Lazy susan with pull-out shelving

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-04-14
KNAPE & VOGT MFG
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[0013] In accordance with the invention, a lazy susan-like apparatus is adapted for use in supporting items and facilitating access to the items by a user. The apparatus includes at least one platform, with support means coupled to structures separate from the apparatus for supporting the apparatus. The support means also is utilized for supporting at least one platform. A plurality of shelves is associated with the at

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One problem which may arise with respect to use of these types of lazy susan devices relates to the capability of retrieving items which are located away from the perimeter of the horizontally disposed platform and near

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[0039] The principles of the invention are disclosed, by way of example, in a lazy susan device 100 as illustrated in FIGS. 1-10. In accordance with the invention, the lazy susan device 100 includes at least one circular platform or support base having a series of pie-shaped shelves or wedges 148 movably mounted thereon. The platform and the shelves are rotatable about a centralized pole 102, and the shelves rotate together on the circular platform. In accordance with a primary aspect of the invention, the pie-shaped shelves are movably mounted to a series of linear slides 140, with the linear slides positioned stationary relative to the circular platform. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, each of the shelves is extendable in a radial manner outwardly from the centralized pole. In this manner, items located anywhere within the shelves can be made readily accessible to a user, with the shelves extending outwardly. In particular, if the lazy susan device 100 is mount...

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A lazy susan device (100) includes a platform or support base (108). The support base (108) is rotatably coupled to a centralized support pole (102). A series of linear slides (140) are arranged in pairs (142). Pie or wedge-shaped shelves (148) are mounted to the linear slides (140). The slides (140) are properly secured to a corresponding shelf (140) in a manner such that the shelf (140) is permitted to slide radially outwardly from the platform or support base (108).

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is based upon and claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 460,448 filed Apr. 4, 2003.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A MICROFISHE APPENDIX [0003] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] 1. Field of the Invention [0005] The invention relates to rotatable or “lazy susan” devices and, more particularly, to rotatable devices having shelves or similar receptacles for holding various items. [0006] 2. Background Art [0007] Various types of storage devices having shelves or receptacles for holding various items are utilized in numerous environments, including commercial, industrial and residential spaces. One type of storage device which has been found to be of value is a device which includes means for rotation. Rotatable storage devices have the capability of varying the “presentation” location of hooks, shelves or other ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B49/00A47B88/04
CPCA47B49/004A47F5/0081A47B2200/02A47B88/04A47B88/44A47B88/40
Inventor BOKS, MICHAEL J.MOUW, BRANDON LEEANDERSON, ROBERT PAULZOOK, AMY LOUISE
Owner KNAPE & VOGT MFG
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