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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152253 | Anti-falling apparatus for cabinets An anti-falling apparatus for a cabinet includes a receiving member capable of being mounted to the cabinet. An extending arm is slidably received in the receiving member. The extending arm includes a first end a second end, and is capable of moving from a first pos... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7909421 | Furniture system enclosing entertainment electronics in range of widths An entertainment center includes a base that expands horizontally to accommodate different width home theater displays; and, a light bridge that rests on top of one or more cabinets placed on either side of the base. The side cabinets provide a vertical column of op... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7562951 | Wall cabinet system A wall cabinet system includes a bracket and a plurality of fasteners for connecting first and second side panels and first and second shelves. The bracket includes a plurality of fastener receiving holes. A first fastener extends through an upper side panel and a f... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7293749 | Self aligning foot assembly A foot assembly includes a foot including a snap and a first alignment feature, the snap and the alignment feature are coupled to a base, and the first alignment feature extending a greater distance from the base than an engagement of the snap. The assembly also inc... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7258249 | Medical item storage cabinet and method The system for controlling and tracking medical items (830) includes a plurality of medical item storage cabinets (878). Each cabinet includes a plurality of doors (888-894). The doors control access to shelves (902, 904) and suppo... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7240889 | Securing bracket for a floor supported laundry appliance A securing bracket for a floor supported laundry appliance, such as a washing machine or a clothes dryer. The securing bracket is connected between the rear legs of the appliance and an adjacent wall to prevent skidding of the appliance on the floor. The securing br... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7195221 | Device with stabilization leg, image display device, device mount block, device display system, image display device mount block, image display device display system, and image display device displaying method Disclosed are a device with stabilization base and a video display apparatus. The stabilization base is movable between a use position and a storage position, and is locked in the use position so that it would not easily move. When no problem occurs even if the stab... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7117972 | Vibration isolation mount for garage door opener The invention provides a vibration isolation mount for a motorized garage door opener system. The mount includes a substantially planar first mounting plate with apertures configured for mounting to structure inside a garage, and a substantially planar second mounti... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114694 | Linkage mechanism for foot seats A linkage mechanism for foot seats comprises at least two shafts and two guide elements combined at the bottom of a housing, a foot seat is pivotally connected to each shaft, an arc rack is disposed at a relative end of each foot seat, a rack is disposed at each one... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7095610 | Self aligning foot assembly A foot assembly includes a foot including a snap and a first alignment feature, the snap and the alignment feature are coupled to a base, and the first alignment feature extending a greater distance from the base than an engagement of the snap. The assembly also inc... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7016191 | Disk array device The invention improves reliability relating to the operating environment temperature and the operating time of a processor for management in a disk array device mounting the managing processor for managing the state of the device, and further realizes mounting havin... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7013546 | Method for installing a stowage cabinet in a motor vehicle A stowage cabinet installs within a motor vehicle frame using cabinet and roof cleats. The cabinet cleat mounts to the stowage cabinet before installing the cabinet within the motor vehicle. The cabinet cleat engages a roof cleat that is fastened to the roof. The st... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6890045 | Switchgear cabinet with rack, paneling and base A switchgear cabinet with a rack, placed with an underside on a base and connected therewith, and having a lower side closed by a bottom plate. The cost outlay for parts and assembly can be considerably reduced and made easier if on all four sides of the bottom plat... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6817687 | Frame to floor anchoring system and method for using the same A clamp for securing a cabinet frame having at least one support member is provided. The clamp includes a body portion configured to be fastened to a supporting surface. The clamp also includes at least one mounting portion coupled to the body portion. The mounting ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6814416 | Stabilizer mechanisms for computer related equipment A stabilizer mechanism pivotally attached to a computer casing wall includes retractable spring loaded extension arms which, in a stabilizing position, extend to increase the effective casing footprint while the retractable extension arms are in a storage position. ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6752477 | Portable work station for a laptop computer A work station that includes a mobile cabinet and a storage compartment. The storage compartment rests on top of the cabinet and is secured to the cabinet. The storage compartment projects beyond a periphery of the topside of the cabinet. The storage compartment inc... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6345874 | Cabinet mounting structure Cabinet mounting structure where the rear of the cabinet is inaccessible. The structure includes anchors mounted to the rear of the cabinet. A base plate having receptacles secured thereon is installed on a supporting surface. The receptacles are formed w... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6308477 | Telecommunications cabinet isolation, allocation and mounting system An isolating plate (10) and insulated bolt assembly (51) for electrically insulating a cabinet (22) for holding telecommunications switching equipment. The isolating plate (10) functions as an installation template to assist an installer with locating and... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6176562 | Retaining assembly for a beverage server assembly A beverage server assembly includes a base, a housing for holding a beverage which is positioned on the base, and a contact member between the base and the housing. The contact member is fixed to the base and is in electrical connection with the housing. ... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6155662 | Universal wall support for a cabinet A universal wall support or frame member is provided which is used to connect laterally spaced apart side walls of a file cabinet or other type of storage cabinet. The universal wall support includes opposite end sections which are telescopingly engaged t... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6129434 | Support structure for an electronic enclosure A support structure for an electronic enclosure includes a base having a top wall, a bottom wall which is spaced apart from the top wall, a pair of spaced apart end walls disposed between the top and bottom walls, and a pair of spaced apart side walls dis... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6012786 | Construction site display and storage case A weather resistant, ventilated case for storing and displaying messages, papers, and diverse articles in an exterior location such as a construction site. The case has a base, a cover, a hinge connecting base and cover, and a latch for securing the cover... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5967634 | Support base for a built-in oven A base for a built-in oven wherein the oven is configured to be received into a cabinet cavity and the combined height of the base and oven equals the height of the cabinet cavity. The base comprises a first elongated support runner and a second elongated... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5853237 | Base for lateral file A lateral file cabinet includes an enclosure defined by top and bottom walls and first and second side walls which are spaced apart to define a hollow interior. The bottom wall includes a base panel formed of a wood fiber material such as particle board o... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5836663 | Mount bases for an absorption refrigerator A mount base for use with an absorption refrigerator according to the present invention comprises a plurality of pairs of legs spaced by a distance from each other and mounted to a lower side of the cabinet such as the low-temperature and/or high-temperat... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5769519 | Switchgear cabinet with framework and base A switchgear cabinet having a framework secured on a frame-like base. The framework has branches and is closed or closable by wall elements and at least one door. In order to design a switchgear cabinet that is as earthquake-proof as possible, a bottom si... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5758852 | Modular loudspeaker enclosure suspension rigging system A loudspeaker suspension system for suspending a plurality of individual loudspeakers from an overhead support in spaced apart relationship for adjustment to different related positions and orientations relative to one another to selectively focus the aco... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5688030 | Electronic equipment enclosure with support members An enclosure for electronic equipment, such as a computer, and one or more support members mechanically attached to the enclosure. The bottom plate of the enclosure defines a pair of spaced slots for receiving each support member. One end of each support ... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5681100 | Cheval mirror with concealed storage compartment A cheval mirror with concealed storage compartment. The device has a cabinet portion with a rear wall and perimeter side walls to define a space there within and an open front. A mirror door is attached to the cabinet portion with concealed hinges to mova... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5653366 | Locking storage container A safety box is adapted for use at any suitable location; however, it is designed especially for use in an automotive vehicle, and more specifically in a rented auto. An anchor member (perhaps a massive nylon block) is bolted to the floor of the vehicle o... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5607211 | Fountain beverage center A fountain beverage center or the like has a main component being a beverage dispenser cabinet having an external shape and appearance which simulates a serving cup for the beverages to be dispensed therefrom. The cabinet includes a base unit with a bowed... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5470042 | Supporting device for a machine A supporting device for a machine (2) standing on standing feet (4) at a distance from a floor surface of a floor. The supporting device has at least one supporting element (12), which has a holding part (44), which reaches, in an operating position, bene... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5176437 | Anchor clip for preventing tipping of storage cabinets A system for preventing storage cabinets and the like from tipping when drawers of the cabinet are opened using an anchor clip for cooperating with the feet on the cabinet to latch the cabinet in vertical position.... | 01/05/1993 |
| 4989426 | Washer/dryer frame construction A support structure for a vertically arranged combination household appliance, more particularly a front loading dryer assembly arranged above a top loading washer assembly, includes vertical main support members, horizontal members and other members. The... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4268098 | Retaining clip for removable cabinet for front-serviceable appliances In a front-serviceable appliance having a base frame supporting internal components, the base frame having a front member and side members and a rear panel attached thereto, a removable cabinet has a front bottom flange overlapping and extending beneath t... | 05/19/1981 |
| 4254640 | Removable cabinet for front-servicable appliances In a front-serviceable appliance having a base frame supporting internal components, the base frame having a front member and side members and a rear panel attached thereto, a removable cabinet has a front bottom flange overlapping and extending beneath t... | 03/10/1981 |
| 4190738 | Modular furniture structure Modular furniture structure in which one or more modular pillar blocks have supportive engagement with modular articles of furniture wherein at least one of the top and bottom load bearing surfaces of each pillar block has a recessed seat for receiving th... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4161345 | Supporting frame for furniture A frame for supporting a plurality of interchangeable units of office furniture. The frame both supports the furniture in an upright direction, prevents the furniture from sliding in a horizontal direction and is concealed from view when the furniture is ... | 07/17/1979 |
| 4128287 | Household appliance with a base setback on the front side thereof A household appliance such as a dishwasher, washing machine, stove and the like, with a base setback on the front thereof, in which the facing of the base setback is constructed from two wall plates, each of which may be shortened to a desired width. One ... | 12/05/1978 |
| 4118083 | Cabinet base construction for roof top air conditioner The base construction comprises base rails along each side and each end, with each of the rails having the shape in transverse cross section of an upwardly open channel with the outer leg of the channel having a height greater than the inner leg, and the ... | 10/03/1978 |
