Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
108001000 | TILTABLE SURFACES | 72 |
20080257224 | Folding Desktop Table and Magnetic Mat - A portable, ergonomic work structure for designing and viewing scrapbook layouts. The desktop device includes a tabletop that contains magnets to which a layout mat may be removably attached. The layout mat is preferably a ferromagnetic sheet on which a scrapbook layout can be held in place by removable magnets. The tabletop preferably includes a foldable support to allow the layout to be viewed at an angle and to reduce the desktop table's footprint on the working surface. In order for the layout mat to be held securely to the tabletop while in use, the surface of the magnets in contact with the layout mat are raised slightly above the tabletop surface. | 10-23-2008 |
20100018441 | PORTABLE AND FOLDABLE WORKING PLATFORM - Embodiments of a portable multi-use folding working platform for use with portable electronic devices and/or for increasing comfort of a user while traveling are herein provided. In one embodiment, the portable multi-use folding working platform includes two rigid components hingedly connected and adapted to close into a folded state or to open into an expanded state. The platform may include at least one extractable accessory holder or tray having at least one opening for receiving and holding one or more objects such as a pen, a cup or the like. The device may include a compressible padding on an interior surface. The platform may include one or more openings for ventilation purposes or for receiving an adjustable strap. | 01-28-2010 |
20110232534 | Versatile furniture units suitable for children - A furniture unit adapted for use with another unit having a similar design. The furniture unit includes a top panel, a latch member and a slot. The latch member projects outwardly from the furniture unit proximate the top panel and the slot is defined in the furniture unit proximate the top panel. The slot is adapted to securably receive the latch member whereby the two furniture units can be secured together. A plurality of legs extends away from the top panel. The legs are angled progressively outwardly as the legs extend away from the top panel whereby the furniture units can be stacked on top of one another for storage. Various accessories are disclosed which can be used with the furniture unit. | 09-29-2011 |
20110297050 | LAPTOP COMPUTER DESK - A laptop computer desk. | 12-08-2011 |
20140033955 | PRECISION TILTING PLATFORM DEVICE USED FOR STATIC CALIBRATION OF SEISMOMETERS - A precision tilting platform used for static calibration of seismometers is composed of a base, a worktable, a rotary part, a driving part, a measuring part and supporting frames. The rotary part is composed of a shaft, a driving arm, a rotary table and a clump weight. The shaft is fixed on the left and right supporting frames. The driving part and clump weight are assembled beside the two sides of the driving arm. The driving part is composed of a linear motor, a sliding table, a pair of linear guides and sliders and a grating scale. The readhead of the grating scale is fixed with the base and sends out the signal of zero position when the worktable is horizontal. The sliding table is closely contacted to the driving arm. When the linear motor is moving forward, the rotary part is pushed by the sliding table and rotates toward the positive direction. When the linear motor is moving backward, the sliding table is pulled backward and the rotary part rotates toward the negative direction because of the gravity of the clump weight. The measuring part is composed of a laser interferometer and a reflector that reflects the laser beam back to the laser interferometer to obtain the tilting angle of the worktable, on which the reflector is mounted. The present invention has the advantage of high positioning accuracy, high transmission efficiency and wide application. | 02-06-2014 |
20140174326 | LEVELING TABLE TOP - Improvements in a leveling table top are disclosed. The adjustable leveling table top comprises a lower platform having a bottom portion and a top portion and an upper platform with a locking adjustable swivel mechanism centrally affixed there between. The upper and lower platforms are further coupled through sliding arms affixed to the left and right sides, wherein both sides have two sliding arms. The lower platform has a plurality of legs extending therefrom, and the upper platform has a bubble level. To create a level surface, the leveling table top is placed so that the legs engage a desired surface the upper platform is manipulated around the swivel mechanism while the lower platform remains stationary, upon reaching a sufficiently level position for the upper platform as determined by the bubble level, the swivel mechanism and the sliding arms are locked. | 06-26-2014 |
20150083027 | Stand Up Desk Having Adjustable Telescoping Legs - A stand up desk having adjustable telescoping tube legs. The legs offer a wide range of height adjustments and create a strong and stable base for a desktop of the stand up desk offering the user better health benefits and an ergonomic work environment. A base system for the desktop is further disclosed offering a five point anchoring system giving the desktop more stability. | 03-26-2015 |
20160198842 | MOVABLE TABLE FOR PROJECTOR | 07-14-2016 |
108002000 | Biased | 6 |
20100175592 | PIECE OF FURNITURE - The invention relates to a piece of furniture ( | 07-15-2010 |
20120073476 | DROP LEAF TABLE ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - This invention relates to a drop leaf table angular adjustment mechanism. The leaf and tabletop are pivotally connected with a hinge, in which a positioning ratchet plate with multiple angular positioning ratchet teeth to the underside of the tabletop hinge. On the rear of the leaf hinge set, there consists of a positioning plate with a curvature slot. The positioning ratchet plate and positioning plate are pivotally connected with a pivot bolt to form a mechanism for the providing the leaf angular lean adjustment. On the backside of the positioning plate there is a ladle-shape pawl on the downside of the positioning ratchet plate, wherein the pawl engages with any of the ratchet teeth of the positioning ratchet plate to obtain a relative stop position between the tabletop and leaf. The operation which releases the pawl from engagement can adjust the leaf to an arbitrarily lean angle adjustment. | 03-29-2012 |
20120266783 | TABLE UNIT FOR MACHINE TOOL - A table unit for a machine tool includes a tilting table provided on a base and configured to be swingably indexable around a horizontal axis, a rotary table provided on the tilting table and configured to be rotatably indexable around a vertical axis orthogonal to the horizontal axis, and at least one motor disposed in the tilting table and configured to be driven to rotate the rotary table. An axis of a motor shaft of the motor is arranged in a plane formed by the horizontal axis and the vertical axis. | 10-25-2012 |
20130068141 | DESK BOARD RAISING APPARATUS - A desk board raising apparatus has a seat, an active module, a passive module, and a cylinder. The active module is pivotally mounted in the seat and has a base, two linking arms, and a pivot. The linking arms are L-shaped. The pivot is deposited between the linking arms and pivotally mounted in the seat. The passive module is mounted in the seat and has a passive board pivotally connected with the linking arms. The cylinder is mounted in the seat and is adapted to push the passive board. Thus, the base lifted up or down can drive the passive board to move up or down. Therefore, the desk board raising apparatus uses a simple structure to synchronize the movements of the passive board and the base, and therefore has the advantages of convenient operation, low manufacturing cost, low maintenance cost, and consuming no power. | 03-21-2013 |
20130167757 | ADJUSTABLE DESK - An adjustable desk includes a desk board, a supporting unit, and a first adjusting unit. The desk board includes front and rear ends. The supporting unit disposed between the desk board and the ground includes a first leg pivotally connected with the front end. The first adjusting unit mounted between the desk board and the first leg includes a screw shaft, at least one linkage, and at least one level. The linkage is engaged screwedly with screw shaft. The level pivotally connected between the linkage and the rear end. While the screw shaft is rotated, the linkage is moved axially between two ends of the outer screw portions to drive the level pivoting with respect to the screw shaft. The desk board is pivoted with respect to the first leg to adjust a slope angle formed between the desk board and the supporting unit steplessly without tools. | 07-04-2013 |
20130263762 | TABLE ADJUSTABLE IN HEIGHT AND PITCH - A table adjustable in height and pitch is disclosed. The table includes a base, a pair of upper rods, a table board and a first pitch-adjusting mechanism. The base includes a pair of legs, each having a slot and a plurality of dents. The leg and the upper rods include a first included angle. The first pitch-adjusting mechanism serving to adjust the first included angle includes two positioning rods, a lever and a plurality of links. Each of the positioning rods has an insert and the two inserts have an engaged state where they are retained by the dents and a disengaged state where they are slidable along the slots. The links build kinetic connection between the positioning rods and the lever, so that when the lever is operated, the two inserts are switched between the engaged and disengaged states. | 10-10-2013 |
108003000 | Sectional | 11 |
20080276838 | Resting Device Assembly Including A Table and A Trolley - A resting device assembly for supporting a person above a surface during a procedure includes a resting device and a trolley. The resting device includes a device top assembly having a padded device top that supports the person during the procedure, and a device frame that supports the device top assembly. The device frame includes a frame base, a frame leg assembly having a plurality of spaced apart legs that supports the frame base and the device top assembly above the surface, and a height adjuster that adjusts the length of the plurality of spaced apart legs so as to raise and lower the device top relative to the surface. The frame base is a substantially rigid frame base that significantly increases the overall strength, support, and stability of the resting device assembly. The trolley defines a storage area for storing procedure materials that are usable during the procedure. The trolley is movable relative to the resting device between a storage position, wherein the trolley is positioned substantially beneath the resting device, and a working position, wherein the trolley is positioned next to the resting device. When the trolley is in the working position the procedure materials are easily accessed from the trolley. | 11-13-2008 |
20110083587 | ADJUSTABLE PORTABLE TABLE APPARATUS - A portable table apparatus which can be releaseably attached to a vehicle is disclosed. The portable table assembly comprises a horizontal assembly having a tubular member and a second member, wherein the second member is slidingly and rotatably disposed within the tubular member, and a fixturing means capable of releaseably attaching the second member to the tubular member. The portable table assembly further comprises a tubular vertical assembly attached to the second member and a table that can be releaseably attached to the vertical assembly, wherein by rotating the second member within the tubular member the vertical assembly is rotated with respect to the horizontal assembly and wherein the top surface of the table can be placed in a gravitationally level orientation by rotating the second member within the first member. The portable table assembly further comprises a shield assembly that can be releaseably attached to the table. | 04-14-2011 |
20120037047 | Foldable Laptop Stand - A foldable laptop stand includes a laptop support surface with a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion and the second portion are non-co-planer. A support surface angle positioner is coupled to and co-planer with the first portion of the laptop support surface. A positioner engagement portion is coupled to and co-planer with the second portion of the laptop support surface. In addition, the support surface angle positioner and the first portion of the laptop support surface have a first hinged interface therebetween, the positioner engagement portion and the second portion of the laptop support surface have a second hinged interface therebetween, and the positioner engagement portion is removably coupleable with the support surface angle positioner to selectably position the laptop support surface at an angle to the support surface angle positioner. | 02-16-2012 |
20120137935 | Adjustable Bi-Level Surgical Accessory Table - A sterilizable surgical accessory table includes a pair of independently movable tabletops supported by a base. The front tabletop is supported by a carriage which allows the position of the front tabletop to be adjusted fore and aft, while maintaining it in a horizontal plane. The rear tabletop cannot move fore and aft, but it can be tilted about a transverse horizontal axis. The rear tabletop is at all times well above the horizontal plane of the front tabletop. Both tabletops are normally locked in position, but the setting of each can be adjusted by depressing one of two pedals at the bottom of the base. The tabletops can be removed easily for cleaning and sterilization. | 06-07-2012 |
20130061781 | Personal Support and Transport System - An ergonomic support system that comprises a tray type support surface, in conjunction with a system of extendable support arms, designed to afford the user maximum functional capability in an ergonomic setting. The system may comprise a portable embodiment, or may also comprise a stationary mounted embodiment which may be located within an office apparatus such as a desk, or within a vehicle such as an automobile, a train, a boat or an airplane. The stationary mounted embodiments may additionally comprise components with retractable capabilities for ease of use and stowage and pivotable with respect to the support arm so that the same surface of the tray that faces upwardly during use that may become soiled also faces outwardly when the tray table is stowed in the seatback. | 03-14-2013 |
20140060393 | FOLDABLE SUPPORT APPARATUS - A foldable support apparatus is provided, including a join unit and a support frame. The support frame is coupled to the joint unit. The support frame includes two multi joint sets, with one multi-joint set further including a first arm, a first leg and a first foot, and the other multi joint set including a second arm, a second leg and a second foot. When folded, all components will be aligned close together to save space. When expanded, the first leg, the first arm, the second arm and the second leg form a ∩-shape. The first foot coupled to the first leg and the second foot coupled to the second leg are responsible for supporting and maintaining the standing angle of the aforementioned ∩-shape. As such, the user can use the present invention in bed, on floor or outdoor lawn to support and fasten portable electronic device. | 03-06-2014 |
20140216305 | Adjustable Bi-Level Surgical Accessory Table - A sterilizable surgical accessory table includes a pair of independently movable tabletops supported by a base. The front tabletop is supported by a carriage which allows the position of the front tabletop to be adjusted fore and aft, while maintaining it in a horizontal plane. The rear tabletop move fore and aft, and can also be tilted about a transverse horizontal axis. The tabletops can be raised or lowered in unison when a release pedal near the bottom of the base is depressed. Each tabletop can be independently moved fore and aft when a release bar at the front of the tabletop is moved to a release position, and the rear tabletop can be tilted when release levers below the tabletop are lifted to a release position. | 08-07-2014 |
20140373758 | TRAY TABLE WITH ROTATABLE INNER TRAY - A tray table that facilitates consumption of entertainment and various other media via a portable electronic device is disclosed herein. The tray table includes an inner tray secures the portable electronic device for hands free operation. One or more channels at the inner tray receive at least a portion of the portable electronic device. The inner tray is capable of rotating between an open and closed position, while the tray table itself may rotate between a stowed and service position. | 12-25-2014 |
20150020715 | TRAY TABLE WITH ARTICULATING SUPPORT - A tray table with an articulating support for portable electronic devices provides adjustable support for use of a portable electronic device at passenger seats of various forms of transportation, regardless of whether the tray table is in a stowed or service position. The articulating support comprises a plurality of rotating joints and rotating sections which combine to provide a plurality of refracted and extended positions, allowing a passenger to position his or her portable electronic device as desired. The articulating support secures the portable electronic device to prevent unwanted movement of the same, while also preserving unobstructed use of the top surface of the tray table when desired. | 01-22-2015 |
20150068432 | TEACHER'S STATION WITH AN ADJUSTABLE LECTERN SECTION - This disclosure relates to a teaching station that includes a lectern section and a desktop. A method for adjusting a lectern portion of a teacher's station is provided. The method may include releasing a lock wherein the lock, when engaged, fixes the position of the lectern portion with respect to the teacher's station. In response to releasing the lock, the method may further include adjusting a height of the lectern portion relative to a desktop portion of the teacher's station, while maintaining an angle of the of a table-top of the lectern portion in a fixed orientation with respect to the desktop. The method may further include applying the lock to fix the height of the portion of the table-top. | 03-12-2015 |
20160037908 | WORKING STATION - A working station having a base, a table extending from the base, the table having at least two subsidiary tables, where each of the at least two subsidiary tables is independently tiltable and elevatable in relation to the base, thereby the at least two subsidiary tables are adaptable for impaired persons. | 02-11-2016 |
108004000 | About plural axes | 8 |
20090050027 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus includes a first machine assembly, a second machine assembly having a pushing part and a first locking part, and a connection mechanism. The connection mechanism connecting the first and the second machine assemblies includes a body, a driven element having a second locking part and a third locking part, and a fourth locking part disposed on the body. Two ends of the body are pivoted to the first assembly and the second assembly respectively. The driven element is movably disposed on the body. When the second assembly is at a first position and the connection mechanism is at a second position, the second assembly is located above the first assembly, the pushing part and the first locking part are far from the connection mechanism, and the fourth locking part locks the third locking part to restrict the relative movement between the driven element and the body. | 02-26-2009 |
20090151605 | Table, Particularly a Bar or Bistro Table - Disclosed is a table with a table top which is connected via a table leg to a pedestal which can be placed on the ground. Between the table top and the pedestal is arranged a swivel joint, by means of which the table top is pivotable relative to the pedestal about at least one swivel axis aligned perpendicular to the lengthwise extension of the table leg. The table has a catch device adjustable between an open position and a closed position for the swivel joint by means of which the table top is fixable in different swivel positions relative to the pedestal. The table top is connected so that it is rotatable about a rotation axis oriented more or less perpendicular to its horizontal plane and is drive connected to the catch device so that said catch device is adjustable between the open position and the closed position by turning the table top about the rotation axis. | 06-18-2009 |
20090188410 | Dynamic seating device - The present invention relates to a dynamic seating device with a seat plate ( | 07-30-2009 |
20100031855 | Portable And Adjustable Desk - Disclosed herein is a portable, adjustable, and foldable desk for using laptop computers or reading books in bed. The apparatus comprises a flat upper panel attached to leg assemblies at first lockable joints, and joint locks. The flat upper panel is freely rotatable about the first lockable joints on unlocking the first lockable joints for adjusting angle of the flat upper panel. Each of the leg assemblies comprises leg segments interconnected at second lockable joints. The leg segments are freely rotatable about the second lockable joints on unlocking the second lockable joints for adjusting height of the leg assemblies. The joint locks lock the first lockable joints and the second lockable joints. Each joint lock comprises a first friction plate, a second friction plate, a washer, and a locking button. The locking button locks the first friction plate, the second friction plate, and the washer using a pushing force. | 02-11-2010 |
20120186496 | OPERATING DEVICE - The present invention provides a moving apparatus capable of efficiently utilizing work space on a desk, and stabilizing an operating load. The present invention includes a placing portion to place a personal computer, a moving portion to move the personal computer from a use position for using the personal computer to a non-use position different from the use position, and a fixing device to detachably fix the moving portion to a desk. The position of the placing portion is determined by the length of an extension mechanism. The positioning operation to determine the length of the extension mechanism is performed by an operating device that transfers the displacement magnitude of an operating portion to an action portion by hydraulic pressure. The operating load is stabilized because the displacement magnitude is transferred by hydraulic pressure. | 07-26-2012 |
20140102336 | SIMULTANEOUSLY MOVABLE AND TILTABLE WORKTOP FOR STUDY DESKS AND WRITING TABLES - A writing table or a desk includes a frame, a worktop, four hinged axes, a first pivotal panel, a second pivotal panel being wider than the first panel, two limit stops, and a rotatable handle. The worktop is attached via a first axis to the first panel connected via a second axis with the frame. The worktop is attached via a third axis to the second panel connected via a fourth axis with the frame. A first limit stop is secured on a first side of the frame and limits the rotation of the first panel. A second limit stop is secured on a second side, being opposite to the first side, of the frame and limits the rotation of the second panel. The handle is immovably mounted on the first panel to provide moving the worktop by one hand of a user of the writing table or the desk. | 04-17-2014 |
20140261092 | MOTION PLATFORM CONFIGURATION - An improved motion platform configuration having a particular alignment configuration of the components which include a plurality of active devices, such as linear actuators, and a plurality of transducers, such as passive transducers. The particular alignment configuration of components simplifies computations that are based on the output signals from the transducers, thus providing better support for high speed motion platform applications. | 09-18-2014 |
20180023751 | Two-axis mounting base | 01-25-2018 |
108005000 | With horizontal adjustment | 4 |
20100294173 | TILTING TABLE DEVICE - A tilting table device includes a first rotary member which is rotated by a rotation amount equivalent to that of a tilt shaft when rotation of the tilt shaft is transmitted; a second rotary member which has an axis parallel to that of the first rotary member and is rotated by a rotation amount equivalent to or substantially equivalent to that of the first rotary member in a direction opposite to that of the first rotary member when the rotation of the first rotary member is transmitted; two retaining members respectively provided at the first and second rotary members, in which when the center of gravity of a table is located at an uppermost position or a lowermost position, the retaining members are located on or near a line connecting rotation centers of the first and second rotary members, the retaining members are located at equivalent or substantially equivalent distances respectively from the rotation centers, both the retaining members are provided inside or outside the two rotation centers; and an urging device which causes a constant urging force to be applied between the two retaining members so as to reduce a torque applied to the tilt shaft by movement of the center of gravity from the uppermost position or the lowermost position as a result of the rotation of the tilt shaft. | 11-25-2010 |
20100307382 | COMPUTERIZED SCHOOL DESK - Computerized school desk for education and many other applications comprising a rigid structure to support a transparent tabletop ( | 12-09-2010 |
20140076206 | Portable Workstation for Exercise Machine - A portable workstation for an exercise machine is described, the workstation comprising a desktop resting on a handlebar system of an exercise machine. The desktop comprises two or more pairs of support strap slots positioned over corresponding portions of the handlebar system. Each pair of the support strap slots are configured to receive a support strap which passes through each pair of support strap slots and around the corresponding portions of the handlebar system. The desktop comprises a support structure coupled underneath the desktop, wherein the support structure absorbs vibrations from the handlebar system and adjusts the height and angle of the desktop relative to the handlebar system. The portable workstation further comprises a pair of support brackets positioned at the back of the desktop, wherein the support brackets support a device above the desktop. | 03-20-2014 |
20160001441 | OUTFEED TABLE - A system that converts fanfold material into packaging templates includes a converting machine and an outfeed table. The converting machine has a converting assembly that performs conversion functions, such as cutting, creasing, and scoring, on fanfold material as the fanfold material moves through the converting machine. The outfeed table guides the packaging templates out of the converting machine in a first direction. The outfeed table then directs the packaging templates to a user side of the outfeed table so that a user may readily retrieve the packaging templates from the user side of the outfeed table. | 01-07-2016 |
108006000 | Pivotally adjustable about horizontal axis | 35 |
20080216717 | ADJUSTABLE WORK SURFACE WITH TILT - The invention is directed at workstation having a workstation that is able to be tilted The tilting assembly for the workstation includes a actuator, a cable and a gas cylinder. | 09-11-2008 |
20080289543 | Folding, auto-leveling extension table - An extension table apparatus with automatic height adjustment and folding capability. This apparatus is primarily designed for use with portable or stationary frame-mounted woodworking equipment such as planers, joiners, drum sanders and power saws. With one end of the table attached to a height-adjustable surface such as a planer bed, the apparatus uses a leveling assembly extending beneath the table to support and maintain the other end of the table. Simple lever principles and strategically located pivot points keep the table coplanar with the planer bed as it is raised or lowered. The leveling assembly transfers most of the weight of the workpiece and table to the floor, instead of the machine. The apparatus attaches only to the machine permitting mobility of the apparatus and machine. The design of mounting brackets, length of parts and pivoting action allows folding of the apparatus to facilitate storage. | 11-27-2008 |
20080295742 | MULTI-PURPOSE TABLE WITH ELECTRICAL FEATURES - A multi-purpose table including a channel forming a portion of, or attached to, a horizontal support bar of the table. The channel includes at least one trough for managing cables and cords associated with electrical and communication outlets. The electrical and communication outlets may be provided in the channel. The outlets remain available to a user of the table when a work surface of the table is positioned in either a horizontal or a vertical position. | 12-04-2008 |
20090078165 | Multi-function worktable - A multi-function worktable comprises a bottom plate including two cylindrical members disposed at two sides thereof and having through grooves formed therein, and four leg assemblies affixed to the front and rear ends of the two cylindrical members individually for extension and extraction, an overturning mechanism fixed between the two cylindrical members for using the top plate in different modes, wherein the overturning mechanism includes two opposite guide slots formed in the two cylindrical members, and the top plate includes two rollers mounted on two sides thereof where correspond to one ends of the guide slots respectively, such that as moving the top plate upward, the two rollers may rollingly move frontward and backward along the two guide slots so as to change the top plate in different use modes. | 03-26-2009 |
20090178592 | ADJUSTABLE BACKING PLATE STRUCTURE - The present invention provides an adjustable backing plate structure, including a main backing plate, being defined into a plate surface and a bottom surface. A connecting rack includes a locating end and swinging end. The locating end is adapted to the main backing plate, and the swinging end extends to a predefined length. A supporting member is coupled with the swinging end of the connecting rack for synchronous displacement with the swinging end and is placed either underneath or laterally on the bottom surface of the main backing plate. The adjustable backing plate structure can be placed on any support, such as a table surface or two legs, the horizontal level or tilt angle with the displacement of the supporting member being adjusted to realize the benefit of desired ease-of-operation with improved applicability. | 07-16-2009 |
20090241805 | Folding Table Assembly - A folding table assembly having an open configuration and a closed configuration. Spring loaded hinges provide the folding table assembly with an automated approach to unfolding the table assembly. Casters provide the table assembly with structure making the assembly portable. | 10-01-2009 |
20090266274 | EXPANDABLE OVERBED TABLE - An overbed table with a primary table top may be expanded through the deployment of a secondary table top. Advantageously, by appropriately arranging the position of the manner by which the secondary table top is mounted to the overbed table, the top surface of the secondary table top can occupy the same plane as the top surface of the primary table top. Additionally, the overbed table may incorporate further features including equipment rails, power receptacles, networking receptacles and a computing device. | 10-29-2009 |
20100186637 | DEVICE FOR RECORDING NOTATIONS AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - Device and related method for supporting a writing surface adapted to receive written information, the device comprising a base portion comprising a substantially planar surface which includes a writing surface and a clip portion attached to the base portion for securing the device onto a substrate, wherein the base and clip portions are angled relative to one another in a range of from about 0° to about 180°. | 07-29-2010 |
20100236452 | Waist-supported Writing Surface - A Waist-supported Writing Surface in the short term clipped or clamped by hand to clothes or material about a person's waist line, preferred location or equivalent bodily structure. Hand operated and body having hingedly collapsible surface(s) for holding working papers and the like is connected hingedly to a support member, primarily to be used when collapsible planar horizontal surface(s) are open and support member is used, to read and write while walking, sitting, standing and talking on phone. Supporting and or storing utensils, accessories and numerous forms of writing and reading media one's self, including, but not limited to paper, a notebook, a book, or a combination thereof. | 09-23-2010 |
20100275818 | SEAT BACK TRAY ASSEMBLY - Provided is an apparatus that includes a first and second attachment strap, a tray member coupled to a first end of the first attachment strap and a first end of the second attachment strap, a first fastener coupled to a second end of the first attachment strap, a second fastener coupled to a second end of the second attachment strap, and a support member coupled to the tray member and at least one of the first attachment strap and the second attachment strap. | 11-04-2010 |
20100307383 | Tilting Tabletop Mechanism - An article of furniture has been developed having a tilting tabletop mechanism, which securely maintains a tabletop in either a generally horizontal or generally vertical position while permitting a user to tilt the tabletop easily. The article of furniture includes a first component, a second component, a first member, a second member, a first lock element, and a second lock element. The second component is pivotally coupled to the first component. The first and second members are connectable to a first secured component. The first secured component is one of the first and second components. The first lock element is mounted to engage the first member when the first component is in a first position relative to the second component. The second lock element is mounted to engage the second member when the first component is in a second position relative to the second component. | 12-09-2010 |
20110056412 | Devices For Providing A Workstation And Methods Of Making And Using The Same - The invention provides a device, and method of making and using the device, for providing at least one work surface. The device may include (a) a base portion | 03-10-2011 |
20110126739 | Portable, Collapsible, Workstation Tray Table Apparatus - An apparatus includes a surface panel for supporting objects in a first workspace. The surface panel includes a removable plug having a first flat surface and a second surface comprising rectilinear fingers for supporting devices in a generally upright position. A frame having a top side and a bottom side holds the surface panel above the top side and enables the surface panel to be positioned at a plurality angles relative to the frame. Appendages joined to the frame and deployable from the frame enable the frame and the surface panel to be supported a distance above a surface, where the distance is sufficient for enabling a second workspace between the frame and the surface. | 06-02-2011 |
20110219988 | Adjustable table and method - A table having adjustment means is provided, wherein the work surface may be raised or lowered, widened or narrowed, tilted at a desired angle, or so that the shape may be altered. The adjustable table utilizes a series of slots, holes and bolts, allowing the components of the table to slide in various directions, providing multi-dimensional adjustment capabilities by simply loosening the attachment means (preferably bolts and nuts), sliding the components to their desired position, and then tightening the attachment means to fix the components in that position. | 09-15-2011 |
20120210912 | SLANT BOARD - A slant board for viewing, reading, or working an object at a convenient angle is provided. The slant board includes a table. The table includes an inner face, an outer face, and a plurality of struts, each strut pivotally coupled to the inner face along respective lateral pivot axes. The slant board also includes a base pivotally coupled to the table to define a tilt angle therebetween. The base includes a plurality of stops for engaging the struts. At least two struts have different lateral pivot axes and/or different lengths. Each of the plurality of struts is engageable with at least one of the plurality of stops to provide a range of tilt angles. | 08-23-2012 |
20120260830 | DESKTOP/MONITOR COMBINATION - Desktop/monitor combination which can be connected to a frame. The desktop ( | 10-18-2012 |
20130036949 | Lapboard With Securing Mechanism For Computers And Other Electronic Devices - A lapboard with an adjustable retaining mechanism that secures a device, such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a smartphone, or an electronic game, each of which may have a different size. The retaining mechanism is movably attached to the lapboard such that it can be adjusted to accommodate devices of varying sizes. The retaining mechanism is positioned to prevent inadvertent movement of the laptop in relation to the lapboard. In addition an optional tilting mechanism allows the device to be held in a variety of angles for ease of viewing. | 02-14-2013 |
20130061782 | Tilting Tabletop Mechanism - An article of furniture has been developed having a tilting tabletop mechanism, which securely maintains a tabletop in either a generally horizontal or generally vertical position while permitting a user to tilt the tabletop easily. The article of furniture includes a first component, a second component, a first member, a second member, a first lock element, and a second lock element. The second component is pivotally coupled to the first component. The first and second members are connectable to a first secured component. The first secured component is one of the first and second components. The first lock element is mounted to engage the first member when the first component is in a first position relative to the second component. The second lock element is mounted to engage the second member when the first component is in a second position relative to the second component. | 03-14-2013 |
20130092058 | PIVOTAL MEDICAL TRAY - The present invention is directed to a medical tray system for attachment to a side rail of a surgical table which enables fine control and placement of the medical tray relative to the patient. The pivotal medical tray comprises a base and a shaft having a first end and a second end. The first end of the shaft is joined to the base. A bracket comprising atop edge joined to a bottom section. The shaft extends upwardly and is fastened to the bottom section of the bracket proximate the second end of the shaft, defining a pivot point. The bracket further comprises an arcuate slot in the bottom section. The shaft further comprises a guide extending through said arcuate slot. A tray assembly is joined to the top edge of the bracket such that the bracket and the tray assembly cooperatively and selectively rotate about a pivot axis. | 04-18-2013 |
20140026788 | ADJUSTABLE WORKSURFACE WITH INTEGRATED DISPLAY - A workstation includes a base having at least one vertically adjustable leg adjustable to a plurality of vertical leg positions and a worksurface member including a display. The display defines at least in part a worksurface of the worksurface member. The worksurface member is pivotally coupled to the base about a fixed rotational axis and is pivotable between at least a horizontal orientation wherein the worksurface of the display is substantially horizontal, at least one draft orientation wherein the worksurface of the display forms an acute angle relative to horizontal and vertical planes and a vertical orientation wherein the worksurface of the display is substantially vertical. The worksurface member is vertically adjustable to a plurality of vertical worksurface positions corresponding to the plurality of vertical leg positions when the worksurface member is positioned in any one of the horizontal, draft or vertical configurations. A method of using the workstation is also provided. | 01-30-2014 |
20140182488 | LIFTING AND ROTATING DEVICE - A lifting and rotating device includes a lifting unit having a gas lift and a support member having a hinge; a rotating unit rotatable around the hinge; and a decompression unit having a handle movable between a release position and a control position, a pressure regulating member pivotally disposed on the hinge and normally located at a release position, and a cable having one end connected to the handle and the other end connected to the pressure regulating member at a position substantially located on the pivot axis of the hinge. The handle is normally at the release position and the relative position between the pressure regulating member and a control pin of the gas lift remains unchanged when the rotating unit rotates around the hinge. When the handle is moved to the control position by an external force, the pressure regulating member is moved to press the control pin. | 07-03-2014 |
20140311388 | Airplane Tray CIP - A portable workstation includes a top panel having a distal edge and a lower surface. Also included are a bottom panel having a proximal edge and an upper surface, and a middle panel connected by a hinge to the distal edge and to the proximal edge. The middle panel and the bottom panel are spanned by a first folding support. The middle panel and the top panel are spanned by a second folding support, so that the first folding support and the second folding support hold the top panel, the bottom panel. and the middle panel in a predetermined, expanded position. | 10-23-2014 |
20150053120 | Tilt Apparatus and Kneeboard, Lap Table, or Electronic Device Using Such - A tiltable support apparatus (tilt device) for variably adjusting the height of any one of the four sides of a portable table that is optionally with an electronic device or as a pilot's kneeboard. The tilt mechanism is a flat, flexible layer that can be rolled into a rolled elevating device. An attachment system releasably attaches the tilt mechanism to the adjacent structures such as parts of the table, of an electronic device case, or of a thigh/lap attachment for a kneeboard. The attachment system further allows for attachment with variable increments of tilt possible. In one embodiment, the tiltable support apparatus is a multilayer device containing the flat, flexible layer as a middle layer securely but reversibly attached to upper and lower layers of a case. The case is easily insertable under an object to be tilted and easily stored when not in use. | 02-26-2015 |
20160051043 | 360 DESK/TABLE: BACK & NECK SAVER and PAIN RELIEVER DESK - A “360 DESK/TABLE: BACK & NECK SAVER and PAIN RELIEVER DESK” has been invented to help people with spinal-cord problems by allowing them to work on a laptop, read a book, or research and write while resting their backs flat on a floor or on a recliner chair. Furthermore, if used in the lay-back position, this desk may lead to better health and wellness by preventing spinal-cord deformation, which normally result from sitting behind a desk for long time, to study or work. Nevertheless, this desk, with its two models(double and single sided) can be used as a table when a house hold is short on a table for eating or placing food-trays in special events. It is light in weight and does not require designated space in a room, as tradition desks normally do. It can be easily moved by a child and used with any chair size and style. | 02-25-2016 |
108007000 | Mechanical actuator tilts surface | 7 |
20090078166 | Hinged Track Plate Apparatus for Removing Debris From Tires - An invention is provided for a hinged track plate apparatus for removing debris from tires. The apparatus includes a base plate a width and length substantially greater than a thickness of the base plate. In addition, a track plate assembly is hingably attached to the base plate at an edge and disposed above the base plate. The track plate assembly includes a plurality of track plates connected to a plurality of track supports, with each track plate having a length substantially greater than a height and thickness of the track plate. The track plate assembly can be moved away from the base plate about the hingably attached edge. Further, a lifting ram is hingably connected to the base plate and the track plate assembly. The lifting ram is capable of moving the track plate assembly away from the base plate when the lifting ram is extended. | 03-26-2009 |
20090120330 | LOAD BEARING ROBOTIC TURNTABLE - A load bearing robotic turntable includes a first rotating sine table, a second rotating sine table, and a rotating and tilting workpiece table. A motor rotates the first rotating sine table. The second rotating sine table is rotatable with respect to the first rotating sine table to change a tilt of a top surface of the second rotating sine table. The workpiece table is rotatable with respect to the second rotating table to present different faces of a workpiece mounted to the workpiece table. A first actuator cooperates with the second sine table to change the tilt of the top surface of the second sine table with respect to the horizontal. A second actuator cooperates with the workpiece table to rotate the workpiece about a tilted axis. Rotation and changes to the tilt are obtained solely by positions of the actuators and rotation of the first sine table by the motor. | 05-14-2009 |
20090133608 | Tilting device - A tilting device is disclosed. The tilting device may include: an arm, on which a tilt-shaft is formed; a tilt-base coupled to the tilt-shaft in a manner that allows tilting; a pulley rotatably coupled to the tilt-base; a wire, which is wound around the pulley, and of which either end is coupled to either side of the arm on opposite sides of the tilt-shaft; and a driving unit, which drives the pulley. An embodiment of the invention enables tilting operations using a smaller driving device, and also allows manual operations. | 05-28-2009 |
20090301357 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HELPING UNLOAD A PALLET - A tiltable lift and a method for using it to aid the unloading of a pallet. The tiltable lift comprises a lift mounted atop a tiltable platform. A pallet load of pallet load elements, such as containers, cartons, boxes, trays, or bundles, deposited on the lift is tilted. A wall extending upward from the platform receives a side of the tilted pallet load, which is urged against the wall by gravity. The lift lifts the pallet load along the wall to position the topmost layer of the pallet load at a top end of the wall for easy access and removal of pallet load elements from the pallet. | 12-10-2009 |
20110168062 | MECHANICALLY ADJUSTABLE WORK STATION WITH OPTIONAL RETRACTABLE WORK SUPPORT LEDGE - A work station with a built-in electric mechanical lift that will allow a user to adjust a work support member to a more ergonomically correct position (similar to a tilted drafting station) includes primary and, preferably, secondary work support members. A lifting structure urged by an actuator engages the primary work support member for pivoting from a position coplanar with the second work support member to a position at an angle relative to the secondary work support member. One or more structural support members are positioned to support the primary and secondary work support members, the lifting structure, and the actuator. The lifting structure includes first and second lifting arms pivotably connected to one another. A desk of any configuration has a work support member with at least one pop-up ledge engaged to a touch latch assembly configured to maintain the pop-up ledge at a first retracted position inside the work support member or at a second extended position extending from the work support member. | 07-14-2011 |
20120255465 | Table-Board-Partition - A transforming project table, white erase board, and office partition all-in-one powered by a drive system is disclosed herein. | 10-11-2012 |
20160095427 | Work Station - A work station includes a work surface and a panel with a notch formed therein and a channel formed therethrough. A panel support base is positioned within the notch of the panel, a sliding member is positioned within the channel of the panel and extends through the work surface, a support member is positioned at an end portion of the sliding member extending through the work surface, and an arm rotatably coupled between the panel support base and the sliding member. The arm is rotatable to move the sliding member and adjust the position of the support member relative to the work surface. | 04-07-2016 |
108009000 | Surface adjusting link spaced from axis | 4 |
20100050907 | ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE HEAT-DISSIPATING PAD FOR PORTABLE COMPUTER - An angle-adjustable heat-dissipating pad for a portable computer conforms to the ergonomics and includes: a plate provided with a guiding slot and fixing troughs, both sides of the guiding slot being provided with a plurality of positioning regions; a support provided with a positioning post, the positioning post passing through the guiding slot with the support being detachably assembled in the guiding slot of the plate to support the plate; and a supporting pad passing through the fixing trough and connected to the bottom of the plate, thereby preventing the articles on the plate form sliding. With the positioning post of the support being positioned in the positioning region in a multi-stage manner, the plate on the support can be positioned at a plurality of angles. Furthermore, the supporting pad can support the elbow of a user and conform to the ergonomics. | 03-04-2010 |
20150114269 | TILTING BOARD CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING ANGLE OF TILT - A tilting board for a human being operated includes an operation plate, a base plate rotationally connected to the operation plate, a sliding rail fixed on the base plate, and an adjustment member. The sliding rail is fixed on the base plate and defines a plurality of pairs of opposite slots. One end of the adjustment member abuts against the operation plate and the other end of the adjustment member is positioned between one of the pairs of opposite slots. The degree of incline of the tilting board can be changed by moving the adjustment member from the pair of opposite slots to another one of the pairs of opposite slots. | 04-30-2015 |
108010000 | Vertically adjustable axis | 2 |
20100162927 | Rotary Transport Device with a Linear Actuator - A rotary transport device with a linear actuator comprises: a base, a rotary table and at least one linear actuator. The base is provided for pivotally mounting the rotary table. The rotary table is pivotally mounted on the base and is allowed to be pivoted relative to the base to a horizontal position or to titled positions. The linear actuator is pivotally disposed between the base and the rotary table and located at at least one side of the rotary table in a rotating direction thereof, the linear actuator comprises a motor for controlling extension and extraction of a screw, the motor has one end pivotally connected to the base, and one end of the screw is pivotally connected to the rotary table. | 07-01-2010 |
20160135589 | LIFTING DESK - A lifting desk includes a desk top, a support frame and a base. The support frame has an inner pipe with a top end, a bottom end, and an outer pipe. The inner pipe is movably inserted into the outer pipe, the top end of the inner pipe pivotally joining the desk top, the bottom end of the outer pipe pivotally joining the base; a connecting bar and a drawing bar, one end of the connecting bar pivotally joining the center position of the inner pipe, the other end slidably connected to the bottom surface of the desk top, one end of the drawing bar pivotally joining the base, the other end of the drawing bar slidably connected to the outer pipe. The desk top, the inner pipe and the connecting bar form a link mechanism. The outer pipe, the base and the drawing bar form a second link mechanism. | 05-19-2016 |