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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7849966 | Collapsible stand for machine A collapsible stand includes a platform for supporting a machine, two first legs each having a top end pivotally connected to the platform, two second legs each of which is pivotally connected to each first leg and has a top part slidably inserted through a sleeve o... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7740108 | Expandable sawhorse-type support for work pieces including sheet material An apparatus and method, for supporting a work piece, utilize an expandable articulated support frame having a plurality of telescopic columns arranged in rows and interconnected by a plurality of connecting rods pivotably connected to each other and the telescopic ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7320383 | Heavy duty fold out saw horse A saw horse includes leg support members that have top and bottom portions, and planar front and rear surfaces. The top portions have a notch formed therein. Coextensive support arms are pivotally connected to the leg support members. Each support arm has a top and ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7314207 | Utility pole support stand A stand for supporting one end of an elongate structural member, such as a utility pole, a distance off of the ground includes first and second pairs of legs and a cradle configured to engage a circumference of the elongate structural member. The first and second pa... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7310917 | Hinged frame spreader A hinged spreader board of a pre-set length with shaped ends is pivoted open inside a frame to mate with the inside faces of the sides of a frame and maintain the sides apart by the length of the board while attaching the frame to a wall. Additional hinged sections ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311178 | Work piece support hinge assembly A work piece support assembly can be assembled in either an operating configuration or in a flattened coplanar configuration for storage. The support assembly includes a pair of leg assemblies, one each for the proximal and distal end portions of an elongated rail s... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7264215 | Apparatus for supplemental support of items used in manual tasks The inventive technology relates to methods and apparatus for providing supplemental support for items used in manual tasks and may include one or more of the following features: a supplemental support apparatus, a supplemental support method, techniques for providi... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7240705 | Table for portable miter saws A table for portable miter saws or the like comprising a hinged flat rectangular surface portions from which depends a centrally located, longitudinal keel. A sawhorse-like collapsible stand of two opposed leg assemblies forms a keel gap or slot upon erection within... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7229058 | Cargo support device The present invention relates to an arrangement (1) to support the front end (2A) of a trailer (2) when the aforementioned trailer is parked on board vessels (3) and other vehicles, comprising connecting means (4, 5) for the detach... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7185738 | Modular saw horse A work piece support assembly having a primary section and two wing sections that can be arranged in a variety of modular configurations. The sections are hinged to collapse, stack and mount into a compact package for storage or transport. A portion of one set of co... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7172053 | Knockdown sawhorse A portable sawhorse which comprises first and second beam sections which are pivotally connected together to form a storage housing, first and second leg assemblies at respective distal ends of said first and second beam sections, said first and second leg assemblie... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7171736 | Portable fire extinguisher stand system A method of assembling and storing a portable stand for a fire extinguisher having a case, a pylon and a base. The case has a rear wall and a bottom wall. The pylon has a front surface, an open bottom with an outer flange and a top that is narrower than the outer fl... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7147083 | Support apparatus An improved support apparatus for use in many manufacturing operations. The improved apparatus may be used as a workbench having an open upper region to assist in such operations as drilling and cutting. The apparatus can accommodate a large variety of sizes and sha... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7051837 | Folding workbench and dolly combination A folding workbench comprises a support frame, a pair of equipment support members, a work platform, a vise, a storage drawer, a light source, at least one electrical outlet, an electrical cord in a storage reel, a plurality of wheels, and at least one handle. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7021424 | Support platform A support platform with a first and second bracket. The brackets each have first, second, and third sleeves. A cross member is inserted into and extends between the first sleeves of the brackets. Leg members are slidably inserted into and extend from the second and ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017876 | Stabilizing adjustable brackets for designing and constructing a swing set/play set system A three-piece stabilizing and adjustable bracket member for constructing an A-frame style swing set/play set system, ideal for erection by a do-it-yourself builder. The system includes a first cross beam securing member that features a face plate for selectively mou... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6974185 | Height adjustable chair for a keyboard instrument A chair includes a seat, two legs, two transverse bars, a first cross bar securely and firmly formed on one of the two legs and sandwiched between the two transverse bars and a second cross bar securely and firmly formed on the other one of the two legs and sandwich... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6968790 | Portable picnic table/sawhorse A portable picnic table/sawhorse and bench furniture set. The picnic table/sawhorse includes a tabletop having spaced cross member guides and guide rib on the underside of said tabletop. A pair of sawhorses have lengthwise grooves in their spines to receive the cros... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6966404 | Folding step stool A step stool includes a step and at least two legs coupled to the step. The step stool further includes a locking mechanism that, when activated, allows the legs to fold parallel to the step. ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6935462 | Collapsible support assembly A lightweight and portable, yet strong and stable support device formed from a horizontal support member, a set of leg members, and a collapsible attachment mechanism. The present device is easily modified between its collapsed and support position, thereby providin... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6929096 | Stringer/shelf frame construction A workbench frame having spanning element with a stringer portion and a shelf portion with a bend extending along an entire length between the stringer and shelf portions. The stringer and shelf portions each accommodate fastening elements that secure to opposite le... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6918576 | Lifting device for vehicles, erecting units, machines or the like A lifting device for vehicles, machines, erecting units or the like has at least one lifting element, which has at least one first mounting point and opposite this at least one second mounting point which is arranged on a load receiving section. The lifting unit and... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6892859 | Self-stabilizing trestle A self-stabilizing trestle includes independently pivoting leg assemblies, which allow a substantially horizontal support surface defined by the trestle to be maintained stable when the trestle is placed on uneven terrain. ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6830129 | Drywall bench step A bench step to aid in mounting a bench platform provided by the common drywall bench is provided having a support portion adapted to be fit over a step rail provided by the drywall bench, the support portion being held in place on the step rail by a flange that ext... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6817445 | Adjustable sawhorse with two support members An adjustable sawhorse that functions as two sawhorses by providing two support members positioned several feet apart. The device is comprised of two rectangular framed leg assemblies that are pivotally attached and operate with a scissor-like motion. Each rectangul... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6810996 | Bracket for a sawhorse and other multiple piece stands A bracket is provided for a sawhorse or other multiple piece stand, which stand includes a plurality of elongate legs and an elongate beam supported substantially horizontally by the legs. The bracket includes a generally U-shaped channel for receiving the beam. The... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6761249 | Support such as a trestle or a stepladder A support includes at least a vertical member and at least two pivoting legs, each leg being bent in its upper part. At least one of the pivoting legs has a circular cross-section at its bent upper part, and the vertical member has on its surface facing the bent upp... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6758307 | Heavy duty sawhorse brace A heavy duty sawhorse brace comprising an elongated top horizontal channel, two elongated side leg channels and a brace plate. The channels are U-shaped and configured to receive the members used to construct the sawhorse. The channels further include at least one a... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6712182 | Portable collapsible scaffolding for angled surfaces A collapsible scaffolding apparatus (10) for inclined or angled surfaces such as roof lines (100) wherein the apparatus (10) includes a pair of adjustable length support leg members (30) each having an upper leg segment (31) and a ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6712180 | Height adjustable sawhorse A sawhorse includes an elongated workpiece supporting structure and a pair of leg assemblies joined to the workpiece supporting structure, which enables the leg assemblies to be moved between a folded position for storage and transportation purposes and an operative... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6681895 | Pivotal leg assembly A pivoting leg assembly (10) for a sawhorse, the leg assembly comprising: a pair of pivotally movable leg members (40), the leg members movable between a storage position and operative position; a mounting body (50) for mounting the pair of leg members, t... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6640930 | Locking-collapsible saw horse A lockable, tubular steel saw horse scaffold support consisting of four legs, each pair of legs being joined together with a crossbar and rotatably connected to a top bar. A chain attached across the crossbars for holding the legs in an open position and ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6612401 | Sawhorse and brackets A sawhorse is disclosed that provides stability, easy assembly and disassembly, and ability to handle heavy loads and is inexpensive to manufacture. Brackets that have a C-shaped collar for holding the ends of a cross member and leg receptacles for holdin... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6601675 | Locking foldable sawhorse A folding and self-locking sawhorse comprised of two frames connected by the tops (20) and the middle horizontal brace (24) to create a combination of two opposing forces which product a rigid sawhorse in the open position, but remains collapsible and fol... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6564903 | Collapsable sawhorse bracket with interleaving legs A sawhorse is constructed with brackets allowing the legs of the sawhorse to fold into a compact unit by having the legs interleave when folded. The legs pivot about a plane that is canted to allow each leg to rotate without interfering with any other leg... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6488119 | Folding sawhorse with locking shelf A folding sawhorse of the type comprising two trestle like frames that are hingedly connected at their tops. The shelf is hingedly attached to a lower strut of one frame and slidably attached to the legs of the opposite frame. The slidable attachment is b... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6427804 | Step-up stool A step-up stool comprising a platform and at least three legs extending downwardly from the platform, wherein the length of each leg is individually and/or separately adjustable, and wherein the stool is collapsible to a substantially flat state. The step... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6422343 | Collapsible sawhorse This collapsible sawhorse is comprised of two substantially identical side panels, a utility tray and links, and a top rail. The side panels, oriented back-to-back, are hinged together near their tops by laterally spaced mutually complementary structures ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6401865 | Sawhorse rail with adjustable workpiece support A sawhorse with the horizontal rail having an inner chamber housing a plurality of linearly aligned, upwardly projecting work support elements above a laterally moveable skid. The skid has a plurality of linearly aligned upwardly projecting ramps. The ram... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6305498 | Sawhorse with attached tool carrier A sawhorse includes a base assembly, a workpiece support structure mounted on the base assembly and an attachment for the base assembly in the form of a tool carrier assembly comprising a flexible carrier sheet, a plurality of tool holding elements affixe... | 10/23/2001 |
