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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7062871 | Stowable ironing board installation providing increased storage capacity A stowable ironing board installation in a cabinet system provides increased storage capacity within the associated cabinet system by minimizing the volume of dead space. The ironing board installation may include a frame of a shallow height substantially shorter th... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6484993 | Pivotal arm lift for television display A display lifting device which is mounted within a ceiling plenum and is arranged for concealing a support framework, lifting arm and display within the ceiling area. A support arm for the display is pivotally mounted within the framework and is biased in... | 11/26/2002 |
| 5931549 | Computer workstation with movable platform A computer workstation has a rectangular desktop with an opening in it. A locking lid fills the opening when the desk is closed, thus leaving a reasonably solid and smooth desktop. When the locking lid is released, gas springs under pressure push a platfo... | 08/03/1999 |
| 4873811 | Shredder An improved shredder has a closing device stored inside of its housing or inside a door. As the door is opened to pull out a bag filled with shredded paper, the bag closing device automatically protrudes and the operator has only to grab the top parts of ... | 10/17/1989 |
| 4491979 | Combination electronic apparatus A composite electronic apparatus containing two different electronic devices in a single housing wherein the principal functional parts of the two electronic devices are respectively arranged on two adjacent surfaces of the housing. The housing is rotatab... | 01/01/1985 |
| 4382641 | Sewing machine storage cabinet A sewing machine storage cabinet is disclosed wherein a first portion is attached to a wall and contains a sewing machine attached to a table capable of moving from a vertical folded position, about a horizontal axis, to a horizontal operative position. A... | 05/10/1983 |
| 4312549 | Mounting arrangement for a sewing machine A mounting arrangement for a sewing machine is disclosed, comprising a cabinet having an aperture in its top plate, a base plate on which a sewing machine is rigidly secured and an elongated narrow plank member pivoted to the base plate and to an edge of ... | 01/26/1982 |
| 4290657 | Sewing cabinet with vertically movable table A sewing machine cabinet in which a sewing machine 43 can be placed in operable position, and the cabinet has as work table 17 movable between an upper position level with the bed of the machine and a lower position giving free access to the cylinder bed ... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4243281 | Typewriter cabinet A typewriter cabinet includes a fixed bottom, fixed sidewalls and a rear wall extending vertically from the base. A moveable front wall is hingeably connected to the base. A pair of hinged top plates serve as a top for the typewriter cabinet when the type... | 01/06/1981 |
| 4226486 | Convertible table structure for sewing machines A convertible table structure, providing a planar table top adapted, among other things, to support an open-arm or portable type of sewing machine, includes an apertured platform providing the table top and having a platform section fitting the aperture a... | 10/07/1980 |
| 4211178 | Sewing machine mount A mount system for mounting sewing machines provided with hinge pin sockets adjacent an edge of the work supporting surface, comprising a pair of elongated equal height mounting brackets having pins adapted to be inserted into and locked within the hinge ... | 07/08/1980 |
| 4183593 | Sewing machine cabinet vibration dampening using rubber magnets A vibration dampening member for a sewing machine cabinet having metallic hinges for supporting a work surface in a raised position. The hinges are fastened so that they contact a resilient compound exhibiting magnetic properties which attracts the hinges... | 01/15/1980 |
| 4123124 | Convertible sewing machine cabinet A cabinet and work table for a sewing machine having a convertible work supporting bed capable of conversion from a flat work supporting bed to a free-arm bed. The cabinet work supporting surface is divided into two parts, a fixed rear work supporting sur... | 10/31/1978 |
| 4089573 | Hinge assembly for mounting sewing machine in cabinet A hinge assembly for mounting a sewing machine in a cabinet includes means for adjusting the attitude of the machine in relation to the table top of the cabinet, in order to compensate for variations in structural tolerances of the hinge assembly and the ... | 05/16/1978 |
| 4018487 | Cam adjustment for tension spring of sewing machine head lifter mechanism An improved sewing machine head lifter mechanism for supporting a sewing machine head in a cabinet includes a support linkage with a spring support mechanism for the linkage. An adjustable cam member is provided for cooperation with the spring mechanism. ... | 04/19/1977 |
| 3986755 | Means for mounting sewing machine in cabinet A hinge assembly for mounting a sewing machine in a cabinet. The hinge assembly guides the machine for vertical movement to be selectively supported on the cabinet in two different positions corresponding to free arm and flatbed modes of operation. Additi... | 10/19/1976 |
