Patents Assigned to Borroughs Corporation
  • Patent number: 10044205
    Abstract: A cart for charging and storing electronic devices having a frame defining opposed sides of the car and wheels to enable the cart to be movable. The cart includes a charging box having dividers that define receptacles configured to receive electronic devices, with each receptacle including a charger configured to charge an electronic device, with the charging box being pivotably mounted to the cart between the opposed sides of the cart whereby the charging box can pivot outwardly of the cart. The cart can further include a locking frame pivotably mounted to the cart above the charging box, with the locking frame being pivotable between an open position in which electronic items stored within the charging box are accessible by a user and a secured position in which electronic items stored within the charging box are inaccessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Borroughs Corporation
    Inventors: Dale W. Voelz, Zachary M. McDonnell, David K. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 8256852
    Abstract: A tray for supporting clothing, textiles, or other delicate articles includes a frame and an inert liner located in the frame. Further, the frame may include guides for sliding engagement with the rails. Optionally, a storage system includes a pair of rails for supporting the tray. The rails permit unrestricted sliding movement of the tray so that the tray can be moved in opposed directions and removed or inserted from either side of the storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Borroughs Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Machala, Daniel C. Mehren
  • Publication number: 20110253654
    Abstract: A tray for supporting clothing, textiles, or other delicate articles includes a frame and an inert liner located in the frame. Further, the frame may include guides for sliding engagement with the rails. Optionally, a storage system includes a pair of rails for supporting the tray. The rails permit unrestricted sliding movement of the tray so that the tray can be moved in opposed directions and removed or inserted from either side of the storage system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: BORROUGHS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul J. Machala, Daniel C. Mehren
  • Patent number: 7988245
    Abstract: A storage system for supporting clothing, textiles, or other delicate articles includes a pair of rails and a tray. The tray includes a frame and an inert liner located in the frame. Further, the frame includes guides for sliding engagement with the rails. Optionally, the rails permit unrestricted sliding movement of the tray so that the tray can be moved in opposed directions and removed or inserted from either side of the storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Borroughs Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Joseph Machala, Daniel C. Mehren
  • Publication number: 20070251899
    Abstract: A storage system includes a pair of rails and a tray. The tray includes a frame and an inert liner located in the frame. Further, the frame including guides for sliding engagement with the rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: Borroughs Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Machala, Daniel C. Mehren
  • Patent number: 6161683
    Abstract: A quick release assembly for a check-out conveyor assembly is disclosed. The check-out conveyor assembly includes a frame member having a pair of opposed side rails that receive a series of guides including an idler guide and a drive guide. A conveyor belt encircles the series of guides and is rotatable within the side rails. A quick release assembly is mounted on each of the side rails and is moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the quick release assembly is moved to the locked position the idler guide is moved from a disengaged position to an engaged position. When the idler guide is at the engaged position the drive guide is able to rotate the conveyor belt. The quick release assembly comprises a take-up arm rotatably secured to a first end of a push bar and a release handle rotatably secured to a second end of the push bar. The release handle is pivotally fixed to the side rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Borroughs Corporation
    Inventor: Andy B. Wallis