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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7654208 | Multi-positionable work surface An adjustable work surface comprises first and second decks that are pivotally connected by pivot arms. The pivot arms are located and configured so that the second deck can pivot relative to the first deck between a storage position and an extended position where t... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7409914 | Aligning components of a measuring system A measuring system for calibrating a machine in which a base (10) is attachable to a surface of the machine and a housing (20) is mountable on the base, wherein at least one surface of the base and at least one surface of the housing are each provided ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7316326 | Tray apparatus for refrigerator A tray apparatus for a refrigerator is provided which optimizes the use of storage space in the refrigerator. A position of the tray within a storage space of the refrigerator is varied through the use of elastic means which moves the tray toward an upper surface of... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7264551 | Four dimensional billiards A Playing surface (12) that introduces “movement” or “motion” as a fourth dimension to the traditional game of billiards by altering the natural inertia of the billiard balls is disclosed. In one embodiment of the playing surface (12), “motio... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261214 | Store lead-in fixture for a product dump table For visually displaying product on the side wall of a product dump table, a store lead-in fixture includes a support structure, a mounting structure, and a presentation structure. The support structure is to be placed in confronting relation to the side wall of the ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7207278 | Electrically-driven computer monitor lift and storage assembly An assembly for selectively lifting a computer monitor, and particularly a flat screen computer monitor, from a storage position below the top of a desk or table, to a use position above the top in which the monitor is visible to the user. The assembly includes a st... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7124694 | Umbrella table with inlaid turntable An umbrella table with an inlaid turntable is disclosed. The table includes a tabletop having a substantially planar top surface with a circular aperture therein. A disc is rotatably mounted in the circular aperture. The disc has a substantially planar upper surface... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7106014 | Lectern A lectern incorporating a support member having a recess that can receive a control panel or laptop or notebook computer, for use with the by a speaker or other presenter. The support member defines an interior, and includes a keyboard tray slidably received within ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100517 | Ergonomic computer work station An ergonomic work station for computer components or for other purposes that is especially adapted for use by an individual having decreased mobility due to back pain or other conditions. The work station includes a base that extends beneath a chair or bed. A suppor... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097053 | Material and article holding rack A material and article holding rack includes two levels wherein the top tier thereof can be moved to accommodate an object. An extension platform is included so articles are easily moved onto the top tier. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093810 | Table-mounted bowling scoring unit A generally L-shaped mounting arm has one end for coupling to a bowling scoring unit and an opposite end for extending under a table top and including a mounting flange for securing the opposite end of the arm to the undersurface of the table. In one embodiment, an ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7063296 | Rail mounting apparatus for electronic device A rail mount is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display that is mounted to a support arm. The rail mount includes a wall mount and lower and upper mounts received by the wall mount. The wall mount is adapted for attaching to a surf... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7063220 | Collapsible clothesline A collapsible clothesline apparatus 10 is disclosed which includes a base member 12. The base member 12 is provided with a plurality of wheels 18 coupled thereto for moving the base member 12 from one location to another. Additiona... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7059106 | Adjustable spindle assembly for a grass trimmer An adjustable spindle assembly is described and includes a spindle housing, a grooved spindle shaft rotatably connected to the spindle housing, a pulley connected to one end of the grooved spindle shaft, a mow ball rotatably connected to a second end of the grooved ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7044423 | Compound lift device The present invention is a compound motorized lift device facilitating the uninterrupted and nearly noiseless movement of a low-profile television. The invention is comprised of a base unit, an intermediate unit, and a support unit slidably disposed in a telescoping... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7007907 | Adjustable keyboard stand The present teachings describe an adjustable keyboard stand comprising a keyboard platform, which receives a keyboard instrument, and a mounting assembly which mounts to a piece of furniture, such as a computer table or desk. The mounting assembly includes a mountin... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6955130 | Reading and writing center A teaching center is provided with first and second upstanding frame sections separated by two or more lateral connectors to form a generally “H” shaped frame. The second upstanding frame section is vertically oriented and the first upstanding frame section is i... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6712008 | Portable computer work station assembly A portable computer work station assembly for enabling a user to use one's computer in a comfortable position such as from a lounge chair or a bed. The portable computer work station assembly includes a base assembly including an elongate base member and leg members... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6637609 | Portable storage apparatus A portable storage apparatus that suspends from a stationary object and neatly collapses into a compact form for easy storage and transport, consisting of fabric backing with a tapered top end housing four rigid shelves evenly spaced in front with four su... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6526896 | Multi-positional mouse pad A multi-positional support mechanism for a computer mouse pad comprising a support adapted to be secured to a keyboard support tray to extend upwardly from the keyboard support tray, a bracket mounted to the support for pivoting about a generally horizont... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6527235 | Desk accessory support A desk accessory support for use with a desktop has an upper surface, a lower surface and an edge extending between the upper and lower surfaces. The support includes a first abutment for abutting the upper surface, and a second abutment for abutting the ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6474243 | Adjustable computer table In an adjustable desktop for a personal computer, having a keyboard an a monitor, wherein the desk comprises a telescopic column supporting a top, the telescopic column having a static component and a mobile component, wherein an adjustment of different h... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6419197 | Keyboard support system A keyboard support system attaches to an edge of a work surface. The work surface includes a working surface and an underside. The keyboard support system includes a keyboard platform configured for supporting a keyboard. A U-shaped mounting bracket inclu... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6189459 | Collapsible auxiliary instrument shelf for use in surgical operating rooms An auxiliary shelf that can be attached to existing operating room carts to provide additional sterile space upon which instruments may be placed for access during surgery. The auxiliary shelf is located above the main shelf area of the cart. The auxiliar... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6148741 | Table with adjustable table top portions The table has a table top portion (A) intended for use as a working surface and a table top portion (B) intended for use as an additional supporting surface. The two table top portions (A,B) are adjustable in height conjointly or separately. The vertical ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6135032 | Computer desk having ascendible and descendible desk tops A computer desk comprises two support frames similar in construction to each other, an ascendible and descendible main desk top supported by the support frames, and an ascendible and descendible auxiliary desk top supported by the two support frames. The ... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6131523 | Reconfigurable apparatus for storing and displaying items A post with a series of generally parallel grooves defined therein and at least one shelf received, engaged, and supported by any of the grooves. A support frame has a base, a top, and cross-members disposed within and generally coextensive with the tubul... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6053114 | Adjustable storage rack An adjustable storage rack for books includes a frame having a U-shaped horizontal base, a pair of upwardly extending support members and a brace connecting the upper ends of the support members. A plurality of adjustable shelves have end portions connect... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5954409 | Stressed modular desk system A stressed modular desk system employs a core having an interior raceway and a substantially open top, whereby the raceway is accessible from above. Electronic equipment, such as computer monitors, can be mounted on a plurality of platforms, each platform... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5927213 | Table arrangement with controlled movable elements, in particular for mobility impaired persons Ergonomically, adjustable table with movable elements, in particular, for a mobility impaired person, comprising a frame (10) with a base (12) and at least two vertical members (14) secured thereto, and a stationary plate (16) secured to said vertical mem... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5829501 | Complete workstation A complete workstation (10) comprising a workbench (12) and a worktable (14). A facility (16) is for supporting the worktable (14) upon the workbench (12), so that a person (18) can utilize the workbench (12) and the worktable (14) simultaneously.... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5758849 | Assembly for supporting a computer and related equipment at a selected height An assembly for supporting a computer and related equipment at a selected height including at least one vertically oriented fixed stanchion. At least one support tray is slidably situated on the fixed stanchion along a vertical axis for supporting a monit... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5662056 | Movable carriage board for industrial sewing machine A movable carriage board for use with an industrial sewing machine is disclosed. The carriage board designed to provide the operator of a sewing machine the space for the arrangement of cut parts comprises a stationary rod attached at two ends respectivel... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5617798 | All-purpose adjustable reusable cake support An all-purpose reusable adjustable cake support capable of being easily and thoroughly cleaned. A shaft is inserted into a mated hollow tube to form an adjustable pole. The shaft has perpendicular fins in spaced relation along the length of the shaft. The... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5570795 | Configurable and portable display stand A display stand includes multiple support surfaces which can be configured to lie in a single plane to form a table top or in vertically spaced planes to form a multi-tiered display stand. The display stand includes a center section and one or more extens... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5567026 | Apparatus for displaying products A rotating shelf display comprises a plurality of upstanding side walls defining an enclosure. The enclosure has a front half and a back half, with at least one of the side walls at the front half of the enclosure being transparent so that objects on the ... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5542530 | Suspended adjustable shelving for garment bag Adjustable shelving which may be suspended from a cross-member includes a plurality of shelves suspended at desired levels from at least four vertical suspenders. Each shelf has at least four apertures through which respective vertical suspenders pass. Fo... | 08/06/1996 |
| 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 |
| 5490466 | Adjustable keyboard support A table top is provided with a vertically adjustable keyboard support platform which is suspended on a parallel linkage assembly. The parallel linkage rotates about a pair of rotatable pivot rods carried by the underneath side of the platform. A gas sprin... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5429058 | Heart/lung machine base A heart/lung machine base reduces tubing length by reducing the distance between the arterial pump and the surgical table. This is accomplished by providing a lift which will raise and lower the base in order to follow the movement of the surgical table. ... | 07/04/1995 |
