Foldable Patents (Class 312/258)
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Patent number: 12022968Abstract: A system for securing packages has a support pole secured proximate to a hinged side of a door; a frame secured to the support pole; a securing means secured to the door frame and to the door; and a package box that is secured to the frame and that receives a delivered package. The package box is defined by a front panel, a bottom panel rotatably secured to the front panel, a lid panel rotatably secured to the frame, and a first and second plurality of side members rotatably secured to the frame and the front panel. When the package box is in a folded position, the front panel, the bottom panel, and the lid panel are oriented vertically and are proximate to the frame. When the package box is opened, the front panel extends outwardly in a vertical orientation and the bottom panel rotates downwardly to a horizontal orientation.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2022Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Inventor: Ismail Meddah
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Patent number: 11981504Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of various industrial techniques related to the storage of thin or threadlike materials, that is, with the collection or removal of household garbage or similar waste, and more specifically it relates to a garbage receptacle. The invention is a container that integrates a garbage can to store waste and waste generated in the environment and a flowerpot to beautify the environment.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: CREATING IDEAS S.A.S.Inventor: Mario Ernesto Perez Gutierrez
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Patent number: 11918107Abstract: A cabinet may include a front wall attached to a front proximal supporting leg and a front distal supporting leg, a back wall attached to a back proximal supporting leg and a back distal supporting leg, a first foldable side wall attached to the front proximal supporting leg and the back proximal supporting leg, and a second foldable side wall attached to the front distal supporting leg and back distal supporting leg. The first foldable wall may include a first panel connected to a second panel by at least a first double pivot connection, and the second foldable wall may include a third panel connected to a fourth panel by at least a second double pivot connection.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Armadillo Tough LLCInventors: Robert Doherty, Aaron Diamond
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Patent number: 11653483Abstract: Systems, apparatus, methods, and techniques of assembly of discrete modules of a control panel are disclosed. The modules can be independently wired, tested, and installed into a control panel. Module definitions are defined specifying components to perform the electrical function, a mechanical arrangement of the components, electrical connections, and logical interactions of the module. A bill of materials can be generated based on a designation of a set of modules for a control panel and the module definitions. Modularly assembled control panels are disclosed. An assembly frame is described herein for temporarily mounting components of a module for independent assembly of a control module and for eventual removal and installation into a control panel frame. The assembly frame may include a faceplate frame and side frames and temporary mounting features.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Julian M. Alzate, Cameron Scott Soller, Bryan Gentry, Kyle Ellis Hildenbrand
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Patent number: 11503799Abstract: Disclosed is a pet bowl assistance bag including: a rear support frame formed in a rectangular shape having a predetermined size; a front support frame extending from a lower portion of the rear support frame and having a size corresponding to the rear support frame; a folding portion coupled to both side portions of the front support frame and the rear support frame, and folded such that the front support frame is opened by a predetermined distance from the rear support frame; and a bowl holder frame having one end coupled to an upper portion of the front support frame and an opposite end attached to an upper inner surface of the rear support frame, wherein an angle of the bowl holder frame is adjusted and fixed, so that the pet is conveniently fed and the portability is improved.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Inventor: Deok-Han Kim
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Patent number: 11382425Abstract: A method for producing a wall for a piece of furniture involves providing two panel-form core halves, of which at least one has at least one aperture extending only along a portion of a side surface of the core half. A fitting or fitting housing is inserted into the at least one aperture and the two core halves are joining together to form a composite element enclosing the fitting or fitting housing. Side surfaces of the two core halves are located one upon the other. A narrow-surface coating is applied to at least one end surface of the composite element, the end surface being oriented transversely to the side surface. An opening is formed in a portion of the at least one end surface. The opening extends as far as the fitting, or the fitting housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: AMBIGENCE GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Stefan Andschus
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Patent number: 11259634Abstract: A foldable drawer storage device consisting of: one drawer and one shell. The drawer can be folded flat or expanded into a box shape. The shell can be folded flat or expanded into standing position. Folded flat, the drawer and the shell take up small space and are easy to store. When the drawer and the shell are both expanded, the shell becomes the exterior box of the drawer, which allows the drawer to be pushed into the shell. The drawer can also be pulled out, revealing the entire storage space of the drawer.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: PROTREND CO., LTD.Inventor: Henry Chen
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Patent number: 11000177Abstract: A washing machine such as a dishwashing machine, preferably of the drawer-style or table-top style, or a laundry washing machine, the washing machine having at least one low-height wash liquid conduit connecting the outlet of a sump region of a washing tub to a wash pump. The at least one low-height conduit having a transverse cross-section that is substantially oblong. In one aspect, the surface of a heating unit forms a surface of a low-height conduit. In another aspect, the sump is provided with multiple outlets. In another aspect, a cover plate is provided for covering a section of a washing tub base and the at least one low-height conduit is formed between the base of the washing tub and the cover plate by a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Inventors: Wayne Andrew Mason, Paul Christiaans, Robert Effingham Lawrence
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Patent number: 10982437Abstract: A modular barrier device for partitioning a room into two separate living spaces comprising: a plurality of storage modules, said storage modules arranged in a side-by-side as a well as a back-to-back fashion, and adjacent to a door module, to create a closet module to define the two separate living spaces in the room; at least one door rail attached to the closet module; at least one barn-style door slidably attached to the at least one door rail to provide user access to at least one of the two separate living spaces; and an adjustable valence system, said adjustable valence system capable of attaching to the closet module and further capable of expanding to fill any gap between the top of the closet module and a room ceiling.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: ChiCore Assets, LLCInventors: Marc Lifshin, Mitchell Dalton
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Patent number: 10947656Abstract: A water replenishment control method for a multi-drum washing machine. The washing machine comprises at least a first washing drum and a second washing drum. While the first washing drum is in a washing process, if the water level of washing water is lower than a set value, then a water replenishment process is executed, and before that, it is necessary to determine whether or not the second washing drum is executing a water replenishment process; if yes, the first washing drum pauses the water replenishment process, and the second washing drum executes precedence preferentially; if no, the first washing drum executes water replenishment process and terminates it when the water level of the washing water reaches a set water level.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.Inventors: Peishi Lv, Wenwei Li, Yuanyuan Chang, Jinkai Wang, Jun Wu
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Patent number: 10925395Abstract: A wardrobe capable of being moved into and out of a hotel room, and into and out of a storage room, is disclosed. The wardrobe comprises a top, a bottom, two side walls, a back, and four wheels along the bottom, where the wardrobe would otherwise touch the floor. The wheels can optionally be lockable wheels. The wardrobe also includes a means for attachment to one or more walls in a room in which the wardrobe will be used. Suitable means for attachment include holes through which pins can be inserted, pins which fit into holes in a wall, Velcro or other hook and loop attachments, straps, ropes, magnets, clips, cotter pins, and the like. The wardrobe can optionally include one or more additional elements, including one or more doors, one or more drawers, shelves, closet rods, tie/belt racks, mirrors, cubby holes, a cover for the wheels, a safe, and crown, chair, and/or base molding.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Plush Cujo LLCInventor: Jon Langbert
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Patent number: 10871804Abstract: A tree computer kiosk is provided that includes a tree-shaped housing having a trunk and at least one limb and limb stub, where the limb stub is configured to accommodate a display screen. The tree-shaped housing accommodates a computer system including a processor and at least one electronic component. A power supply provides power to the computer processor and other electronic components. The tree-shaped housing includes mounting and mechanisms for securing one or more speakers, cameras, and display screens.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Inventor: Ira A. Falk
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Patent number: 10752276Abstract: A framed structure, such as a material cart, used for material-handling purposes includes an elongated frame having two opposite ends and two opposite sides. In addition, a first set of mounts are adapted to accept the forks of a forklift truck directed endwise therein and are arranged in such a relationship to the elongated frame so that the first pair of mounts are adapted to accept the forks of a forklift truck directed therein from a side of the elongated frame. Furthermore, a second set of mounts are adapted to accept the forks of a forklift truck directed endwise therein and are arranged in such a relationship to the elongated frame so that the second set of mounts are adapted to accept the forks of a forklift truck directed therein from an end of the elongated frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: iTool Equipment Holding LLCInventors: David S. Jordan, Michael C. Jordan
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Patent number: 10342331Abstract: A collapsible cabinet frame articulates between a collapsed form and an expanded form. The collapsible cabinet form includes a first side frame with front corner posts, rear corner posts, and a plurality of front to back beams extending between the front corner post and the rear corner post. A second side frame with front corner posts, rear corner posts, and a plurality of front to back beams extending between the front corner post and the rear corner post. A front upper side to side beam and a front lower side to side beam are hingedly connected to the first side frame and the second side frame. A rear upper side to side beam and a rear lower side to side beam are hingedly connected the first side frame and the second side frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventor: Gregory L. Kuffel
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Patent number: 10281959Abstract: A tree computer kiosk is provided that includes a tree-shaped housing having a trunk and at least one limb and limb stub, where the limb stub is configured to accommodate a display screen. The tree-shaped housing accommodates a computer system including a processor and at least one electronic component. A power supply provides power to the computer processor and other electronic components. The tree-shaped housing includes mounting and mechanisms for securing one or more speakers, cameras, and display screens.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Inventor: Ira A Falk
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Patent number: 10231538Abstract: A collapsible shelving unit includes a support base, a first side wall extending upwardly from one side of the base, and a second side wall extending upwardly from an opposite side of the base. Each of the first and second side walls are comprised of a plurality of rigid panels connected to each other with at least one hinge such that the rigid panels are moveable between a display position where the panels extend vertically to form the first and second side walls and a stowed position wherein at least two of the rigid panels at least partially overlap each other. A plurality of shelves are supported by the first and second side walls such that the shelves can be selectively removed therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventors: John B. Zelek, Suzanne Whitfield Clark, Ryan C. Meers
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Patent number: 10029718Abstract: A food tray cart is easily constructed utilizing threaded fasteners. The cart has corner posts that removably connect to a top and bottom, and side panels and a rear door panel that are slidably received in the corner posts. A door is hingedly connected to the top and bottom.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Carlisle FoodService Products, LLCInventors: Martin Benning, Herve Boeglin, Kevin Lochner, Robert Lee Prickett, Lars Runquist
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Patent number: 9981677Abstract: The present invention provides disposable mobile storage units and supply carts, their methods of assembly and use. More particularly, the invention relates to carts that are lightweight, reusable, collapsible, recyclable, and suitable for use in a wide variety of industries.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: TrippNT, Inc.Inventors: Jason T. Gross, Jay B. Hall, Susan I. Tripp
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Patent number: 9700168Abstract: A package receptacle system including a package receptacle assembly. The package receptacle assembly may include a door-unit, a locking-mechanism, a top-unit, a rear-wall, a floor-unit, and two foldable-side-walls in functional and structural combination. The package receptacle assembly is structured and arranged to provide a user with a device useful for placing and receiving a package in a secure location to prevent theft and damage of the package. The locking-mechanism of the package receptacle assembly may require a code to be unlocked, which may include a tracking-number of the package. Additionally, locking-mechanism may include short-range-radio-protocol (e.g., BLUETOOTH) capabilities such that the code may be entered without physical contact to the touch-screen or may be entered via a mobile application.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Inventor: Dion Evans
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Patent number: 9416528Abstract: A folding shed may include a roof with a first roof section pivotally connected to a first sidewall and a second roof section pivotally connected to a second sidewall. The folding shed may further include foldable first and second end walls, each pivotally connected to the first and second sidewalls. The folding shed may be transformed from an operation to a storage configuration by outwardly pivoting the first and second roof sections until the exterior surface of each roof section approximately abuts the exterior surface of the sidewall to which it is connected and inwardly moving foldable end walls until the interior surfaces of the sidewalls approximately abut the interior surfaces of the end walls. The folding shed may optionally include multiple wheels for facilitating transport of the shed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: SCHAFFERT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Paul E. Schaffert, Morris L. Hartman, Carrol O. Hartman
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Patent number: 9273485Abstract: A dumpster enclosure having replaceable panels and a front gate designed with sockets positioned to allow access to a dumpster lift arm opening for removal of the dumpster front enclosure by a garbage truck without exiting the garbage truck.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Inventor: Steven Craig Goode
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Publication number: 20150145392Abstract: Different embodiments of a Folding Appliance Pedestal are disclosed. The most differentiating feature of the current invention disclosure is that it collapses for easy shipping. The collapsible feature of the current invention and its many embodiments are achieved by the used of hinges, rivets, and welded rings. In addition, a few of the embodiments can be used as a drying pedestal with the installation of the pedestal-to-dryer adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Naumaan Khan
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Publication number: 20150123527Abstract: A collapsible wardrobe includes a pair of doors hingedly connected to a pair of folding side portions, fixed side sections, and top and bottom floors pivotally disposed relative to the fixed side portions. The wardrobe is reconfigurable between a collapsed orientation and an expanded orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: BLOCKHOUSE COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Ryan Forry, Stephen Perko
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Patent number: 8960817Abstract: A folding base for counters having a left side panel, a left front panel hingedly connected to the left side panel, a right front panel hingedly connected to the left front panel, and a right side panel hingedly connected to the right front panel. The base further includes a left door hingedly connected to the left side panel, and a right door hingedly connected to the right side panel. The base has an upright position, in which the doors are opposite the front panels, while the side panels are opposite one another. The base also has a collapsed position, in which the side and front panels and the doors are arranged adjacent to one another. The base optionally includes a cover that can be separate from or hingedly mounted to one of the side panels.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventor: Ricardo Ceballos-Godefroy
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Publication number: 20140312753Abstract: Provided is a one-piece injection molded part which is used to assemble an optical module, the one-piece injection molded part including: a plurality of plates and a plurality of living hinges. The plurality of plates includes an input faceplate, an output faceplate, a left side plate, a right side plate, a bottom plate and a lid plate and is integrally formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLCInventors: Wilfred Courchaine, Anthony Nieves
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Publication number: 20140246967Abstract: A collapsible closet assembly has a pair of generally vertical rigid walls, and a plurality of generally flexible panels extending between the pair of rigid walls. A plurality of supports pivotally connect between the pair of vertical rigid walls and attach to the plurality of generally flexible panels, for movement of the plurality of supports, the pair of vertical walls, and the plurality of generally flexible panels between a collapsed position for storage and an expanded position for operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Houeshold Essentials, LLC.Inventor: James L. Glenn, JR.
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Patent number: 8740318Abstract: A folding portable bar with interchangeable canopies is provided, the bar comprises: at least one umbrella comprising at least one post and a plurality of canopies, each of the canopies comprises a design and at least a portion of each of the canopies is constructed of a material that allows light to pass through the canopy and project image of the design.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Original Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Robert DeMars
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Publication number: 20140084765Abstract: The present invention pertains to a modular furniture system in which a flat-foldable or easily assembled and disassembled rigid base structure composed of rectangular-cross-sectioned pieces each with specific dimensions serves variously, once assembled, as the supporting framework for a flat-foldable chair seat-and-backrest module, which configured together with the base structure serves as either an upright dining chair with armrests or as a lower and more reclined lounge chair with armrests, or alternatively as configured for supporting the connectable or foldable components of a flat planar surface module to be used for dining or to serve as a desktop, or alternatively as configured for supporting a storage cabinet module with drawers or doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventor: Michael D. Riley
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Publication number: 20130342090Abstract: A flexible display device includes a housing including a first support and a second support, the first support and the second support being coupled with each other so as to be folded and unfolded by a folding device, and a flexible panel coupled with the housing. The folding device includes a plurality of link members for rotatably connecting the first support and the second support to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Sung-Sang AHN, Sang-Hyun LIM
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Patent number: 8597076Abstract: A containment assembly is described that includes a flexible enclosure and a panel attached to the flexible enclosure. The flexible enclosure includes a first opening that defines a periphery that is operable for attachment around a work area. The panel is attached to the enclosure about a periphery defined by a second opening in the enclosure. A sealable access port is also associated with the enclosure, operable to provide a user with access to an interior of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2008Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Kenneth A. Krienke, Kevin H. Lee
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Patent number: 8590988Abstract: A lower corner cabinet includes front and rear frames, front panel, first and second lateral panels, and a door panel. The rear frame is separated from the front frame. The front panel extends from the front frame. The first lateral panel includes an end pivotally joined to the front frame and another end pivotally joined to the rear frame and is foldable. The second lateral panel includes an end pivotally joined to the front panel and another end pivotally joined to the rear frame and is foldable. The bottom panel is selectively abutted against the front and rear frames and the first and second lateral panels and pivotally movable. The door panel extends from the front panel to the front frame. Moreover, the lower corner cabinet is operable in an extended position and a collapsed position and able to be changed therebetween without the aid of a tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Jack Liu
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Publication number: 20130264923Abstract: A knockdown configured for assembly into a display having first, second, third and fourth side panels and at least one shelf. The knockdown has a first flat wall including the first and third panels attached along a first fold line and lying in a first substantially same plane and a second flat wall including the second and fourth panels attached along a second fold line and in a second substantially same plane with first and second corners whereat the first and second walls are attached to one another. At least one shelf, having a front edge and a back edge, is integrally attached at the front edge thereof to the first side panel and extends in the first substantially same plane. A plunger panel between the first and the second side panels has a front surface thereof adhesively attached to the at least one shelf adjacent its back edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Innovative Packaging Designs L.P.Inventor: Thomas R. Brady
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Patent number: 8540091Abstract: A blank for a rack with at least one shelf designed as a starting plate with at least one bending region in the form a number of segments and openings. The starting plate includes a number of elements which each have a side extending along a bending region while the other sides of the element are free whereby the rack is quickly and easily formed by bending these elements about their bending regions.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Inventor: Teddy Kristensen
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Publication number: 20130221818Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable display unit comprising a lower half supporting an upper half. The lower half includes a lower right wall and a lower left wall, housed therein. The upper half comprises an upper right wall and an upper left wall, housed therein. The walls of the right side are interconnected in a hinged manner, and the walls of the left side are also hinged. Each half includes shelves that are pivotally connected thereto. Once the lower left and right walls, the upper left and right walls and the lower and upper shelves are housed, the upper half rotates over the lower half supported on the hinged connection existing between the lower and upper left walls and the hinged join existing between the lower and upper right walls, thereby the display unit is folding in two parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventor: Ricardo Ceballos Godefroy
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Publication number: 20130192922Abstract: A pop up device for a curtain, that is compressed to be packaged in a box, and expanded out of said box.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.Inventor: Orestes Mihaly
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Patent number: 8468956Abstract: To provide a usable workspace for use at tradeshows, conventions and similar events, a collapsible transaction table is uniquely designed to provide transportability and flexibility regarding its setup. In its collapsed condition, the transaction table itself is contained and thereby easily transportable. In its expanded condition, components are provided to provide a usable transaction table which preferably sits at a countertop height but with which also may be modified to further extend into a countertop configuration. To achieve the counter top configuration, a pair of transaction tables are coupled with one another utilizing specifically configured bridging elements to thus create a stable and usable countertop. The transaction tables themselves include a collapsible base unit and tabletop elements which are removably attachable to the base units in an interlocking manner to provide additional stability.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.Inventors: Scott Parizek, Dixon Gimpel
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Publication number: 20130127316Abstract: A quick assemble shelf has a foldable main frame, a bar assembly, a bottom frame, a top panel and a drawer assembly. The foldable main frame has two rear panels connected pivotally to each other and two side panels respectively connected pivotally to the rear panels. The bar assembly is mounted in a front of the main frame and has multiple receiving intervals. The bottom frame is covered on a bottom of the main frame. The top panel is covered on a top of the main frame. The drawer assembly is mounted in the main frame and the bar assembly and has multiple drawers mounted slidably in the receiving intervals of the bar assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Tien-Lu WU
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Patent number: 8444232Abstract: A collapsible showcase including a lower panel; an upper panel detachably mounted on the lower panel; a lower collapsible compartment attached to the lower panel and protruding outwards thereof; an upper collapsible compartment attached to the upper panel and protruding outwards thereof; wherein the lower an upper compartments are folded on the panel to which they are hingedly attached at least at one of their side walls. The showcase also has a collapsible base attached to the lower panel and protruding in a contrary direction from the compartments to provide stability to the showcase. The compartments may be divided in sub-compartments by dividers and the showcase may also include a shelf. When the showcase is folded, the collapsed compartments are located between both panels in a sandwich manner.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Ricardo Ceballos-Godefroy
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Patent number: 8430254Abstract: A closet insert structured to fit in a closet enclosure in its entirety—includes at least one insert module including back, top and floor panels, and two end panels. Mounting structure is provided on at least one of the panels to which a coupling device is mountable for coupling another insert module to the at least one insert module.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Inventor: Steven C. Kunis
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Patent number: 8407946Abstract: A self-supporting, folding closet liner assembly for a closet that is both functional and decorative. The assembly is made up of two sets of hinged folding panel assemblies; a wall panel assembly to form the self-supporting, finished, vertical surfaces of the closet and door jamb, and a top panel assembly to form the ceiling, the horizontal upper portion of the door jamb, and the section of vertical wall between the ceiling and the horizontal upper portion of the door jamb. The folding closet liner assembles fold flat for shipping and unfold in the closet for easy assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Inventor: Steven A. Aaron
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Patent number: 8381922Abstract: A shelf includes a rear frame, two side frames pivotally mounted on two opposite ends of the rear frame respectively, two connecting frames each detachably mounted on the rear frame and each located between the two side frames to locate the two side frames, and at least one placement board mounted between and supported by the rear frame and the two side frames. Thus, the shelf can be folded to have a smaller volume so as to decrease the cost of packaging, storage and transportation of the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Inventors: Chen-Yu Chung, Zi-Cong Wen, Cheng-Chun Wang, Sheng-Chi Chung
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Patent number: 8342347Abstract: A collapsible, portable container having a roof, a base, two foldable end walls and two removable side walls. The container is collapsed by removing the side walls and inwardly folding the end walls to draw the roof closer to the base. A slide lock feature is present which alternatively allows or prevents the inward folding of the container end walls.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Nova Chemicals (International) S.A.Inventor: Henry F. Hay
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Publication number: 20120326471Abstract: A reinforcing arrangement for reinforcing a joint portion between two support units of a foldable furniture object, comprising a first mounting unit which comprises a first mounting body and a first guiding member outwardly protruded from the first mounting body mounting on the first support unit; a second mounting unit which comprises a second mounting body and a second guiding member or a second guiding groove complimentary to and moveably engaging with the first mounting unit to define a maximum extending angle of movement, thereby the first and second support unit are guided to lock into position at an unfolded position at the maximum extending angle and to unlock at a folded position; and a connecting unit pivotally connecting the first support unit and the second support unit between which the two mounting units are positioned, thereby the joint portion is reinforced.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventor: Frank Tsai
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Patent number: 8333444Abstract: A furniture kit that is configured to be transformed into a furniture piece. The furniture kit includes a folding unit comprising a front member and a back member, both of which are interconnected by folding arms. The front and back members are movable between retracted and extended positions. There is also provided a pair of side panels with each side panel being connectable through a tongue and groove arrangement to the front and back members. A top is secured to the folding unit. The entire furniture kit can be packaged in a compact container with the folding unit in a collapsed or retracted position and other individual components of the kit placed adjacent thereto.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Inventor: Chien-Kuo Chang
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Publication number: 20120299454Abstract: A collapsible chest of drawers is provided. Front and rear frames are formed with vertical corner posts joined by horizontally aligned shelf supports. Flexible material extends between pairs of shelf supports to form shelves to hold the drawers. The front and rear frames are joined at each side by a side frame having legs rotatably joined in an X shape with the opposing ends of each leg rotatably fastened to a different one of the front and rear frames. The upper or lower legs also translate so the front and rear frames can move toward each other to a collapsed configuration. A folding brace holds the frames in the expanded, use position. The drawers may also be collapsible.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
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Patent number: 8267490Abstract: A folding portable bar is provided, the bar comprises: a framework having front and back side and top and bottom portions, the framework comprises a central frame having front and back sides and at least one side frame which is generally perpendicular to the central frame during an opened usage position, and the framework further comprises at least two supporting frames, at least one supporting frame is pivotally hinged to at least one end of the central frame and at least one supporting frame is pivotally hinged to at least one end of the side frame, one end of the central frame is pivotally hinged to one end of the side frame, and the central frame comprises at least two panels and the side frame comprises at least one panels, each of the panels and the supporting frames being foldable to one another forming an accordion fold during a closed position; at least one countertop designed to sit atop the top portion of the framework; and at least one supporting shelf designed to fit adjacent the bottom portion oType: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Original Ideas, IncInventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 8225724Abstract: A portable workstation has a closed position and an operating position and can be easily installed or removed by one person. A portable workstation has two walls that are hingedly connected to either side of an elongated member with a foldable work surface hingedly connected to both walls, the work surface being shaped to provide a continuous work surface when unfolded. The workstation also has one or more foldable shelves. Preferably, all of the components of the workstation remain connected to the workstation in the closed position and in the operating position, and no assembly is required. One person can install or remove the workstation from a work area without tools.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: 1465575 Alberta LimitedInventor: Jerry Michael O'Brien
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Patent number: 8167387Abstract: A portable and collapsible storage container formed of rigid, interconnected panels which, when fully assembled, form a self-standing, integrally strong unit and, when collapsed, fold together to occupy a minimal volumetric space. Opposed side walls are hingedly connected to a front frame, and opposed end walls are hingedly connected to a rear wall panel, both to fold inwardly in interlocking fashion such that the side walls overlie the rear panel and the end walls overlie the side walls within the region bounded by the front frame. The storage container may optionally include a door or lid for closure which may be fitted with a lock if desirable. The side walls include means for supporting a removable interior panel to prevent the side walls from folding inwardly which, in turn, prevent the end walls from folding inwardly.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Franklin Sports, Inc.Inventor: Charles T Quinn
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Patent number: 8136462Abstract: A shelving unit includes a support frame and a plurality of support boards each detachably mounted on the support frame. The support frame includes a first support bracket, a second support bracket located opposite to the first support bracket, two connecting braces each pivotally mounted between the first side of the first support bracket and the first side of the second support bracket, and a connecting plate having a first side pivotally mounted on the second side of the first support bracket and a second side detachably mounted on the second side of the second support bracket. Thus, the shelving unit can be assembled and disassembled easily and quickly without using tools, thereby facilitating a user on saving a considerable amount of time and inconvenience to assemble the shelving unit. In addition, the shelving unit can be folded before assembly facilitates on reducing the cost of packaging, transportation and storage of the shelving unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Inventor: Shih-Ming Lin
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Patent number: 8127695Abstract: In an embodiment, a display stand including a display stand housing is included. The display stand housing can be configured to hold one or more graphic panels. The display stand housing can define a table pocket. The display stand also includes a table assembly configured to move between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration. The table assembly can be configured to be disposed within the table pocket and concealed from view by at least one of the graphic panels when in the stored configuration. The display stand housing can further include a counter top panel disposed over the display stand housing. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Aisle AdvertisingInventors: Mark R. MacDonald, Robert W. Stimson