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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7357238 | Expandable and collapsible modular structure An expandable and collapsible structural module is provided. The module includes at least three strut pairs, the at least three strut pairs being arranged end to end, at least three corners being defined by connected ends of the at least three strut pairs. The modul... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7310915 | Retractable column and method of forming The present invention is an improved apparatus and method for forming a retractable tower or column. The present invention includes pointed hooks wherein the hooks are attached to each section of a section chain, one in a horizontal direction and one in an off-set m... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7278245 | Radial-hinge mechanism A radial-hinge mechanism includes one or more elongated members arranged and interconnected into a unique, geometry-based, closed-loop assembly often resembling a multi-point star when in its fully-closed mode. The mechanism's signature function is its variable natu... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7258510 | Systems and methods useful in stabilizing platforms and vessels having platforms and legs Disclosed is a system useful in stabilizing a vessel. The vessel includes, but is not limited to, a first leg, a second leg, a third leg, and a platform coupled to the first, second, and third legs. The system can include a first brace coupled to the first leg at a ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255314 | Extendable support structures Various types of extendable support structures provide a lateral dimension that is defined by at least one lazy tong, and the longitudinal dimension is variable by extension and retraction of the at least one lazy tong. The extendable structure may include a plurali... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252108 | Collapsible shelter with flexible, collapsible canopy The collapsible shelter includes a truss and a canopy framework that provides a flexible, collapsible canopy that is capable of flexing and moving, in whole or in part, between a raised position and lower positions having a reduced profile from the raised position. ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7231801 | Panel conveying apparatus for a press line A panel conveying apparatus for a press line comprises a shuttle feeder and at least one panel position regulating device. The shuttle feeder is configured to be movable between presses. The panel position regulating device is mounted on the shuttle feeder and inclu... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7194842 | Portable observation tower A portable structure from which hunters and wildlife observers can command elevated views of wildlife habitat. Commonly called a blind, it can be constructed as a stand-alone structure and transported intact to habitat sites on, for example a flat-bed truck. It can ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7185861 | Collapsible display system The disclosure relates to any improved display system unit for holding display panels, photomurals, banners, signs or the like in a variety of sizes. There is also depicted multi-unit systems consecutively joined by hinged and straight connectors to form any desired... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7155872 | Open frames for providing structural support and related methods Open frames are disclosed by which structural support is provided, each frame comprising an array of slender members formed into a plurality of zig zag frame elements defining apexes, where the slender members of different zig zag frame elements integrally intersect... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7146925 | Apparatus for varying vessel hull geometry and vessels made therewith An apparatus for varying the dimensions of a hull of a vessel comprising an arcuate truss assembly having a plurality of members pivotally joined. The arcuate truss assembly is operatively arranged to form a portion of the hull. The assembly is operatively arranged ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7107733 | Deployable structure with modular configuration consisting of at least one collapsible module A variable support structure with modular construction includes at least one support structure module, which is bounded by joints (114, 115, 126, 121) of a first joint set that lie in a first surface, and by joints (101, 102, 113, 108) of a second join... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100333 | Loop assemblies having a central link Improved reversibly expandable structures are formed from novel loop assemblies comprising a plurality of links, each of said links having at least one center pivot joint and a plurality of end pivot joints, each of at least two of said plurality of end pivot joints... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7084787 | System and method for detecting key actuation in a keyboard A system and method for detecting key actuation in a keyboard assembly, which, in one embodiment, is used as a conductor to electrically communicate with an information appliance. The rows in the keyboard assembly are electrically isolated from one another, and each... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7052379 | Methods and apparatus for machining a coupling A method facilitates fabricating a coupling including a first annular coupling member and a second annular coupling member. The method comprises coupling the first coupling member to a machine assembly that includes a plurality of grinding wheels coupled to a tool s... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7044146 | Portable shelter with rolling element bearings The present invention provides an improved portable shelter frame having upwardly extending support poles and linkage assemblies connecting the poles. Within the joints of the linkage assemblies are rolling element bearings to reduce joint friction and provide reinf... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7017315 | Process and apparatus for insulating building roof An improved process and apparatus for insulating a building roof involves the use of a rigid thermal insulating panel supported between roof rafters. Brackets fastened to the rafters are used to support the rigid thermal insulating panels at a predetermined distance... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6981350 | Projection screen apparatus A projection screen apparatus is disclosed for displaying an image projected by a projector. The projection screen apparatus includes a collapsible frame and a removable display sheet. ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6972699 | Foldable keyboard A foldable keyboard having a plurality of folding keyboard sections. Each keyboard section includes a frame carrying a key set having a plurality of keys. The key set may be movable laterally relative to the frame. The frame with the key set is foldable with respect... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6953127 | Rapid deploy hazmat containment device A portable rapidly deploying hazardous material containment device is disclosed, which is adapted to receive and retain hazardous materials. The containment device includes a framework may be easily and rapidly manipulated between an erect open configuration and a c... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6938863 | Collapsible display system The disclosure relates to any improved display system unit for holding display panels, photomurals, banners, signs or the like in a variety of sizes. There is also depicted multi-unit systems consecutively joined by hinged and straight connectors to form any desired... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6926021 | Erectable canopy with reinforced roof structure The lightweight erectable canopy shelters include a plurality of legs connected together by an extendible perimeter assembly of link members. In one embodiment, the roof structure is formed by a pole members pivotally mounted to the upper ends of the legs so as to e... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6920889 | Collapsible shelter with flexible, collapsible canopy The collapsible shelter includes a truss and a canopy framework that provides a flexible, collapsible canopy that is capable of flexing and moving, in whole or in part, between a raised position and lower positions having a reduced profile from the raised position. ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6901714 | Tensegrity unit, structure and method for construction Tensegrity units may be used to form a tensegrity structure. Each tensegrity unit may include n face tension members, n continuous tension members, and n compression members. A bracket for the tensegrity unit may allow for adjustment of position of portions of the t... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6739098 | Retractable structures comprised of interlinked panels This invention discloses tongs-linkage, which, in its extended position, provides an essentially triangular-shaped surface, whereby the links of the tongs-linkage are themselves the panels that form the surface. Such assemblies may be planar, or, by use of intermedi... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6701949 | Erectable canopy with reinforced roof structure The lightweight erectable canopy shelters include a plurality of legs connected together by an extendible perimeter assembly of link members. In one embodiment, the roof structure is formed by a pole members pivotally mounted to the upper ends of the legs... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6591571 | Hub assembly for collapsible display panel A hub assembly for pivotally connecting the ends of support rods of a portable self-supporting display structure configured for a collapsed storage position and an expanded display position. The hub assembly may include first and second members and a conn... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6502597 | Erectable canopy with reinforced roof structure The lightweight erectable canopy shelters include a plurality of legs connected together by an extendible perimeter assembly of link members. In one embodiment, the roof structure is formed by a pole members pivotally mounted to the upper ends of the legs... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6223482 | Portable, easily composable supporting skeleton A portable, easily composable supporting skeleton which serves as a supporting structure of buildings composable in situ. The skeleton comprises a pipe-like spacer. Two dismountable node plates can be fixed to the spacer by way of clamping assemblies. Eac... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6219974 | Reversibly expandable structures having polygon links Reversibly expandable structures are formed from loop assemblies comprising interconnected pairs of polygonal shaped links. Each loop assembly has polygon links with at least three pivot joints and at least some of the polygon links have more than three p... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6152157 | One-touch assembling collapsible tent frame A one-touch assembling collapsible tent frame is disclosed. In the tent frame, the pole ribs are quickly coupled to the tent frame through a one-touch motion. The tent frame is stably supported on the ground since the interval between the lower portions o... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6148835 | Temporary housing frame A temporary housing frame is provided including a plurality of supporting columns. A first link member formed from equal length rod member connects two adjacent supporting columns. A second link member connects between the other supporting columns and is ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6141934 | Folding frame system with foldable leg assembly and method of erecting a folding frame system A folding frame system includes a roof assembly including at least three pivotably attached strut pairs, adjacent pairs of the at least three pivotably attached strut pairs defining at least three corners of the roof assembly. The roof assembly is movable... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6109283 | Retractable enclosure system A retractable enclosure for moveable areas such as barges or trucks and for stationary areas such as swimming pools and areas which must be covered at one time and open at another time such as those housing telescopes, cranes, reactors, etc. The enclosure... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6082056 | Reversibly expandable structures having polygon links Reversibly expandable structures are formed from loop assemblies comprising interconnected pairs of polygonal shaped links. Each loop assembly has polygon links with at least three pivot joints and at least some of the polygon links have more than three p... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6050365 | Scissors-type work platform lift machine with electro-mechanical based lift actuation arrangement A scissors-type work platform lift machine includes a mobile chassis having rear stationary wheels and front steerable wheels, a scissors lift mechanism mounted at a lower end on the chassis, a work platform mounted on an upper end of the lift mechanism, ... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5857648 | Precision deployable boom assembly A precision deployable boom assembly 10 for terrestrial and celestial applications comprises an extendable and retractable boom 12 having a fixed end 14, a movable distal end 20 and three or more cables 30 attached to the distal end to form a tripod confi... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5845451 | Telescoping polygonal figure A figure for positioning into a variety of polygonal orientations. The figure includes telescoping outer members pivotally connected to one another to form a polygon. The telescoping members can each be adjusted in length and angular orientation relative ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5761871 | Framework structure A framework structure comprises three or more primary constituent units each including two rigid diagonal members constituting the diagonals of a quadrangular lateral face of a solid and coupled together for relative rotation about a first rotation axis p... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5657584 | Concentric joint mechanism A joint mechanism having a movement between relative members about a center of rotation located at a point where a first line extends from one of the members intersects a second line extending from the opposite member is disclosed. Multiple joint mechanis... | 08/19/1997 |
