Did You Know...
...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
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| 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 op... | 02/16/2012 |
| 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 wi... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120024202 | MONITOR HOLDER DEVICE A standing desk designed monitor holder device having a frame and a monitor receptacle arrangement in the upper region of the frame is provided. The monitor receptacle arrangement has a sensor monitor bearing surface having a heat release opening for receiving the rear ... | 02/02/2012 |
| 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... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120004762 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING FITTINGS FOR CONSTANT TABLES OF AUTOMATIC PLACEMENT MACHINES A method determines setups for constant tables of automatic placement machines in placement lines at predetermined table locations by mixed integer linear optimization based on input data describing the placement infrastructure and input parameters that can be specified... | 01/05/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110297051 | Reconfigurable Table Assemblies A furniture kit including first and second spaced apart leg members including front and rear end portions and a frame space between facing surfaces, a first furniture assembly including a first rigid furniture component having first and second ends and having front and ... | 12/08/2011 |
| 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... | 11/17/2011 |
| 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 |
| 20110247529 | EXTENSIBLE TABLE The extensible table includes: a main surface (5) supported by a support base (3A, 3B; 3); a first auxiliary surface (19) and a second auxiliary surface (21), arranged underneath the main surface (5) when the table is ret... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110239909 | DISPOSABLE COUNTER TOP PROTECTIVE COVERING AND DISPENSER A disposable counter top protective covering and dispenser for temporarily covering a counter top surface during food preparation includes a roll of protective covering material having opposed first and second ends and first and second support legs that are each configu... | 10/06/2011 |
| 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 ... | 10/06/2011 |
| 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 structura... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110232534 | Versatile furniture units suitable for children A furniture unit adapted for use with another unit having a similar design. The furniture unit includes a top panel, a latch member and a slot. The latch member projects outwardly from the furniture unit proximate the top panel and the slot is defined in the furniture u... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110219990 | ALIGNMENT STAGE In an alignment stage, a top table 4a, which holds a work piece on which a moving load acts, is disposed above a base 1, and a supporting unit 13 each having three degrees of freedom of X, Y, and θ and driving units 14A, 14B, <... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110203490 | FOLDING WORK BENCH The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up agai... | 08/25/2011 |
| 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 use... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110204183 | PORTABLE TABLE A portable table for reclining seats, non-reclining seats or even permanent bed structures of an aircraft is disclosed. The portable table includes a table-top and a stand assembly, wherein the table-top is pivotally connected to the stand assembly such that the table-t... | 08/25/2011 |
| 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 ta... | 08/18/2011 |
| 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 e... | 07/28/2011 |
| 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 pi... | 07/14/2011 |
| 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 suffic... | 04/14/2011 |
| 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 stacki... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20110057374 | Worktable and Its Mounting Structure A worktable includes a first platform made of metal, a mounting structure fixed to the first platform and being utilized to mount the first platform on a machine, and at least one second platform made of granite and detachably joined to a lateral peripheral edge of the ... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20110036277 | FOLDABLE TABLE The invention relates to a table (2) of a type which can be moved between storage and in use positions and which is free standing in both positions. The table typically includes at least two legs (12) connected to support arms (16) which are moveabl... | 02/17/2011 |
| 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 genera... | 01/27/2011 |
| 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 b... | 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 ... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100277043 | Configurable modular articulating table and credenza assembly A furniture assembly and method for a configurable modular articulating table and credenza. In some embodiments, the furniture assembly includes an articulating table having a pair of elongate table segments each individually and pivotally secured to a stationary base s... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100275819 | WIRELESS KEYBOARD DESK The present invention relates to a wireless keyboard desk that includes: a platform; a wireless keyboard within the platform; a supporting base; and an internal opening. The platform may also include extendable mouse pads. In one exemplary embodiment, the wireless keybo... | 11/04/2010 |
| 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 wi... | 10/14/2010 |
| 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 co... | 10/07/2010 |
| 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 ... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100230917 | TRANSPORTABLE DISPLAY CART A transportable display cart includes a chassis with ground engaging wheels and an upper body removably supported by the chassis. The upper body has a first side portion and a second side portion hingedly connected in a clamshell arrangement such that the first and seco... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100199590 | Aircraft Cargo Pallet and Method of Manufacture A panel for an aircraft cargo pallet and other structures including a bottom skin member, a spaced apart top skin member, and core located between the bottom skin member and the top skin member. The core includes a plurality of spaced apart and parallel ribs coupled alo... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100200449 | Product identification system for persons with limited vision A method of facilitating the identification of portable consumer articles at a point of purchase display, the method including the steps of: providing a plurality of portable consumer articles each with tactilely sensible information thereon that identifies at least one... | 08/12/2010 |
| 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 in... | 08/05/2010 |
| 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... | 07/15/2010 |
