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Document | Title | Date |
20080250985 | Multifunction Furniture - A furniture frame that incorporates electronic parts into the furniture where the furniture includes an electronic display and an articulated arm and where the articulated arm unit bridges between the frame and an electronic display and it is extendable from and retractable into the frame. | 10-16-2008 |
20080295746 | Linear Table with an Adjustable Dust-proof Structure - A linear table with an adjustable dust-proof structure is locked with a loading rack on each end of a stator by screw, and each end of an elongated sheet-like dust-proof structure is located on each of the two loading racks. As compared to the conventional plate-like dust-proof structure, the weight of the dust-proof structure of the present invention is widely reduced, thus avoiding the problem of structure bending downwards. Moreover, adjusting the distance between the two loading racks can adjust the strain of the dust-proof structure, further preventing the dust-proof structure from bending downwards. | 12-04-2008 |
20090038516 | Table covering - A table covering device is provided. Such table covering device includes a table covering member manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size. Such table covering member has at least one aperture disposed therethrough at a predetermined location. Such aperture is a second predetermined size and has a second predetermined shape. A reinforcement means is disposed closely adjacent a perimeter around such at least one aperture. | 02-12-2009 |
20090044730 | COIN SORTER - A sorter device for sorting state quarters by State, year and mint location for each State quarter or for generally sorting pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. It is in the form of a table with spaced-apart holes having depending funnel cones in which a coin wrapper is inserted. Identifying indicia that identifies desired information related to the coins to be sorted such as State, year, mint location, coin value or graphical images of the coins to be sorted is also included. | 02-19-2009 |
20090145338 | Portable rapid work station - A portable work station is convertible between a collapsed condition suitable for storage and transport and an expanded condition suitable for use as a work bench. The work station includes a central panel serving as a work table or bench positionable in generally horizontal plane when the work station is expanded. The central panel defines two opposing generally parallel ends. Legs at one of the parallel ends are movable between collapsed conditions within the collapsed work station and generally vertical positions when the work station is expanded for use as a work bench or table. A storage device is provided at the other end of the parallel ends movable between a collapsed condition substantially in parallel planes with the work table or bench and an extended condition substantially normal to the work table or bench. The storage device includes storage compartments or bins for storing tools, hardware or the like in the expanded condition of the work station. Rolling members on the storage device transport the work station in its collapsed condition by rolling it along a generally horizontal surface. | 06-11-2009 |
20090178594 | DISPLAY TABLE AND CONVEYING DEVICE FOR A CREMATION URN - A display table assembly for displaying an urn. The display table has a plurality of retractable legs and a table top. Swivably connected to the table top is an urn carriage so that the urn carriage may be rotated for display. The urn carriage has first, second, front, and back sidewalls that enclose an open interior that is of size and shape to receive an urn chest. | 07-16-2009 |
20090183654 | PALLET SUPPORT - A pallet support comprising a support platform secured to a base frame via an intermediate frame, the intermediate frame being longitudinally slidable relative to the base frame and support platform, the support platform having ground engaging wheels whereby the support platform can be rolled off the base frame to pull the intermediate frame to one end of the base frame. | 07-23-2009 |
20090211496 | Portable entertainment system - A collapsible multi-play entertainment table includes a first section and a second section hingedly attached together by a hinging device. A plurality of leg members are removably attached to the underside of the folding table. The top surface of the folding table is adapted with an indentation for receiving a game table insert. The game table insert can be for any type of desired game such as chess, checkers, poker, plain or another suitable game. An assembly of collapsible chairs is included. | 08-27-2009 |
20090249983 | Gliding table and chairs - A style of lawn glider that consists of a table and chairs which travel forward and backward as one gliding frame over a second lower frame which rests on a reasonable flat surface. The use of four hard wheels, which roll in between four lower concave tracks that are part of the lower frame and four convex tracks that are part of the upper frame, provide the gliding action. The lower frame provides a retractable transport wheel system that allows easy relocating of the entire mechanism. A cloth guard system provides a way of preventing unintentional contact with moving parts. The current glider is made of wood and common fasteners, but it could be made of other materials such as plastic, metal or composite materials. Seat cushions and overhead sun shade are considered part of this product. The glider is designed to be packaged and sold in a kit form. | 10-08-2009 |
20090249984 | PLAY TABLE WITH CONTOURS AND WATER FEATURE - A child play table and kit accompanying the same is disclosed. In one embodiment, the child play table may have contoured terrain, such as a mountain, valley, or other types of terrain that may include a waterfall, a river, lake and/or an ocean featuring water flow produced by a pump. A controller may be included that activates the pump in coordination with a story line, which may be incorporated into a book, and/or user activity. The kit may include accessories corresponding to the story line such as human, dinosaur, fish and animal figurines, buildings, homes, forts, castles, roads, bridges and other structures as well as miniaturized toy vehicles. The controller may also generate audio signals corresponding to the story line. | 10-08-2009 |
20090314188 | FLUSH MOUNTING FOR CARD SHUFFLER - An apparatus and method for mounting a shuffling apparatus to a table is described. A bezel plate has an aperture permitting access to a top aperture in a shuffler apparatus. An aperture in the table top is covered by the bezel plate and a top portion of the shuffler apparatus is accessible through an aperture in the bezel plate. The bezel plate may be captivated to the table top using straps extending through the aperture in the table top and being affixed to the underside of the table top. The shuffler may be supported against the underside of the bezel plate by a bracket affixed to the underside of the table top. Alternatively, the bezel plate may be placed on the table top and the shuffler hung from an underside of the bezel plate by a bracket extending through the aperture in the table top. | 12-24-2009 |
20100000447 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - Disclosed is a medical instrument. The medical instrument includes a main body including at least one of an operation part and a display part, and a detachable lever arranged on a rear portion of the main body, a cart including a desk on which the main body is positioned, a front detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a front portion of the main body to/from the desk, and a rear detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a rear portion of the main body to/from the desk and fix the main body to the desk by the detachable lever. | 01-07-2010 |
20100050909 | Bar set - A bar set includes a collection of independent multipurpose units that can be reduced or increased in number. The set is also capable of flexible configurations. Every multipurpose unit in the bar set can be converted into an art platform and the plurality of these art platforms provides options of use. The display of aquarium, artwork and TV originates from a TV cabinet unit and this unit is also used as a music speaker. The bar cabinet unit includes compartments for electric lift means, movable panel, display shelves, pull out panel, music speaker and a fridge. The table unit includes a built-in container for table surface display of edibles with a container cover that also functions as a table surface. This unit also includes compartments for the display of remote controls, wine openers, plates and serviette dispenser and compartments for the storage of trash bins, champagne bucket and ice bucket. | 03-04-2010 |
20100071599 | Stabilized Table and Method for Stabilizing a Table - A table has more than three legs, two of the legs being pivotable relative to the rest of the table. The pivotable legs are selectively locked against movement by a lock device that adjustably expands into contact with opposing control surfaces. One of the control surfaces is fixedly coupled to the pivotable legs and another one of the control surfaces is fixedly coupled to the rest of the table. Pivotal movement is prevented when the lock device is wedged against the opposing control surfaces. When the lock device is pulled out from between the control surfaces, the table can stabilize on an uneven floor surface, which may cause the opposing control surfaces shift in orientation relative to each other. A biasing member urges the lock device to self-expand and to automatically move into the same or different position between the opposing control surfaces as may be required to prevent subsequent movement. | 03-25-2010 |
20100126390 | SCREEN - The present invention relates to a screen e.g. ( | 05-27-2010 |
20100175594 | FOLDABLE TABLE AND A FOLDABLE BENCH - A foldable table and a foldable Bench disclosed comprising a table(bench) top, a leg portion and a supporting portion, the top end of the leg portion formed rotatable connection with the table(bench) top, wherein the supporting portion comprising a V-shaped assembly and a supporting brace, the V-shaped assembly comprising two connecting rods and a sliding sleeve, the connecting rods are provided with disconnected ends and connected ends, the connected ends clamp the sliding sleeve and are fixed into one block, the disconnected ends are rotatably connected to a pair of legs respectively; one end of the supporting brace is connected to the undersurface of the table (bench) top, and the other end can slide through the sliding sleeve; and when the foldable table(bench) is in unfolded position, the connected ends of the connecting rod connected to the leg portion is locked with the supporting brace via the sliding sleeve. | 07-15-2010 |
20100192812 | FOLDABLE BAR TABLE - A foldable bar table includes a support frame movable between a folded configuration and an extended configuration. The support frame includes a plurality of upright posts. A linkage couples two neighboring upright posts of the plurality of upright posts. The linkage includes a fix-connecting holder fixedly coupled to a respective upright post of the plurality of upright posts. The fix-connecting holder forms a first transverse groove. A cross rod is removably positionable within the first transverse groove to facilitate maintaining the support frame in the extended configuration. A panel unit is coupled to the at least one cross rod. | 08-05-2010 |
20100242809 | HANDLE FOR A PORTABLE TABLE - A table may include a table top that is capable of being folded-in-half. In particular, the table top may include first and second portions that are capable of being moved being moved between a folded position in which the first portion is disposed proximate the second portion and an unfolded position in which the first portion and the second portion are generally aligned in the same plane. The table may also include first and second legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top. In addition, the table may include a handle that facilitates carrying of the table. The handle may include a gripping portion that is sized and configured to be gripped by a user and the handle may be attached to the table top. The table may further include a handle retention assembly that secures the handle in a fixed position. | 09-30-2010 |
20100251939 | RAMP SYSTEM - A ramp system may include a pallet configured to support a product, a ramp configured to secure the product to the pallet when the ramp is in a first position and to connect to the pallet when the ramp is in a second position and a bracket configured to be removeably connected to a top surface of the pallet. | 10-07-2010 |
20100258041 | Ant Resistant Dessert Table - A joint obstacle to ants is formed from two or more moats containing a liquid such as water, or a water dish soap mixture, spaced closely apart. The moats surround a table or serving plate for presenting dessert. The moats are separated by a short band about the same width as the moats. By spacing the moats closely apart, the ants rejects a path across the second moat, thereby preventing the ants from reaching the dessert. | 10-14-2010 |
20100282133 | Modular Welding Table - Present invention disclosed and claimed a modular welding table where the work surface is made up of a plurality of plates that can be easily slided to and fro, adapting to objects of different shapes. The through holes on these plates, as well as the parallel grooves between these plates, provide the foothold for clamping tools and devices that are used in conjunction to this welding table, to secure the work piece in place. Under each of the leg, a height-adjustable pad is provided, so that the welding table can adjust its evenness accordingly, by turning the screw stem of the pad easily. | 11-11-2010 |
20100282134 | DESK WHICH HAS COMBINED VERTICAL TYPE LEGS - A desk which has combined vertical type legs is composed of a desk top and several legs, the legs are connected to the bottom of the desk top, and the legs are perpendicular to the desk top, joiners is fitted on the bottom of the desk top, and the desk top is connected to the legs by the joiners, there is a screw hole on the joiner, the leg comprises a tube and a long screw rod, the rod passes through the tube, the first end of the rod have a projecting stage, the corresponding first end of the tube have a limited stage, the projecting stage and the limited stage are well matched, the second end of the rod have male thread, the second of the rod passes through the second end of the tube and is connected to the screw hole on the bottom of the desk top, the tube is locked between the projecting stage of the first end of the rod and the joiner of the desk top. | 11-11-2010 |
20110017104 | Combination Table Top Cover and Skirt Retainer - An apparatus and method for affixing a table skirt to a table top cover comprising, a semi-rigid reusable table top cover for covering a table top and side surfaces of the table top, and, thus, functions to cover a table top having existing damage from staples or general wear to provide a uniform table top surface for affixing and removing table skirting without the use of staples. | 01-27-2011 |
20110079169 | STACKABLE, NESTABLE AND GANGABLE TABLE - A stackable, nestable, and gangable table for use in varied environments such as classrooms, conferences, testing, etc includes a wire frame scaled according to the anticipated use, a table top and a modesty panel angled obtusely from the table top to accommodate stacking and/or nesting of the tables. The table further includes glide members on the wire frame base that accommodates the ganging of tables next to one another. The glide members are mounted on the base in such a manner that they engage the opposing glides on the aligned consecutive table. The table also includes a mounting mechanism for mounting accessories such as a side storage pouch to provide additional storage and help delineate the personal work space of each table. | 04-07-2011 |
20110083589 | ADJUSTABLE PAIL STAND - A container holding table comprising a table top having a top planar surface and a bottom planar surface with an opening and at least one height adjustable table leg. The opening is located in the center of the plastic table top and comprises a round through hole sufficiently sized to receive a container. The height adjustable table leg comprises a stainless steel caster. The height adjustable table leg further comprises an inner and an outer tube. The inner and outer tube provide telescoping means allowing adjustment of up to four inches via at least one set of apertures and a push button securing device. The height adjustable table leg is capable of being repeatedly unfolded from a closed position to an open position. | 04-14-2011 |
20110168063 | MOUNT FOR USE WITH A DESK OR WORK STATION - A mount for carrying a display and like devices. The mount includes a base and a support pivotally coupled to the base. The support includes a mounting surface to carry at least one device. At least one rail constrains movement of the base along a horizontal plane. A pivot actuator is configured to pivot the support between a vertical position and a horizontal position. The mounting surface is substantially orthogonal to the horizontal plane in the vertical position. In the horizontal position, the mounting surface is substantially parallel to the horizontal plane. | 07-14-2011 |
20110179977 | PALLET ASSEMBLY WITH LOCATING SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A structurally reinforcing pallet having an insert exhibiting a three dimensional shape with a top, sides and bottom. A plasticized material is applied over the insert according to a selected thickness and in order to encapsulate the insert. A first plurality of upper edge projecting and positional locating rim portions are exhibited about a periphery of an insert incorporated into a first pallet and, in combination with a second mating plurality of recessed underside edge extending locations exhibited about a periphery of a further insert incorporated into a second pallet, enable multiple stacking of pallets in laterally stabilized fashion. | 07-28-2011 |
20110197795 | Convertible headboard table apparatus - A wall mounted headboard capable of storing and deploying a spring loaded table. The apparatus is comprised of a headboard pivotally connected to a first table section and assisted by a plurality of gas springs. The first table section is pivotally hinged to a second table section. The hinges between the table sections are hidden thus the table surface is free from anything disturbing a smooth surface. The weight of the second table section is offset by a plurality of torsion spring assemblies. The torsion spring assemblies are comprised of a torsion spring slidingly engaged in brackets mounted to each table section. The torsion spring assemblies allow a single user to move the second table section easily with minimal effort whether deploying or storing the table. The operation of storing or deploying the table can be performed from either side of the bed without walking around to the opposite side. | 08-18-2011 |
20110203492 | ADJUSTABLE WORKSTATION WITH HIDEAWAY SEAT AND METHOD - An adjustable workstation with a hideaway seat and method are disclosed. The table may be adjustable in height so that the workstation may be used as a sitting desk or a standing workstation. The chair is pivotably coupled to the table so that it may be extended and used for sitting or stowed away under the desk while the user stands. The workstation may also have wheels for mobility. | 08-25-2011 |
20110232537 | COLLAPSIBLE PALLET SYSTEM AND METHODS - The present invention is directed to collapsible type pallets and related products embodiments of which include a construction wherein support beams can be integrally formed from the sheet material of the pallet itself. The beams can be supported internally by structural inserts. Additionally, the supporting inserts may include braces for added stability and strength. The beams, as well as the platform can be further braced and structurally supported by cross braces, which run generally at right angles to the beams and pass through apertures in the beams themselves and slots in the inserts. In certain embodiments, the cross braces pass underneath and support the underside of the platform to create significant structural advantages to the pallet. Embodiments of the pallet can be easily assembled from components that can be easily and economically stored and transported. Embodiments are light-weight thereby providing savings in assembly, transportation, and storage. | 09-29-2011 |
20110239908 | Table With A Panel - A desk with panels, wherein a large open space is formed between a top board and a rear panel so that the rear upper surface of the top board can be effectively used and optional members can be installed in the open space with a sufficient allowance. The rear end parts of a pair of right and left top board support bodies are mounted on a frame fromed by connecting the upper ends of the right and left leg bodies to each other through a lateral connection lever so as to be projected forward of the lateral connection lever, and the top board is supported by the right and left top board support bodies sos that the most part thereof can be positioned forward of the lateral connection lever. Also, a pair of right and left panel support bodies are mounted on both sides of the frame so as to be extended rearward, and the rear panel in the vertical direction is supported by both panel support bodies at their rear ends. | 10-06-2011 |
20110247529 | EXTENSIBLE TABLE - The extensible table includes: a main surface ( | 10-13-2011 |
20110253015 | TABLE WITH TABLETOP CORNER SUPPORT - A table includes a tabletop and legs for the tabletop. The tabletop includes a blow-molded structure and components coupled to the blow-molded structure to rigidify the tabletop. | 10-20-2011 |
20110277672 | TRAY TABLE STOP ASSEMBLY - Described are tray table stop assemblies comprising a housing comprising at least one deployment track, a force-receiving mechanism comprising at least one protuberance, wherein the at least one protuberance is slidingly coupled to the at least one deployment track, and a biasing mechanism positioned between the force-receiving mechanism and the housing. In some embodiments, the tray table stop assembly is coupled to a passenger seat assembly adjacent a tray table assembly having at least one arm. In these versions, the arm of the tray table assembly is positioned to apply pressure to the force-receiving mechanism when the tray table assembly travels between a stowed position and a deployed position. When the tray table assembly moves forward beyond the stowed position, the force-receiving mechanism is positioned within the travel path of the arm. | 11-17-2011 |
20110297054 | WIDTH ADJUSTABLE WORKTABLE - A width adjustable worktable includes a worktable body, an extension member movable relative to the body, a first guide rod connected to the extension member and a control set rotatably mounted in the extension member. The control set is operable to move the first guide rod between a locking position, where the first guide rod is prevented from moving relative to the worktable body, and an adjustable unlocking position, where the first guide rod is unlocked and movable relative to the worktable body for allowing the user to move the extension member carried by the first guide rod to adjust the width of the worktable. | 12-08-2011 |
20110303127 | Combination Table and Parition - A combination table and room partition. The table is provided with a partition that is connected thereto by way of one or more hinges. The partition is thus movable from a resting position to a deployed position above and orthogonal to the tabletop. | 12-15-2011 |
20120006236 | ADHESIVE HOLDER FOR HOLDING OBJECTS AND KIT, AS WELL AS METHOD FOR MAKING AN ADHESIVE HOLDER - An adhesive holder for holding objects comprises an adhesive layer, an object holder, an adapter with a contact surface and a counter element with a counter surface. The counter surface of the counter element is positionable at a distance from the contact surface of the adapter in order to enclose a section of a structural element. The adhesive layer can be applied onto the contact surface of the adapter or onto the counter surface of the counter element. The adhesive holder according to the invention makes it possible to introduce a force into a structural element by exerting compressive stress and shearing stress only such that the adhesive connection is much more durable and the adhesive holder can be subjected to higher loads than in the state of the art. | 01-12-2012 |
20120024201 | EDGE AND CORNER FOR A STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTED FROM BLOW-MOLDED PLASTIC - A structure constructed from plastic may include one or more reinforcing portions that are sized and configured to prevent damage to the structure. For example, the structure may be a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic and the table top may include a body with one or more corners. The corners may include an interior portion and an exterior portion, and reinforcement portions may be sized and configured to help prevent damage to the corners of the table top. In addition, one or more depressions may be at least partially disposed within the reinforcement portions, if desired. The reinforcement portions, for example, may include one or more inwardly and/or outwardly extending portions. | 02-02-2012 |
20120037049 | Reconfigurable Table Assemblies - A hood assembly for use with furniture, the hood assembly comprising a frame structure including at least first and second rigid elongated frame members that are spaced apart by at least a first brace member and a fabric sock cover member that forms a passage that is open on at least one end, wherein the frame structure is slid into the passage to stretch the sock cover member over the frame structure and form an architectural structure including portions of the fabric sock cover member on either side of the frame member. | 02-16-2012 |
20120055378 | Supported tray system - A tray and tray support system which is suited for attachment to a portable folding chair enables the tray mechanism to be either left closely adjacent to the portable seating and unused, or pivoted to a position of deployment. Deployment is effected by causing a tray suspended from a fitting to be pivoted from a vertical hanging position and through an angle of about 270° to then be stably supported at a general horizontal position. The responsibility for pivoting support is divided and uses a pivot stop structure within a tray deployment fitting, and a set of tray supports which are also pivotally attached to the tray deployment fitting about an axis adjacent and parallel to the axis of the main horizontal extent of the main tray bearing member. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055379 | Workspace partition and method for using the same - A workspace partition is disclosed that encourages a user to focus on presented tasks without distraction and physically prevents the user from interfering with, or interrupting, the work and attention of adjacent users, while simultaneously allowing another individual to monitor the user. To this end, a workspace partition is provided with a center wall and two sidewalls, wherein the center wall has an opening in its middle lower portion. Users, such as students with disabilities, focus on academic tasks within the workspace partition. The walls of the workspace partition limit distractions outside of the workspace partition and physically prevent users from interfering with adjacent users. Another individual, such as a teacher, can observe and monitor the user through the opening in the center wall. Multiple workspace partitions can be used together to allow multiple users to focus on presented tasks with limited distractions while simultaneously being observed by another individual. | 03-08-2012 |
20120152155 | Combined Tool Carrier and Work Table - A combined tool carrier and work table comprised gull-wing covers. The gull-wing covers are dimensioned such that when the tool carrier is closed and the gull-wing covers are down, the height of the tool carrier is low enough so that it will fit underneath a tool bench with a waist high surface. When the tool carrier is moved to a remote job site and the gull-wing covers are opened, their sides become work surfaces elevated to about waist high, similar to the work bench. The gull-wing covers can then be locked into place to provide a secure work table. | 06-21-2012 |
20120174833 | Adjustable vertical desk - An adjustable, vertical desk with a horizontal work surface and vertical display surface upon which is attached a computer monitor or other electronic equipment to be viewed, in a range of height positions appropriate to adults of varying heights. The horizontal work surface may also be adjusted to position a keyboard and a mouse at an appropriate hand level for adults of varying heights. The desk allows users to place electronic equipment to heights as needed to suit their stature and by so doing encourages more natural body alignment while in a standing or in a seated position. When the vertical desk is used in combination with a standard treadmill set at low speed, the vertical desk permits mild exercise without work interruption. | 07-12-2012 |
20120174834 | TRANSPORT PALLET - A rectangular pallet that is symmetrical about its two major axes. The pallet comprises a first plastics shell and a second plastics shell. The first plastics shell is formed with a flat rim, nine or more ground engaging feet subtending below the level of the rim, the feet being arranged in respective parallel spaced apart beams extending from front to back. The first plastics shell also has plural channels running from side to side intersecting the beams running from front to back to define the feet. The second plastics shell is essentially flat and formed with a flat rim. An internal network of partitions extends between the first and second plastics shells. The rims of the first and second plastics shells are sealed to each other to form a clam and to enclose the network of partitions within the clam. In other aspects, the invention concerns a method and a system for forming the pallet. | 07-12-2012 |
20120199050 | HANDLE FOR A PORTABLE TABLE - A table may include a table top capable of being folded-in-half. In particular, the table top may include first and second portions that are capable of being moved being moved between a folded position in which the first portion is disposed proximate the second portion and an unfolded position in which the first portion and the second portion are generally aligned in the same plane. The table may also include first and second legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top. In addition, the table may include a handle that facilitates carrying of the table. The handle may include a gripping portion that is sized and configured to be gripped by a user and the handle may be attached to the table top. The table may further include a handle retention assembly that secures the handle in a fixed position. | 08-09-2012 |
20120204766 | FOLDING TABLE - A folding table includes a single tabletop extending over a framework and legs. The folding table includes a first framework with a first pair of legs and a second framework including a second pair of legs. Folding linkages fold the tabletop between a first use position wherein the tabletop is substantially horizontal and second storage position wherein the tabletop is substantially vertical. A damping assembly includes a damper mounted to the tabletop and the frameworks and includes a damping linkage to guide and provide controlled folding and unfolding of the table. | 08-16-2012 |
20120210914 | KEYBOARD AND MOUSE SUPPORT - A support device including a keyboard platform and a bracket for mounting the keyboard platform a work surface to elevate the keyboard platform above the work surface. The keyboard platform is mounted on the bracket for sliding movement relative to an edge of the work surface along a horizontal fore-aft axis. The keyboard platform is mounted on the bracket for tilting movement about a tilting axis perpendicular to the fore-aft axis. The support device includes a lock movable between a locked position wherein sliding/tilting movement of the keyboard platform is prevented and an unlocked position wherein sliding/tilting movement of the keyboard platform is permitted. One aspect includes a clamp provided on the bracket and engageable with the work surface to elevate the keyboard platform above the work surface. One aspect provides a mouse platform pivotally attached to the keyboard platform and configured to support the mouse at a tilted position. | 08-23-2012 |
20120240827 | CONFIGURABLE, REPAIRABLE, AND RECYCLABLE CARGO PALLET - The present invention relates to a lightweight and versatile pallet and its manufacturing and assembling method. It consists of the design of a repairable, recyclable, and reusable pallet with a modular structure, configurable load capacity, and with non-slip rubber surfaces to prevent sliding of the cargo on the pallet and of the pallet on the ground, shelf, and forklift or other pallet handling equipment. This pallet is to be used in numerous commercial and industrial applications. An embodiment of the platform members used to form the bottom and top surfaces of the pallet can be used to construct other flat platforms such as walls, floors, and molds for pouring concrete structures. | 09-27-2012 |
20120304897 | Adjustable Table Apparatus and Method - Some embodiments of a table system can include a table that is readily adjustable between a deployed position and a storage position. In particular embodiments, when the table is in the unlocked condition, the tabletop surface can be readily pivoted from a generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position, for example, for purposes of storing or transporting the table. | 12-06-2012 |
20120312199 | Table with storable monitor - A table arrangement having a guide rail structure secured to the table adjacent the underside of the table top. A carriage is movable along a guide structure from a retracted position under the table top to an extended position disposed adjacent one table edge. A supporting frame is hingedly carried on the carriage and mounts a flat-panel video monitor thereon, the latter being storable directly under the table top when the carriage is in the retracted position. Movement of the carriage to the extended position causes the supporting frame and monitor to project beyond the adjacent table edge, whereupon the supporting frame and monitor can be swung upwardly about the hinge axis into an upright use position wherein the monitor protrudes above the table top adjacent the one edge, and the monitor screen fronts onto the region above the table top. | 12-13-2012 |
20130014674 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE DESKTOP APPARATUSAANM BURKHALTER; John CharlesAACI GainesvilleAAST GAAACO USAAGP BURKHALTER; John Charles Gainesville GA US - A height adjustable desktop apparatus including a flat work surface that may be adjusted between a raised and a lowered position, as well as any desired intermediate position, is provided. The flat work surface moves upwardly and downwardly in a vertical direction, and is supported by a pair of hinged support members. The hinged support members are pivotally attached, on a top portion, to the underside of the flat work surface, and may be attached on a bottom portion to a sliding base member, which slides in a horizontal, lateral direction. The apparatus includes a fixed hutch, preferably having a fixed base member and a pair of fixed, raised shelves, wherein each shelf is supported by a pair of fixed vertical support members. The sliding base member is slidably attached to the fixed base member of the hutch, and moves in a lateral, sideways direction during adjustment. | 01-17-2013 |
20130014675 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE DESKTOP APPARATUS - A height adjustable desktop apparatus including a work surface that may be adjusted between a raised and a lowered position, as well as any desired intermediate position, is provided. The work surface moves upwardly and downwardly in a vertical direction, and is supported by a pair of hinged support members. The hinged support members are pivotally attached, on a top portion, to the underside of the work surface, and one or both may be attached on a bottom portion to a sliding base member, which slides in a horizontal, lateral direction. The apparatus includes a fixed hutch, preferably having a fixed base member and a pair of fixed, raised shelves, wherein each shelf is supported by a pair of fixed vertical support members. The sliding base member is slidably attached to the fixed base member of the hutch, and moves in a lateral, sideways direction during adjustment. | 01-17-2013 |
20130032063 | PALLET PROTECTOR DEVICE AND METHOD - A pallet protector unitarily formed as a molded plastic part reinforces a wooden pallet. Its faceplate is nailed or screwed to the front and optionally the back face and side faces of the pallet. The protector has entry openings for the tines of a forklift and the openings are articulated into hollow collars that extend into the pallets inner regions. These collars provide a structure that accepts the weight and moment between the tines and the pallet and spread it across of the entire front of the pallet. RFID modules can also be included. | 02-07-2013 |
20130032064 | PALLET PROTECTOR DEVICE AND METHOD - A pallet protector unitarily formed as a molded plastic part reinforces a wooden pallet. Its faceplate is nailed or screwed to the front and optionally the back face and side faces of the pallet. The protector has entry openings for the tines of a forklift and the openings are articulated into hollow collars that extend into the pallets inner regions. These collars provide a structure that accepts the weight and moment between the tines and the pallet and spread it across of the entire front of the pallet. RFID modules can also be included. | 02-07-2013 |
20130055928 | WORK STATION WITH MAGNETIC TOOL RETENTION APPARATUS - The Tool Retaining Work Station makes use of at least one magnet installed on a side or along the edge of the top surface of the work station. The objective of the magnets being located on or near the edge of the top surface of the work station is to ensure that the tools/parts are convenient for the professional to access, positioned to catch tools/parts before they fall off the top of the work station, and to prevent the professional from potentially losing control or sight over the procedure at hand. | 03-07-2013 |
20130104781 | CONVERTIBLE TABLETOP WITH PIVOTAL MODESTY PANEL | 05-02-2013 |
20130160680 | PLASTIC PALLET - A plastic pallet described herein may have a plastic upper deck with an upper side on which goods can be stacked. Furthermore, a plurality of plastic skids are present, spaced apart from the upper deck and arranged substantially parallel to the upper deck. Plastic spacer blocks are located between the upper deck and the skids. The upper deck and the skids are manufactured as separate parts which in an assembled state are tightened together by tightening pins. The tightening pins each extend through a bore in each of the spacer blocks and corresponding holes in the upper deck and the skids. | 06-27-2013 |
20130174762 | RECONFIGURABLE LOAD-BEARING ARTICLE - The present application is directed to a reconfigurable load-bearing article ( | 07-11-2013 |
20130199421 | POWER DISTRIBUTION CONTROL OF A FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT - The present invention relates to a furniture arrangement comprising a piece of furniture and a control unit adapted to control the power supply to at least one power consuming device. The piece of furniture comprises an interface for connection to a mobile device, wherein the control unit is adapted to disconnect the power supply to the at least one power consuming device when a mobile device is not connected to the furniture arrangement via the interface. | 08-08-2013 |
20130291766 | COMPOSITE PALLETS FOR CONCRETE PIPE - Pallet includes an inner structural support with a bottom section and a top section. The top section has an upward facing, load bearing surface that is bonded with a substantially smooth polymer layer. More specifically, the bottom section includes an annular ring that supports a top section comprising an annular ring and a flange that supports the load. The top section is bonded with a polymer to form a smooth surface suitable for curing concrete. | 11-07-2013 |
20130333596 | Modular Combination Skid - A combination skid for supporting a plurality of skid-supported loads comprises a base having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of docking stations, each to receive a skid-supported load along a loading directional axis. The loading directional axis of the plurality of docking stations is oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base. In a system aspect, a system for supporting one or more loads is provided. The system comprises a base having a longitudinal axis, at least one skid for supporting the one or more loads and at least one docking station to receive the at least one skid along a loading directional axis. | 12-19-2013 |
20140033956 | DOLLY PALLET ASSEMBLY - A dolly pallet assembly including a pallet having a pallet body defining a bottom surface and at least two channels therein. Each channel includes side walls and a channel bottom surface spaced a first height relative to the pallet body bottom surface. An entry into each channel is defined in the body and includes a ramped surface which slopes from a second height relative to the pallet body bottom surface at the entry to a third height relative to the pallet body bottom surface adjacent the channel bottom surface, wherein the second height is less than the first and third heights. The dolly includes a support platform with a plurality of wheel assemblies and at least one locking member, wherein the dolly is positionable relative to the pallet with the wheels received in respective channels and the locking member selectively engageable to lock the dolly relative to the pallet. | 02-06-2014 |
20140033957 | Self Scan Checkout Module - A self scan checkout module as a bagging module ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140041554 | ADJUSTABLE TABLE WITH AN ASSISTANT DEVICE - A height-adjustable table includes a table board, a first foot, a second foot, an air pressure bar and an assistant device. The first foot crossly and pivotally connects with the second foot, wherein one end of the first foot pivotally connects with a first fastener on the bottom side of the table board, and one end of the second foot pivotally connects with a pivot joint. The assistant device is fixed between the first fastener and a second fastener, wherein one end of the air pressure bar is fixed on the second fastener while the other end fixed on the assistant device. Therefore, when the air pressure bar is operated, smooth sliding of the air pressure bar is provided, whereby the structural strength of the table is reinforced. | 02-13-2014 |
20140048000 | Ratchet Platform - A height adjustable platform and method include a ratchet platform having a platform upper assembly with a platform and a ratchet. The ratchet includes a platform riser tube and a ratchet rail secured to the platform riser tube. The ratchet platform also includes a platform lower assembly having a support column and a platform base. The support column is secured to the platform base. An end of the ratchet is proximate the platform and an opposing end of the ratchet is disposed within an interior of the support column. The platform upper assembly actuator includes a pedal sub assembly and an upper linkage. The upper linkage is attached to the pedal sub assembly. Actuation of the pedal sub assembly actuates the upper linkage. Actuation of the upper linkage actuates the ratchet to adjust the height of the ratchet platform. The ratchet platform also includes an energy attenuation system. | 02-20-2014 |
20140102338 | PALLETS - The intention provides a method of coating wooden pallets having a low moisture content with an elastomer coating, so as to provide pallets combining the advantageous qualities of wooden and plastic pallets. The pallets are light and inexpensive, tough and durable, water and damage resistant, fire retardant and non-slip. They can be produced by treating existing wooden pallets. The pallets may also have an RFID attached before coating for tracking the pallets and goods transported thereon. | 04-17-2014 |
20140109802 | ITEM OF FURNITURE WITH A MOVABLE FURNITURE PART - An item of furniture comprises a stationary furniture part, a furniture part which can be moved by a drive, and a controller for controlling the drive. The movable furniture part comprises an operating section which is arranged movably on a main part of the movable furniture part, and also at least one force sensor for measuring a force which is exerted on the operating section, wherein the force sensor is connected to the controller. | 04-24-2014 |
20140137773 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING AUTOMATED WORKSTATION ELEVATION POSITION TRACKING AND CONTROL - A system and method are provided for implementing an automated workstation elevation position tracking and control scheme. Software running on the user's computer generates reminders and/or to forces an individual to periodically readjust the height of the workstation in a manner that promotes standing while at work. A current position, and an elapsed time that the workstation has been at the current position, is detected with an objective of providing pre-programmed routine or random automated reminders to a user to change the current position of the workstation from one elevation state to the other. The software tracks the percent of time that a user is standing and optionally compares this with a pre-defined goal. Automatic control via the user workstation, of workstation elevator actuators is provided in a manner that makes it easier, or otherwise unavoidable, for the user to initiate repositioning from a sitting to a standing position. | 05-22-2014 |
20140137774 | PALLET PROTECTOR DEVICE AND METHOD - A pallet protector unitarily formed as a molded plastic part reinforces a wooden pallet. Its faceplate is nailed or screwed to the front and optionally the back face and side faces of the pallet. The protector has entry openings for the tines of a forklift and the openings are articulated into hollow collars that extend into the pallets inner regions. These collars provide a structure that accepts the weight and moment between the tines and the pallet and spread it across of the entire front of the pallet. RFID modules can also be included. | 05-22-2014 |
20140174327 | Pallet Leader Board System - The present invention provides a leader board unit for use with a four-way entry pallet, the pallet being of a type which includes a plurality of parallel transverse top boards supported by a plurality of upper support planks, the leader board unit including: a top leader board parallel to and of substantially the same length as the transverse top boards; a bottom leader board parallel to, spaced apart from, and of substantially the same length as the top leader board; a plurality of support members formed integrally with and perpendicular to the top and bottom leader boards and holding the two leader boards in their spaced-apart configuration, each support member including a protrusion for mounting a respective upper support plank, the leader boards and support members being structurally integral and formed of a plastics material. | 06-26-2014 |
20140190372 | LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE | 07-10-2014 |
20140245933 | Mobile Under-bed Storage Platform - The invention is a wheeled device that provides a base to place all items stored underneath a bed. It enables the user to: 1) fully utilize the entire space underneath their bed. 2) Organize their items in a manner of their choosing (i.e. storage containers) and quickly access those items. 3) Prevent damage to stored items as it provides a “moveable” floor (i.e. no dragging items across floor). | 09-04-2014 |
20140261101 | Portable and Foldable Lift - A portable and foldable lift can be attached to a surface such as a tailgate of a truck. The lift can be slid off the gate and used to lift heavy objects from the ground to the bed of the truck. The portable and foldable lift is returned in a folded position to the tailgate for easy storage. The portable and foldable lift can also be attached to a work bench, either on top or underneath, and can be folded up and stored out of the way. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283713 | DELIVERY AND MERCHANDISING SYSTEM - A pallet includes a deck having an upper surface for supporting goods thereon. The deck includes a plurality of ribs extending downward. According to one feature, the ribs may form plurality of stringers extending downward below the deck. Some of the ribs may be shorter in order to form a notch at each end of the stringers for engaging supports in a rack. In another feature, a plurality of locating features project upward from the surface of the deck. The plurality of locating features may each be generally in the shape of a pyramid for being received in the recessed bases of stackable plastic milk jugs. | 09-25-2014 |
20140290537 | FURNITURE WITH INTEGRATED STORAGE FOR WATER OR OTHER MATERIAL - Furniture pieces which include integrated storage capacity for storing water or other material. By incorporating such storage capacity within furniture, a user may take advantage of space that would otherwise be unused or unusable to unobtrusively and conveniently store an emergency water supply or other desired material. | 10-02-2014 |
20140360412 | TABLE - A table includes a vertical support column and a base. The base includes a first floor engaging portion disposed on a first side of a vertical axis and a second floor engaging portion disposed on an opposite second side of the vertical axis. The first and second floor engaging portions are weighted such that the base has a center of gravity spaced from the vertical axis on the second side of the vertical axis. A worksurface member is supported by the vertical support column and is vertically spaced from the base. The worksurface member is rotatable relative to the base. In one aspect, the worksurface member has an overall length greater than the overall length of the base. In another aspect, a stop limits rotation of the worksurface member. | 12-11-2014 |
20140360413 | ACTIVE WORKSTATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method provide various desk structures as workstations to receive a user, standing or sitting, walking or stationary, exercising or sedentary. A double duty desk system may include multiple, dedicated “sitting desks” at seated height and fixed to a shared “standing desk,” the height of whose desktop stands accessible to a user exercising on an exercise bike, treadmill, stepper, or the like. A user in an exercise (e.g., standing) position may view materials set on the standing desk and on the attached sitting desks and returns. Heights of desks may be permanently fixed, adjustable, powered, mechanized, manual, or a combination. A user may selectively exercise or sit, in order to read, browse online, attend webinars, edit, monitor, handwrite, type, lecture, listen, answer phones, make calls, develop software, or the like from a standing or sitting position, at will. | 12-11-2014 |
20150027350 | OUTDOOR KITCHEN UNIT - The present disclosure provides new outdoor kitchen unit assemblies as well as new methods of assembling an outdoor kitchen unit. The kitchen unit includes a construction that facilitates quick and easy assembly as well as easy transport. When assembled, the units are structurally stable and durable. | 01-29-2015 |
20150033992 | CONCRETE SAW RACK HAVING SLOT TO ACCOMMODATE BLADE - A transportation system for a concrete saw includes an opening in a support surface for the concrete saw. The opening in the support surface is positioned and sized to receive the saw blade while the concrete saw is supported by the support surface. The transportation system is adapted to be loaded on a transporter for transportation of the construction equipment. | 02-05-2015 |
20150040802 | EXPANDABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE TABLE WITH NESTING LEAVES - There is disclosed an expandable and collapsible table. In an embodiment, the expandable and collapsible table comprises a table frame including a center section having opposite outer edges, and a plurality of lateral supports hinged to the opposite outer edges of the center section of the table frame and at one or more center points along the length of each lateral support. The plurality of lateral supports are configured to allow the center section of the table frame to be expanded and collapsed in unison in substantially the same horizontal plane, to allow the table frame to be easily manipulated. The table legs can be mounted on locking wheels to allow the table to be easily manipulated for expansion and collapse. A plurality of leaves can be nested into one or more stacks to form a table top, or to be stored in a storage space underneath the table top. | 02-12-2015 |
20150096474 | Upper Body Support Apparatus - An apparatus for supporting a person's upper torso while kneeling and leaning forward against another substantially vertical surface while keeping the user's hands free. The device features a horizontal base connected to a rigid, canted support structure that extends up and away from the base to a planar surface. The support structure can be outfitted with a support member to contact the substantially vertical surface and provide further stability. Furthermore, the device can be outfitted with a horizontal tray including a reservoir to store tools and other objects. | 04-09-2015 |
20150096475 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PROTECTIVE COVERAGE OF AN OPERATIONAL SURFACE - The present invention relates generally to a system and methods for providing protective coverage of an operational surface and any items that may be on the surface. Certain embodiments of the system may be used to help to maintain the sterility of a surface and the items on the surface. Advantageously, such embodiments of the system may be used to maintain the sterility of surgical instruments and materials, and the table surface on which they are placed prior to the start of the surgical procedure. Other embodiments of the system may be used to at least help to prevent the contamination of or maintain the freshness of food and the containers and utensils used to hold, prepare, and serve the food. | 04-09-2015 |
20150128832 | Pallet Lifting System - A pallet lifter for raising and lowering a pallet. The pallet lifter includes a pallet platform and a movement mechanism that controllably causes the pallet platform to raise and lower. The pallet platform includes a top surface designed to support a pallet, two side walls, and a back wall. The movement mechanism includes a motor and a threaded rod. The electric motor is designed to cause the threaded rod to rotate in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction to cause said pallet platform to raise and lower. | 05-14-2015 |
20150335148 | FRAME TYPE WORKSTATION CONFIGURATIONS - A furniture assembly comprising a first frame structure having front and rear portions and including at least a first leg member and a substantially horizontal first rail member supported by the at least a first leg member where the first rail member has a first length dimension, a substantially horizontal second rail member supported by the at least a second leg member spaced apart from the first rail member wherein an assembly space includes the space between the first and second rail members, a front portion of the assembly space adjacent the front portion of the first frame structure and a rear portion of the assembly space adjacent the rear portion of the first frame structure, a first furniture sub-assembly having first and second ends, having a first depth dimension and supported within the assembly space by the first and second rail members and a second furniture sub-assembly having first and second ends, a second depth dimension and supported within the assembly space by the first rail member and a rail member of another frame structure, wherein the combined first and second depth dimensions are less than the first length dimension. | 11-26-2015 |
20150360434 | DUNNAGE CONVERSION MACHINE AND METHOD WITH SEQUENTIAL STOCK ROLL STORAGE AND LOADING - A support for one or more rolls of sheet stock material includes a sloped support surface for supporting at least one roll, an operating stop toward a lower end of the support surface that defines an operating position at which a stock roll is held for paying out sheet stock material from the roll, and a holding stop. The holding stop extends above the support surface. The holding stop holds one or more rolls at a location spaced from the operating position, and is movable to allow a stock roll to move down the support surface, past the holding stop to the operating position. | 12-17-2015 |
20160106236 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A PRODUCT PRESENTATION DISPLAY - A product presentation display having at least one shelf configured to directly support at least one product and a control circuit configured to monitor at least one person's interaction with the at least one product. | 04-21-2016 |
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