With Step Patents (Class 312/235.1)
  • Patent number: 9259836
    Abstract: A tool box assembly provides a tool box that can also be used as a step stool and a bench. The assembly includes a housing having a top, a bottom, and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending between the top and the bottom. The top defines a platform for a person to sit and stand upon. A first opening is positioned in the housing and provides access to an interior space of the housing for storing tools therein. A first door is coupled to the housing and is positionable to close the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Alex Raphel
  • Publication number: 20150033786
    Abstract: An appliance such as a refrigerator or freezer comprising a base having a drawer, a foldable step assembly received in the drawer is disclosed. The step assembly is configured to rise out of the drawer into an extended position to provide a step when the drawer is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Luke Mansfield, Ran Merkazy, Jerome Wouters, Ori Jacobi, Avner Sadot, Ouli Hanuna
  • Publication number: 20140111072
    Abstract: A cabinet base for supporting a cabinet, having a built-in step so that the user can reach the higher cabinets. The step is foot-operated, and no use of hands is necessary for its use. The step collapses into a drawer which is slid into the cabinet base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventor: Christian James Camadella
  • Patent number: 8315052
    Abstract: A server cabinet adapted for receiving servers therein includes a top plate, a bottom plate opposite to the top plate, a left side plate and a right side plate connecting with the top and bottom plates respectively, and a front side plate disposed between the top and bottom plates. The front side plate defines through holes therein. A total area of the through holes in an upper half portion of the front side plate is different from a total area of the through holes in a lower half portion of the front side plate. The front side plate is rotatable in a plane defined by the front side plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Chou Chan, Zhen-Xing Ye, Xian-Guang Tan
  • Patent number: 8075071
    Abstract: A restroom utility device that allows an individual, while using a restroom, to work on a computer and perform other related office tasks. The device performs both typical “restroom” functions along with various office functions and has an outer casing. A see-through drawer and a cabinet are accessible through the front of the outer casing, which also has an attached slide-out scale located at floor level and a number of side pocket compartments on the left and right sides of the outer casing. The device is mobile through the use of a quartet of castor wheels and also includes an adjustable reading tray that is attached to a fixed mount extending out of the top of the outer casing. The reading tray includes a pair of slide-out supports that can be extended to the left and right of the reading tray for extra surface area as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Donald E. Whittall
  • Patent number: 7815266
    Abstract: A cabinet is provided for electronic devices. The cabinet includes a rack receiving a plurality of electronic device, and a climbing platform. The climbing platform includes a receiving member installed in the rack, and a folding stepladder slidably received in the receiving member. The folding stepladder is pulled out from the receiving member and unfolded to become a ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ke Sun, Zhen-Xing Ye, Ming-Ke Chen, Xiao-Zhu Chen
  • Publication number: 20090153005
    Abstract: A cabinet is provided for electronic devices. The cabinet includes a rack receiving a plurality of electronic device, and a climbing platform. The climbing platform includes a receiving member installed in the rack, and a folding stepladder slidably received in the receiving member. The folding stepladder is pulled out from the receiving member and unfolded to become a ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KE SUN, ZHEN-XING YE, MING-KE CHEN, XIAO-ZHU CHEN
  • Publication number: 20080164724
    Abstract: A truck (136) has a sleeper cab (138) in which a bunk (140) is elevated from a floor (72) of the cab. A cabinet (110) is adjacent an end of the bunk. A track (146, 148) runs on the cab floor from inside the cabinet to outside the cabinet. A set of stairs (42; 242) are movable along the track from a non-deployed position inside the cabinet to a deployed position that allows a person to ascend and descend the stairs for climbing up into and climbing down from the bunk. A releasable locking system (150) locks the stairs in the deployed and non-deployed positions. A handle (158) can be pulled to unlock the stairs from non-deployed position and move them to deployed position. The handle can be pushed to unlock the stairs from deployed position and move them to non-deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company,
    Inventors: Bruce B. Burnett, Andrew Chang, Neal Johnston, Raymond Terza
  • Patent number: 7017708
    Abstract: This device will allow the user access to a platform and also use the device as an additional step. It will be easy to move and easy to stow. Unlike a footstool it can be easily stowed under cabinets or chairs. A hole in the center section, which is the step, allows the user to easily move it from location to location. Hinges on the sides of the steps allow the step to be raised and lowered at will and a stop mechanism is provided to allow the step to be raised and stay in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: Darla Lynn
  • Patent number: 6913331
    Abstract: A new player footrest is disclosed, usable as part of a gaming machine. The new footrest is mounted higher on the gaming cabinetry than was previously known in the art, providing a new and invigorating way to make significant changes to foot position, and therefore body position, during long game play periods. Further, in one embodiment the footrests are adjustable, providing even more player comfort and positional diversity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Robert S. Anderson, Tim Kelley, Russ F. Marsden
  • Patent number: 6880673
    Abstract: A step assembly is stored in the overhang area of a kitchen counter when not in use. The step assembly is deployed into an extended position by kicking a vertically disposed front wall. Springs then cause a linkage to deploy that positions the vertical front wall away from the front of the counter. The front wall is then pivoted into a horizontal plane where it provides a step that enable a user to reach cupboards mounted above the kitchen counter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Inventor: George P. Harris
  • Patent number: 6877828
    Abstract: A storage shelf system for efficiently storing goods in the irregularly shaped area under a flight of stairs. The horizontal shelves include a narrow shelf on top and a deep shelf on the bottom, with any number of shelves with intermediate depths between, such that a line connecting the rearward ends of the shelves forms an angle that corresponds to the underside of the flight of stairs. The storage shelf system includes a handle and wheels for easily maneuvering the shelf system beneath and withdrawing it from under the flight of stairs, webbing for securing goods to the shelf system, fixed undershelves for storing long, thin objects, slidable undershelves for temporarily storing goods while retrieving other goods from the storage shelf system, a fire-proof safe for securely storing valuable or potentially dangerous goods, and advantageously shape shelf compartment inserts for efficiently utilizing substantially all available storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: Kline Strong
  • Patent number: 6802578
    Abstract: A drawer assembly comprising a conventional stationary cabinet having a base portion having a frame assembly therein and a drawer slidably mounted in the frame assembly. The drawer having a bottom positioned substantially at a support floor surface level for enabling the drawer to rest substantially at ground level in a fully opened position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventors: Alison C. Lang, Ricky L. Lang
  • Patent number: 6637844
    Abstract: A new player footrest is disclosed, usable as part of a gaming machine. The new footrest is mounted higher on the gaming cabinetry than was previously known in the art, providing a new and invigorating way to make significant changes to foot position, and therefore body position, during long game play periods. Further, in one embodiment the footrests are adjustable, providing even more player comfort and positional diversity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert Anthony Luciano, Jr., Robert Steven Anderson, Timothy Francis Kelley, Russ Frederick Marsden
  • Patent number: 6439342
    Abstract: An apparatus having one or two steps at the election of a user. The apparatus is stored under a counter in a space that is normally wasted. When in its single step configuration the apparatus has a generally parallelepiped appearance and includes a transversely disposed front wall, longitudinally extending side walls, a transversely disposed rear wall, and a top wall that provides a first step. A folding line formed in the top wall enables a trailing section of the structure to be rotated until the rear wall lies in a horizontal plane and provides a second step. A transverse rod facilitates rotation of the second step and the transverse rod supports the second step after it has been deployed. The rod has a telescoped construction and permits lowering of the second step when the user exerts an axial force against the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Carol E. Boykin
  • Patent number: 6425457
    Abstract: A collapsible step assembly for storing in a drawer of a cabinet. The collapsible step assembly includes a staircase for ascending and descending from a surface. The staircase includes a first end and a second end. A drawer assembly is provided for pivotally storing the staircase under the cabinet. The drawer assembly includes a drawer that has an interior. The second end of the staircase is pivotally coupled to the drawer between an extended position and a retracted position, In one embodiment of the present invention, the extended position is characterized by the staircase extending outwardly through an opening in the drawer. The retracted position is characterized by the staircase lying in the interior of the drawer. A bracket assembly is pivotally coupled to the staircase for supporting the staircase in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Inventor: Rick L. Lundry
  • Patent number: 6402273
    Abstract: A cabinet includes a frame extending vertically upwardly from a base. Wheels are mounted to the base for moving the cabinet over a floor. And, an elongate footrest is pivotally mounted to the base at the front of the cabinet for providing posture relief for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Marek W. Czesnik, Richard A. Fairey, Lee D. Fletcher
  • Patent number: 6371584
    Abstract: A drawer mounted on a drawer housing which is attached to the base plate of a cabinet, the drawer being sized to contain a bathroom scale, and being movable inwardly and outwardly by attachment to telescopic drawer glides. A hinged door is mounted to the drawer housing to cover the drawer when in a closed position. An alternative provides and electro-mechanical connection to the drawer, to enable opening and closing of the drawer by activation of an electrical motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: Oden R. Alreck