Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
108044000 | Vehicle supported | 44 |
20080216718 | LOADING BASE ARRANGEMENT - A loading base arrangement for a motor vehicle has a rear seat with a back rest and a seat cushion. Furthermore, there is provided a base element which can be moved in the direction of travel of the motor vehicle and on which items can be deposited. The base element is connected to the back rest and, when the base element is extended, covers the seat cushion. As a result, it is possible, when necessary, to improve the loading space for transporting bulky items. | 09-11-2008 |
20080223261 | TABLE ASSEMBLY - The invention comprises a table, comprising: a) a base, the base being suitable for mounting in a vehicle, the base having a collar with one or more base pins along the interior of the collar; b) a pole, the pole being detachably coupled to the base, the pole having with one or more hockey-stick shaped slots at one end corresponding to and capable of receiving the base pins, a first lock/release mechanism for securing the pole to the base, and one or more apertures at an end opposite to the one end; and c) a table top, the table top being detachably coupled to the pillar, the top having a second lock/release mechanism for securing the top to the pillar, the second lock/release mechanism containing one or more elements which engage the one or more apertures on the pole, wherein the base, the pole and the table top combine to form the table. | 09-18-2008 |
20080250983 | Folding Armrest Tray for Wheelchairs - A table assembly mounted on a wheelchair using a friction hinge. A housing containing the table is mounted along the side of the chair arm. The table assembly has a table surface moveable between two in-use positions, the first position extends across the front of the chair and the other extends laterally to the side of the chair. The table surface may be stowed in the housing alongside the chair, inside the brake and the drive wheel or beneath the arm. The assembly is releasably connected to the chair so it is readily removed and replaced. | 10-16-2008 |
20080250984 | Lift and Carrier Assembly for a Personal-Transportation Vehicle - A preferred embodiment of a lift and carrier assembly for a personal-transportation vehicle includes a first column, a second column telescopically disposed within the first column, a platform assembly pivotally coupled to the second column for supporting the personal-transportation vehicle, and a motor mounted on the first column and coupled to the second column so that the motor can lift the second column and the platform assembly, and a latch. The latch is movable between a first position, and a second position wherein the latch engages a pin mounted on the second column when the second column and the platform assembly are in a second position thereby securing the second column and the platform assembly in the second position. | 10-16-2008 |
20080257228 | STEERING WHEEL TRAY FOR USING PORTABLE COMPUTER IN VEHICLE - A machine washable and compactly foldable steering wheel tray of one-piece construction that is robust enough for use with a personal computer in a motor vehicle at rest includes pivotally articulated back and bottom panels and outside and inside pockets respectively for steering wheel mounting and holding items ancillary to at rest computer use whether for business or pleasure. It is of durable, double-walled construction and is easily and readily fabricated of flexible sheet material such as rip-stop nylon by cutting and threadably joining the sheets of flexible material. | 10-23-2008 |
20080271645 | MOUNTABLE TABLE FOR THE REAR OF A VEHICLE - The present disclosure provides a mountable recreation fable that mounts on the rear of the vehicle while the vehicle is parked and the tailgate is open. The recreation table includes a table top and a table pole attached to the underside of the table top. A table mount attaches to the rear of the vehicle, and the mount includes a receiver for the table pole to be inserted into. The mount is secured to either a striker or a seat headrest in the rear of the vehicle. Advantageously, the recreation table of the present disclosure easily attaches to the rear of the vehicle. The recreation table can be utilized in combination with seats in the rear of the vehicle, and the present disclosure requires no modification to attach the table to the vehicle. | 11-06-2008 |
20090038515 | PORTABLE SHELF FOR AUTOMOBILES - Disclosed is a portable shelf that is capable of being attached to an interior portion of an automobile for accommodating articles thereon. The portable shelf comprises a receptacle, at least one extending member, and at least one attaching mechanism. The receptacle is capable of accommodating the articles thereon. The at least one extending member is horizontally attached to a portion of the receptacle. Further, the at least one attaching mechanism is coupled to a free end portion of the at least one extending member. Furthermore, the at least one attaching mechanism is capable of being detachably attached to the interior portion of the automobile. Upon detachably attaching the at least one attaching mechanism with the interior portion of the automobile, the portable shelf is being detachably attached to the interior portion of the automobile for accommodating the articles thereon. | 02-12-2009 |
20090044729 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL RUNNING BOARD AND RAMP APPARATUS - A running board system is provided for the light truck market, where a beam of the running board is removable to double as a ramp. For example, a single one of these beams can be used to guide a motorcycle onto a truck bed, or alternatively a pair of these removable beams can be used to provide a ramp for guiding a two wheel cart (e.g., hand truck), four wheel vehicle, or snowmobile onto the truck bed. Optionally, the beam includes lockable storage and/or includes brackets for securement of the beam(s) to the truck's tailgate when used as a ramp. | 02-19-2009 |
20090084291 | STEERING WHEEL TABLE - An adjustable steering wheel table for a vehicle steering wheel having a top section and a bottom section. The steering wheel table includes a table member, at least two wheel grasping arms and a brace arm assembly. The table member has a length, a width, an underside and a front edge. The at least two wheel grasping arms are connected to the table member and extend beyond the front edge of the table member and are releasably engageable with at least a portion of the top section of the vehicle steering wheel. The brace arm assembly is pivotally connected to at least one of the underside and edge of the table member and releaseably engageable with the bottom section of the vehicle steering wheel. | 04-02-2009 |
20090217846 | Tray-table assembly - A tray-table assembly capable of secured to an automobile seat is disclosed. The tray table assembly includes a detachable tray-table, a frame member, at least one strap, and a pair of adjustable support brackets. The detachable tray-table includes a flat support face and an indented support face, and is capable of being flipped to provide one of the flat support face and the indented support face. The frame member is capable of enclosing the detachable tray-table. The at least one strap is capable of securing the frame member to the automobile seat. The pair of adjustable support brackets is attached to the frame member and the detachable tray-table, the pair of adjustable support brackets capable of enabling a movement of the detachable tray-table between an upright position and a horizontal service position. | 09-03-2009 |
20090249982 | Multi-Position Table - The present application is directed to a multi-position table for use in confined spaces, particularly a multi-position table attached to a wall in a recreational vehicle. In one embodiment, the table comprises a table top and a bracket pivotably connected to the table top to the wall. The table top is movable between a storage position in which the table top is folded against the wall, a first deployed position, and a second deployed position without disconnecting the table top from the bracket. The table top may include clearance openings to allow the bracket to pass from a first side of the table top to a second side of the table top when the table top is moved from the first deployed position to the storage position. | 10-08-2009 |
20090255445 | Vehicle Hitch Engageable Table - A portable table system engageable with a trailer hitch receiver mounted on a vehicle. The device features a pair of tables which are rotationally engaged to a support structure to allow movement from a deployed horizontal position, to vertical positions in a stacked arrangement adjacent to the rear of a vehicle. | 10-15-2009 |
20090277358 | Vehicle Rear Seat Shelf - A shelf assembly is for carrying goods on a rear seat of a vehicle. The shelf assembly includes a base, a pair of front legs, and a pair rear legs. The base includes a first and a second section. The base, which is for resting on the rear seat, has a front and a rear portion opposing the front portion. The rear legs extend from the rear portion of the sections of the base for supporting the base on the rear seat of the vehicle. A section hinge pivotally connects the first section and the second for folding the first section relative to the second section at the section hinge. A pair of front legs and a pair of rear legs are adapted to extend from the front portion of the sections of the base to support the base on a floor of the vehicle. | 11-12-2009 |
20090293774 | Stowable Table Unit System for a Vehicle - A stowable table unit system for a motor vehicle comprises a table portion, a support leg portion, and a lifting mechanism. The table portion has a top surface and a bottom surface. The lifting mechanism connects to the table portion and positions the table portion between a stowed position and a deployed position. The support leg moves between a stored position within the bottom surface of the table portion when the table portion is in the stowed position and an extended position when the table portion is in the deployed position. | 12-03-2009 |
20090308288 | Vehicle steering wheel supported desk - The disclosure is for a vehicle steering wheel supported desk that provides a horizontal desk surface supported by a frame attached to a vehicular steering wheel regardless of the angle of the latter. It uses an infinitely variable angle adjuster to pivot the desk surface by rotating it about an axis connection to the frame attached to the vehicular steering wheel. The invention folds up compactly for storage when not in use and includes a handle and clamping means on the frame having a contoured radial configuration that matches the radius of the steering wheel to which the apparatus is attached, which includes rubber padded surfaces on the clamping means to both improve its grip of the steering wheel, and avoid damage to the steering wheel rim. The desk surface features a ribbed undersurface to make the desk surface both rigid and lightweight. | 12-17-2009 |
20100154684 | TRAY TABLE AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention generally relates to tray table devices and related methods. Some embodiments include foldable tray table devices capable of being stowed. Some embodiments also include tray tables that have expandable and/or collapsible storage compartments. Other embodiments relate to methods for making and/or using structural embodiments of the invention. | 06-24-2010 |
20100224102 | Integrated Foam Vehicle Tray Table Assembly - In one embodiment, a system and method for the production for a vehicle tray table employing foam in place sandwich structure, whereas the encapsulated foam is employed as a labor, cost and weight saving material to bond and affix the tray table assembly components. | 09-09-2010 |
20100326331 | AIRCRAFT TABLE SYSTEM WITH ROLLING SLED MEMBER - 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. | 12-30-2010 |
20100326332 | AIRCRAFT TABLE SYSTEM WITH RETRACTABLE SUPPORT BOLTS - 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. | 12-30-2010 |
20100326333 | AIRCRAFT TABLE SYSTEM WITH SPRING ELEMENTS - 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. | 12-30-2010 |
20110048289 | Office System for Motor Vehicle Passenger Compartment - A work surface/storage system can be attached to a motor vehicle which has a passenger compartment with a driver seat, a passenger seat, a passenger restraint belt, and a dash panel in front of the passenger seat. A main body section of the system includes at least one flat surface for providing a writing support for a person in the driver seat, at least one storage bin, and a bottom surface for positioning on the passenger seat. A belt receptacle is located at a rearward end of the main body for capturing the passenger restraint belt so that tension in the passenger restraint belt loads the rearward end against the passenger seat. A front wing section extends forward and upward from the main body section to a distal end. The distal end includes an attachment tab. A bay is provided in the dash panel including a holder for capturing the attachment tab. | 03-03-2011 |
20110067606 | FOLDING ARMREST TRAY FOR WHEELCHAIRS - A tray assembly mounted on a wheelchair. A housing containing the tray is mounted along the side of the chair arm. The tray assembly has a tray surface moveable between a stowed and unstowed position. | 03-24-2011 |
20110271878 | TAILGATE-MOUNTED WORK SURFACE - A portable work surface for use with a vehicle having an extendable rear gate, wherein the rear gate includes first and second latches for securing the rear gate to the body of the vehicle when in a closed position, and wherein the portable work surface includes an elongated platform; a first mounting apparatus attached to one end of the elongated platform, wherein the first mounting apparatus further includes a bracket and pin assembly; a second mounting apparatus attached to the opposite end of the elongated platform, wherein the second mounting apparatus further includes a bracket and pin assembly; and wherein each pin is adapted to cooperate with one of the latches on the rear gate for securely attaching the work surface to the gate when the gate is in the open position. | 11-10-2011 |
20120085269 | Table Assembly - A table assembly to be mounted on the rear of a vehicle may include a stake mounting frame member to connect to a stake hole of the vehicle, a horizontal frame extending member to slidably connected to the stake mounting frame member, a leg frame member to pivotably connect to the horizontal frame extending member, a base frame member to connect to the horizontal frame extending member and a table cover member to connect to the base frame member. | 04-12-2012 |
20120090513 | Table/bar stool/ flagpole combination kit to attach to vehicle's trailer hitch - The present invention discloses a table/bar stool/flagpole combination kit to attach to vehicles' trailer hitches for use while tailgating, comprising of a trailer hitch extension; an adjustable support stand; a frame with a plurality of arms extending to preferred boundaries and terminating in a holder with a first aperture and said frame having at least one second aperture; a plurality of seats comprised of a horizontal platform and vertical post which fits through the holder's first aperture and extends to the surface; a table comprising a top with a preferred boundary and at least two legs attached thereto, said legs fitting through apertures in the frame to extend to the surface; and a flag pole, preferably comprised of at least two sections of telescopically fitting pipe, that extends through aligned apertures in the table top and frame, extending to the surface. All vertical supports tighten by locking screws. | 04-19-2012 |
20120111237 | WORKSTATION WITH POSITION MEMORY - A workstation with position memory includes a stationary flat mounting, a plate translatably mounted relative to the stationary flat mounting and a locking system secured to the plate. The workstation also includes a fastener secured to the stationary flat mounting, a strap including a first end, an intermediate portion and a second end, the first end being attached to the fastener and the second end being free from any strain. The locking system has a first open position in which the locking system can slide along the intermediate portion and a second closed position in which the locking system is retained in a locked position along the intermediate portion. The invention has a direct application in the field of military vehicles. | 05-10-2012 |
20120266786 | Trailer hitch-mounted table - A trailer hitch-mounted table is disclosed herein. The table includes an L-shaped frame for attachment to the trailer hitch of a land vehicle. The L-shaped frame also carries a tabletop remote from the trailer hitch. A pair of support leg is affixed to the tabletop for supporting the tabletop, and one or more umbrellas, when the table is used. | 10-25-2012 |
20120312198 | Foldable table - An apparatus and method for providing a work surface proximate to a seat in a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a base support connectable to the vehicle, a substantially planar member and a parallel linkage extending between the base support and the planar member for planar translational movement from a first position to a second position about an arcuate path defining a first plane. The first position is substantially proximate to the seat and the second position is above the seat and forward of the first position. The planar member is also pivotable about an axis parallel to the first plane away from the seat. The apparatus further comprises a support for selectably maintaining the planar member at a substantially horizontal orientation. The method comprises moving the planar member from the first position to the second position, rotating the planar member to the horizontal orientation and supporting the planar member with the support. | 12-13-2012 |
20120325123 | CONCEALED 180.degree. HINGE - A concealed 180° hinge for the movable connection of two parts between a collapsed state and a fully opened-out state of the parts has at least two U-shaped pivoting brackets. The hinge, which has the highest possible strength and also allows the two parts to be moved in relation to one another without any risk of collision, includes rotary pins of the two pivoting brackets on the one hinge part that are arranged in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the part, which can be connected to this one hinge part. The rotary pins of the two pivoting brackets on the second hinge part are disposed in a plane located substantially perpendicularly to the plane of the part, which can be connected to this second hinge part. | 12-27-2012 |
20120325124 | AIRCRAFT TABLE SYSTEM WITH ROLLING SLED MEMBER - 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. | 12-27-2012 |
20140261097 | TABLE WITH A ROTATABLE TABLETOP - A table having a vertical support structure and a tabletop that is rotatable relative to the vertical support structure. The rotatable tabletop is configured to lock and unlock at a variety of positions relative to the vertical support structure via a latch mechanism. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261098 | VEHICLE PLATFORM AND METHOD - System and method of operating can include, or be used in conjunction with, a vehicle's storage compartment with a floor and a door for access to the storage compartment. The apparatus can include a mounting frame. Other components of the apparatus can include a pair of sliding rails and a lift assembly capable of moving between a raised position and a lowered position. In the raised position the top surface of the work surface is at approximately the same level as the floor of the storage compartment, and in the lowered position the top surface of the work surface is capable of sliding under the vehicle. | 09-18-2014 |
20140305349 | MOUNTABLE VEHICLE WORK SURFACE APPARATUS - A work surface assembly adapted for mounting within a vehicle includes a support assembly affixed to a telescoping arm assembly, with the telescoping arm assembly including an upper arm configured for telescopic movement relative to a lower arm whereby the support assembly may be raised and lowered. The support assembly includes a first support member that is horizontally oriented and slidingly mounted to the telescoping arm assembly whereby the first support member may be radially extended and retracted relative to the telescoping arm assembly. | 10-16-2014 |
20140318422 | Linear Guide - A linear guide ( | 10-30-2014 |
20140373759 | FOLDING TABLE SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE EXTENSION AND RIGIDIFICATION ELEMENT, AND AIRCRAFT INCLUDING SUCH A SYSTEM - A folding table system includes a table and a removable extension, together with a rigidification element slidably mounted within a cavity made in the table such that a portion of the rigidification element can be inserted in a housing made in the removable extension so as to rigidify the assembly formed by the table and the removable extension. The removable character of the removable extension in particular allows the system to be deployed by passing around possible obstacles by means of an appropriate conformation of at least one edge of the abovementioned assembly. | 12-25-2014 |
20150013572 | Slidable Table for A Vehicle - The sliding table system, apparatus and methods relate to a sliding table assembly for a recreational vehicle. In certain implementations, the table assembly has a supporting cabinet and a table frame which is capable of horizontally sliding relative to the cabinet by way of one or more slots. In certain implementations, the table assembly is equipped with a lock mechanism such that when the lock mechanism is engaged the table is fixed in place, and when the lock mechanism is released, the table can be moved in a direction toward the front or rear of the vehicle. | 01-15-2015 |
20150047536 | TAILGATE-MOUNTED WORK SURFACE - A portable work surface for use with a vehicle having an extendable rear gate, wherein the rear gate includes first and second latches for securing the rear gate to the body of the vehicle when in a closed position, and wherein the portable work surface includes an elongated platform; a first mounting apparatus attached to one end of the elongated platform, wherein the first mounting apparatus further includes a bracket and pin assembly; a second mounting apparatus attached to the opposite end of the elongated platform, wherein the second mounting apparatus further includes a bracket and pin assembly; and wherein each pin is adapted to cooperate with one of the latches on the rear gate for securely attaching the work surface to the gate when the gate is in the open position. | 02-19-2015 |
20150114270 | TABLE FOR VEHICLE - A table for a vehicle includes a table main body, and an extending and retracting mechanism which connects the table main body to a base so as to be extended and retracted relative to the base. The mechanism includes link mechanism units which extend and retract the table main body relative to the base by a link movement, an operation part which is connected to the link mechanism units and operates the link mechanism units, and a cancel mechanism unit which prevents the link mechanism units from being operated without through an operation of the operation part. The cancel mechanism unit is configured such that when one of the link mechanism units is operated in a direction without through the operation of the operation part, an operating force is not transmitted to the operation part. | 04-30-2015 |
20150342340 | In-Vehicle Riding and Viewing Platorm for Dogs - The invention is a system of components that when assembled within a vehicle creates an elevated, stable and comfortable riding platform for dogs ( | 12-03-2015 |
20150366337 | Energy Absorbent Table - A workstation table having a first panel, a second panel, a support member, and a first deforming mechanism is disclosed. The first deforming mechanism is coupled to the first panel and the support member, and includes a first deformable member. The first panel has a first top surface and a first outer edge, and the second panel has a second top surface and a second outer edge. When a force is applied to a first outer edge, the first deforming mechanism causes deformation of the first permanently deformable member, and causes the first panel to move from a first configuration to a second configuration. In the first configuration, the first top surface and the second top surface occupy substantially parallel planes, and in the second configuration the first top surface and the second top surface do not occupy substantially parallel planes. | 12-24-2015 |
20160039525 | TRAY TABLE WITH ROTATABLE INNER TRAY AND ADJUSTABLE RETENTION ASSEMBLY - A tray table that facilitates consumption of entertainment and various other media via a electronic device is disclosed herein. The tray table includes an inner tray secures the electronic device for use. One or more channels at the inner tray receive at least a first portion of the electronic device, while a movable stop helps ensure the electronic device is secured to the inner tray. The inner tray is capable of rotating between an open and closed position, while the tray table itself may rotate between a stowed and service position. | 02-11-2016 |
20160082984 | PASSENGER TABLE - A passenger table for connection to a side wall of a rail vehicle and for orientation in the transverse direction of the rail vehicle, includes a side wall pillar for connection to the side wall and a table panel supported by the side wall pillar. A horizontal support bar extends from the side wall pillar and, at a distance from the side wall pillar, is connected to the table panel by plastically deformable connection elements in such a manner that, when the plastically deformable connection elements are deformed, the support bar is movable in a horizontal plane relative to the table panel. | 03-24-2016 |
20160157603 | TABLE TIRE - A tire table has supports or frames that mount a tabletop on a vehicle tire. The table top has a central member that can extend across the inside surface of the tire. The leg members extend from the support or frame and engage the outside surface of the tire. A frame or support extends laterally in a cantilever manner from the tire and supports a tabletop on it. The various parts of the frame or support can be telescopically connected or can be pivotally connected for assembly, disassembly and storage. | 06-09-2016 |
20190143870 | WORK SURFACE | 05-16-2019 |