Detachable Surface Clamped To Stationary Surface Patents (Class 108/97)
  • Patent number: 11311103
    Abstract: A poolside table apparatus for mounting to an above ground pool includes a tabletop having a tabletop top side, a tabletop bottom side, a tabletop front side, a tabletop back side, a tabletop left side, and a tabletop right side. The tabletop comprises a left section, a medial section, and a right section. The tabletop top side of the left section has a plurality of cupholder depressions to receive a plurality of cups and cans. The tabletop top side of the right section has a cooler aperture to receive a drink cooler. A plurality of clamps is coupled to the tabletop to selectively engage a rim of a pool. A pair of adjustable legs is coupled to the tabletop bottom side and has an adjustable leg height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventors: Alexander Wilson, Virginia Wilson
  • Patent number: 9089208
    Abstract: A tray attachment is provided for use with household items. A first embodiment and a second embodiment allow the tray attachment to be used with horizontal features (e.g. tables) and vertical features (e.g. arm rests). For use with horizontal features, the first embodiment uses a pair of clamps and handles connected below a planar surface. The clamps can be pressed against the bottom of a table, held in place thanks to the interaction between a locking mechanism and retention mechanism. A planar body serves is connected atop the carriage and serves as a tray, including an indent for holding items such as plates or cups. In the second embodiment a moveable clamp jaw is clamped against a stationary clamp jaw by means of a carriage which slides along an elongated track. The planar body again serves as a tray, effectively extending the usable area of a table or similar feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventor: Doreen L. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 9022330
    Abstract: An overhead slatwall mounting bracket that has an anchoring surface and a biasing surface. The anchoring surface attaches the mounting bracket to a generally horizontal installation surface. The biasing surface may either define or provide one or more elongate slots. The mounting bracket is capable of securely supporting slatwall accessories that include one or more cantilever tabs. Each cantilever tab of the slatwall accessory may be inserted into one of the one or more elongate slots and thereby mount the slatwall accessory to the mounting bracket. The invention provides a means to suspend, mount or temporarily affix the tabbed slatwall accessory from an overhead or horizontal surface by insertion and subsequent rotation of the one or more cantilever tabs extending from the slatwall accessory into the one or more elongate slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Roland Edward Heersink
  • Publication number: 20150114271
    Abstract: A clamp for mounting a tray on a platform includes a base portion, a connector element coupled to the base portion, the connector element being adapted to form a detachable joint with the tray. The clamp also includes an extension portion coupled to the base portion, the extension portion having a spacing element for adjusting a clamping width based at least on a thickness of the platform. The clamping width is a distance between the tray and an element of the clamp. The clamp can be coupled to a tray having a corresponding connector element that forms the detachable joint with the clamp, to form a tray assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Frederic TORRACHI, Paul CONIL
  • Patent number: 8985032
    Abstract: An adjustable desk apparatus includes an auxiliary work surface that is movable between a sitting configuration and a standing configuration. When in the sitting configuration, the auxiliary work surface is located adjacent to a primary work surface of an existing desk so as to accommodate working while sitting. When in the standing configuration, the auxiliary work surface is upwardly displaced from the primary work surface of the existing desk so as to accommodate working while standing. The adjustable desk apparatus also includes a base member that interfaces with the existing desk. An adjustment assembly includes at least one counterweight and corresponding counterweight sprockets configured to selectively urge the auxiliary work surface toward the standing configuration when actuated by a user. A pin couples the auxiliary work surface to the base member so as to hold the auxiliary work surface at a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: Jamie M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140345503
    Abstract: A tiered tray is provided that includes a first tier with a first support member coupled thereto; a second tier with a second support member coupled thereto; and a table insert having a cavity therein that accepts at least one of the first and the second support members. The first support member maintains a level of the first tier above a level of a table and the second support maintains a level of the second tier above the level of the first tier, and the first tier is removably attachable to the table insert and the second tier is removably attachable to the first tier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Ahmass Fakahany, Michael White, Franco Rosignolo
  • Publication number: 20140261105
    Abstract: The present application is directed to a lightweight portable and adjustable computer table that can be located on the top of an existing office desk or table for standing computer use and be adjustable in monitor and keyboard height. The lightweight portable and adjustable computer table is dual adjustable in that both the monitor shelf and the keyboard shelf adjust in height independently to achieve ergonomically correct and comfortable positioning. By folding the table top by the means of a hinge, such as a piano hinge, against the back support member and folding the leg assemblies together, the keyboard tray can be attached for convenient storage and be easily transported using a carry handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph D. Nafziger, Benjamin A. Larson
  • Patent number: 8667906
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Marija Änglavis
  • Publication number: 20140060398
    Abstract: A tiered tray is provided that includes a first tier with a first support member coupled thereto; a second tier with a second support member coupled thereto; and a table insert having a cavity therein that accepts at least one of the first and the second support members. The first support member maintains a level of the first tier above a level of a table and the second support maintains a level of the second tier above the level of the first tier, and the first tier is removably attachable to the table insert and the second tier is removably attachable to the first tier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Ahmass Fakahany, Michael White, Franco Rosignolo
  • Patent number: 8651030
    Abstract: A universal portable workstation that can be temporarily coupled to an existing fixture, the portable workstation comprising an adjustable support leg assembly, a first table section, a second table section and an attachment clamp. The support leg assembly includes one fixed leg and at least one adjustable leg configured for relative telescopic movement. The support leg assembly is pivotally coupled to a first table section that is configured to house the support leg assembly in a retracted position. The height of the workstation is adjustable and can be fixed by a height adjustment lock. First table section and second table section are hingedly coupled so that the two sections can be in an extended, flat position and a folded, retracted position. The attachment clamp is configured to temporarily fixedly couple an end of the second table section to the existing fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: mYdeation, llc
    Inventor: Zachary M. Coffman
  • Patent number: 8485112
    Abstract: A multi-use work and play area attachable to a table surface by a generally ‘J’ shaped spring hinge assembly, that inhibits the scattering of manipulated articles, and offers protection of young children from injury associated with striking the edge of a table inadvertently with their arms, hand or head. The multi-use surface may also be used by adult hobbyists or craftspeople working with small articles that may be misplaced easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: Michelle Lynn Madden
  • Patent number: 8474781
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for displaying items of goods on shelving systems. A shelf display accessory unit can include a top panel with a top surface configured for displaying an item of goods, and a bottom surface which is opposite the top surface, that includes a module that houses a cable. The shelf display accessory unit further can include a front panel having a display surface that is configured to display a label, and a back panel having a supporting surface that includes means for coupling the shelf display accessory unit to a front portion of a shelf. In embodiments, the shelf display accessory unit can include a cable that has one end anchored to the module and the other end connected to the item of goods. In embodiments, the shelf display accessory unit further can include a flap coupled to the front panel and configured to secure a label to the front panel of the shelf display accessory unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: IBT Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joe Deguglimo, Glenn Robinson
  • Patent number: 8371237
    Abstract: A portable workstation configured for use with a primary worksurface includes a monitor support adapted to be moveably supported by the primary worksurface and an auxiliary worksurface pivotally connected to the monitor support about a horizontal axis. The auxiliary worksurface is automatically moveable with the monitor support and pivots downwardly from a first worksurface position to a second worksurface position. In one embodiment, a pivotable link member connects a base and a front portion of a worksurface. A method of configuring the workstation is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Weber
  • Patent number: 8015927
    Abstract: A cleaning tray for removably engaging a table outer edge which has a parallelepiped main body having two internal wedges therein, a removable receptacle for receiving trash centered in the main body, and a rectangular compartment for holding cleaning supplies, the compartment attached to a rear side of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Jeffrey J Helline
  • Patent number: 7739964
    Abstract: The boat storage container unit is adapted to be supported on a boat. The boat storage container unit has a support unit and a container sized and shaped to store fishing tackle, tools and the like and adapted to slide onto the support unit. The support unit has a vertical support member, an attachment device for attaching the vertical support member to a boat, a base and a connection device at one end of the base to pivotally connect the base to the vertical support member. The connection device is adapted to permit the base to be moveable from a vertical position to a retainable horizontal position. A top surface of the base and a bottom surface of the container have inter-engaging means to permit the container to slide onto and be retainer on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Grant Hatton
  • Publication number: 20100024691
    Abstract: A portable workstation configured for use with a primary worksurface includes a monitor support adapted to be moveably supported by the primary worksurface and an auxiliary worksurface pivotally connected to the monitor support about a horizontal axis. The auxiliary worksurface is automatically moveable with the monitor support and pivots downwardly from a first worksurface position to a second worksurface position. In one embodiment, a pivotable link member connects a base and a front portion of a worksurface. A method of configuring the workstation is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: JEFFREY A. WEBER
  • Patent number: 7461822
    Abstract: A storage apparatus for use with outdoor observation stands is disclosed. The apparatus provides stable and practical support for placing, holding, storing and providing convenient access to food, drink, gear and supplies useful or necessary to hunters or observers utilizing a tree-mounted observation stand. The invention includes a retractable framework which incorporates a flexible panel having geometrically specific compartments for holding a variety of objects. The design of the invention allows the apparatus to securely store and hold heavy objects such as binoculars, ammunition, food and beverages and provides accessibility to such objects with minimal bodily movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventor: Gary Edwards
  • Patent number: 7021221
    Abstract: A distribution of slip resistant under-surfacing on its frame secures this device on any flat, stable surface. Oblong bars connect perpendicularly to a corner. T-shaped grooves run the topside longitudinal axis of joined bars. T-nuts inside T-shaped grooves connect with threaded studs of hand wheels holding an oblong block in place on each bar. Each of these blocks connects with a mostly rectangular plate. An edge of each plate being opposed and parallel to the other plate's; opposed edges being covered with slip resistant material. Movement of oblong blocks towards corner moves surfaced plate edges into contact with objects positioned between plates. Plates' edging conforms to the object's contours thereby holding the object. A demountable column seats in frame's corner socket. This column has modular recesses which receive correspondingly positioned studs from a demountable bracket which functions as an adjustable shelf for other attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Inventor: Paul J. Del Frari
  • Patent number: 6984066
    Abstract: A small surgical table which can be attached directly to a C-arm X-ray machine. A flat plate of X-ray transparent material is provided as a surface on which surgical procedures can be performed. Clamping features are provided on the underside of this plate to allow its attachment to an image intensifier or an emitter of a C-arm machine. The clamping features are preferably made readily adjustable in order to allow the attachment of the surgical table to a wide variety of X-ray machines. The invention is particularly suited for surgeries involving a small portion of the anatomy—such as the hand. The direct attachment of the surgical table to the X-ray machine allows the surgeon to conveniently visualize the internal placement of orthopaedic hardware and other features both before and during the surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Inventor: Andrew H. Borom
  • Patent number: 6698479
    Abstract: A log catcher for catching and holding logs which fall from a log splitter which is supported upon an I-beam. The log catcher comprises five parallel cylindrical rods each having two ends, a horizontal first cross-beam attached to the rods at one end, and a horizontal second cross-beam attached to the rods at the other end. The log catcher further comprises an angular cross-beam having evenly spaced holes through which the rods extend at a point which is substantially closer to the second cross-beam than to the first cross-beam. All five rods are evenly spaced throughout. Each rod has a right angle bend, thereby forming a curved portion, wherein the falling logs may be effectively contained. In use, the log catcher is positioned below the I-beam, and the second cross-beam and the angular cross-beam effectively bracket the lower surface of the I-beam, thereby imparting additional stability to the log catcher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventor: Warner Kelso
  • Patent number: 6682251
    Abstract: A system for carrying an apparatus, such as a monitor, includes a pedestal having a base with a circumferential edge, and a peripheral device to be coupled to the pedestal. The base further includes a coupler for coupling the peripheral device thereto. The coupler is arranged to couple the peripheral device to the circumferential edge at any position thereof. This provides for flexibility and freedom of practical use when the set-up and arrangement of the system are altered, such that no substantial force has to be applied for lifting and rotating the pedestal carrying an apparatus, such as a monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Kai T. Chung
  • Patent number: 6527235
    Abstract: A desk accessory support for use with a desktop has an upper surface, a lower surface and an edge extending between the upper and lower surfaces. The support includes a first abutment for abutting the upper surface, and a second abutment for abutting the lower surface. A connecting structure is configured for connecting the first and second abutments to each other. The first and second abutments and the connecting structure define a substantially U-shaped recess for receiving the edge of the desktop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Michael J. Cotterill
  • Patent number: 6419197
    Abstract: A keyboard support system attaches to an edge of a work surface. The work surface includes a working surface and an underside. The keyboard support system includes a keyboard platform configured for supporting a keyboard. A U-shaped mounting bracket includes a top wall having a lower surface, a monolithic bottom wall and a middle wall interconnecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The bottom wall has an upper surface and a lower surface with a pair of integral, opposing guide rails projecting therefrom. Each guide rail has a length oriented substantially parallel to the bottom wall. The middle wall is configured to both resiliently bias the lower surface of the top wall against the working surface of the work surface and resiliently bias the upper surface of the bottom wall against the underside of the work surface, thereby clamping the work surface between the top wall and the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC
    Inventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Curtis G. Berndt, Edward J. Keil, Phillip McCoy, Tracy Tolar
  • Patent number: 6382745
    Abstract: A laptop workstation including a cabinet and a swing arm fastened at its inner end for pivotal motion about a vertical axis to the top of the cabinet. The outer end of the swing arm overhangs the top of the cabinet. A turntable is fastened for pivotal motion about a vertical axis to the outer end of the swing arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Avis V. Adkins
  • Publication number: 20010003961
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for holding a laptop computer further having means for attaching the device to a tray table such as would be found on an airplane train or the like. The present invention discloses a platform for placement thereon of the laptop computer having a foam pad on its lower edge to prevent the computer from falling off the platform and for ergonomic reasons. An elevational member is provided comprising a pivot head which causes the platform to be inclined at an ergonomically acceptable angle. The elevational member attaches to the tray table by means of a mounting member having a recess therein for receiving the pivot head. The mounting member has a wire frame attached thereto which frame attaches to opposite edges of the platform. The lower end of the elevational member is attached to a stand member, or, in an alternative embodiment, a stand member to be placed under the legs of a seated user for securely holding the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Inventors: Ronald Hodge, Teresa M. Hodge, Charles Lewis Letherwood
  • Patent number: 6047750
    Abstract: A modular utility stand storage apparatus includes a plurality of components for storage/transport and utility stand operations. The components are stacked on top of one another in a utility stand mode (use mode) and collapsible into one another in a storage/transport mode (non-use mode). The apparatus also includes a platform which can serve as a working platform or a handle for storage/transport. The stacked utility stand storage apparatus provides various working heights, and the collapsed utility stand storage apparatus is compact in size and easily lifted and portable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Inventor: Steven M. Jensen
  • Patent number: 5974980
    Abstract: An ironing board which is foldable or collapsible, and which is easily installed in a new or existing drawer of a cabinet, dresser, table, or the like, includes a tapered nose board, a rectangular base board hingedly connected to the nose board to thereby form a horizontal ironing surface. A movable support member is pivotably secured to the underside of the base board. In the closed position, the movable support member is parallel to the underside of the base board. In an open position, the movable support member extends beneath the base board to support the base board above the drawer. An elastic, resilient cord is secured to the underside of the base board. A suitable tie is looped and fastened around the resilient cord, and the tie is also connected to an eye screw which in turn is screwed into the rear side of the drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventor: Roger T. Kent
  • Patent number: 5836562
    Abstract: A mounting device for removably attaching a support apparatus to a work surface, the support apparatus having a first mounting bracket with a first attachment plate and a second mounting bracket with a second attachment plate. The mounting device comprises a first clamp slidably connected to the first mounting bracket and a second clamp slidably connected to the second mounting bracket. Each clamp has a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall. The first attachment plate is positioned between the first and third walls of the first clamp, and the second attachment plate is positioned between the first and third walls of the second clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Howard L. Danzyger, James F. Caruso, David C. Brown, Michael C. Thuma, Michael J. Anguiano
  • Patent number: 5499584
    Abstract: A retractable adjustable shelf apparatus for holding items thereupon comprising a hollow first shelf formed of a top and a bottom wall and a periphery interconnecting the walls; a pair of brace mechanisms with each brace mechanism including a strut having a first end and a second end with the first end pivotally couplable to a separate external second shelf; and a pair of level adjustment mechanisms disposed within the first shelf, each level adjustment mechanism further comprising an elongated longitudinally slidable geared upper track slidably coupled to the top wall, an elongated geared lower track coupled to the bottom wall, a gear disposed between and in mesh with the tracks and with the gear coupled to the second end of the strut, and a spring-loaded bolt extended from one end of the upper track and through the front wall to terminate at a turnable knob for allowing the first track to be slid to a desired position for permitting the levelness of the first shelf to be adjusted when pivoted with respect t
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Inventor: Michael J. Taylor
  • Patent number: 5377598
    Abstract: A desktop mount comprises a shelf and at least two spacers for mounting said shelf on a support, e.g., on a desktop. To ensure that the desktop mount can support technical end electronic equipment which can conveniently be operated, each spacer consists of a swivel bracket, which comprises a bracket base, which is adapted to be secured to a desktop or other support, and a bracket arm, which is pirated to the bracket base and to the shelf on spaced apart vertical axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: Firma Ernst Stadelmann Gesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Balthasar Kirchner, Siegfried Schleicher
  • Patent number: 5343817
    Abstract: A portable podium and performance platform system includes one or more platform sections that may be assembled together to provide one or more relatively small elevated surfaces having a horizontal orientation on which an individual or small group of individuals may stand or be seated so as to enhance communication and visibility. At least one of the platform sections includes an integral transport assembly for transporting the platform sections in a vertical orientation. The transport assembly comprises two or more wheels which are mounted on an axis of rotation that is transverse to the platform surface and positioned to allow at least an arcuate section of the wheels to extend beyond a peripheral edge of the platform surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: Wenger Corporation
    Inventors: Leslie R. Abraham, John H. Kniefel
  • Patent number: 5317977
    Abstract: An adjustable table extension includes a clamp member of sheet metal formed to compressedly engage a table top The clamp member includes a plurality of outwardly directed barbs or projections. A hanger member includes a vertical wall with slots for engaging the barbs, and a horizontal table surface A plurality of slots are formed to provide vertical adjustment of the hanger member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Inventor: Benjamin Omessi
  • Patent number: 5282427
    Abstract: To fasten a vertical support column (14) for example of a stand-up desk (16, 18) to an article of furniture, for example a writing desk (10, 12), textile adhesive closures (22, 24) are used. Support column (14) is fastened to desktop (10) of the desk by a textile adhesive closure (22, 24). Another textile adhesive closure can serve as a second fastening point to prevent support column (14) from tilting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Inventor: Helmut Steinhilber
  • Patent number: 5205222
    Abstract: An ironing board for counter or table top attachment including an elongate main member for receiving the article being ironed. A pair of arms carry a disk which is beveled about its perimeter for wedged engagement with a pair of undercut rails affixed to the underside of the elongate main member to permit positioning of the elongate main member to best suit the user. A clamping arm is carried by the pair of arms and is upwardly engageable with the lip or overhang of the counter or table top. A handwheel and shaft permit upward urging of the clamping arm. A modified form of the present ironing board utilizes a clamping arm having a free end segment of reduced width to permit clamped engagement with a counter top between adjacent drawers below the counter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Inventor: Ronald V. Bernard
  • Patent number: 5193598
    Abstract: A portable support stand having a platform for supporting the power tool or workpiece and brackets for releasably attaching the power tool to the platform. Right and left support arms are attached to the support stand for supporting the ends of the workpiece. An attachment mechanism connects the platform to a sawhorse so that the support arms are generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the saw horse. The method of the present invention is directed to attaching a portable support stand to a sawhorse for supporting a power tool and a workpiece. The portable support stand is engaged with the top member of the sawhorse so that the support arms are generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the top member. A power tool is then attached to the platform using the brackets provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Inventor: Jim J. Estrem
  • Patent number: 5115847
    Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus (10) for use with table saws (100) to support and secure diversely configured workpieces (200) thereon, between a pair of adjustable clamp units (13) which are selectively disposed on at least one pair of extension arm units (12) operatively connected to the table saw (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Inventor: Tarrell L. Taber
  • Patent number: 5036777
    Abstract: A rectangular planar plastic member unfolds by a piano hinge along one of its edge sides from a trapezoidal planar plastic member in order to form a coplanar flat top surface suitable for ironing. The bottom side of the rectangular planar member presents two elongate bores. The bores are preferably spaced parallel to each other and to the flat top surface, and are also aligned transversely to that edge side of the rectangular planar member which is opposite the piano hinge. The bores have open ends that are directionally disposed toward the piano hinge. Two generally "U"-shaped elongate tubular brace members both slide and rotate within the bores. The brace members rotate from storage positions folded against the bottom side of the rectangular planar member to deployed positions where the plane of each "U" is perpendicular to the planar member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Inventor: Glenn Barton
  • Patent number: 4884512
    Abstract: A plate stabilizing device for fitting on a table or tray. The device has a tray section with a cut out portion for holding a dish. The device can accommodate various size dishes by means of grooves with different diameters. The device also can be used on tables or trays of varying thicknesses since it has an adjustable bracket means which fixes on to the table or tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Inventors: Carol Kelly, Linda Herrington
  • Patent number: 4799321
    Abstract: An ironing board which is designed to be supported in a standard drawer is disclosed. The board has a transverse vertical ridge adjacent one edge which prevents it from being pulled out of the drawer, and a slidable saddle which fits over the top edge of the drawer to adapt the board to different drawer configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Inventor: Leo D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 4799434
    Abstract: A free-standing shelf assembly includes a plurality of interchangeable corner shelf members which are supported in cantilever fashion around the outside corners of the box-like support structure. The walls of the support structure include arrays of elongate, horizontally-oriented slots. Brace members inside the support structure include a plurality of pockets which correspond to the slots and are coplanar therewith. The corner shelf members each include a pair of projecting tangs which are adapted to pass through the slots in adjacent walls and are received in the pockets of the brace members to provide in-line cantilever support for the corner shelf members, including the portions which extend around the corners. An alternative embodiment without brace members employs the cooperation between a slot and a tang associated with one wall to provide cantilever support for the portion of the corner shelf associated with the adjacent wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Assignee: Newood Products of Oregon, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald S. Moshofsky
  • Patent number: 4757849
    Abstract: A work bench work surface extension apparatus comprises first, second, third and fourth extension members. First and second releasable attaching means releasably attach one end of each of the first and second members to one side of a work bench work surface such that the opposite ends of the members extend across the surface and project outwardly from its opposite side. Third and fourth releasable attaching means releasably attach one end of each of the third and fourth extension members to the opposite side of the work surface, such that the opposite ends of the third and fourth members project outwardly from that opposite side of the work surface. A work surface extension member can thus be supported between the extension members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Inventor: James S. Morris
  • Patent number: 4735152
    Abstract: A cantilever shelf assembly adapted to mount to the opposed legs at one end or side of a table, chair and the like comprises a pair of shelf support brackets each having a U-shaped end forming opposed clamp arms adapted to rest against the leg. A set screw is inserted through the upper portion of each clamp arm into contact with one side of the leg so that when the shelf support brackets are loaded the lower end of the clamp arms tends to pivot about the set screws to wedge the leg therebetween. A bolt extending between the clamp arms of each shelf support bracket maintains the relative lateral spacing therebetween to avoid fracture of the clamp arms. A stabilizer is also provided comprising a rod positioned between the legs and below the cantilever shelf which is mounted to each leg by a strap to prevent lengthwise collapse of the table or chair when the cantilever shelf is heavily loaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: Bricker Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Melvin E. Bricker
  • Patent number: 4706574
    Abstract: A locking removable support surface such as an ironing board for use in a bread board slot in a cabinet or with an adapter. The inner end of the support surface has sides that taper away from each other. When the support surface is inserted into the slot, the sides wedge horizontally against the ends of the slot locking the support surface in place. The adapter allows the support surface to be used on a cabinet that does not have a slot or any vertical surface. A drawer is removed from the cabinet and the adaptor is inserted. The adapter has a slot for the support surface. One embodiment of the adapter has side walls that taper in to match the taper of the sides of the support surface to provide superior horizontal wedging. Another embodiment of the adapter has upper and lower walls tapering toward each other to provide vertical wedging of the inner end of the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1987
    Inventor: Robert L. Mason
  • Patent number: 4665888
    Abstract: An auxiliary or serving table for use with a kettle type barbecue cooker which comprises a top having an inner end and an outer end. Legs are provided at the outer end for swingable movement between operative position wherein the same are axially perpendicular to the plane of the table top and inoperative condition wherein the legs are substantially coplanar with the table top. The table is connected at the inner end thereof to the firebowl of the cooker by means of brackets which engage the cooker and hinges which are engaged to the related bracket and to the table top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: Christen, Incorporated
    Inventors: Louis J. Christen, Jr., Henry P. Glass
  • Patent number: 4629247
    Abstract: An infant's chair for firmly fastening on a table is disclosed in the present invention. The infant's chair utilizes an accommodating device for holding an infant's body thereon, and two supporting members for securely supporting the accommodating device on the edge portion of the table without attaching it to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Inventor: Ching-Tana Wu
  • Patent number: 4612863
    Abstract: A work table having a pedestal and a table top supported on the pedestal and adapted to support organizational walls, shelves, electrical devices, computers, and telephones, without limiting the work surface of the table or requiring that the work table be placed on a wall. The work table has in a rear region and below the table top a multifunction rail which extends the entire width of the table and is fixedly supported on the pedestal of the table. The multifunction rail is freely accessible from the rear of the table and can support devices which in turn support visible and organizational walls, shelves for additional items, files, lights, and so forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1986
    Assignee: VOKO Franz Vogt & Co.
    Inventors: Robert Vonhausen, Rainer Machate
  • Patent number: 4606280
    Abstract: A unitary, one-piece shelf extender is provided which can conveniently be extruded. The shelf extender includes means for clipping onto a price or display tag holder on the leading edge of a shelf. The shelf extender includes a separate tag holder on its forward edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1986
    Assignee: Brent Poulton
    Inventors: Brent Poulton, Benjamin L. Garfinkle
  • Patent number: 4524701
    Abstract: A removable car seat table which may be temporarily secured to the carpet on the floor of an automobile and particularly to the carpet covering the hump housing the drive train on the floor of an automobile. The table comprises a tray section, the rear portion of which rests in the upper surface of a car seat, the forward portion of the tray section being supported by a vertical support member telescopically and frictionally secured between said tray section and a lower attachment section, said attachment section comprising a horizontal base plate having opposing laterally adjustable sidewings containing inwardly projecting slanted teeth on said sidewings. The sidewings are laterally adjusted to be sandwiched on either side of the hump such that the teeth penetrate the carpet covering the hump preventing upward, horizontal or rotational movement of the attachment means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1985
    Inventor: Austin W. Chappell
  • Patent number: 4476985
    Abstract: An integrally formed display tray having forward and rear compartments for placement on existing shelving in a retail store. The forward compartment is connected to the rear compartment in depending fashion to overhang the shelf. Dividers may be placed in aligned pairs of vertical slots to segregate the products in the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1984
    Assignee: Rockford Products Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Norberg, Ronald L. Selin
  • Patent number: RE35627
    Abstract: A portable support stand having a platform for supporting the power tool or workpiece and brackets for releasably attaching the power tool to the platform. Right and left support arms are attached to the support stand for supporting the ends of the workpiece. An attachment mechanism connects the platform to a sawhorse .Iadd.or other support structure .Iaddend.so that the support arms are generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the saw horse .Iadd.or support structure.Iaddend.. The method of the present invention is directed to attaching a portable support stand to a sawhorse .Iadd.or other support structure .Iaddend.for supporting a power tool and a workpiece. The portable support stand is engaged with the top member of the sawhorse .Iadd.or support structure .Iaddend.so that the support arms are generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the top member. A power tool is then attached to the platform using the brackets provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: G. S., Inc.
    Inventor: Jim J. Estrem