Patents Examined by Robert W. Gibson, Jr.
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Patent number: 6820756Abstract: A windshield storage device operable for mounting a detachable/removable windshield on a wall structure includes a frame structure, one or more brackets connected to the frame structure, wherein the one or more brackets are operable for attaching the frame structure to the wall structure, and one or more receiving mechanisms connected to the frame structure, wherein the one or more receiving mechanisms are operable for receiving one or more attachment mechanisms of the detachable/removable windshield. The frame structure includes an upper member, a lower member, and two side members. The one or more brackets are operable for fixedly or removably attaching the frame structure to the wall structure. The windshield storage device also optionally includes a headlight connected to the frame structure and two turn signal lights connected to the frame structure and a power supply coupled to the frame structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Inventor: Cornelio Antonio Garza
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Patent number: 6820752Abstract: A stackable, folding transport rack generally including a base, a plurality of supports, at least one foldable A-frame hingedly secured to the base and an optional securing assembly. The base of the transport rack is supported by a plurality of legs bearing supports which are adapted to support the lower edges of objects, such as glass sheets or other sheet materials to be carried by the transport rack. The supports are configured to be as low as possible to the resting surface of the transport rack so as to provide for a minimal lift height for loading and unloading. The low arrangement of the supports also maximizes the size of glass sheets that can be carried and maintains the lowest possible center of gravity. The top of the sheet supports may be cushioned with appropriate resilient material.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2004Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Marion Michael Jeskey, Michael Jeffery Wade
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Patent number: 6820757Abstract: A shelving system includes a panel having a plurality of support structures, and one or more posts configured to support the panel. One type of support structure includes a pair of opposing beam members having an upper end, a lower end, and an intermediate wall coupling the upper and lower ends Upper and lower ends of opposing beam members define a plurality of orifices, and a terminal end of the upper end includes a downward projection configured to provide strength and rigidity. Another type of support structure includes a set of alternating opposed cavities defined by a pair of side walls, an upper wall, and a lower wall, where a first cavity is defined by the side walls and the upper wall and a second cavity adjacent the first wall is defined by the side walls and the lower wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Charles William Craft, David Michael Stitchick
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Patent number: 6820754Abstract: A product feed apparatus for feeding a row of products towards the front edge of a shelf has an elongate track mounted on the shelf so as to extend from a rear edge to the front edge of the shelf. A pusher member is slidably mounted in the track for engaging the rearmost product of a row of products supported on the track, and a biasing mechanism biases the pusher member towards the front edge of the track so as to advance product to the front edge of the shelf. The biasing mechanism includes a plurality of identical elongate, resilient biasing elements which can be releasably secured between the front end of the pusher member and the track so as to move the pusher member along the track. The user selects the number of biasing elements to be used based on the size and weight of product to be advanced.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Precision Wire Racks & Carts, Inc.Inventor: V. John Ondrasik
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Patent number: 6814245Abstract: The hybrid shelving unit comprises first and second spaced-apart end frame portions, an intermediate frame portion located spacedly between the first and second end frame portions, a first spacer element attached to the first end frame portion and linking the first end frame portion and the intermediate frame portion, a second spacer element different from the first spacer element, attached to the second end frame portion and linking the second end frame portion and the intermediate frame portion, first brackets attaching the first spacer element to the intermediate frame portion, second brackets different from the first brackets and attaching the second spacer element to the intermediate frame portion, first shelves located and supported between the first end frame portion and the intermediate frame portion, and second shelves located and supported between the second end frame portion and the intermediate frame portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Montel Inc.Inventors: Simon Leclerc, Serge Rainville
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Patent number: 6814244Abstract: A ramped latch closure system for securing a gate frame to a stationary frame assembly. The system includes a sill bracket and a pin assembly. The sill bracket includes a pin receptacle having an opening disposed at a first elevation for vertically receiving a pin, a first ramp extending from a second elevation to a third elevation, and a second ramp extending from a fourth elevation to a fifth elevation. The first ramp is vertically inclined toward the pin receptacle for gradually guiding a pin theretoward. At least one of the fourth and fifth elevations is separated from the first elevation in one vertical direction and the third elevation is separated from the first elevation in the opposite vertical direction. The pin assembly includes a pin and a spring for biasing the pin toward the pin receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.Inventor: Mary H. Hathcock
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Patent number: 6811038Abstract: A surface-mounted bracket for receiving and storing removable vehicle doors is disclosed. In general, embodiments of the bracket include an elongated bar, a first support bar connected generally perpendicular to the vertical bar, and a second support bar connected generally perpendicular to the vertical bar, the second support bar being offset and generally parallel to the first support bar. The support bars include support brackets that are adapted to receive the male hinge pins on vehicle doors. The brackets can further include stabilizers to prevent the doors from swinging on the support brackets.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Inventor: Mark A. Sanderson
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Patent number: 6811044Abstract: A shelf liner comprising a base for engaging a surface of a shelf, a panel secured to the base with the panel having at least two display areas for displaying information, in one embodiment a plurality of lips located on the panel slidably secures a first information strip to the first display area and slidably secures a second information strip to the second display area and in a further embodiment, a set of sidewall dividers having an elongated portion member are secured to the opposite sides of the base for forming a compartment therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2002Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Inventor: Brian Walker
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Patent number: 6811042Abstract: A stackable storage unit may be vertically stacked for storage and transportation of storable members. The storage unit comprises at least one pair of rails extending in a first direction and having a contoured surface for supporting a surface area of a generally cylindrical storable member. At least two generally vertical walls extend in the first direction on opposing ends of the storage unit. The walls comprise a flat top surface with a plurality of alignment openings therein. A plurality of alignment tongues extending from the bottom of the wall are positioned and configured to engage corresponding alignment openings in an underlying storage unit. A rib structure underlies the rails and connects the walls to the rails. Feet extend below the bottom of the alignment tongues and support the storage unit on a generally flat surface or fit inside the walls of an underlying storage unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Inventors: Daniel Kelly, Emerson B. Donnell
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Patent number: 6808077Abstract: A tool organizer and carrying apparatus comprises a rotatable tool mounting assembly having multiple tool receiving surfaces mounted on a frame. The invention preferably comprises a removable base plate to allow for stable placement on a flat surface such as a workbench or shop floor. The frame provides an axis of rotation for the tool mounting assembly to provide a worker fingertip access to tools mounted thereon. Tools such as sockets are retained on multiple tool receiving surfaces with clips, magnets, nuts and bolts and/or other known retention means for easy removal and replacement. The frame is adaptable to mount the organizer on a base or to a workbench, tool chest or the like and further comprises a means for carrying the organizer.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Inventor: Garett McConnell
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Patent number: 6805249Abstract: A display rack (10) for CDs including an elongated tapered primary support member (20) having an angled front face (21) provided with a plurality of vertically staggered narrow shelves (22) and a rear face (25) provided with an enlarged recess (26) dimensioned to receive a support panel member (30) pivotally suspended within the enlarged recess (26) wherein, the support panel member (30) extends below the upwardly angled contoured rear portion (24″) of the bottom (24) of the primary support member (20) wherein the support panel member (30) can be extended to provide a means of support on a horizontal surface or retracted to allow suspension on a vertical surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Inventor: Andre Houle
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Patent number: 6805246Abstract: A portable caddy for use in and around a stove in a kitchen or other cooking area includes a number of features to aid cooks in preparing meals while maintaining the space being used in a clean and neat condition. The caddy includes a support base with an adjustable platform for a pan, pot or lid, as well as adjustable or removable shelves for convenience and accessibility while cooking. In the open and locked position, the adjustable platform allows the entire caddy to be rotated. A number of areas are provided for holding condiments and a retractable cutting board is held in the base. Extendable elements may be secured in a top portion of the caddy, for holding further utensils.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2003Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Inventor: Gregorio S. Manabat
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Patent number: 6802426Abstract: In a releasable locking device, which is useful at a beam-to-column connection in a storage rack, a housing having a lateral wall with two parallel slots has an end wall at an outer end and is open at the inner end, a locking pin having an internal portion movable within and along the lateral wall is movable between a retracted position and an extended position, toward which the locking pin is biased, and an outer sleeve is movable outside and along the lateral wall of the housing and is connected to the locking pin via a connecting pin extending through the locking pin, through the parallel slots, at each end to the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve has an external flange to facilitate pulling of the outer sleeve to move the locking pin toward the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Unarco Material Handling, Inc.Inventors: Carlton David Weaver, Linda P. Lascara
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Patent number: 6796443Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: Ernie Lippman, Li Cao Li
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Patent number: 6796437Abstract: An assembly for managing cables in a telecommunications installation where the cable management troughs directing cables from telecommunications equipment mounted to an equipment rack to a vertical cable way allow air flow into a ventilation space located between the equipment rack and the vertical cable way. A cable management trough with front and rear walls and a floor, wherein the floor increases in width from a first end to a second end and the front and rear walls decreases in height from the first end to the second end. A releasable hinge for mounting a door to a telecommunications rack and a slide movable between a captive and a retracted position. Placing the slide in the captive position prevents the door from being lifted from the hinge and placing the slide in a retracted position permits the door to be removed from the rack.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Dennis J. Krampotich, Thomas C. Tinucci
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Patent number: 6796442Abstract: A towel rack includes a hanging rod which is used to hold towels and is fastened to a wall surface by two support mounts. The hanging rod is detachably fastened to the two support mounts by two fastening bolts in conjunction with two fastening bars and two connection rods.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Inventor: Feng-Chung Wu
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Patent number: 6789686Abstract: A rack for stacking flat articles, in particular cases for CDs and other disc-type information carriers, has a stand part and a base part. The stand part is provided with substantially horizontally aligned compartments for accommodating the flat articles. The base part is formed by a base plate which can be connected with the stand part and the base area of which is larger than the projection of the stand part on the base plate. The base plate can be removed for packing purposes, and is divided into base plate parts which are of such a size that at least in one transverse dimension they do not project over the width of the stand part. Accordingly, the cross-section of packaging for the entire rack does not exceed, or exceeds only to an insignificant extent, the cross-section of the stand part.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Sunhing Millennium LimitedInventors: Jason Bennett, Qing Wang
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Patent number: 6783011Abstract: A hanger for merchandise to be displayed on a stand. The hanger includes a vertical back plate and hooks which can be placed on a stand made of horizontal rods. Merchandise holders extend forwardly from the back plate and receive merchandise thereon. The merchandise can be placed on the hanger at the manufacturing end, so that the store owner can easily fill a display stand by placing only a few hangers on the stand.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Bradshaw International, Inc.Inventor: Michael Rodrigue
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Patent number: 6783012Abstract: A rack merchandising system comprising a movable pallet base having openings to receive lifting forks, and a central support structure, the central support structure perpendicularly attached to the moveable pallet base and having two vertically extending sides. The central support structure may also comprise at least one transverse support member extending between the two vertically extending sides. The system further has at least two vertical upright supports that are spaced apart from each other and are located at or near a peripheral edge of a top surface of the movable pallet base, each vertically extending side being aligned with one of the vertical upright supports. The system further has at least one inclined shelf having a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, the first side and the fourth sides being parallel to each other and perpendicular to the second and third sides.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Paul Hyten Webb
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Patent number: 6779671Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a tray which is rotatably connected to a base. The tray can be comprised of a plurality of recesses, wherein each of the plurality of recesses is adapted to receive a corresponding one of a plurality of garbage cans. Each of the plurality of garbage cans can be placed in a corresponding recess so that when the tray is rotated with respect to the base, the position of any of the plurality of garbage cans with respect to the base changes. This allows easy access to the appropriate garbage can such as an open garbage can. One or more handles may be connected to the tray to help rotate the tray.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Inventor: Josephine Varga