first table top member supported between the first and second leg members and located adjacent a side of the first trough member opposite the channel member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David C. Eberlein
  • Publication number: 20110297051
    Abstract: A furniture kit including first and second spaced apart leg members including front and rear end portions and a frame space between facing surfaces, a first furniture assembly including a first rigid furniture component having first and second ends and having front and rear portions, wherein (i) a first furniture configuration is configurable that includes the first furniture assembly supported between the leg members and generally within the frame space with the front and rear portions of the first furniture assembly adjacent the front and rear end portions of the leg members, respectively, and (ii) a second furniture configuration is configurable that includes the first furniture assembly supported between the leg members and generally within the frame space with the front and rear portions of the first furniture assembly adjacent the rear and front end portions of the leg members, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David C. Eberlein
  • Publication number: 20110232540
    Abstract: A mobile support for notebooks, portable computers and the like, which foresees a vertical bar (11), with a tripod (12) to stand on the floor, equipped with an arm (13), which is fixed horizontally and only adjustable vertically, holding a tray (14) for the notebook and mounted on a joint which can be blocked by clamping means (23), the feet (17) of the vertical bar being foldable and if necessary equipped with roller wheels (19), while the tray can be rotated and inclined and blocked in place by means of the clamping means (23).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Interactive Net Business S.R.L. ET AL.
    Inventor: Andrea Benoni
  • Publication number: 20110209645
    Abstract: A light-weight removable, portable and adaptable multipurpose system, allows the user to keep and serve food and drinks in a functional manner, which can be inserted into an existing fishing rod holder with the provided mechanisms and can also be placed on a flat surface, such as, a table, a desk or similar, without the provided mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Miguel Ignacio Albornoz Pinzon, Marco Fabian Mantilla Diaz
  • Publication number: 20110057374
    Abstract: A worktable includes a first platform made of metal, a mounting structure fixed to the first platform and being utilized to mount the first platform on a machine, and at least one second platform made of granite and detachably joined to a lateral peripheral edge of the first platform and connected to the mounting structure in order to prevent the at least one second platform from disengagement from the first platform. Additionally, the first platform includes a first top side and the at least one second platform includes a second top side cooperating with the fist top side to form a flat surface, and with the flat surface adapted to allow a workpiece that is moved thereon to be manufactured precisely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: James Liu
  • Publication number: 20100288168
    Abstract: A worksurface arrangement comprising at least a first support member, a first worksurface forming member supported by the first support member at a first vertical height and extending to a first side from the first support member, a second worksurface forming member supported by the first support member at a second vertical height and extending to a second side opposite the first side of the first support member and a housing including, a front cover extending below the first worksurface forming member, a substantially vertical upper back cover extending downward from the first worksurface forming member substantially to the second vertical height proximate the second worksurface forming member and spaced from the front cover wherein the upper back cover and the front cover bound an upper housing cavity width and a lower back cover extending below the second worksurface forming member and spaced from the front cover wherein the lower back cover and the front cover bound a lower housing cavity width that is la
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Alan E. Rheault, Karl J. Mead, George K. Vangelatos
  • Publication number: 20100154686
    Abstract: The present invention describes a knockdown table with superposed multiple planar members, where the multiple planar members are supported by multiple axially aligned columnar supports inserted into receiving cups attached to the planar members. Vertical separation of the superposed planar members is determined by the length of the columnar supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Hugh Gene Loebner
  • Patent number: 7735162
    Abstract: Apparatus for moving a toilet between a position where it is accessible to a person of restricted mobility and a storage position when not in use. The apparatus comprises two cooperating platforms, a first platform which rests on the floor of a room which houses the apparatus and a second platform. The first platform has a guide along an edge, and the second platform has an edge that is slidably received in the guide, and is supported so that it is capable of limited translational movement without rotation relative to the first platform. A physically impaired person can occupy a chair on the first platform, and can slide the second platform relative to the first to move a portable toilet on the second platform between a position in which it can be used and a storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventor: James P. Ringholz
  • Publication number: 20100126394
    Abstract: A workstation system (1) comprising with a plurality of desktops e.g. (3a), each desktop (3a) comprising a primary work area (33) and at least one recessed portion e.g. (34b) providing an auxiliary work area e.g. (36b). The recessed portions (34b) of adjacent desktops (3a-3d) can be arranged to provide an interactive work area (6a-6d) for multiple people.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: FORMWAY FURNITURE LIMITED
    Inventors: Edward John Burak, Christopher Warren Bisman, Paul Michael Wilkinson, Mark Rundle Pennington, Ian Colin Footitt
  • Publication number: 20100071601
    Abstract: A rack system comprises lateral load-bearing frameworks (10, 11) with supports (14, 15) and crossmembers (43, 44), each made of hollow profiles, which are combined in a flush and/or congruent manner by means of special connecting components to form a frame. A groove (16) has fitted in it a load-bearing profile (26) with load-bearing components on which transversely directed elements of the rack system can be fitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Burkhard Hess, Gerhard Bernhold, Carsten D. Bergmann, Dirk Wefer
  • Publication number: 20090293777
    Abstract: The present invention in one embodiment is a device to provide a comfortable or restful stance or both for a standing person. The invention in this embodiment includes a sole plate upon which the user places his or her foot. The sole plate is substantially planar and is oriented at an angle from the floor. The invention also includes a leg contacting member that is oriented at an angle from vertical. The user places his or her foot on the sole plate and leans forward so that the front part of their lower leg contacts the leg contacting member. The leg contacting member supports the user. In another embodiment, the invention is a method to provide comfort or rest or both to a standing person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Wayne J. Gregoire
  • Publication number: 20090158973
    Abstract: Multi-purpose articles of furniture suitable for use as at least a table, a computer workstation, and a design element. Articles comprise a top surface supported by a base, the top surface comprising at least one section fixed in position relative to the base and at least one section movable to many positions. Articles provide organization and storage for a computer, computer-related items and supplies, and may comprise any combination of any one or more the following: storage compartments, shelves, doors, drawers, electrical power outlets, communication ports, and data ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Riverside Furniture Corporation
    Inventor: GLENN FELTERMAN
  • Publication number: 20090158971
    Abstract: The modular folding table includes a collapsible truss framework that supports a folding table top and a folding utility shelf, and includes legs that can be connected horizontally or vertically to the legs of one or more similar modular folding tables, to provide desired table and shelf space with a structure that is foldable, strong and stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Mark C. Carter
  • Patent number: 7484465
    Abstract: A furniture storage unit, and method of construction, configured to include one or more storage compartments each having dimensions (e.g., height and width) which can be readily varied by a user. The storage unit is configured to enable a user to arrange one or more compartments in a wide variety of configurations or patterns within the storage unit to optimize utility and aesthetic appeal. A storage compartment is formed by a suspended web of elongate flexible material having first and second hanger members respectively secured to the web at locations spaced along the web length. The first and second hanger members are configured to be supported by one or more rails at respective first and second locations longitudinally spaced along the rails. The hanger members suspend the web so that first and second spaced web portions hang substantially vertically bridged by an intermediate web portion suitable for supporting various objects, e.g., books.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventor: Todd Laby
  • Patent number: 7472655
    Abstract: A table top includes an exterior shell providing an interior region. An interior frame and a core are located in the interior region. The exterior shell includes top and bottom sheets and a perimeter bumper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Inventor: Lu Hao Leng
  • Publication number: 20080302279
    Abstract: A modular bookshelf system is disclosed. The bookshelf system comprises a top shelf, at least one intermediate shelf, a base shelf, and a plurality of modular side walls. The plurality of side walls are slidingly supported and slidingly engaged between the base shelf and the at least one intermediate shelf and between the top shelf and the at least one intermediate shelf. Each of the plurality of side walls comprises a generally vertical end wall and back wall, and is configured to slidingly engage with and adjust along a plurality of lengthwise slots formed in each of the top shelf, bottom shelf, and at least one intermediate shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Robert T. Clifton
  • Publication number: 20080173219
    Abstract: A shelf is connected to risers that are screwthreaded together to achieve a clamping effect between the shelves and the risers. Each shelf may comprise a plastic shelf portion and at least one reinforcement portion secured to the plastic shelf portion to reinforce the plastic shelf portion along its length. In one embodiment a plurality of metal bars are used as the reinforcement portion. The reinforcement portions may be inserted into channels formed in the plastic shelve portions and may be attached to the shelve portions using a separate attachment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph J. Yankello, Robert John Warner, David M. Stitchick, Troy Andrew Richardson, Stephen Biel, Pete Werwick
  • Patent number: 6874429
    Abstract: A furniture construction includes a frame structure made up of a pair of spaced frame sections connected together, and a furniture component mounted to the frame structure. Each frame section includes a lower base section, an upright, and a furniture component support member extending from the upright and to which the furniture component is mounted. The frame sections are preferably C-shaped when viewed from the side. In one form, the furniture component is a seat mounted to the furniture component support, and the frame structure includes a back support area extending upwardly from the seat. A back is mounted to the back support area. In another form, the furniture component is a desk or table top mounted to the furniture component support. Combination desk/chair units may also be constructed utilizing the same basic frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Bosman, Frederick P. Bohl
  • Patent number: 6789486
    Abstract: A single-piece flexure and flexure apparatus according to an embodiment allows movement along two perpendicular axes. The flexure is made from a single continuous material having a first and second flexure sections, with the second flexure section allowing translational movement in a direction perpendicular to that allowed by the first flexure section. Two-dimensional flexure assemblies may then be manufactured using these flexures. The flexure apparatus is made from a single contiguous material fashioned to provide a base section and a plurality of legs extending perpendicularly from the base section, with each leg having a first and second flexure sections, with the second flexure section allowing translational movement in a direction perpendicular to that allowed by the first flexure section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew S. Poulsen
  • Patent number: 6786161
    Abstract: A table having multiple stations arranged about a central stationary table top. The stations are independently vertically adjustable to accommodate the individual needs of the users. Adjustment mechanisms are utilized to independently adjust the height of each station and are easily operated by persons with a wide range of physical capabilities. More than one adjustment mechanism may be utilized. There can be a minimum of two stations but the dimensions and shape of the table top may be chosen to enable any desired number of stations. The use of a central stationary table top with stations arranged thereabout provides for a common area on which to place shared items and materials. This table encourages interaction among the users while enabling each to adjust his or her station to an exact table height as needed. The stations may also have tilt capabilities to further accommodate the needs of the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Center for Discovery
    Inventor: Randall Fischer
  • Patent number: 6729982
    Abstract: A table tennis table has a main panel defining a playing surface and a pair of opposing edges. A frame is connected to the playing surface for supporting the playing surface in a horizontal orientation, a pair of substantially rigid auxiliary panels, and adjustable mounting elements mounting the auxiliary panels to the frame along respective ones of the edges so that the auxiliary panels each have a first orientation extending substantially perpendicularly relative to the main panel and an alternate second orientation substantially coplanar with the main panel to extend the playing surface of the main panel. A table tennis net is connected perpendicular to the playing surface and extends transversely along a midline thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Wilk Patent Development Corp.
    Inventors: Richard Appelbaum, Peter J. Wilk
  • Patent number: 6729371
    Abstract: A household workbench assembly (1) that utilizes dry dimensional lumber, plywood, metal, and plastic to provide a versatile, rugged workbench, requiring minimal assembly time and having a pleasing cosmetic outer appearance. The versatility and simplicity of the workbench design comes from the unique primary metal leg design (2) that allows rapid attachment of all components (3-8). The leg (2) is constructed as a load bearing metal structural frame with a front to back length equal to the product of the average width of a specific type of dry dimensional lumber (7) times an integer number of pieces. Holes (12) located along the top surface of the metal leg and spaced appropriately provide for attachment of dry dimensional lumber and prevent the lumber from warping or splitting. Brace attachment holes (13) pre-drilled symmetrically about the vertical axis of the leg (2) and along the sides of each vertical member provide for attachment of all lateral and drawer support braces (3,4,5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin Sheahan, Thomas Bulk
  • Publication number: 20040025758
    Abstract: A loading member with a substantially L-shaped cross section and which jointly with a corresponding loading member may be arranged at the bottom of a box, each member being provided at one of two respective parallel lower edges of the box. The loading members are retained in close abutment with the box by means of circumferential straps or packaging film, whereby the members form feet for the box. A first web of the L-section is provided with at least two pressed hollow projections on the surface intended to face a supporting surface of the loading member. Two of these projections have an interspacing of at least half the length of the member. The width of the projections is less than or equal to half the width of the first web. The projections substantially abut an edge at which the webs of the L-section converge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: Allan Dickner
  • Publication number: 20030221593
    Abstract: The present invention describes a furniture unit or a toy which employs base, top, and curved members along with a support member which extends along the inner surfaces of the top, base, and curved members. The shape of the invention allows it to be selectively positioned such that it can be adapted for a plurality of uses. For example, one embodiment of the present invention may be adapted for use as a desk, sofa, chair, or rocking toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Ben Usagani
  • Patent number: 6588346
    Abstract: An articulating table comprises a pedestal, a pivot, and a table top having first and second top portions. The top portions are connected with the pedestal by the pivot for horizontal pivotal movement between open and closed positions relative to each other. The top portions are substantially juxtaposed in the closed position and are separated in a V-shape in the open position. A light supporting spine extends between the top portions. Conduit channels mounted at inner edges of the top portions provide electrical, optical, pneumatic, or hydraulic service to terminals positioned along the inner edges of the top portions. The channels can have openable top and rear access covers. A conduit channel also can extend through at least a portion of the spine. Fixed position table tops can be positioned on the pedestal at either or both ends of the articulating top portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Nucraft Furniture Co.
    Inventors: Robert J Bockheim, Peggy M Brenner, Scott G Corbat, Kent L Ensing, Chris A Pike, Tim O Schad, Lynda E Chesser, Bill F Schacht
  • Patent number: 6389992
    Abstract: A support structure for establishing a computer workstation around a chair, such as an easy chair or wheelchair. The support structure includes a flat base having a plurality of vertical posts projecting upwardly therefrom. Two of the posts have swing arms terminating in additional swing arms. An inclinably adjustable support platform is disposed above each final swing arm. Either support arm may optionally have a drawer and a clip for retaining papers. The compound swing arms enable the platform to be adjusted to any desired proximity to the post, within a range. The working surfaces of each support platform can be inclined, and the height of each support platform can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventor: Jason L. Miller
  • 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