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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087722 | Armchair with a storage device An armchair with a storage device, the storage device is disposed in the space between the arm rest and the seat and used to store goods. The user can open and close the storage device very easily while seating in the armchair, making it convenient for the user to s... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7607727 | Armrest locking device An armrest locking device for preventing unintentional unlocking thereof upon a car crash is disclosed. The armrest locking device includes an armrest body defining a receiving space therein, an armrest cover pivotally rotatably coupled to the armrest body for openi... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7604291 | Vehicle entertainment system incorporated within the armrest/console of a vehicle with a swivel monitor mounting structure A vehicle entertainment system includes a video system mounted within an automobile armrest/console, the armrest/console including an upper support surface. The video system includes an integrated housing supporting a video monitor and a video source. ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7367638 | Door panel system for an information handling system A door panel system and method according to which a door panel is coupled to a member such as a chassis. A door panel is coupled to the chassis and is automatically rotated relative to the chassis. ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7334838 | Beverage arm rest A portable apparatus for use as an armrest and for holding a beverage container. The apparatus comprises an elongated generally hollow member having each of a predetermined configuration a predetermined depth and formed of a predetermined material. A foam material i... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7278681 | Vehicle console A vehicle console with unique utilitarian features. One feature includes a table member that extends from a compartment to provide at least a writing surface. Another feature includes a slideable armrest and tray device. The tray device includes a rotatable tray tha... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7234746 | Storage box with opening/closing mechanism The storage box includes an opening/closing mechanism. At a first stage, sliding of a lid relative to a box main body partially opens an opening. At a second stage, pivoting of the lid relative to the box main body fully opens the opening. At a third stage, pivoting... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7192070 | Vehicle console with armrest extension A console for a vehicle includes a body defining a compartment and an opening therein. The console further includes a lid configured to cover the opening. The lid includes an armrest portion. A separate armrest extension is movably mounted relative to the body and t... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7178871 | Seating unit A seating unit for a vehicle has a pair of seats facing in opposite directions with each seat having a seating space for receiving the seated body of an occupant and an extension space in which the legs of the occupant may be placed. The seats are positioned on each... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7168750 | Rising hinge system for compartment lid A vehicle storage compartment system for a central console includes a lid and at least one hinge mechanism rotatable coupled to the lid and moveably coupled to the storage compartment. Each of the set of hinge blades define limit stop openings and receive limit stop... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7147280 | Holding receptacle for vehicles A holding receptacle for vehicles, which, when installed, is integrated in a passenger compartment of the vehicle, has two side walls which are connected to each other in the region of their ends by transverse walls and a bottom to form an upwardly open box which ca... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147259 | Console and object holder assembly for a vehicle A console for a vehicle is disclosed. The console includes a body defining an opening and also includes a lid that is configured to cover the opening and a panel that is movably mounted relative to the body. The panel is movable between a retracted position within t... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7131699 | Furniture with seating space and entertainment center An assembly of outdoor furniture has an entertainment center centrally integrated with a plurality of interconnected seating units, which are disposed adjacent to and around the entertainment center. The entertainment center can be a container having an interior vol... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7127984 | Dischargeable storage device for distributing food over a surface A dischargeable storage device instantaneously moveable between a store position and a discharge position. The dischargeable storage device includes a deck having a pair of pivotable trap doors. Each door has a guide post. The dischargeable storage device has a plun... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7114772 | Console for vehicle A console for vehicle capable of stably carrying goods during the travel of the vehicle, with improved convenience in accordance with sorts of goods to be carried. A console for vehicle 30 is detachably attached to a folding seat 10 in a manner coverin... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7086702 | Kneeling stool A compactable kneeling stool apparatus includes a base portion and a seat portion which is operably coupled to the base portion via a seat post member disposed between the seat portion and the base portion. The pivot connection selectively enables the seat post memb... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7077468 | Cover supported on a support A cover is supported on a support, particularly a cover that is arranged pivotably on a support. The cover is characterised by a support member and a covering, that may be moved towards one another in a first spatial direction and are positively engaged with one ano... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7025316 | Holder for a drink container The invention relates to a holding device (10) for a drinks container. For space-saving housing of the holding device (10), the invention proposes constructing the holding device (10) as a recess (14), for example, in a dashboard (12 | 04/11/2006 |
| 7007993 | Center console A center console at a walk-through between seats which is held to be parallel to a horizontal surface in use, and is rotatable to be vertical to the horizontal surface when not in use, has: a storing part having an opening at an upper portion; a cover for closably c... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004527 | Console box A console box of the present invention has a box main body, a pair of sidewalls, and an armrest. The box main body is located between the sidewalls, and the armrest is located above the box main body. Each sidewall has a guide groove extending in the moving directio... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997508 | Pivotable rear seat armrest with integrated entertainment system An armrest adapted to be pivotally mounted between a pair of rear vehicle seats includes an elongated base having a first end adapted to be pivotally mounted on a suitable armrest support structure located between the seats, for movement between a deployed position ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6997509 | Juvenile seat cup holder A juvenile seat is provided including a base and a cup holder. The cup holder is pivotably coupled to the base to move between a closed position adjacent the base and an opened position extending from the base. ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6966583 | Gravity-sensitive latch The present invention is a gravity-sensitive latch. The latch includes a pendulum pivotally secured between the actuating button or handle and the pawl. When the latch is in a first position, gravity acting on the pendulum rotates the pendulum so that it abuts the b... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6942267 | Multi-purpose object holder with selectable sizes An object holder assembly for a vehicle trim component has a vehicle trim body having an opening formed therein. A panel is movably mounted relative to the opening for movement between a retracted position and an extended position in the opening. The panel has a slo... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6942289 | Water basins for heat strain reduction A chair with water basins for heat strain reduction purpose is disclosed. The chair is provided with built-in or attachable water basins at the armrest level for the user to immerse his forearms and hands in the basins while seating on the chair. Another embodiment ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6932402 | Console box A console box of the present invention has a box main body, a pair of sidewalls, and an armrest. The box main body is located between the sidewalls, and the armrest is located above the box main body. Each sidewall has a guide groove extending in the moving directio... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929304 | Flip under cell phone holder A cell phone storage pocket for a vehicle console comprising a hinged armrest, a flip under tray, and a hinged mechanism. This invention provides secure storage for a driver or passenger's cell phone while maintaining it in an easy to read location. Also, this cell ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6923502 | Chair with switch controls for chair control directory An office chair has multiple moving parts and controls for the different moving parts of the chair. The chair includes a control directory which is in a more visibly accessible position than the controls to a person sitting in the chair. The chair further includes c... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6843528 | Latch lockout for a vehicular trim component A vehicle trim component is disclosed. The vehicle trim component includes a latch lockout assembly that comprises a latch lockout, a pivot member, and a housing. The latch lockout and pivot member are pivotally secured to the housing and permits physical engagement... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6832412 | Hinge assembly of automobile armrest Disclosed is a hinge assembly for an automobile armrest for reducing or preventing noise during the opening/closing of the armrest and providing smooth opening/closing force using a damping force of gears. In the hinge assembly, a first body includes a first mountin... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6719367 | Sliding arm-rest console assembly A sliding arm-rest console assembly for a vehicle includes a console and a storage bin disposed within the console to allow objects to be stored therein. The assembly includes a stowage door pivotally connected to the console for opening and closing the storage bin ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6672554 | Article storage device and shutter used therein An article storage device, which is installed in a vehicle, includes a storage section for storing an article and a shutter as a cover for opening and closing an opening of the storage section. The storage section is formed of side surfaces, a back surfac... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6652024 | Removable center console A seat assembly for use in an automotive vehicle comprising a seat cushion extending between a front portion and a rear portion for supporting a seat occupant on the seat assembly and a seat back extending longitudinally between a lower portion coupled to... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6623072 | Beach chair with integral audio player A foldable beach chair with an audio player integrated into the armrest. A compact disk player is hinged at the bottom to open outwardly from the stationary section on the armrest. When closed, the CD player forms a seal that substantially protects the CD... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6616206 | Center console assembly A center console assembly including a rear wall and a pair of sidewalls, the sidewalls being interconnected at a forward end thereof by a bar member assembly. The bar member assembly includes an upper bar member and a lower bar member. The upper bar membe... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6523894 | Beach chair with integral audio player A foldable beach chair with an audio player integrated into the armrest. A compact disk player is hinged at the bottom to open outwardly from the stationary section on the armrest. When closed, the CD player forms a seal that substantially protects the CD... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6520575 | Vehicle seat having container holder and container holder A vehicle seat having a container holder which is stably attached to the vehicle seat even if a base member is not fixed to the vehicle seat in the whole area of the base member is provided. The vehicle seat comprises a seat body, a side cover attached to... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6508508 | Armrest storage An automotive seat assembly for a compartmentalized pull-out armrest assembly includes a cover, an armrest storage compartment, and a seat cushion With an understorage compartment. The armrest storage compartment includes maneuverable dividers for changin... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6419314 | Vehicle accessory with sliding cover An armrest storage compartment includes a hinged cover assembly including a base hinged to the storage compartment and a cover slidably mounted to the base by a slide assembly. The slide assembly, in one embodiment, includes a U-shaped rod which is secure... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6402231 | Multi-function transportable recreation chair A multi-function, transportable, recreation folding chair, includes a plurality of storage compartments therein. In a preferred form, the chair is a lightweight chaise-lounge arranged in a backpack for ready transport of both the chair and paraphernalia s... | 06/11/2002 |
