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Chen, Jose V.


Primary examiner statistics: 2648 patents; average approval time: 2647 days
Assistant examiner statistics: 477 patents; average approval time: 661 days

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NumberTitleIssue Date
7654207XY stage
An XY stage comprises a base, a movable table which is disposed on the base so as to be movable in an X direction and a Y direction in an X-Y plane, and a work member which is provided on the movable table. The XY stage further comprises: a first linear motor for gi...
02/02/2010
7472655Table top
A table top includes an exterior shell providing an interior region. An interior frame and a core are located in the interior region. The exterior shell includes top and bottom sheets and a perimeter bumper. ...
01/06/2009
7464654Table with integral receiving members
A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace inclu...
12/16/2008
7461602Table with foldable legs
A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace inclu...
12/09/2008
7461603Table including a plastic table top and an attached frame
A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace inclu...
12/09/2008
7461601Fold-in-half table
A foldable table may include a table top and legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The table top may be divided into a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly may connect the first section of the table top to t...
12/09/2008
7455018Expandable table
An expandable table of the type in which a number of table top sections are caused to move outwardly and expand on rotation of the table top. The table top sections are coupled to a guide plate, which defines the positions between which the sections move. The guide ...
11/25/2008
7455017Packaging system
A system for use in the packing of an appliance containing the pallet and corner members is provided. The pallet comprises first and second support members and a connecting cross member, wherein the cross member is substantially perpendicular to the first and second...
11/25/2008
7451710Actuator and table device
In order to achieve miniaturization and high accuracy in movement, an actuator comprises a stationary shaft extending in a predetermined direction, a needle movable along the stationary shaft, one of the stationary shaft and the needle having a permanent magnet, and...
11/18/2008
7444945Adjustable table for cutting tool
An adjustable table for a cutting tool adjustable table includes a guide track, a table surface movably mounted on the guide track and having a bottom face formed with a guide channel movably mounted on the guide track, and a plurality of lubricating members each mo...
11/04/2008
7434522Table top with a plurality of closely spaced depressions
A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace inclu...
10/14/2008
7428872Frame for a table top
A table may include a table top and one or more legs and the legs may be movable between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The table may include one or more cross bars and the legs may be attached to the cross bars. The table may also ...
09/30/2008
7421956Basket with extendable legs
A basket with extendable legs for easing the task of hanging clothes out to dry, the basket having a telescopic leg connected to a basket and a leg spring disposed within the telescopic leg to bias the telescopic leg away from the basket. ...
09/09/2008
7421957Overhead storage system
An overhead storage system includes support beams forming a frame to a deck around its perimeter and four corner vertical mounts for suspending the deck from a ceiling. The frame is preferably made of Z-shaped beams supported by vertical L-shaped corner supports to ...
09/09/2008
7406920Shelf system for storage and filing of objects
A shelf system for the storage and filing of objects is provided. The system includes at least one shelf unit having a quadrilateral cross-sectional configuration. Vertical longitudinal posts are disposed at corners of the shelf unit. Horizontal crosspieces are disp...
08/05/2008
7398738Workstation with adjustable height work surface
A work station with an adjustable height work surface includes a telescoping height adjustment mechanism. Stabilizers, spaced apart from the telescoping height adjustment mechanism, prohibit rotation of the work surface. A pair of guide members is attached to suppor...
07/15/2008
7398737Two-legged table for vehicles
A foldable table includes a table top including confronting sections that are removably engageable so that a rectangular top surface is formed when the sections are abutted. The top surface spans across the back seat of the vehicle and is position within the vehicle...
07/15/2008
7383778Sidewall game table
A table deployment mechanism is disclosed. In various embodiments, the table deployment mechanism utilizes vertical slides in conjunction with scissor members and a gas spring coupled to the scissor members in order to facilitate movement of the deployment mechanism...
06/10/2008
7380509Pallet and method of manufacturing the pallet
A pallet arrangement intended for one-time use only, includes an upper deck plate, bottom runners and spacer elements located between the deck plate and the bottom runners and functioning as pallet feet. The spacer elements include supportive tubular elements which ...
06/03/2008
7367273Diagnostic table
A diagnostic table for a medical imaging apparatus includes a sliding command input device by which a sliding command is configured to be input to produce a sliding movement of a tabletop, a first detector configured to detect sliding movement of the tabletop, a sec...
05/06/2008
7363865Tray adapted for mounting on a railing method of fabrication of same
A tray adapted for suspension from a railing edge includes a base panel having a pair of integral side panel tabs positioned on opposing sides of the base panel. An attachment panel, integral with a top portion of the base panel, is positioned between the pair of si...
04/29/2008
7357086Modular system of power and data delivery components and method of setting up and utilizing the components in a work space environment
A modular system of power and data components comprising a substation having power and data ports is provided. The system includes channels releasably connectable to the substation and supports. The substation, channels and supports are releasably and rotatably conn...
04/15/2008
7347148Shipping pallet equipped with a non-structural member carrying a readable device
A shipping pallet comprised of at least one layer of substantially parallel, structural deck boards attached to a plurality of stringers is disclosed. The layer of deck boards defines a three-dimensional, substantially rectilinear deck zone that is defined by a top ...
03/25/2008
7343865Rackable twin sheet pallet
A plastic twin sheet pallet and a method of forming the pallet. The pallet includes an upper plastic sheet and a lower plastic sheet selectively fused together to form a generally rectangular pallet having an upper platform structure. The pallet further includes a m...
03/18/2008
7343864Modular worktable and shelving unit
A modular worktable assembly and a shelving unit are described. The modular worktable assembly has a pair of side panels with a tabletop secured over a top end thereof. A rear, hollow cross-channel is secured between rear vertical end posts of the side panels and ha...
03/18/2008
7341005Concession tray
A concession tray for selectively supporting concessions in a substantially horizontal position relative to a stadium seat, thereby facilitating the comfort and enjoyment of a patron at a performance or event. A retaining flange is coupled to the concession tray and...
03/11/2008
7337729Modular shelving
A modular shelving made of metal or other suitable material, having a plurality of risers or vertical elements with a polygonal section connected by horizontal elements such as longitudinal members with a lower side facing the floor surface and cross members to form...
03/04/2008
7337728Collapsible folding article of furniture
A collapsible folding article of furniture, including a top member forming a generally planar top support surface, a bottom member forming a base, and a plurality of foldable leg assemblies each including a set of at least two elongated leg sections pivotally attach...
03/04/2008
7334531Knock-down table
A knock-down table that can be quickly assembled and disassembled for compact storage or shipping. The apparatus includes a table top, a plurality of detachable legs and a ring-shaped brace. Coupling members are provided on the bottom side of the table top and proje...
02/26/2008
7331296Shelf section and method
A shelf section either having a bottle holding region or a central wood member supporting a platform and adapted to fit against a wall section where there are exposed 2 by 4 wooden posts at spaced intervals. The shelf section has a horizontal platform, part of which...
02/19/2008
7331297Table tops constructed from blow-molded plastic
Blow molded plastic structures are provided for use in various structures such as, but not limited to, tables, chairs, walls, backboards, storage bins, sports equipment and the like. The blow molded plastic structure has a first surface and a second surface extendin...
02/19/2008
7328663Table top
A table top includes an exterior shell providing an interior region. An interior frame and a core are located in the interior region. The exterior shell includes top and bottom sheets and a perimeter bumper. ...
02/12/2008
7325500Packaging system, apparatus, and method with articulable corner support members
A system for use in the packing of an appliance containing the pallet and corner members is provided. The pallet comprises first and second support members and a connecting cross member, wherein the cross member is substantially perpendicular to the first and second...
02/05/2008
7322300Space saving table
A table comprising a support for a first tabletop section having a first edge including a first recess and for a second tabletop section having a second edge including a second recess. A plurality of fasteners releasably joins the first edge to the second edge to fo...
01/29/2008
7322299Interlocking modular tubular pallet
A modular section for forming a support structure, the section being elongated and having a generally annular cross-sectional configuration with spaced upper and lower surfaces and spaced side walls, the upper and lower surfaces and side walls forming upper and lowe...
01/29/2008
7320287Tablecloth covering and method of covering and skirting a table
A fitted tablecloth covering that may be affixed to a table without the use of tools or affixing devices is provided. Such a tablecloth covering may conveniently and quickly be affixed to a table and provide an appealing visual presentation that does not require the...
01/22/2008
7318380Highchair tray with removable inserts
A tray assembly for an infant highchair, the tray assembly including a frame having front, rear, and side peripheral edge portions defining a space therebetween having a predetermined shape and size; a tray insert having front, rear, and side peripheral lip portions...
01/15/2008
7314009Display device
A display device including a tabletop provided with a transparent portion; an interior space for holding an advertisement to be viewed through the transparent portion; the tabletop is secured with a lock barrel which operates a cam to move a flange laterally into an...
01/01/2008
7314010Overbed table for use with a patient support
An overbed table including a table section configured to be located above a patient support surface, such as a hospital bed, and a support. In one illustrative embodiment, a display device is supported by the support of the overbed table. ...
01/01/2008
7311047Expandable table
An expanding table of the type in which a number of table top sections are caused to move outwardly and expand on rotation of the table top. The table top sections are coupled to a guide plate, which defines the positions between which the sections move. The guide p...
12/25/2007
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