Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8091969 | Wall mount cabinet system A wall mount cabinet is disclosed. The wall mount cabinet includes a rear section having a first end and a second end, and a front section hingedly connected to the rear section at a pivot point. The rear section has a cutout area adjacent the first end, and the cut... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8061789 | Storage device with pivot arm A storage device. The storage device has at least one pivot arm that is pivotally mounted to a support frame. A storage rod is attached to the pivot arm(s). The pivot arm(s) control the movement of the storage rod between a conveniently accessible lower use position... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7513580 | Overhead storage system A storage system for mounting to a ceiling or overhead structure comprises a mounting frame, a storage compartment, a lift mechanism and a tilt mechanism. The mounting frame is mounted to the ceiling or overhead structure. The storage compartment is coupled to the m... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7395765 | Rotatable table and method of use A rotatable table includes a shelf unit which is mounted on a support structure and a rotatable unit having a work surface which may be rotated from a horizontal position to a vertical position. The rotatable unit may be placed in (1) a horizontal position, (2) spec... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7293846 | Storage bin assembly for a refrigerator A refrigerator includes a storage bin assembly removably mounted to an inner liner of a door. The storage bin assembly includes a base portion having a frontal opening, and a face portion. The frontal opening is defined by first and second side portions, as well as ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7284735 | Apparatus for holding reading material, beverage containers or other articles employed by a bather Apparatus for releasable attachment to a tub or spa to hold reading material, beverage containers and other articles. The apparatus includes two tables movable relative to one another and structure enabling the apparatus to be used with tubs or spas of different siz... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7276659 | Enclosure having a closure member An enclosure includes an enclosure body section having a first side which is at least partially open. The enclosure body section includes a second side adjacent to the first side, the second side having a cut-out extending to and open along the at partially open are... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275656 | Tissue box holder A tissue box holder that has a substantially similar shape of commercially available tissue box is described. In one embodiment, the holder is substantially slab-shaped with two opposing side faces, a front flap that can be opened and/or closed, a rear edge face, a ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7254850 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7249700 | Compact storage unit and workstation for rolled and/or coiled materials A storage unit/workstation is described which allows efficient storage and use of several rolls of package wrapping material in conjunction with the tools needed to perform such wrapping. The storage unit/workstation includes a cabinet wherein the rolls of wrapping ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7246865 | Overhead storage system A storage system for mounting to a ceiling or overhead structure comprises a mounting frame, a storage compartment, a lift mechanism and a tilt mechanism. The mounting frame is mounted to the ceiling or overhead structure. The storage compartment is coupled to the m... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7234618 | Collapsible storage container for vehicles A collapsible storage container is connected to upwardly extending vehicle structure adjacent to a vehicle support bed. The storage container incorporates interconnected components which facilitate changing the storage container between a non-collapsed configuration... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7225933 | Mounted storage device A mounted storage device includes a mount for mounting the device on a vertical surface. A load arm is supported on the mount and structured to support an object thereon. The load arm is movable between a load position for loading the object on the load arm and a st... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219608 | Food preparation table A food preparation table of the present invention includes a pan holder for accommodating pans; an insulated wall surrounding the pan holder; even number n of brackets fixed on the insulated wall; n/2 covers, each having a pair of first hinge axles and a pair of sec... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7192102 | Control panel assembly A control panel assembly of a home appliance enables a planar contact to be made during a thermal fusion of a display panel to a control panel, so that a secure adhesion between the display panel and control panel can be established regardless of design contours of ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7168773 | Drawer expander A drawer expander that includes a plurality of trays that are stacked on top of each other. Spring-biased arms connect the trays together so that the trays will open when the drawer is opened and close when the drawer is closed. One form of the drawer expander can b... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159324 | Storage device for shaving razor, cartridges, or other stored items A storage device for a shaving razor replacement cartridge package, including a base member having at least one package-receiving storage region, and one or more covered packages that are each located in a respective storage region. The covered package contains a sh... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7070249 | Tilt-out door buckets for refrigerators or freezers An improved door bucket assembly is provided for a refrigerator or freezer door. The assembly includes a bucket pivotally mounted in a retainer mounted in the door, such that the bucket is movable between an upright position and tilt-out position. The bucket is open... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7065811 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063219 | Adjustable wine rack An adjustable wine rack supports one or more wine bottles in a substantially horizontal or inclined position. The adjustable wine rack generally includes a frame that may be rollably disposed within a refrigerator. The frame supports a bottle support that is adjusta... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7040024 | Razor assembly storage system A shaving equipment system is provided that includes a razor assembly, a replacement cartridge container, and a storage apparatus. The storage apparatus includes a body, a wall attachment mechanism, a razor assembly holder, and a replacement cartridge container hold... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7021728 | Hinge mechanism for a monitor of an overhead console The hinge assembly includes a housing and a monitor bezel for supporting a video monitor. The bezel is pivotally mounted on the housing about a pivot axis. A friction member is attached to one of the housing and the bezel and positioned and in sliding contact with a... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6979038 | Video monitor hinge assembly A video monitor includes a display housing which is carried in a stowage recess of an overhead console. A broad rectangular leaf of a hinge assembly is pivotally mounted at one of its ends to the console and is pivotally mounted at its opposite end to a rear casing ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6908163 | Bucket assembly for a refrigerator A bucket assembly for a refrigerator door includes a bucket frame and a bucket. The bucket frame includes a rear portion, opposing side portions and at least two mounting members. The mounting members detachably support the bucket frame on a plurality of support ele... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6905183 | Tilt-out door buckets for refrigerators or freezers An improved door bucket assembly is provided for a refrigerator or freezer door. The assembly includes a bucket pivotally mounted in a retainer mounted in the door, such that the bucket is movable between an upright position and tilt-out position. The bucket is open... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6896343 | Stud-supported storage assembly A stud-supported storage assembly for providing addition storage space upon a wall member. The stud-supported storage assembly includes a support assembly including elongate stud members being spaced apart, and also including a wall member being attached to the elon... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6857713 | Coiled hose storage cabinet A coiled hose storage cabinet is disclosed. The storage cabinet has a back portion, side portions connected to the back portion, and a front portion hingedly connected to the back portion. The cabinet includes an interior U-shaped storage channel for receiving and s... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6788997 | Medical cabinet with adjustable drawers The system for monitoring and dispensing medical items which are dispensed for administration to patients includes a data terminal (76, 338) which is connected through a network (82, 328) to at least one remote computer (84, 324) having a proces... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6755493 | Wall mounted cabinet having improved hinge design A wall mounted cabinet with an improved hinge design having a mounting frame, a cabinet body and a pair of improved hinge apparatus. The hinge apparatus includes a hinge shaft attachable to a side of the mounting frame in such a manner that the hinge shaft is slidab... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6616253 | Garment holding device A garment holding device for providing additional storage space on a closet door. The garment holding device includes a housing having a back wall, and a peripheral wall extending away from and attached to the back wall. The peripheral wall has an outer e... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6598829 | Hand luggage locker assembly with reduced-pressure means Hand luggage locker assembly for use in an aircraft cabin. The assembly includes a shell-like locker, a track mechanism for moveably connecting the locker to an aircraft structure between a closed position and an open position, and a lifting mechanism for... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6550878 | Overhead storage device An overhead storage device includes a storage container that is pivotably or rotatably mounted to an overhead surface, such as a ceiling or a plurality of rafters. The storage container is generally moved by a motorized actuator assembly. The motorized ac... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6527325 | Pull-down stowage bin restraint A pull-down stowage bin assembly (10) for a vehicle includes a frame (14), a bin (12) coupled to the frame for reciprocative movement between an open position and a stowed position, and a restraint assembly (20) disposed within the bin to selectively rest... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6439676 | Cabinet for storing soiled clothes preparatory to washing A clothes storing cabinet is adapted to hold soiled clothes preparatory to washing. The cabinet includes a body forming a plurality of chambers. The body forms a filling opening and a discharge opening for each chamber. The body is movable up and down bet... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6435634 | Document display shelf apparatus An office furniture system includes a furniture unit, such as a binder bin or main shelf, mounted to a partition. A display shelf assembly is mounted to the furniture unit, and includes a movable shelf, a first bent-wire support fixedly attached to the fu... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6416027 | Apparatus for retracting a television to a stored position and extending the television to a viewing position An apparatus for supporting a flat bed television on a door mounted on a ceiling, or a cabinet which is mounted to a ceiling. The door and television are selectively pivoted between a retracted storage position and an extended television viewing position.... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6411525 | Ceiling mounted overhead storage unit Overhead storage device adapted to be easily and inexpensively flush mounted on a variety of ceilings with little or no modification to the ceiling. The device is hingedly connected to a pan portion suspended from a ceiling and is selectively moveable fro... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6357842 | Overhead storage device An overhead storage device includes a storage container that is pivotably or rotatably mounted to an overhead surface, such as a ceiling or a plurality of rafters. The storage container is generally moved by a motorized actuator assembly. The motorized ac... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6354682 | Overhead storage device An overhead storage device includes a storage container that is pivotably or rotatably mounted to an overhead surface, such as a ceiling or a plurality of rafters. The storage container is generally moved by a motorized actuator assembly. The motorized ac... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6343845 | Multiple bar soap storage dispenser A wall mounted multiple bar soap storage dispenser allowing for the storage and drainage of multiple soap bars in the bath or shower area in which multiple soap bars are placed in individual pivoting soap compartments accessible by opening the pivoting co... | 02/05/2002 |
