Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7836834 | Worktable comprising a multidirectional coupling The worktable comprises a work platform and a multidirectional coupling for operatively attaching the work platform to an external structure. The multidirectional coupling comprises a first linear assembly comprising a first translation member and a second translati... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7338023 | Keyboard carrier A keyboard carrier for adjusting elevation and inclination of a keyboard position thereon includes a locating mechanism, which includes an outer sleeve, a braking block axially movably disposed in the outer sleeve, a screw rod having an end pivotally connected to th... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331551 | Multiple electronic device reorienting support An apparatus for a plurality of electronic devices is adapted for positioning the electronic devices in a plurality of orientations. A swivel arm is pivotably coupled to a support arm for rotation through a plurality of orientations. The electronic devices are coupl... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7320446 | Interior layout of an aircraft cabin This layout shows a set or assembly of aircraft seats to outfit an aircraft cabin, comprising at least two columns of neighboring seats. The seats are arranged one behind the other in each of the columns of seats. Moreover, each seat can be converted into a sleeper ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7273212 | Article support apparatus, system, and method An article support apparatus facilitates article interaction such as game play upon an oblong game table. The article or game support apparatus comprises a support plate, an anchor plate, and an article-positioning assembly extending therebetween. The article-positi... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7252268 | Interior configuration for an aircraft cabin An interior layout of an aircraft cabin including a set of aircraft seats arranged in the aircraft cabin. Each set includes two rows of seats arranged transversely in relation to the longitudinal axis of the cabin in which they are located and a single longitudinal ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7240580 | Single degree of freedom axis positioner A single degree of freedom positioner resistant to axial and rotational motion on two axes, and to rotation around a third axis, but permitting axial movement along the third axis. The axes are orthogonally related. The positioner is characterized by support of a st... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7188806 | Aircraft passenger accommodation unit with deployable bed A passenger accommodation unit with deployable bed, including a passenger seat and a passenger bed positioned relative to the seat and adapted for movement between a stowed position wherein the bed is upright and adjacent to the seat, and a deployed position wherein... | 03/13/2007 |
| 6615744 | Overbed table An overbed table includes a table portion and a telescoping support column. The column includes an outer column portion and an inner column portion. The inner and outer column portions have surfaces adjacent each other. A bearing cage is oriented between ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6488248 | Keyboard mechanism tracking system A keyboard support mechanism is disclosed as including an improved arrangement for supporting a trolley of such mechanism for movement relative to a guide track by which the mechanism is mounted on a work station. The trolley is fitted with two pairs of r... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6452143 | Device for linearly moving tray in microwave oven A driving mechanism for linearly and reciprocatingly moving items in a heating chamber of a microwave oven is provided. The driving mechanism includes a rectangular tray for loading thereon an item to be heated within a heating chamber and a driving motor... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6196138 | Movable table unit A movable table unit capable of carrying out an operation for rotating a movable table at a position other than an original point and an operation for moving it in parallel after rotating at a predetermined angle by a simple control, capable of moving the... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6126134 | Collapsible sheet support apparatus The collapsible sheet support apparatus comprises a horizontal center beam to which a plurality of arms, which are pivotable relative to the center beam, are engaged. At least one pair of bottom arms creates legs for supporting the center beam. At least a... | 10/03/2000 |
| 5839373 | Adjustable keyboard rack mounting structure An adjustable keyboard rack mounting structure which includes a sliding track unit having two parallel fixed rails coupled to two transverse track mount fixed to the bottom side of the desk top of a computer deck and a sliding plate moved back and force b... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5836080 | Positioning table A positioning table includes a table member having a load plane, a supporting device for movably supporting the table member within a plane parallel to the load plane and, first, second, and third slide blocks located around the table member in a freely m... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5730408 | Independently adjustable mouse pad and keyboard support apparatus A mouse pad support is mounted on a keyboard support that has a keyboard support arm attachable to a fixed structure such as the underside of a desk top, and a tiltable keyboard support platform thereon. A mouse pad support arm is coupled to the keyboard ... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5697666 | Three-way movable table for a recreational vehicle A movable table assembly for use in a recreational vehicle or the like and comprising a table blade and a mounting assembly therefor enabling said table blade to be extended and retracted and to be pivoted and rotated about vertical and horizontal axes as... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5696574 | Ophthalmic instrument support and lighting system The present invention provides a uniquely position adjustable ophthalmic instrument support table for use in conjunction with an examining chair and a lighting system which allows the user to program the desired room lighting independently for each of sev... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5685719 | Computer assisted communication system for rehabilitating individuals suffering from speech impairment and minimal mobility in their upper extremities A system for rehabilitating a speech impaired individual confined to a wheelchair is disclosed. The system utilizes an arm movement actuator attachment which is secured to the arm rest structure of the wheelchair through a rotatable arm support platform m... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5681116 | Sliding track assembly A sliding track assembly including a track frame secured to a fixed member and defining two substantially C-shaped sliding grooves longitudinally disposed at two opposite sides and being each other, and a sliding frame fixedly secured to a movable member ... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5622118 | Convertible support apparatus A convertible support apparatus, such as a table, which has an expandable upper support surface. The convertible support apparatus is comprised of overlying and underlying support members which are connected by a pivot pin. The overlying and underlying su... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5595128 | Table assembly The table assembly comprises a first longitudinally grooved and elongated supporting member disposed substantially vertically. A mounting device removably connects the first supporting member to a fixed structure. A second longitudinally grooved and elong... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5556022 | Polar bond head A polar motion bond head for bonding semiconductor devices includes voice coil motors for providing positioning motion to the bond head, and a vision system that has an optical path that allows the camera to see all polar positions with the image staying ... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5460105 | Sliding turntable A turntable having a bottom frame with a channel network formed on the bottom frame and a table top having a pair of guide roller attached thereon adjacent a side edge of the top. The rollers slideably engage the channels permitting the top to rotate one ... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5425313 | Convertible table A convertible table for forming an expanded table surface area. The convertible table is comprised of overlying and underlying table members which are connected by a pivot pin. The underlying table member is capable of sliding along a member connected to ... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5359741 | Rotatable and removable bed tray A rotatable and removable bed tray for institutional or private home use. The bed tray is easily adjustable by the bedridden patient or by others. Further, there is provided bed rail adaptor for adopting beds without bed rails to use the bed tray.... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5337682 | TV snack table A snack table includes a lower top, a set of legs connected to the lower top for supporting the lower top above a horizontal support surface, and an upper top disposed above the lower top for providing a table top surface. A mounting component connected t... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5230289 | Keyboard support assembly An articulated, manually adjustable keyboard support apparatus including an elongated, transverse support member, first and second arms pivoted to the support member and a keyboard platform or tray subassembly joined to lower ends of the arms. The transve... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5180975 | Positioning device and IC conveyor utilizing the same A first cam is fixedly provided on a base plate and a position-adjustable second cam is disposed apart from the first cam. A block movable by a driver is disposed between the first and second cams. While abutting against the first cam, the movable block i... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5031547 | Mechanism for moving a table lengthwise and crosswise and for turning the table A mechanism for moving a table structure having a table as a part thereof in the lengthwise and crosswise direction and turning movement of the table, the mechanism having a support base, support bearing structure on the support base for supporting the ta... | 07/16/1991 |
| 4870954 | Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus having pivotable and slidable operational table A ultrasonically diagnostic apparatus including a ultrasonically diagnostic body for obtaining ultrasonic information, in which an operational table arranged in front of the body is rotatably supported by a pivotally supporting device which is slidably su... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4852940 | Stowable table system A support system for a stowable table is described in which the need for separate hinge mechanisms to accommodate pivotal movement of the table in the principle planes of its movement is obviated by means of a single, spherical hinge arrangement permittin... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4845824 | Clip-clinching device for a coil-spring unit of a mattress A clip-clinching device for a coil-spring unit includes an arch having a pair of laterally spaced upstanding poles and a horizontal bar connecting upper end portions of the poles. First and second carriers are positioned on the horizontal bar and are mova... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4802706 | Rotary seat for vehicle A rotary seat for a vehicle has a seat cushion member rotably supported on a support shaft vertically mounted on the vehicle floor. Driving apparatus is connected to the seat cushion member for automatically rotating the seat cushion member between a dire... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4738495 | Rotary half-moon shelf assembly with rotation restriction device A half-moon rotary shelf assembly having shelves mounted on a vertical post that is connected to cabinet frame by securing it to a bottom mounting assembly which is itself secured to the floor of the cabinet. The half-moon shelf assembly is adaptable for ... | 04/19/1988 |
| 4733618 | Apparatus for supporting equipment on an elevated surface An apparatus for movably supporting equipment on a surface which is elevated from the ground level. The apparatus includes a support member adapted for supporting equipment. The support member is movably supported by the surface so that equipment supporte... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4717112 | Computer workstation A workstation for computer-aided design comprises an L-shaped main support frame having a monitor support panel which is both tiltable and slidable fore and aft. Connected between the horizontal elements of the L-shaped support frame is a secondary suppor... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4713961 | Transfer press Workpieces are stored in idling stages of transfer presses. The support elements (14) which are to be interchanged with the work tool change are to be rotated for bridging a larger idling stage area when brought into the idling stage in the transport dire... | 12/22/1987 |
| 4643547 | Ophthalmic instrument support An ophthalmic instrument support having a flat floor-supported base and a cabinet extends upward from one end of the base, a post projects upward from the cabinet and the upper end of the post pivotally engages one end of a horizontal frame upon which a t... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4582372 | Bi-axial shelf with retractable guidance and support system A full length, partially rimmed, interior shelf of a corner base cabinet is so shaped and controlled that it makes a 90° turn as it is drawn out through the cabinet door on a retractable guidance and support system to an extended position where it can be... | 04/15/1986 |
