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"To place a man in a multi-stage rocket and project him into the controlling gravitational field of the moon where the passengers can make scientific observations, perhaps land alive, and then return to earth--all that constitutes a wild dream worthy of Jules Verne. I am bold enough to say that such a man-made voyage will never occur regardless of all future advances."
Lee deForest, American radio pioneer ; 1957
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104849 | Expandable table device for diaper changes An expandable table device for allowing a user to change a baby's diaper or to care for the baby which is composed of a base, a storage compartment disposed in the base, and an expandable table component disposed in the base. The table component is composed of a plu... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7735941 | Gaming furniture Gaming furniture (10) includes a support structure (12), and an erectable and collapsible support platform arrangement (16). The support structure (12) defines a space (22) in which one or more video-game controllers (62) an... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7334802 | Combination portable cooler and retractable tray The present invention is directed towards a portable, insulated container with lid; particularly towards a portable insulated container with lid and attached tray for movement between a stowed and elevated position above the surface of the container lid capable of s... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7327562 | Laptop computer case A laptop computer case. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are a laptop computer case comprising a housing (the housing defines a top portion, bottom portion, front, back, left side, and right side), and legs coupled to the bottom portion of the housing (... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7278537 | Portable gift wrapping center for storing wrapping and stationary supplies and facilitating the use thereof A portable gift wrapping center includes a storage compartment having a storage area for accommodating rolls of wrapping paper and accessories. A primary lid is hinged to the back wall of the compartment and defines a centrally located shallow storage area for writi... | 10/09/2007 |
| 6953222 | Portable utility stand A portable utility stand that integrates the equipment required by users such as musicians, artists, and surveyors. These users generally require a lighted work platform, a tool or instrument support, a comfortable adjustable seat, a storage area for equipment such ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6929268 | Audio mixing console flight case A flight case (24) for shipping and supporting an audio mixing console (26), having a main platform frame (28) that includes a pair of collapsible legs (30) each with reversible swivel casters (36) and a plurality of upright socket... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6761119 | Storage and table unit A storage chest that converts into a table. The storage chest includes a cover that detaches from the storage unit and, when legs are added, converts to a table top. The cover/table top includes grooved slots for holding beverage containers. Table legs are stored wi... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6663202 | Transportable medical cart and methods of assembly and use thereof A transportable medical cart includes a frame assembly and a plurality of panels removably mounted on the frame assembly including a horizontal top panel, a pair of side panels and a pair of extension panels. The side panels are movable from a retracted p... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6068355 | Portable workstation A portable workstation or office foldable into a transportable unit including top and bottom parts hingedly connected to one another so that the top part is pivotable with respect to the bottom part between open and closed positions. A table top is dispos... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5683157 | Portable kitchen and system for storing and preparing food A portable kitchen for storing and preparing food products comprising a main box having a table, a sink detachably connected to and covering the main box, and a front panel pivotally attached to the main box where the front panel opens to provide access t... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5516202 | Collapsible artist's palette A collapsible artist's water color palette comprising a plurality of rectangular trays non-fixedly attached to one another such that simple manipulation into a stacked, compact configuration for transport, or alternatively, a side-by-side, planer, configu... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5403082 | Fold-up, movable desk with movable audiovisual equipment end portion The desk includes a support frame and a work surface (24) which is similar to conventional size desk surfaces. The work surface (24) is movable between a retracted, vertical position and an extended working position in which it is substantially horizontal... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5110193 | Portable travel pantry A portable travel pantry has a rectangular main module for carrying food items and items relating to serving of food. The main module has separate compartments for conveniently storing eating utensils, food boxes, canned goods, and plates used for serving... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5078460 | Portable work station A portable work station that can be folded into a compact unit with the appearance of a briefcase. The unit is designed to give the user the comfort and efficiency of an office environment by providing easy access to supplies used in the course of his or ... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4919498 | Collapsible desk A portable, multi-use, self-storing, wall mounted fold down desk/work center providing interior storage with applications for home, office and institutional uses. A box-like storage cavity is mounted on a wall and may be positioned at various selected hei... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4779940 | Work-storage assembly An improved compact portable storage unit. The unit includes an articulated work stand which can be disassembled and stored in the doors of the unit. The doors of the unit are slidably removable and are used to form work stations and shelving on the artic... | 10/25/1988 |
| 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 |
| 4645275 | Portable carrying case and sound shield for a printer with a self-contained support stand A portable carrying case for a printer of a computer system that doubles as an acoustical enclosure and may be converted into a printer stand. The case includes a base and removable cover which are both padded with urethane foam to protect the printer whi... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4592603 | Furniture server/desk The server/desk is a multi-functional piece of furniture that is unique in a number of ways. Probably the most unique feature is that the top separates revealing a cavity in the back of the furniture that will hold an extra leaf for a dining room table. S... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4581902 | Combination storage container and table An improved portable cooler and auxiliary table is the subject of the present invention. The cooler includes an insulated container having an openable top to provide access to the cooler chamber. In one embodiment, an auxiliary top panel is provided with ... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4436353 | Portable storage device and table A portable storage device and table for outdoors activity which unfolds from a trunk-like container into a table, having a front shelf face which foldably lifts from the container providing support for the table surface, and the trunk-like base providing ... | 03/13/1984 |
| 4195889 | Camper box This invention relates to a compact, portable camping box designed to hold the necessary equipment for the preparation and serving of meals and which is readily convertible at the site of use to provide a table or work surface. It consists basically of an... | 04/01/1980 |
| 4131327 | Portable picnic and camping cabinet table A portable picnic and camping cabinet table for storing picnic and camping supplies therein. The cabinet table converting into an outdoor kitchen when set up and providing room for serving meals thereon.... | 12/26/1978 |
| 4102555 | Folding work table apparatus A work table has first and second spaced leg assemblies with a table pivotally secured to the first leg assembly for vertical storage positioning against the first leg assembly and a horizontal work position with a free outer end resting on the leg assemb... | 07/25/1978 |
| 4070715 | Combination bed and desk Combination bed and desk furniture is disclosed in which a bed frame and desk are mounted on a base for conjoint movement between raised and lowered positions. In the raised position the bed frame is pivoted upright where its bedding is concealed from vie... | 01/31/1978 |
| 4058355 | Teleprinter console A console for apparatus such as teleprinters including a box-like base or housing for housing the apparatus, a plate which is hinged to one side of the base and arranged to serve as a cover member in the housed condition of the apparatus and as a supporti... | 11/15/1977 |
| 4034518 | Portable cot and table convertible into carrying case A portable cot and table which folds into a carrying case in which bedding or other equipment may be packed for travel and storage. Extensions may be added to the basic cot so that the length of the cot can be increased to accommodate the particular perso... | 07/12/1977 |
| 3936110 | Combination cabinet fold-out bar A cabinet having a lower door which opens outwardly and an upper door which opens downwardly to rest on the opened lower door; thereby the cabinet may be converted into a bar. The lower door preferably has an extension hinged to its outer end which folds ... | 02/03/1976 |
