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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7325872 | Rocker and method of using the same A rocker that may be used to entertain an infant. In one embodiment, the rocker includes a seat portion, an activity portion and a connector. The connector is coupled to the seat portion and to the activity portion. In one embodiment, the seat portion and the activi... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7272865 | Support and method of using the same An apparatus or support having a frame that can be disposed in an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The frame includes a first end portion, a second end portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, and several connectors. Each of the con... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7198081 | Log splitter A portably log splitter is provided. The log splitter comprises a base having a pair of one-piece side members, and a support member to which the one-piece side members are attached. The support member and the one-piece side members form a seat that is adapted to re... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7181783 | Multi-function room furnishing system having articulating separable components An articulated furnishing system consisting of a reconfigurable mattress and a foundation composed of multiple separable components. The articulated furnishing system is adaptable between a bed configuration, a seating area configuration, and a work surface configur... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178139 | Executable file system for an embedded computer Binary files in an executable file system can be directly executed by the central processing unit at the location in which the binary files are stored. A pre-runtime tool can traverse a replica directory hierarchy in a host/loading computer to fill an internal data ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7134727 | Sofa lovers' sofa In some embodiments of the sofa lover's sofa, a sofa or the like can have an end cushion comprising a lower stationary member approximating the height of an armrest of the sofa and a rotatable upper member that may be rotated to overlie an armrest of the sofa. Thus,... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7114205 | Collapsible bed frame A collapsible bed frame (18) for supporting a mattress, the collapsible frame (18) having a number of frame members (32). A number of pivots (34) connect pairs of the frame members (32) at the midpoints of the frame members (32 | 10/03/2006 |
| 7017201 | Table structure which can be converted into a bed The present invention relates to a table structure that can be converted into bed or table according to user's needs. Wherein a base frame of the present invention is respectively provided with a bed having two L-shape side frames and a table having two side shelves... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7000876 | Tray for ladder bracket A tray for use in conjunction with a ladder bracket includes a plurality of upwardly opening compartments that may be used to hold paint, tools, or other painting supplies or implements. The bottom of the painter's tray is provided with structural features to engage... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6976732 | Convertible furniture system comprised of modular convertible box frames and methods of forming various furniture configurations therefrom Modular convertible furniture systems include a pair of similar open-ended box frame assemblies which are nestable one within the other. A pair of slotted support rails are attached pivotally at respective opposing corners of one of the box frame assemblies so as to... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6934981 | Combination bassinet, changing table and bedside sleeper A combination bassinet, bedside sleeper and changing table apparatus including a supporting frame having a rocking feature convertible through adjustable locking casters for easy rolling. A fabric member comprised of sidewalls and a skirt is draped over the frame. T... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6931676 | Corner bed arrangement A corner headboard formed of a three sided structure that may be positioned in a corner of the room with the bed extending angularly therefrom. ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6918980 | Turn-up device for making a molded body of an air spring for a vehicle wheel suspension or a lift axle A turn-up device (40) for making a molded body of an airspring on a mechanical drum having expandable end portions. The device (40) comprises a support member (42), a plurality of turning arms (44) pivotally mounted to the support member ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6912929 | Multi-piece crankshaft construction A multi-piece crankshaft having a shaft with two ends and in which the shaft is adapted to rotate about its shaft axis and a crankpin with at least one indentation. The shaft and crankpin are placed within a mold having a first mold cavity corresponding in shape to ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6629321 | Apparatus for and method of displaying and transporting human remains A support structure is configured into the appearance of a day bed. A body supporting and transporting tray is removably positioned atop the support structure and comprises a bottom, a pair of opposed sides and a pair of opposed ends. Each end includes a ... | 10/07/2003 |
| 5913769 | Combination desk and bed A combination desk and fold-out bed comprises a desk top supported on side panels; a pair of movable pedestals that fit in a front area of a desk opening under the desk top and adjacent inner sides of the side panels, the pedestals being removable from th... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5639141 | Recreational vehicle having convertible frontal seating to provide dinette and sleeping facilities A system or structure allowing conversion of the front area seating of a van to a dinette for two and/or four persons and to a single and/or double bed. The structures provided enable the front passenger seat to rotate 360 degrees and slide over a positio... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5440768 | Combination bed and table A combination bed and table which has two outer planar members and one inner planar member which in a first position form a horizontal bed surface with the members in a co-planar relationship and which are relatively movable to a second position at which ... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5396846 | Utility/activity table and activity board therefor An activity table is made from a plurality of stackable cots and a top surface which is placed on the uppermost cot. The activity table may clamp onto particular components of the formed cots. The top surface applies as a cover on to the top of the stacke... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5263424 | Utility/activity structure and activity board therefor An activity table is made from a plurality of stackable cots and a top surface which is placed on the uppermost cot. The activity table may clamp onto particular components of the formed cots. The top surface applies as a cover on to the top of the stacke... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5022388 | Patient table apparatus A patient table apparatus having a pad for supporting a patient with at least two sections, a lower body section which will tilt with respect to an upper body section about an axis transverse to the pad. The apparatus includes a spring mechanism to impart... | 06/11/1991 |
| 4926783 | Recreational boat seat/sun deck A marine vehicle comprising a first generally vertical wall, a second generally vertical wall extending generally perpendicular to the first wall, a first seat bottom member, a second seat bottom member, a hinge mechanism supporting the first seat bottom ... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4879962 | Convertible dinette/sleeper for recreational boat A marine vehicle comprising a hull, and a convertible dinette/sleeper apparatus including a base supported by the hull and including a generally horizontal upper surface having therein a recess, a table portion having a generally planar upper surface, and... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4707871 | Folding bed-table means A folding bed-table wherein the bed is convertible into a table, single or double desk, lounge or the like which includes a base frame having a pair of coextensive side members, extension members pivotally connected at one end to the free ends of the side... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4616370 | Furniture An article of furniture having three panels each of which has a pair of spaced members which are interconnected by transverse members, two pairs of spaced members being interconnected by pivots and the other pairs of spaced members being interconnected by... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4539722 | Sofa-bed-dining table combination A expandable mobile house trailer which includes a relatively rigid main body portion having a floor structure and opposite pairs of vertical side and end walls thereabout. Two parallel arch beam supports are located inside of the main body portion. Each ... | 09/10/1985 |
| 4506927 | Convertible table, chair, and bed combination A convertible table, chair and bed combination is provided and consists of a first flat frame member having four legs, a second flat frame member and a third flat frame member having four legs. The second flat frame member is pivotally connected to top of... | 03/26/1985 |
| 4343054 | Sofa bed combination A floor-supported sofa frame has a bolster support back adjoined with end walls which are further interconnected by a crossplate enclosing an area containing a cushion support member spaced above the floor. The space between the cushion support member and... | 08/10/1982 |
| 4277856 | Article of furniture An article of furniture which comprises first and second support members and at least one planar member supported by at least one of the support members, the support members being movable between first positions at which the planar member is substantially... | 07/14/1981 |
| 4180878 | Waterbed frame A waterbed frame including a support structure for supporting a water mattress, a support ledge for supporting a user while the user is getting into or out of the waterbed, and a transition member to help the user transfer from the support ledge to the wa... | 01/01/1980 |
| 3952342 | Multipurpose furniture An article of furniture basically comprising a combination bed and table, such as a drawing table. Four vertically disposed columns support a bed platform upon which a mattress may be located, and a table is supported directly above the bed platform on th... | 04/27/1976 |
