Patents Assigned to Opto International, Inc.
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Patent number: 9831642Abstract: A vertical support provides for the rapid assembly, disassembly, and modification of a shelving system in a variety of configurations, as determined by the practical and aesthetic requirements of the user. The vertical support facilitates the mounting of a variety of attachment members, such as shelves, hangers, or media boards, that contain powered appliances, allowing the user to further customize the shelving system to his practical and aesthetic requirements. The vertical support makes it easy for a user to mount these attachment members and hides the connections of the various components, to maximize the aesthetic appeal of the shelving display. Additionally, vertical support can be configured with other subcomponents to form shelving systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Opto International, Inc.Inventors: Brett Woodley, Nathan Wells, Erich Haller, Graham Wood
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Patent number: 9364104Abstract: The subject invention comprises a collapsible display fixture that includes a base, two vertical support posts that can accept vertical display panels, a horizontal crossbar and hinge that connects each vertical support post to the base. The hinge may be one of two forms, either a hinge with an axis of rotation at an angle of 2-6 degrees, or preferably 3 degrees, or a hinge with a rotatable base that allows the hinge to be rotated 2-6 degrees, or preferably 3 degrees. These hinges allow the vertical support posts to be folded down without intersecting or contacting one another. The vertical display panels integrate an internal pin system, whether the panel is solid or a combination of two laminated layers, such that the pins are accessible from the outside to accept hangers, pins, pegs, hooks or other display accessories.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: OPTO INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Graham Robert Wood, Brett A. Woodley, Erich Haller
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Patent number: 9309909Abstract: The subject invention comprises a modular, pop-up shelf display system that includes vertical slotted shelf support posts, horizontal tie bars, and shelf or accessory members. Two slotted support posts are connected at the top and bottom ends by a pair of tie bars; the top of each slotted support post leans against a wall. Shelves or accessories, which include brackets that engage the slots in the vertical support posts are then attached to the support posts to form horizontal shelves or accessories between the support posts at desired heights and orientation. The system includes internal connectors positioned inside the post ends and the ends of the tie bars which secure the tie bars to the posts to secure the posts in an upright manner against the wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: OPTO INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Graham Robert Wood, Brett A. Woodley, Erich Haller
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Publication number: 20140217048Abstract: The subject invention comprises a modular, pop-up shelf display system that includes vertical slotted shelf support posts, horizontal tie bars, and shelf or accessory members. Two slotted support posts are connected at the top and bottom ends by a pair of tie bars; the top of each slotted support post leans against a wall. Shelves or accessories, which include brackets that engage the slots in the vertical support posts are then attached to the support posts to form horizontal shelves or accessories between the support posts at desired heights and orientation. The system includes internal connectors positioned inside the post ends and the ends of the tie bars which secure the tie bars to the posts to secure the posts in an upright manner against the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Opto International, Inc.Inventors: Graham Robert Wood, Brett A. Woodley, Erich Haller
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Patent number: 8783476Abstract: The display fixture system comprises a framework on which a removable cover is secured. Each visible structural member of the framework is covered with a removable cover or cladding in which the vertical members are held in place by the horizontal members. Each vertical and horizontal member is also independently held to the framework by a magnet or other fastener. By virtue of being easily removable, each of the vertical and horizontal members may be decorated according to an easily changeable theme or color.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Opto International, Inc.Inventors: Brett Woodley, Michael Grund
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Publication number: 20140054252Abstract: The display fixture system of the subject invention comprises a framework on which a removable cover is secured. Each visible structural member of the framework is covered with a removable cover or cladding in which the vertical members are held in place by the horizontal members. Each vertical and horizontal member is also independently held to the framework by a magnet or other fastener. By virtue of being easily removable, each of the vertical and horizontal members may be decorated according to an easily changeable theme or color.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Opto International, Inc.Inventors: Brett WOODLEY, Michael GRUND
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Patent number: 6848589Abstract: This system for holding items has at least one upright with a series of first engagement devices. At least one panel assembly is provided and the at least one panel assembly has a panel with at least one receiving structure and has at least one reinforcing channel. The reinforcing channel is attached to the panel and has a series of second engagement devices for engaging the series of first engagement devices. At least one item holding device is provided for engaging at least one of the receiving structures of the panel assembly. The panel has a series of panel slots, which align with channel slots in the reinforcing channel to form further receiving structures for the item holding device.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Opto International, Inc.Inventor: Graham R. Wood
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Patent number: D447891Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Opto International, Inc.Inventors: Graham R. Wood, Brett Woodley
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Patent number: D470347Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Opto International, Inc.Inventors: Graham R. Wood, Brett Woodley