James Edward Wise

US Patent:

D3587746, May 30, 1995

Filed:

Sep 27, 1993

Appl. No.:

D/013523

Inventors:

James H. Wise - Bowie MD

US Classification:

D10 6

US Patent:

61131822, Sep 5, 2000

Filed:

Jun 29, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/342252

Inventors:

James H. Wise - Gambrills MD

International Classification:

A47C 1300

US Classification:

297119

Abstract:

A footrest-table convertible article of furniture includes a pair of vertical supports, at least one brace rigidly interconnecting the vertical supports, a rotatable element disposed between the vertical supports, and a pivot connection supporting the rotatable element on the vertical supports for rotation about a horizontal axis. The rotatable element has two opposed major surfaces, one being a flat unupholstered table top, and another being a cushioned footrest. The rotatable element can be flipped 180. degree. between a position in which the table top is uppermost and horizontal, and a position in which the cushioned footrest is uppermost and horizontal. A locking mechanism secures the rotatable element in either of the positions, at a consistent height above the ground.

US Patent:

61740268, Jan 16, 2001

Filed:

Oct 14, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/418131

Inventors:

James H. Wise - Gambrills MD

International Classification:

A47C 1300

US Classification:

297120

Abstract:

A convertible hassock has a base whose walls enclose a storage area, a flat lid which covers the storage area, and at least one seat which is hinged to one of the walls. The seat can be pivoted from an outboard position resting on top of the lid, to an outboard position substantially coplanar with the lid. The seat is supported, in its open position, either by a cantilever construction or by a prop which engages the floor. The seat has a cushioned side and a flat panel side. The cushion is uppermost when the seat is folded inward, to provide a hassock function, and the panel side is uppermost when the seat is folded outward, providing an extended table surface. While the seats are folded outward, the lid can be raised to permit access to the storage area beneath.

US Patent:

D3417832, Nov 30, 1993

Filed:

Dec 2, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/804214

Inventors:

James H. Wise - Bowie MD

US Classification:

D10 6