Having Leg To Beam Attaching Bracket Patents (Class 182/186.3)
  • Patent number: 11878405
    Abstract: A worktable system for providing a work surface that is collapsible and portable includes a foldable tabletop that is positionable over a foldable support assembly. The tabletop has a plurality of recesses, and each of a plurality of insertion panels releasably couplable to the tabletop when positioned in one of the plurality of recesses. The insertion panels are removable to make room for a table saw or other tool that is positionable in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventor: Charles Downs
  • Patent number: 11808048
    Abstract: A scaffold upon which a person stands includes a platform with a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform. The scaffold includes a latch assembly having a latch pivot axis coupled to the platform. The scaffold includes a stud attached to a first leg of the first leg assembly to which the latch assembly engages when the first leg assembly is moved into the extended position to automatically lock the first leg assembly in the extended position where the latch assembly is in a set position. When the latch assembly is moved out of the set position, the stud on the first leg disengages from the latch assembly and the first leg assembly is able to rotate about the first leg assembly pivot axis to a folded position. A method for using a scaffold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Thomas W. Parker, Michael A. Somerfield
  • Patent number: 11781840
    Abstract: A modular target structure is disclosed for supporting targets during target practice. An example modular target structure includes a first leg structure, a second leg structure, and an interconnecting member. The interconnecting member connects between the first leg structure and the second leg structure to form a substantially triangular shaped support structure which can be utilized in a horizontal or vertical configuration. At least one target mount may be provided for attaching targets. The support structure is readily assembled and unassembled and can be configured between an operating position for target practice, and a collapsed position for transport and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: ORIGIN Tactical Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Matthew J. Chase, Darren Dugan
  • Patent number: 11642776
    Abstract: A dismantlable portable sawhorse utilizes a bracket plate having a plank aperture and a support aperture that have lengths that are substantially orthogonal to each other and intersect to form a continuous aperture having an intersection space. The plank and support apertures are configured to receive various arrangements of plank lumber and support lumber, respectively. The bracket plate also has a front and back leg cup configured to receive leg lumber therein to lift the bracket plates up from the ground. The sawhorse is formed with two bracket plates configured with at least one of support and plank lumber configured in the respective apertures and extending between the two bracket plates and with leg lumber configured in each of the front and back leg cups of each bracket plate. The bracket plates may lean inward toward each other at a stand angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Inventors: Roger Tschida, Shane Tschida
  • Patent number: 11607050
    Abstract: An integrated folding foot rest includes a table-board supporting seat, the bottom of which is provided with four break angle bending portions. Each of the break angle bending portions is connected to a leg folding mechanism. The leg folding mechanism includes a pedestal, a rotating seat and a leg. The pedestal is formed by symmetrically splicing a front pedestal and a back pedestal. Lower portions of the front and back pedestals are respectively provided with rotary limiting grooves, and two end portions of the rotary limiting grooves are respectively provided with limiting ends. One side of the rotating seat is provided with a telescopic slideway, the telescopic slideway is internally provided with a T-shaped locking piece, two ends of a limiting portion of the locking piece are correspondingly embedded into the rotary limiting grooves, respectively, and a pressure spring is annularly sleeved on the telescopic portion of the locking piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG HUAFENG ELECTRIC TOOLS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Li Wang, Hui Wang, Huajun Xin
  • Patent number: 11400579
    Abstract: A dismantlable portable sawhorse utilizes a bracket plate having a plank aperture and a support aperture that have lengths that are substantially orthogonal to each other and intersect to form a continuous aperture having an intersection space. The plank and support apertures are configured to receive various arrangements of plank lumber and support lumber, respectively. The bracket plate also has a front and back leg cup configured to receive leg lumber therein to lift the bracket plates up from the ground. The sawhorse is formed with two bracket plates configured with at least one of support and plank lumber configured in the respective apertures and extending between the two bracket plates and with leg lumber configured in each of the front and back leg cups of each bracket plate. The bracket plates may lean inward toward each other at a stand angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventors: Roger Tschida, Shane Tschida
  • Patent number: 8757323
    Abstract: An improved sawhorse having an elongated body with a channel formed in an upper working surface thereof. The sawhorse also includes a ledger that is sized and shaped to be seated within the channel and a clamp that is operable to secure the ledger to the elongated body. The elongated body further includes a plurality of receptacles that are adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of support legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Jacob Sutton, Tsailu Liu, Paul W. Holley
  • Patent number: 8708103
    Abstract: An interconnect structure of a support apparatus. The interconnect structure includes a channel configured to receive a portion of a cross member. The interconnect structure further includes a pair of openings oriented relative opposite sides of the channel, each opening configured to receive a leg member of the support apparatus. The interconnect structure is a single-piece structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Quick Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan Bulley
  • Patent number: 8151939
    Abstract: The folding sawhorse brackets are each formed of a single sheet of flat stock, formed to affix a rail therein and pivotally attach two legs thereto. All embodiments accept stock dimensions of lumber or other suitable materials for the rail and legs. A first configuration has two brackets, with one having its two leg pivots closer to the rail than the other. The closer legs fold immediately adjacent to the rail with the opposite legs folding outboard of the closer legs, with all legs and the rail lying in a compact parallel relationship when folded. A second configuration has two identical brackets, each bracket having one closer and one more distant pivot point from the rail. When two such brackets are assembled at opposite rail ends, they are in mirror image to one another with one closer and one more distant leg folding on each side of the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: John M. Osborne
  • Publication number: 20110024235
    Abstract: Embodiments of sawhorse systems are shown and described, which may include one or more sawhorse-stand units. A sawhorse stand unit may comprise one or more top bracket, and one or more bottom bracket, which are coupled to vertical supports. Additionally, a horizontal member may extend between top brackets of the sawhorse-stand units. The horizontal and vertical supports may correspond, in size and shape, to dimensional lumber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Johnson Air Service, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Johnson, Phil Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100294595
    Abstract: A scaffolding apparatus is contemplated that in one aspect provides extendable leg members for allowing the scaffolding apparatus to be erected on a non-level surface. In another aspect, the scaffolding apparatus provides a collapsible support assembly including collapsible arms which are configured to extend from the scaffolding apparatus to provide added stability to a platform, mud board or similar structure placed horizontally across the platform support. The scaffolding apparatus has the benefits of improved structural stability for either the scaffolding apparatus itself or objects that may be placed on the scaffolding apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Jason Todd Osburn
  • Patent number: 7644899
    Abstract: A saw horse comprises a pair of frames each assembled from a plurality of wooden struts joined by metal formings of sheet stock. Fabric hinges join the frames at their upper ends. The metal formings are positioned and closed around the beams with piercings engaging the fabric hinges. Spreader struts are also hinged by a fabric strap that permits the spreader struts to lay in horizontal positions when the frames are pulled into an A-shape, and to be oriented in side-by-side vertical positions when the frames are folded together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventor: Anthony Fasanella
  • Patent number: 7240705
    Abstract: A table for portable miter saws or the like comprising a hinged flat rectangular surface portions from which depends a centrally located, longitudinal keel. A sawhorse-like collapsible stand of two opposed leg assemblies forms a keel gap or slot upon erection within which the longitudinal keel snugly fits, thereby supporting the table surface. The leg assemblies have upper and middle cross members between end legs and the leg assemblies are attached at the end legs at each end thereof by upward folding hinge brackets. The upper cross members are trapezoidal in cross section, forming the vertical inner walls of the keel gap or slot when erected. The leg assemblies fold together and the table folds at its hinges for transport and storage. Levelers are provided for supporting a workpiece above the table top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventor: Toby Alger
  • Patent number: 6896102
    Abstract: An apparatus used in the assembly and structure of tables, benches, sawhorses, and scaffolds. In particular, the invention discloses a U-beam top joint with lumber end gripper used with a U-beam splay bar, which are used in pairs or greater multiples to hold pieces of lumber in the required position to form a structure. The combination can be readily transported to a recreation or construction site and used to assemble a picnic table, bench, sawhorse with lumber fence, bench, scaffold or like structure with available lumber, cut to form the desired height for the structure. The U-beam top joint with lumber end gripper and the U-beam splay bar interact with the lumber legs and cross-beam such that an increase in load on the cross-beam causes a proportional increase in the rigidity and stability of the structure. The U-beam top joint and the U-beam splay bar each have side lumber brackets by which multiple top joints and splay bars can be linked to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventor: James W. Nichol
  • Patent number: 6758307
    Abstract: A heavy duty sawhorse brace comprising an elongated top horizontal channel, two elongated side leg channels and a brace plate. The channels are U-shaped and configured to receive the members used to construct the sawhorse. The channels further include at least one aperture configured to receive at least one fastener for removably attaching the sawhorse members to the brace. The brace plate extends from the top horizontal channel to each side leg channel, providing increased stability. The side leg channels are oriented such that, when the sawhorse is assembled, the leg members angle away from the center of the sawhorse. The leg members at each end also angle out from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Allen Ols
  • Patent number: 6755282
    Abstract: A materials support including a pair of leg supports and a horizontal support, the leg supports including a tubular member adapted to snugly receive a portion of said horizontal support and a pair of laterally extending legs, the legs being integral with the tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher Neal Herold
  • Patent number: 6681895
    Abstract: A pivoting leg assembly (10) for a sawhorse, the leg assembly comprising: a pair of pivotally movable leg members (40), the leg members movable between a storage position and operative position; a mounting body (50) for mounting the pair of leg members, the mounting body including a bridging member (70), a first support portion (80) having two first arms (82), and a second support portion (90) having two second arms (92); the bridging member extending between the two first arms; the second arms located within the first arms to form a gap between each respective first arm and second arm; wherein each leg member is pivotally mounted to at least one of the arms and sandwiched between a respective first arm and second arm within the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Inventor: Keith David Virtue
  • Patent number: 6612401
    Abstract: A sawhorse is disclosed that provides stability, easy assembly and disassembly, and ability to handle heavy loads and is inexpensive to manufacture. Brackets that have a C-shaped collar for holding the ends of a cross member and leg receptacles for holding standard dimension lumber used for legs of the sawhorse. All pieces are designed to spread the forces of the load. An optional elevation bar helps facilitate the cutting of material without cutting through the sawhorse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventors: Tommy Price, Charles W. Nolen, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030159886
    Abstract: Sawhorse brackets include a pair of rigid metal bodies. Each body has a receptacle with an axis and two legs that depend from the body. The legs are positioned along a plane which is transverse to the axis and diverge from the axis. The rigid legs increase the strength of the resulting sawhorse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Lawrence Robert McGillis, Bjarne Thorkild Pedersen
  • Patent number: 6564903
    Abstract: A sawhorse is constructed with brackets allowing the legs of the sawhorse to fold into a compact unit by having the legs interleave when folded. The legs pivot about a plane that is canted to allow each leg to rotate without interfering with any other leg. The length of the legs are not restricted in any fashion. The legs may also be locked in both the extended, or service position as well as the closed position. The bracket may be constructed of as few as two unique parts, and a pair may be nested together for compact shipping, storage, and display on a store shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventor: Russell S. Krajec
  • Publication number: 20030000770
    Abstract: A pivoting leg assembly (10) for a sawhorse, the leg assembly comprising: a pair of pivotally movable leg members (40), said leg members movable between a storage position and operative position; a mounting body (50) for mounting said pair of leg members said mounting body including a bridging member (70), a first support portion (80) having two first arms (82), and a second support portion (90) having two second arms (92); said bridging member extending between said two first arms; said second arms located within said first arms to form a gap between each respective first arm and second arm; wherein each leg member is pivotally mounted to at least one of said arms and sandwiched between a respective first arm and second arm within the gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Keith David Virtue
  • Publication number: 20020038741
    Abstract: The present invention is a bracket for constructing a sawhorse. The sawhorse constructed with the brackets allows the legs of the sawhorse to fold into a compact unit by having the legs interleave when folded. The legs pivot about a plane that is canted to allow each leg to rotate without interfering with any other leg. The length of the legs are not restricted in any fashion. The legs may also be locked in both the extended, or service position as well as the closed position. The bracket may be constructed of as few as two unique parts, and a pair may be nested together for compact shipping, storage, and display on a store shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Inventor: Russell S. Krajec