Surface Forms Closure Patents (Class 108/38)
  • Patent number: 11529910
    Abstract: A holding assembly for holding portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort. The holding assembly comprises a plurality of independently movable planar members that engage one or more portable electronic devices to hold the portable electronic devices. The planar members may each be moved between a first position and a second position. A portion of the holding assembly may be received within an open portion of a planar member to provide a low-profile geometry. The holding assembly may be opened to hold a portable electronic device and closed when not in use in this manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: SmartTray International, LLC
    Inventor: Nick Pajic
  • Patent number: 11039682
    Abstract: A stowable platform is connected to a frame with a first and second trolley, each trolley is moveable inside a channel and has an upper and lower roller. The lower rollers are tied to a mechanism that moves them in the channels in a linear motion. The upper rollers are in contact with one side of the channel from the offset center of gravity in the platform. The platform moves between a stored position defined by the lower roller near a terminal end of the channel and a use position defined by the upper roller located in an overhanging end of the channel and the lower roller closer to the overhanging end than the terminal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: LIFTCO INC.
    Inventor: John C. Disher
  • Patent number: 11027846
    Abstract: A stowable folding table is disclosed. In embodiments, the folding table has a stowed (e.g., folded) state and a deployed state between two adjacent aircraft galley structures. The folding table includes two table segments coupled by a hinge; the two segments may be folded parallel to each other and stowed (e.g., in a galley cart bay or elsewhere in or on the adjacent galley structures). The stowed table is unfolded and deployed by attaching the first and second ends respectively to a galley structure (e.g., on either side of an exit door), such that one table segment extends at an angle to the other when deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. L. Burd, Richard H. Jolley
  • Patent number: 10981482
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a portable table (1) and to an interior trim assembly for a vehicle, the interior trim assembly comprising an interior trim section (60) and a portable table releasably attachable to the interior trim section, wherein in a stowage state the portable table is integrated with the interior trim section, and in a detached state the portable table is detached from the interior trim section for use as a table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Bellamy, Christopher Brown
  • Patent number: 10973314
    Abstract: An inner organ for a vehicle, including a retractable shelf, extending between a free end and an end for connecting to a movement mechanism, and deployable between a retracted position and a deployed position. The movement mechanism includes: at least one first rail, extending between a lower end and an upper end; for each first rail, a cursor movable along this first rail, and coupled to the connecting end of the shelf; and an element for blocking the shelf in the deployed position. The blocking element is connected to the connecting end of the shelf by a pivot link, is movable along a second rail, and cooperates in the deployed position with a wall arranged at the connecting end of the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventor: Romain Paindavoine
  • Patent number: 10779641
    Abstract: The foldaway shelving unit has movable end caps and at least a first shelf and a second shelf mounted for pivotal movement with respect to the shelf support. A first movable end cap is mounted adjacent the first end of the first shelf and a second movable end cap is mounted adjacent the second end of said second shelf. The shelves can be independently pivoted between a lowered position and a raised position. When the shelves are in the lowered position, the first and second movable end caps form a bridge between the shelves. When one of the shelves is in the raised position, and the other shelf is in the lowered position, the pivot bracket raises one of the movable end caps with respect to the lowered shelf and at least a portion of the vertical wall of the second movable end cap is above the support surface of the lowered shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: RANGER DESIGN
    Inventor: Gary Wayne Beere
  • Patent number: 10773908
    Abstract: A ramp assembly with an inboard ramp section, an outboard ramp section pivotally coupled to the outboard ramp section, a knob coupled to one of the inboard ramp section or the outboard ramp section, a ramp latch coupled to the other of the inboard ramp section or the outboard ramp section, the ramp latch comprising, an elongated shaft extending from a proximal section towards a distal section, a first arcuate jaw extending from the distal section away from the elongated shaft, a second arcuate jaw extending from the distal section away from the elongated shaft, the first and second arcuate jaw defining an opening therebetween, and wherein the knob is selectively positionable at least partially within the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: The Braun Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron Kiser, James Stoner
  • Patent number: 10625649
    Abstract: A tray table assembly including a main table and a table extension deployable from a stowed position below the main table to a deployed position laterally adjacent the main table. The main table and the table extension are coupled through an intermediate support slidably coupled to each of the main table and the table extension. The deploy the table extension, the table extension slides relative to the intermediate support and the intermediate support slides relative to the main table to increase the total surface area of the table top as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler P. Buchanan, Joseph M. Stuttgen, Ryan J. Suhre
  • Patent number: 10611282
    Abstract: A convertible seating and dinette arrangement that includes moveable and adjustable first and second seats with each seat including a base, a seat bottom, and a backrest; and wherein each base is configured for pivotal movement to adjust between various modes. The convertible seating and dinette arrangement can include seats that are moveable and convertible to at least three different modes including a sofa mode, a recliner mode, a daybed mode, a dinette mode, an alternate dinette mode, and a chaise lounge mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Triple E Canada, Ltd.
    Inventor: Angelo Natuzzi
  • Patent number: 10532683
    Abstract: A table attachable to the tailgate of a vehicle extends from the tailgate. The table is foldable between a stowed and a deployed configuration. In the stowed configuration the table can be folded against the vehicle tailgate or extend transverse to the tailgate and securable to the vehicle. In the deployed configuration the table when extended in the plane of the tailgate forms a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Inventor: John Bowman
  • Patent number: 10427619
    Abstract: A support comprising a holding assembly for holding portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort. The holding assembly comprises a rotatable front wall and a rotatable back wall that receive one or more portable electronic devices therebetween. The front wall is typically biased to help secure a portable electronic device by applying pressure to the portable electronic device. A slide may be connected to the front wall to aid in rotating the front wall when inserting or removing a portable electronic device. Induction charging may be provided as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: SmartTray International, LLC
    Inventor: Nick Pajic
  • Patent number: 10316462
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet having an accommodation space formed therein to accommodate laundry, a door hingedly connected to the cabinet to open or close the accommodation space, a presser for applying pressure to laundry to remove wrinkles from laundry, and a presser-fixing structure for mounting the presser to the inner surface of the accommodation space or the door. The presser-fixing structure includes a support holder protruding from the inner surface of the accommodation space or the door and a presser-fixing recess formed concavely in the rear surface of the presser so as to allow the support holder to be inserted thereinto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyunggyu Lim, Taejun Yoon, Minhyoung Lee, Jeongryeol Choi, Junyoung Nam
  • Patent number: 10273009
    Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a two-piece folding tray table includes a personal electronic device (PED) support member connected to a tray section such that, in a stowed position, the PED support member is substantially flush with the tray table. The PED support member may be deployable in both a folded tray table configuration and a side-by-side tray table configuration to support a personal electronic device at a substantially identical angle regardless of tray table use mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel Adam Fishel, Martin J. Foor, Matteo Blanc, Michael Kreitz, III
  • Patent number: 10173806
    Abstract: A foldable basket, attachment mechanism and/or method of manufacturing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventor: Alexander Reznikov
  • Patent number: 10150395
    Abstract: A support for portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort. The support may comprise a collapsible cavity that accepts one or more portable electronic devices. The cavity is collapsible to help secure a portable electronic device therein or for storage purposes. The portable electronic devices may be held at various viewing angles relative to the passenger. A passenger may be permitted to adjust the angle at which his or her portable electronic device is positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: SmartTray International, LLC
    Inventor: Nick Pajic
  • Patent number: 10092093
    Abstract: A bag with integral legs. The bag includes a base with sidewalls forming a main compartment with an interior volume. A pair of legs is attached to a lower side of the base and configured to pivot between a stowed position and an extended position. In the extended position, the bag is supported off of a ground surface at a desired height. Additionally, the bag includes a tray configured to extend outwardly from the bag, providing a convenient work surface for a user. The bag may further include a lower pocket adapted to fully enclose the pair of legs therein when the pair of legs is in the stowed position. Some embodiments include a locking hinge to lock each of the pair of legs either in a stowed or in an extended position, offering additional stability to the bag when in an elevated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Inventors: Eddie James Campbell, Jr., Lydia Elaine Boyd Campbell
  • Patent number: 10039385
    Abstract: An electric bed includes a frame, an actuator, a base body and a plate member. The frame includes a fixed rack and a movable rack movably disposed at the fixed rack. The actuator is disposed between the fixed rack and the movable rack in a way that the movable rack is movable relative to the fixed rack. The base body is disposed at a top side of the frame. The plate member is movable into and out of the base body. As a result, the plate member can be used as a table or a supporting frame for replacing things thereon, and the plate member can move back when user do not want to use the plate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Inventor: Chuan-Hang Shih
  • Patent number: 9993118
    Abstract: A relocatable, easily movable worksite sanitation system that is a combination decontamination station and lavatory with two separate rooms suitable for complying with ADA and safety regulations that is continuously automatically electrically checked and verified to be in proper working order. The sanitation system has a water source and a power source, and the sanitation system includes an improved flush-type lavatory comprising at least a toilet and a sink with a lavatory water supply line providing water to said toilet and said sink. Both the lavatory and the decontamination rooms include an electrical system with a switch for turning the electrical system on and off. The decontamination station has at least an eye wash station and a shower with a decontamination water supply line providing water to said eye wash station and to said shower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Pharmaceuticals.Org, Inc.
    Inventor: Earl Jacob Braxton
  • Patent number: 9943165
    Abstract: Embedded furniture systems include a wall having a recessed pocket, a furniture element hingedly connected to the wall and selectively moveable between a storage position in which the furniture element is vertically disposed in the pocket and a utility position in which the furniture element horizontally extends from the pocket, and a support structure hingedly connected to the furniture element and selectively positionable between an extended position in which the support structure protrudes substantially perpendicular to the furniture element and a retracted position in which the support structure extends substantially parallel to the furniture element. An illuminating mechanism illuminates a lighting element disposed in the support structure when the support structure is in the retracted position by bringing a contact element connected to the surface of the furniture element into communication with a circuit element connected to the surface of the support structure to complete an electrical circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: DIRTT Environmental Solutions, LTD.
    Inventors: Geoff W. Gosling, Colin V. Blehm
  • Patent number: 9796344
    Abstract: A support comprising a holding assembly for holding portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort. The holding assembly comprises a rotatable front wall and a rotatable back wall that receive one or more portable electronic devices therebetween. The front wall is typically biased to help secure a portable electronic device by applying pressure to the portable electronic device. A slide may be connected to the front wall to aid in rotating the front wall when inserting or removing a portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: SmartTray International, LLC
    Inventor: Nick Pajic
  • Patent number: 9701234
    Abstract: A support for portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort. The support may comprise an elongated cavity or slot configured to accept one or more portable electronic devices. The slot is collapsible to help secure a portable electronic device therein or for storage purposes. The portable electronic devices may be held at various viewing angles relative to the passenger. A passenger may be permitted to adjust the angle at which his or her portable electronic device is positioned. Likewise, an operator or the like may rotate the support for cleaning or other maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: SmartTray International, LLC
    Inventor: Nick Pajic
  • Patent number: 9623971
    Abstract: A support for portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort. The support may comprise an elongated cavity or slot configured to accept one or more portable electronic devices. The portable electronic devices may be held at various viewing angles relative to the passenger. In some embodiments, the support may be rotatable. In this manner, a passenger may be permitted to adjust the angle at which his or her portable electronic device is positioned. Likewise, an operator or the like may rotate the support for cleaning or other maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: SmartTray International, LLC
    Inventor: Nick Pajic
  • Patent number: 9416984
    Abstract: A ventilator includes a body casing having an opening formed in its lower portion and an exhaust port formed on one side; a fan that is provided in the body casing, for sucking indoor air from the opening and exhausting the indoor air from the exhaust port; a resin fan casing that has a suction port and forms an air passage of the fan; a protection frame formed outside the air passage to cover a terminal block provided outside the air passage; a resin terminal block cover that watertightly seals a protection frame opening of a lower portion of the protection frame and is opened and closed; a sheet-metal case that is provided in the protection frame and stores the terminal block; and a sheet-metal terminal block cover that opens and closes a lower opening of the sheet-metal case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenji Masuda, Yoshikatsu Nankaku, Daisuke Nagasaki, Akihiro Ikawa
  • Patent number: 9242733
    Abstract: A tray table with an articulating support for portable electronic devices provides adjustable support for use of a portable electronic device at passenger seats of various forms of transportation, regardless of whether the tray table is in a stowed or service position. The articulating support comprises a plurality of rotating joints and rotating sections which combine to provide a plurality of refracted and extended positions, allowing a passenger to position his or her portable electronic device as desired. The articulating support secures the portable electronic device to prevent unwanted movement of the same, while also preserving unobstructed use of the top surface of the tray table when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: Nick Pajic
  • Patent number: 9205848
    Abstract: An expandable table includes a basic table leaf and at least one supplementary table leaf which can be positioned next to the basic table leaf. In order to be able to expand the table to a relatively great extent in spite of having a narrow basic table leaf, the at least one supplementary table leaf is constructed as an insert leaf which can be guided obliquely downwards beneath the basic table leaf. The insert leaf has a respective component of a respective pivot bearing at its lower end on both transverse sides and a respective further component of the pivot bearing, which is connected to the basic table leaf, engages into the component in an extended condition of the insert leaf to complete the pivot bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Benno Schiefer
  • Patent number: 9179769
    Abstract: A desk includes a seat mounting member configured to attached to a vertical surface such as the back portion of a seat in an auditorium, a horizontal support member defining an at least partly planar upper surface for use as a desktop, and a horizontal support mounting unit that has a first position connecting the horizontal support member to the seat mounting member in which the upper surface of the horizontal support member is substantially in an in-use position, and a second position connecting the horizontal support member to the seat mounting member in which the upper surface of the horizontal support member is substantially in a stowed position. The horizontal support can be moved between its first, use and second, stowed positions by manipulating the horizontal support mounting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Larry Port
  • Patent number: 9067682
    Abstract: A support for portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort. The support may comprise an elongated cavity or slot configured to accept one or more portable electronic devices. The slot is collapsible to help secure a portable electronic device therein or for storage purposes. The portable electronic devices may be held at various viewing angles relative to the passenger. A passenger may be permitted to adjust the angle at which his or her portable electronic device is positioned. Likewise, an operator or the like may rotate the support for cleaning or other maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Inventor: Nick Pajic
  • Patent number: 9050718
    Abstract: A work station includes tool containing or supporting features as well as workbench features, such as a work surface and work back. The work station is preferably mobile, permitting it to be moved or transported. In addition, the work station is preferably collapsible and securable. In one configuration, the work station has a work bench portion which can be raised or lowered relative to a base portion, wherein in the lowered position, the base portion is positioned in an interior space of the work bench portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: JPL Investments, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph W. Cole
  • Publication number: 20150047535
    Abstract: A work station comprises a mounting bracket adapted to be mounted to a surface. An upper arm and a lower arm are mounted to the mounting bracket for pivoting motion about a first vertical axis. A track is pivoted to the upper arm and the lower arm about a second vertical axis where the track supports a vertically displaceable carriage. The carriage may support a monitor and work platform where the work platform supports a key board tray. A lift system supports the carriage for vertical movement. Work station mounting systems are also provided for movably supporting a work platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Roddy Burgess, Ian Cunningham, Robert Grant McRorie
  • Patent number: 8915196
    Abstract: An aircraft table system includes a table member configured to move reversibly from an undeployed position to a deployed position, coupled to a movable sled member. The system may further include one or more rollers in conjunction with one or more guide rails to facilitate the motion of the sled member. The system may further include a spine member with one or more holes in conjunction with one or more bolts and one or more cables to hold the sled and table members in place. The system may further include a spine member in conjunction with one or more spring reel elements and one or more cables to impart an assisting or resisting force on the sled member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: St. Louis Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew St. Louis
  • Patent number: 8863672
    Abstract: A modular activity tray system is provided for elderly, infirmed and other users whereby a variety of tops can be interchangeably positioned in the tray for entertainment, crafts, hobby work, eating or other uses. The tray system and method provides advantages over conventional devices as a cushion, tray and top combine in easy to assemble manner. The tray system features a variety of tops which can be removed and exchanged for other tops to allow the user to practice various manual skills. A cushioned base can be releasably fastened to the tray for use in the lap or removed for use of the tray system on a table or the like. Playing games, writing letters of the alphabet, completing jigsaw puzzles and other activities can be selected to allow each user to practice various physical and mental skills.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventor: Scott P. Silknitter
  • Patent number: 8727297
    Abstract: An organizational music stand architecture for practicing or performing, while at the same time organizing and storing various accessories for music. The stand comprises a base section, two side sections, and a back section secured together. An accessory plate assembly, situated at the top of the unit, is secured to the two side sections. A music rest platform is secured to the accessory plate assembly so as to display objects in a near vertical position. The height of the base section is designed for placement of the organizational stand on a floor surface. Typically, the organizational stand would also comprise wheels, positioned at the bottom of the base section toward the rear of the stand, enabling the stand to be rolled on the wheels to another location. There would also be at least one or two drawers, such as a utility drawer and a hanging-file drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Ted N. Kelley, III
  • Patent number: 8662605
    Abstract: A mobile technology cabinet includes a compartment having a work platform mounted for rotational motion between a substantially vertical storage position and a deployed position. A monitor support is operatively connected to the work platform such that movement of the work platform between the storage position and the deployed position causes the monitor support to rise from a storage position to a deployed position. The work platform may be rotated relative to the cabinet to simultaneously deploy the work surface and to raise the monitor. A base supports the cabinet for movement on wheels. A frame extends from the base and supports a cabinet such that the cabinet is movable between a raised position and a lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert Grant McRorie, Michael T. Kopczewski, Sean David Montag, Jay F. Perkins
  • Patent number: 8434415
    Abstract: Disclosed is a combination furniture article and table support. The device comprises an article of furniture having an upstanding seatback and a flush-mounted frame therealong. The frame supports a hingeable tabletop that is flush with the seatback when in a stowed state. When deployed, the table is pulled away from the frame, rotated outward and secured within a cavity along the upper interior portion of the frame. This cavity secures over the upper edge of the table and supports the table in a horizontal configuration. The preferred embodiment utilizes a spring and damper element to draw the table into the cavity; however several embodiments are contemplated. The lower underside of the table includes a magnet or ferric material that aligns with a magnet within the lower portion of the frame to retain the table within the frame when stowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventors: Betsy Federici, Jamie Hathaway
  • Patent number: 8418282
    Abstract: “The Fold Up Dormitory” is intended for use in situations where living and working quarters for a small or large number of people are required on short notice or irregular intervals. The apparatus is made of wood, steel and premanufactured hardware, and comprises components for sleeping, working and storage of small items. It is mobile, simple to operate and offers many options to those who use it. The apparatus comprises: a central core; a pair of folding frames, each pivotally connected to the central core on opposite sides thereof, for rotation about vertical frame-to-core axes of connection; a bed platform pivotally connected to a first side of the central core, for rotation about a horizontal bed-to-core axis of connection; a desk surface pivotally connected to a second side of the central core, for rotation about a horizontal desk-to-core axis of connection; and storage shelving within the central core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: Michael E. Luft-Weissberg
  • Patent number: 8322291
    Abstract: A dismantable writing desk storable in a case is described. The desk comprises a foldable base; a cover in the form of a housing coupled on the base and serving as a case to store the desk; a leg attached to the cover lower part; a left and right walls coupled to the cover and formed by a lower half and an upper half coupled to each other; and, a foldable board mounted to the left and right walls. To store the desk, the foldable board is detached and folded; the walls are detached and their halves are decoupled; the cover is detached from the base and the leg detaches from the cover, storing therein the base, the leg and both walls halves. In an embodiment, the desk is provided with transparent vertical panels mounted on the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: Ricardo Ceballos-Godefroy
  • Patent number: 8205564
    Abstract: An aircraft table system includes a table member, a sled member, and a spine member. The sled member moves reversibly on the spine member between a lower sled position and an upper sled position. The system further includes one or more spring elements coupled to the sled member. One or more cables may be coupled between the spine member and the spring elements such that the spring elements impart and/or maintain tension on the cables. The tension may be at least partially converted into an upward force imparted on the sled member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: St. Louis Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew St. Louis
  • Patent number: 8205562
    Abstract: An aircraft table system includes a table member coupled to a sled member. When the table member is adjusted to a partially deployed position, movable bolts on the sled member are received by holes in a spine member such that the sled member and the coupled table member are supported by the spine member on the received bolts. Cables may be coupled between the bolts and the table member such that when the table member is adjusted from a deployed position to an undeployed position, the bolts are pulled from the corresponding holes in the spine member, freeing the sled member to move relative to the spine member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: St. Louis Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew St. Louis
  • Publication number: 20120006235
    Abstract: An instrument panel (10) for a motor vehicle, with an upper side comprising a raisable cover (30) which, at a forward edge, as observed in the direction of forward movement of the vehicle, is supported for pivoting relative to a shell (20) of the panel, and with a storage space (40) delineated thereunder. The instrument panel has a board unit (50) which at a transverse edge is supported for pivoting relative to the shell (20) between the cover and the storage space, and comprises a pair of board leaves (60,70) pivotably connected to one another at an opposite transverse edge in such a way that a first board leaf (70) can be deployed, from a retracted working position abutting against the second board leaf (60) under the cover, to a deployed working position situated in a substantially horizontal plane with the second board leaf (60).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Tomas Rignér, Daniel Johansson, Joel Åhl, Carl Pantzar
  • Patent number: 7950337
    Abstract: A foldable frame structure of the foldable table or bed comprises main frames, secondary frames, L-shaped folding hinges and connecting members. An adjacent side of each main frame and the secondary frame is formed a foldable joint which is connected by the connecting members and the L-shaped folding hinges. The size of the secondary frames is smaller than the main frames, wherein each of the secondary frames is able to be folded in the main frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Te-Lung Chen
  • Publication number: 20110056412
    Abstract: The invention provides a device, and method of making and using the device, for providing at least one work surface. The device may include (a) a base portion 110 that includes an upper base portion 120 and a lower base portion 130, the upper base portion 120 and the lower base portion 130 forming a base portion cavity 115 disposed there between; and (b) at least one base portion extension 300, each base portion extension 300 attached to the base portion 110, each base portion extension 300 movable between a stored position in which the base portion extension 300 is mostly disposed in the base portion cavity 115, and an extended position, in which the base portion extension 300 is mostly extended out from the base portion 110 so as to form a working surface. The at least one base portion extension 300 may include four base portion extensions 300.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas G. Grammer, Beverly C. Phifer
  • Patent number: 7823517
    Abstract: A massage table for supporting a person during a massage above a surface includes a leg assembly that engages the floor, and a first table top that includes a frame that is supported above the surface with the leg assembly. The frame includes a frame base that supports at least a portion of the person, and a border flange that is secured to the frame base and that extends downward from the frame base. The border flange can include a first side section, a first transverse section that extends transversely to the first side section, and a first connector section that connects the first side section to the first transverse section. The first connector section can be curved. Additionally, the border flange can include a second transverse section that extends substantially parallel to the first transverse section and a curved second connector section that connects the first side section to the second transverse section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Earthlite Massage Tables, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon W. Roleder
  • Publication number: 20100236454
    Abstract: A display stand case table provides additional utility for users attending tradeshows, conventions and similar events by providing a work table or display table usable for various purposes. In addition to including a protective housing for transporting displays stands, the case is convertible to a table configuration wherein a carried tabletop is supported by a top edge of the case along with a related hinged lid. In this way, the tabletop is of sufficient size for the display of promotional items, samples, brochures, etc. while also being sufficiently supported. In addition, a secondary lid is provided at an interim location along one side of the case body. The secondary lid can be supported in a substantially horizontal orientation, thus providing an additional supporting shelf. It is contemplated that this secondary support shelf provides a surface to hold or contain audio visual equipment, laptop computers or promotional materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Parizek, Jim Sommerville, Curtis Lindblom, Paul Guetter
  • Patent number: 7779762
    Abstract: The disclosure defines a portable tool management, storage and organizational system for painting and wallpapering which provides an apparatus and organization system for organizing painting and wallpapering tools and supplies. The disclosure further provides a combined painter's table (whose exterior covers provide work surfaces that are both configurable and adjustable) and carrying case that is collapsible and portable. The disclosure features a unique combination of features such as paint and water reservoirs with built-in drainage systems, and a wallpaper roll dispenser integrated into a collapsible and portable table surface that also features receptacles integrated into the table surface for holding painter's and wallpaperer's tools. The disclosure has both industrial and residential applications and is suitable for use by professional, semi-professional and non-professional painters and wallpaperers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Inventor: Stuart M. Sackman
  • Patent number: 7735428
    Abstract: A table assembly which permits a table top to have a first use position and a second stored position is disclosed. In the first position the table top may serve as a conference table, desk, dining table or the like and in the second position be positioned essentially parallel with an upright wall of a room in which it is installed. The storage unit may also be a furniture piece comprising a variety of optional features. In one embodiment, a storage unit furniture piece comprises a deeper cabinet structure that may be fitted with, for example shelves for books and the like or a bar for hanging clothing. Generally, the table assembly is secured to a wall of a room or installed between the studs which frame the wall of a room. The table assembly may have its own upright wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignees: Suzanne Dupree, Michael Carl Petty
    Inventor: Michael Carl Petty
  • Patent number: 7610863
    Abstract: A mobile massage table includes four platforms, each having opposed short and long sides. Three hinges are coupled to the platforms such that the platforms are movable between a stacked configuration and a planar/use configuration. Two hinges couple respective long sides of two panels together and one hinge couples respective short sides of two other panels together for movement of the respective panels to the stacked configuration. A leg is pivotally coupled to respective platforms and selectively movable between perpendicular configurations at the use configuration and parallel configurations at the stacked configuration. One or more center legs may also be coupled to the platforms to support the panels at the use configuration, the center legs being selectively movable between perpendicular and parallel configurations. The mobile massage table includes a cart having opposed rails configured to receive the platforms thereon in the stacked configuration, the cart including opposed wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Inventor: La Juana Smith-Huebner
  • Patent number: 7574966
    Abstract: A portable voting booth for a user to erect at a voting place when needed and disassemble thereafter for transportation and storage includes a base portion and a plurality of legs for assemble onto the base portion. The base portion defines a plurality of leg-receiving bores for receiving hollow tubular end portions of the plurality of legs. The base portion also includes leg-gripping components within the bores for gripping the tubular end portions in order to restrain the legs from falling out of the leg-receiving bores under influence of gravity. The leg-gripping components of one embodiment include four resiliently deformable, axially extending fingers within each of four leg-receiving bores, the fingers resiliently deforming so that they fit axially into the tubular end portions to bear radially outward against the inwardly facing inner walls of the tubular end portions for leg-restraining purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Inventors: Richard J. Stephens, Horst B. Krippner
  • Publication number: 20080134944
    Abstract: A unit of portable outdoor deck, for purposes such a camping, that combines a pair of substantially rectangular panels creating a top side, an underside, and edges. A hinge mechanism fixedly connects an edge of each of the preferably square panels for the purpose of folding for storage, transport and unfolding to set up the portable outdoor deck. There are at least four leveling feet adjustably attached to the underside to help compensate for uneven ground below the deployed deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 7337728
    Abstract: A collapsible folding article of furniture, including a top member forming a generally planar top support surface, a bottom member forming a base, and a plurality of foldable leg assemblies each including a set of at least two elongated leg sections pivotally attached together at adjacent ends by a hinge allowing the leg sections to be rotated between a folded configuration and an extended configuration, each of the hinges having a first part attached to one of the leg sections and a second part attached to the other one of the leg sections, the first and second parts being pivotally secured together and having associated therewith a spring loaded detent for lockingly engaging detent receiving apertures, formed in the first and second parts, when the leg assembly is in its extended configuration, one end of each leg assembly being pivotally attached to the top member and an opposing end of each leg assembly being pivotally attached to the base member, the leg assemblies allowing the top member to be collapsed
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventors: Lyle F. Shabram, Jr., Patrict L. Shabram
  • Publication number: 20080022904
    Abstract: A table cover for a foldable table, such as a camping folding table. The table cover is convertible to a carry bag for the table when the table is folded into a compact, storage configuration. The table cover includes a drawstring or other cinching mechanism for drawing the edges of the table cover around a top surface of the table. A strap is provided for carrying the table when the table is enclosed within the table cover. In an embodiment, the strap secures the table cover in a carry case configuration around the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Gail R. Matheus, Lance Van Swearingen