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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104410 | Reconfigurable desk with invertible working surface A desk having a reversible work platform. In one embodiment, the reversible work platform is attached to a frame assembly with a plurality of bushings and associated bolts, and can be reconfigured from a left-handed configuration to a right-handed configuration by r... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7377515 | Apparatus for converting a table into a card table An apparatus that is used to convert a surface of a table into a card table, that can later be removed, stowed and easily transported. In its preferred embodiment, the device would be comprised of four major components: a thin flat piece of padding; a piece of cloth... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7341307 | Coffee lounge An article of furniture comprising a frame including a first portion disposed in a horizontal direction and having an opening centrally disposed therein and a second portion attached to an underside of the first portion and disposed in a vertical direction. A predet... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7322656 | Leg support structure of computer desk capable of synchronous sliding movement The present invention provides a leg support structure of a computer desk capable of synchronous sliding movement, comprising a stand, a leg pad, two L-shaped prop stands and two sliding collars. The stand is formed into an inverse U-shape, and the leg pad is formed... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7231740 | Modular stage prop A modular stage prop system having a first stage prop and a second stage prop. The first stage prop has a first stepping surface and a plurality of first side surfaces extending from the first stepping surface. The first stepping surface and the plurality of first s... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7156745 | Combination pool table/ping pong table A combination pool table/ping pong table having height adjustment means for raising and lowering simultaneously the four corners of the game table. This allows the game of pool to be played at a proper regulation height and also allows the ping pong table to be used... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7140304 | Flexible tool and parts tray A tool tray apparatus including flexible pad and a plurality of spaced apart, rigid rods connected to the pad. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7108144 | Portable work stations Portable work stations which permit a one-step, touch-free finishing of all surfaces of doors, shutters, window sashes, cabinet doors, garage doors, spindles, and other workpieces. There are also provided trim measuring and cutting, and hinge mortising and prep rack... | 09/19/2006 |
| 6840180 | Portable adjustable table A lightweight, portable table that is easily transportable. The inventive table includes two interchangeable table tops, one of which includes a compartment that can hold and transport the remainder of the table when disassembled. The top which houses the remainder ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6823804 | Interchangeable table top An interchangeable table top arrangement has a frame and backer board that can fit over a pre-existing table top or can be attached to a pedestal and used as a main table top. The frame and backer board define a recess, and an interchangeable insert fits into this r... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6814404 | Passenger seat headrest platform A passenger headrest is platform deployable and stowable from a passenger seat. The platform operates as a rear headrest and is pivoted to a forward position to serve as a forward leaning face-headrest. The headrest includes a headrest platform that is attached to a... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6729685 | Foldable wall supported seat A foldable wall supported seat that is rested against a wall at one end and may be used as a seat or to support decorative items. The supported seat has a pair of leg assemblies, a pair of U brackets, a seat surface, and a wall bumper. The leg assemblies are pivotal... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6679189 | Convertible shelving unit A convertible shelving unit with adjustable shelves includes an adaptable shelving system which allows a user to arrange the shelving into horizontal and cradling positions.... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6629504 | Convertable table with reversible leaves The present disclosure provides an improved convertible table construction that includes a central table base section having a central tabletop section with at least two adjacent edges to which at least one adjustable table leaf is attached. The adjustabl... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6516731 | Classroom desk A classroom desk, the desk having an article pad coupled to upper sides of props and supports, an upper plate attached to an upper side of the artical pad and a fixing unit for fixing the article pad and the upper plate to the props, wherein the fixing un... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6164211 | Convertible table A convertible article of furniture with a movable top and a fixed base. The top has folding panels or leaves and the entire top is movable from a horizontal position, in which the furniture article serves as a table, to a vertical position, in which the f... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6155641 | Variable height chair adaptable for growing children A variable height chair provides variable seat height measurements from the floor to the planar surface of the seat. The seat planar surfaces consist of seat panels forming a polygonal core and are supported at each end by two end frame panels. The centra... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6113182 | Footrest-table convertible article of furniture A footrest-table convertible article of furniture includes a pair of vertical supports, at least one brace rigidly interconnecting the vertical supports, a rotatable element disposed between the vertical supports, and a pivot connection supporting the rot... | 09/05/2000 |
| 5957059 | Computer desk A computer desk is provided to house a computer system comprising a computer, a monitor, and a keyboard. The computer desk includes a first leg, a second leg, and a desk top extending between the first and second legs. A monitor shelf is positioned below ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5727476 | Convertible ottoman-table A multipurpose ottoman is described, consisting of a base unit having two supporting walls which rest on an underlying surface, and a top unit including a tabletop configured to receive a cushion or other items such as tableware, games or the like. The ta... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5718178 | Storage table and planter combination A combination storage table and planter has a tubular body extending upwardly from a base. Received within the tubular body is an open ended spool. A reversible top is adapted to be received upon the tubular member such that in one orientation a table hav... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5570641 | Pivoting table with power tool A table (16) is pivotable about an axis (41) with respect to a frame (14) between two working dispositions. A power tool working assembly (20) may be mounted on the table. A working head (eg blade 32) of the assembly (20) is positionable through an apertu... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5564343 | Paint colorant dispensing station shelf An adjustable shelf for a paint colorant dispensing station comprises at least two platforms rotatably mounted on a pair of brackets. A pair of stops restrain the rotation of the shelf between two positions. One of the platforms is substantially horizonta... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5431206 | Portable workstation In a preferred embodiment, a portable workstation, including: a support structure; a horizontal, generally planar, working surface disposed upon and supported by the support structure; a plurality of tools mounted on the working surface, each of the plura... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5421231 | Portable saw table A portable saw table comprising a saw track pivotally supported on a saw table. A protractor is mounted on the saw track and an indicator-indexer plate is mounted on the saw table. A hand operated locking mechanism is provided. The saw table includes late... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5360264 | Versatile children's play table with toy storage A versatile child's play table includes a removable and reversible table top with a smooth playing surface on one side and a modular building block interconnection system on the other side. The reversible table top can be removed to reveal a recessed play... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5160288 | Convertible toy table A toy table including a table top, a central portion of the table top being separately mounted from the remainder of the table top, apparatus for mounting the central portion of the table top to rotate and provide a first surface to the top and a second s... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5092615 | Collapsible beach table dolly and sled A combined collapsible beach table, dolly and sled structure having a flat smooth table-top surface slidable over a sandy beach when the table is inverted and having recessed wheels with rolling surfaces projecting only slightly from the sliding surface t... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5082038 | Door fabrication station A door fabrication station for sawing, planing, routering and mounting hardware on a door includes an upper door support frame for supporting a door in a generally horizontal position, a leg assembly extending below the door support frame to a surface on ... | 01/21/1992 |
| 4872410 | Foldable playtray A foldable playtray is provided having a table supported by a pair of legs hinged to the table in such a way that both surfaces of the table may be used. One surface of the table is provided with a Lego-type play surface so a child playing with Lego-type ... | 10/10/1989 |
| 4863217 | Hairdresser's station A hairdresser's station capable of being mounted on a floor is disclosed. The station includes a customer's chair assembly that includes a customer's seat, a first base, and a first shaft for adjustably fixing the customer's seat to the first base. A trav... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4843977 | Shelf having selectable orientations A shelf adapted to be easily mounted to or removed from a vertical surface by a bracket has a generally L-shaped cross section defining a horizontal base portion and a vertical leg portion. A first mounting element is disposed on the leg portion adjacent ... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4819568 | Multi-way portable writing desk A multi-way portable writing desk is formed of a unitary structure of generally U-shaped configuration consisting of a flat rectangular base panel for placement horizontally between the legs of the user and partially underlying the same or, horizontally b... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4738345 | Roller arrangement for producing a roller table for transportation of, in particular, plate-shaped workpieces The invention relates to an improved roller table arrangement for the transportation, in a horizontal plane, of typically plate-shaped workpieces. The present invention provides a roller table of the form of rollers located on carrier rails, in which roll... | 04/19/1988 |
| 4722530 | Gaming table A table having a cabinet with a rectangular opening in the upper surface. A three sided, rotatable frame is mounted on a shaft within the cabinet, so that a selected one of the sides is parallel to the upper surface of the cabinet. A rectangular table sur... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4645163 | Clip board desk and stand A clip board with a clip which is convertable into a stand or rest for supporting the board at an inclined angle when laid on a table as a portable desk. A separate stand is provided for supporting the clip board for use as a copy board.... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4556213 | Reversible playing or performance area A reversible playing and/or performing area having at least one reversible tray which has separately utilizable opposing plane surfaces. The tray has a bottom and shallow sides. The outer surface of the bottom of the tray provides a first playing surface.... | 12/03/1985 |
| 4515279 | Display shelf construction A removable display shelf is provided for being selectively mounted in either of two modes on at least a pair of spaced upright supports, the latter being positioned forwardly of an upright supporting member. The shelf includes a panel section having at l... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4480343 | Combination drain and cutting board The board consists of a planar member having first and second surfaces. The first surface, upon which a dish rack may be placed, is supported by legs at an incline and is provided with upwardly extending protrusions designed to engage the dish rack to pre... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4472843 | Bathtub accessory holder A bathtub accessory holder is provided and consists of a platform having a support member with a fog proof mirror on one side and a pair of pivotally connected arms so that the support member can be positioned on the platform in such manner to create a wr... | 09/25/1984 |
