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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7699413 | Tool cabinet A tool cabinet has a housing and a hanging device. The housing has a work surface, at least one drawer and at least one opening. The at least one drawer is defined in the housing. The hanging device has at least one hanger mounted inside the at least one opening. Th... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7198239 | Keyboard support mechanism A keyboard support mechanism containing a novel articulating arm mechanism for permitting vertical movement of the keyboard shelf. The articulating arm mechanism has six major components: (1) a mounting bracket, (2) a mounting bracket support in combination with a s... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7198228 | Aircraft cabin crew complex A cabin crew area (10) of an aircraft (14) includes an aft area (16) with multiple galley carts (30). The aft area (16) has a fore/aft depth that is approximately equal to the depth of two or more of the galley carts (30). A... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7090316 | Tilting organizer A tilting organizer including a base section and a supply section movably connected to the base section. The base section being a single unit having no movable parts and including at least one sidewall with a groove formed therein. The supply section being a single ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7043810 | Modular sub-cabinet for motion furniture The present invention is a sub-cabinet readily insertable and removable from a larger decorative cabinet. The invention is comprised of a box-like structure having at least three panels perpendicularly disposed with respect to a floor panel and attached thereto, a l... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6902243 | Modular sub-cabinet for motion furniture The present invention is a sub-cabinet readily insertable and removable from a larger decorative cabinet. The invention is comprised of a box-like structure having at least three panels perpendicularly disposed with respect to a floor panel and attached thereto, a l... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6414844 | Portable information processing apparatus A portable information processing apparatus is configured to dissipate heat generated in a cabinet mainly from a part which a user hardly touches, and thus the temperature at a palm rest is suppressed. The cabinet includes a heat conducting spacer 16 prov... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6053587 | Portable workshop A portable workshop includes a storage cabinet having shelves in lower portions thereof for receiving relatively large, heavy items and drawers in the upper portion thereof for receiving relatively small tools, accessories, and supplies. The storage cabin... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5758933 | Combination maintenance center, firearm support and utility storage box A utility box for use in shooting sports comprising a top, a base, a front, a back and spaced apart ends defining a substantially hollow interior. The container further comprises a plurality of drawers for receiving a variety of tools, accessories and sup... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5707034 | Linkage system A linkage system (1) for connecting a first element (2) and a second element (3) includes a linkage arm (4) respectively connected at a first end and a second end (5, 6) respectively to the first and second elements. Arm (4) includes at end (5) two spaced... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5687651 | Table and storage compartment for a truck cab A combination table and storage unit for use in a truck cab having a base, a substantially planar table, a table storage receptacle coupled to the base providing a sleeve for receiving the table, and a table support. The table support is positionable agai... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5577818 | Pull-up table A pull-up table device with a generally C-shaped configuration. The base has a cut out recess for receiving and surrounding a sofa leg so that the assembly can be pulled up and the desk surface positioned over the sofa without the base impinging upon a so... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5497878 | Work surface extensions for tool storage units Work surface extensions for tool storage units comprising a horizontally disposed housing adapted to be located between a pair of tool boxes, the housing being of a rectangular configuration positionable in a generally horizontal plane with a periphery ge... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5454636 | Articulated desk assembly with enhanced storage capabilities A combination storage cabinet and L-shaped work station assembly. The assembly includes a base having a top work surface. An arcuately-swingable, pedestal-mounted top is supported above, overlies and is spaced upwardly of the top surface of the cabinet. I... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5302015 | Adjustable keyboard drawer A keyboard support having an adjustable keyboard shelf is provided. The keyboard support includes a base having a pair of upper and lower horizontal slots. A pair of bars connect the keyboard shelf to the slots. Inner ends of the bars slide within the slo... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5261735 | Deployable video conference table A deployable table stowable in and deployable from a storage compartment based upon a non-self rigidizing 4-hinge arch support structure that collapses or folds upon itself to stow and that expands to deploy. The work surfaces bypass each other above and ... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5228763 | Extendable storage element A storage element includes a body and a structure which moves the body between retracted and extended positions and includes a motor drive and two parallel links which move parallel to one another during the movement of the body.... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5130890 | Cable connector/adapter support for multi-terminal data processors A support panel movably mounted on the cabinet of a multi-terminal data pessor, carries retainers releasably holding cable connectors, disconnected from the processor terminals, in an orderly arrangement to protect the connectors from damage and facilita... | 07/14/1992 |
| 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 |
| 5080453 | Utility cabinet for mounting on sloping walls Utility cabinet for mounting on sloping walls, for instance on boats, has front and rear members, a top member and a bottom member, which form an enclosure. The plane of the rear member is at an angle to the plane of the front member to accommodate mounti... | 01/14/1992 |
| 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 |
| 5038539 | Work space management system A work space management system for dividing a space into separate work areas comprising a wall system having a rigid framework formed of rigid rectangular frames rigidly joined together at the edges thereof to form at least one work area, wire management ... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5020867 | Portable serving and storage cabinet A portable cabinet is disclosed having wheeled housing with an internal storage compartment separated by midsection into an upper compartment including an open sink area, a glassware area and a supply area and into a lower compartment having a refrigerato... | 06/04/1991 |
| 5005925 | Combination toy chest and table A combination toy chest and table has a top lid which serves as a desk top, and which is pivoted at one end to be movable between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the toy chest serves its normal function with the lid coverin... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4993782 | Swivel sewing machine cabinet Improvements to standard sewing machine cabinets are disclosed which provide for use of an additional sewing machine such as a serger. The improvements include a swivel panel secured to a side panel of the sewing machine cabinet which is hinged so as to s... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4991912 | Refuse storage bin An elongated, horizontally disposed cabinet of rectangular cross-section is mounted on wheels and is designed to store boxes or bags of compacted organic or inorganic refuse until they can be picked up by a trash hauler. To avoid the necessity of lifting ... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4989927 | Convertible dresser A front cabinet door, attached to the first and second side panels for swinging movement therebetween, so that said front cabinet door can assume an open position with a substantially horizontal orientation parallel to the flippable board and a closed pos... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4893885 | Modular kitchen unit A movable unit for a modular kitchen assembly is provided with wheels and is removable from a space provided below a countertop forming part of the modular kitchen assembly and includes a top which can be used, for example, as a chopping board or a meat-p... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4876835 | Work space management system A work space management system for dividing a space into separate work areas comprising a wall system having a rigid framework formed of rigid rectangular frames rigidly joined together at the edges thereof to form at least one work area, wire management ... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4805906 | Pinball machine construction A pinball machine construction having a horizontally hinged security door which includes a top control panel which also clamps the glass cover over the playing field. A variable ball delivery system is remotely actuated and variable to deliver the balls t... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4759560 | Compact portable repair cart A stable, portable utility cart particularly suited for doing "on-site" minor auto repairs has a frame with a pair of wheels on an axle about 1/3 from the rear of the cart and mounted on a lower shelf are batteries and a generator. An upper shelf is adapt... | 07/26/1988 |
| 4735173 | Animal transport unit An animal transport unit comprises a housing having a bottom, a top, a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls, the top being movable between an open position whereat the housing is fully uncovered to provide a top opening and a closed position whereat... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4709971 | Computer work station A computer work station for use with a computer system includes two sections, a front section and a rear section, pivotably connected about an exterior pivot axis. The rear section includes shelves for supporting some components of the computer system, su... | 12/01/1987 |
| 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 |
| 4565413 | Portable desk A portable easily transportable desk having a top planar working surface, a utility compartment and beverage stowage area, and compartmentalized file and paper storage, all easily accessible to the user. The working surface can either be tilted upwardly o... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4537452 | Lateral file receding posting shelf In a lateral file of the receding door type, the improvement comprising support means retained on the underside of a receding door for engagement with the front file frame vertical edges to retain the door in a horizontal position as a posting shelf. The ... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4519607 | Game table A games table comprising a first games playing surface and a second table top surface normally disposed above the games playing surface, the second table top surface being formed by two panel elements or two groups of panel elements connected to the games... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4515359 | Toy kitchen play center A toy kitchen play center device is disclosed which includes, in a unitary structure, a simulated stove, cooking range, kitchen sink, cabinet/refrigerator, telephone, kitchen canopy and ventilation unit, and further includes a folding table which is pivot... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4496200 | Desk top keyboard display terminal with an articulated keyboard A desk top keyboard display terminal includes a keyboard which may be latched to the front of the terminal or articulated over the edge of a desk to a level convenient for a typist.... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4488623 | Canoe travel box An elongate box with hinged cover is described particularly designed for canoe camping and travel. The box panels are reinforced at adjoining edges by square section posts defining flat spaces for receiving insulation panels flush with the respective box ... | 12/18/1984 |
