Desk Or Table Patents (Class 190/11)
  • Patent number: 11448360
    Abstract: A system for mounting an inspection device to a case are provided. The system can include a case including a mounting base configured on a side of the case. The system can also include an adjustable stand removably coupled to the case via the mounting base. The adjustable stand can include a receiving portion removably coupled to the mounting base. The adjustable stand can also include a telescopic structure. The telescopic structure can have a plurality of segments. At least one segment can extend longitudinally from a second segment via at least one adjustment mechanism configured on the second segment. The adjustable stand can also include a device holder removably coupled to the second end of the telescopic structure. The device holder can be configured to removably couple with an inspection device. Apparatus and methods of mounting an inspection device to a case are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Tang, Gerard Frederick Beckhusen, Jeffrey Quesnel, Jason Pennell
  • Patent number: 11427325
    Abstract: A table apparatus includes a table device and a table support structure that is connected to the table device. The table support structure includes a carrier structure and a table support linkage. The carrier structure is connected to the table support linkage via a single pivot connection. The table device is pivotable about only the single pivot connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Adient Aerospace, LLC
    Inventors: James Mehlos, Jonathan Peter Cansfield, James Davis, Benjamin McGeever, David P. Heiss
  • Patent number: 10973206
    Abstract: Pet travel luggage and carriers configured to organize pet essentials for an extended duration are described. The luggage and the carrier include a body, a lid attached to the body at an opening, and a feeding station. The feeding station comprises a flexible fold down flap hinged to an outer edge of a side of the body proximate the bottom side. The flap deploys along a horizontal surface such that an interior surface of the flap receives a removable mat. The removable mat receives a pair of collapsible bowls. The flap is secured in a closed position to an outer surface of the side of the body by a fixation element. The luggage also includes a removable dividing panel that divides a hollow interior of the body into at least two unsymmetrical sections. At least one of the at least two sections receives a pair of stackable containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: OVERLAND, LLC.
    Inventors: Alan Friedgood, Linda Staffin El-Fakir
  • Patent number: 10924642
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide an apparatus for securing a camera to a Point-of-Sale (POS) device. The apparatus includes an arm assembly having a first arm section and a second arm section. The second arm section is couplable to the first arm section and has a structure that complements the first arm section. The arm assembly is configured for mounting on a light arm of a POS device by securing the first arm section and the second arm section around the light arm using one or more screws. The apparatus also includes a detachable camera housing configured for attaching to a distal end of the arm assembly and for housing a camera. The camera housing has an opening for a lens of the camera. The apparatus further includes a protective layer configured for disposing in the camera housing to protect the lens of the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Michael Bertuca, Brandon Matthew Hodges, Natasha Lynn Crawford
  • Patent number: 10465916
    Abstract: A kitchen box for camping in which various types of camping equipment are installed or accommodated and a collapsible table is provided. The kitchen box for camping includes a case which accommodates camping equipment, and one or more plates connected to the case and may be folded or unfolded, such that the kitchen box for camping may be convenient, may be easily installed, and may provide a wide space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Inventor: SoonGyu Park
  • Patent number: 10315674
    Abstract: A portable storage device that includes a storage body comprising a plurality of sides enclosing a space suitable for storing items therein, and a wheel assembly coupled to the storage body suitable for enabling transportation of the portable storage device over a surface. The wheel assembly includes one or more wheels that can be pivoted around axle assemblies. During storage or use of the portable storage device, the wheels may be pivoted inward to a storage position. When the user is ready to move or transport the portable storage device on its wheels, the wheels may be pivoted outward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventor: James Daniel Grappe
  • Patent number: 10268111
    Abstract: A phosphor wheel includes a disc-shaped substrate and a phosphor ring fixedly bonded to the substrate. At least three cut-out sections or openings are formed on a rim of the substrate. The shortest length from the center of the substrate to inner edges of the cut-out sections or inner edges of the openings is generally equal to a radius of an outer circumference of the phosphor ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Ikeda, Masafumi Tanaka, Shigekazu Yamagishi
  • Patent number: 10206495
    Abstract: An open-top cargo box transformable into a picnic table with attached benches releaseably attaches to a skeleton carrier equipped with a draw bar that engages a vehicle receiver hitch. When configured as a cargo box, a first bench functions as a floor of the box, the centrally-folded table top functions as a rear wall, and the second bench functions as the front wall. Four side panels, each of which is rigidly secured to one end of a bench and pivotally secured to a corner of a table top half, function as side walls. When transformed into a table with attached benches, the first bench and its attached side panels are lifted upwardly and rotated rearwardly 270 degrees, while unfolding the table top. Detachable end braces interconnect the ends of both benches, forming a rigid structure. Two folding leg assemblies beneath each bench support the entire structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Inventor: David Garside Smith
  • Patent number: 10052992
    Abstract: A travel tray having a flexible magnetically receptive, dry erase play surface permitting a child user to “stick” magnetic pieces to the play surface as desired as well as write or draw on the play surface using non-toxic dry erase markers is described. Variations include side pockets to store play items, such as markers, magnets, small toys and snacks. The side pockets typically include a mesh outer layer permitting a child or caretaker to see what is contained in the pockets at a glance without having to reach therein. In one variation a side pocket having a solid waterproof fabric outer layer is provided wherein the pocket is sized to receive a beverage container and includes an opening lined with an elastic band to assist in holding the container in place in an upright orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Alyson Probst
  • Patent number: 10005480
    Abstract: A portable box table that includes a storage body comprising a plurality of sides enclosing a space suitable for storing items therein, and a wheel assembly coupled to the storage body suitable for enabling transportation of the portable box table over a ground surface. A side of the storage body is configured to be detachable from the storage body, wherein the detachable side further includes extendable legs coupled to an underneath surface of the detachable side, wherein the extendable legs are configured to retract in a storage position parallel and adjacent to the underneath surface of the detachable side, and wherein the extendable legs are configured to extend from the storage position to an extended position to support a work surface of the detachable side in a position substantially parallel to the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Inventor: James Daniel Grappe
  • Patent number: 9734662
    Abstract: A gaming table device which can determine frauds precisely and human errors is provided. A plurality of antennas for reading medium identification information of the game medium disposed on a game table through a wireless communication are disposed at locations spaced away from each other, and when a first antenna of the plurality of antennas is selected, a second antenna spaced at a predetermined distance from the first antenna of the plurality of antennas is selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignees: UNIVERSAL ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, ARUZE GAMING AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Kazuki Emori, Toru Sugawara, Kouichi Matsumoto, Shinsuke Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 9516941
    Abstract: A collapsible holder has a front panel, a rear panel, a bottom panel, and two or more arms extending from the rear panel to the front panel. One or more apertures extend through the rear panel for attachment of a neck strap. The front panel, the rear panel, and the bottom panel are formed from a single piece of material, such that the rear panel and the front panel are hingedly connected to, and extend upward from, opposite ends of the bottom panel. The arms may be pivotably connected to the connectors. Additionally, a spring may be incorporated to bias the bottom panel toward the rear panel. The biasing of the bottom panel to the rear panel, combined with the hinged nature of the panels and the pivoting arms, creates lateral compression between the front panel and the rear panel. An accessory compartment may also extend from the rear panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventor: John Moulton
  • Patent number: 9380847
    Abstract: A mobile work station system which is adapted to be utilized in a wide range of locations for a wide range of uses, such as functioning as an eating table, work area, computer desk, television stand and the like. The mobile work station system generally includes a case including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is hingedly secured to the second portion. A pair of cup holders extend from either side of the first portion for storing various beverages therein. A pair of dry-erase boards extend from either side of the second portion in a retractable manner. An attachment receiver is positioned on the lower end of the first portion for attaching a tripod attachment. A pair of mounting members are positioned within a slot formed in the second portion for suspending the present invention from various structures, such as a fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Inventor: Anthony W. Killebrew
  • Patent number: 9192107
    Abstract: A stackable elevated planter has a rectangular or oval body that holds potting soil. Two or four legs sockets are attached to and extend away from the bottom of the planter body to define a rectangle. Legs are provided such that each leg has one end sized to fit within one of the leg sockets. The legs have a length less that the length of the rectangle and an average width which is less than one fourth of the width of the rectangle such that the four legs can be laid next to one another within the planter body and a similar second planter will fit within that planter. The body of the second planter may be positioned over the four legs such that the leg sockets of the second planter body extend beyond the four legs and the leg sockets of the second planter may rest on the top surface of the base of the first planter. An optional shelf that fits within the planter body for storage and is attached to the legs when the planter is assembled may also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Patent number: 9113701
    Abstract: A foldable table/chairs set is disclosed. The foldable table/chairs set may include a foldable table surface; a chair set including a plurality of foldable chairs; and a supporting element that is used to conjugate with the table surface to form a table when the supporting element is fully extended, wherein when the supporting element is folded, a receiving space located at a lower portion of one side of the supporting element is created to receive said folded table surface and chairs therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: IP Power Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Shou Qiang Zhu
  • Publication number: 20150144446
    Abstract: A portable document transport and desk device includes a first generally rectangular member having a second generally rectangular member pivotally secured along a bottom end, and an extension member that is pivotally connected along a top end. A pocket is located along the inside facing surface of the first member, and a clip is located along an outside facing surface of the second member. The device transitioning between a briefcase when the first and second members are in the closed position, and a portable desk which can be hung from a steering wheel when the device is in an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventor: JOSEPH JACOBSEN
  • Patent number: 8955656
    Abstract: A luggage table adapted to couple to a suitcase and provide a conveniently located, relatively stable platform on which to place personal effects, is described. The luggage table typically rests securely on top of the suitcase, with an aperture in the residing in the middle of the luggage table and a suitcase handle protruding therethrough. In some embodiments, the luggage table includes a surface having a relatively high coefficient of friction, in order to reduce the chances of an item stored thereupon from sliding. In some embodiments, the luggage table includes vessel holders adapted to receive beverage containers such as coffee cups, drinking glasses, or beverage bottles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventors: Angela Foster, Gary Jones
  • Patent number: 8919507
    Abstract: A display stand case table provides additional utility for users attending tradeshows, conventions and similar events by providing a work table or display table usable for various purposes. In addition to including a protective housing for transporting displays stands, the case is convertible to a table configuration wherein a carried tabletop is supported by a top edge of the case along with a related hinged lid. In this way, the tabletop is of sufficient size for the display of promotional items, samples, brochures, etc. while also being sufficiently supported. In addition, a secondary lid is provided at an interim location along one side of the case body. The secondary lid can be supported in a substantially horizontal orientation, thus providing an additional supporting shelf. It is contemplated that this secondary support shelf provides a surface to hold or contain audio visual equipment, laptop computers or promotional materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Parizek, Jim Sommerville, Curtis Lindblom, Paul Guetter
  • Patent number: 8919508
    Abstract: A portable suitcase tabletop system features a suitcase with a u-shaped telescopic handle located on a suitcase top surface. The telescopic handle slides out and away from the suitcase top surface when extended. The suitcase features a plurality of wheels located on a suitcase bottom surface. The system features a planar table pivotally located on a suitcase rear surface or a suitcase front surface. A U-shaped bar is slides out from the suitcase rear surface or the suitcase front surface next to a table bottom surface. The bar supports the table. The table and the bar are located in a zippered pouch. A telescopic front support slides out from a front support cavity located in the suitcase rear surface or the suitcase front surface close to the suitcase bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventors: Monica E. Halko, Karen Heitz
  • Patent number: 8905207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an item of luggage (101) incorporating a collapsed resting support (125) which when erected may be used to support portions of a resting person (55) in a forwards leaning seated position. The item of luggage comprises an external casing (102) that extends across a plurality of sides of the item of luggage, and a personal resting support (125) for supporting a resting seated person's upper torso, the personal resting support being removeably affixable to a side (103) of the casing when not in use for resting support of a seated person. The resting support includes a main supporting section (126) for supporting a seated user's upper torso in a forwards leaning seated position, and at least two supporting legs (117, 118; 146) for supporting the main supporting section and which in use extend downwardly from the main supporting section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Gordon Blackwood Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20140299428
    Abstract: A retractable table system integrated into luggage is disclosed herein. The table can be retracted and deployed along with the telescopic retractable handle system employed in luggage. The table retracts inside the luggage compartment for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: Anthony Michael Gadbois
  • Publication number: 20140238799
    Abstract: A hand truck equipped with a tabletop for providing a work station and a bottom for carrying object(s). The bottom, which has wheels, is connected to a back, which has a handle. Objects are easier to move around because of the wheels and the basic lever system made of the back and bottom. The work station is attached to the back and can be used when the hand truck is upright. This hand truck is convenient because it can be used in environments that lack tables or shelves as a work station without requiring an extra piece of equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Sandeep K. Sharma
  • Publication number: 20140216873
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ordinary backpack for carrying and/or storing a portable computer (laptop), but having the feature or innovation of folding telescopic legs and a rigid detachable base for mouse use and a detachable cup holder on the side of the backpack. The product can thus be used by any person in plazas, parks, universities, airports, etc., and in any place having wireless interne. Said backpack-portable desk avoids the need to work with the portable computer on a person's legs when the person is not in a suitable place, and avoids the immobility inherent to such a position. The use of said backpack also prevents the computer from transferring heat to the legs, which could be harmful over time. The invention is extremely simple, practical and rapid to use and presents no complications to anyone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Jose Jesus Heriberto Torres Montes
  • Patent number: 8693065
    Abstract: A carry case includes a body, a cover, and a lock unit. The body houses an image scanner. The cover is supported with respect to the body such that the cover can rotate around a longitudinal direction of the body. The lock unit locks the cover to the body in a closing state in which the cover covers the body after being rotated with respect to the body in an approaching direction along which the cover approaches the body. The cover is rotated with respect to the body in a withdrawing direction opposite to the approaching direction while the lock held by the lock unit is being released, so that the cover is developed to form a discharge path of a read medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: PFU Limited
    Inventor: Mikio Murosaki
  • Patent number: 8678227
    Abstract: A leg assembly for selective attachment to a portable support structure having a base and removable lid. The leg assembly includes a plurality of legs that are selectively attachable to both the base and lid. When attached, the legs extending from the base to the lid thereby supporting the lid. The legs are substantially parallel to one another. The assembly further includes at least one cross member extending between two of the legs to stabilize and prevent lateral movement of the legs. The cross member also abutingly contacts and supports the lid whereby the base and lid function as a support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Hardigg Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher H. Patstone
  • Patent number: 8616354
    Abstract: A configurable briefcase desktop having two generally planar support columns, each support column having a fixed length section and an extendable section. The extendable section of each support column is comprised of a scissors linkage and an elongated foot member. The elongated foot member provides improved load distribution across the surface supporting the invention. Embodiments typically include a fold lock mechanism to releasably lock each support column in its folded configuration. Other embodiments have a support stiffening mechanism adapted to yieldably resist movement of its respective support member from its support configuration. Further embodiments comprise at least one load sensor system to provide a warning signal when the extendable section of a support column is in extended configuration and subjected to a compression force in excess of a predetermined amount. In some embodiments the fold lock mechanism and support stiffening mechanism of a particular support column may be mechanically ganged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Vatche Azirian
  • Patent number: 8613349
    Abstract: The present invention features a portable suitcase tabletop system having a suitcase with a generally u-shaped telescopic handle and a plurality of wheels located on the suitcase bottom surface. The system has a table with a table bottom surface pivotally attached to a generally u-shaped telescopic table mount. A first table mount rod is located in a first table mount tube and a second table mount rod is located in a second table mount tube. The first table mount tube and the second table mount tube are located on a suitcase rear surface. In a first closed position, the table is located parallel with and pivoted against the suitcase rear surface. In a second open position, the table is pivoted into a position on a plane parallel with the suitcase top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Inventors: Monica E. Halko, Karen Heitz
  • Patent number: 8556276
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aid cart for storing and transporting emergency or other supplies. The aid cart serves as a transportable storage container and is convertible into various configurations that can be used to provide first responder aid and relief, and transforms into various tools to help clean-up and rebuild after a disaster has occurred. In this manner, the aid cart enables victims to quickly care for themselves, their families, and their neighbors, and encourages victims to immediately begin the clean-up and rebuilding process. The aid cart is convertible into different configurations using various tubes. Hub brackets on either side of the aid cart include adapters to which any of the tubes can be connected. The tubes can be connected to the adapters to form different configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Troy Bengtzen
    Inventor: Troy Bengtzen
  • Patent number: 8517155
    Abstract: A mobile base for a luggage case includes a base and two supports. The base includes two aligned sleeves. Each of the sleeves has an inner threaded hole at a central portion thereof. The two supports are movably connected to the sleeves. Each of the supports has a cylinder and an outer threaded section. The outer threaded section is adapted to engage with the inner threaded hole. Thereby, the mobile base of the present invention is suitable for various luggage cases, providing an easy and convenient adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Patent number: 8485327
    Abstract: The luggage with integrated eating surface includes a standard piece of wheeled luggage having an eating surface that folds out from a top surface of the wheeled luggage. The top surface of the luggage folds upwards to reveal the eating surface and cup holder. The eating surface is suspended above an inner surface, which protects the contents of the luggage from liquids and other debris. The suspension of the eating surface from the inner surface also enables a cup or container to hang from the cup holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: Tiffany Dalrymple
  • Publication number: 20130153351
    Abstract: A portable laptop support system including a laptop bag having a telescoping handle and a foldable stand pivotably secured to the telescoping handle. The foldable stand is pivotable to and from a use configuration and a stored configuration. The handle includes a grip with at least one receiving groove operable to receive a portion of the foldable stand when the foldable stand is in the stored configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Harry F. House, III
  • Publication number: 20130099648
    Abstract: A rolling bag/luggage that is composed of a seat—a desk—storage area for the desk and other supplies. The drawer can be used with or without the organizer. All of these pieces of furniture are constructed into this rolling that organizes the life of a busy person on the go. This luggage has strong rollers and adjustable handles for easy use. This luggage has large storage areas with outside compartments to make supplies readily accessible. This convenient mobile office in a bag comes with the comfort of a seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Jonie Thames Moore
  • Publication number: 20130032443
    Abstract: The electronically equipped suitcase device provides several advantages to a traveler and is provided in a size commensurate with carry-on capability for airlines. The slot contains telescopic posts adjacent to the suitcase back. Collars are pivotally disposed upwardly on the telescopic posts in pivotal support of a table for a laptop, writing, reading, or other convenience. The table is supported. The table has a distally disposed lip to prevent objects sliding off. A solar panel is provided in the table top that provides for charging a battery pack disposed within the suitcase. The battery pack may also be charged by existing outlet plug-in. The handle atop the telescopic posts importantly includes power in and power out, along with multiple USB ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Darmanto S. Soedomo
  • Patent number: 8322291
    Abstract: A dismantable writing desk storable in a case is described. The desk comprises a foldable base; a cover in the form of a housing coupled on the base and serving as a case to store the desk; a leg attached to the cover lower part; a left and right walls coupled to the cover and formed by a lower half and an upper half coupled to each other; and, a foldable board mounted to the left and right walls. To store the desk, the foldable board is detached and folded; the walls are detached and their halves are decoupled; the cover is detached from the base and the leg detaches from the cover, storing therein the base, the leg and both walls halves. In an embodiment, the desk is provided with transparent vertical panels mounted on the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: Ricardo Ceballos-Godefroy
  • Publication number: 20120217109
    Abstract: A suitcase may include at least two panels defining a pocket, a substantially planar object sized for receipt within a pocket, at least one guide joined to at least one of the at least two panels, and at least one connection assembly joining the substantially planar object to the at least one guide. The substantially planar object may be a table. The at least one connection assembly and the at least one guide may be configured to allow the at least one connection assembly to move along the guide. The at least one connection assembly may further be configured to allow the table to pivot relative to an outer surface of the suitcase. The table may be supported by an upper outer surface of the suitcase. The table may provide a working surface for a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Samsonite IP Holdings S.a r.l.
    Inventors: William L. King, Kyle F. Gendreau
  • Patent number: 7987955
    Abstract: The retracting luggage work station is a rolling suitcase with a retractable shelf that extends out from the top of the suitcase and provides support for a portable laptop computer or food or beverage items while waiting at an airport or other transportation terminal. The shelf also can function as a seat. Vertical telescoping support members are attached to the front of the shelf, and the back of the shelf engages a slot on the interior of the extendable handles of the suitcase permitting the shelf to be height adjustable. An integral carrying strap is attached to the top of the suitcase for aid in stowing the luggage work station in an overhead compartment or under an airplane seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Jeffery L. Puchalski
  • Patent number: 7987800
    Abstract: A folding table includes two tabletop halves pivotally joined together at an axle, with one or more legs connected to each half. A transport member, such as a wheel is mounted on the axle. To transform the table from an “in-use” condition to a “transport” condition, the legs are collapsed to seat adjacent to the underside of the associated tabletop half. The tabletop halves are then pivoted toward each other until the undersides are in facing relationship to each other. So pivoting the tabletop halves exposes the transport member, which can be positioned against the ground to roll or slide the table to a different location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: GSC Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Farber, Jason C. Farber
  • Publication number: 20110108381
    Abstract: A convertible luggage or storage case having wheels and a telescoping or extending handle that may extend generally linearly from a retracted position to at least one, and preferably a plurality, of extended positions, so that case may be wheeled from one location to another. Handle may include a pair of arms and a cross-piece and also may pivot about an end opposite the cross-piece to form a leg, which may be part of a stand for case. Prior to pivoting, a second leg having a pair of arms and a cross-piece may be located generally coplanar with the handle or first leg, preferably in the interior space between arms. The second leg may pivot at a point between the cross-piece and the opposite end, and an end of the second leg may be located in a groove. As such, the first and second legs may cooperate to form a stand for the case, elevating the case for convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Brian D. Gibson
  • Publication number: 20110088986
    Abstract: An inflatable furniture comprises a packing unit and an air bag. The packing unit is a T-shaped unitary laminar body and includes a back portion, two first covering portions and a second covering portion, the first covering portions extend from both lateral sides of the back portion and the second covering portion extends from a middle of the back portion and is located between the two first covering portions, the second covering portion of the packing unit is provided around its periphery with first zipper teeth to be engaged with second zipper teeth which are formed around a periphery of the first covering portion and the back portion of the packing unit, so that the back portion, the first covering portion and the second covering portion are connected together to form the packing unit in the form of a luggage case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Li-Li CHEN, Martin Lin
  • Patent number: 7909148
    Abstract: A combination food cooler and table assembly includes a cooler base having an insulated cavity covered by a removable lid and a table assembly overlying the cooler lid. A table sub-panel has two legs that slide within table leg sleeves at opposite ends of the cooler base. A table top mounted over the sub-panel includes a central panel and a pair of drop leaves hingedly attached to opposite sides of the central panel. A pair of handhold openings in the sub-panel, accessed through hinged covers at the ends of the central panel, permit the user to raise the table assembly to a desired height. The central panel is mounted atop the sub-panel by means of a swivel mechanism that permits the table top to be rotated about its central axis 90 degrees with respect to the sub-panel when the drop leaves are raised outwardly and upwardly from a vertical or transport position to a horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventors: Larry D. Miller, Karen C. Miller
  • Patent number: 7901018
    Abstract: A portable workstation, in one embodiment, includes a base unit and a table. The base unit includes one or more vertical support members and a platform extending horizontally from the vertical support member. The platform forms the top of the base unit in an upright position. The table is configured to extend from the top of the base unit and includes a support leg. The table transitions between an extended position and a storage position. When the table is in the extended position, the table provides support to the base unit of the workstation, forming an integrated tripod system. Thus, the base unit may be compact and easily transported in a storage position; however, the platform and the table when extended may provide an ample work surface at a traditional working height. The base unit may include a frame structure and may be transported on wheels or carried like a back pack in certain embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Joe D. Baughman
  • Publication number: 20110017563
    Abstract: A configurable briefcase desktop having two generally planar support columns, each support column having a fixed length section and an extendable section. The extendable section of each support column is comprised of a scissors linkage and an elongated foot member. The elongated foot member provides improved load distribution across the surface supporting the invention. Embodiments typically include a fold lock mechanism to releasably lock each support column in its folded configuration. Other embodiments have a support stiffening mechanism adapted to yieldably resist movement of its respective support member from its support configuration. Further embodiments comprise at least one load sensor system to provide a warning signal when the extendable section of a support column is in extended configuration and subjected to a compression force in excess of a predetermined amount. In some embodiments the fold lock mechanism and support stiffening mechanism of a particular support column may be mechanically ganged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Vatche Azirian
  • Patent number: 7870937
    Abstract: This is a combination computer work station, cosmetic desk, casual/open tote and luggage set device. The device is easily transported and the area to push or pull luggage may be expanded to stow various pieces of luggage. Luggage may be partially filled yet secured by the divider device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventor: Albert Arnao
  • Patent number: 7819247
    Abstract: The present invention is a multifunction carrying case that is capable of carrying a laptop computer and converting into a laptop stand. The height of the laptop stand is telescoping, allowing for use in different situations. The case-stand combination comprises a housing similar to a hard-sided briefcase. The bottom compartment of the housing comprises a platform with a stand assembly beneath it. The stand assembly comprises a top base, telescoping risers and a bottom base. Until deployed, the bottom base is contiguous with the exterior surface of the bottom compartment. When deployed, the stand assembly is a “Z”-type shape to counterbalance the weight of the housing and a laptop computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: Pedro Felipe Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20100236884
    Abstract: A luggage table that is configured to be securely and seamlessly attached to the handle of typical luggage in such a manner that the user can cater the table to the user's needs via adjustments and positioning. The table is such that it can be seamlessly stored in an outer luggage pocket and also removed from this pocket. The table also contains a reinforcement piece to maintain balance and account for weight issues. A locking mechanism is adjustable so that the table can be tilted to virtually any degree to accommodate a traveler regardless of the external constraints, conditions or limitations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Trina D. Brown
  • Publication number: 20100187063
    Abstract: A tray (10) for supporting a laptop computer (40) has a generally T-shaped handle (11) attached to a generally rectangular support body (12). The body (12) has a pair of spaced apart longer parallel side rails (13, 14) connected by a bottom rail (15) and a top rail (16). The bottom rail (15) is generally planar to provide a resting surface for a front edge of the computer (40). The top rail (16) has a pair of friction devices (17, 18) mounted thereon and the handle (11) has a stem (19) attached to the top rail (16) between the friction devices. An alternate embodiment handle (52) has a cross-bar (20) attached to the top rail (16) by a pair of legs (55, 56) and the cross-bar has a friction device (54) mounted thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Sperry
  • Publication number: 20100175960
    Abstract: A wheeling frame for a suitcase which has its own rolling wheels includes a frame supporting a pair of leaning wheels arranged at ends of a pair of pivotable legs, with a first wheel arranged at the end of a first leg and a second wheel arranged at the end of a second leg. The leg positions are adjustable between a stowed position and a deployed, adjustable position extending at an angle to the frame. The legs have a movable pivoting axis and adjustable lengths. A handle system at a proximal end of the frame is adjustable in length and angle, and is operable in conjunction with the leaning wheels to roll the suitcase in a stable leaning position, to allow walking the suitcase on steps of a staircase, and to be converted into a suitcase table, to ease packing and unpacking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Max MOSKOWITZ, Dov KATZ, Bezalel KATZ
  • Patent number: 7584830
    Abstract: A suitcase and desk combination device includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends between the top and bottom walls. The peripheral wall has a break therein and that defines an opening for accessing an interior of the housing. The bottom wall has a bottom edge, a top edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The bottom wall is substantially planar. Each of a plurality of legs extends into the top wall. Each of the legs has a free end and each of the legs is selectively telescoping so that the free ends may be selectively positionable in a stored position adjacent to the top wall or in an extended position extending away from the top wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Inventor: Jeremy A. Smith
  • Patent number: 7574964
    Abstract: A folding table includes two tabletop halves pivotally joined together at an axle, with one or more legs connected to each half. A transport member, such as a wheel is mounted on the axle. To transform the table from an “in-use” condition to a “transport” condition, the legs are collapsed to seat adjacent to the underside of the associated tabletop half. The tabletop halves are then pivoted toward each other until the undersides are in facing relationship to each other. So pivoting the tabletop halves exposes the transport member, which can be positioned against the ground to roll or slide the table to a different location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: GSC Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Farber, Jason C. Farber
  • Patent number: 7565970
    Abstract: An assembly for transporting and displaying multiple drumsticks for access, comprising, in combination an enclosure for transport of drumsticks and a stand, structure attached to the enclosure having collapsed position relative to the enclosure, for transport, the structure having an alternative deployed position in which the stand can be attached to said structure in upright supported position, there being a generally horizontal tray associated with said structure in said deployed position, and drumsticks removed from the enclosure and displayed on the tray for selective use by a drummer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Drum Workshop, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Erskine