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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136458 | Clothesline apparatus A clothesline apparatus for holding a laundry basket and clothes pins comprising a bench component, a basket for placing atop the bench component, and a set of containers disposed near the front of the bench component, wherein the set of containers is for storing cl... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7503265 | Cooler table tray for installation around an umbrella pole A tray-cooler combination for positioning upon a surface, such as a patio table, about an upwardly extending projection, such as an umbrella pole. The tray-cooler combination includes upper and lower tray members, each having a central aperture, an outer peripheral ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7334593 | Umbrella support device and serving trays The present invention provides a support device associated with an object such as a vehicle tailgate or a residential deck for holding an umbrella with an umbrella pole supporting at least one serving tray to provide shade from the sun for a user occupying a portion... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322300 | Space saving table A table comprising a support for a first tabletop section having a first edge including a first recess and for a second tabletop section having a second edge including a second recess. A plurality of fasteners releasably joins the first edge to the second edge to fo... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7240975 | Portable bar with umbrella assembly A portable bar comprising: a framework having a front and back side and comprising a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and being perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7124694 | Umbrella table with inlaid turntable An umbrella table with an inlaid turntable is disclosed. The table includes a tabletop having a substantially planar top surface with a circular aperture therein. A disc is rotatably mounted in the circular aperture. The disc has a substantially planar upper surface... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7101000 | Portable bar with advertising materials A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two vertical support panels, each support panel being connected to the opposing ends of the vertical panel; a counter being connected to and s... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7077366 | Camera stand An upper section having a platform for supporting a camera, a lower section having an anchor for mounting into the ground, and an adjustment mechanism for vertically and rotationally adjusting the upper section to selectively aim the camera. In an exemplary embodime... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7044064 | Umbrella table with inlaid turntable An umbrella table with an inlaid turntable is disclosed. The table includes a tabletop having a substantially planar top surface with a circular aperture therein. A disc is rotatably mounted in the circular aperture. The disc has a substantially planar upper surface... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7007813 | Serving tray with function of keeping food fresh A serving tray with function of keeping food fresh in the present invention includes a rotary tray provided with at least one compartment; at least one receiving pan; and a base plate disposed below the rotary tray. In using, after a user puts ice cubes into the at ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004082 | Outdoor table, outdoor table and chair set An outdoor table and chair set in which the tabletop of the table is constructed to include a plurality of polygonal tabletop box panels abutted against one another and defining a center hole for the mounting of the shank of a parasol, each tabletop box panel having... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997111 | Collapsible table A collapsible table comprises a frame formed from a plurality of pivotally connected frame members, the frame being movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. A table top is connected to the frame, the table top including at least one d... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6948507 | Deck support for table umbrella A deck support member for locking engagement with an umbrella pole utilized in combination with a table so as to firmly secure the lower end of the umbrella pole, the support member having a cylindrical cross section slightly less than the inner diameter of the umbr... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6925754 | Vegetation support A new vegetation support for supporting the growth of vegetation such as vegetable plants and vines. The inventive device includes an elongate pole with alternating first and second sets of bores through it. The bores of the first set of bores are extended in a firs... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6913230 | Hair braiding and weaving accessory A hair braiding and weaving accessory for holding 1-7 packs or bundles of commercial or artificial hair while the hairstylist is braiding or weaving selected small groups of such commercial or artificial hair with a customer's natural hair. The device comprises a ba... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6908067 | Ground anchoring sunshade umbrella stand This is a sunshade umbrella stand comprised of a hollow pole, a steel spike, and an umbrella holder. The stand itself is hollow with a foot pedal protruding out from the bottom portion of the stand which is attached to a hammer which slides up and down within the st... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6889618 | Foldable table A foldable table adapted to be attached to a center support is disclosed. The table includes two planar sides connected by a hinge. The hinge allows each side to rotate between opened and unopened positions. This allows the table to be maneuvered onto a support stru... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6866054 | Portable table top tent A table top tent with two base structures (12), each having a plurality of cylindrical receptacles (14) and means for fastening a strap (18) at each distal end whereby the strap can encompass an end of a table (20) is disclosed. The strap... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6837386 | Space saving support shelf for column mounting A space saving support shelf for column mounting comprising pie-shaped segments which may be singularly or plurally attached and interconnected to a lolly-column or the like and wherein such segments are plastic molded in one integral piece for maximum load bearing ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6802265 | Universal table comprising an organizer base with detachable pockets; connecting, supporting, and adjustment mechanisms; and a multi-positional table A Universal Table with an organizational base, table, connecting, holding, supporting, and adjusting mechanisms for use beside any seating, reclining, or bed-type furniture is disclosed. The base provides ballast for the table and other attachments, and provides are... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6796319 | Portable cooler with umbrella A portable cooler is disclosed having wheels at one end, a pop-up tray table on top and an umbrella stand located at the wheeled end of the cooler. ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6705334 | Scriptured outdoor furniture The present invention 10 discloses scriptured outdoor furniture comprising an umbrella 12, swivel clamp 26, foldable table 22 and foldable chair 18. The umbrella 12 is of a size forming a canopy over the table 22 and ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6698363 | Extendable table An extendable table comprising a frame having legs, and first and second table top portions movably attached to the frame. The first table top portion has an end defining a cut-out. The second table top portion has an end that is opposite to the end of th... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6659546 | Party ensemble So that a device for use at beer gardens, wine gardens, parties, celebrations, or similar is gladly used by guests, is easily erected, and is stable, the tabletop element (1), the seat elements, and the roof element (8) are at least partially connected vi... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6516729 | Freestanding companion system consisting of an organizer base, a table and the connecting, supporting, and adjustment mechanisms A freestanding companion system with an organizational base, table, connecting, holding and adjusting mechanisms for use beside any seating or reclining furniture is disclosed. The base provides ballast for attachments, including a table, and provides are... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6487977 | Beach/outdoor table with cork screw anchor and umbrella A portable beach/outdoor table includes a table top adapted to be removably mounted onto the top end of a support pole. An auger is attached to and projects vertically from the lower end of the support pole. A diametrically-extending rod is attached to th... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6463946 | Table rotating device A rotating device has a turning wheel, a threaded sleeve, and a nut. The turning wheel has a hub having a center hole, a wheel rim, and a plurality of spokes connected to the hub and the wheel rim. The threaded sleeve has a flange and an outer thread. The... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6314891 | Portable picnic table for tailgate parties A portable picnic table for tailgate parties is disclosed that attaches to a trailer hitch receiver of a vehicle. The table includes a frame having a transverse main beam, vertical supports extending upwardly from the main beam, and a mounting member exte... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6298866 | Table umbrella apparatus A table umbrella apparatus having a base, an umbrella with an inner surface extending therealong, a tubular support affixed to and extending from the base and supporting the umbrella a desired distance above the base, and a fan connected to the tubular su... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6276382 | Adjustable canopy and pivotable picnic table An Adjustable Canopy, for use in combination with a picnic table or the like, to protect the users from the elements and which is quickly and easily removable in anticipation of severe conditions. Furthermore, a new design of Picnic Table, for use with the Adj... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6178979 | Table screen A flexible, collapsible screen for protecting outdoor table tops from bugs and flying insects is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment for use with a table having a central, vertical pole, it comprises: (a) a flexible, open screen material having a central... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6065466 | Barbecue and patio table combination A patio table and outdoor barbecue combination in which a burner pit is positioned in the upper section of a table central, hollow-core pedestal, and can be covered when not in use by a lid flush with the upper surface of the table slab. In the charcoal-f... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5996511 | Tray device for attachment to a vertical pole A support device that attaches to a vertical pole so that objects can be supported along the length of a vertical pole. The support device includes a platform that has a midpoint and a peripheral edge. The platform defines a slot that extends from the per... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5934634 | Carrier and releasable holder for supporting goods anywhere along a vertical post A goods carrier (1) which can be fitted to a generally vertical post (2) which supports, for instance, a sunshade or umbrella. The carrier (1) includes a generally radial, open slot (7) whose width corresponds to the diameter of the post, wherein the bott... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5848712 | Rotatable tray with elevated serving surface A serving tray adapted for use with a table having a table surface. The tray includes a generally planar tray member with an aperture located in a central portion thereof. An elevational member is affixed to, and extends downwardly from, the tray member. ... | 12/15/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5493976 | Table tray adapted for installation around an umbrella pole A tray for use on a table about an upwardly extending projection, such as an umbrella pole, is disclosed. The tray comprises a tray member comprising a central aperture, an outer peripheral edge and a radial opening extending from the central aperture to ... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5471800 | Furniture display A furniture vignette display. The display includes a plurality of different furniture designs separated by a partition wall connecting each sectional furniture design. The display allows multiple styles of furniture to be shown in the same floor space nor... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5417166 | Portable umbrella table A portable umbrella table is easily assembled and is affixed to the ground by a central hollow stake. The umbrella includes a shaft which is joined to a post which slides through the hollow stake into the ground to provide additional security and stabilit... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5335803 | Rotatable food tray for outdoor patio furniture A rotatable food tray for use in combination with an outdoor patio table having an umbrella. The food tray includes a centrally disposed aperture to accommodate the support post of the umbrella. A base support member is placed beneath the food tray for fr... | 08/09/1994 |
