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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7614350 | Wall-mounted shelf unit An elongate horizontally-oriented shelf unit which is preferably constructed as a monolithic one-piece member, and is provided with a groove which opens upwardly from a bottom surface thereof and which extends lengthwise of the shelf for accommodating a detachable e... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7398572 | Pillow with notepad system A decorative pillow desktop system comprises a soft cushion top, which reveals, when opened, a notepad, light and pen. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7350628 | High force locking spring A spring system for relatively displacing elements attached to end mounts of the spring system. The spring system includes a housing having an axis, an internal chamber, and axially opposite bottom and top ends, a spring rod coaxial with the axis and positioned with... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7331696 | Method and apparatus for mounting a task light A light fixture for mounting to the underside of a furniture element. The light fixture includes a housing with a first side and a second side opposed to and approximately parallel with the first side. The first side has a first spring latch at one end of the first ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7293664 | Suspended display shelves Shelves or trays for displaying merchandise are mounted on spaced-apart suspension strands depending from overhead ceiling structures. The trays are attached to the suspension strands with brackets which have tabs supported in apertures in the suspension strands and... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7287870 | Illuminated cake stand display An illuminated display system or assembly. In particular, the illuminated system is designed to display various food items such as wedding cakes, hors d'oeuvres, buffets, pies, and the like. The assembly includes a plurality of plates and sheets adapted to be engage... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7251125 | Flat screen display stand The present invention relates to a stand 1 for an external flat screen display device 4a such as an LCD or plasma display monitor. Accordingly, the stand 1 has base side members 2 that create clearance 6a where an att... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7237711 | Apparatus configured for illuminating paper-based forms of payment and cash register comprising same An illumination device comprises a housing, a light source, a light transmissive support plate and a sensor. The light source is mounted within a cavity of the housing. The light transmissive support plate is engaged with the housing. The housing and the light sourc... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7156207 | Food presentation method and system A method and system for serving food. A plurality of sets of compatible food items are selected and a unique identifier is assigned to each set. The food items are placed in individual display containers. Each display container is marked with the one or more unique ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7108234 | Keyboard support device and method A keyboard support device provides a user with ergonomic positioning of the hands during keyboarding to prevent ailments such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The support device provides surfaces to receive a keyboard and mouse. Wedge shaped inserts can be used to alter t... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7107914 | Modular table system A modular table system formed of modular tables of identical design that can be interleaved to form a larger table. Each individual table utilizes a multi-level tabletop having a top mounted to a base, the top and base having nearly identical construction with an op... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7073761 | Communication cable support An apparatus is disclosed for routing a communication cable within a crawlspace. The apparatus has a chain dangling from a means for supporting the apparatus. A generally hook-shaped saddle supports a communications cable thereacross. The saddle has a crown, a stem ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7044617 | Apparatus and method for minimizing or eliminating shadows in display devices A display device utilizes an acrylic sheet frosted throughout its structure and an opaque surface or panel. The acrylic sheet or panel is placed substantially parallel to the opaque surface or panel such that the acrylic sheet or panel and the opaque surface or pane... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6997117 | Stowable lectern Improved lectern table, made up of a bearing column (1) that rests on a base (2) to be fixed to the floor, while at its upper part it incorporates a board (3) situated in tiltable assembly, having on the rear of the column (1) a support (... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994194 | Flight bag apparatus and method A carrying case for storing and transporting various items. The carrying case is especially useful as a flight bag. The carrying case includes an organizing flap hinged to the carrying case, and one or more organizing pockets or internal flaps that are hinged to the... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994099 | Shelter with twist tight canopy and method for assembling same A shelter having an internal frame comprised of a roof supported by legs. A canopy covers the roof of the frame to provide protection from the elements. The canopy is taughtly held onto the frame by cords which pass through sleeves in the front and back of the canop... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6957876 | Portable bar A portable bar that is capable of being disassembled and assume a collapsed position to facilitate storage. The bar is to include a counter which is spaced from a base that is to rest on a supporting surface. In between the counter and the base is located shelving. ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6928932 | Jigsaw puzzle holding and assembling table A jigsaw puzzle holding and assembling table includes a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface. The panel has a perimeter edge including a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. Each of a pair of supports is releasably insertab... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6871984 | Displacement and tilt adjustable apparatus An adjusting apparatus for a light engine includes a base, a sliding seat, a carrier and at least one tilt-adjustig screw. The sliding seat includes at least a supporter, on which the sliding seat is instilled with an arc-shaped stand. The arc-shaped stand has a rou... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6830356 | Magnifying and illuminating lectern or lectern adaptor A magnifying and illuminating apparatus which can both be fitted onto existing lecterns or used as an integral part of an improved lectern and which combines a light source and a magnifying element in order to improve visibility of the viewable material placed under... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6694898 | Columnar race game A columnar race game having columns that move in a vertical direction. The object of the game is to hit a target causing actuation of the column in the vertical direction. The first column to reach a uppermost point activates a detection device which stop... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6672557 | Laptop computer support board with lamp A laptop computer support board with lamp for supporting a laptop computer and providing light over the computer. The device has a support board on which the keyboard bottom surface rests, a lamp assembly, and a vent portion for allowing dispersion of the... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6558017 | Lighting system employing bi-directional optics for illuminating product display unit A modular lighting system for illuminating products supported upon various vertically arranged shelves of a display unit includes a housing attached to a first shelf, with the housing including at least one transparent panel which permits an internal illu... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6502519 | Columnar race game A columnar race game having columns that move in a vertical direction. The object of the game is to hit a target causing actuation of the column in the vertical direction. The first column to reach a uppermost point activates a detection device which stop... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6450106 | Portable display assembly A portable display assembly is disclosed including an elongated, curved S-shaped frame having handles extending therefrom. A pair of wheels are operably disposed on an axle attached to a lower end of the frame, and two prongs extend from the lower end of ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6296335 | Luminous rod used to support revolving shelves inside cabinets A vertical tubular rod used inside cabinets to support revolving shelves. The rod is made of transparent materials and capable of housing a neon tube inserted therein. The neon tube is electrically powered at the ends of the transparent rod.... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6240855 | Convertible portable table assembly A portable table assembly constructed of plastic and aluminum that may have a built-in shelving system, a lightbox for displaying backlit graphics, and lockable wheels for transport of the closed table and for movement of the open table. The table has no ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6179434 | Modular lighting system for product display unit A lighting system includes an illumination source arranged within a housing wherein the housing is positioned at a front end portion of a shelf of a product display unit. In a preferred form of the invention, thermal insulation is disposed between the hou... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6170961 | Illuminated cake stand A wedding cake layer is highlighted by a transparent plastic light assembly illuminated by a string of miniature electric lights. The light assembly supports a cake on a transparent plastic tray in an elevated position. The light assembly has one or more ... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6131523 | Reconfigurable apparatus for storing and displaying items A post with a series of generally parallel grooves defined therein and at least one shelf received, engaged, and supported by any of the grooves. A support frame has a base, a top, and cross-members disposed within and generally coextensive with the tubul... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6095056 | Scoring table with integral possession indicating sign A scoring table, for use at sporting events involving play between two teams and changing possession of a ball between the teams, includes a table top, support legs, a front section with an integral bi-directional indicating sign having oppositely directe... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5979337 | Portable three-way desk A portable writing desk which includes a light which can be positioned below the writing surface for illuminating tracing materials or can be positioned above the writing surface for illuminating reading, writing or drawing activities. A portable desk has... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5941176 | Display shelf A new display shelf for displaying model cars thereon. The inventive device includes at least one shelf unit comprising a top panel and a pair of support panels. The top panel has upper and lower surfaces, top and bottom side edges, and a pair of end edge... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5918932 | Illuminated furniture A piece of illuminated furniture (10) comprises a diffuser (12) built therein that spreads light evenly. A light source (14) is within the diffuser (12) to produce illumination therefrom.... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5911496 | Furniture having a neon display A neon tubing display device for creating a free standing table or for using it as an insert in a piece of furniture is characterized as a container member divided into upper and lower chambers by means of a separator plate. A neon tubing configuration is... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5899146 | Cartoon drawer with built-in lamp A cartoon drawer with built-in lamp comprises a disk, a tank formed on the central portion of the disk, a ground glass plate placed upon the tank and covering the tank to allow the light of lamp within the tank to transmit therethrough, a pair of position... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5876262 | Light table A light table having a table top surface fabricated of translucent or transparent polymer material, one surface being of a smooth and planar configuration, while the alternative surface may include a series of integral sockets, and into which various ligh... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5816171 | Rotating illuminating table A rotating illuminating table with a circular top portion connected to a stem portion which is mounted in a circular base portion. The circular base portion contains light bulbs and a rotational drive for rotating a top surface which is contained within t... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5769000 | Umbrella table having a built-in light source An outdoor umbrella table can be equipped with a modified central post structure that forms a protective cage for a kerosene lamp light source. The flame generated by the kerosene lamp provides sufficient illumination of the table top surface as to permit... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5758585 | Shelving system A shelving system includes a power track having an electric circuit connected to a power source, and at least one shelf structure including a top panel and containing a light source beneath the top panel to radiate light to the shelf structure immediately... | 06/02/1998 |
