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US6796443B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F5/05
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A carousel of the present invention includes a base tray including a plurality of receptacles, defined by an outer wall and at least one inner wall, and at least one mounting recess formed in the base tray. At least one tray assembly is operatively connected to the base tray for relative movement thereto. Each tray assembly includes a tray portion operatively connected to a sleeve. The tray portion includes a cylinder, a first exterior wall extending from the cylinder and a second exterior wall extending from the first exterior wall. A plurality of first receptacles are defined in the tray portion by the first exterior wall, the cylinder and at least one first interior wall. A plurality of second receptacles are defined in the tray portion by the second exterior wall, the first exterior wall and at least one second interior wall. The sleeve engages the cylinder of the tray portion in order to connect each tray portion to the base tray.
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