Oppositely Tiltable With Respect To Horizontal Plane Patents (Class 108/8)
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Patent number: 11779107Abstract: An electrically lifted and titled computer desk and office desk thereof, wherein the computer desk comprises a desktop, a first and second tilt plate coupled to the vertical members, wherein the actuator driving mechanism drives the desktop to tilt and/or raise simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Inventor: Victor Hugo Hernandez
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Patent number: 11051612Abstract: A portable table top formed from a base having multiple legs and brackets for accommodating various positions. Extension brackets are attached to side edges which engage a mounting tab slidably insertable into a cavity formed on each side edge of the base. A centrally positioned support having a first end pivotably mounted to a lower surface of the base provides a three point support. Legs are provided if the base is to be used on flat table as an angled work surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventors: Jeffrey R. Galin, Matthew Kaplan
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Patent number: 10460072Abstract: A modeling assembly (100) for layout of rigid tubing comprises a first releasable coupling assembly (110) and a second releasable coupling assembly (120). The modeling assembly (100) also comprises a lockable adjustment assembly (130) comprising a first component (140) and a second component (150). The first component (140) is configured to be removably coupled to an end A of a first rigid tube (102) via the first releasable coupling assembly (110). The second component (150) is configured to be removably coupled to an end C of a second rigid tube (104) via the second releasable coupling assembly (120). With the lockable adjustment assembly (130) in the loose coupled state, the first component (140) and the second component (150) have only three degrees of freedom relative to each other. With the lockable adjustment assembly (130) in the locked coupled state, the first component (140) and the second component (150) have zero degrees of freedom relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2015Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Michael John Shinners
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Patent number: 10376069Abstract: The present disclosure provides generally for an adjustable venue seating apparatus that may provide covering from ambient conditions. According to the present disclosure, an adjustable venue seating apparatus may allow a user to have flexibility for protection in a range of ambient conditions without having to change the type of covering device. In some aspects, an adjustable venue seating apparatus may be integrated temporarily or permanently into venue seating, such as a sports stadium or concert amphitheatre. In some embodiments, adjustable venue seating may need to be customized to the specifications of a venue, allowing for the enjoyment and safety of a user of the adjustable venue seating apparatus and surrounding attendees who may or may not have the adjustable venue seating apparatus on their seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Inventor: Deborah Scrone-Smith
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Patent number: 10376043Abstract: A bedside dining table includes a supporting beam mounted on top of a vertical leg. A table is mounted on a top of the supporting beam. First and second axle seats are coupled to the supporting beam. The first axle seat includes a plurality of angularly spaced positioning holes. First and second pivotal seats are coupled to the table. Two axles respectively extend through axle holes of the first and second pivotal seats and the first and second pivotal seats to permit pivotal movement therebetween. Each of the first and second pivotal seats includes an arcuate abutment face abutting an arcuate abutment face of one of the first and second axle seats. A positioning seat is mounted to the first pivotal seat. A positioning rod extends through the positioning seat and is biased by an elastic element into one of the plurality of positioning holes of the first axle seat.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Inventors: Zooey Chia-Tien Chu, Douglas Pan
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Patent number: 10279828Abstract: A rolling cart has a wheeled frame, telescoping vertically extendable members with glide strips, and a tiltable frame having glide strips interspersed with transfer balls to easily slide slabs or sheet materials for construction such as when installing countertops. A method is also described for measuring a minuend desired install height, subtracting a geometrically predetermined subtrahend, and adjusting the height from a floor surface to a pivot axis on the cart to equal the difference, said adjustment being effected by powered lifting means incorporated or ancillary to the cart.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Inventors: Aaron Crowley, Roger Crowley
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Patent number: 9877574Abstract: A holder for utensils is manually adjustable, and capable of supporting a plurality of utensils in a range of positions from an upright position through an inverted position. The adjustments are incremental. The holder can be attached or mounted to a surface using a suction cup or through use of adhesive or other types of attachment methods. The utensils can be make up make up brushes, toothbrushes or paintbrushes, or other implements.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Lu Ying Chih
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Patent number: 9750343Abstract: An exercise device includes a frame assembly having a base portion constructed and arranged to engage a surface, a first frame member and a second frame member, a seat, a crank pedal mechanism, an adjustable desk, and an actuator. The second frame member is configured to movable between a first position in which the desk is positioned closer to the seat so as to allow the user seated on the seat to use the desk and a second position in which the desk is positioned away from the seat so as to allow the user to stand upright on the surface with the user's body positioned between the seat and the desk to use the desk in a standing position. The actuator is constructed and arranged to be actuated to enable the second frame member to be moved between the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Stamina Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert McBride, Tyler Rogers, Peter Ploss, Newton Lin, Taylor Hutchens
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Patent number: 9751550Abstract: A rolling cart has a wheeled frame, telescoping vertically extendable members with glide strips, and a tiltable frame having glide strips interspersed with transfer balls to easily slide slabs or sheet materials for construction such as when installing countertops. A method is also described for measuring a minuend desired install height, subtracting a geometrically predetermined subtrahend, and adjusting the height from a floor surface to a pivot axis on the cart to equal the difference, said adjustment being effected by powered lifting means incorporated or ancillary to the cart.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Inventors: Aaron Crowley, Roger Crowley
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Patent number: 9615564Abstract: The present invention is concerned with an improved rod holder, particularly a gunwale rod holder, particularly for use in sports fishing.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Inventor: Michael John William Liney
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Patent number: 9445823Abstract: A guiding tool (2) is disclosed comprising a tool body (4) that defines a reference plane of the tool (2); an alignment member (10) that carries a guide surface (74); and an adjustment means acting between the tool body (4) and the alignment member (10) to direct rotational adjustment of the alignment member (10) with respect to the tool body (4).Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Biomet UK Healthcare LimitedInventors: Nick Harris, Paul James Kistle, Paul Smirthwaite
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Patent number: 9441759Abstract: An improved device which attaches to the back of a lathe or workbench which provides variable positionability of a dust collector port or other accessories. The device utilizes a track with a sliding bracket and an adjustable arm attached to the sliding bracket. The improved device allows for better positioning of any accessory and does not inhibit any other operation at the work station.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Inventor: Robert Steven Bley
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Patent number: 9091392Abstract: A laptop computer stand device to hold a laptop computer that includes a keyboard and a screen hinged to the keyboard includes a base including two feet spaced apart a sufficient distance to straddle a recumbent person and legs upstanding from the feet. A cross-member extends between the legs above the feet. A laptop keyboard support extends to one side of the cross-member including a protrusion to hook on a portion of the keyboard, and a laptop screen support extends to one side of the cross-member spaced from the laptop keyboard support to hook on the screen.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Inventor: Wankena Laron Addington
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Patent number: 8667906Abstract: A device to be attached to the edge of a table comprises a table clamp provided with a vertical hole in which one leg of an angled tube is fastened. The other leg of the tube is horizontal and has at its outer end a tray mount, which receives in a pivotable, fixable and removable manner a centrally situated vertical pivot pin on the underside of a tray on which food and beverages can be placed. By pivoting the tube in the table clamp and the tray in the tray mount the tray can be placed in the desired position and at the desired angle while allowing the table clamp to be positioned out of the way. By displacing and fastening the tube in the table clamp the tray can be vertically adjusted to permit a user to eat in comfort with the food within sight.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventor: Marija Änglavis
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Patent number: 8336840Abstract: There is provided a braking device for braking a support member, which connects a main body of an equipment at one end thereof and a sub-body of the equipment at an opposite end thereof. Such a device includes a support bracket, a shaft, first and second plates, a pressing member, and a movable member. The support bracket is mounted on the main body of the equipment. The shaft is connected at both ends on the main body of the equipment. The first plates are disposed around the shaft and movable relative to the shaft. The second plates are disposed around the shaft and alternately positioned between the first plates. The pressing member presses the first and second plates in a braked position. The first and second plates are spaced apart from one another in an unbraked position. The movable member moves the pressing member between the braked and unbraked positions.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Medison Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jung Sik Song, Dong Jun Oh, Ghi Young Kim
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Patent number: 8291830Abstract: An improved folding table is distinguished by the following features: a locking means is provided, by means of which the table top (5) can be locked in the work or use position thereof and in the storage position thereof, the locking means can be unlocked by means of a disengagement means (15), as well as the hand-actuatable disengagement means (15a), a further foot-actuatable or shoe-actuatable disengagement means (15b) is provided, and the at least one further foot-actuatable or shoe-actuatable disengagement means (15b) is provided on the underside of the table on the table half which is lower than the pivot axis of the table top (5) and/or is lower than the hand-actuatable disengagement means (15a) when the table top (5) is pivoted into the storage position.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Steelcase Werndl AGInventor: Josef Rutz
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Patent number: 8056487Abstract: A tilting table device includes a first rotary member which is rotated by a rotation amount equivalent to that of a tilt shaft when rotation of the tilt shaft is transmitted; a second rotary member which has an axis parallel to that of the first rotary member and is rotated by a rotation amount equivalent to or substantially equivalent to that of the first rotary member in a direction opposite to that of the first rotary member when the rotation of the first rotary member is transmitted; two retaining members respectively provided at the first and second rotary members, in which when the center of gravity of a table is located at an uppermost position or a lowermost position, the retaining members are located on or near a line connecting rotation centers of the first and second rotary members, the retaining members are located at equivalent or substantially equivalent distances respectively from the rotation centers, both the retaining members are provided inside or outside the two rotation centers; and an urType: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Tsudakoma Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Mitsuru Omori
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Patent number: 7753629Abstract: A tilt table for use with a milling machine. The tilt table includes at least one pivot support attachable to the milling machine. The tilt table includes a table top pivotally attached to the at least one pivot support. The table top has two ends. The tilt table includes at least one movement assembly attached to at least one end of the table top to move the table top about the at least one pivot support.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventor: Joseph W. McCulloch
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Patent number: 7708348Abstract: A footstool with a footrest platform that is adjustable to different positions/angles. The footstool includes a first sidepiece and a second sidepiece engaged by a platform, which is adjustable to one of a plurality of possible positions corresponding to one of a plurality of possible angles. In one embodiment, the sidepieces each have two notches and the platform has protrusions or extensions that engage the notches in the respective position(s). In one position, the protrusions on the platform engage one notch on each sidepiece; in the other position, the protrusions engage the other notch on each sidepiece.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: KidKraft LPInventor: David Alan Barr
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Patent number: 7686742Abstract: An exercise desk that may be attached to a piece of exercise equipment is disclosed that that has an adjustable desk top. By providing an adapter capable of independent adjustment of the desk top, horizontal position of the adapter and vertical position of the adapter, the exercise desk may be mounted to a variety of exercise devices. Furthermore, the desk top is selectively pivotable.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Inventors: Ruth Louise Tischler, Scott Richard Goocher
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Patent number: 7607397Abstract: The device is a table with no wiggling motion, consisting of two pairs of legs (2, 3) for supporting a tabletop. At least one of the leg pairs (2) is motionless and resting with its middle-part (5) against the underside (6) of the tabletop (4). At the same time the other pair of legs (3) with its connecting middle-part (7) is movably attached to the underside (6) of the tabletop (4). The movably attached pair of legs (3) is adjustable as to the ground by tilting sideways in its own plane in relation to the underside of the table top, in order to compensate for possible unevenness in the ground, resulting in the two pairs of legs (2, 3) being able to carry the table top (4) in a wiggle-free way.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2005Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Inventor: Lennart Berg
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Patent number: 7594475Abstract: An adjustable desk is disclosed, which has a desk board and two supporting legs; each supporting leg includes an upper frame, a lower frame, and fasteners. Both upper frames and lower frames have respective slots, which intersect to form dual intersections for allowing fasteners to penetrate between the intersections, to slide within the two slots, and to position the upper frame with the lower frame. Raising or tilting the desk board to the desired height and slope is achieved via tightening or loosening the fasteners; the supporting leg has an adjustable apparatus disposed thereon for users to hold onto.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2008Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Inventor: Tsun Hung Huang
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Patent number: 7374137Abstract: A directional support structure for use with solar panels, flat satellite antennas, and the like items that are directed toward a point in space. The support structure includes a mounting plate with an extension tube extending outwardly therefrom, pivotally secured to a mounting bracket permitting rotational azimuth alignment of the mounting plate. At least one locking turnbuckle is attached between the extension tube and the mounting bracket to provide locking and vertical adjustable alignment of the mounting plate. The base member includes an attached first flange positioned along an upper end of the base member, an attached flaring positioned on the lower end of the mounting bracket, and an unattached second flange positioned over the flaring, securable to the first flange with fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Inventor: Wayne Staney
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Patent number: 7078069Abstract: A sprayable cookware release composition includes an oil, a propellant, and a cookware release agent having lecithin treated with an alkali and a fatty acid at the same time or treated with a mixture of an alkali and a fatty acid. A variety of alkali and fatty acids can be used to treat the lecithin, including more than one alkali and more than one fatty acid. Suitable alkali for treating the lecithin include sodium and potassium sorbate, sodium and potassium carbonate, sodium and potassium bicarbonate, sodium and potassium acetate, sodium and potassium hydroxide, and mixtures thereof. Suitable fatty acids for treating the lecithin include oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, and mixtures thereof. The cookware release agent and oil are mixed, and the mixture is dispensed from the aerosol container by the propellant.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2005Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: ConAgra Grocery Products CompanyInventor: Linsen Liu
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Patent number: 6672225Abstract: The present invention is directed to a workstation having a base including two spaced apart arcuate legs having a common first radius. A worksurface support assembly is supported on the base and includes two spaced apart arcuate supports. Each support has a common second radius that is equal to the common first radius of the legs. Elongate slots extend through each of the supports. Each of the legs has a central segment that is received in a respective one of the elongate slots in the supports. Each of the supports includes an arcuate member that is slidably fitted on a support track. A worksurface is secured to and supported by the arcuate members. A lift assembly is provided and is configured to move the worksurface support assembly in a generally horizontal direction with respect to the base to vertically adjust the worksurface between upper and lower elevational positions.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: The Board of Trustees of Western Michigan UniversityInventor: Leonardo A. Pomodoro
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Patent number: 6425566Abstract: A body is mounted on a base 51. Fixed fulcrum systems 54a, 54b and 54c are set on the base 51. Shifting fulcrum systems 53a, 53b and 53c are set on the body so as to shift on the fixed fulcrum systems 54a, 54b and 54c respectively. The fixed and shifting fulcrum systems are combined to form a fulcrum. It is assumed that the shifting fulcrum systems shift in such a manner as to satisfy the condition of equilibrium and the condition of constancy in potential energy of the body. The fixed fulcrum systems 54a, 54b and 54c are formed like the envelopes on the shifting fulcrum systems 53a, 53b and 53c respectively in such motion. The body is inclined as the fulcrum is shifted.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1997Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Inventor: Yoichiro Okamoto
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Patent number: 6250594Abstract: A device to adjust the height of panels, more particularly, the height of working tables includes at least one console (12) which is mounted to a stand and fitted with at least two vertical translational lifting elements (14). A lid or cover (13) is screwed on the console (12). An opening is formed between the console (12) and the lid or cover (13) which is adapted to receive a profile section of a frame. The profile section is clamped between the lid and the console when the lid is screwed to the console. The lifting elements (14) are located in holes (121) in the console (12). The lifting elements (14) are inserted in the holes (121) in such a way that they can not rotate.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Inventor: Joachim Niehaus
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Patent number: 6149253Abstract: A video display positioning and support system that permits the orientation of a video display towards the user with variations in vertical height, horizontal rotation, and angular tilt. The system includes actuators for each of the movements involved that are capable of control by way of a remote operating system. The system provides a platform upon which the video display may be placed. The platform may be tilted at an angle from the horizontal as controlled by an actuator positioned near the back of the platform. The platform may be rotated in a horizontal plane so as to direct the video display from side to side, by an actuator that turns the platform on a circular bearing track. The display platform is positioned on a support frame that is attached to a vertical lift actuator that raises and lowers the entire display. The lift actuator is attached to and supported by a base frame that holds a storage cabinet and has a number of wheels for easy movement of the complete system.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1998Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Inventor: Raghuram Reddy Talasani
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Patent number: 5992810Abstract: A height adjustable keyboard support for attachment to and support from a work surface comprising two mounting brackets for attachment to a work surface. A rigid subassembly has a pair of horizontally spaced pivotting support arms rigidly connected at one end thereof by an intermediate member such that said support arms maintain the relationship therebetween. The subassembly is pivotally secured to the work surface by mounting brackets. A tiltable keyboard mounting arrangement is located generally between the support arms and is controlled by a linkage. An adjustable in length link extends between the subassembly and one of the mounting brackets and maintains the subassembly in a desired position and allows adjustment of said position by adjusting the length of the adjustable link. The link can have one end thereof secured in a slot with gravity biasing the link to one end of the slot. The slot allows the keyboard support to move upwardly if required to avoid pinning of an operator's legs therebeneath.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1997Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Ergotech (1993) Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Crinion, John Laperle, Lee Kenyon, Hanna Shaheen, Dragan Grbic
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Patent number: 5626393Abstract: A footrest including a frame having a base portion for placement on a supporting surface and a standard portion projecting upwardly from the base portion. The standard portion has a pair of substantially parallel horizontally spaced apart uprights, and a pair of substantially parallel horizontally spaced apart struts, each strut having an upper end joined to an upper end of a different one of the uprights by a joining portion and the joined uprights and struts sloping upwardly toward each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1995Date of Patent: May 6, 1997Inventors: Leon E. Levasseur, Leon J. Levasseur
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Patent number: 5613922Abstract: A multipurpose athletic training apparatus including a trampoline, two stands for holding the trampoline, two fastening devices for fastening the trampoline to the stands, the fastening devices being adjustable to fix the trampoline between a horizontal position in which the trampoline is used as a table, and a tilted position in which the trampoline is used as a rebound apparatus for rebounding balls thrown against it, a handrail for fastening to the stands at the top, and two net posts for fastening to the stands for stretching a net for the game of badminton.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1995Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Inventor: Hua-Lu Hsiang
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Patent number: 5605101Abstract: A tiltable mounting for a payload includes a base (10), a support member (15) for supporting the payload thereon, the support member being tiltable about a horizontal axis (14) on the base for tilting about each side of a top dead center position about said horizontal axis, and a torque generating mechanism (17) mounted on the base and acting on the tiltable support to generate a torque in response to tilting of the support equal and opposite to the out of balance moment of the support with its payload to hold the support balanced in any position of movement about said axis. A plurality of torque generating units (20, 21) are provided each generating a torque which varies sinusoidaly with displacement, and a mechanism (22, 23, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37) provided for adjusting the phase angle between the torque generating means to vary the collective amplitude of the torque generating mechanism to suit the weight of the payload on the support member.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1995Date of Patent: February 25, 1997Assignee: Vitec Group, PLCInventor: Richard A. Lindsay
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Patent number: 5586508Abstract: Adjusting device for a matching table having a support for at least one copy to be matched which iS reciprocatingly movable towards and away from an observer, and a guide for the adjusting movement provided in common for the support and a frame of the matching table includes a frictional retaining device for releasably holding the support fast with respect to the frame, the frictional retaining device including a spring-loaded lock acting on both sides thereof, and a tension band disposed adjacent to the lock and tightenable for influencing the action of the lock.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1995Date of Patent: December 24, 1996Assignee: Heidelberger DruckmaschinenInventor: Klaus Bahr
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Patent number: 5577806Abstract: A footrest has a platform with an upper surface for supporting a user's feet above a ground surface. The footrest is supported by a base portion on the ground surface. An intermediate member is rotatably coupled to the base portion and to the platform for relative rotation about first and second axes, respectively. The first and second axes are offset from each other so that selective rotations about said first and second axes provide for height and orientation adjustment of the platform relative to the ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1994Date of Patent: November 26, 1996Assignee: Continental Engineering Group, Inc.Inventor: Carlos V. Ugalde
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Patent number: 5544594Abstract: An adjustable monitor support assembly for a monitor is positioned under a transparent portion in the top surface member of a desk-like structure. The support assembly utilizes a shelf member that is supported by laterally outwardly extending associated stub shafts. A pair of rails is provided and each one thereof is located along a different lateral side of the shelf member. The stub shafts slidably engage the rails so that the shelf member is movable relative to the rails. Retaining members for holding the shelf member at a desired location along the rails are provided. Since the rails are parabolically curved, the monitor is movable with the front face being generally perpendicular to the eye levels of various seated users.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1995Date of Patent: August 13, 1996Assignee: Nova Manufacturing & Assembly, Inc.Inventor: Edward C. Schairbaum
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Patent number: 5475885Abstract: A patient couch for an X-ray diagnosis comprises a base portion to be fixed to a floor of an X-ray diagnosis room and a movable portion mounted to the base portion to be movable with respect to the base portion and having a table top on which a patient lies. A tilting mechanism is secured to the base portion for vertically tilting the movable portion with respect to the base portion. The base portion and the tilting mechanism each has a width, in a width direction of the table top, smaller than a width of the table top and disposed below the movable portion along a longitudinal direction of the table top at a portion apart from a central axis thereof in the longitudinal direction so as to provide a space between a substantial portion of the movable portion and the floor. The tilting mechanism is tilted about a central axis, which is positioned below a horizontal level of the table top, by an angle more than 85.degree.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1993Date of Patent: December 19, 1995Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Naobumi Ishikawa
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Patent number: 5356203Abstract: A footrest including a frame having a base portion for placement on a supporting surface and a standard portion projecting upwardly from the base portion; the standard portion having a pair of substantially parallel, horizontally spaced apart upright members; a support having opposite ends slidably supported by the upright members and adapted for vertical movement thereon; and a securing mechanism operable to prevent vertical movement of the support. The slidable support can be easily adjusted to a desired height.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1993Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Inventors: Leon E. Levasseur, Leon J. Levasseur
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Patent number: 5349900Abstract: A dual-axis table assembly has left and right sector plates mounted on the underside of a table. Each sector plate is seated on a respective left and right pair of shoes which are mounted on a base. A left handwheel operates to turn the left sector for front/rear table tilting, and a right handwheel operates to change the distance between the right pair of shoes for right/left table tilting. A clamp mechanism grips the left sector wheel when the table is locked in adjusted position.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1993Date of Patent: September 27, 1994Inventor: Donald B. Rottler
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Patent number: 5348377Abstract: An adjustable height tiltable footrest comprises a plate having an upper surface adapted to support the feet of a human user, a base for supporting the plate and having front and rear guide surfaces which are oblique with respect to each other. The plate has roller assemblies with rollers which rest on the guide surfaces to support the plate tiltably, and the roller assemblies snap into recesses formed on the underside of the plate so that the spacing between the roller assemblies can be adjusted to vary the overall height of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1993Date of Patent: September 20, 1994Inventor: Peter T. Grosch
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Patent number: 5342436Abstract: A liquid phase composition for topical application to wood or other articles serves as a sealant and protective finish. The composition comprises paraffin wax dispersed in mineral oil and an extender, preferably, wood alcohol or ethanol, and optionally, relatively small amounts of additives including colorants, fragrance components, UV light absorbers, and so on. Thickeners and a solubilizing agent such as a volatile, low viscosity silicone may be added to produce a creamy form. The liquid composition is topically applied to wood or other articles by means of a fine wiping cloth or a fine bristle brush. Little or no buffing is required. Once applied, the composition imparts a non-greasy, rich luster to the surface of an article (e.g. wood furniture).Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1993Date of Patent: August 30, 1994Inventor: John K. Thrasher
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Patent number: 5339750Abstract: A raisable and lowerable table comprises a base, and at least one movably extensible vertical column attached to the base having a table top carried on the vertical column. Pivot means may be provided for moving the table top into any of a range of pivoted positions, preferably on both sides of the horizontal position of the table top. Motor are provided for holding the table top in any of the range of pivoted positions.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1993Date of Patent: August 23, 1994Assignee: Hamilton IndustriesInventor: Ronald J. Smies
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Patent number: 5340076Abstract: A support stand includes a base plate having first and second support plates, having respective first and second slots for adjustably mounting respective first and second mounting plates, that in turn include respective first and second top walls that are coplanar with a bridge plate extending orthogonally between the mounting plates, with the bridge plate and the first and second top walls arranged to position a keyboard assembly in an adjustable relationship relative to the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1993Date of Patent: August 23, 1994Inventor: Joseph F. Dockwiller, III
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Patent number: 4947763Abstract: The table is provided with vertical cheek elements (13) provided with arcuate guiding paths (15). Arcuate rods (16,17) glide within these guiding paths (15), their upper ends being pivotably connected with the board (14). One hinge (19) is a moveable hinge that allows to vary the distance between both hinges (18,19) corresponding to the position of the rods (16,17). If only one of the two rods (16,17) is shifted in its guiding path (15), the inclination of the board (14) will be changed. If this rod is subsequently fixed and the other rod is shifted, the board may be fixed on another level parallel to the first position. The table allows optional inclinations and changes of height of the board (14).Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1989Date of Patent: August 14, 1990Assignee: OKA-Bueromoebel Oskar Kasper, BueromoebelfabrikInventor: Hans G. Piorek
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Patent number: 4856129Abstract: A tiltable bed frame assembly is provided which permits one to adjust the angular disposition of a mattress between a horizontally disposed position and an inclined position, while at the same time permitting one to utilize a conventional mattress, headboard and footboard of a bedroom suit. The tiltable bed frame assembly comprises a main frame and a mattress frame interconnected by a plurality of telescoping members and pivoting support members disposed between the main frame and the mattress frame. The telescoping members are connected by a linkage assembly so that the mattress frame can be pivotally moved between the horizontally disposed position and the inclined position. A locking assembly is supported by the main frame for selectively engaging the linkage assembly and thereby securing the mattress frame in the desired position relative to the main frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1987Date of Patent: August 15, 1989Inventor: Wilbur T. Butler
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Patent number: 4763422Abstract: A presetting device for tools used in a press such as a platen press, including by a cradle for slidably receiving each of the tools and being mounted by a turret on a carriage which is shifted along a vertically extending column, which column can be rotated around a vertical axis on a base. The device enables positioning the height of the cradle and also rotating the cradle around both the horizontal and vertical axis to gain access to the tools during the setup operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1987Date of Patent: August 16, 1988Assignee: Bobst SAInventor: Jean B. De Dompierre
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Patent number: 4754711Abstract: An adaptable frame, for mounting of equipments, keyboards, displays, accessories, printed material, and other paraphernalia is disclosed. The frame contains supports having uprights and braces to which are connected crossbars. Either brackets or a shelf for holding equipment and material may be mounted on each crossbar to suit the needs of the user. The frame can easily and rapidly disassembled and assembled without tools. It disassembles into a few parts, i.e. two uprights, two braces, the crossbars with attached brackets, and shelves, for ease of transportation, handling and storage. The shelves are longitudinally hinged so that they may be folded for greater ease in handling when the frame is disassembled. The number and positioning of crossbars, brackets and shelves can be varied to meet the needs of the user. A compartmentalized carrying bag may be supplied for ease of storage and transportation.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1987Date of Patent: July 5, 1988Inventor: Allen Solomon
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Patent number: 4705327Abstract: A multi-adjustable, multi-functional work station system is provided including vertically-extending support means adjustable at a plurality of horizontal and angular positions with respect to the vertical axis of the support means. The accessory means are attached to a connector means which is adjustably coupled to track means located within the support means. The track means are disposed parallel one with respect to the other.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1986Date of Patent: November 10, 1987Inventor: Clifford J. Bollman
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Patent number: 4681042Abstract: It has been found that an adjustable table top assembly for a drafting table and the like may be provided utilizing braking elements comprising an elongated member pivoted intermediate its ends to be pulled downwardly by a foot pedal against the force of a spring for releasably engaging a bracket support carried by the pivoted table top.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1981Date of Patent: July 21, 1987Inventor: Fred E. Roberts
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Patent number: 4566732Abstract: A table for use with a wheelchair providing a table portion and a mounting assembly adapted to be attached on the wheelchair to mount the table portion for pivotally and elevationally adjustable disposition thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1983Date of Patent: January 28, 1986Assignee: James R. Ostergaard, Sr.Inventors: James R. Ostergaard, II, Dwight L. Donaldson
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Patent number: 4539913Abstract: A work table having a support frame and a work surface operatively connected to the support frame. A first caliper linkage having a first end and a second end, the first end is operatively connected to the work surface for vertically displacing and rotating the work surface about a horizontal axis in any vertical position. A first leadscrew operatively connected to the support frame and to the second end of the first caliper for varying an included angle of the first caliper and thus the height of the connected work surface. A second caliper linkage having a first end and a second end, the first end is operatively connected to the work surface at a point displaced from the first caliper linkage for vertically displacing and rotating the work surface about a horizontal axis in any vertical direction. A second leadscrew is operatively connected to the support frame and to the second end of the second caliper for varying an included angle of the second caliper and thus the height of the connected work surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1983Date of Patent: September 10, 1985Assignee: Jeviti Pty. LimitedInventor: John Marchant