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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7318631 | Corner cabinet, especially for a kitchen A corner cabinet has a rectangular interior accessible through a door opening. A support column with a vertical swivel axis is arranged in the interior for supporting at least one essentially semi-circular shelf. The shelf is movable from an interior position into a... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7310899 | Ironing board The present invention provides an ironing board assembly which includes an ironing board and a sliding rail assembly for attachment with a partition in a closet system. The sliding rail assembly includes at least one fixed member slidingly and pivotally engaged to a... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7278229 | Ironing board storage device The present invention is an ironing board storage device that removably attaches to a wall and rests on a support surface. The device includes an ironing board moveably mounted within a housing and a lift mechanism operatively engaged with the ironing board that can... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7131155 | Diaper changing bench for public use An apparatus for a diaper changing table 12 that can be selectively deployed by individuals 14 to aid in their toiletry needs. While the device 10 can be installed in any bathroom 16, preferably it is intended to be installed in public ba... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7062871 | Stowable ironing board installation providing increased storage capacity A stowable ironing board installation in a cabinet system provides increased storage capacity within the associated cabinet system by minimizing the volume of dead space. The ironing board installation may include a frame of a shallow height substantially shorter th... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6655646 | Keyboard support apparatus A keyboard support apparatus comprises a storage compartment adapted to be mounted to the undersurface of an overhead cabinet, a low ceiling, and the like. The keyboard support apparatus further comprises at least one extendable support arm pivotally coup... | 12/02/2003 |
| 5499584 | Retractable adjustable shelf apparatus A retractable adjustable shelf apparatus for holding items thereupon comprising a hollow first shelf formed of a top and a bottom wall and a periphery interconnecting the walls; a pair of brace mechanisms with each brace mechanism including a strut having... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5452531 | Cabinet and latchless adjustable ironing board An ironing board apparatus includes a horizontally oriented ironing board mounted on an arm such that the ironing board continuously pivots about a first vertical axis spaced near a distal end of the arm, which, in turn, continuously pivots about a second... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5101523 | Multifunctional convertible furniture with shelf portion A multifunctional, configuration-convertible furniture item is selectively convertible between at least two functional configurations. Such a furniture item includes a generally vertically upright shelving unit, with a movable frame portion and a movable ... | 04/07/1992 |
| 4791873 | Multipurpose adjustable desk-top A multi-purpose retractable desk or table top is provided for use in conjunction with a shelving or wall system. The system includes vertical standards having channels which typically are receptive to shelf brackets. The retractable desk top is attached t... | 12/20/1988 |
| 4781126 | Adjustable desk-top assembly An adjustable desk-top assembly is disclosed having upper, lower, and inner side panels, the upper and lower panels being spaced apart for forming a compartmentalized enclosure. The desk-top has an adjustable work surface capable of assuming a slope and a... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4387650 | Storable table A storable table utilizes a sliding T-shaped block member disposed within an elongated T-shaped passageway located within an elongated supporting member. The supporting member is secured to a supporting structure so as to have its passageway disposed in a... | 06/14/1983 |
| 4313385 | Folding furniture A folding table (10) is pivotally mounted to a vertical support (12) by a pair of longer arms (16) and two pairs of shorter arms (18), so that it can swing from a horizontal position to a vertical position against the support. A ground engaging leg (30) o... | 02/02/1982 |