Wheeled Patents (Class 312/249.8)
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20100314978
    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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Edwin Dizon Manalang, Larry Mitchell Grela
  • Patent number: 7836876
    Abstract: An apparatus for transporting and storing cooked food and one-course meals includes a box-shaped, upright container with wheels and at least one pivoting front door. The container can be closed by the front door in an air-tight manner. The container has at least one air valve toward the outside that can be closed and opened, in addition to a device for measuring and storing and displaying the temperature and pressure inside the closed container, so that temperature and pressure can be read from outside of the container. Data can be read by a personal computer and presented in the form of diagrams, as a function of time, over a period of at least 14 days. The cooked food is, initially, cooled at a temperature of between 2° C. and 4° C., and is then exposed to a vacuum for enabling the cooked food to be kept fresh for up to 14 days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Technikus AG
    Inventor: Walter Schellenberg
  • Publication number: 20100264784
    Abstract: A bedside cabinet comprises a body (10) carrying two drawers (12) and (14) all made from synthetic plastics material by rotational moulding. 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: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Bryn Jones, Paul Open, Mark Bevis, Christopher Ian Thomson, Craig Ian Wightman
  • Publication number: 20100244640
    Abstract: A leveling leg and wheel assembly for an appliance, including a first member having a first end attached to the appliance, and a second end opposite to the first end; a second member, one of the first member and the second member being slidably disposed in the other of the first member and the second member; a roller fixedly disposed relative to the first member and extending downward beyond the second end; a threaded sleeve fixedly disposed relative to the first member; and a leveling leg having an upper end, a lower end and a threaded portion therebetween, the threaded portion threadly engaging the threaded sleeve so that rotation of the leveling leg causes the leveling leg to move, relative to the threaded sleeve, between a first position where the roller engages a ground surface and a second position where the leveling leg engages the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: John Adam Yantis, Gerardo Picon Nunez
  • Publication number: 20100231102
    Abstract: The present invention is a mobile structure that is stowable and releasably securable to a wall or other rigid body to maximize floor space. The mobile structure preferably comprises a frame defining upper and lower ends, a work surface or pair of cabinets located on the frame and movable between deployed and stowed positions, and a plurality of legs located at the lower end of the frame. Each leg preferably terminates at a wheel or caster to enable the rolling transport of the mobile structure across a floor or other surface. To facilitate the stowable, compact capabilities of the mobile structure, at least one leg of the plurality is movable between deployed and stowed positions. An interlock assembly is also preferably located on the frame and operable to releasably secure the structure to a rigid body in a predetermined location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Peter Block, Ken Smott, Michele Devers, Mike Hamouz, Bill Cesaroni, Morad Ghassemian, Chris Kulujian, Mike Peters, Eric Lindahl, Robert Fuller, David Gottardo
  • Publication number: 20100231103
    Abstract: The portable electronic device includes a body, a bottom panel configured for supporting the body, at least two linear wheel assemblies assembled to the bottom panel in the body corresponding to the at least two first opening, and a directional wheel assembly assembled to the bottom panel in the body corresponding to the second opening. At least two first opening and a second opening defined in the bottom panel. Each linear wheel assembly and the directional wheel assembly include a wheel member and a driving member respectively. The driving member of each linear wheel assembly drives the wheel member of the corresponding linear wheel assembly to extend through the corresponding first opening and retract in the body. The driving member of the directional wheel assembly drives the wheel member of the directional wheel assembly to extend through the second opening and retract in the body and to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KIM-YEUNG SIP, XIONG LI
  • Publication number: 20100225212
    Abstract: Provided is an LCD panel repair cart for handling an LCD panel, including a top workbench, a first slidable board, and a second slidable board. The first slidable board is disposed substantially in parallel a first vertical interval below the top workbench. The first slidable board has slidable positions between a first position and a second position. Substantial portion of the first slidable board is retracted under the top workbench when the first slidable board is at the first position. Substantial portion of the first slidable board is exposed beside the top workbench the first vertical interval below the top workbench when the first slidable board is at the second position. The first slidable board is slid smoothly between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: Yung Sug KIM
  • Publication number: 20100213801
    Abstract: A foldable exhibition and working furniture is described, comprising: a lower wall hingedly attached to an upper wall, both walls form a housing when the exhibition furniture is folded. In the furniture, a side wall is laterally spaced from the lower wall but connected by a foldable shelf, a foldable support holding the shelf and a cover hingedly attached to the lower wall and detachably joined on the side wall. To fold the exhibition furniture, the cover is detached from the side wall, this approaches towards the lower wall thereby automatically folding the foldable support and the shelf, the cover is lowered to cover the side wall and finally the upper wall is lowered to be coupled with the lower wall then forming the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Ricardo Ceballos-Godefroy
  • Patent number: 7770305
    Abstract: A portable collapsible clothes dryer kit including two clothing article dryer units for engaging and spreading different articles of clothing, one of the units being supported by spaced, elongated flexible elements and the other of the units being supported by a coat hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: Leonard Krauss
  • Patent number: 7766161
    Abstract: A portable tool box is disclosed. The portable tool box can be utilized in two positions by the user. The portable tool box has shelves coupled at an angle that is configured to retain the tools within the portable tool box during transport, while providing easy access when in use. The angled shelves allow the user to easily access the tools from the tool box when in the vertical position as well as in the horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventor: Jesse Maxwell Good
  • Publication number: 20100170287
    Abstract: In order to provide a container for the cooling and/or cold storage of foods and/or beverages which comprises at least one storage tank for a multi-phase flowable cooling medium wherein the cooling effect is still as uniform as possible over the entire height of the storage tank even when the multi-phase flowable cooling medium has been stored in the storage tank for a long period of time, it is proposed that the storage tank be divided into a plurality of storage tank segments which are separated from each other by partition walls which extend horizontally or are inclined to the vertical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: BLANCO CS GMBH + CO KG
    Inventor: Ralf Böss
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20090261549
    Abstract: A mobile device for transporting, tracking and processing medical instruments. The device comprises a cart including at least one receptacle for receiving an instrument container having instruments stored therein. The cart also includes plumbing for circulating processing fluids through the instrument container and a communications system for communicating tracking data associated with the instrument container and the cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Jude A. Kral
  • Patent number: 7604306
    Abstract: A new transportation cart is provided that separates each reticle box or container from other reticle boxes contained in the cart. The transportation cart provides additional shock absorption, thus eliminating effects of vibration of the reticles, the transportation cart is equipped with ESD protection and provides improved security to the transported reticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Lin Cheng
  • Publication number: 20090189498
    Abstract: The cart comprises a platform supported on wheels. A plurality of vertical supports support a frame member at a spaced distance from the platform. The frame member defines a first opening disposed over a compartment. A door closes the opening to allow a user to isolate the compartment from the external environment. The door pivots from the closed position to the open position about two axes such that the door can be opened and the compartment accessed from different positions around the cart. In one open position the door is stopped in an upstanding, substantially vertical position such that the door is easily opened and closed. In a second open position the door extends downward against the side of the cart such that the door does not obstruct access to the compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Mark Allen Catron, David Mark Dobersztyn, Bryan Scott Ritchie
  • Publication number: 20090127989
    Abstract: A mobile apparatus includes a storage unit on a movable base and includes a seat for supporting the user. The user has access to desired articles contained in the storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: MVP(HK) INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Ding Liuhong, Xie Cuibin
  • Publication number: 20090096336
    Abstract: A system for maintaining a large number of Handheld Electronic Devices (HEDs) includes a drawer having a divider structure configured to define compartments that are sized to hold the HEDs while the HEDs are stored in the drawer. A 20 port USB hub is provided in the drawer so that 20 HEDs may be connected to the USB hub while stored in the drawer. The USB hub allows the HEDs to be charged at a low rate while being synchronized with a computer and at a high rate when not being synchronized. The USB hub is designed using a tree structure of available USB hub chips to enable a larger number of USB ports. A microcontroller is provided to control the manner in which the computer is allowed to recognize the HEDs connected to the USB ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Petrick, John Jaqua, John Poremba, Peter Hefner, Mark Anthony Kinsley
  • Publication number: 20080309209
    Abstract: A combination mobile display and shipping device that allows product to be loaded onto the mobile display such that the display can be shipped in a loaded condition. The mobile display includes a product display and a support platform having a plurality of wheels mounted to the bottom surface of the support platform. When the mobile display is received at a retail location, the mobile display can be moved to a desired position through the rolling movement of the plurality of wheels. During shipment, the support platform is securely attached to a shipping pallet designed such that the plurality of wheels are suspended above the ground surface to prevent the rolling movement of the mobile display during shipment. After shipment, the support platform and shipping pallet are separated such that the mobile display can be rolled into a desired location with the product loaded on the display rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Scott McFarland, Andy Kinzelman, Bill Glassen, Patrick Graf
  • Publication number: 20080284297
    Abstract: A banquet cart including a cabinet, a plurality of chimneys, an information center, and releasably lockable swivel casters. The plurality of chimneys are positioned inside the cabinet at different corners of the cabinet. The information center includes at least two of (a) a thermometer display indicating the temperature inside of the cabinet; (b) a display indicating time information from a programmable timer; and (c) an information board for displaying text. The releasably locking swivel casters are unlocked to allow swivel action of the casters when a user actuates a foot-operable lever at the front of the cabinet, and are locked when the user releases the lever and the casters are rotated to a predetermined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Metro Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Wayne B. Killian, Willard J. Sickles
  • Patent number: 7445300
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention has been described above. Those skilled in the art will understand, however, that changes and modifications may be made to this embodiment without departing from the true scope and spirit of the present invention, which is defined by the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Labyrinth Worldwide, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Collins, Suzzane Collins
  • Publication number: 20080252189
    Abstract: A storage and drying unit for storing and drying outerwear, sports clothing or equipment is provided. The unit comprises an enclosure having a back wall, a top wall, and two side walls defining at least one chamber with an open front. The chamber may also include shelf members for supporting the outerwear, sports clothing or equipment. The walls and any shelf members include aeration holes for allowing movement of air through the chamber in order to facilitate the drying of the outerwear, sports clothing or equipment placed in the chamber. The unit may be provided with a drying fan to encourage an airflow past the outerwear, sports clothing or equipment in the chamber to facilitate drying of same. The unit may also be provided with hangars for hanging the outerwear, sports clothing or equipment. These hangars are sized and shaped to be removably inserted into any one of the aeration holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Regan
  • Publication number: 20080203861
    Abstract: In combination with a mobile medical medication cart for dispensing medications to a variety of patients, such medical treatment cart consisting of a substantially rectangular cart member having a plurality of drawers disposed on a same side of said cart, having wheels disposed at each corner of said cart and having a top surface thereon, the improvement comprises an acid resistant top surface having a cavity disposed therein. There is a three tiered step down tray for holding pre-measured medications and water. Such three tiered step down tray disposed completely within in the cavity formed in the top surface thereof. A narcotics drawer is disposed on a same side of the cart as such plurality of drawers. The narcotics drawer has a front portion that flips down and slides into the cart member and there is at least one lockable pullout bin disposed in the narcotics drawer for holding narcotic medications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Safronia R. Wingate
  • Publication number: 20080185945
    Abstract: A portable, collapsible, self-contained workstation having a substantially planar platform adapted for receiving a lap-top computer. A pair of doors, extendable away from the platform, are hinged from a lower surface of the platform. The workstation also preferably includes four (4), adjustable-length legs with a pair of legs being secured to each of the doors. The doors extending away from the platform and the legs being adapted for supporting the platform from a surface. The workstation includes a handle that is that secured to the platform and is disposable and fixable to extend above the platform. When disposed above the platform, the handle is adapted for receiving and having affixed thereto an instrument or a camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: George John Low
  • Publication number: 20080164792
    Abstract: A mobile computer security cart that includes a cabinet, a platform and an upright, The cabinet includes at least one shelf. The platform is coupled to the cabinet and has a top surface including an uncovered substantially planar surface. The upright is coupled to the platform and is configured to accommodate at least one display. The cart has an assembled configuration in which the platform rests on the top of the cabinet and the upright is coupled to the platform. The cart has a disassembled configuration wherein the upright is positioned adjacent to the front, rear or sides of the cabinet while the platform is positioned adjacent to the top or bottom of the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Mark A. Goldberg, Richard B. Leeds
  • Patent number: 7306297
    Abstract: An apparatus for the safe storage and transport of nail technician implements. The invention comprises: a body having a rear panel, left and right sides and a base. A handle formed at the top and connected to the left and right sides. A cavity is defined by said rear panel, base, and said left and front sides, and upper and lower panels hingedly attached to said left and right sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventor: Leatrice Deshawn Woody
  • Patent number: 7296695
    Abstract: A space-efficient workroom organization system comprising a slotwall panel and/or slot track storage system with at least one repositionable slotwall or slot track mounted storage cabinet, and a workbench system comprising a workbench having a work surface and defining a storage recess beneath the work surface, with at least one mobile storage cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Travis Michael Perkins, Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Tyree Edward Sampson, Kenneth J. Rasche, Steven Edward Tolliver, Brent A. Junge, Duane A. Schmidt, Brian J. Stewart, Mark Allen Stout, Wyatt A. Cline, James W. Kendall
  • Patent number: 7278644
    Abstract: A portable workspace for laptop computers that includes a main compartment configured to store computer peripherals and work materials in one or more storage spaces therein and a work surface area configured to securely store a laptop computer between a lid pivotally attached to the main compartment and the top surface of the main compartment. A retractable handle assembly is attached to the main compartment and utilized to move the workspace apparatus on wheels rotatably disposed in a wheel compartment at the back of the main compartment. A chair is removably attached to the main compartment so the user can sit on the chair when utilizing the workspace apparatus. One or more side tables are pivotally attached to the sides of the main compartment and configured to form a generally planar working surface with the top surface of the main compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Inventor: Arthur Villarreal
  • 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: 7131543
    Abstract: A display device for at least one modular merchandise unit having a substantially flat base includes a base, a housing supported by the base, a cover, at least one wheel connected to the base, and at least one shelf supported in the housing for receiving the base of the merchandise unit. The housing includes parallel first and second side walls and a third side wall connected to the first and second side walls. The cover is disposed on an upper portion of the first, second and third side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: New Dimensions Research Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy L. Mason
  • Patent number: 7111852
    Abstract: A utility cart including a housing portion having a cabinet and a storage compartment disposed above the cabinet. A cover member is slidably mounted to the housing for movement between a first or closed position, in which the cover member is disposed above the storage compartment and substantially encloses the storage compartment, and a second or open position, in which the cover member is disposed in a cantilevered orientation with respect to the housing, such that the storage compartment is substantially exposed. A peripheral device, such as a projector, for example, may be stored within the storage compartment, such that the peripheral device is enclosed within the cart when the cover member is in its first position and is accessible when the cover member is in its second position. Additionally, the housing of the cart may include an electrical terminal incorporated therein for providing electrical power to the peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Woods, Ruben Flores
  • Patent number: 7100999
    Abstract: Modular storage and/or display system including substantially rectangular modules each including opposed first and second sides, opposed third and fourth sides perpendicular to the first and second sides and coupled thereto. A male connecting member is provided on an outer surface of each of the first and third sides and a female connecting member is provided on an outer surface of each of the second and fourth sides. The female connecting member has a structure complementary to the male connecting member. An additional male or female connecting member is provided on each of the first and second sides. By providing the same male and female connecting members on all sides of the modules, each module is connectable to any other module by coupling a connecting member on that module to an opposite connecting member on the other module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: David M. Stravitz
  • 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: 6996939
    Abstract: A room partition system for a room having a central connecting panel and hingeably attached, foldable lateral storage units. Each of the lateral storage units has a bottom-mounted wheel assembly, thereby allowing the partition system to be rolled to various locations within the room. The lateral storage units have a plurality of shelves and provide substantial storage volume for containment of various items of clothing and other accessories. The lateral storage units are attached by hinges to the central connecting panel, thereby allowing a user to fold the storage units partially or fully against the connecting panel. The partition system has an open position, wherein the storage units extend parallel to the connecting panel, and also a folded position, wherein each lateral storage unit is rotated upon its hinges to a position perpendicular to that of the connecting panel, thereby forming a partially enclosed area for use as an entertainment center, a study center, or a work center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Herbert Jackson
  • Patent number: 6945615
    Abstract: A cabinet is provided in a rectilinear configuration. A plurality of U-shaped rails is secured to, and faces upwardly from, the bottom with a plurality of inverted U-shaped rails secured to, and faces downwardly from, the top, and a plurality of slidable peg board sheets between a U-shaped rail and an inverted U-shaped rail. Aligned rows and columns of horizontal apertures are provided through the slidable peg board sheets with associated hooks. The hooks are selectively positionable by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: Leo Cain
  • Patent number: 6926160
    Abstract: A space-efficient workroom organization system comprising a slotwall panel with at least one repositionable slotwall-mounted storage cabinet, and a workbench system comprising a workbench having a work surface and defining a storage recess beneath the work surface, with at least one mobile storage cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Travis Michael Perkins, Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Tyree Edward Sampson, Kenneth J. Rasche, Steven Edward Tolliver, Brent A. Junge, Duane A. Schmidt, Brian J. Stewart, Mark Allen Stout
  • Patent number: 6877828
    Abstract: A storage shelf system for efficiently storing goods in the irregularly shaped area under a flight of stairs. The horizontal shelves include a narrow shelf on top and a deep shelf on the bottom, with any number of shelves with intermediate depths between, such that a line connecting the rearward ends of the shelves forms an angle that corresponds to the underside of the flight of stairs. The storage shelf system includes a handle and wheels for easily maneuvering the shelf system beneath and withdrawing it from under the flight of stairs, webbing for securing goods to the shelf system, fixed undershelves for storing long, thin objects, slidable undershelves for temporarily storing goods while retrieving other goods from the storage shelf system, a fire-proof safe for securely storing valuable or potentially dangerous goods, and advantageously shape shelf compartment inserts for efficiently utilizing substantially all available storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: Kline Strong
  • Patent number: 6851771
    Abstract: A lockable wire mesh security and closure including a locking member which engages and locks to both the top wall and the bottom wall of the enclosure. The locking member can be latched into position and locked in place to securely lock the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: REC Enterprises, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jon R. Marler, Lori L. Graves, Carrie L. Monce
  • Publication number: 20040160147
    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: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventor: Ronnie Z. Bochner
  • Publication number: 20040119382
    Abstract: A working surface panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a back panel are removably attached to define a conductor resource center having an inner space. The inner space can include spatially adjustable shelves, drawers, document distribution systems, storage spaces, and the like. Electronic equipment and components are easily positioned and stored, and access is made around and through the resource center for channeling and distributing cables, cords and wires. In addition, embodiments of the present invention will include security panels to facilitate limited access to the contents stored and positioned within the resource center. A plurality of roller assemblies, and a plurality of interconnect assemblies enhance the portability and modular configuration options available with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: Wenger Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas A. Dettmann
  • Patent number: 6736265
    Abstract: A general purpose mechanics toolbox that is able to withstand external environmental conditions and abuse is disclosed. Typically, the toolbox includes a main body having a front and top cover. Tubular gaskets run between the top and front covers and the body, thereby providing a watertight seal. The body is typically constructed of a high durability plastic. The toolbox can be closed and latched with a latch mechanism that can optionally be locked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Toolbox Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome Kipper, Steve LaCroix Ramos
  • Publication number: 20040079620
    Abstract: A storage and conveyor system is provided that can store tools, parts and other miscellaneous items of interest. The storage system includes a carousel that is mounted to a base so as to have at least one degree of freedom with respect to the base. The carousel further includes a plurality of carriers for holding the items of interest and is arranged to selectively and recirculatively rotate the carriers about a closed loop track system such that the carriers may be selectively transitioned to advance a select one of the carriers to a desired location. Rotation of the carriers may occur independently of the movement of the carousel relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: Len Aleshire
  • Patent number: 6663074
    Abstract: A portable artist's horse includes a pair of generally parallelepiped bench sections containing individual storage compartments which are hinged to provide a bench and pallet (or drawing board) support in an erected configuration and to allow folding to a compact travel configuration which can be easily transported by pulling or pushing. A pair of spaced-apart rollers provide mobility, and a pair of lifting handles, which are interconnected by latches, allow manipulation of the horse in transport condition. The rollers are received in pockets in the other bench section with the horse in its erected condition, and the lifting handles are integral portions of legs which stably support the bench in its erected configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Frederick Prior
  • Patent number: 6663200
    Abstract: A floor standing lectern includes a single, unitary, continuous shell formed of a plastic material and having an integral and continuous exterior wall comprised of top, front, side, rear and bottom walls which collectively enclose a hollow interior cavity. The top wall has a support surface to support a lecturer's notes, and a perimeter which substantially comprises a rounded edge joining the top wall to the side, front and rear walls. The front wall faces an audience, and has a height sized to extend substantially from the floor to at least the top wall. The front wall has a perimeter which substantially comprises a rounded edge joining the front wall to the opposite side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Dan James
  • Patent number: 6657187
    Abstract: The inventive system comprises a scanning microscope with at least one monitor, a computer and inputting means. Furthermore, at least one laser and control electronics are provided. All of these elements can be arranged on a table top. The laser and the control electronics are stored in a electromagnetically shielded housing wherein the housing can be completely stored under the table top. The housing comprises an U-shaped control panel which embraces a part of the table top when the housing is stored completely under the table top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Lecia Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH
    Inventor: Johann Engelhardt
  • Patent number: 6639236
    Abstract: A shielded rack loader makes use of a loading rack movable between a shielding structure and a storage tube. A shield plug seals the storage tube. A hoist moves the shield plug and the loading rack. A shield plug cart and a material transfer cart mate with receiving flanges of the rack loader and permit temporary storage and movement of the shield plug and of canisters of transuranic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: The Secretary of State for Defence
    Inventors: Colin Mark Low, Graham John Erskine, Roy Paul Awbery, Martyn Charles Allen
  • Patent number: 6626445
    Abstract: An improved cart for a surgical console. The cart includes a base, an internal frame coupled to the base, and an external housing substantially encasing the internal frame. The external housing comprises a single piece of molded plastic. The external housing prevents operating room fluid ingress into the internal frame. Therefore, the internal frame, its various portions, and the various electronic apparatus and consumables that are stored therein are protected from corrosion and damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Alcon Universal Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian G. Murphy, Earl F. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20030107306
    Abstract: A storage shelf system for efficiently storing goods in the irregularly shaped area under a flight of stairs. The horizontal shelves include a narrow shelf on top and a deep shelf on the bottom, with any number of shelves with intermediate depths between, such that a line connecting the rearward ends of the shelves forms an angle that corresponds to the underside of the flight of stairs. The storage shelf system includes a handle and wheels for easily maneuvering the shelf system beneath and withdrawing it from under the flight of stairs, webbing for securing goods to the shelf system, fixed undershelves for storing long, thin objects, slidable undershelves for temporarily storing goods while retrieving other goods from the storage shelf system, a fire-proof safe for securely storing valuable or potentially dangerous goods, and advantageously shape shelf compartment inserts for efficiently utilizing substantially all available storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Kline Strong
  • Patent number: 6520514
    Abstract: A portable file case holder including a case housing having a rear wall, side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall for forming an interior compartment; the rear wall having an exterior wall surface and an interior wall surface; each of the side walls having an exterior wall surface and an interior wall surface; and each of the side interior wall surfaces include a plurality of paired, spaced-apart mounting receiving slots; and wherein each of the mounting receiving slots having U-shaped channels thereto for receiving the side edge of a shelving member. One or more of the shelving members for forming one or more compartments within the interior compartment of the case housing for receiving documents in the form of file folders, books, notebooks, 3-ring binders, manuscripts, transcripts, and/or computer print-outs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Lee M. Clegg