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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7434521 | Mason's adjustable chimney-platform arrangement An adjustable, articulable platform, changeable to and from a “U” shape to an “H” shape, is attachable to the distal end of an articulable support arm of a transport vehicle. The platform is arranged to adjustably surround an elevated chimney on at least thr... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7331296 | Shelf section and method A shelf section either having a bottle holding region or a central wood member supporting a platform and adapted to fit against a wall section where there are exposed 2 by 4 wooden posts at spaced intervals. The shelf section has a horizontal platform, part of which... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7282874 | Alignment apparatus, exposure apparatus, and device manufacturing method An alignment apparatus which moves a object comprises a first structure having a holding member which holds the object, a second structure having a magnet which constitutes a linear motor, the linear motor drives the first and second structure, and a flow passage fo... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7256891 | Sensor alignment apparatus for an analysis system An apparatus for analyzing a population of particles is set forth. The apparatus includes an emitter adapted to generate a beam of electromagnetic radiation, such as from a laser, and a particle chamber disposed in a path of the electromagnetic radiation beam. The a... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7246561 | Adjustable furniture assembly An adjustable furniture assembly having a support structure for receiving a bridge of the furniture assembly is described. The support structure includes a horizontal support member which receives the bridge in a slidable engagement to provide the furniture assembly... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7195219 | Modular dental chair equipment mounting system A system for reconfigurably adapting a dental chair for use, including, e.g., use from the right side or left side, use by right-handed or left-handed practitioners and use in various dentistry practice styles, may include a link arm, a primary arm and a secondary a... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7188740 | Adjustable length wire shelves for adjustable organizer system An adjustable width wire shelving unit has at least one first shelf and at least one second shelf. Each shelf has an elongate front wire, an elongate rear wire, and a plurality of transverse wires connected and extending between the respective front and rear wires. ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182210 | Adjustable shelving system An adjustable shelving assembly and a support structure for supporting the adjustable shelf assembly. The adjustable shelf assembly may include at least one extension shelf unit, slidably oriented with respect to a central shelf unit such that the width and/or depth... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7108144 | Portable work stations Portable work stations which permit a one-step, touch-free finishing of all surfaces of doors, shutters, window sashes, cabinet doors, garage doors, spindles, and other workpieces. There are also provided trim measuring and cutting, and hinge mortising and prep rack... | 09/19/2006 |
| 6997422 | Stand Methods and apparatus for providing an adjustable balancing force are provided. This mechanism can be used as a lifting force, a counter balancing mechanism or as a horizontal or other force mechanism. A stand in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the presen... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994306 | Monitor support system A system for providing support and position control of a monitor. In one embodiment, a method of supporting a monitor includes converting an ascending energy storage member force curve into a substantially constant supporting force against the monitor. In one aspect... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6978736 | Collapsible kennel for use with capped truck beds A collapsible kennel for use with capped truck beds includes a foldable floor section connected to a foldable wall section. When unfolded and assembled, the floor section is supported by a truck bed's side rails. If only a front wall section is used, the kennel must... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6978975 | Lockable shelf bracket A shelf system for releasable mounting of shelves in a supporting element which is essentially vertically positioned and has slots or grooves. Plate-shaped shelf brackets are adapted to support the shelves and are by means of hook-shaped portions adapted to be inser... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6971624 | Adjustable support for data entry/interface device An adjustable support assembly for a data entry/interface device for computers or the like such as a keyboard, keypad, laptop/notebook computer, personal data/digital assistant, tablet PC, trackball or the like provides selective adjustment of both height and angula... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6895869 | Computer desk for either right-hander or left-hander A computer desk for either right-hander or left-hander is disclosed. The desk comprises two first crosspieces interconnected legs at both side, second and third crosspieces interconnected both sides, two links moveably mounted on the first crosspieces, a connecting ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6874429 | Support for a computer keyboard and mouse A furniture construction includes a frame structure made up of a pair of spaced frame sections connected together, and a furniture component mounted to the frame structure. Each frame section includes a lower base section, an upright, and a furniture component suppo... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6854402 | Adjustable shelf A shelf stores items and provides for organized and attractive display with ease of item access. Conforming to a defined physical environment or variable storage space optimally requires the shelf to provide for both vertical and horizontal adjustment. Here this is ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6810820 | Adjustable workstation table A workstation table includes at least two horizontally oriented spaced worksurface struts which allow a work platform to be placed atop the worksurface struts to extend between them. Leg struts having adjustable length extend downwardly from the workstation struts, ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6527234 | Forearm/wrist/mouse support system A forearm/wrist/mouse support system comprises a panel formed in a generally rectilinear configuration having a front, rear, and lateral side edges and a lower surface positionable on the upper surface of the desk. A recess of a generally rectilinear conf... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6520092 | Mechanics portable adjustable tool tray adapted to be supported on opposed edge configurations of a vehicle engine compartment A portable mechanic's bench removably spans vehicle hood ledges having lateral flanges extending from upstanding fender components bordering the vehicle engine compartment and may comprise a tray with an open top. A pair of drawers with open tops are late... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6505900 | Moving racks that support heavy materials A storage rack with vertically arranged, horizontal drawers movable by a crank mechanism is provided. Each individual drawer of the storage rack has a gear mechanism which is connected to a drive shaft with wheels. A crank handle is provided to engage the... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6302585 | Two Axis stage with arcuate surface bearings A two-axis stage assembly includes a generally planar horizontally mounted base plate; a stage plate generally parallel to the base plate, the stage plate having a first axis and second orthogonal axis; a set of spaced bearings depending from a bottom sur... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6132091 | X-Y stage with arcuate surface bearings A two-axis stage assembly includes a generally planar horizontally mounted base plate; a stage plate generally parallel to the base plate, the stage plate having a first axis and second orthogonal axis; a set of spaced bearings depending from a bottom sur... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6090030 | Method and apparatus for assisting in performing a paper manipulating task An apparatus and method for assisting an individual, particularly a physically and/or mentally handicapped person, in performing a paper manipulating task includes a base which supports a paper manipulating unit, such as an electric stapler, hole punch, f... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6000344 | Tabletop assembly for securing articles A tabletop assembly (20) for securing articles against high acceleration loads includes a substantially planar tabletop (22) having a top surface (24) and an opposite bottom surface (26). At least one article-receiving track (28) is inset into the top of ... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5943915 | Two-dimensional motion producing apparatus The present invention relates to a two-dimensional motion producing apparatus for converting rotation of an input shaft to a two-dimensional motion in an X-direction of an output member and in an Y-direction orthogonal thereto. This apparatus of the prese... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5881466 | Feeding appparatus capable of restraining a yawing motion A feeding apparatus provides a base; a movable body elongated in a longitudinal direction orthogonal to a moving direction of the movable body on the base; a pair of linear guide devices arranged on the base in parallel with each other, for guiding the mo... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5860370 | Universally adjustable, portable shelving unit A portable, self mounting shelf is made of a plurality of generally tubular legs and cross members. A first adjustable leg and second adjustable leg are held within the same horizontal plane by a center adjustable crossbar and a rear adjustable crossbar. ... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5812310 | Orthogonal high accuracy microscope stage A high accuracy, orthogonal motion stage for microscopes and the like uses three frames for orthogonal motion. The lower most frame has provided thereon a series of downwardly depending ramps. An actuator plate having correspondingly positioned, upwardly ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5724893 | Servo-type shaking table assembly A shaking table assembly includes a plurality of first linear guides arranged in parallel with each other. A supporting table is slidably mounted on the first linear guides along a longitudinal direction thereof. A plurality of second linear guides are fi... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5709329 | Extended cab pickup storage tray A storage shelf for use in an extended cab type pickup is disclosed. The shelf consists of a folding tray having extendable outer edges for adjustment to fit most models of extended cab pickups. The shelf is laterally secured at either end to the interior... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5701677 | Feeding apparatus capable of restraining a yawing motion A feeding apparatus provides a base; a movable body elongated in a longitudinal direction orthogonal to a moving direction of the movable body on the base; a pair of linear guide devices arranged on the base in parallel with each other, for guiding the mo... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5685719 | Computer assisted communication system for rehabilitating individuals suffering from speech impairment and minimal mobility in their upper extremities A system for rehabilitating a speech impaired individual confined to a wheelchair is disclosed. The system utilizes an arm movement actuator attachment which is secured to the arm rest structure of the wheelchair through a rotatable arm support platform m... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5626323 | Adjustable keyboard holder An adjustable keyboard holder has a keyboard support. Relative to a horizontal work platform, the keyboard support is slidably extensible from a storage position to a working position and is retractable therefrom. In the working position, the keyboard sup... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5584405 | Adjustable shelf for a refrigerator An adjustable shelf for a refrigerator compartment has two parts, a platform and a support member and provides adjustment of both the length and the height of the shelf. The platform is attached at a first end to a compartment wall at one of two heights. ... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5528796 | Hinged connection for a tilt up device A hinge assembly removably connects two bodies for pivotable movement relative to one another. The hinge assembly includes a first convex arcuate surface and a first concave arcuate surface on one body and a second convex arcuate surface and a second conc... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5511494 | Transaction deal drawer A transaction drawer for efficiently converting the rotational motion of a carrier supporting structure into linear motion of the carrier. The carrier supporting mechanism has a first arm which is supported on a base of the drawer frame, and which pivots ... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5460105 | Sliding turntable A turntable having a bottom frame with a channel network formed on the bottom frame and a table top having a pair of guide roller attached thereon adjacent a side edge of the top. The rollers slideably engage the channels permitting the top to rotate one ... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5432990 | Apparatus for applying frames to fabric A machine for applying frames to fabric in preparation for embroidering the fabric has a pair of table halves which are laterally adjustable in position to vary the spacing between them and to vary their positions relative to a frame holder. A neck piece ... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5421646 | Legless locker shelf assembly A legless shelf assembly for use in a locker to provide support for articles to be stored in the locker. The shelf assembly has first and second shelf members movably relative to each other to expanded and retracted positions. Releasable cooperating rache... | 06/06/1995 |
