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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7849803 | Expandable table and center alignment assembly for such an expandable table An expandable table of the type in which a number of table top sections are caused to move outwardly and expand upon rotation of the table top and a center alignment assembly for such an expandable table. The center alignment assembly includes a first plate member a... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7455018 | Expandable table An expandable table of the type in which a number of table top sections are caused to move outwardly and expand on rotation of the table top. The table top sections are coupled to a guide plate, which defines the positions between which the sections move. The guide ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7311047 | Expandable table An expanding table of the type in which a number of table top sections are caused to move outwardly and expand on rotation of the table top. The table top sections are coupled to a guide plate, which defines the positions between which the sections move. The guide p... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7264551 | Four dimensional billiards A Playing surface (12) that introduces “movement” or “motion” as a fourth dimension to the traditional game of billiards by altering the natural inertia of the billiard balls is disclosed. In one embodiment of the playing surface (12), “motio... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7243447 | Ironing board expansion platform The present invention relates to a platform assembly and method that expands the surface area of a conventional ironing board. The platform assembly covers a converging end of an ironing board and expands the surface area of the ironing board. The platform assembly ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234604 | Systems and methods for displaying articles A configurable display rack and rack kits include one or more rack systems, shelves, and/or hangers. In one particular embodiment, the rack systems include display structures mounted to bases. A display structure is formed with a mesh backing in an inner area define... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226125 | Convertible bench table with magnetic locks A table includes a first table top section and a second table top section A magnet is positioned on the first table top section and a lock block is positioned on the opposing second table top section. The opposing first and second table top sections are magnetically... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7107913 | Modular terrain assembly A modular terrain assembly generally provides cooperating modular boards. Each board has a worksurface on a base, with the base elevated on legs. A tongue along an edge of one board is received into a groove along the edge of an adjacent board, thereby enabling a un... | 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 |
| 7093810 | Table-mounted bowling scoring unit A generally L-shaped mounting arm has one end for coupling to a bowling scoring unit and an opposite end for extending under a table top and including a mounting flange for securing the opposite end of the arm to the undersurface of the table. In one embodiment, an ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086544 | Support assembly for a hanger bar The present invention relates to a support bracket for a hanger bar. The support bracket has a body having an aperture that receives an upper portion of a support hook. The body also has at least two protrusions that secure the support hook to the body. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7040494 | Stock shelving system A shelf overlay for mounting to a shelving system having at least one horizontal shelf mounted at opposite ends of the shelf to a pair of parallel and vertical spaced apart shelving standards. At least one such shelf overlay is mountable onto corresponding shelves. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6994032 | Expandable table An expanding table of the type in which a number of table top sections are caused to move outwardly and expand on rotation of the table top. The table top sections are coupled to a guide plate, which defines the positions between which the sections move. The guide p... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6918341 | Support for securing cantilevered shelving to an insulated unit A support adapted for use between first and second panels at a joint includes a distal end including a flange, an anchoring end including a flange and an anchor, and an intermediate section connecting the distal end and the anchoring end. The intermediate section is... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6907829 | Shelf extension An extension for a shelf, the shelf having a substantially planar top surface, a plurality of holes in the top surface, and a front edge. The extension includes a substantially planar shelf portion having a front, back, and left and right sides. The front of the pla... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6883881 | Portable kitchen A portable kitchen is described and which includes a kitchen surface having a food preparation area and first and second sink areas defined by the kitchen surface; and a heat resistant surface which can be releasably mounted in a plurality of operable orientations r... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6874430 | Stationary power tool extension table A stationary power tool extension table includes a transparent support plate for positioning against a first side of a built-in table on a stationary power tool. Side plates are connected to an edge of the support plate for positioning against adjacent sides of the ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6694895 | Tray for supporting a computer keyboard and mouse on substantially a common horizontal plane The invention is directed to a tray which includes a base having an upwardly opening open-ended groove and a member slidable in the groove for limited right-to-left and left-to-right movements in a horizontal plane. Upper surfaces of the base and the slid... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6644370 | Device for enlarging a machine table A device for enlarging a machine table of a machine tool has a rectangular table plate having an end face which can be attached to an edge of the machine table via a retaining device. The retaining device includes a supporting strip which can be fixed to ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6497184 | Articulated modular table A pivoting structure for joining and supporting two co-planar surfaces (52) that pivot independently around a fixed point between the tables at one end on a pivot assembly (35). The co-planar surfaces are supported at the opposite end by a support leg (54... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6382109 | Self-leveling modular table and method of forming a level modular table A self-leveling table assembly comprising at least two table segments having multiple sides and a top surface, wherein each table segment has interface regions on each side, each interface region having a half-groove therein. The at least two table segmen... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6357609 | Adjustable display shelf An adjustable depth shelf mechanism comprises a fixed shelf mountable on a vertical support mechanism, an adjustable shelf mounted on the fixed shelf for inward and outward movement on the fixed shelf to vary the depth of the shelf, and locking means for ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6253898 | Equipment loading plank An equipment loading plank that is detachably mounted on a machine tool table and used for easy and safe installation and removal of equipment on and off the machine tool work tables. The equipment loading plank includes a flat rectangular shaped body wit... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6161488 | Shelf A shelf (1) for a cabinet. The shelf has a hinged flap (7,8) at either end. When the shelf is lifted, the flaps pivot downwardly under gravity to cause an effective reduction in the width of the shelf allowing the shelf to be removed between two front pos... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6112785 | Work table having auxiliary sliding table A work table includes a pivotal arm, a track, and a sliding table slidably engaged on the track. One or more pairs of wheels are supported on the arm for slidably supporting a pole which is extendible relative to the arm. The pole includes a free end port... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6085668 | Top board for tables, shelves or the like and a connector for board sections forming the top board or the like Provided is a top board for a table, shelves or the like comprising a plurality of board sections to be connected laterally with one another by use of at least one connector, the board section having an engaging part on the laterial sides, into which the ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6061980 | Cushioning pad A cushioning pad or mat for protecting a rig surface or alternatively, an article placed on the pad wherein the mat is made of elements which are laminated construction with a base layer of neoprene, or similar materials, and the elements are connected wi... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6041721 | Latch A latch comprises a latch plate, suitable for mounting on the underside of a table leaf, and a lever body which carries a claw, the lever body being suitable for pivotal mounting on the underside of an adjacent table leaf via a base plate. A retaining ele... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6000343 | Multi-configuration table The present invention is a multi-configuration table comprising a table top of four equal-area leaves capable of forming four top variations, and two base portions each having a top side with two cross members, and four legs distending therefrom, so as to... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5947628 | Table-top connector Two table tops or table-top parts (2,3) are releasably interconnected by a female part (6), with the associated table-top part (3) forming a channel at right angles to the edge (5), and a male part (11) with a bifurcated, elastically resilient coupling me... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5931209 | Slidable tool table extension and locking arrangement A locking extension for a tool table includes first and second rails slidingly mounted to opposing sides of the tool table and an extension having a support surface fixedly mounted to and spanning the first and second rails. A locking assembly for locking... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5819671 | Portable modular power system A portable collapsible wheeled modular telescoping power system and/or work table arrangements is provided with multi-oriented tool placement and fences, for safety purposes. Each power system is provided with means for coupling to an adjacent power syste... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5769560 | Portable stage module fastening device A clamp assembly for detachably joining two adjacent portable stage modules. The clamp assembly is attached to the underside of one of the modules. When not in use, a spring biases the clamp away from the attachment bracket. The clamp includes two resilie... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5758374 | Portable table assembly A portable table assembly including a table and a clamp. Plugs extend from a surface of the table and matingly engage and lock within corresponding receptacles in the clamp to secure the table to the clamp. The clamp is secured to a fixed position, and ha... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5720524 | Combination rotatable toy and stool A combination toy and stool is provided that rotates and simultaneously lowers when a child sits on the seat. When the seat lowers fully, the invention can be used as a stool. The invention includes a stool seat that has a helically grooved or twisted cen... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5628257 | Furniture worksurface unit and method A furniture worksurface unit for desks, tables, computer supports, etc. has a unique modular construction, comprising a top assembly with a skeleton-like top frame and a worksurface skin mounted on the upper side thereof. Leg frames are attached to the op... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5622118 | Convertible support apparatus A convertible support apparatus, such as a table, which has an expandable upper support surface. The convertible support apparatus is comprised of overlying and underlying support members which are connected by a pivot pin. The overlying and underlying su... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5598083 | Battery changing system for electrically powered vehicle A battery changing system is provided for an electrically powered vehicle. The battery changing system includes a housing for the battery. The housing includes first and second spaced crossbars. A battery manipulating mechanism is mounted to the vehicle. ... | 01/28/1997 |
