Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
108011000 | CONVERTIBLE | 43 |
20080257225 | PORTABLE CARRIAGE-TABLE SET - A portable carriage-table set is provided. The set includes a table having a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral edge. The set is able to adopt a folded configuration, a transport carriage configuration, a transport carriage support configuration or a table configuration. The set also includes a first pair of bars, whose ends are respectively and pivotally coupled to the hinge. The set further includes a second pair of bars located below, and pivotally coupled through one of their ends in the vicinity of the middle point of the first pair of bars. A third pair of bars is located over and pivotally coupled through one of their ends to the first pair of bars in a certain point between the middle point and the axis by a second coupling element. Finally, a fourth pair of bars located within the space defined by the first pair of bars, pivotally coupled through one of its ends. | 10-23-2008 |
20090056592 | COMBINED CARGO CARRIER AND PORTABLE TABLE - The present invention pertains generally to a combination cargo carrier for a vehicle and portable table. The cargo carrier may include a base connected to one or more wings that have a retracted position that occupies a smaller volume than an extended position. A stand removably connects to the cargo carrier to form the portable table. In particular embodiments, the cargo carrier may also include a cargo bag having a collapsible frame. | 03-05-2009 |
20110162560 | COLLAPSIBLE STOOL FOR EASY STORAGE - A collapsible stool for easy storage, comprising a collapsible, bench body member, a bench body support panel; and a bench cap. When in use, the bench cap is mounted on the bench body member in its expanded state. The bench body member, in its expanded state, forms a four-sided cylindrical body. Each of the four walls of the four-sided cylindrical body is made of a soft exterior layer, and a solid composite panel that is enclosed within the soft exterior layer. The bench cap is a non-collapsible cap-shaped body that is formed from a bench cap surface member, and bench cap walls to which the bench cap surface member is connected. The bench cap surface member and the bench cap walls are made of a soft exterior layer, and a solid composite panel enclosed within the soft exterior layer. When stored, the bench body support panel and the collapsed bench body member of the present collapsible stool are disposed in the non-collapsible bench cap, forming a single unit that is convenient for storage and transportation. | 07-07-2011 |
20130032062 | CONVERTIBLE DESK - A convertible desk comprises a first furniture module, a second furniture module, and a bridge for joining the modules together. The first module maybe a file cart, and the second module may be a chest of drawers. Notches are formed at the upper ends of the modules, and the bridge fits into notches to form a continuous planar horizontal surface for a desk top. Connections, such as depending pins, and cavities to receive the pins, are located at each corner of the bridge, to retain the bridge in a fixed position. When the user wishes to covert the desk to another piece of furniture, such as a storage unit, the pins on the bridge are removed from the cavities and the bridge is set aside so that the modules are free to be re-arranged in an abutting or side-by-side manner. | 02-07-2013 |
20130074741 | WEATHER INTEGRATED CANE WORKSTATION - A portable workstation can be folded so as to be readily portable as a cane, and has a seat portion and a table/tray portion for holding a book, electronic device, or lunch box, among other things. The workstation has a main leg pivotably connected to a pair of legs. An umbrella can be connected to the workstation in the folded condition of the workstation, and can be opened and adjustably positioned in the unfolded condition of the workstation. While outside, a user may need protection from the elements, such as from the sun, rain, sleet, or even snow, and can deploy the umbrella. Additionally, the umbrella can serve to prevent glare from electronic devices by shielding them from direct sunlight. A flashlight assembly can be plugged into the cane handle in a fixed orientation to provide light to the workstation table/tray when turned on. | 03-28-2013 |
20130092059 | IMPACT RESISTANT STRUCTURE - The presently disclosed subject matter is directed towards impact resistant structures. The structures comprise a support truss having at least two side frames, each comprising at least two vertical members connected at the upper end thereof with a horizontal member. The support truss further comprises a rear frame comprising at least one vertical frame post extending above a height of the vertical members. The structures also have a load-bearing assembly comprising at least one vertical load-bearing post spaced apart from the frame post, at least one horizontal load-bearing beam extending at least between the at least one vertical load-bearing post and said frame post; and at least two inclined load-bearing beams substantially extending from the at least one horizontal load-bearing beam to the at least two side frames. | 04-18-2013 |
20140130718 | EXPANDABLE PODIUM - An expandable podium has a first part ( | 05-15-2014 |
20150298854 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PALLET WITH LOCATING SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND BUOYANCY CHARACTERISTICS AND INCLUDING RFID-GPS TRACKING AND LIGHT (SOUND) LOCATING FEATURES IN COMBINATION WITH MAGNETIC STACKABILITY DURING NON-USE - A structurally supporting pallet article including a rectangular shaped body having a specified thickness and a plurality of downwardly extending support locations. A processor controlled receiver is incorporated into the body for providing at least one of tracking and identification of cargo supported upon said body. Visual identification of a selected pallet article is facilitated by the inclusion of illuminating elements. A second embodiment discloses a pallet having a three dimensional shaped body. A sensor is integrated into the body for determining when the body is immersed in a body of water. A plurality of bladders are supported within the body in first retracted positions and which, upon being triggered by the sensor, are deployed in outwardly expanded fashion through openings along the body. A propulsion and steerage mechanism is integrated into an underside of the body and which is actuated from a retracted position to a deployed position for navigating the body upon the body of water. | 10-22-2015 |
108012000 | Reorientatable support | 10 |
20090000522 | FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR A FOLDING WORKBENCH - There is provided a frame assembly for a foldable workbench comprising a frame assembly for a workbench that is reversibly foldable from an in-use to a folded configuration comprising a central spine; first and second primary work surface frames, each work surface frame having an inner edge, an outer edge and two side edges, wherein each said inner edge thereof hingedly mounts to the central spine such that the primary work surface frames are foldable towards each other; and first and second opposing pairs of legs, each leg pivotally mounting to one end of an outer edge of the first and second primary work surface frames, such that the legs of each opposing pair are foldable towards each other. The inner edge of each of the first and second primary work surface frames hingedly mounts to the central spine by a distinct hinge mounting such that in the folded configuration, opposing side edges of the respective first and second primary work surface frames are brought parallel with each other and each of the legs is brought parallel with a side edge thereof. | 01-01-2009 |
20090056593 | Folding Table With Transport Mechanism - A folding table includes two tabletop halves pivotally joined together at an axle, with one or more legs connected to each half. A transport member, such as a wheel is mounted on the axle. To transform the table from an “in-use” condition to a “transport” condition, the legs are collapsed to seat adjacent to the underside of the associated tabletop half. The tabletop halves are then pivoted toward each other until the undersides are in facing relationship to each other. So pivoting the tabletop halves exposes the transport member, which can be positioned against the ground to roll or slide the table to a different location. | 03-05-2009 |
20090071380 | Board for pasturage - An improved board for pasturage includes pasturage equipments installed on a back side of a board body, a positioning slot and a leg positioning slot disposed at a pasturage equipment and a leg of the pasturage equipment respectively, cup slots and containing slots disposed on a front side and around the periphery of the board body, an embedding slot disposed at a position corresponding to front and back sides of four corners of the board body, male and female latches disposed on both lateral sides of the board body and engaged with each other, and water injecting holes disposed on a lateral side of the board body. The board for pasturage not only connects the pasturage equipment directly for its use, but also operates with a leg or a support pillar as a leisure table, a storage cabinet, a fence or a billboard. The applications are simple, convenient and diversified. | 03-19-2009 |
20090101046 | Cooler table - A cooler table comprising a storage compartment formed with a top edge, and a tabletop. The tabletop is manipulable between a closed position in which it closes said top edge, and a table position in which it is mounted on a post extending from said storage compartment serving as a table whilst allowing access to said storage compartment. | 04-23-2009 |
20110226165 | Convertible Table and Method of Use - A system and method for a table that is convertible between a first configuration and a second configuration. The convertible table generally includes a base and a top comprising a plurality of panels. The panels interact to form the top of the table in both configurations. In the first configuration, the panels are combined to produce a lesser surface area than the panel configuration once expanded. This may be accomplished by any number of combination techniques such as by variations of stacking, staggered, or in any other manner that generally provides for a top with less surface area than the top of the second configuration. In the second configuration, at least two of the panels may be positioned adjacent to each other to form a substantially uniform surface. The surface area of the expanded top is generally larger than the surface area of the top in the first configuration. | 09-22-2011 |
20110239907 | TABLE - A table that can be used as a dining table with a storage section, and features that allow for conversion of the same for use as a desk. | 10-06-2011 |
20120006234 | WORKBENCH WITH SAW HORSE - A worktable having first and second portions that are removably coupled to one another. When the first and second portions are decoupled from one another they can be arranged into free-standing positions where they can be used as sawhorses. | 01-12-2012 |
20130152828 | HEADREST AND WORK SURFACE APPARATUS - A portable collapsible apparatus serves as either a headrest or work surface. A base may be anchored under the thighs of a seated user or by the user's feet. An extendible element is adjusted in length from the base to position a platform at a height convenient for the platform to serve as a work surface or as a headrest. For the latter, a cushion is detachably attachable to the platform to serve in the manner of a pillow when the apparatus is used as a headrest. Adjustable pivot mechanisms interconnect the base and the platform with the extendible element to locate the platform at a convenient angle for its use as a headrest or work surface. Adjustable locks accommodate extension and retraction of the extendible element to locate the height of the platform relative to the base. The pivot mechanisms and adjustable locks also accommodate collapse of the apparatus by contracting the extendible element and by placing the extendible element essentially adjacent both the base and the platform. | 06-20-2013 |
20130312642 | Frame Type Workstation Configurations - A furniture assembly comprising a first frame structure having front and rear portions and including at least a first leg member and a first rail member supported by the at least a first leg member where the first rail member has a first length dimension, second rail member supported by the at least a second leg member spaced apart from the first rail member wherein an assembly space includes the space between the first and second rail members, a first furniture sub-assembly having first and second ends, having a first depth dimension and a second furniture sub-assembly having first and second ends, a second depth dimension, wherein the combined first and second depth dimensions are less than the first length dimension. | 11-28-2013 |
20160130033 | PALLETIZING MOBILE DRIVE UNITS - An inventory system includes a pallet and a base for palletizing or unpalletizing a mobile drive unit. The pallet has a set of openings corresponding with features of the mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit features may extend into the pallet openings. The base includes protrusions corresponding to the pallet openings. Engaging the pallet and base can position the base protrusions in the pallet openings. Positioning the base protrusions in the pallet openings can displace the mobile drive unit features from the pallet openings and/or provide a surface upon which the mobile drive unit can navigate. | 05-12-2016 |
108013000 | Alternately usable surfaces | 5 |
20080236452 | Convertible Multi-Functional Furniture - Convertible, multi-functional furniture is disclosed that has at least a standard configuration and a converted configuration, the standard and converted configurations providing different uses for the convertible furniture. | 10-02-2008 |
20080276839 | CONVERTIBLE FURNITURE ITEM - A convertible furniture item, the furniture item convertible between a coffee table and a dining table with chairs, which includes a planar rectangular table top having a first and a second side and ends and is supported at the ends by a plurality of planar legs. The legs are positioned and configured to double as the backs and legs of opposed chairs, support inwardly extending seats when the coffee table is turned on the first side a planar dining table surface is centrally positioned between the legs, outwardly extending from the second side in this dining table position. | 11-13-2008 |
20090101047 | Multimedia Table with Rotatable Tray - A multimedia table that can be used by a hospital patient or home users. One side of the table can provide a tray in which the patient can use to eat. An opposite side of the table provides for an LCD device wherein a person can watch television. The patient can rotate the table so that the patient can utilize either side of the table as the patient desires. Thus, for example, the table can be useful for a patient lying in a hospital bed, recovering in a nursing home, at home, or any other user wherein the table can facilitate entertainment, communication, eating, etc. | 04-23-2009 |
20140305347 | Deployable Table for a Spare Tire Assembly - A deployable table for an external spare tire assembly is an apparatus that provides a user with a fold-out shelf while the apparatus is attached to the spare tire assembly or provides the user with a table while the apparatus is detached from the spare tire assembly. The apparatus includes an adapter mount, a dual compression clamp, a central hub, a table frame, a table top, and foldable legs. The adapter mount allows the apparatus to detachably attach to the external spare tire assembly. The central hub is connected normal to the table frame, which is used to support the table top. The table top has a stationary portion and a fold-out portion that is used as the shelf. The foldable legs collapse within the table frame or can extend when the apparatus is used as a table. The dual compression clamp connects the central hub to the adapter mount. | 10-16-2014 |
20190142153 | MULTI-POSITION TABLE | 05-16-2019 |
108014000 | Receptacle | 8 |
20100275819 | WIRELESS KEYBOARD DESK - The present invention relates to a wireless keyboard desk that includes: a platform; a wireless keyboard within the platform; a supporting base; and an internal opening. The platform may also include extendable mouse pads. In one exemplary embodiment, the wireless keyboard desk includes an over flap, where the over flap covers and closes the keyboard desk converting the desk to a portable case that may also include a carrying strap. The supporting base may include at least two foldable legs that extend from the bottom surface of the keyboard desk. The internal opening receives a laptop computer that may be opened for use or stored in a closed position. | 11-04-2010 |
20110056413 | TRAVEL LAP DESK WITH MAGNETIC COUPLING - A travel lap desk has a foam wedge that rests on, and is removably coupled to, a deformable pad. A first magnetic element is attached to the underside of the foam wedge and a second magnetic element is attached to the upper surface of the deformable pad. These magnetic elements are positioned to removably couple the foam wedge to the top of the deformable pad. The foam wedge is sufficiently stiff to provide a writing surface and yet is sufficiently compliant to deform when impacted by the user without causing injury to the user. The foam wedge may be covered with a washable material that may be removable. | 03-10-2011 |
20120024200 | Multifunction Computer Table and Carrier - A Multifunction Computer Table and Carrier (‘MCTC’) has two two-table configurations that increase horizontal work space while maintaining a small footprint making it ideal for commuters to get more work done in their ‘office on the go’ while a third configuration increases the safety of the computer or other work tools during storage and transportation. Slots in the tables and sides allow for securing straps to be used to secure a computer, printer, keyboard, other work tools and other items during use, storage and transport. A carrier with internal straps and pads compactly secures the MCTC, computer and other items in an efficient package to keep the items from internal sources of damage (bouncing around and against each other) while the MCTC and carrier also acts as a protective barrier for the items from outside sources of damage during storage and transport. | 02-02-2012 |
20120079963 | Briefcase Workstation - Said briefcase workstation is an extremely portable and workstation of remarkable stability in which the seat and table sections being the compartments and come together to make its own carrying case. Even as a briefcase there is room inside said case not just for the hardware required for assembly, but also for work related materials, medical equipment, laptop computer, or other technology, biological equipment, notebooks, journals, art and calligraphy supplies, for fly tying equipment and or lunch. | 04-05-2012 |
20120090511 | TABLE AND STORAGE SYSTEM FOR COOLERS - A table and storage system ( | 04-19-2012 |
20120318177 | Portable container with integrated table surface - A portable, insulated container, preferably a cooler, including an integrated table surface upon which items can be placed. The table surface is movable between a stowed position and an extended position, wherein each position the lid of the container can be lifted to access the interior cavity of the container. Advantageously, the footprint of the table surface in a horizontal plane is always located above the footprint of the container in a horizontal plane such that object or item in a surrounding area need not be disturbed in order to move the table surface between the stowed position and the extended position. | 12-20-2012 |
20130340653 | LEG ASSEMBLY - A leg assembly for selective attachment to a portable support structure having a base and removable lid said leg assembly. The leg assembly includes a plurality of legs that are selectively attachable to both the base and lid. When attached, the legs extending from the base to the lid thereby supporting the lid. The legs are substantially parallel to one another. The assembly further includes at least one cross member extending between two of the legs to stabilize and prevent lateral movement of the legs. The cross member also abutingly contacts and supports the lid so that the base and lid may function as a support structure. | 12-26-2013 |
20140000492 | Table Bag | 01-02-2014 |
108015000 | Vertical surface | 2 |
20150033990 | PROTECTIVE STUDENT DESK - A protective student desk may include a set of base elements, a set of legs attached to the set of base elements, a desktop pivotably attached to the set of legs, and a panel connected to the set of base elements and attached to the set of legs. The protective student desk may provide a full body protective shield and be bullet resistant. | 02-05-2015 |
20150096471 | DOOR BLOCKING DESK - A door blocking desk or table includes a substantially rectangular frame'having two sides, two ends and having four corners with legs extending downwardly from each corner to support the frame on the floor. A rectangular bullet-proof top is supported on the frame and is pivotable between a first position where it is horizontal and lying on the frame and a second position wherein it lies in a substantially vertical plane in substantial alignment with one of the frame ends. The entire desk is movable toward a doorway so that the said upper surface of the top can block the said doorway when the top is in its second vertical position and slide bolts or other locking members carried on the undersurface of the top lock the top to the door frame to prevent persons or bullets from passing through. | 04-09-2015 |
108016000 | Rack support | 2 |
20090158971 | MODULAR FOLDING TABLE - The modular folding table includes a collapsible truss framework that supports a folding table top and a folding utility shelf, and includes legs that can be connected horizontally or vertically to the legs of one or more similar modular folding tables, to provide desired table and shelf space with a structure that is foldable, strong and stable. | 06-25-2009 |
20120017809 | LOAD SUPPORT - Load supports ( | 01-26-2012 |
108017000 | Multiplanar to coplanar position | 3 |
20090095204 | TABLE FURNITURE CONFIGURABLE INTO THREE SEPARATE ARRANGEMENTS AND MODES OF USE - A configurable table ( | 04-16-2009 |
20120073477 | Configurable Table and Methods of Use - A configurable table assembly comprises two table-base sub-assemblies shaped to removably connect together and two table-surface sub-assemblies, each supported by one of the two table-base sub-assemblies. Each table-surface sub-assembly has first and second surface portions, the second surface portion being operable to rest upon the first surface portion and selectively unfold therefrom. The table-base and the table-surface sub-assemblies, together, have a single-table configuration and a double-table configuration. In the single-table configuration, the table-base and the table-surface sub-assemblies are separably mated together to form an integrated table base and an integrated table surface. In the double-table configuration, the table-base sub-assemblies are separated from one another to form two separate tables, each supporting thereon a respective one of the table-surface sub-assemblies. Each of the table-surface sub-assemblies has the second surface portion unfolded away from the first surface portion and onto a portion of one of the table-base sub-assemblies. | 03-29-2012 |
20130152829 | Configurable Table and Methods of Use - A configurable table assembly comprises two table-base sub-assemblies shaped to removably connect together and two table-surface sub-assemblies, each supported by one of the two table-base sub-assemblies. Each table-surface sub-assembly has first and second surface portions, the second surface portion being operable to rest upon the first surface portion and selectively unfold therefrom. The table-base and the table-surface sub-assemblies, together, have a single-table configuration and a double-table configuration. In the single-table configuration, the table-base and the table-surface sub-assemblies are separably mated together to form an integrated table base and an integrated table surface. In the double-table configuration, the table-base sub-assemblies are separated from one another to form two separate tables, each supporting thereon a respective one of the table-surface sub-assemblies. Each of the table-surface sub-assemblies has the second surface portion unfolded away from the first surface portion and onto a portion of one of the table-base sub-assemblies. | 06-20-2013 |
108018000 | Support becomes inoperative | 5 |
20140083335 | Stacking camping bed or table with detachable insulated tent structure - The invention features a collapsible, portable and elevated camp bed that attaches to any 4-wheel vehicle that has a cargo rack, like an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or attaches to the tailgate of a Utility Vehicle (UTV) for use in camping or hunting expeditions. As an accessory, the invention can be used as a bed capable of supporting a person. Height adjustable legs will level the surface for sleeping or use as a camping workbench or food prep table. U-shaped arches inserted in each of the four corners will allow a canopy to be added that will provide an enclosed sleeping area or as a place to store camping gear out of the weather. In a collapsed transportation mode, the invention actually expands the loading space of the cargo rack. | 03-27-2014 |
20140251187 | PORTABLE CUSHION TRAY - A portable cushion tray includes a cushion coupled to a tray. The tray has a first maximum perimeter. The cushion has a second maximum perimeter. The first maximum perimeter is one of the same as the second maximum perimeter and disposed inside of the second maximum perimeter. The portable cushion tray is used as a furniture accessory and selectively provides each of a pillow and a working surface for use with furniture. | 09-11-2014 |
20150090162 | FIRST ELECTRONIC TABLET HIGH CHAIR - A utility multi-function tray attachment for children's high chairs that provides an integrated insert retainment and display area for electronic entertainment computer based devices of tablet configurations. The tray has a perimeter lip formed thereon with a tray top surface having a transparent waterproof viewing and activation surface window for display and activation of a computer tablet selectively inserted into and retained in the tray. Chair adapted receiving brackets on said tray bottom provide for universal engagement and a pair of folding deployable legs provide for dependent and independent tray use with a variety of high chair designs. | 04-02-2015 |
108019000 | Alternately usable legs | 2 |
20100058958 | Play-ble multifunctional recreational system - The Play-ble Recreational System is composed of two separate assemblies, each of which includes a through-aperture, dimensioned to allow a beanbag to pass entirely through it, which can be sealed by a detachable cover cap. The invention will be constructed so that the assemblies can serve multiple functions. When the assemblies are separate and distinct, they will primarily be used to play the popular multiplayer game, commonly referred to as cornhole or beanbag toss. However, in addition to this, the underside of each assembly is equipped with collapsible table and game legs, which allows each assembly to become an independent freestanding table. The assemblies also include mechanisms on their front and/or side surfaces that allow the assemblies to be connected together in one of two ways: either perpendicularly to form an L-shaped buffet/serving table, or end-to-end to create a long dinning/serving table that can also be used to play the popular recreational game referred to commonly as beer pong. | 03-11-2010 |
20160082334 | Hybrid Game Board Apparatus for Bag Toss Play & Competition - A bag toss game set comprising a flat game board with collapsible support structure affixed thereto. Angular support wings, secured longitudinally to the flat game board with an extended piano hinge, collapsed by rotating about the piano hinge to lay flat under the flat game board. A frame is provided around the periphery of the flat game board that rigidities and protects the sides of the game board. The flat game board has provisions for storing the game bags there in during transport. The flat game board maybe carried from the top or the bottom, under the arm, during transport, with hand slots formed bilaterally on the wings that allow engagement and wrapping around by a user's hand and fingers. | 03-24-2016 |