Non-horizontally, Non-pivotally Movable Patents (Class 312/312)
  • Patent number: 8056991
    Abstract: A furniture drive for moving a furniture part is mounted in a vertically adjustable manner includes a drive apparatus, which has an electric motor, for moving the movable furniture part, and includes a compensation device which exerts a force which is opposite to the weight force on the movable furniture part. A measuring device is provided for detecting the weight of the movable furniture part. Therefore, the force exerted by the compensation device on the movable furniture part can be variably adjusted as a function of the measured weight of the movable furniture part by an adjusting device which has a further electric motor and can be actuated by the measuring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Julius Blum GmbH
    Inventor: Helmut Hollenstein
  • Publication number: 20110266936
    Abstract: A robust, motorized moveable shelf assembly having a shelf carriage, a stationary support structure, and a motorized drive assembly that can be retrofitted into an existing cabinet structure or be combined with a cabinet structure in which the shelf carriage can rotationally-move outside and either downward or upward of the stationary support structure and back again so that the shelf carriage is more readily accessible to a person of limited mobility. A linkage arm powered by a motor moves through an arcuate path to drive the shelf carriage from a first at rest position to a second extended position. In one embodiment, the shelf carriage has a bottom edge with a chamfered rear edge to provide clearance during movement. In another embodiment, the shelf carriage includes a moveable bottom flap, a rail, and a wheel attached to a lower portion of the shelf carriage where the wheel tracks the rail to eliminate the need for the chamfered rear edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventor: Eric M. MORAN
  • Patent number: 8033620
    Abstract: A toolbox with drawers for holding tools and the like and a display rack for holding and displaying such tools. The display rack is movable vertically relative to the toolbox and may assume a first tool accessible and tool visible position and a second position where the tools are not accessible and are not visible. A locking mechanism maintains the inaccessible tool position of the display rack. Preloaded struts operate to extend the display rack to its tool accessible and tool visible condition when the retaining force on the display rack is released. A retaining mechanism is used to hold the display rack in its elevated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Barry Kane Retchloff
  • Publication number: 20110204760
    Abstract: A cabinet having a deep shelf with limited access is described and includes at least two opposite sides carrying track means to permit easy adjustment of the shelf between two or more levels by a single person maneuvering only the one accessible end of the shelf. The cabinet can be mounted on wheels to form a cart. One or more such adjustable shelves can be provided. The shelves may be positioned just above the bottom of the cart to provide a maximum depth cart for use, in intermediate positions for use with smaller objects and/or at the very top and/or side of the cart and locked in position to provide a secured interior for the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Clemance Bernard Finstad, III, Merle Arvid Larson, Michael Piontek
  • Publication number: 20110163644
    Abstract: In an automatic ticketing apparatus in which a customer-operated display screen (2) operated by a customer also serves as a maintenance display screen, the customer-operated display screen (2) is configured to be linearly movable while maintaining the direction of the display surface in the same direction, and by moving the customer-operated display screen, a maintenance space (15), through which the interior of the apparatus can be accessed, is opened. Furthermore, a lower operation unit (4) that is movable in a direction different from the movement direction of the customer-operated display screen (2) is provided, and the lower operation unit (4) is configured such that the maintenance space (15), through which the interior of the apparatus can be accessed, is enlarged by moving the lower operation unit (4). Accordingly, an operator can perform a maintenance operation easily while checking the display content of the customer-operated display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: OKI ELCTRIC INDUSTRY CO.,LTD.
    Inventor: Kyoichi Yamada
  • Patent number: 7922267
    Abstract: A worksurface storage system includes a frame, a tray, an actuator, and a cover. The tray and actuator are connected to the frame such that operation of the actuator translates the actuator and the tray relative to the frame. The cover is pivotably connected to the frame such that translation of the tray rotates the cover between an open and a closed position relative to the worksurface. The storage system is constructed to engage the worksurface such that devices supported by the tray are selectively extended and retracted relative to the worksurface. An opening formed in the worksurface accommodates passage of the devices and the cover, which is rotationally connected to the frame and which covers the opening formed in the worksurface when the devices are not in use. The storage system provides for multi-functional use of the worksurface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Gevaert
  • Publication number: 20110080079
    Abstract: An adjustable housing frame with industrial rails includes a fixed plate, two movable plates and at least two positioning pieces. A front side of the fixed plate is provided with a rail. Both ends of the fixed plate are provided with two opposite rails respectively. The two opposite rails are provided with at least one positioning hole. One of the two movable plates is provided in the two rails at one end of the fixed plate, and the other movable plate is provided in the two rails at the other end of the fixed plate. Edges of the two movable plates are provided with a plurality of positioning troughs. The two positioning pieces pass through the two positioning holes and extend into the positioning troughs respectively. The two positioning pieces are stopped on inner walls of the positioning trough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Te-Chun PENG
  • Publication number: 20110061570
    Abstract: A linear actuator (8) in which a squeeze protection device is arranged, where the device is located in connection with the rear fixture (17) on the motor (10). The squeeze protection device is based on a piezo element (23), which as a module (22) is built into the actuator (8), so that it is passed through by the forces, exerted by the actuator (8). The piezo element (23) is equipped with cables (30), which are connected to a printed circuit board (31) in the actuator (8), where the connections for the actuator (8) are collected, so that the signal from the squeeze protection in an easy manner may be communicated to a control device (6), which can stop the motor (10) or briefly reverse the direction of the movement and thus release a trapped object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Norbert Klinke, Søren Lolk
  • Publication number: 20110062841
    Abstract: Storage chests for tools or the like feature swiveling drawers pivotally mounted to avoid jamming due to misalignment in use of a sliding drawer. The chests employ unique locking systems tailored for use with such pivoting drawers, where an actuator is operable to pivot a blocking member inside the chest between the drawers and a wall of the surrounding housing about a vertical axis into a position interfering with motion of a feature projecting outward from one or more drawers under attempted pivoting thereof. Some embodiments feature a wheel deployment system operable to give a user control over when to rollably support the chest or have it stand on stationary legs, for example for use of the top surface of the chest as a work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Marvin Penner, Norman Penner, Abe Penner
  • Patent number: 7876551
    Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a base, a rotating member, and a connecting member connecting the base to the rotating member. The connecting member is slidably positioned on the base. The rotating member is rotatably positioned on the connecting member. The rotating member relative to the connecting member is able to move to be on an outer side of the base with sliding movement of the connecting member relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-Xin Wang, Chao-Zhong Fu, Gui-Li Yang
  • Publication number: 20100320887
    Abstract: The subject-matter of the invention is a cover which may be lowered to conceal sliding door support mechanisms in furniture, to overlap the upper edge of the cupboard compartment in order to conceal from view the movement and support mechanisms of said sliding doors (20, 30), wherein a cover (50) having a length approximately the same as the width of the useful compartment of cupboard (A), whereby said cover (50) may be placed in a lowered position to allow doors (20, 30) to be applied to tracks (41, 42) of a guide rail (40), and in a raised position, concealing from view the movement and support mechanisms of said doors (20, 30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Guido Bortoluzzi
  • Publication number: 20100256800
    Abstract: Storage systems for inventory control are disclosed. The storage systems includes a vertical storage structure having a plurality of vertically-stacked pockets. Each vertically-stacked pocket can be configured to be separately openable for providing user access to contents of the vertically-stacked pocket. The vertical storage structure can be a vertical sliding-type door, a hinged-type door, or a wall-mounted cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Cardinal Health 303, Inc.
    Inventor: David Heffron
  • Patent number: 7806490
    Abstract: An appliance elevator includes a lift mechanism mounted to a substantially planar mounting panel at least a portion of which extends beyond the body of the lift mechanism to provide an area by way of which the mounting panel and lift mechanism pre-mounted on the mounting panel can be easily positioned within a piece of furniture and attached to the furniture by way of one or more fasteners such that substantially the entire mechanical load on the lift mechanism when it is in use is transferred to the furniture by way of the mounting panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: ImportAdvantage, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Buehl
  • Publication number: 20100237757
    Abstract: Distribution hubs and telecommunications enclosures are disclosed. One example distribution hub includes a cover section and a mounting section. The mounting section is adapted to support telecommunications cables and/or equipment. The cover section is coupled to the mounting section to permit movement of the cover section relative to the mounting section along an axis and between an extended position in which a portion of the mounting section is exposed and a retracted position in which such portion of the mounting section is substantially covered by the cover section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Emerson Network Power, Energy Systems, North America, Inc.
    Inventors: George I. Wakileh, Eduardo Leon, Simon Shen-Meng Chen
  • Publication number: 20100231106
    Abstract: A cap 1 attached to housings 2 and 3 can be opened and closed. The cap 1 includes a tongue portion 1a protruding from a cap body 1d; and claw portions engaging with the housing (second outer housing) 3. An elongated hole 1b is formed on the tongue portion 1a. The housing 3 includes: a notched hole 3b for accepting the tongue portion 1a; a stopper 3c that is unremovably inserted into the elongated hole 1b so as to permit relative movement; and engaged portions engaged with the claw portions of the cap 1 to fix the cap 1. When the cap 1 is closed, the stopper 3c is fixed on the elongated hole 1b on the side of the cap body 1d by protrusions 1c provided in the elongated hole 1b.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tetsuya Okita
  • Patent number: 7794027
    Abstract: A lifting mechanism for a storage bin is positioned in a cabinet having a countertop. The lifting mechanism has a base adapted to be supported in the cabinet, a moveable member operably connected to the base, a support member connected to the moveable member, and a storage bin supported by the support member. The moveable member is moveable between a first position, wherein the storage bin is adapted to be positioned within the cabinet, and a second position wherein the storage bin is raised such that the storage bin is adapted to be positioned out of the cabinet. When the storage bin is raised, a top of the storage bin is adapted to be positioned proximate the countertop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Melanie Calabria, Joseph Edward Jasinski, Kevin Owen Roughton, Sherry Eckholm, Brian Joseph Wismann, William Myles Riley, Bruce Seymour Ferris, Paul Gilbert Rockwell
  • Patent number: 7699413
    Abstract: A tool cabinet has a housing and a hanging device. The housing has a work surface, at least one drawer and at least one opening. The at least one drawer is defined in the housing. The hanging device has at least one hanger mounted inside the at least one opening. The at least one hanger has two telescopic stands, a hanging plate and a locking device. The telescopic stands are mounted in the at least one opening and face each other. The hanging plate is mounted between the telescopic stands and extends as the telescopic stands extend. The locking device mounted on the telescopic tubes to hold the inner tube in position. When the tool cabinet is used, the hanging device can be extended out to hang and store tools. The tools can be organized and the work surface will not in be cluttered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Hui-Chen Liao
  • Patent number: 7665709
    Abstract: A trolley and rail system for use in relation to an extension and retraction arrangement with a trolley structure retained for axial extension and retraction along a body portion of a rail arrangement comprising first and second rails disposed in substantially parallel spaced orientation. The trolley structure can have a central portion and first and second wing portions with load bearing wheels for rolling along rigid bearing surfaces of the first and second rails. The bearing surfaces and the wheels can have correspondingly contoured profiles. The trolley structure can have a ventrally disposed alcove. Constant force springs can assist in a travel of the trolley structure in relation to the rail arrangement. The trolley structure or a support arm coupled thereto can have threaded mounting holes for retaining a flat panel monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Sava Cvek
  • Publication number: 20090302726
    Abstract: A cabinet-like domestic appliance is provided having an interior in which a height-adjustable support system is mounted. The support system includes a vertical rail provided with a plurality of snap-in recesses and a supporting arm that has a plurality of projections each of which engages with one of the snap-in recesses. The rail includes a profiled element that is immobilized on a wall via an at least one fastener and a strip is provided that can be vertically displaced in the profiled element between a position in which the at least one fastener is accessible through an opening on one side of the profiled element that faces away from the wall and another position in which the at least one fastener is concealed behind the strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicants: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH, MIELE & CIE. KG
    Inventor: Peter Eckartsberg
  • Patent number: 7584705
    Abstract: A system for rising and storing a monitor to a desk includes a box located beneath a top of the desk and having a top hole. A link mechanism includes a transverse bar on which the base of the monitor is rested and two first links are pivotably connected to two ends of the transverse bar. The two first links are pivotably connected to two first ends of two plates which are pivotably connected to the box by two respective mediate portions. Two second links are connected to two second ends of the plates and a cover for closing a top hole of the box. Two springs are connected between the plates and two protrusions on the first links. The cover is moved vertically into the top hole of the box and then pivoted an angle when the monitor is moved through the top hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Inventor: Chao-Lin Chen
  • Patent number: 7458689
    Abstract: A display stand is camouflaged as ordinary furniture, such as a dresser with mirror combination for the bedroom or as an armoire. The stand conceals another object, such as a television display, when one doesn't wish to observe that object, but otherwise exposes the object to view. Supported in a stationary position at least a vertically positionable opaque mirror or panel located directly in front of the television display when the television is not in use prevents the display from being viewed. The mirror or panel is supported by an electric elevator platform or lift inside the furniture, which, at the viewers option, is selectively vertically moved by the lift to a full up position that blocks a view of the stationary object or to a full down position inside the dresser that uncovers the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventors: Gene Head, Marco Lin
  • Patent number: 7439694
    Abstract: An adjustable lectern includes a base portion having a tubular upstanding base member and a tubular upstanding tower member that is mounted in a telescoping arrangement with respect to the base member. The base member and the tower member are each respectively formed as rigid tubes or channels by a single, unitary piece of material such as sheet metal. The lectern further includes a work platform that is positioned at an upper end of the tower portion. The work platform is both vertically and horizontally adjustable with respect to the base portion, so that both users who will be standing behind the lectern making a presentation and users who will be sitting behind the adjustable lectern in a wheelchair when making a presentation may be accommodated. Both the work platform and the base member include industry-standard rackmount structure for facilitating integration of electronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventors: Richard B. Atlas, Oleh M. Artym
  • Publication number: 20080238278
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Kyung-Han JEONG, Sang-Oh KIM, Seung-Hwan OH
  • Patent number: 7407239
    Abstract: A mechanism for raising and lowering an appliance, such as a video display, in an interior of a vehicle has a carriage supporting the appliance that slides or rolls vertically up and down in tracks of a guide frame between stowed and elevated positions. A force assist manual lift or an automated lift can be used to raise (and lower) the appliance. The force assist lift can have one or more pivotally and over center mounted gas springs to assist raising the appliance. The automated lift can have a motor driving one or more cables, wound through sheaves, to raise and lower the appliance. The entire assembly is preferably concealed in a furniture quality container until it is raised through a top opening for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Actuant Corporation
    Inventor: James R. Kunz
  • Publication number: 20080067907
    Abstract: A slide bracket includes a main body having an end plate and at least one hanging block. The end plate is provided with a locating holder and a corresponding opening. The locating holder contains a chamber containing a spring. The hanging block has a first post and a second post, and is disposed into the chamber to hold against the spring to expand in relation to the opening and the chamber so to allow the first and second posts penetrating through the opening of the end plate for securing the bracket to a support without relying upon tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KEN-CHING CHEN, SHIH-LONG HUANG, SHUN-HO YANG, CHUN-CHIANG WANG
  • Patent number: 7341054
    Abstract: A raised-level built-in cooking appliance, such as a wall-mounted oven, has a muffle and a bottom-side muffle opening. The latter can be closed with a lowerable bottom door. A drive device produces a lifting movement of the bottom door. In order to determine the weight of a cooking item, the wall-mounted cooking appliance has a weight detection device that determines the weight load on the bottom door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventor: Edmund Kuttalek
  • Patent number: 7325891
    Abstract: A computer cart is formed to have ventilation channels extending along its sides to enable computers to be ventilated while stored in the computer cart without requiring excessive machining of the side panels forming the cart. The cart includes a frame with an external skin formed of panels. The upper edges of the side panels are offset from an edge of a top panel so that a ventilation channel is formed between the top panel and the side panels. Optionally, the channel may also extend between the top panel and a side panel and between the top panel and a front panel including doors that allow access to an inside of the computer cart. A similar channel may be formed on the bottom. As air is heated by computers within the computer cart, the warm air will rise and exit the computer cart via the upper ventilation channel, while drawing in cooler air through the lower ventilation channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Anthony Kinsley, Philip John Sopicki
  • Publication number: 20070241650
    Abstract: The invention relates to a more diverse, effective, and user-friendly cabinet system. More specifically, the present invention discloses and claims a cabinet system which allows the user to reach items stored in the highest shelves by bringing the shelf to the user, instead of making the user reach the shelf. The invention can be installed during the manufacturing process of new cabinets, so it can be incorporated in the cabinet system as it is being placed in a home. The invention can also be sold as a kit, which can be used to modify already installed cabinets. The present invention can be manufactured in a wide variety of dimensions, so it is capable of fitting new or already installed cabinets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventor: Patrick Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20070194674
    Abstract: A movable support surface supported arms may be moved when a driving mechanism including a motor that drives the arms. Guides guide the arms such that the movable support surface moves between extended and retracted positions. A movable barrier is pivotally attached to a flexible rack using a clip assembly. A motor drives the flexible rack such that the movable barrier moves between open and closed positions. When disposed in a display case, the movable support moves between storage and display positions such that the movable barrier moves between a closed position to protect items in storage and an open position to display items on the movable support. The movable support surface and movable barrier are controlled by a control mechanism that may include limit switches to facilitate automatic control. The control mechanism may be responsive to various outside signals, and a plurality of display cases may be simultaneously controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Salter
  • Patent number: 7152833
    Abstract: A T-shaped unit includes a first section that is vertical when the unit is in use and a second section that is horizontal when the unit is in use. The first section includes two telescopingly connected elements and the second section includes two elements that are slidingly connected to the first section to slide in a horizontal plane. A soft furniture-engaging element is also included in the second section and one or more clips are provided to lock the sliding elements in a selected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Inventor: Gary W. Pitsenbarger
  • Patent number: 6969132
    Abstract: A chest (1) for distributing food, the chest being provided with a vertical mast (4) on which supports (2) are fixed. The chest has lifting means for moving said mast in vertical translation, and in addition at least some of the supports are movable in rotation about an axis which coincides with the mast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventor: Bernard Viville
  • Patent number: 6910622
    Abstract: A suspended file folder assembly is made from thermoplastic material and uses a thermoplastic sheet folded along at least one score line to define a folder, which has a retaining portion at upper edges thereof. A support bar, having a cavity in a bottom portion thereof, mechanically engages with the retaining portion. The interlock between the retaining portion and the cavity of the support bar is weight bearing and serves to distribute the load of the folder along the length of the cavity of the support bar and the upper edge of the sheet. The support bars have notches therein for engagement with conventional suspension rails as well as at least one indentation for accommodating an index tab. A rotatable index tab, or clip tab, with a lower part that is complimentary in shape to the support bar and the attachable to the support bar is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Canadian Environmental Office Products Inc.
    Inventors: Wallace N. Mark, Thomas W. Deans
  • Patent number: 6902243
    Abstract: The present invention is a sub-cabinet readily insertable and removable from a larger decorative cabinet. The invention is comprised of a box-like structure having at least three panels perpendicularly disposed with respect to a floor panel and attached thereto, a lift vertically disposed within the box-like structure and fastened thereto, and a control module disposed within the box-like structure and fastened thereto. The control module receives commands from a limit switch so as to stop the lift motion when filly retracted or extended. Furthermore, the control module regulates electrical power to a display device fastened to the lift based upon the direction of travel of the support unit. The control module receives function commands from either a wireless remote or a switch. An alternate embodiment of the present invention further comprises a safety strip attached about an edge along one or more panels adjacent to a movable lid hinged to a decorative cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Wieslaw Bober
  • Patent number: 6851770
    Abstract: A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall that is at least partially transparent. The platform is disposed within the housing and includes a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed. The platform is selectively movable in the vertical direction between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are in the storage section of the housing. The elevating mechanism is mounted within the housing and includes a linear actuator that is selectively extendable along a straight line axis between a retracted position and an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Fausion Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Canedy, Leo Faubion
  • Patent number: 6843245
    Abstract: A high-level built-in oven unit including a bottom opening in the oven unit. A removable trap-door including lifting elements to open and close the bottom opening of the oven unit. The trap door has a baking tray mounting arrangement detachably mounted thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
    Inventors: Klemens Roch, Christian Zimmermann, Peter Mallinger, Wolfgang Schneii, Klaus Rabenstein, Josef Gerl, Michael Wagner, Reinhard Fleissner, Christian Unterreiner, Johann Herbst, Bernd Hopfenmuller, Edmund Kuttalek
  • Patent number: 6832822
    Abstract: A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a plurality of platform guide tracks, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall which is at least partially transparent. The platform guide tracks are disposed on the interior of the housing. The platform is disposed within the housing and includes a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed. The platform is selectively movable between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are displayed in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are stored in the storage section of the housing. The platform interfits with the platform guide tracks so as to constrain the movement of the platform to vertical translation only.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Faubion Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Canedy, Leo Faubion, Paul Lenox, Larry G. Stanford
  • Patent number: 6832618
    Abstract: The dining table comprises a table structure having one or more openings adapted to receive in a snug fit either a dining tray or a pair of operatively associated access covers, which in either case fill the opening. An inner one of the access covers is connected to the table structure by a hinge and an outer one of the access covers is suspended by a lever and latching arrangement. In a raised position, the covers abut each other and provide a substantially smooth dining surface. In a lower position, the covers are stored below the dining tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Inventor: Harold F. DeHart
  • Publication number: 20040164659
    Abstract: The present invention is a sub-cabinet readily insertable and removable from a larger decorative cabinet. The invention is comprised of a box-like structure having at least three panels perpendicularly disposed with respect to a floor panel and attached thereto, a lit vertically disposed within the box-like structure and fastened thereto, and a control module disposed within the box-like structure and fastened thereto. The control module receives commands from a limit switch so as to stop the lift motion when fully retracted or extended. Furthermore, the control module regulates electrical power to a display device fastened to the lift based upon the direction of travel of the support unit. The control module receives function commands from either a wireless remote or a switch. An alternate embodiment of the present invention further comprises a safety strip attached about an edge along one or more panels adjacent to a movable lid hinged to a decorative cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Wieslaw Bober
  • Patent number: 6764145
    Abstract: A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure assembly. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall which is at least partially transparent. The platform is disposed within the housing and includes a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed. The platform is also configured to define a rearward facing recessed space. The platform is selectively movable between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are displayed in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are stored in the storage section of the housing. The elevating mechanism is mounted within the storage section and connected to the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Faubion Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Canedy, Leo Faubion
  • Publication number: 20040090149
    Abstract: A parallelepiped lifting device mounted under a computer desk in a storage position is disclosed. Prior to using a computer, the device is activated by starting a motor in a clockwise rotation to lift an LCD of the computer from under the desk by means of a mechanism comprising chain wheels, bars, and adjusting screws. A lowering of the device into the desk is performed by starting the motor in a counterclockwise rotation by means of the same mechanism. The invention can save desk space for other purposes in the storage position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Chun-Chung Chang
  • Patent number: 6733094
    Abstract: A parallelepiped lifting device mounted under a computer desk in a storage position is disclosed. Prior to using a computer, the device is activated by starting a motor in a clockwise rotation to lift an LCD of the computer from under the desk by means of a mechanism comprising chain wheels, bars, and adjusting screws. A lowering of the device into the desk is performed by starting the motor in a counterclockwise rotation by means of the same mechanism. The invention can save desk space for other purposes in the storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: Chun-Chung Chang
  • Patent number: 6634668
    Abstract: A collapsible display cart for storing, transporting and displaying merchandise which has a base with shelves for holding merchandise, which can be raised and extended, at least one pair of wheels for moving the cart and a canopy for covering the base in closed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventors: Russel Urffer, III, Richard N. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 6612670
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide an elevated screen which can be a simple screen or combined with a desk or a table. The elevated screen includes a screen base which sets a inner space in the center, and there is a elevating device in the inner space, and a rotating shaft of the elevating device is set at an outside surface of the screen base to be operated by users, and a bottom of the spacing board is connected to the elevating device in the inner space to be driven up and down by the elevating device, and a top of the spacing board forms a cover, wherein, the inner space of the screen base has various type to match the shape of the spacing board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: Yu-An Liu
  • Patent number: 6609773
    Abstract: A storage apparatus (10) comprising a plurality of first storage compartments (26) which are rotatably mounted around a substantially vertical shaft (14). The apparatus (10) being arranged such that the first compartments (26) are usually in a raised position, and a selective one of the first compartments (26) can be moved down the shaft (14) to bring the respective first compartment (26) to an accessible height. The apparatus (10) may also comprise one or more lower second storage compartments (16) which may define a space (18) into which the respective first compartment (26) can be slid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: William David Steadman
  • Patent number: 6547183
    Abstract: A moveable closet for storing articles in an aircraft includes a fixed outer housing and a moveable inner housing capable of being displaced from a loading position for articles to be placed within a storage compartment to a stowed position, which allows for additional cabin space during taxiing and flight. The storage compartment defined by the inner housing may be further sub-divided by shelves for storing articles of various sizes and may also be fitted with bars in order to accommodate hanging items. The moveable closet is capable of being accessed from a lengthwise extending aisle and therefore may be located directly adjacent a fixed structure on an aircraft such as a lavatory, galley, fixed closet, or the like. Once the storage compartment defined by the inner housing is loaded with articles, it is displaced into the outer housing to provide additional cabin space for passenger leg room or seating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Farnsworth
  • Patent number: 6540311
    Abstract: A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a plurality of platform guide tracks, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall which is at least partially transparent. The platform guide tracks are disposed on the interior of the housing. The platform is disposed within the housing and includes a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed. The platform is selectively movable between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are displayed in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are stored in the storage section of the housing. The platform interfits with the platform guide tracks so as to constrain the movement of the platform to vertical translation only.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Faubion Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Canedy, Leo Faubion, Paul Lenox, Larry G. Stanford
  • Publication number: 20020190616
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an airflow guidance structure in an optical storage carrier player. More particularly, the present invention relates to an airflow guidance structure in a CD-RW drive. The airflow guidance structure provides a path and cooperates with outlets disposed close to the end of the airflow guidance structure. Heat generated during the operation of the CD-RW drive is discharged from the outlets by using the airflow generated by the rotation of the disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Sung-Po Lin, Chi-Cheng Lin, Max M.S. Tsai
  • Patent number: 6471311
    Abstract: A downward extendable and retractable shelving system has a cabinet assembly. A support panel is coupled to a wall from which the system is to be mounted. The support panel is used for mounting the cabinet to the wall. An extendable and retractable mechanism is coupled to the cabinet and to the support panel for lowering and raising the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventor: David E. Snyder
  • Patent number: 6467830
    Abstract: A self-contained toolbox adapted for use in the bed of a truck. The toolbox covering at least a major portion of the bed of the truck. The toolbox including an external box and an internal box having an interior opening. The internal box fitting within the external box and being movable from a first position where the external box covers at least some of the access to the interior opening of the internal box, and a second position, above the external box, where the external box does not inhibit access to the interior opening of the internal box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventor: Richard J. Cortright
  • Patent number: 6443543
    Abstract: A mobile personal computer station having an upper table top 32 to which is attached a computer 14 being connected to a lower docking station 28 by multiple extendable legs 30. The purpose of the present invention 10 is to provide a computer control wheeled structure that can move about as the user 12 chooses. The upper tabletop 32 also has attached thereto a rotatable camera which can be mounted in a plurality of cable and accessory management apertures 40 which are spaced about the tabletop. The lower docking station 28 is provided with wheels 24, 26 and is electrically driven by drive wheels 26 which are controlled by a computer. The camera rotator mechanism is also computer controlled and comprises a transceiver integrated circuit 82, a motor 84, a worm gear 86, a drive transfer gear 88, a drive shaft 90 and a rotative coupling post 60 which attaches the camera rotating mechanism to the tabletop 32. A camera platform 92 and camera locking screw 94 are provided for attaching a camera thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Inventor: Wayne Chiang