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Portable automobile partition

A portable partition for use in an automobile having a seat with a seat bench and a seat backrest.

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Class 108/142 - With means to limit or inhibit rotation


Subclass of Class 108 - Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Definition: Device wherein means are provided to selectively prevent
No. of patents: 45
Last issue date: 08/26/2008


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7416196Tugger cart with rotating platform
A tugger cart is provided for transporting a load about a factory or the like. The tugger cart includes a support frame and a wheel assembly operatively connected to the support frame for supporting the support frame above a supporting surface. A bed is rotatably mo...
08/26/2008
7302879Miter saw with angle adjustment
A miter saw with angular adjustment has a carrier (1), a turntable (3) which is able to turn relative to the carrier (1) and which forms a workpiece support surface (2), and a turntable fixing device (8) for fixing the turntable (
12/04/2007
7216840Supporting framework for a swivel chair or swivel table
A supporting framework for a swivel chair or table includes a gas spring and a cylinder put on the gas spring. The cylinder includes two opposite holes and a plurality of equally circumferentially spaced longitudinal apertures. Spring loaded posts and lock bars are ...
05/15/2007
7210415Miter saw with wear plates and orientation system therefor
A device has a base which supports a rotatable table. The device includes a three position locking system. The first position locks the table to the base, the second position releasably locks the table to the base and the third position permits free rotation of the ...
05/01/2007
7028356Multiconfiguration braking system
Certain embodiments include a system and method for braking in a patient positioning system. The system includes a patient positioning surface for supporting a patient, a first brake for affecting motion of the patient positioning surface, and a second brake for aff...
04/18/2006
7013780Miter saw with wear plates and orientation system therefor
A compound miter saw includes a unique table assembly which incorporates an orientation system for a group of wear plates and a three position lock system. The wear plates between the table assembly and the base of the miter saw have a different configuration at eac...
03/21/2006
6367759Gripping means and apparatus for attaching to rotational an cake decorating apparatus
An improved rotational cake decorating apparatus, commonly known as a Lazy Susan, used in the decoration, display and service of cakes. Said improved rotational cake decorating apparatus has a novel gripping means disposed thereon for improved rotational ...
04/09/2002
6327982Adjustable computer stand
This invention is an adaptable computer stand designed to support a laptop computer or keyboard over a user's lap while sitting in a chair or bed. The stand includes a wide, low profile base designed to fit under a living room chair commonly found in a ho...
12/11/2001
6220184Transportable table cart including a rotatable and removable top portion
The present invention is a cart assembly comprising a top portion which is adapted to be removably secured to a lower portion. The top portion includes a rotatable table, known as a lazy Susan and secured to the rotatable table is a lock device, which ena...
04/24/2001
6154956Method of assembling components on an electrostatic discharge safe work station
A method of assembling electronic equipment using a work station which comprises a rotatable work surface, a fixed work surface and a support frame. The rotatable work surface is rotatably mounted to the fixed work surface which is, in turn, mounted to th...
12/05/2000
6089167Electrostatic discharge safe work station
A work station for assembling equipment comprises a rotatable work surface, a fixed work surface and a support frame. The rotatable work surface is rotatably mounted to the fixed work surface which is, in turn, mounted to the support frame. The work stati...
07/18/2000
5669316Turntable for rotating a wafer carrier
A turntable for rotating a wafer carrier in order to enable the attachment of a handle to the wafer carrier. The turntable includes a platform rotatably mounted to a baseplate. In addition, the turntable includes stops which are positioned to enable 180°...
09/23/1997
5595128Table assembly
The table assembly comprises a first longitudinally grooved and elongated supporting member disposed substantially vertically. A mounting device removably connects the first supporting member to a fixed structure. A second longitudinally grooved and elong...
01/21/1997
5569074Ventilated workstation with turntable
A workstation for cleaning or machining workpieces such as foundry castings includes a rotatable workpiece support positioned above a ventilated surface of the workstation. In operation, a workpiece is mounted to the rotatable support and rotated as neces...
10/29/1996
5535684Rotatable electrical equipment table
A rotatable electrical equipment table comprising: a support stand having at least one leg, the upper extent of each leg being coupled to a cross bar with an upwardly extending shaft, a support plate being formed in a planar configuration, the planar plat...
07/16/1996
5311622Patient handling device
A device for facilitating the transfer of an incapacitated individual from a bed to a wheelchair includes a foot support having a generally planar upper surface for receiving the patient's feet and a base disposed vertically below the foot support and hav...
05/17/1994
5079789Invalid turning apparatus
The apparatus is useful to turn an invalid patient ninety degrees from one resting position to a second resting position by standing the patient on a foot plate. A base platform supports the foot plate with a turntable mounted between the foot plate and b...
01/14/1992
5024175Flexibility enhancement multi-machine carousel
The present invention is a multi-machine carousel assembly which supports at least two machines for use at a work station. The invention comprises a base, pivot device, bearing assemblies, and a platform. The base supports the platform by the bearing asse...
06/18/1991
4939333Electric apparatus with a controlled turntable
Disclosed is an electric apparatus comprising a housing with a door, a turntable arranged in the housing for rotating an object, a synchronous motor for driving the turntable, and a control portion for controllling the driving of the synchronous motor, th...
07/03/1990
4901973Support base for an air traffic controller's console or the like
The invention is a support base for a CRT console, the base comprising at least two stacked generally planar elements having aligned frontal margins with a corner at each end. Pivot means are provided in the corners to permit the upper element to pivot wi...
02/20/1990
4885446Load-responsive microwave oven turntable
A microwave oven turntable having a load-responsive mechanism for self-activating the turntable upon the placement of foodstuff thereon. The turntable includes a base assembly having a planar bottom and upwardly extending sides to form a base interior in ...
12/05/1989
4755099Pivoting load table for forklift
The invention is an apparatus for supporting a load on the forks of a forklift while such load is being moved, wherein the relationship of the direction the load is moved to the direction the forklift moves is an oblique angle, the apparatus comprising: (...
07/05/1988
4746781Portable turntable for use in microwave ovens and having a movable detent for selectively allowing and preventing turntable rotation
A device for rotating food while cooked in a microwave oven includes a metal housing supported above the oven floor by dielectric feet, and a turntable mounted above the housing. The turntable is rotatable by virtue of a turntable shaft having downwardly ...
05/24/1988
4687167Multi-position computer support
A computer support includes a base member to which an inner swing arm is pivotally mounted with an outer swing arm being pivotally mounted on the outer end of the inner swing arm and supporting a platform support by a lazy-susan bearing on its outer end. ...
08/18/1987
4679756Mounting for a wheelchair service tray
An upright, detachably attachable to the frame of a wheelchair, supports a vertically adjustable mounting for a service tray. The mounting includes a quick release cam for precisely locating and pivoting the service tray into and out of a position of use....
07/14/1987
4672898Multi-location adjustable table
An adjustable table with a bulkhead bracket (20) permanently mounted on the wall or vertical surface of a watercraft, recreational vehicle, or the like. A davit shaped arm (30) slips into the bracket (20) and is axially rotatable, with detents (34) interf...
06/16/1987
4629846Switch assembly for microwave oven turntable
A switch assembly for microwave oven turntable is disclosed. The turntable comprises a base (4) and a platform (6) rotatably mounted thereupon. The platform (6) is adapted having a downward pripheral rim flange (36), along which an annular gear ring (38) ...
12/16/1986
4625087Portable turntable for use in microwave ovens
Locking mechanism for a mechanically driven, low profile, portable turntable for use in cooking ovens, especially microwave ovens, for rotating foodstuffs while cooking. The low profile turntable includes a spring which varies the height of the rotating p...
11/25/1986
4587908Rotary shelf assembly with bearing assembly and detent mechanism
Two vertically spaced shelves with pie-shaped cut outs are rotatably supported on a fixed post in a corner cabinet. Each shelf is rotatably mounted on the post by an anti-friction bearing assembly comprising a rotatable bearing member attached to the shel...
05/13/1986
4576372Turntable exercise machine
A cylindrical body houses a disc-like pressure plate between a bottom of the body and a disc-like top plate. Ball bearing races are disposed between the body and pressure plate and between the pressure plate and top plate. A reversable ratchet mechanism i...
03/18/1986
4546708Desk top organizer
A support for supporting a cathode ray tube display screen and keyboard of a computer terminal at a work station. The support includes a base, a turntable rotatably mounted on the base for supporting the display screen, and a rotatable platform connected ...
10/15/1985
4518139Seat pedestal
An improved pedestal for a rotatable seat which includes a shiftable pivot arm and associated latch part. The arm and latch cooperate with a flange of the pedestal support member to secure the plate against detachable lifting during normal seat rotation....
05/21/1985
4482196Appliance caddy
A Structure for supporting household appliances includes a cantilever arm pivotally mounted to a wall or other support, a platform rotatably mounted to the end of the arm, electrical hardware providing electrical outlets on or in the platform, and means t...
11/13/1984
4450774Drafting and drawing table
A circularly configured rotatable element rotationally mounted for use in a drafting, drawing, tracing or light tabletops of generally rectangular or square configuration, a concave-convex annular interface disposed between the circular element and the ad...
05/29/1984
4365561Computer terminal station for data input and output
The invention relates to a computer terminal station constituted by an input device and by an output device, both devices being separate one from the other. According to the invention, the station comprises a support for the device 2 constituted by a colu...
12/28/1982
4229060Stop mechanism for rotary storage cabinet
This invention relates to a rotary storage cabinet comprised of an outer stationary housing and an inner rotatable rotor having four sides two of which are positionable to present the contents of the cabinet simultaneously to two opposite openings in the ...
10/21/1980
4219248Pieces of furniture having swivel mounted setting units
A piece of furniture possibly provided with shelves and usable for the storage of various goods. This piece of furniture comprises at least one storage unit consisting of an upper tray and a lower tray both secured at right angles to a vertical support el...
08/26/1980
4203624Writing tablet
A writing tablet for a chair arm is mounted by a pivot swivel block to the arm for pivotal movement about a first axis. A tablet panel support is mounted to the pivotal swivel block for pivotal movement about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis....
05/20/1980
4198913Component locking device
An attachment structure for mounting a furniture component, such as a work surface member, on the slotted uprights of a wall panel. The attachment structure is releasably engageable with both the slotted upright and the work surface member, such as a desk...
04/22/1980
4161974Portable bench frame for power tools
A portable bench frame suitable for precision woodworking particularly in relatively large workpieces is shown. The bench frame comprises a substantially large rectangular frame supported by two pairs of foldable legs. A traverse beam is suspended above t...
07/24/1979
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