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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7942485 | Deployable workstation A desk unit assembly deployable from a closed position to an open position. The desk unit assembly has a desk portion and a chair assembly. The desk portion has a top, two opposed and vertically extending sidewalls, a rear wall and a front wall, the top, sidewalls, ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7278644 | Portable workspace for laptop computers A portable workspace for laptop computers that includes a main compartment configured to store computer peripherals and work materials in one or more storage spaces therein and a work surface area configured to securely store a laptop computer between a lid pivotall... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275796 | Device for facilitating medical examination A device for facilitating a medical examination includes a movable body having a storage compartment therein and a door member movably mounted to the body for at least partially covering the storage compartment. A supporting unit is mounted to the body for supportin... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7261384 | Armoire The armoire includes a concealed, removable bench containing two drawers. In use the bench is removed for seating purposes and the doors of the armoire are opened. A shelf is provided for various tasks such as for use as a make-up counter. A mirror on the inside of ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7142417 | Modular communication fixture for installation on board of a passenger conveyance A modular communication fixture is constructed for installation in a passenger conveyance particularly a passenger aircraft cabin. The fixture includes first components for the use and/or benefit of passengers and second components for the use by on board personnel ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6712711 | Entertaining system A entertaining system for entertaining guests. The entertaining system includes a buffet assembly comprising a main member and a plurality of drawers. Each of the drawers is extendable into the main member whereby each of the drawers is designed for storing items. T... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6428124 | Health care kiosk with handicapped accessible seat A health care test kiosk includes a carrel body that supports a console housing and has a vacant knee-space beneath the console housing. The carrel body includes a support side panel forming a lateral side and extending beyond the console housing and the ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 5938281 | Seating structure for child A seating structure for a child is provided. The seating structure includes a box open at an upper end. The box includes a bench positioned within the box.... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5927835 | Article of furniture An article of furniture has a desk part having an inner space, a chair part pivotally connected to the desk part around a substantially vertical axis between an operative position in which the chair part is spaced from the desk part so that a user can sit... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5882095 | Portable prayer altar A portable prayer altar including an enclosure having an open rear wall facing the user. A padded kneeling mechanism is pivotally attached to the interior bottom wall and is movable between a lowered position for use, and a raised position for storage. A ... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5803562 | Self-contained portable office A portable and transportable workstation having a cabinet having opposed side walls joined to an upright rear wall extending therebetween, the cabinet defining an interior compartment accessible through an open upright front side, and a door connected by ... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5662396 | Bedside cabinet for storing appliances A bedside cabinet having a generally U-shaped forward access area within which a portable commode may be stored. The cabinet includes an upper drawer cabinet section an a pivoting top panel under which is stored an adjustable shelf. The top panel is pivot... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5601348 | Multi-configuration furnishing elements An assembly comprising one or more stationary wall units, each having a recess into which rigid platform is pivotally mounted. The platform forms a wall portion in its closed position, and a bed or couch in its open position. A second smaller platform or ... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5584548 | Office armoire An armoire is disclosed which can be opened to provide a compact interior office including a tiered desktop. The armoire additionally provides for a shelving support system which can be arranged, as needed, to support, for example, various components of a... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5547270 | Compact desk with locking enclosure A novel compact work desk assembly which is completely contained within a single locking enclosure. The assembly includes a chair with a fold-down backrest, multiple drawers contained within a drawer assembly, at least two extendible work surfaces, and at... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5452950 | Desk-station, computerized school desk A school desk or table with a smooth writing surface (88), which when in the open position (FIGS. 4 , and 4A) can be utilized as a computer work station on a local area network. The video display (14) is of the thin variety (LCD type); the input device (3... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5429432 | Collapsible playroom A folding, collapsible playroom adapted for compact storage which is designed to encourage active and creative play by children as opposed to passive activities such as watching television. The playroom has first and second frames having transversely spaced ap... | 07/04/1995 |
| 4961607 | Vehicle cabinet A recreation vehicle cabinet has a table leaf extensible across the center aisle and a pair of seats swingable about the front corner posts of the cabinet into and out of the cabinet interior.... | 10/09/1990 |
| 4736998 | Compact work bench with nestable seat The invention provides a compact work bench in which the seat is nestable within a cabinet-like base. A panel is provided to close the cabinet, concealing the seat that is nested within. The exterior of the cabinet is finished to resemble and be compatibl... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4733924 | Combination packing case and desk A combination packing case and desk includes a shelf unit adapted to secure a plurality of articles during shipping. A hollow seating member having an open bottom is adapted to be received about the upper portion of the shelf unit to protect the articles ... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4333682 | Space case drummers throne combination A drummer's storage case; the device including a hollow box, a front hinged door, a handle on the side, casters or wheels on the other side and an adjustable, removable seat assembly that is stored inside the box while the case can be easily moved when tr... | 06/08/1982 |
| 4062605 | Portable seating apparatus A portable seating bench for positioning subjects for anthropometric measments provides a flat surface upon which a subject may be seated, the flat surface comprising a part of a containing means. Supporting structure is provided to support the flat surf... | 12/13/1977 |
| 3984162 | Utility wagon A utility wagon for use with outdoor living equipment which includes a floor, upstanding side and back members and a generally planar shelf member. Depending generally planar dividers are carried by the shelf member and upstanding generally planar divider... | 10/05/1976 |
| 3959992 | Circular knitting machine with attached stool member A circular knitting machine having a step attached to the machine which is accessible when the machine is in operation but moves out of the way when the knitting machine guard is opened to gain access to the interior of the machine.... | 06/01/1976 |
