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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 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 elon... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110121617 | FOLDING TABLE FOR A VEHICLE A folding table is provided for a vehicle. The folding table includes, but is not limited to a tabletop that can be fastened to a vehicle seat so that it can be pivoted from a pivoted-in non-usage position into a pivoted-out usage position. At substantially the same tim... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110083587 | ADJUSTABLE PORTABLE TABLE APPARATUS A portable table apparatus which can be releaseably attached to a vehicle is disclosed. The portable table assembly comprises a horizontal assembly having a tubular member and a second member, wherein the second member is slidingly and rotatably disposed within the tubu... | 04/14/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | 03/03/2011 |
| 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... | 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 sle... | 12/30/2010 |
| 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 facilit... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100319588 | TABLE APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE SEAT A table apparatus for a vehicle seat comprising a table, having at least one table leaf, and a table support mechanism, wherein the table support mechanism enables translational movement of the table between a substantially horizontal stowed configuration and a deployed... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100275818 | SEAT BACK TRAY ASSEMBLY Provided is an apparatus that includes a first and second attachment strap, a tray member coupled to a first end of the first attachment strap and a first end of the second attachment strap, a first fastener coupled to a second end of the first attachment strap, a secon... | 11/04/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100123111 | FLAT RAILCAR WORK PLATFORM AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITH LOCKING MECHANISM An extendable railcar work platform includes one or more work platform sections each including a set of wheels, a locking mechanism associated with each wheel and a guide system. The system enables workers to safely work above an electrified third rail such as in a subw... | 05/20/2010 |
| 20100059093 | Adjustable trailer hitch mount for an umbrella The trailer hitch mount for an umbrella includes a square cross-section shaft that is adapted to slide into a standard sleeve-style trailer hitch receiver that is currently available on many vehicles. The shaft includes a series of holes along the sides thereof to recei... | 03/11/2010 |
| 20100038391 | ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE CARRIER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS The technology described herein provides an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) carrier assembly for loading and transporting multiple ATVs, motorcycles, and the like. A convertible, rotatable carrier assembly for loading and transporting multiple all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) incl... | 02/18/2010 |
| 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 surfa... | 12/17/2009 |
| 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 betw... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090284030 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING ATTACHMENTS TO A VEHICLE The present invention is directed to a system and method for connecting attachments to a vehicle, which generally includes a first piece and a second piece depending thereon. The first piece is a locator piece connected to the vehicle adjacent the license plate or the t... | 11/19/2009 |
| 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 po... | 11/12/2009 |
| 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 ar... | 10/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | 10/08/2009 |
| 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 a... | 09/03/2009 |
| 20090174234 | EXPANSION AND RETRACTION MECHANISMS FOR MOVEABLE TRAY TABLES Mechanisms designed to facilitate movement of tray tables or other platforms are addressed. Internal flexible sleeves provide more constant pressure on linearly-moving shafts associated with the tables, reducing or cancelling possible lateral misalignments of the shafts... | 07/09/2009 |
| 20090165771 | FOLDABLE AND REMOVABLE SIDE TABLE FOR BBQ GRILL Cooking apparatus includes a support structure which supports a cooking area, a side attachment such as a side table removably attached to the support structure and extending laterally alongside the cooking area, and connecting assemblies which enables the foldability a... | 07/02/2009 |
| 20090120479 | TRAY FOR A WALKER The present invention relates to a tray for use with a walker. The tray includes a generally rigid tray base having an essentially rectangular shape with a front long side, a back long side, a first short side and a second short side, and wherein the tray has a length t... | 05/14/2009 |
| 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 a... | 04/02/2009 |
| 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 bea... | 02/19/2009 |
| 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 ... | 02/12/2009 |
| 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... | 11/06/2008 |
| 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 fo... | 10/23/2008 |
| 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-t... | 10/16/2008 |
| 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 c... | 10/16/2008 |
| 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 wit... | 09/18/2008 |
| 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 ... | 09/11/2008 |
| 20080191506 | Integrated Midbox A vehicle storage/cargo box system is provided. The system includes at least one access portion, such as but not limited to a door member, for providing access to the interior of a box portion. The box portion includes a weather stripping and door arrangement that allow... | 08/14/2008 |
| 20080190330 | Portable desk and computer support A portable desk adapted for use in temporary work areas such as a seat in a vehicle includes a main body having a work surface member at a position spaced from a support surface, a first support member adapted to receive a laptop or portable computer mounted on the work... | 08/14/2008 |
| 20080168929 | Trailer hitch and detachable winch mounting assembly A winch mounting assembly for attachment to a trailer hitch receiver of a vehicle enables simultaneous use of a stowable winch and attachment of a trailer. The assembly comprises a horizontal extension tube and a vertical tube, the latter receiving a removable winch pla... | 07/17/2008 |
| 20080156233 | Foundation adapter module and deck tile system A foundation adapter module includes a plate assembly having a fitting attachable to a piece of equipment to attach the equipment to a track system. An upper plate is adjustably fastenable to a lower plate for locating the fitting in any location between tracks of the t... | 07/03/2008 |
| 20080135681 | FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM, METHODS, EQUIPMENT, AND AIRCRAFT A flexible configuration system, method equipment and aircraft are disclosed. This system may use a pallet that includes a load bearing member; and a pallet data network system carried by the load bearing member. The data network system includes at least one external da... | 06/12/2008 |
| 20080134945 | Device for supporting an item(s) while in transit within a vehicle having passenger seating and when carried from location to location An assembly for supporting at least one item while in transit within a vehicle having cushioned passenger seating. The assembly used during transit within a vehicle, has: a platform (for supporting the item) that has an aperture for receiving at least one primary suppor... | 06/12/2008 |
