Radially Hinged Support Arms Patents (Class 248/155.2)
  • Patent number: 9351578
    Abstract: A portable chair, configured to accommodate a seated user, includes a front pair of collapsible bars, a back pair of collapsible bars, a pair of joints, a center bar, a first set of lower bars, a second set of lower bars, and a sling. The center bar configured to securely couple the pair of back joints to each other. In some embodiments, at least one of the first set of lower bars has a first end permanently fixed to one of the joints, and a second end of first lower bars is configured to provide a point of contact with a ground surface. At least one of the second set of lower bars having a first end configured to be coupled to one of the joints, and wherein a second end of second lower bars is configured to provide a point of contact with a ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Alite Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel B. Homans, Tae Wan Kim, Kang S. Lim
  • Patent number: 9066592
    Abstract: A portable chair for outdoor activities that includes a blade that is inserted in the ground on one end of a main support and a seat on the other end of the main support. The blade and a mud stop bar resist displacement of the portable chair. A back rest support bar is attached to the seat and the main support. A back rest is attached to the back rest support bar. The back rest support bar may be completely disconnected or partially disconnected from the portable chair for transportation or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas J. Kinczkowski
  • Patent number: 8934252
    Abstract: A fiber panel system includes a chassis including a backplane; and at least a first blade configured to mount to the chassis. The first blade is moveable relative to the chassis between a refracted (closed) position and at least one extended position. The first blade includes a coupler arrangement for connecting together media segments. The first blade remains electrically connected to the backplane of the chassis when moving between the retracted and extended positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Anderson, Joseph C. Coffey, Ryan Kostecka, David Stone, Michael Wentworth
  • Patent number: 7740308
    Abstract: The present invention provides a telescoping leg with a seat configured to collapsibly nest there within during a stowed mode and configured to be extracted and provide a seating surface atop the telescoping leg for supporting a person during a deployed mode. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention a portable stool is provided comprising a leg and a seat configured to collapse and nest within the leg during a stowed mode, the seat configured to be extracted from the leg for providing a seating surface atop the leg for supporting a person during a deployed mode. The present invention can be compacted to a small size so that is can be easily carried in a purse, bag, or pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Shawn Shlomo Mishly
  • Patent number: 7369405
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a base (10), a securing member (30) and a bracket (50). A through hole (164, 184) is defined in the base. The securing member secured to base. A guiding groove (32) is defined in the securing member. The bracket is attached to the base, and has a latching tab (534, 544) and a post (536, 566). During engaging of the latching tab in the through hole of the base, the latching tab presses against an edge of the though hole. The bracket is thereby driven to slide forward on the base, with the post engaging in the guiding groove of the securing member. The bracket is thus secured to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Yu-Ming Xiao, Xian-Huang Gao
  • Patent number: 7316449
    Abstract: An expandable ambulatory walking device and method of use are disclosed. In one form, an ambulatory walking device includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end and a rubber contact material coupled to the first end. The device further includes an expandable handle coupled a second end of the elongated member and operable to be provided in a collapsed state providing a handle. The expandable handle is also operable to be provided in an expanded state to provide a seat for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventors: Mark W. Lynch, Peggy J. Lynch
  • Patent number: 6854696
    Abstract: A portable, foldable display apparatus that can be folded into a structure that is approximately one foot wide so that it can be easily stored. The apparatus is fitted with wheels so that the apparatus can be easily moved once it has been set up. An optional telescoping advertisement sign is provided. Multiple levels of display surfaces are provided. The apparatus can be used to display floral arrangements or other articles. The apparatus can be easily manufactured with display surfaces having different shapes to accommodate different merchandize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventor: Marcy Britigan
  • Patent number: 6192908
    Abstract: A combined seat and cane device comprised of a hollow tube with a handle pivotally connected at a top end, and a plurality of four seat support members with an attached fabric seat is removably inserted in a cavity at the top end in a manner to be deployed as required for forming a seat framework. At a lower end of the combined seat and cane device is a quadraped leg assembly that folds out and locks. The combined seat and cane device is easy to carry and caters to an individual's needs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Inventor: William M. Smith