Having Sliding Drawer Patents (Class 312/249.11)
  • Patent number: 10239463
    Abstract: A storage device for a vehicle is disclosed. In one embodiment, the storage device has an exterior housing, an interior container, and a scissor lift mechanism. The scissor lift mechanism is located within the exterior housing and is operatively connected to the interior container. The scissor lift mechanism has a raised position and a lowered position. The interior container is within the exterior housing when the scissor lift mechanism is in the lowered position. The interior container is at least partially located outside the exterior housing when the scissor lift mechanism is in the raised position. The scissor lift mechanism includes crossed bars that pivot about a bolt or pin in scissor-like fashion to raise or lower the interior container. An actuator pivots the cross bars to the raised position and is oriented and connected to the crossed bars to have an upward vertical force component throughout the raising operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventor: David Ralph Taylor
  • Patent number: 9963081
    Abstract: A storage device for a vehicle is disclosed. In one embodiment, the storage device has an exterior housing, an interior container, and a scissor lift mechanism. The scissor lift mechanism is located within the exterior housing and is operatively connected to the interior container. The scissor lift mechanism has a raised position and a lowered position. The interior container is within the exterior housing when the scissor lift mechanism is in the lowered position. The interior container is at least partially located outside the exterior housing when the scissor lift mechanism is in the raised position. The scissor lift mechanism includes crossed bars that pivot about a bolt or pin in scissor-like fashion to raise or lower the interior container. An actuator pivots the cross bars to the raised position and is oriented and connected to the crossed bars to have an upward vertical force component throughout the raising operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Inventor: David Ralph Taylor
  • Patent number: 9878676
    Abstract: A storage device for a vehicle is disclosed. In one embodiment, the storage device has an exterior housing, an interior container, and a scissor lift mechanism. The scissor lift mechanism is located within the exterior housing and is operatively connected to the interior container. The scissor lift mechanism has a raised position and a lowered position. The interior container is within the exterior housing when the scissor lift mechanism is in the lowered position. The interior container is at least partially located outside the exterior housing when the scissor lift mechanism is in the raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Inventor: David Ralph Taylor
  • Patent number: 9312918
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a device receives connected phase data from a neighboring device indicative of one or more electrical phases to which the neighboring device is connected. A determination is made, based on the connected phase data for the neighboring device, whether to transmit the message to the neighboring device over a single electrical phase at a higher output power or over a plurality of electrical phases at a lower output power. The message is then transmitted to the neighboring device over the determined one or more electrical phases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan W. Hui, Wei Hong, Jean-Philippe Vasseur
  • Publication number: 20150130337
    Abstract: A dual-bracket roll stability device is disclosed that prevents a roll cab from tipping over when the drawers of the roll cab are in a fully-extended position. A first bracket can be coupled to a side of a roll cab and a second bracket can be coupled to a bottom of the roll cab. The brackets each include portions that extend outward to contact the ground when the roll cab begins to tip. These portions are coupled together to distribute the load along the bottom and side portions of the roll cab. Accordingly, when the drawers of the roll cab are fully extended, the stability device can maintain the roll cab's balance while remaining discrete and spatially compact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: David A Doerflinger, Todd M Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20150091422
    Abstract: A mobile personal protection equipment station includes a housing having a plurality of drawer compartments formed therein. The housing has a plurality of wheels disposed on the bottom thereof such that the housing readily moved by rolling on those wheels. A first drawer fits into a first one of the drawer compartments. This first drawer has at least one glove-dispensing slot formed through a front panel thereof and can include one or more vertical panels disposed therein to thereby form one or more compartments for conformally receiving a box of gloves to be dispensed. A second drawer has at least one mask-dispensing slot formed through a front panel thereof and may also include one or more vertical panels to thereby one or more compartments for conformally receiving a box of masks to be dispensed. A third drawer has at least one gown-dispensing slot formed through a front panel thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Deborah Adler, Stephanie T. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20140300260
    Abstract: A cart and drawer assembly (20, 120) comprising a pair of panels (22) each having an inner surface (26) disposed in spaced and parallel relationship with one another with said inner surfaces (26) facing each other. Each of the panels (22) defines a pair of beams (32). At least one shelf (66, 166) is disposed between the panels (22) in perpendicular relationship to the panels (22). A plurality of ribs (122) extend from the beams (32) and are spaced from one another along the beams (32). A pair of ears (124, 224) extend from each of the shelves (66, 166) and engage an adjacent pair of the ribs (122) to maintain the panels (22) in spaced and parallel relationship with one another and perpendicular to the shelf (66, 166). Each of the beams (32) define a plurality of sockets (34) spaced from one another. A pair of plugs (76) extend from each of the mounting sides (67, 167) in one of the sockets (34) connecting the shelves (66, 166) to the panels (22). The ears (124, 224) are disposed between said plugs (76).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: HMS Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Janet M. Sofy, Robert Todd Solomon, Todd Lajewski
  • Patent number: 8651594
    Abstract: A bedside cabinet comprises a body (10) carrying two drawers (12) and (14) all made from synthetic plastics material by rotational molding. The body (10) comprises a proximal wall (16) and a distal wall (18) each extending upward from a generally horizontal platform (20), and a horizontal top (22) extending between the proximal wall (16) and the distal wall (18). An upstand (28) carries a horizontal shelf (30) extending partly over the top (22) and both the top (22) and the shelf (30) are directed towards the proximal side of the cabinet, having raised lips (32) and (34) respectively around their distal edges and their ends. The cabinet lacks dirt traps and is easily cleaned. In addition the drawers (12) and (14) are reversible so as to open forwards whether the cabinet is on the right-hand side or the left-hand side of a bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Hospital Metalcraft Limited
    Inventors: Bryn Jones, Paul Open, Mark Bevis, Christopher Ian Thompson, Craig Ian Wightman
  • Patent number: 8480191
    Abstract: A storage apparatus comprising a basket assembly, a drawer assembly, a bin assembly and a charging assembly. The basket assembly has a pair of basket components defining a cavity, a shelf member extending between the pair of basket components and a plurality of barrier members extending between the pair of basket components. The drawer assembly is slidably positionable below the shelf member. The bin assembly positionable within the drawer assembly. The charging assembly positionable in one of the drawer assembly and the bin assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Fredricks Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice Fredricks, Bruce Fredricks, Mitchell Mulder, Tony Dimovski
  • Publication number: 20120286636
    Abstract: A tool assembly 10 having a plurality of wheels 22, 24, 26, and 28 which allow the assembly 10 to be easily transported from place to place, and a second portion 80 which may be easily removed from a first and fixed operative position to any desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Larry Mitchell Grela
  • Publication number: 20120274196
    Abstract: A medical cart is described and includes a work platform having a work surface and at least one compartment, a base, and a height adjustment mechanism for adjusting the height of the work platform relative to the base. A medication module is described and includes a plurality of compartments. The medical cart can be joined with a medication module. In addition, a plurality of medication modules can joined to form a train. The medical cart and medication module can be used collectively and individually in a variety of methods for transferring medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Radmond Vincent Arceta, Craig Kevin Rogers, Kevin Thomas Fitzpa Trick, Bryan Scott Ritchie, Marin John Philpott, Christina Louise Fortner
  • Publication number: 20120262039
    Abstract: A modular drawer structure comprises a housing having an interior volume defined therein, and a drawer comprising one or more compartments, wherein the drawer is slidably movable with respect to the interior volume of the housing between a first closed position, wherein the compartments are enclosed within the interior volume, and a second open position, wherein the compartments are at least partially accessible. The drawer structure further comprises a mechanism for controllably locking the drawer in the first closed position, an access pad, e.g. such as but not limited to a keypad and/or a card swipe pad, for entry of a passcode, and a processor for unlocking the drawer when an entered passcode matches a stored passcode value. Some embodiments of the drawer structure include a stored time threshold, wherein if the drawer is unlocked for a time that meets or exceeds the stored time threshold, the drawer is relocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Cristian J. DAUGBJERG, Robert Peter Glaser, Carl Hermann Poppe
  • Publication number: 20120194051
    Abstract: Storage chests for tools or the like feature swiveling drawers pivotally mounted to avoid jamming due to misalignment in use of a sliding drawer. The chests employ unique locking systems tailored for use with such pivoting drawers, where an actuator is operable to pivot a blocking member inside the chest between the drawers and a wall of the surrounding housing about a vertical axis into a position interfering with motion of a feature projecting outward from one or more drawers under attempted pivoting thereof. Some embodiments feature a wheel deployment system operable to give a user control over when to rollably support the chest or have it stand on stationary legs, for example for use of the top surface of the chest as a work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Marvin Penner, Norman Penner, Abe Penner
  • Patent number: 8213169
    Abstract: A sliding hinge for a portable electronic device has a stationary leaf, a link assembly, a main sliding leaf and a side sliding leaf. The linking assembly is mounted pivotally on the stationary leaf via a pivoting middle. The main and side sliding leaves are connected respectively to two ends of the linking assembly. With the linking assembly, the main and side sliding leaves are moved simultaneously. Therefore, when the portable electronic device is not used, the main and side sliding leaves fully overlap with the stationary leaf to achieve a smallest footprint. When the portable electronic device performs multiple functions, the main and side sliding leaves are slid out to reveal control buttons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Chun Chen, Ruei-Lin Jhu, Shiunn-Jyh Chu
  • Patent number: 8162330
    Abstract: A Multi-Purpose Mobile Cart including a tool chest adapted to hold tools, a computer system for executing computer executable programs, a plurality of electrical devices, and a plurality of speakers; a computer system for executing computer executable programs including a monitor for viewing images, a computer hard drive for storing data and programs, a keyboard adapted to input information into the computer system, and a mouse adapted to provide a user interface with the computer system; a plurality of electrical devices adapted to provide reception and amplification of radio or television signals and further adapted to provide playback of media; and a plurality of speakers, the plurality of speakers adapted to provide audio output from the computer system and the plurality of electrical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventors: Ashot Melkumyan, Karapet Kozloyan
  • Patent number: 8157337
    Abstract: A storage assembly 10 which has a plurality of unique storage components 12, 14, and 800 which may be selectively connected in order to provide an optimal storage solution for a wide variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventors: Edwin Dizon Manalang, Larry Mitchell Grela
  • Publication number: 20110198974
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a cleaning trolley comprising a base plate supported by rolling members; at least four upright hollow profiles for fixing cross walls arranged on the base plate, wherein each cross wall consists of two separate wall elements removably arranged back-to-back to each other and fixed by said upright hollow profiles; and an upper frame for securing the at least four upright hollow profiles. Further, the invention provides a cleaning trolley comprising a primary section and a secondary section, each section having a base plate supported by rolling members, wherein the primary section and the secondary section are removably connected by a connection mechanism, which connection mechanism contains a pedal pivotably attached to the bottom side of the base plate of the secondary section, and its actuation releases claws which in connection position are engaged with the primary section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Matthias Menzel, Stefan Rutschmann, Enzo Dario Sforza, Stephan Uhl, Klaus-Günter Hub, Martin Stuetzel
  • Publication number: 20110174678
    Abstract: Organizers for wrapping paper and related paraphernalia. Organizers of one embodiment include a storage unit with a stack of drawers with vertically oriented tubes to hold wrapping paper rolls adjacent, and exterior, to the stack of drawers. The organizer may have pockets for holding the paraphernalia exterior to the stack of drawers. A set of wheels is coupled to the stack of drawers while a handle may be recessed into the organizer. Organizers of some embodiments include a frame and elongated hollow tubes. Containers (for instance, drawers) for the paraphernalia are disposed within an interior space defined by the storage unit. Organizers of the current embodiment may include one or more pockets for gift bags. Yet another embodiment provides organizers including a frame, elongated hollow tubes, and one or more pockets disposed exterior to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Peggy Jean Champlin
  • Publication number: 20110018412
    Abstract: A mobile station having a cabinet having a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one side wall, a pillar having a top surface and side walls is situated on a top surface of the cabinet, and a storage compartment extending from the cabinet for storing infection control supplies. Wheels are attached to the bottom surface of the cabinet to mobilize the unit. At least one sanitizing product can be mounted on the pillar. The mobile station is designed for easy cleaning and helps prevent infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Rosemary Swanek
  • Patent number: 7841677
    Abstract: A tool box includes a body with drawers and the body is rotatably connected to a base. A brake unit is received in the base and includes a first board fixed to the base and a second board movably located on the first board by connection plates pivotably connected between the first and second boards. A brake disk is rotatably located on the first board and the shaft is securely connected to the brake disk so that the brake disk is co-rotated with the body. The second board is controlled to move and contact the brake disk on the first board by a clutch pedal. When the second board contacts the brake disk, the body together with the base is moved as one piece, and when the second board is disengaged from the brake disk, the body can be rotated independently relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20100295430
    Abstract: A tool organizing device includes a housing having two side walls, a rear wall, a bottom wall, a front opening, and a peripheral fence extended from an upper wall for forming a compartment in the peripheral fence for receiving tool members, and having a number of rails for slidably attaching drawers, and having a number of apertures formed in the side walls for hooking tool members, a tray is selectively and detachably attached to the bottom wall with four posts and includes a peripheral fence extended upwardly from a board for forming a compartment above the board and within the peripheral fence and for receiving tool members, a panel is selectively attached to the housing for hooking tool members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Ying Chou Cheng
  • Patent number: 7828253
    Abstract: A portable laptop computer stand comprises a support assembly mounted atop a pedestal. The pedestal includes a base assembly having a post extending upwardly therefrom. The base assembly is supported by a plurality of radially outwardly extending spokes having castors mounted on free ends thereof. The post may include a telescopic mechanism to allow for vertical height adjustment of the support assembly. The support assembly includes a support panel atop of which is mounted the laptop computer in a secured manner via a pair security devices mounted on opposing sides thereof. The support assembly may further include a pull-out drawer, pull-out keyboard tray having a pull-out mouse panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher E. Meyer
  • Patent number: 7806488
    Abstract: In a medication storage cart or ADM machine housing a plurality of individual drawers or bins holding medication and/or medical equipment, the invention provides devices and a method for reducing the risk of nosocomial infection through the use of disposable liners. Disposable liners may be placed within the bins, within drawer liners, or within cubies or mini-drawers. In some applications the liners may be color-coded for a predetermined use or patient compartmentalized with dividers, or customized with special labels. The disposable liners may have a tapered form so that multiple liners may be stored in a nested stack to minimize space requirements and to be loaded into a liner dispenser system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: DBL Solution, Inc
    Inventors: Robin E Hannan, Curtis A. Hannan
  • Patent number: 7766435
    Abstract: A tool box includes a body with drawers and the body is rotatably connected to a base. A brake unit is received in the base and includes a first board fixed to the base and a second board movably located on the first board by connection plates pivotably connected between the first and second boards. A brake disk is rotatably located on the first board and the shaft is securely connected to the brake disk so that the brake disk is co-rotated with the body. The second board is controlled to move and contact the brake disk on the first board by a clutch pedal. When the second board contacts the brake disk, the body together with the base is moved as one piece, and when the second board is disengaged from the brake disk, the body can be rotated independently relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20100171401
    Abstract: A Vertical or Horizontal Drawer Box Display Unit, employing File drawer slides that embodies Rail Positioning Cross-circle systems, allowing Drawers to swing from to left to right for vertical Boxes or up to down for horizontal Boxes and back again, forming an open display for viewing when said Drawers are deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventor: Ronald Allen Larson
  • Patent number: 7673952
    Abstract: A medical treatment cart includes two compartments, each housing five individually slidable drawers which can be closed and locked by vertically pivoted doors in turn carrying individual and distinct locking mechanisms, such as different keys for associated locks or different combinations for combination locks. At least some of the drawers include patient baskets containing appropriate treatment supplies and medications with each patient basket being identified by name and room number with all odd numbered patient rooms being located on one side of the medical treatment cart and all even numbered patient rooms being located on another side of the medical treatment cart. Preferably, two nurses or like care-givers utilize opposite sides of the medical treatment cart to treat patients on opposite sides of the corridor in a typical medical facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventors: Gordon Bud Jeansonne, Maureen Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20100026151
    Abstract: A Multi-Purpose Mobile Cart including a tool chest adapted to hold tools, a computer system for executing computer executable programs, a plurality of electrical devices, and a plurality of speakers; a computer system for executing computer executable programs including a monitor for viewing images, a computer hard drive for storing data and programs, a keyboard adapted to input information into the computer system, and a mouse adapted to provide a user interface with the computer system; a plurality of electrical devices adapted to provide reception and amplification of radio or television signals and further adapted to provide playback of media; and a plurality of speakers, the plurality of speakers adapted to provide audio output from the computer system and the plurality of electrical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Ashot Melkumyan, Karapet Kozloyan
  • Publication number: 20090315436
    Abstract: This application relates a multipurpose moveable toilet cabinet article of furniture that can be used for hiding toilets and beautifying the bathroom, and also can be used independently of the toilet for other furniture functions, such as a stool, chair, table, hamper, storage bin, or supplemental chest of drawers. In some embodiments, the toilet cabinet may be provided in kit or “ready to assemble” form to facilitate shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Angela Mae Robinson, Glenn Tirado
  • Patent number: 7611157
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for an electronic equipment rack that provides mobility through directional self-propulsion and multi-axis suspension. The electronic equipment rack further provides self-powered operation and environmental control with wireless access, while protecting against unauthorized access, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and dust contamination. An alternate embodiment provides a non-mobile electronic equipment rack with multi-axis suspension, while optionally providing wireless access and protection against unauthorized access and the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Elliptical Mobile Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jody G. Robbins, William E. Woodbury, II, Richard M. Chaput
  • Publication number: 20090256454
    Abstract: A container assembly, comprises a container, at least one compartment constructed and arranged to be carried by the container, a plurality of extendable legs operatively connected with the container, and a lock assembly. The at least one compartment is configurable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The plurality of extendable legs support the container at a selected height. The lock assembly locks the legs and hence the container at the selected height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: ZAG Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eitan Landau, Amir Katz
  • Publication number: 20090212676
    Abstract: A stainless sheet for a tool cabinet has an external surface and a transparent painting layer. The external surface is rough, and the transparent painting layer is formed on the rough external surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: George C.M. LIU
  • Publication number: 20090200902
    Abstract: A portable workstation includes wheels, a tabletop, a generally planar member and a chassis joining the wheels, the tabletop and the planar member. While joined to the wheels and the tabletop by the chassis, the planar member is movable between a protracted position and a retracted position. A majority of the planar member extends above the tabletop in the protracted position, and a majority of the planar member does not extend above the tabletop in the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: BRADYQUIN, LLC
    Inventors: Jodi McKay, Ian D. Kovacevich, Thomas James Philpott, Robert McKay, Brett Rhinehardt, Daniel Lee Bizzell
  • Patent number: 7488048
    Abstract: A mobile display unit (1) for street traders is described, which is particularly recommended to contain, conserve, transport and display goods, i.e. objects or foodstuffs in travelling markets. The mobile unit (1) is formed by a structure composed of a base frame (2a) from which uprights (2b) are detached to which a second frame (2c) is attached that forms the upper surface and a third frame (2d) placed between the other two frames (2a, 2c). The structure accommodates at least one pair of warehouse cases (7, 8) or sliding containers on guides, placed one above the other in the rest mode and side by side in the operative mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Inventor: Luca Paganini
  • Publication number: 20090026901
    Abstract: A servicing system includes a suspension system connected to a support structure and a service module coupled to the suspension system. The service module includes a rack having a plurality of frame members coupled to one another to define module support openings. The module support openings include respective standard widths and respective standard heights. At least one equipment module is secured to the rack within a corresponding one of the module support openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: BERCHTOLD HOLDING GMBH
    Inventors: John H. Nies, III, Barry Hand, Chris Conly
  • Patent number: 7461849
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for an electronic equipment rack that provides mobility through directional self-propulsion and multi-axis suspension. The electronic equipment rack further provides self-powered operation and environmental control with wireless access, while protecting against unauthorized access, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and dust contamination. An alternate embodiment provides a non-mobile electronic equipment rack with multi-axis suspension, while optionally providing wireless access and protection against unauthorized access and the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Emiph, LLC
    Inventors: Jody G. Robbins, William E. Woodbury, II, Richard M. Chaput
  • Patent number: 7441951
    Abstract: A telescoping rail for an X-ray detector drawer, which rail has at least three rail elements movable relatively to one another, namely a basic rail element, an intermediate rail element that is displaceable relative to the basic rail element, and an end rail element that is displaceable relative to the intermediate rail element. At least one driver is disposed between the rail elements. the driver is pivotably supported about a shaft oriented transversely or in inclined fashion to the displacement direction of the end rail element, and as a function of the intermediate rail element having been displaced out of the basic position, the driver is pivotable about the shaft into a slaving position which displaces the intermediate rail element along in the direction of the basic position until the basic position is reached, as a function of a displacement of the end rail element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Peter Rauh
  • Publication number: 20080231150
    Abstract: A toolbox assembly 10 which is adapted to allow material to be easily and securely stored and retrieved and which is aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Larry Mitchell Grela, Edwin Dizon Manalang
  • Publication number: 20080157494
    Abstract: A cart includes a plurality of placement boards, a plurality of connecting posts mounted between the placement boards, a plurality of side plates mounted between the placement boards and the connecting posts, two handles mounted on an uppermost placement board, and a plurality of castors mounted on a lowermost placement board. Thus, each of the side plates is located between any two of the placement boards and between any two of the connecting posts to reinforce the combination strength of the placement boards and the connecting posts so as to reinforce the structural strength of the cart. In addition, the cart is assembled solidly and stably so that the cart is not loosened or detached easily after assembly to provide a safety to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Ming-Hsiao Nieh
  • Patent number: 7287820
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drawer comprising a bottom surface (11), two opposing side walls (12,13) and a top surface (14). The side walls are each provided at the top with a recess (15) that extends over the entire side wall, is open towards the outside of the drawer and is delimited from above by a support body (16). Viewed in the vertical direction, the recesses are a recess distance (x) away from the top surface. Viewed in the horizontal direction, the outsides of the support bodies have an external support body spacing (v). The sidewalls are each provided with a supporting foot (17) that extends along the entire sidewall. Viewed in the vertical direction, the supporting foot extends to a supporting foot depth (y) below the bottom surface. Viewed horizontally, the insides of the supporting feet have an internal supporting foot spacing (w).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Driessen Aircraft Holding B.D.
    Inventors: Laurentius Petrus Joseph Van Loon, Cornelis Petrus Maria Portegies
  • Patent number: 7275796
    Abstract: A device for facilitating a medical examination includes a movable body having a storage compartment therein and a door member movably mounted to the body for at least partially covering the storage compartment. A supporting unit is mounted to the body for supporting a foot of a patient during the performance of a medical examination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventors: Ronnie Z. Bochner, Andrew Lewis Wright, Michael Stephen Rozewicz, Kris Douglas Eager
  • Patent number: 7156475
    Abstract: The mobile storage system for storing and transporting portable electronic election devices includes a wheeled base unit and a cabinet mounted thereon, the cabinet having at least one row of front accessed slotted compartments, each compartment dimensioned to receive an electronic election device. A removable and lockable retaining bar, mounted across the front of each row of slotted compartments, is operative to secure the election devices within their respective compartments. A work surface is slidably received within the base unit and additional storage compartments are provided within the base unit. A horizontal member mounted in the rear of the storage system is operative to prevent removal of the election devices from the rear and to support a plurality of battery chargers associated with each electronic election device. Power receptacles mounted on the storage system receive the AC power plugs associated with each charger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Inventor: Dan R. Gloger, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7147290
    Abstract: A heavy-duty workbench with strong metal legs and a thick hardwood top. The workbench can provide docking space for three modules that can function as an additional work surface when pulled out from under the workbench or when used alone. The modules can be provided with an optional hardwood top. The modules can have large heavy-duty casters to facilitate easy movement for use and cleaning. The workbench and modules are designed for use in non-climate controlled spaces such as a garage where temperature and humidity extremes are common. Electrical outlets can be provided in an optional backsplash mounted at the rear edge of the workbench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Allan Ray Steinkuhl, Mark Allen Stout, John Richard Wisnoski, Kenneth L. Patricio
  • Patent number: 7044568
    Abstract: A surgical console having a panel display mounted on a three-axis gimbel that permits articulation of the panel display via swivel, spin and tilt axes. The articulation mechanism uses two helix cable wraps with a single continuous cable that allows for large rotation of the panel display. The continuous cable simplifies construction and minimizes the electrical signal noise to the panel display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Argelio M. Olivera, Douglas T. Packard
  • Patent number: 7044569
    Abstract: A modular drawer system provides a system of interchangeable components that are easy to assemble. The system requires few fasteners because most of the parts are slidably interconnected. Many parts perform dual functions. A removable lock tray and a tracking mechanism to provide easier steering of a rolling cart are provided. A lock bar assembly with few moving parts is easily assembled. In addition, an accessory track provides two types of attachments for accessories, a more flexible, snap-on attachment and a more permanent, bolted attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Artromick International, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Relyea, Michael S. Relyea, Mark A. Relyea, Kristen K. Hestrom, Frank R. Wilgus, Donald J. Staufenberg, Gary L. Claypoole
  • Patent number: 6769747
    Abstract: A table includes a support structure comprising a first wire support and a second wire support. Each of the first and second wire supports comprises opposite ends that are joined to define a first and second foot. A portion of each of the first and second wire supports form a first and second support platform respectively. A work surface is supported on the first and second support platforms. In another aspect, a preferred embodiment of the support structure further comprises a first and second cap member disposed on an upper surface of the work surface and connected to the first and second support platforms such that the work surface is clamped therebetween. In another aspect, an accessory includes a mounting portion that is disposed between a first surface of a work surface and one of the support platform and the cap member. The cap member is connected to the support platform with the mounting portion clamped between one of the support platform and the cap member and the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Ping Pang Chan, Rama Chorpash, Thomas William Granzow, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Jeffrey Fredrick Miller
  • Publication number: 20040135477
    Abstract: A casing includes a housing has a pair of spaced apart housing side walls and housing rear wall therebetween. A drawer slidably supported within the housing has a bottom, drawer side walls extending vertically from the bottom, and drawer front and rear walls extending vertically from the bottom. A key retaining lock is disposed in the drawer front wall and a rotatable shaft is connected to the lock and extends through an interior of the drawer to the drawer rear wall. A rotatable locking cam is connected to the shaft and located behind the drawer rear wall. A blocking member attached to the housing is located to cooperate with the locking cam to lock the drawer in a closed position. A stop block attached to the housing blocks the locking cam until the locking cam is in a position to cooperate with the blocking member to lock the drawer in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: Delbert E. Price
  • Patent number: 6666532
    Abstract: A drawer pedestal including a shell and a substructure that snap together. The substructure includes multiple locking tabs around a peripheral flange that interlock with slots defined by a peripheral rim of the shell so that the two pieces can be easily snapped together. At least one of the shell and the substructure include guide tabs to guide the two parts into the appropriate position for interlocking. The invention also provides a method for assembling the drawer pedestal including: positioning the substructure adjacent to the shell; aligning first and second locking structures on the substructure and shell; and moving at least one of the shell and the substructure toward one another until the first and second locking structure engages one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Cascade Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian G. Parker
  • Publication number: 20030201699
    Abstract: A tool cabinet includes a cabinet frame unit with an open top portion, and open front, rear, left and right sides. A receiving tray is mounted in the top portion of the frame unit, and is covered by a top lid. A rear board member is mounted on the frame unit to close the rear side thereof. Parallel slide rails are mounted in the frame unit and cooperate with the receiving tray to define a drawer-receiving space in the cabinet frame unit below the receiving tray. A drawer member is disposed slidably in the drawer-receiving space. Left and right door panels are mounted pivotally on the rear board member and the cabinet frame unit for closing the left and right sides thereof. A front door panel is mounted pivotally on the frame unit for closing the front side thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Chin-Chuan Hong, Lian-Kuei Lu
  • Patent number: 6634668
    Abstract: A collapsible display cart for storing, transporting and displaying merchandise which has a base with shelves for holding merchandise, which can be raised and extended, at least one pair of wheels for moving the cart and a canopy for covering the base in closed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventors: Russel Urffer, III, Richard N. Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20020117944
    Abstract: A toolbox includes at least one case having a bottom panel, two side panels, a back panel and a top panel connected together to form an internal space. The connecting devices between these panels are integral keys and are corresponding slots respectively formed on the abutting surfaces on the panels. Consequently, these panels can be connected to one another without separate fasteners. A locking lip is formed on the top edge of the side panels and the back panel, and a corresponding locking wall is formed on one side of the top panel opposite to the back panel. Multiple ridges extend out laterally from the top edge of the locking lip and locking wall so a seat or a working table can be attached to the top of the toolbox to make the toolbox more useful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventor: Kun-Chen Chen