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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8171863 | Flip-top table mechanism An improved mechanism for operating a flip-top table is presented that provides improved table rigidity, an intuitively operable release mechanism, a single release action to release the mechanism from both a “use” and “folded” position, and spatially separa... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8146518 | Foldable stool or table A foldable stool or table having hinges comprises a plurality of support members. In one embodiment, a foldable device comprises three legs. In another embodiment, the foldable stool or table comprises two foldable support members and two non-foldable support member... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8127695 | Display stand with table In an embodiment, a display stand including a display stand housing is included. The display stand housing can be configured to hold one or more graphic panels. The display stand housing can define a table pocket. The display stand also includes a table assembly con... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8127694 | Portable, self-contained pc-camera workstation A portable, collapsible, self-contained workstation having a substantially planar platform adapted for receiving a lap-top computer. A pair of doors, extendable away from the platform, are hinged from a lower surface of the platform. The workstation also preferably ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8096246 | Modular folding table The modular folding table includes a collapsible truss framework that supports a folding table top and a folding utility shelf, and includes legs that can be connected horizontally or vertically to the legs of one or more similar modular folding tables, to provide d... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8091488 | Flip top mechanism for table with nesting capabilities A table top with a flip mechanism has a frame of two spaced apart legs, each leg having two pivoting wheels, a spine connecting each leg, and a table top hingedly connecting to the spine for rotation off the center of the table. The spine and table top extend upon t... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8069795 | Grip latch and hinge mechanism for a flip table A flip-type nesting table includes a frame, a tabletop that pivots between an operative position and a storage position and a hinge and latch assembly that controls the movement of the tabletop between the operative position and the storage position. The hinge and l... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8051785 | Collapsible table A collapsible table includes a table board, at least one folding mechanism, and plural table legs. The folding mechanism further includes a central body, at least one rotation lock assembly, and a pair of fastening assemblies mounted on the table legs. The central b... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8051784 | Folding device for a tabletop A folding device for a tabletop includes a pivot, a first bracket, and a latch mechanism. The pivot is fixed with a pedestal and a base is mounted on the pivot. An opening is defined in the base and extends therethrough longitudinally. The first bracket connects to ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7987800 | Folding table with transport mechanism A folding table includes two tabletop halves pivotally joined together at an axle, with one or more legs connected to each half. A transport member, such as a wheel is mounted on the axle. To transform the table from an “in-use” condition to a “transport” co... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7975626 | Computer table that is folded easily and quickly A computer table includes a rear frame, two side frames pivotally mounted on two opposite ends of the rear frame respectively, a support board detachably mounted on the rear frame and the two side frames to support a computer, a drawer board detachably mounted betwe... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7975625 | Folding table A table may include a table top and at least one leg assembly. The table top may include a first table top section and a second table top section. The table top sections may be movable between a first position in which the table top sections are generally aligned an... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7950337 | Foldable frame structure for foldable table or bed A foldable frame structure of the foldable table or bed comprises main frames, secondary frames, L-shaped folding hinges and connecting members. An adjacent side of each main frame and the secondary frame is formed a foldable joint which is connected by the connecti... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7905184 | Foldable stool or table A foldable stool or table having hinges comprises a plurality of support members. In one embodiment, a foldable device comprises three legs. In another embodiment, the foldable stool or table comprises two foldable support members and two non-foldable support member... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7845290 | Nesting and folding table Folding table having fixed support structure, a table-top articulated to the fixed support structure and movable between a lowered position and a raised position, and a first and a second pair of legs borne by the fixed support structure and movable between a usage ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7836833 | Locking device and furniture A lock device for preventing rotation of a rotating portion of a piece of furniture includes a positioning device, an engaged portion, an engaging portion, a biasing element, and an operation lever. The engaging portion is rotatable around an axis parallel to a rota... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7775164 | Combination table A combination table (1) arranged for use as a baby changing table or a desk or a partition, including either two vertical side members (2) and one horizontal table top (5) and at least one horizontal shelf (7); or two vertical side member... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7770527 | Blueprint display table A display table movable between a standing position and a folded position is disclosed, comprising a back, a table top pivotable with respect to the back, a middle leg pivotable with respect to the back, and a brace pivotable with respect to the back and slidably re... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7765938 | Nesting and folding table Nesting and folding table, comprising a supporting structure including two pairs of legs, a top articulated to the supporting structure about a horizontal axis and mobile between a position of use and a position of storage, and a pair of supporting devices each incl... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7717045 | Folding table A folding table is disclosed. The folding table includes two top panels hingedly connected together to form a table top having a top surface and a bottom surface. The table top has a folding action about the hinged connection of the two top panels. Four leg panels d... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7712422 | Folding table A folding table includes a frame with a folding top mounted to the frame. A linkage mounts to the frame and to the top and facilitates movement of the top between a horizontal use position and a folded position wherein the top is substantially vertical. The linkage ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7703400 | Table with a swivelable table top Table with a top which can pivot around a lockable pivot axis characterized in that each of two centrally located table legs is connected at the top end by a mounting assembly to a frame part, which carries the table top. A force-transmitting device is provided in a... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7690316 | Height-adjustable folding work platform A height adjustable folding work platform includes two footplates, a footplate folding portion that foldably connects the footplates, two legs, and two leg folding portions, each of which connect the leg to the outer end of the footplate. Each of the legs includes t... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7677184 | Flip top table A flip top table assembly including a table top member having an undersurface, a leg member having a top end, a hinge linking the top member to the top end of the leg member for pivotal movement between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertica... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7665404 | Foldable floral table A foldable floral table has a foldable stand and a tabletop. The foldable stand has two leg assemblies and two articulated brackets. The leg assemblies connect pivotally to each other and each leg assembly has two legs and at least one crossbar. Each leg has a top s... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7634968 | Pivotable board provided with legs A pivotable board with at least one leg is provided. The leg is connected to the board with a pivotable fitting. The pivotable fitting has a pivoting axis which is disposed in a slanted position with respect to the board and on which the leg or the board are pivotal... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7614351 | Folding table A folding table includes a base structure (12) and a resting surface (14) mounted upon the base structure (14). The resting surface oscillates between a substantially vertical inoperative position, and a substantially horizontal operative positi... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7574964 | Folding table with transport mechanism A folding table includes two tabletop halves pivotally joined together at an axle, with one or more legs connected to each half. A transport member, such as a wheel is mounted on the axle. To transform the table from an “in-use” condition to a “transport” co... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7520228 | Modular folding tables Folding modular tables include a square table top and hinged vertical supports with hinged horizontal feet. Four coupling members are arranged under the table top, three of one gender and one of the other gender. Two preferred embodiments are provided: one has three... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7503267 | Foldable support system A foldable support system includes a sheet metal flange depending from a table and a sheet metal leg. A pivot pin extends through a slot in the flange and an aperture in the leg so that the leg may rotate and slide relative to the flange. The flange includes a bent ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7503266 | Modular folding table The modular folding table includes a collapsible truss framework that supports a folding table top and a folding utility shelf, and includes legs that can be connected horizontally or vertically to the legs of one or more similar modular folding tables, to provide d... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7469645 | Modular folding tables Folding modular tables include a square table top and hinged vertical supports with hinged horizontal feet. Four coupling members are arranged under the table top, three of one gender and one of the other gender. Two preferred embodiments are provided: one has three... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7430968 | Folding work platform A folding work platform apparatus is used on a support surface and includes a work platform table and at least three legs. The work platform table has a top surface and a bottom surface disposed opposite the top surface and a side wall disposed between the top and b... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7418907 | Multi-shelf collapsible table A folding table comprises an upper panel, a lower panel, and a plurality of legs swingably articulated to the upper panel. The table is collapsible between an open position, in which the panels are separated, and a closed position, in which the panels are adjacent. ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7415933 | Collapsible worktable The invention relates to a worktable including a work-plate mountable on a support structure, the support structure comprising at least two frames, each frame being either an integral frame or comprising two or more frame members, articulated to one another along a ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7415932 | Portable article support structure A foldable support structure serving as a work surface having apertures that may differ diametrically for support of containerized articles, such as beverages. The foldable support structure has three hinged planar sections with the center section having the aforeme... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7364129 | Collapsible stand A portable, collapsible stand includes first, second and third substantially rectangularly shaped and rigid panels hinged together so as to be movable between a closed position and an open position. Flexible straps extend between the panels to prevent them from full... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7350549 | 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 ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350469 | Folding leg latch assembly A latch assembly is disclosed comprising a handle pivotable from a first position to a second position, a slider movable in response to movement of the handle between the first position and the second position, and a pivot pivotable between an upright position and a... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341006 | Folding table assembly A folding table assembly having an open configuration and a closed configuration. Spring loaded hinges provide the folding table assembly with an automated approach to unfolding the table assembly. Casters provide the table assembly with structure making the assembl... | 03/11/2008 |
