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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7350549 | Folding work bench The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7246562 | Structure of delivery door having anti-theft security means The present invention relates to a delivery door having anti-theft security means, more particularly to a door structure consists of a pair of casings, area adjustable mounting plate, hinge means and actuation means, which are installed on an entrance door or a wind... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7197990 | Table tennis table A table tennis table has a lower frame and two playing surface boards. The lower frame comprises vertical struts which are used as carrier elements and are arranged opposite each other along the width of the table tennis table. The playing surface can be transferred... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7174838 | Collapsible table A collapsible table includes a table top formed of a pair of pivotable table top half-sections hinged to one another at their adjacent edges along a center-line of the table and displaceable between an open position where the half-sections are coplanar, and a folded... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7128001 | Foldable table A foldable table includes a tabletop and two leg frames for supporting the tabletop, each of the leg frames having a transverse member pivotally attached to a underside of the tabletop and a standing leg extended from the transverse member and pivotally moveable wit... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7096799 | Portable folding table A table that includes a table top with a first half which is pivotally connected to a second half. The first and second halves of the table top are movable between a first position in which the halves are generally aligned and a second position in which the halves a... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7040048 | Folding ironing board An ironing board that folds in half to occupy only about one half its extended length to facilitate packaging and storage. An iron rest can be slid to latch the folded front and rear sections of the board. The board has front and rear legs allowing it to be set up o... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7004495 | Vertically stowable modular multi-purpose trailer A vertically stowable modular multi-purpose trailer is provided. The trailer includes a forward support section including a first tubular frame having a main body portion with a first upper platform and rear interface side, and forward trailer neck; a pair of caster... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6990910 | Table tennis table The disclosure relates to a table tennis table comprising a lower frame and two playing surface boards. Said lower frame comprises vertical struts which are used as carrier elements and are arranged opposite each other along the width of the table tennis table, in t... | 01/31/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6968652 | Flooring device for positioning on joists A flooring device is disclosed for positioning on joists for allowing easy maneuvering on floor joists in an attic. The flooring device includes a plurality of substantially rigid panels arranged adjacent to each other in a series. The invention also includes a conn... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6955375 | Vertically stowable modular multi-purpose trailer A vertically stowable modular multi-purpose trailer is provided. The trailer includes a forward support section including a first tubular frame having a main body portion with a first upper platform and rear interface side, and forward trailer neck; a pair of caster... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6916258 | Collapsible tennis table assembly and base In preferred features, table tennis tables of the present invention include a caster base assembly which improves the ease of use and stability of the table tennis table. Preferably the table includes two caster base members adjacent opposing sides of the table. Eac... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6848371 | Erectable shelving structure Shelves in a collapsible shelving structure are foldable about respective fold lines extending widthwise of respective shelves to load-bearing states. ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6663074 | Portable artist's horse A portable artist's horse includes a pair of generally parallelepiped bench sections containing individual storage compartments which are hinged to provide a bench and pallet (or drawing board) support in an erected configuration and to allow folding to a... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6446921 | Collapsible display stand The display utility stand of the present invention is an aesthetically pleasing and durable collapsible portable display stand, which incorporates a minimal number of movable parts. The display utility stand may be adapted for supporting and stabilizing a... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6425835 | Table tennis table Table tennis table including a frame, a pivot linkage, and two table halves which are secured to the frame by the pivot linkage to be pivotable between a substantially vertical storage position and a substantially horizontal play position. A releasable sa... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6267111 | Portable self-contained mobile vending unit My invention, the "Portable Self-Contained Mobile Vending Unit," revolutionizes the single chafing dish equipment used by caterers as well as the small steam table used by food vendors in a mobile vending "hot cart." Caterers as well as mobile food vendor... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6164016 | Deck connector A folding stage includes deck connectors that are configured for engaging a bore formed in the decks. The connectors may extend outward to support bridging decks adjacent the stage. Pin-type connectors are rotatable into a retaining position are rotatable... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6014936 | Variable height fold and roll staging and method of assembling same A variable height staging for forming a staging surface for presentations or performances by orators, singers, dancers, actors and others who may appear on a stage. The staging of the invention can be assembled to form staging surfaces of variable height.... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6003963 | Combination table and desk A new combination table and desk for combining functions of a desk and a table. The inventive device includes a base portion having a desktop disposed thereon. The desktop has a generally rectangular configuration. The desktop has a pair of storage contai... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5957061 | Banquet table A banquet table including a table surface, upper frames fixedly installed on the bottom side of the table surface, and leg frames which are rotatably connected to the upper frames so as to allow the leg frames to be folded inward and toward the bottom sid... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5607176 | Collapsible trailer A collapsible trailer includes a first platform and a second platform which is pivotably mounted to the first platform so that the second platform may move between an open and closed position. A support arm is mounted on the first platform and extends to ... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5590607 | Portable shelf for notebook computers A portable shelf apparatus for a notebook computer adapted to be mounted on a stationary body such as a table having an edge in which a pair of folding supports each includes an elongated support arm and a hanger for suspending the support from the edge, ... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5501158 | Portable work bench A collapsible portable support for providing an elevated working surface, and having right and left hand end walls, a pair of platform panels hinged to respective end walls at their outer ends, and hinged together at their inner ends, so as to swing betwe... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5445085 | Folding table Folding table consisting of a tabletop and support, which tabletop is composed of two tabletop parts that are connected to one another in a manner that they can pivot between two extreme positions, the tabletop parts lying in one plane and constituting th... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5392718 | Wheel lifting assembly for mobile folding stage unit A mobile folding stage unit has right and left platform sections pivotably mounted in side-by-side relation to a frame, corresponding sets of roller wheels mounted to the frame, pivot brackets mounted to the bottom of the platform sections, support bracke... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5381740 | Portable snack table A folding, short legged table particularly suitable for diverse application as in automobiles, in beds, and on lawns. A limited rotation piano hinge enables the table to fold for compact storage, and opposes collapse when in the deployed state. Indicia, p... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5295446 | Variable shelf assembly A variable shelf assembly includes side frames composed of posts, transverse support members and diagonal struts, and longitudinal support members and/or longitudinal stop members which connect the posts of two side frames releasably but rigidly with each... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5048857 | Vertically collapsible food service cart system An integrated food service cart system has a pair of upper panels and a pair of lower shelves supported on the frame pivotable between horizontal service positions and vertical storage positions, wherein the upper panels have spaces for holding chafer pan... | 09/17/1991 |
| 4861025 | Articulated storable exercise bench An adjustable, floor-supported exercise bench has an articulated frame which can be locked in a horizontal position or inclined with the center portion of the frame depressed to provide proper support for a user and a fixed "reach" relative to an exercise... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4841877 | Table A folding table construction embodying a planar top, foldable legs and a novel apron assembly connected to the underside of the top. The apron unit comprises elongated discrete, relatively short straight lengths of formed metal side and end strips, or str... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4761847 | Folding ramp A portable folding ramp used for ascending or descending an object or platform. The ramp is comprised of a plurality of rectangular panels, respective ones of adjoining panels being pivotably hinged along adjacent sidewalls such that the ramp may be folde... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4645196 | Folding weight bench A weight lifter's bench is provided which can be folded into a compact form suitable for storage. The folding feature is provided by a frame made of two facing U-shaped members which can be interengaged by bolts which slide within the frame. Two support p... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4602446 | Portable ironing board An ironing board comprises a plurality of sections which are connected by a link system. The sections are graded in size such that adjacent sections can be nested within one another. The link system comprises individual links having sufficient length to p... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4572081 | Convertible dining table and work counter A rectangular open box frame supports a raisable tabletop center panel to which side leaves are hinged at the side. Levers hinge connect the side panels to the box frame. Pins projecting vertically downwardly from the bottom of the table center panel enga... | 02/25/1986 |
| 4443034 | Folding platform and shelves for use in vehicles A folding platform for a vehicle (12) comprising a first series of panels (2, 3, 4), and a second series of panels (5, 7, 9) which may be unfolded within the vehicle (12) to form load carrying shelves or a platform which may be used to support a mattress.... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4157089 | Physiotherapy table A physiotherapy table for treatment of cystic fibrosis and other illnesses has a top consisting of two top sections connected hingedly end to end by adjustable joints which may be releasably locked to hold the two top sections in a number of different ang... | 06/05/1979 |
| 4089522 | Hinge assembly A hinge mechanism for connecting a surface panel such as a table top to a support frame and operative to guide the panel for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis between a stowed upright attitude adjacent a vertical datum plane and a horizontal operat... | 05/16/1978 |
| 4070057 | Combined folding table and seat assembly A collapsible combined table and seat assembly including an improved lightweight collapsible leg for each seat and an improved lightweight collapsible linkage for connecting the seats to the table for supporting the table in its upright condition.... | 01/24/1978 |
