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Storage device with pivot arm

US8061789B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 3, 2009
Grant dateNov 22, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 13, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B61/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A storage device. The storage device has at least one pivot arm that is pivotally mounted to a support frame. A storage rod is attached to the pivot arm(s). The pivot arm(s) control the movement of the storage rod between a conveniently accessible lower use position and an upper storage position. In a preferred embodiment the storage device is mounted inside a closet and is used in conjunction with storage drawers that rest on the floor. Also, in a preferred embodiment a linear actuator is connected to the pivot arm and controls the pivoting of the pivot arm.

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