Telescoping Patents (Class 248/188.5)
  • Patent number: 8317139
    Abstract: A display support includes a sliding module and a base module detachably connected to each other. The sliding module includes a first integral-formed frame and a second integral-formed frame movably disposed therein. When using the display support, the sliding module is joined in a receiving portion of the base module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Qisda Corporation
    Inventors: Yung-Chun Su, Chun-Jung Tsuo
  • Patent number: 8317141
    Abstract: A tripod configured with three tripod legs pivotally attached to a tripod plate comprises as components a coupling device, a connecting arrangement for the non-latching engagement of two tripod legs and a locking arrangement, which has a locking piece with a latching action and which has detent elements. In this way, in a closed position the tripod legs can be connected to and detached from each other very easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: NEDO GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Walter H. Fischer
  • Patent number: 8291840
    Abstract: Table, screwed on the floor by a sliding helix telescopic base itself screwed to the table-top in eccentric position, characterized by raising phase, lowering phase and simultaneously twisting of 180 degrees that allows the table-top to reduce the distance from seating during the raising phase and increment the distance during the lowering phase. Table is characterized by the presence of two elements that work at same time: the base and the table-top. The base is composed by two concentric Cylinders, “A Cylinder” and “B Cylinder”. The first Cylinder is screwed on the floor bolts using own flange interface while the “B Cylinder”, screwed on the table-top in eccentric position by bolts using own top flange interface. The table-top is the deck able to support different seating configurations(dining-table and couch-table).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Paolo Baracchia
  • Patent number: 8276526
    Abstract: An adjusting device having an inner tubular body, an outer tubular body configured to slide concentrically over the inner tubular body such that the inner tubular body and the outer tubular body can slide telescopically from a retracted position to an extended position. An actuator is configured to move the inner tubular body and the outer tubular body along the longitudinal axis in relation to one another and a supporting tube is provided and configured to slide concentrically on the inside of the outer tubular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Vehold B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Verweij
  • Patent number: 8256359
    Abstract: A height adjustable table is disclosed wherein all horizontal supports that span between legs have been eliminated to increase storage space and knee space in the area under the table work surface. A unique telescoping leg arrangement is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Baker Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Agee
  • Patent number: 8245652
    Abstract: A medical worktable has a base, a lifting device and a platform device. The base has a lower casing and an upper casing detachably connected to the lower casing. The lifting device is adjustably mounted on the base and has a pressurized air cylinder, an inner tube and an outer tube. The pressurized air cylinder is mounted in the upper casing and is securely mounted on the lower casing. The inner tube is mounted around the pressurized air cylinder and abuts the cylinder shaft. The outer tube is mounted around the inner tube and is securely mounted on a mounting board of the pressurized air cylinder. The platform device is mounted on the lifting device, is opposite to the base and has a mounting seat and a platform. The mounting seat is securely connected to the inner tube. The platform is mounted on a top of the mounting seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Modernsolid Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Jui Hung
  • Patent number: 8231088
    Abstract: The invention relates to an integrative three-segment tripod. The tripod has a main bracket and at least one stand leg having an upper segment, a middle segment and a lower segment. The upper segment, the middle segment, and the lower segment are each telescopically connected together. The stand leg further includes a locking unit and a safety device. The locking unit fixes the middle segment to the upper segment and simultaneously fixes the lower segment to the middle segment. The safety device is associated with the locking unit and keeps the locking unit in the fixing state when the locking unit is in the locking position. Therefore, each stand leg of the tripod can be controlled easily by a single locking unit, and the safety device prevents the rotation lever from inadvertent release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Ningbo Weifeng Image Equipment Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Weiming Lu
  • Patent number: 8226055
    Abstract: The leg device includes a base portion, extendable legs rotatable with respect to the base portion, and leg support members for rotatably supporting the extendable legs, wherein the extendable leg includes the first tubular member having a fitting hole portion formed in the vicinity of the upper end thereof. The second tubular member that is adjustable with respect to its protruding length from the lower end of the first tubular member is inserted into the first tubular member. The leg support member includes a pivot portion rotatably fitted in the fitting hole portion. In a state where the extendable leg is contracted, the upper end of the second tubular member is positioned upward of the pivot portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Velbon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Koichiro Nakatani
  • Patent number: 8210314
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a new and non-obvious device for adjusting the length of a leg associated with, for example a ladder, tripod or the like. Prior art leg adjustment devices are not without their problems being either extremely complicated and, therefore, expensive to build or difficult to use, heavy or limited to specific adjustment lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Rex J. Polak
  • Patent number: 8201782
    Abstract: A height adjustable stand comprises a base, a connecting member, a height extender, and a positioning mechanism. The base includes a support member protruding therefrom. The connecting member comprises a first surface and a first end frictionally and rotatably connected to the support member. The height extender is slidably connected to the connecting member and comprises a second surface and an upper connecting end for connecting with a flat panel display device. The positioning mechanism comprises a plurality of recessed portions formed in one of the first surface and the second surface, and a compressed elastic member slidably received in a receiving hole defined in the other one of the first surface and the second surface, one end of the elastic member being biased to be received in one of the plurality of recessed portions to locate the height extender in a desirable position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gang-Tao Fan
  • Patent number: 8162558
    Abstract: A nut assembly for quick adjustment of axial position relative to a threaded shaft. The nut is formed in two, physically separate sections, each having a surface portion with threads for mating engagement with the shaft. Each nut section is pivotally mounted to a bushing which surrounds the threaded shaft for movement of the nut threads into and out of engagement with the shaft threads. The sections are moved about their pivotal mountings by movement of a second bushing axially with respect to the first bushing through cooperative conical surfaces on the second bushing and on each of the nut sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Terry P. Warner
  • Publication number: 20120091770
    Abstract: The invention provides a support assembly for an item of furniture, which has an elongated support structure having a first pair of feet fast with a lower end thereof; a passage defining unit defining a guide passage fast with the support structure and extending lengthwise; a support member displaceable with respect to the support structure which has a second pair of feet at its lower end thereof; the displaceable support member also being provided with a guided pin complementary to and longitudinally slidably engaged in the guide passage, characterised thereby that the passage defining unit has a hollow adjustable guide member whereby the dimension of the passage is adjustable in accordance with the dimension of the pin; and the passage defining unit is fastenable to the support structure once it has been adjusted, such that the passage defining unit may first be adjusted to conform with the guide pin and then be fastened to the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: HEDERA AB
    Inventor: Rory Brooke
  • Publication number: 20120091299
    Abstract: An adjustable roller leg assembly, in a first embodiment, has a mounting cylinder, a housing cylinder, a bearing assembly, and a bearing engagement cylinder. The bearing assembly has a stem affixed to the housing cylinder, leaving the bearing protruding beyond the housing cylinder end. The bearing engagement cylinder is threadably inserted into the housing cylinder, which is threadably inserted into the mounting cylinder. The adjustable roller leg assembly is then attached to an article. Article movement occurs by rotation of the bearing engagement cylinder to engage the bearing against the housing, so that the bearing protrudes beyond the open end of the bearing engagement cylinder and contacts the floor. Stationary support is achieved by counter-rotating the bearing engagement cylinder until the bearing is completely contained therein, so that the bearing engagement cylinder contacts the floor. Article height adjustment is by housing cylinder rotation relative to the mounting plate cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Steven Levine
  • Patent number: 8157225
    Abstract: The invention relates to a monopod device for use with a camera, which uses one or more constant force helical springs to counterbalance the weight of a camera and lens, as well as a camera tilt mechanism, the combination of which effectively provides weight compensation that significantly reduces the lifting force required by a user to move the camera and provides stable image capture, camera control, and a reduced footprint when compared to existing tripods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Richard Earl Kephart
  • Publication number: 20120080571
    Abstract: The telescopic support with an internal brake provides a telescoping tube with a selectively actuable and adjustable internal braking mechanism. At least one lower opening is formed through a lower end of a sidewall of an inner hollow tube. A mounting plate is secured within the inner tube adjacent the lower end, and an element is secured to the mounting plate so that the resilient element projects through the lower opening. At least one brake pad is secured to the resilient element, so that the brake pad contacts an inner surface of an outer hollow tube when the internal brake is engaged. At least one cable is provided, with a lower end secured to the brake pad. An actuating mechanism linearly translates the upper end of the cable to selectively disengage the brake pad from the inner surface of the outer hollow tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: William Bishop
  • Patent number: 8123428
    Abstract: An apparatus for locking an inner telescoping member into a desired position within an outer telescoping member or sleeve. A locking mechanism is carried by the inner telescoping member and includes locking pins supported for motion between respective retracted positions and respective extended positions engaging detents in the outer telescoping member. A synchronizing ring is operatively connected to the locking pins such that synchronizing ring rotation moves the locking pins between the locking pins' respective retracted and extended positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Cignys
    Inventor: Robert C. Wareham
  • Publication number: 20120043436
    Abstract: Disclosed is a height adjustable leg for use with furniture, comprising: first and second tubular sections arranged to telescopically couple; an actuator arranged internally to the first and second sections to maintain a selected height; a bearing arranged between the first and second sections to allow smooth relative movement there between and to accommodate manufacturing tolerances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: G.J.M.S. HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventor: Stephen Atkinson
  • Patent number: 8117931
    Abstract: A drive for displacing and positioning at least two profile parts relative to each other, includes: a rotatable drive wheel, a motor coupled to a first profile part and to the drive wheel, a flexible material strip which is rigidly connected on at least one side to a second profile part, which material strip also engages on the drive wheel, and a guide for the flexible material strip connected in at least substantially stationary manner to the first profile part, wherein the distance between the guide and the drive wheel is greater than the distance between the point of engagement of the flexible material strip on the second profile and the drive wheel. The invention also includes a length-adjustable housing provided with the aforementioned drive and to an article of furniture, in the legs of which such drives are accommodated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Actiforce International B.V.
    Inventor: Dirk Jan Stoelinga
  • Publication number: 20120037768
    Abstract: A device (10), such as a ladder, scaffold, piece of furniture or a support for any other appliance has at least two legs (12;14), each of which has a slidable leg part (30;32) slidably positioned with respect to another part (18;20) of the device to form a leg having an adjustable length. A locking structure (34;36) is arranged to prevent movement of each of the slidable leg parts (30;32) with respect to said other part (18;20) of the device in a locked state of the locking structure (34;36), and to allow movement of each of the slidable leg parts (30;32) with respect to said other part (18;20) of the device in an unlocked state of the locking structure (34;36). A flexible member (38) interconnects the slidable leg parts (30;32) and is arranged such that it pulls the locking structure (34;36) into the unlocked position when strained under the action of gravity acting on at least one of the slidable leg parts (30;32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Henrik Seibaek
  • Patent number: 8104725
    Abstract: A lifting device for raising and lowering a litter box comprising a first platform for placing on a ground surface and a second platform for supporting the litter box, wherein the second platform is positioned above the first platform; one or more support components attached to the first platform to the second platform; wherein the second platform can move between an up position wherein the second platform is raised above the first platform a certain distance and a down position wherein the second platform contacts the first platform, wherein the second platform is biased in the up position caused by the support components and the second platform can be secured in the down position via a locking means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Barbara M. Kebre
  • Publication number: 20110284704
    Abstract: The present disclosure could generally provide a system for use with a furniture or desk assembly having an extendible leg assembly and retaining system. In one embodiment, the system could be easily and safely adjustable, while maintaining a particular height and overall structural integrity of a furniture or desk system to, for example, withstand considerable weight and pressure exerted thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Paragon Furniture LP
    Inventors: Steven Pryor, Robert L. Stewart
  • Patent number: 8056489
    Abstract: A telescopic column, in particular for height-adjustable tables, comprises a first member (1) and a second member (2) arranged telescopically relative to each other, wherein the first member (1) is provided with a rack (12) and the second member (2) with a gear wheel (5) in mesh with the rack. Configuring the rack as a plurality of holes (12) in the member (1) allows the column to be made of a thin sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Linak A/S
    Inventor: Jens Jørgen Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20110225903
    Abstract: A telescopic mast system includes a telescopic mast comprising a plurality of telescopic mast sections and a drive mechanism for extending and retracting the telescopic mast sections. The drive mechanism includes a rigid chain having one end connected to a last one of the telescopic mast sections to move the telescopic mast sections and a plurality of guide plates cooperating with the telescopic mast sections to prevent buckling of the rigid chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Said Lounis, Kevin Dombrowski
  • Patent number: 8016252
    Abstract: A display support includes a sliding module and a base module detachably connected to each other. The sliding module includes a first integral-formed frame and a second integral-formed frame movably disposed therein. When using the display support, the sliding module is joined in a receiving portion of the base module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Qiada Corporation
    Inventors: Yung-Chun Su, Chun-Jung Tsuo
  • Patent number: 8006946
    Abstract: A bird feeder that includes a bird feed holder having open top and bottom ends, a plurality of feeding ports disposed in a sidewall defining the holder, a plurality of perches each associated with an inlet of an associated feeding port and a removable base for engaging with the bottom end of the holder, the removable base having a closed position for sealing the bottom end of the holder so as to retain the bird feed therein and an open position in which the base is removed from the holder to enable access to the bottom end of the holder. One embodiment has a manually operated latch member supported by the base and supported for radial engagement so as to enable releasable securing of the removable base to the holder. In another embodiment a manually operated latch couples to a main body portion, the latch being supported for rotation with respect to the main body portion to releasably secure the base assembly to the housing. Also disclosed is a feeder support apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Droll Yankees, Inc.
    Inventor: James Vincent Bonnema
  • Patent number: 7967261
    Abstract: A locking device for multiple-section telescoping tubes wherein a smaller tube is telescopically retractable into or extensible from within a larger tube includes a pair of opposing blocks, disposed within the telescoping tubes, one block being attached to the smaller tube, the other block being configured to move laterally with respect to the first block when the blocks are moved longitudinally with respect to each other. Depending on the direction of longitudinal movement of the blocks, one block may be caused to bear against an inner side of the larger tube to resist retraction of the smaller tube, or the blocks may be allowed to move away from the inner side of the larger tube to allow free sliding extension of the smaller tube. The device also includes means for selectively longitudinally moving one of the blocks with respect to the other, so as to allow free sliding retraction of the smaller tube, when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: James F. Wilcox
  • Patent number: 7950615
    Abstract: A press-fit extendable support rod includes an outer pipe and an inner pipe sheatheable along the outer pipe. An end of a rope is fixed to the inner pipe, and another end of the rope is extendable outward. A press-fit buckle device is sheathed to a joint of the inner and outer pipes. A rotary arm is pivotally coupled to the press-fit buckle device, and an end of the rotary arm has a first operating portion, a second operating portion and a third operating portion. The rotary arm can be pivotally coupled to the press-fit buckle device by one of the operating portions, and another end of the rope is wound onto each operating portion. When the rotary arm is turned, the rope is pulled, turned around, and pressed at each operating portion, and the length of the inner pipe extended out of the outer pipe is adjusted and fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Jung-Wen Lu
  • Patent number: 7909301
    Abstract: A grip including at least two hinged monopods, each having an independent telescoping leg, the monopods in the closed position forming a hand grip, and a mounting assembly for mounting the grip on a device, and a method for forming the grip. Preferably, the telescopic leg includes a housing in each of the monopods and at least one spring biased leg telescopingly mounted in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Sagi Faifer
  • Patent number: 7908981
    Abstract: A height adjustable table is disclosed wherein all horizontal supports that span between legs have been eliminated to increase storage space and knee space in the area under the table work surface. A unique telescoping leg arrangement is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Agee
  • Publication number: 20110041739
    Abstract: The invention, relates to an adjusting device, comprising an inner tubular body (7), an outer tubular body (6) that can slide concentrically over the inner tubular body so that the inner tubular body and the outer tubular body can slide telescopically from a retracted position to an extended position, an actuator (15) to move the inner tubular body and the outer tubular body along the longitudinal axis in relation to one another and a supporting tube (10) which can slide concentrically on the inside of the outer tubular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Jan Verweij
  • Publication number: 20110011678
    Abstract: Expandable load bearing device for use on a ladder and comprising an outer member (20), an inner member (21) movable within the outer member, and ratchet means having a pawl (26) attachable to the outer member and a rack (22) attachable to the inner member, the pawl being movable into and out of engagement with the rack to prevent the movement of the inner member towards the outer member, and the pawl having a shoulder (36d) arranged to bear upon a load transfer member (24) on the outer member when the pawl is in engagement with the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: Lance Rodney Sheffield
  • Patent number: 7866268
    Abstract: A multi-configurable furniture assembly including height adjustable legs, a height adjustable pedestal support structure, a variable height foot support for cabinets and shelves and a panel wall assembly where each of the separate assemblies have finished and high quality appearances after a configuration is constructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Duane F. Nagel, Joylene M. Battey
  • Publication number: 20100314914
    Abstract: A chair is provided that permits a chair user to configure the chair to accommodate uneven terrain. The chair user manually grasps a strap, additionally grasps the chair at another location, and moves the strap toward the top of the chair. The strap movement releases in a coordinated manner a group of telescoping leg posts from their fixed securement, whereupon the telescoping leg posts individually adjust to respective heights such that a seating portion of the chair is supported at a level disposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Paul John Mazzola, Fred Heys
  • Patent number: 7823855
    Abstract: A grip including at least two hinged monopods, each having an independent leg extension, the monopods in the closed position forming a hand grip, and a mounting assembly for mounting the grip on a device, and a method for forming the grip. Preferably, the leg extension includes a housing in each of the monopods and at least one spring biased leg telescopingly mounted in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventor: Sagi Faifer
  • Patent number: 7802768
    Abstract: A telescoping pole mount formed of an elongated male tube member that is slidable within an elongated female tube member. An internal locking mechanism for securing the telescoping pole at a selected elevation is provided as first and second cooperating wedges that are each structured to slide along a plane of mutual contact that is inclined relative to a longitudinal axis of the female tube member, the wedges are sized to slide within the female tube member with the first wedge being positioned within the female tube member exterior to a portion of the male tube member that is positioned within the female tube member. A lengthwise drive mechanism is coupled for driving the second wedge against the first wedge along the plane of contact and into an interlocked relationship therewith. A disengaging mechanism is provided for disengaging the wedges from their interlocked relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
  • Publication number: 20100187380
    Abstract: The invention relates to a height adjustable column, in particular for desks. Object of the invention is to provide an optimized lifting of the column and to achieve a visually appealing small diameter compared to the basic height. The lift of the column ought to be sufficiently large that also small persons can work at the table while sitting, while also a sufficient table elevation can be achieved for tall persons for a standing working position. Therefore, a height adjustable column is provided, which comprises an inner column (1), an intermediate column (2) having a lower side (2a), an outer column (3) having a lower side (3a), a lifting mechanism (21) having at least a two-fold transmission, and a linear actuator (22), being adapted to effect the height adjustment by sliding the columns into each other and apart from each other, wherein the linear actuator (22) is dimensioned and arranged such that it protrudes beyond the lower side (3a) of the outer column (3) in a slid-into-each-other state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Koder
  • Patent number: 7722007
    Abstract: A foldable easel strut assembly is provided for supporting the easel when the easel is in use, and for moving the legs of the easel to a storage position when the easel is to be stored. The invention comprises an easel support board to which a rear leg assembly is pivotally connected. A pair of forward struts are pivotally connected at a first end to the support board. A pair of rear struts each have a first end pivotally connected to a second end of a corresponding forward strut, and a second end of each rear strut is pivotally connected to the rear leg assembly. Each rear strut includes a stop flange that abuts an upper edge of a corresponding forward strut when the rear leg assembly is pivoted away from the support board to a maximum position. In an embodiment, two front legs are pivotally connected to the support board, and the rear leg assembly comprises a rear leg member that pivotally folds against a bracket, and the bracket folds against the support board, when the easel is in its storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Swank Audio Visuals, LLC
    Inventor: Michael John Stengel
  • Patent number: 7712478
    Abstract: An ergonomic crutch comprising an armpit pad assembly, a top tube, a middle tube, a bottom tube, a hand grip, a shock absorber, and a footpad assembly. The armpit pad assembly comprises an armpit pad and means for allowing the armpit pad to tilt vertically and swivel horizontally. In an alternate embodiment, the crutch does not have a shock absorber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: CowboyLogic, LLC
    Inventors: Clay Gibbons, Stephen Sanford, David Yakos
  • Patent number: 7681847
    Abstract: The furniture raising device described herein is collapsible, portable, stable, and easy to use. The device is designed to raise furniture to one or two preset increases in height. Preferably the device is used to raise the height of a chair. In one embodiment, the device contains a plurality of arms and a center base, where each arm is pivotably attached at a predetermined point in the base using a pin. The locations for attachment of the pins are selected to be spaced far enough apart from each other to allow the arms to rotate about the pins from a first position, where the arms align with the legs in the article of furniture, to a second position, where the arms are aligned in the same general direction (i.e. the “storage position”), and to maximize the ability of the device to be as compact as possible in the storage position. In a second embodiment, the device contains a plurality of arms and a center base, where each arm is pivotably and slidably attached to the base using a pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Kabo, Inc.
    Inventor: Amir Levin
  • Patent number: 7677510
    Abstract: A tripod for supporting a camera includes a main body, a supporting plate pivotally connecting with a top of the main body for mounting the camera and three telescopic legs pivotally connecting with a bottom of the main body. Each of at least two of the three telescopic legs comprises a fist section pivotally connecting with the main body and a second section telescopically received in the first section. The second section comprises a first pivotal portion and a second pivotal portion pivotally engaging with the first pivotal portion. The second pivotal portion can be foldable relative to around the first pivotal portion to form an angle between the first and second pivotal portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Cheng-Syun Tang
  • Publication number: 20100044533
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable leg (10) for an article of furniture (70). The adjustable leg (10) includes a receptacle (12) defining a plurality of receiving formations (16) and a post member (20) displaceably received in the receptacle (12). The post member (20) carries an engaging element (22) which is selectively releasably receivable in one of the receiving formations (16) of the receptacle (12). The engaging element (22) is responsive to an operating member (24) for making and breaking engagement between the engaging element (22) and the selected one of the receiving formations (16) of the receptacle (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: King Furniture (Australia) Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: David Russell King, Steve Higgs
  • Patent number: 7637275
    Abstract: This invention relates to a telescopic post for a folding structure, which can be used to move the structure from a raised deployed position to a folded position, and vice versa. The inventive post includes a lower element which can slide inside an upper element which is solidly connected to the structure. The lower part of the lower element rests on the ground to form a base. The upper element is solidly connected to a movement device, such as caster. The caster projects downward from the base in the folded position, but is withdrawn in the deployed position owing to the vertical movement of the upper element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: VITABRI, Societe Anonyme
    Inventors: Alain Stehly, Philippe De Conto
  • Patent number: 7631940
    Abstract: A lounge chair having a frame with a seat portion and a 180-degree pivotally adjustable backrest portion and a plurality of telescopic, height-adjustable legs with a twist-lock compression fitting on each leg. A reinforced support bar fits over each end of a strap across the seat portion and across the backrest portion to provide secure attachment to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventor: Barbara K. Jager
  • Publication number: 20090250571
    Abstract: A telescoping leg for supporting an elevated platform includes an outer leg. An inner leg is slidably disposed within the outer leg. An off-axis slot is disposed through a sidewall of one of either the inner leg or the outer leg and an aperture is disposed in the other. The inner leg is slidably positionable within the outer leg to align the off-axis slot with the aperture. A pin is disposable through the aperture and the slot when the aperture and the slot are aligned such that a bearing surface of the pin contacts a bearing surface of the slot to laterally push the inner leg against the outer leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: David J. Laws
  • Patent number: 7597295
    Abstract: The furniture stabilizer attaches to furniture legs or other furniture bottom surfaces. The stabilizer has a hollow support tube. A furniture attachment member is attached to the top of the support tube. A floating pin is disposed through an axial bore in a retaining cap at the bottom of the support tube. A helical compression spring fits over the support tube. A stabilizing sleeve extending from a height adjustment collar receives the bottom end of the support tube. The collar is slidably disposed in contact with the compression spring lower end. A housing covers the tube and collar, the housing having a bore disposed at its bottom to allow the collar to protrude. The housing top is attached to the furniture attachment fitting. The floating fastener is attached to the collar to keep the collar in contact with the spring. A footpad or roller attaches to the adjustment collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Inventors: Paul D. Neibert, Lawrence P Neibert
  • Publication number: 20090223741
    Abstract: A perimeter safety system used in pre-engineered metal building or roof system construction. The perimeter safety system includes a plurality of perimeter safety stands. Each perimeter safety stand has a main leg, a lateral support leg, and a perimeter leg. The lateral support leg and the perimeter leg may also be telescoping. The lower end of the main leg, lateral support leg and perimeter leg are each affixed to a panel foot. Each panel foot is capable of being detachably secured to a substructure and capable of being positioned between corrugations of an exposed fastener roof panel or detachably secured to a standing seam of a concealed fastener roof panel. The plurality of perimeter safety stands are interconnected with safety lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Lee Joseph Picard, JR.
  • Patent number: 7559516
    Abstract: The furniture leg has a foot from which a lifting column projects transversely that comprises an external tube and an internal tube that is telescopingly movable relative to the external tube. The external tube is attached to a fastening part of the foot. In order to configure the furniture leg in such a way that the foot and the lifting column can be connected to one another such that deposit locations for dirt and the like are not formed, the exterior side of the external tube at least over most of its circumference passes continuously into the exterior side of the fastening part. In this way, at the transition from the foot to the lifting column no deposit location for dirt is formed. The furniture leg is suitable for tables of any kind, chairs, organ benches and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Kesseböhmer Produktions GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Köder
  • Publication number: 20090159764
    Abstract: An extension mechanism for an actuator comprises a telescopic assembly, a motor and an extension assembly. The motor and the extension assembly are respectively disposed in the telescopic assembly, and the motor is fixed at one end of the telescopic assembly. The extension assembly is connected by a plurality of X-shaped pivot members, and every two rods are pivotally connected together to form an X-shaped pivot member. The extension assembly is respectively connected to the sleeves. The motor is used to drive the extension assembly to extend and retract, thus causing the extension and retraction of the telescopic assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Yung-Tsai CHUO, Chiung-Yi Chiang
  • Patent number: 7530543
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a central support shaft that has an elongated shape provided with axially opposed ends. Rectilinear legs have opposed ends conjoined to the bottom support shaft end and extending outwardly therefrom at an oblique angle. The legs are pivotal between compressed and expanded positions. Auxiliary support shafts have elongated shapes provided with opposed medial and lateral ends. The auxiliary shafts are pivotally conjoined to the brackets and pivotal about the medial ends, such that the auxiliary shafts can be independently biased between vertical and horizontal positions. Brackets are attached to the central support shaft and spaced along a longitudinal length thereof. Clamps are positional along the auxiliary shafts. Each clamp is adaptable between open and closed positions for releasing and gripping the window blind. The window blind is centrally registered between the auxiliary support shafts during cleaning operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Inventor: Carl M. Kremzar
  • Publication number: 20090095857
    Abstract: A display support includes a sliding module and a base module detachably connected to each other. The sliding module includes a first integral-formed frame and a second integral-formed frame movably disposed therein. When using the display support, the sliding module is joined in a receiving portion of the base module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: QISDA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yung-Chun Su, Chun-Jung Tsuo