...that after Walter Hunt patented the safety pin in 1849, he sold the rights to it for $400?
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7156459 | Stackable chair A stackable chair has a backrest mounted on back supports by resilient mount units for tilting between an upright position and a tilted-back position. Each mount unit includes a rigid coupling member having a lower portion received within an upper end portion of the... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7044550 | Rear seat having a backrest implemented with a back board A rear seat having a backrest provided with a back board includes a first link member, a second link member, a sliding member, an elastic member, and a stopper. The back board is arranged to be automatically deployed by the elastic member in such a manner that the m... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7011366 | Foot and leg protector for infant seat bouncer An apparatus protects the feet and legs of an infant from certain rigid parts of an infant bouncer seat while the infant is sitting and playing in the bouncer seat. A foot and leg protector includes a unitary and elongated, shell, wherein the shell is u-shaped when ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6860550 | Bucket seat fold out diaper changing table A bucket seat fold out diaper changing table located within a vehicle. The table provides a surface for use while changing the diaper or clothing of an infant or for other activities and objects that require a surface area. The table is configured as a plastic molde... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6464297 | Load floor seat assembly A load floor seat assembly for an adjustable seat is disclosed movable from a normal position to a load floor position. A seat base is adapted to be attached to a motor vehicle floor, at least one seat back arm is pivotably mounted to the seat base about ... | 10/15/2002 |
| 5704683 | Multi-purpose convertible furniture A convertible furniture article (1) can be configured alternatively to provide a bench-type seat, a picnic table or work bench, or a platform or staging. The article has a rigid base frame (2) which supports a seat (4) and a movable top structure that can... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5628551 | Valet with storage compartment for storing items A valet comprises a frame having a first storage box pivotally secured to the frame. The first storage box includes a front panel and a rear panel, an internal chamber formed therein and a lid for providing access to the internal chamber. The storage box ... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5123697 | Multiposition chair A multiple-position chair has a main frame, a lower frame, and an intermediate frame. The main frame has a pair of parallel longitudinal side bars having lower ends normally engaging the ground and upper ends and a transverse bar interconnecting the lower... | 06/23/1992 |
| 4913488 | Convertible bench and table top assembly A locking member for use on a article of furniture, the article of furniture having frame means carrying a fixed seat section and a movable common section, the support member rotatably mounted on the frame and movable from a first non-locked seat back pos... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4662675 | Folding seats, benches and tables A folding seat/table arrangement has transverse seat members (10,12) and transverse backrest/table top members (14,16) carried on transversely-spaced folding frames (18). In those frames, backrest supports (34) are pivotable relative to seat member carrie... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4491363 | Combination foldable table and bench unit A combined foldable table and bench unit embodies a pair of elongated seats arranged in parallel, spaced relation to each other. Transverse, vertically extending frame supports mounted adjacent the ends of each seat support the seats above a supporting su... | 01/01/1985 |
| 4211449 | Convertible and collapsible bench/table combination An improved, space-saving bench/table combination assembly which is convenient, compactable and storable, as well as being exceptionally stable and steady in fully expanded disposition, comprises a bench section or portion having pivotally attached theret... | 07/08/1980 |
| 4194784 | Bench back rest convertible to locked table top The present invention relates to an improved apparatus for use in connection with a convertible table, seat structure whereby the back portion of the seat can be moved to a position relative to the seat portion of the seat such that the back portion funct... | 03/25/1980 |
| 3957302 | Furniture combination A furniture combination including a seat and a table mounted on the seat for movement between a position of use in front of the seat and a storage position wherein the table top is disposed in an edgewise upright position at the rear of the seat. The tabl... | 05/18/1976 |