Sequentially Movable Patents (Class 312/310)
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Patent number: 11614275Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet that defines a lower storage space, a front panel door part, a drawer part connected to the front panel door part, a support member located at the drawer part and configured to seat one or more objects stored in the drawer part, at least one draw-out rail that is configured to connect the drawer part to an inner wall surface of the lower storage space, and that is configured to extend and retract in multiple stages to assist insertion and withdrawal of the drawer part based on movement of the front panel door part, and at least one elevation device that is located at each of both side surfaces of the drawer part, that is connected to each of both sides of the support member, and that is configured to elevate the support member relative to the drawer part.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventor: Kwanghyun Choi
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Patent number: 11486634Abstract: A refrigerator includes: a cabinet; an upper door; a lower door that is a drawer type door; a draw-out rail that connects the lower door to a storage space in the cabinet and that guides insertion and withdrawal of the lower door in a front-rear direction; an elevation assembly that is located in the lower door, that elevates an object stored in the lower door in a state in which the lower door is withdrawn, and that elevates the object relative to the lower door; and a door restriction device configured to selectively restrict an opening movement of the upper door based on whether the lower door is opened or closed. The door restriction device is configured to restrict the opening movement of the upper door based on the lower door being opened, and to allow the opening movement of the upper door based on the lower door being closed.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventor: Jeonggil Kim
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Patent number: 11435134Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage space; a door including a door unit to open or close the storage space and a drawer unit to provide a receiving space; rails to connect the door and the cabinet to through which the door is drawn in or out of the cabinet; a driving device disposed at the door unit to provide power; and an elevation device disposed at the drawer unit and connected with the driving device to move up or down at the drawer unit. The driving device includes: a motor assembly; a screw unit including a screw to be rotated by the motor assembly and a screw holder to move up or down along the screw; and a lever to connect the screw holder and the elevation device and rotate when the screw holder moves up or down. The motor assembly includes: a driving motor; and a power transmission unit to transmit power from the motor to the screw unit, and the screw is disposed to be inclined with respect to a vertical line passing in a top-bottom direction of the refrigerator.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seongwon Gwon, Seungyoon Cho, Jinho Chang
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Patent number: 11147405Abstract: A system that includes a cabinet and an accessory capable of being stored within a storage compartment of the cabinet. The cabinet may include a cabinet housing and a mirrored door having a ferromagnetic element. The mirrored door may include a first mirror having a reflective surface forming an outer surface of the mirrored door and a second mirror having a reflective surface forming an inner surface of the mirrored door. The ferromagnetic element may be embedded within the first and second mirrors. In an example the first ferromagnetic element may be an elongated plate formed of a ferromagnetic material. The accessory may include another ferromagnetic element that may include one or more magnets. The accessory may be sized and shaped to be capable of being stored within a storage compartment of the cabinet. The accessory may be mounted to the mirrored door by magnetic attraction between the ferromagnetic elements.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Inventors: James L. Stanley, Jr., Howard Katz, Marwan Estiban, James A. DeHope, Travis Andren
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Patent number: 11073331Abstract: A refrigerator includes: a cabinet; an upper door; a lower door that is a drawer type door; a draw-out rail that connects the lower door to a storage space in the cabinet and that guides insertion and withdrawal of the lower door in a front-rear direction; an elevation assembly that is located in the lower door, that elevates an object stored in the lower door in a state in which the lower door is withdrawn, and that elevates the object relative to the lower door; and a door restriction device configured to selectively restrict an opening movement of the upper door based on whether the lower door is opened or closed. The door restriction device is configured to restrict the opening movement of the upper door based on the lower door being opened, and to allow the opening movement of the upper door based on the lower door being closed.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Jeonggil Kim
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Patent number: 10743715Abstract: Food preparation apparatus and associated appliance modules and methods. Appliances modules can be selectively docked at docks of an appliance interface of a base. An appliance module includes a food container support surface movable between cooking and holding positions. An appliance module includes a receptacle having a holding well that can be selectively configured in a generally horizontal position or an inclined position.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Duke Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Brent Jennings, James W. Bigott, Randy Lines, David Martin
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Patent number: 10722037Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a beverage holder designed to be mounted to the underside of an armrest and may be retracted under the armrest when not in use. Embodiments of the present disclosure include a retractable beverage holder (RBH) with a mounting bracket that provides support to the beverage holder when the beverage holder is retracted under the armrest, and when the beverage holder is extended out from under the armrest. Embodiments of the present disclosure include, for example, a dual option retractable beverage holder (DORBH) having both a wine glass holder, and a cup holder. Another example embodiment is a single option retractable beverage holder (SORBH) comprising a wine glass holder and a mounting bracket, or a cup holder and a mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Inventor: Brian T. Pendleton, Jr.
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Patent number: 10598428Abstract: A refrigerator includes: a cabinet; an upper door; a lower door that is a drawer type door; a draw-out rail that connects the lower door to a storage space in the cabinet and that guides insertion and withdrawal of the lower door in a front-rear direction; an elevation assembly that is located in the lower door, that elevates an object stored in the lower door in a state in which the lower door is withdrawn, and that elevates the object relative to the lower door; and a door restriction device configured to selectively restrict an opening movement of the upper door based on whether the lower door is opened or closed. The door restriction device is configured to restrict the opening movement of the upper door based on the lower door being opened, and to allow the opening movement of the upper door based on the lower door being closed.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Jeonggil Kim
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Patent number: 9872562Abstract: This application is directed to a cabinet configured with at least a right side wall and a left side wall, defining together a cabinet space, closeable by a at least one front door pivotally articulated at a front portion of the cabinet and displaceable between a closed position and at least a first open position. At the first open position each of the at least one door is coplanar with a respective side wall and at least one of the right side wall and the left side wall are configured with wall rail segments. One or more of the respective at least one front door is configured with door rail segments, such that the wall rail segments are coextensive with respective door rail segments, with a sliding gap extending between neighboring ends of a wall rail segment and a door rail segment, and defining together one or more sliding planes. The planes are configured for slidingly supporting a support unit mountable thereon.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: KETER PLASTIC LTD.Inventor: Yaron Brunner
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Patent number: 9733011Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a furniture cabinet capable of storing a breast pump. The furniture cabinet can include a storage section having a door and a slidable platform. The storage section can further include mounts located on an interior of the door. In use, the slidable platform is capable of holding a breast pump motor and the mounts are capable of holding a horn of the breast pump in a standby position when the door is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Inventor: Carlina L. Ferrari
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Patent number: 9220341Abstract: A U-shaped adjustable shelving system comprised of a plurality of interconnecting shelf sections including a back shelf section, a right side shelf section and a left side shelf section. The right and left side shelf sections are coupled to the back shelf section with a sliding dovetail arrangement so as to allow adjustment of the right and left side shelf sections relative to the back shelf section in order to change the width of the adjustable shelving system. The back shelf section is adjustable in length to substantially match the width of the space in which the shelving system is to be installed. The adjustable shelving system includes support risers for self-supporting the shelving system above a surface. The adjustable shelf can be easily installed into a variety of cabinets, and allows access to small containers, such as those for herbs and spices.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Inventor: Dedee Dart
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Patent number: 9010885Abstract: A cabinet table has a cabinet body, a front face, an interior box, and a sliding mechanism permitting the interior box to slide out of the cabinet body. The front face is connected to the interior box and has a top front face and a bottom front face. The interior box has a plurality of table components which are moveable into a table surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Kahle's Kitchens, Inc.Inventor: David A. Kahle
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Patent number: 8960826Abstract: A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator may include a cabinet having a first storage region with a plurality of shelves, a first door coupled to the cabinet by a first connection member and having a second storage region with a plurality of shelves and an opening providing to access to the second storage region, and a second door rotatably coupled to the first door by a second connection member so as to selectively provide access to the second storage region through the opening in the first door. An auxiliary shelf may be rotatably coupled in the opening formed in the first door such that an axis of rotation of the auxiliary shelf crosses, or is orthogonal to, the axis of rotation of the first and second doors.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Ayoung Choo, Jaeyoul Lee, Taegyeong Kim
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Patent number: 8888199Abstract: In order to store equipment and tools in the smallest space with at the same time improved access possibilities and orderliness in outdoor areas, a storage means is described for outdoor areas comprising: at least two holding compartments (11), each of which has one or a plurality of closable opening sections (13), wherein the one opening section (13) or the plurality of opening sections (13) jointly, which belong to the same holding compartment (11), have a surface that essentially corresponds to a surface of an outer side of this holding compartment (11), and wherein the opening sections (13) are arranged on at least two adjacent sides of the storage means.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventors: Thomas Vogl, Markus Scholz, Jens Armbrüster
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Patent number: 8845042Abstract: A base assembly includes a base plate, a pull-release handle, an extension member, a pivoting member, a cover plate and a latch member. The pull-release handle has a handle portion and defines a handle opening. The pull-release handle and the extension member are reciprocable in parallelism with a pulling direction on the base plate. The pivoting member has a force-receiving end and a force-transmitting end. The force-transmitting end is movable by the force-receiving end. The latch member has a locking strip and at least one locking portion. The force-transmitting end is connected to one end of the locking strip. The force-transmitting end works cooperatively with an elastic member, such that the locking strip and the locking portion are reciprocable in parallelism with a releasing direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Echostreams Innovative SolutionsInventors: Chin-Hao Yang, Hsiao-Fen Peng, Chang-Feng Chu, Chia-Hung Liu, Mu-Chuan Wang
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Patent number: 8813404Abstract: The invention concerns a window unit for display, protection and preventive conservation of an object of limited thickness, in particular a work of art such as a painting, a bas-relief, a tapestry or similar. It comprises a case with a back (32) and a front door (31) coupled together so as to be able to have the case (30) take up an open state, in which the object (D) is not protected and can be inserted into or removed from the case (30), and a closed state, in which the object (D) is protected and can neither be inserted into nor removed from the case (30), in which the front door (31) is provided with a transparent front panel (48) through which the object (D) is visibilé from the front in the state with the case (30) closed. The window unit is characterized in that the back (32) is provided with a transparent rear panel (50) through which the object (D) is visibile from the rear in the state with the ease (30) closed.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2004Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Goppion S.p.A.Inventor: Alessandro Goppion
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Patent number: 8745780Abstract: A baby crib includes a support frame having a lower portion and an upper portion, and a bassinet connected with the upper portion of the support frame. The bassinet includes an enclosure substantially surrounding an inner space of the bassinet adapted to receive a baby, the enclosure being upwardly opened and having a sidewall provided with a side opening communicating with the inner space, and a movable board disposed at a bottom of the bassinet and adapted to support the weight of the baby placed thereon. The board is operable to slide through the side opening between a first position where the board and the baby placed thereon lie inside the inner space, and a second position where the board extends outward through the side opening so that the board and the baby placed thereon lie substantially outside the inner space.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventor: Yu-Ya Su
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Patent number: 8714667Abstract: Enclosures for electronic components and methods for manufacturing the same are shown. In one embodiment, the enclosure includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a fourth sidewall defining an interior space of the enclosure. A first mounting channel and a second mounting channel can be coupled to each one of the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the third sidewall, and the fourth sidewall. A side channel can be removably coupled to the first mounting channel and the second mounting channel. A mounting panel can be removably coupled to the side channel, the mounting panel providing a flat surface extending away from the side channel towards a sidewall opposite a sidewall nearest the side channel and adapted to support electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventors: Harold Dean Lakoduk, Scott Allen Schramske, Tim Gordon Lange, Kent Gregory Messing, Ronald Mathew Wacker, Robert Marvin Kalstabakken, Steve Jerome Johnson, Sheldon Odell Modrow, Joseph David Ricke
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Patent number: 8668284Abstract: An ejector for ejecting a movable furniture part from a closed end position in or on a furniture body includes an ejection lever that can be driven by an electrical drive unit, in particular an electric motor. The ejection lever has a first ejection lever part and a second ejection lever part that can be moved relative to the first ejection lever part. An adjusting device causes the length of the ejection lever to change during the ejection process as a result of the two ejection lever parts sliding relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Julius Blum GmbHInventor: Christian Hauer
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Publication number: 20140036434Abstract: A server includes a casing, a bottom plate, a first hard disk module, a second hard disk module, and a lifting device. The bottom plate is disposed in the casing and configured to be sliding relative to the casing. The first hard disk module is movably disposed on the bottom plate. The first hard disk module includes a track. The second hard disk module is fixed on the bottom plate and disposed behind the first hard disk module. The lifting device moves up the first hard disk module when the bottom plate is pulled out of the casing, and the lifting device moves down the first hard disk module when the bottom plate is pushed into the casing. A drawer lifting device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventors: Maw-Zan Jau, Chao-Jung Chen, Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Chung-Hua Jen
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Patent number: 8534779Abstract: In an embodiment, a portable station has an open enclosure and a chest having first and second cases pivotally coupled to each other. When the portable station is in a first configuration, the chest is closed and is selectively fastened at a first location within the enclosure. When the portable station is in a second configuration, the chest is open and selectively fastened at a second location within the enclosure. When the chest is open, the first and second cases have been pivoted apart.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Kenneth Schaaf
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Publication number: 20130200765Abstract: A storage assembly comprising a slideable upper drawer unit and a lower drawer unit disposed in a housing. The upper drawer unit includes a slideable workstation and one or more primary drawers disposed beneath the workstation. A work panel is hingeably attached to a top surface of the workstation whereby the work panel is operable between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the work panel covers and conceals at least a portion of the top surface of the workstation, and in the open position the work panel is perpendicular to the top surface of the workstation. The work panel is received in a rear slot of the workstation when it is in the open position. The workstation may include features such as a sink and a cook top. The housing may be received in a seat casing, console, or bench on the boat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: BOSTON WHALER, INC.Inventors: Charles Dean Foss, Paul Sherwood-Berndt
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Patent number: 8474921Abstract: A support apparatus includes a patient assist bar that is coupled to a wall or to some other structure in a room of a healthcare facility, such as a headwall that is configured to be coupled to the room wall. The patient assist bar is pivotable a first axis that is substantially vertical and parallel to the headwall and a second axis that is substantially horizontal. The patient assist bar provides the patient with a stable support and guidance in moving about the room.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Dennis J. Gallant
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Patent number: 8424983Abstract: A storage VBS with opposing side walls, a top, a bottom, a back with an open or openable front, houses moveable upper and lower adjustable shelving boxes. The shelving boxes are moveably motorized and controlled sequentially. An upper shelf is made accessible by driving an upper shelving box out of the VBS and then adjusting the shelf height for storage or retrieval of an item. The upper shelving box must be returned to the VBS prior to operating the lower shelving.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventors: Gary Strauss, Elisa Strauss
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Patent number: 8388075Abstract: A cabinet includes a housing, two first rails, two pairs of pivoting elements, and two second rails. The housing includes two doors pivotably mounted to opposite sides of a front end of the housing. The first rails are respectively fixed to opposite internal sides of the housing. First ends of a pair of pivoting elements are pivotably connected to an inner side of each of the doors, and second ends of the pair of pivoting elements of each of the doors are pivotably connected a corresponding one of the second rails. When the doors are opened parallel to the first rails, the second rails are operable to move relative to the corresponding doors and aligned with the corresponding first rails to form two extended sliding rails.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
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Publication number: 20120280600Abstract: A retail product display system 72, comprising a retail product drawer 20 slideable between a closed position and an open position, a demonstration product locator 30 arranged at the front of the retail product drawer 20 and movable between two extreme positions respectively an inclined display position and a horizontal display position, wherein the system is arranged for allowing the demonstration product locator 30 to be in the inclined display position when the retail product drawer 20 is in the closed position and for allowing the demonstration product locator 30 to be in the horizontal display position when the retail product drawer 20 is in the open position. The invention makes it possible to offer greater space for accommodating demonstration products or displaying information with easy access to the retail product for purchase by the customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: Harold Noel, Fabien Brossard, Patrick Ple-Boishardy
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Publication number: 20120153788Abstract: A cabinet comprising a holder for attachment of a device comprising a display screen, such as a television device, wherein the cabinet at least comprises a horizontal panel. The cabinet comprises an arrangement for moving the display screen device between two positions, wherein in a first position, called storage position, the display screen is stored below the horizontal panel with the display screen in a lying position and in a second position, called operating position, the display screen is situated externally of the cabinet above the horizontal panel with the screen in standing, essentially vertical position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: en wonenInventor: Reinier I. J. Rozestraten
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Patent number: 8136897Abstract: An overhead storage system for attachment to a ceiling includes a hollow housing, frame and a pair of pivots pivotally attaching a rear end of the frame to a rear end of the housing so that the frame pivots between a storage position wherein the frame is disposed generally coplanar with a ceiling surface and an access position wherein the frame is disposed at a predetermined angle relative to the ceiling surface. A latch assembly releasably secures the frame in the storage position. There is a storage container which is telescopically movable through an open front end of the frame between a retracted position wherein the storage container is substantially disposed within confines of the frame and an extended position wherein a front end of the storage container is disposed a predetermined distance from the open end of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Inventor: Mark L Mascari
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Patent number: 8132871Abstract: The disclosed invention provides an improved means of storing and retrieving bottles of wine, other bottles of fluid, or other items. The invention provides for the labels of the bottles/items to be easily viewed. Additionally, the invention yields a format that allows the bottles/items to be stored in the limited depth afforded in cabinets normally used above kitchen counters. Another aspect of this invention is directed at, but not limited to, the use a refrigeration system to keep these items at the proper storage temperature. And so this invention relates to both an isolated storage system, and to that would be used in conjunction with a cooling/environmental chamber. So this invention presents a new method for the storage, display, and retrieval of bottles/items that is suitable for use at a plurality of heights, and additionally may either be a freestanding system or used within another structure such as a home cabinet, refrigerated or not.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2006Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Inventor: Steven Jerome Caruso
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Patent number: 8104852Abstract: Refrigerator for enabling putting in or taking out food to/from a basket (55) therein with of lowering a position of the user, such as bending oneself, and enabling the user to look into an inside of the basket (55) conveniently as the basket (55) is tilted in a lifted up state.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2005Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seung Hwan Oh, Kyung Han Jeong, Sang Oh Kim
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Patent number: 8052230Abstract: A lifting system for lifting a floor mounted cabinet from a stored position located on a floor to a raised position where a centerline of the cabinet would be between 38-40 inches above the floor and approximately eye level to a person seated in a wheelchair. A pneumatic power source and a low voltage electric power system coupled with inner and outer frames enables movement of the cabinet between the stored and raised positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Inventor: Richard Antony Vicek
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Publication number: 20110196538Abstract: A cabinet for securely storing items includes a drawer enclosure, a drawer, a cover, an electric actuator, and a switch. The drawer is slidable at least partially into and out of the enclosure, and includes a compartment. A cover which is configured as a metal belt is designed to selectively block access to the compartments of the drawer when the cover is in a first configuration, and to allow access to the compartment when the cover is in a second configuration. The electric actuator is designed to move the cover from the first configuration to the second configuration in one of two directions. The actuator selects the direction to reduce the time required to make such movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventor: James A. Michael
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Publication number: 20110182011Abstract: A portable terminal including a pair of housings and a hinge apparatus for coupling the housings in such a way that the housings pivot with respect to each other are provided. The hinge apparatus includes a hinge bracket fixed to a first housing of the pair of housings, a pivot member connected to a second housing of the pair of housings and pivotably coupled to the hinge bracket to pivot with respect to a hinge axis, a cam surface provided on the pivot member around the hinge axis, the cam surface comprising at least a pair of recess portions, and a cam member received to protrude and retreat in perpendicular to the hinge axis on the hinge bracket. When the pivot member pivots, the cam member slides and contacts the cam surface and is engaged with one of the recess portions on the cam surface, such that at least the housings are folded to each other or are kept stationary in a position where the housings are inclined with respect to each other at a predetermined angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD.Inventors: Won-Tae KIM, Yun-Cheol KANG, Sung-Ho AHN, Chung-Keun YOO
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Patent number: 7983026Abstract: A surface-mount touch panel cradle is disclosed for use in electrically controlling remote components. The surface-mount touch panel cradle comprises a surface mounted receptacle. A cradle frame can be coupled to the receptacle. A frame biasing mechanism can be configured to move the cradle frame away from the information mount to enable the touch panel to be inserted and removed from the receptacle. An electrical connection can be located within the receptacle. The electrical connection can be configured to be electrically coupled to the touch panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Control4 CorporationInventors: William B. West, Paul E. Nagel, Roger T. Johnsen, Brent D. Madsen
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Publication number: 20110156560Abstract: A cabinet for securely storing items includes a drawer enclosure, a drawer, a cover, an electric actuator, and a switch. The drawer is slidable at least partially into and out of the enclosure, and includes a compartment. The cover is designed to block access to the compartment of the drawer when the cover is in a first configuration, and to allow access to the compartment when the cover is in a second configuration. The electric actuator is designed to move the cover from the first configuration to the second configuration. The switch is connected to the electric actuator, and when activated the switch selectively shorts the electric actuator. Sliding the drawer relative to the enclosure activates the switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventor: James A. Michael
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Patent number: 7905560Abstract: A security showcase having a housing with storage and display portions for respectively storing and displaying items. The display portion includes a support for supporting items and being positionable between an item-storing position, within the storage portion, and an item-displaying position for displaying items. A closure with closure elements is movably mounted to the housing. The closure elements are movable between a closed position, for enclosing the support within the storage portion and an open position for when the support is in the item-displaying position. The closure may be automated and move in accordance with the position of the support or operationally linked thereto for simultaneous movement thereof. The closure may be positioned within the storage portion when the support is in the item-displaying position.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Inventors: Antonio Vardaro, Enzo Vardaro
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Patent number: 7731308Abstract: A medication container is designed for secure storage of medications and other controlled substances. The container top has a sloped configuration which resists the stacking of medical files and other objects atop it (which might obscure view of the container), and it also includes a curved sliding front door allowing both a frontal and top view of medications within the container. The door is locked by use of two separate locks, one intended for a pharmacist or other medication control officer, and one by the personnel administering the medication to patients, whereby either of these parties may independently access the interior of the container. The container is also preferably designed to rapidly have a removable medication tray installed within or removed from its interior, and to rapidly be fixed to a medication cart, patient bedside table, or other structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Inventor: David Lester Riemer
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Patent number: 7712849Abstract: A scrapbook workstation includes a base workstation member including a first plurality of adjustable shelves, at least one bi-fold door rotatably coupled to the base workstation, and a collapsible table rotatably coupled to the base workstation member, wherein the at least one bi-fold door further comprises a second plurality of adjustable shelves formed in a first panel and a coupling board formed on a second panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventors: Glenn Jakins, Darin Davis, Garth Hubert
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Patent number: 7628461Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet within which is arranged an upper fresh food compartment and a lower freezer compartment. A freezer basket is slidingly supported in the freezer compartment, preferably for concurrent movement with a freezer door. The freezer basket is coupled to a lifting mechanism that selectively shifts the freezer basket from a first or lowered position to a second or raised position in order to facilitate removal of items from the freezer basket. The lifting mechanism can be formed by a mechanical, electrical or pneumatic system.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Maytag CorporationInventors: Michael Scot Carden, Kurt C. Senner
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Patent number: 7581796Abstract: Disclosed is a refrigerator having a basket lift apparatus capable of improving convenience for a user by lifting up a basket when the basket disposed at a lower portion of a body is opened. The refrigerator comprises: a refrigerator body having cooling chambers for storing food items; a frame slidingly received in a cooling chamber disposed at a lower portion of the body; a basket put on the frame and storing food items; a door positioned at the front of the frame and hingedly connected to the frame; a first link, one side of the first link being rotatably connected to the basket or the frame and the other side being slidably coupled with the frame or the basket; a second link disposed across the first link, one side of the second link being rotatably connected to the basket or the frame and the other side being slidably coupled with the frame or the basket; and a link drive unit connected to the first link or the second link and driving the link to allow the basket to ascend with respect to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Kyung-Han Jeong, Sang-Oh Kim, Seung-Hwan Oh
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Patent number: 7396093Abstract: A refrigerator having a basket lift apparatus that improves convenience by raising a basket provided at a lower portion of a body. The refrigerator includes a refrigerator body having cooling chambers; a frame slidingly received in a cooling chamber provided at a lower portion of the body; a basket on the frame for storing food items; a door hingedly connected to the front of the frame; a first link, one side of the first link rotatably connected to the basket or the frame and the other side slidably coupled with the frame or the basket; a second link provided across the first link, one side of the second link rotatably connected to the basket or the frame and the other side slidably coupled with the frame or the basket; and a link drive unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: LG Electronics IncInventors: Kyung-Han Jeong, Sang-Oh Kim, Seung-Hwan Oh
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Patent number: 7380893Abstract: A cabinet particularly for firearms, having two half-shells that are mutually articulated so as to define a closed position and an open position. Each half-shell has a transparent panel that allows to view the contents when the half-shells are in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2005Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Benelli Armi, S.p.A.Inventors: Lucio Burigana, Marco Gaudenzi
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Patent number: 7370919Abstract: A kitchen trash container system that has a tray slidably movable into and out of a kitchen cabinet when waste is placed in a container carried by the tray. A slide mechanism is positioned on the inside walls of the cabinet engaging another cooperating slide mechanism fastened to the top of the container or inside the tray walls or floor. The container top extends over both engaging slides on each side of the container to shield the mechanisms from dust and debris and hide them from view.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2003Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Peter Meier, Inc.Inventor: James L. Rapier, III
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Patent number: 7337024Abstract: An apparatus for concealing a display of the flat panel type, and for supporting and extending the display to a viewing position. The apparatus includes a display cover that operates between a concealed position and a revealed position, and a display support that operates between a retracted position and an extended position. There is also a display support interlock that is coupled to disable operation of the display support when the display cover moves away from the revealed position, and a display cover interlock that is coupled to disable operation of the display cover when the display support moves away from the retracted position. A controller with a wireless remote is coupled to the components of the apparatus to enable remote operation thereof. A housing with decorative frame surrounds the flat panel display and presents a display opening. The display cover may be a fabric sheet that is furled from a motor driven roller within the display opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Inventor: Jonathan W. Graham
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Patent number: 7216448Abstract: A display frame includes a frame body defining a receiving space with an access opening facing forwardly, a holding tray adapted for holding a flat panel device, like a tablet PC, and movable relative to the frame body between an extending position where the holding tray extends forwardly and outwardly of the opening, and a retreat position where the holding tray retreats into the space, a front profile frame movable relative to the frame body between open and closed positions, and a linkage pivoted on the front profile frame and coupled to a key which is disposed on the holding tray such that when the linkage is moved in response to the movement of the front profile frame, the holding tray is moved between the extending and retreat positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Tsung-Han Hsu
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Patent number: 7156244Abstract: A cantilevered drawer assembly comprises a support frame assembly comprising a pair of upright members. A rotating drawer assembly comprises a drawer frame having opposed parallel side rails supported upon a pivot frame having a pair of opposed pivot wheels. A pair of circular sector-shaped pivot arms is attached to the upright members. A channel having a parabolic section and a pair of straight sections extends across each pivot arm, and receives a pivot wheel. The side rails of the drawer frame are supported by the pivot arms. A pair of flanged wheels engages an upper edge of each side rail to restrict the vertical movement of the drawer frame. Translation of the drawer frame relative to the support frame assembly is accompanied by pivoting of the pivot arms. During translation, the drawer frame remains in a horizontal plane and is held in a cantilevered configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Inventor: Randall Nelsen
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Patent number: 6952342Abstract: This invention provides a removable computer disk drive with double locking effects that allow ejection of the handle for withdrawing the drive upon unlocking a lock apparatus and pushing a push-button, characterized in that, the removable disk drive includes an external rack that is provided with a lock apparatus on a front edge side thereof and a push-button on an outer edge thereof; the disk drive support includes a rotating handle at a front edge thereof, wherein the push-button and latch of the lock apparatus lock the rotating handle to achieve the double locking effects whereby the handle can only be ejected for withdrawing the disk drive support upon unlocking the lock apparatus and pushing the push-button.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Chen
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Patent number: 6932446Abstract: An extension device for an electrical cabinet includes a plurality of panel members, an access port in a first panel member of the plurality of panel members, a top engaging the plurality of panel members, and wherein the plurality of panel members is connected and defines a functional area.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Inventor: Robert J. Hales
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Patent number: 6783198Abstract: A mobile display case for housing and supporting a display. The display case includes a stand mounted to the interior of the case for a flat panel video or other display. The display stand can be raised to a deployed position or lowered to a stowed position within the case.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Inventors: Brandon K. Rudd, Marion Lawrence Jovanovich
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Publication number: 20040066121Abstract: Storage apparatus (10) comprising a pair of storage members (54) pivotally mounted about a lifting arrangement (32). The storage members (54) and lifting arrangement (32) are locatable in a base assembly in a stored condition and can be slid outwardly and one of the members (54) raised, to provide convenient access to the respective member (54).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventor: William David Steadman