Class 108/22 - Along circuitous path

Subclass of Class 108 - Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Definition: Device in which the movement of the surface is along a fixed
No. of patents: 31
Last issue date: 10/30/2007

Number	Title	Issue Date
7287870	Illuminated cake stand display An illuminated display system or assembly. In particular, the illuminated system is designed to display various food items such as wedding cakes, hors d'oeuvres, buffets, pies, and the like. The assembly includes a plurality of plates and sheets adapted to be engage...	10/30/2007
7100515	Device for positioning a tool within a predetermined working area In a device for positioning a tool in a working area wherein two spaced parallel horizontal guide tracks are provided and a guide slide is movably supported by each guide track, a coupler link is supported on each guide slide so as to be pivotable about a vertical p...	09/05/2006
6868754	Apparatus for rotating objects around a base of a tree and a method for making the apparatus An apparatus for rotating objects around a tree. The apparatus includes a rigid material that has a top surface and a bottom surface with a first aperture, configured to receive the base of the tree. The aperture is disposed substantially in the center of the rigid ...	03/22/2005
6722289	Table system with angular position controls A table system with angular position control in which a table is moved accurately over a tiny angle in circular direction to any desired position. The table is supported on a bed for rotation through a crossed-roller bearing. Position control apparatus turns the tab...	04/20/2004
6557669	Automatic dish serving system The automatic dish serving system includes: a supply center for supplying articles such as food and drink; a customer's seat to which the articles are served; a carrier wagon traveling along a route between the supply center and the customer's seat for ca...	05/06/2003
6279490	Epicyclic stage A movable stage assembly suitable for use in a vacuum has three circular stages rotating independently of one another. The stage assembly includes a base and a large rotatable circular table mounted on the base. This large table has a second smaller circu...	08/28/2001
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
6182582	Tilt table Two wedge-shaped platforms, each rotatable about a different axis, are rotationally mounted together so that a pointing device mounted on one of the platforms can be made to point in a desired direction by predetermined rotational positioning of the two p...	02/06/2001
6123223	Automated vending system for floral arrangements A vending machine featuring rotating stacked carousels for the display and sale of floral and plant arrangements is disclosed. The vending machine is capable of carrying out both cash and credit card transactions and includes a certified credit card termi...	09/26/2000
5878671	Novelty cake stand device A novelty cake stand device 10 including a base member 20 and a cake support member 30 defining a peripheral opening 50 around the device 10 wherein the opening 50 is dimensioned to receive a portion of an elongated support arm 41 having one end attached ...	03/09/1999
5815987	Turntable with acoustic door and wall panel A rotary turntable for use in a building, such as in a residential or office environment, includes at least one door and at least one wall panel for cooperating with adjacent stationary building structures such as walls and a ceiling to define a variable ...	10/06/1998
5809874	Rotary bookrack A rotary book rack arrangement has a stand and a stable plate fixed to and extending upwardly from the stand. The stable plate has a circular groove on one side. A rotating plate is mounted for rotation to the stable plate. Multiple book racks are connect...	09/22/1998
5784932	Rotary indexing table A rotary indexing table has a table defining a flat table surface. A dial having an upper surface and a lower surface is positioned over and generally parallel to the table surface. The dial further defines a circular inner edge and an outer edge. First b...	07/28/1998
5706843	Substrate rotating device A substrate rotating device includes a turn table placed horizontally, a substrate supporting member provided on the turn table, for supporting a substrate with respect to a vertical direction and for regulating the position of the outside periphery of th...	01/13/1998
5685232	Positioning stage device exposure apparatus and device manufacturing method utilizing the same A positioning stage device capable of regulating in a wide range the rotational angle of a Z-stage supporting a suction chuck. The suction chuck is constructed integrally with the Z-stage, which is supported by a bearing so as to be movable along the Z-ax...	11/11/1997
5669316	Turntable for rotating a wafer carrier A turntable for rotating a wafer carrier in order to enable the attachment of a handle to the wafer carrier. The turntable includes a platform rotatably mounted to a baseplate. In addition, the turntable includes stops which are positioned to enable 180°...	09/23/1997
5626079	Oscillating turntable for displaying vehicles An oscillating, modular turntable for displaying objects includes a base formed from a ring-like lower track having a generally circular upwardly facing lower track surface formed thereon, a hub assembly and a plurality of spokes extending between the low...	05/06/1997
5595124	Restraining mechanism A restraining mechanism of an adjustable work table is disclosed for releasably restraining movement of a movable member of the table relative to a stationary member of the table. The restraining mechanism includes a clamping portion connected to one of t...	01/21/1997
5582112	Turntable structure There is provided an improved turntable structure wherein a turning plate may be motor-driven or manually driven at the option of a user. The turntable includes a turning plate supported on a base plate via a rotation ring assembly. On the bottom surface ...	12/10/1996
5479867	Rotary table A rotary table for supporting items within an enclosure includes a base having a planar top surface, a central through hole, and a radially extending circumferential flange, and a bearing retainer having a central through hole and an array of barrel-shape...	01/02/1996
5400550	Modular turntable construction An improved turntable is provided for use in a building, such as in a residential or office environment, wherein the turntable is constructed from modular components for facilitated installation within a relatively low profile space. The turntable compris...	03/28/1995
5117761	Part mounting apparatus A base plate positioning mechanism in an electronic part mounting apparatus wherein a part supplying position and a mounting position are fixed, characterized in that a friction driving mechanism is used in a rotative driving unit for setting the rotated ...	06/02/1992
4924781	Patient support system for radiotherapy A patient support system for irradiation therapy or treatment simulation comprises a main arm 1 on a sub-floor mounted pivot 10 about a first vertical axis 17, which supports a further arm 49 rotatable about a second vertical axis 16. At the other end of ...	05/15/1990
4885998	Patient support system for radiotherapy A patient support system for irradiation therapy or treatment simulation comprises a main arm 1 on a sub-floor mounted pivot 10 about a first vertical axis 17, which supports a further arm 49 rotatable about a second vertical axis 16. At the other end of ...	12/12/1989
4650264	Control system for vertical storage equipment A control system for vertical storage equipment requires only two sensing devices, in combination with a microprocessor controller, for positioning a selected article carrier at a specified work station. One sensor senses a reference mark having a direct ...	03/17/1987
4609232	Floppy disk storage-ejection system Improved apparatus for storing and dispensing floppy disks and other panel-shaped objects. The apparatus includes a rotatable storage carousel for floppy disks and a mechanism for selectively dispensing disks from the carousel, and includes a motor movabl...	09/02/1986
4572017	Variable speed drive for filling cubicle container A system for substantially filling a cubicle container including its corners with frangible material discharged from a fixed offcenter hopper outlet including means for rotating the container under the outlet at a variable rate, relatively slower during c...	02/25/1986
4237796	Revolving examination table apparatus This invention is a revolving examination table apparatus to be used by, for example, optometrists during eye examination to place a desired instrument between the patient and the doctor. More particularly, the table apparatus includes (1) a main, circula...	12/09/1980
4132455	Circular transfer table A circular transfer table comprising a ring-shaped member having a central circular opening which is driven in rotation by a roller chain secured to the table and mounted in a circular slideway in a work table below the transfer table to leave the center ...	01/02/1979
4108518	Banquet food serving apparatus Apparatus for preparing individual servings of food for a banquet type meal is disclosed which includes a carousel means for presenting empty plates for use in a plurality of vertical stacks and means for positioning cooked food in bulk adjacent such caro...	08/22/1978
3953091	Mechanized service bar A mechanized service bar and serving system consisting of a service counter adapted to accommodate a plurality of patrons at spaced serving stations therealong, and a carriage mounted for guided movement along a path adjacent to the service counter having...	04/27/1976

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