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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7815266 | Cabinet for electronic devices A cabinet is provided for electronic devices. The cabinet includes a rack receiving a plurality of electronic device, and a climbing platform. The climbing platform includes a receiving member installed in the rack, and a folding stepladder slidably received in the ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7318616 | Vehicle filing cabinet A vehicle filing cabinet disposed between the floor of a vehicle's cab and seat for supporting the seat and for the secured storage and easy retrieval of files, other paperwork, objects and utensils. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7281774 | Object supporting unit As an arrangement to reduce an operational force to draw the drawer 3 forward from the drawer storage position 2, wherein at least a rear end side of a drawer 3 is supported in a drawer storage portion 2 in a manner movable along back and... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7017708 | Recessed step This device will allow the user access to a platform and also use the device as an additional step. It will be easy to move and easy to stow. Unlike a footstool it can be easily stowed under cabinets or chairs. A hole in the center section, which is the step, allows... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6926376 | Modular workbench system A heavy-duty workbench with strong metal legs and a thick hardwood top. The workbench can provide docking space for three modules that can function as an additional work surface when pulled out from under the workbench or when used alone. The modules can be provided... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6913331 | Gaming cabinet footrests A new player footrest is disclosed, usable as part of a gaming machine. The new footrest is mounted higher on the gaming cabinetry than was previously known in the art, providing a new and invigorating way to make significant changes to foot position, and therefore ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6880673 | Step having stored and deployed configurations A step assembly is stored in the overhang area of a kitchen counter when not in use. The step assembly is deployed into an extended position by kicking a vertically disposed front wall. Springs then cause a linkage to deploy that positions the vertical front wall aw... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6877828 | Under stair storage shelf system A storage shelf system for efficiently storing goods in the irregularly shaped area under a flight of stairs. The horizontal shelves include a narrow shelf on top and a deep shelf on the bottom, with any number of shelves with intermediate depths between, such that ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6802578 | Drawer A drawer assembly comprising a conventional stationary cabinet having a base portion having a frame assembly therein and a drawer slidably mounted in the frame assembly. The drawer having a bottom positioned substantially at a support floor surface level for enablin... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6637844 | Gaming cabinet footrests A new player footrest is disclosed, usable as part of a gaming machine. The new footrest is mounted higher on the gaming cabinetry than was previously known in the art, providing a new and invigorating way to make significant changes to foot position, and... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6439342 | Retractable step having additional step stored therein An apparatus having one or two steps at the election of a user. The apparatus is stored under a counter in a space that is normally wasted. When in its single step configuration the apparatus has a generally parallelepiped appearance and includes a transv... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6425457 | Collapsible step assembly A collapsible step assembly for storing in a drawer of a cabinet. The collapsible step assembly includes a staircase for ascending and descending from a surface. The staircase includes a first end and a second end. A drawer assembly is provided for pivota... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6402273 | Cabinet with pivoted footrest A cabinet includes a frame extending vertically upwardly from a base. Wheels are mounted to the base for moving the cabinet over a floor. And, an elongate footrest is pivotally mounted to the base at the front of the cabinet for providing posture relief f... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6371584 | Scale drawer adapted for under cabinet mounting A drawer mounted on a drawer housing which is attached to the base plate of a cabinet, the drawer being sized to contain a bathroom scale, and being movable inwardly and outwardly by attachment to telescopic drawer glides. A hinged door is mounted to the ... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6076907 | Drawer brace A brace that offers additional support to drawers attached to a roller-brace assembly when the weight or downward force exerted on those drawers potentially exceeds the strength of the roller-brace assembly.... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6015198 | In-car work station An in-car work station adapted to be supported on an front passenger seat and provide easy access from the driver seat. The work station has an immovable top surface located adjacent to the front of the work station which can be used as a support surface ... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5882097 | Step tool box A tool box includes a bin section for receipt of tools, trays and removable containers or compartments. A hinged lid fits onto the bin portion of the tool box and is designed to retain the various containers and trays in position when closed. The area of ... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5833333 | Combination box and stool A new combination box and stool for providing a container with a lid that may be used as a stool and support stand. The inventive device includes a bottom container with front, back, and side walls upwardly extending from a bottom wall to define a bottom ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5755498 | Compact sliding vanity step system A new Compact Sliding Vanity Step System for providing a pull out step for a bathroom vanity wherein a child may stand upon the step instead of having to manipulate an unsafe object adjacent the vanity. The inventive device includes a step slidably projec... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5735586 | Cabinet structure that is expandable into platform ladder A cabinet structure includes a parallelepiped frame having a top side, a bottom side, a front side, a rear side and two opposite lateral sides. A drawer is provided on the upper portion of the frame, having a front panel comprised of four boards overlappi... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5697669 | Combination stool and storage/tool box with rubber stopper receptacles and snap-on lid A device, such as a combination stool and storage/tool box adapted for use while placed on a floor. The device features a number of rubber stoppers to prevent inadvertent sliding of the device across the floor. To hold the stoppers in place, the device in... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5697470 | Extensible stowable ladder device A ladder device with integral housing, hinges, and axle for use in conjunction with independent support structures. The device utilizes minimal space within the support structure, transfers the preponderance of loads to the floor, is adjustable for varied... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5486043 | Carrying case having detachable step stool A carrying case assembly includes a carrying case portion provided with a first interior cavity and a first top opening and a step stool portion provided with a second interior space and a bottom opening. The bottom of the step stool portion is attached t... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5358067 | Folding step for mounting above an interior corner between a wall and a floor A folding step assembly is attached to a wall at a predetermined height above a floor and is movable from a stowed position to an operative position. The step assembly includes a step member providing a step surface between an inner and outer edge, an inn... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5352031 | Storage drawer unit for unfinished stairway A storage drawer unit for installation under at least one step of an unfinished stairway. The unit is slidably supported under the step such that it is readily extensible from the front face of the stairway in order to retrieve stored articles.... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5341897 | Collapsible and retractable step apparatus A collapsible and retractable step apparatus having first and second steps is provided. The steps are extendable from, and used in combination with, a shelf that resides a vertical distance above a floor. A support and suspension leg unit is free at a fir... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5238300 | Retractable step and tool cabinet incorporating same A tool cabinet has rollers depending from a bottom wall for rolling engagement with an underlying floor. A retractable step is carried by a support arm which extends laterally from the step and has an upstanding shaft portion which extends through an axia... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5228761 | Tool chest with sliding retractable step A tool cabinet has rollers depending from a bottom wall for rolling engagement with an underlying floor. A retractable step has depending legs and spring-loaded casters which support the step so that it can freely roll except when weight is placed on the ... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5107957 | Trash ladder A stepladder arranged to conceal a waste receptacle, wherein the stepladder includes a plurality of horizontal steps disposed at increasing heights; two side panels spaced apart and having indentations forming horizontal edges for supporting the steps, th... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5094515 | Folding step for cabinet doors A folding step for cabinet doors has a step member hingedly connected at its lower end to a cabinet door, such as a sink cabinet, and a support leg member which is hinged at its upper end to the underside of the free end of the step member. A magnet strik... | 03/10/1992 |
| 4986617 | Psychologically stimulating changing apparatus Described and claimed is a changing apparatus for an infant or young child comprising an elevated table with means for stimulating the interest of the child in changing or helping to change himself. The means for stimulating interest include steps or a la... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4937902 | Crib structure with slidable steps providing storage compartments A crib structure for a child includes a support surface for the child. A plurality of side walls are operatively connected to the support surface. At least one of the side walls includes a door opening and at least one door. The door is laterally slidable... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4846304 | Collapsible step apparatus for cabinet shelves A collapsible step apparatus (10) for use in combination with a kitchen cabinet shelf (101); wherein the apparatus (10) comprises an articulated step unit (11) and a mounting unit (12) adapted to movably secure the articulated step unit (11) to the unders... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4545628 | Tool chest with retractable step A tool chest for mechanics tools which chest is movable on wheels and has a retractable step affording easy access to the topmost storage compartments when stepped upon by the tool chest user. The step is horizontally movable beneath the tool chest when n... | 10/08/1985 |
| 4431080 | Auctioneer's podium assembly A portable auctioneer's podium assembly movably supported on casters that may occupy either a first or second position, which assembly when in the first is defined by a vertically disposable elongate structure that supports a shelf on which the auctioneer... | 02/14/1984 |
| 4373761 | Combined article mover and worker support A combined article mover and worker support comprising a plurality of stepped horizontal platforms or steps, at least one of which is supported vertically by vertical frame members, and a handle, supported by one of the steps, which projects vertically ab... | 02/15/1983 |
| 4366998 | Tradesman's tool carrier and support stand A combination tool carrier and support stand adapted for use by tradesmen such as carpenters, and electricians and the like. The device includes a rigid, generally rectangular base including a plurality of downwardly projecting, spaced-apart feet adapted ... | 01/04/1983 |
| 4135604 | Vanity storing step A vanity storing step utilizes an L shaped plate, one leg of which is secured to the interior floor portion of a vanity carrying a sink, the other leg of which extends upwardly towards the base of the sink. A pair of plates are secured extending transvers... | 01/23/1979 |
| 4033147 | Circular knitting machine with pivotally mounted access platform A circular knitting machine having a step attached to the machine which is accessible when the machine is in operation but can be moved out of the way when the knitting guard is opened to gain access to the interior of the machine.... | 07/05/1977 |
| 3959991 | Circular knitting machine with cantilevered, pivotally mounted platform A circular knitting machine having cantilevered split steps attached to the machine which are accessible when the machine is in operation but are moved out of the way when the knitting machine is opened to gain access to the interior of the machine.... | 06/01/1976 |
