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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7585022 | Vehicle seat system, especially for aircraft A vehicle seat system, especially for aircraft, has seat components such as a backrest (5) and a seat part (3) bordered at least on one side by a console (9) forming the arm rest. An arm-like operating part (13) extends at least partially... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7419211 | Vehicle seat, especially an aircraft passenger seat A vehicle seat, especially an aircraft passenger seat, has seat components such as the seat part, backrest and at least one console (10) which laterally borders the seat part, which forms an armrest, and which has a holder (12). In the holder (12 | 09/02/2008 |
| 7413229 | Holder for an electronic device A center console has an armrest that is hinged to provide access to a storage bin, and in addition has a compartment for an electronic device such a cellular phone, MP3 player or a handheld GPS navigation unit. The compartment preferably has a pivoted cover that clo... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7354086 | Cup holder structure for vehicles A cup holder structure for vehicles includes a housing at a console and having a receiving space defined therein, a holder part disposed in the receiving space of the housing such that the holder part can be vertically moved, the holder part having entrances positio... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7278683 | Child seat with object holder An adjustable child seat includes a backrest and a seat base and may be used with or without the backrest. The child seat includes adjustable arm rests. The height of the backrest and the depth of the seat base are also adjustable. The connection between the backres... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278681 | Vehicle console A vehicle console with unique utilitarian features. One feature includes a table member that extends from a compartment to provide at least a writing surface. Another feature includes a slideable armrest and tray device. The tray device includes a rotatable tray tha... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7261369 | Convertible aircraft passenger seat An aircraft passenger convenience apparatus comprising: a seat assembly; a support device attached to the seat assembly; and a platform having a top and bottom, the platform at least partially supported by the support device. In the preferred embodiment, the support... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243734 | Power tool with battery power supply The present invention relates to a power tool with battery power supply comprising a main body and a detachable battery package which are connected with each other via a securing frame and a locking assembly. The securing frame includes a guiding device, an locking/... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7180489 | Automated multi-task window assembly A window assembly includes a window frame defining a frame perimeter and at least one window mounted in the frame. A media panel incorporating a video display is associated with the window assembly and can be moved selectively into the frame perimeter for displaying... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7178871 | Seating unit A seating unit for a vehicle has a pair of seats facing in opposite directions with each seat having a seating space for receiving the seated body of an occupant and an extension space in which the legs of the occupant may be placed. The seats are positioned on each... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7147259 | Console and object holder assembly for a vehicle A console for a vehicle is disclosed. The console includes a body defining an opening and also includes a lid that is configured to cover the opening and a panel that is movably mounted relative to the body. The panel is movable between a retracted position within t... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7114755 | Automotive console having a double hinged lid An automotive console includes a console body adapted to be installed in the passenger compartment of a vehicle and includes a storage compartment having an opening for storing one or more items. The console further includes a console lid having a first lid portion ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114774 | Motorcycle passenger armrest A passenger armrest for a motorcycle is mounted on a pivoting strut that has an armrest pad on an outer end, and which moves from a position adjacent a side of a motorcycle passenger seat, to a position wherein it is remote from the passenger seat and is open so tha... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7104580 | Floor console A low profile floor console for a vehicle includes a pair of end walls. In a lowered position, the console permits pass through between two spaced apart vehicle seats. When raised, fabric or netting attached, together with the end walls define a storage area. In the... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7104609 | Longitudinal extension mechanism of armrest There is provided a longitudinal extension mechanism of an armrest that includes a main body of an armrest, a fixed hinge shaft being non-rotatably fixed to a bracket and serving as a rotation axis of the armrest main body, an armrest extension provided at an end of... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7093899 | Seating arrangement with an adjustable seating segment A seating arrangement, for a motor vehicle, with a lower upholstered seating part comprising a seating surface and a seating section with a top side which is arranged opposite an under-side. Said seating section can be guided in a displaceable manner by guiding mean... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7080866 | Through-seat holder for motor vehicle A through-seat holder for a motor vehicle has a vehicle frame having generally parallel longitudinal members and transverse side members interconnecting ends of the longitudinal members and defining therewith a throughgoing opening. The longitudinal members are spac... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7040699 | Stowable seat mounted display screen A display assembly stowably mounted on a vehicle seatback, the display assembly comprising: a support arm having a seat end and a display end, and a viewing screen, where the seat end of the support arm is pivotably connected to the vehicle seatback; and the display... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7025316 | Holder for a drink container The invention relates to a holding device (10) for a drinks container. For space-saving housing of the holding device (10), the invention proposes constructing the holding device (10) as a recess (14), for example, in a dashboard (12 | 04/11/2006 |
| 6997508 | Pivotable rear seat armrest with integrated entertainment system An armrest adapted to be pivotally mounted between a pair of rear vehicle seats includes an elongated base having a first end adapted to be pivotally mounted on a suitable armrest support structure located between the seats, for movement between a deployed position ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6997509 | Juvenile seat cup holder A juvenile seat is provided including a base and a cup holder. The cup holder is pivotably coupled to the base to move between a closed position adjacent the base and an opened position extending from the base. ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6969035 | Glass holder A glass holder for glasses having a narrow neck and a wider base has a vertically movable stand element formed so that a base of a glass is placeable on the stand element, at least two movable holding-down devices which are spaced from one another and in a holding p... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6954221 | Safety structure of a desk top LCD A safety structure of a desk-top Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is disclosed. The safety structure has a seat body pivotally mounted to a monitor, characterized in that the monitor is provided with two sections of elevation angle, wherein the first section of the elev... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6929304 | Flip under cell phone holder A cell phone storage pocket for a vehicle console comprising a hinged armrest, a flip under tray, and a hinged mechanism. This invention provides secure storage for a driver or passenger's cell phone while maintaining it in an easy to read location. Also, this cell ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6619738 | Armrest assembly with a storage device A storage device for a vehicle interior including a first portion connectable to a first vehicle component of the vehicle interior, a second portion releasably connected to a second vehicle component of the vehicle interior, and a middle portion located t... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6520576 | Vehicle armrests with removable beverage container holders Vehicle armrests configured to removably receive beverage container holders are provided. Armrests are configured to removably receive beverage container holders in end portions and/or intermediate portions thereof. Armrests pivotally mounted within passe... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6508508 | Armrest storage An automotive seat assembly for a compartmentalized pull-out armrest assembly includes a cover, an armrest storage compartment, and a seat cushion With an understorage compartment. The armrest storage compartment includes maneuverable dividers for changin... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6361105 | Folding chair with retractable cup holder A chair includes a chair arm (20) coupled to a frame (22, 28) and a cup holder (24) mounted to chair arm (20) for movement between a retracted position lying underneath chair arm (20) to an opened position lying away from the underside of chair arm (20) t... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6273502 | Ergonomically designed chair with adjustable keypad support arrangement An ergonomically designed chair having a keyboard support arrangement which is adjustable to suit the needs of individual workers, and which may be stored within the armrests of the chair when the keyboard is not in use. The support arrangement provides a... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6220658 | Retractable tray table A retractable tray table for use with a seat having an armrest on one side thereof includes a tray table connected to the armrest by a support arm and moveable to a first position and a second position. A pivot assembly mounts the tray table to the suppor... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6170786 | Transport accommodation A seat for, for example, an aircraft that has an open outer shell which embraces a seat portion, a seat back, a head rest and a foot rest when the seat is in an upright position. Also embraced by the shell are a pair of arm rests. The seat is reclinable i... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6095471 | In-vehicle cup holder The invention herein relates to a kind of improved in-vehicle cup holder and the aforesaid in-vehicle cup holder is mainly comprised of a mounting plate, a cover plate, a left clip arm, a right clip arm and clip arm rod, and is innovative in that protrudi... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5997082 | Stowable container holder A container holder includes a base for mounting within a recess in a vehicle accessory, such as an armrest or console of a vehicle, a cover pivotally mounted to the base and movable between a position substantially flush with the surface of the accessory ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5921519 | Pivotal arm container holder A tray-like container holder includes an arm which pivots outwardly from a sidewall thereof and is detented to numerous fixed positions to divide the tray-like area into one or more storage areas of different sizes to accommodate different sized container... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5853220 | Armrest for a motor vehicle seat having a storage compartment for an accessory An armrest for motor vehicle seats has an armrest body with a storage compartment and a cover which constitutes an arm support and is articulated on the armrest body. A receptacle for an accessory such as a telephone is disposed in the storage compartment... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5800011 | Expandable container holder A container holder has a fixed arcuate housing and an arcuate arm which is pivotally mounted to the fixed housing. The pivoted arm includes a first spring to move the pivot arm from a stored position to a use position and a second spring urging the pivot ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5791616 | Holder for two drink containers, especially for a motor vehicle The retractable holder for two drink containers, for example, in a dashboard of a motor vehicle, includes a slide element (16) provided with an insertion opening (38) for a first drink container. With the slide element (16) pulled out, a swiveling part (4... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5762307 | Retractable automotive cupholder for compact storage in an interior storage compartment A cupholder assembly for mounting within a recess of a storage compartment in a motor vehicle and being moveable between a stored position within the recess and a use position outside of the recess. The cupholder assembly includes a housing which supports... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5673890 | Hinge mounting structure A container holder is pivotally mounted to an armrest by mateably engageable hinge structures. The first hinge structure is located in a compartment in the armrest near a front wall, and includes a slot and a hole aligned with the end of the slot. The sec... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5667179 | Ratcheting articulable monitor support and presentation device A ratcheting articulable monitor support system accommodates storage and presentation of an associated monitor, and is usable with a base and a monitor-mounting member. The system includes an arm with a first end and second end, wherein the first end is p... | 09/16/1997 |
