Patents Examined by Stanton L. Krycinski
  • Patent number: 11974667
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular storage system for barrels. The modular storage system includes a base rick module, an aisle rick module, and an end rick module, whereby a plurality of each module type may be assembled to construct a rickhouse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Koetter-Rax, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Koetter, Jr., Kenneth E. Koetter, Gerald T. Koetter, Raymond Todd Magner, Brian S. Keith, Greg Schmidt, Anthony Ferrera, Mark Duane Cooke, Clark Gregory, Darr Scott Thompson, Adam Ray
  • Patent number: 11974665
    Abstract: A ball rack including one or more rows; and a plurality of side panels, wherein ends of the one or more rows are connected to the plurality of side panels, wherein at least one row of the one or more rows is an adjustable row, and wherein at least one end of the adjustable row is adjustably connected to a first side panel of the plurality of side panels by an adjustable mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: MURRAY SPORTING GOODS, LLC
    Inventors: Janson James, Jeffrey George
  • Patent number: 11974666
    Abstract: A differential gear storage assembly includes a panel having a plurality of storage wells. Each well insertably receives a center gear of a differential drive for storage. A drain in the panel receives oil that drips from each center gear. A plurality of bolts is strategically positioned with respect to the plurality of storage wells. A pan is slidably insertable into a drainage well in the panel to contain the oil from the drain. A plurality of supports is pivotally coupled to the panel and each of the supports is positionable in a deployed position to support the panel in an upright position on a horizontal support surface. A plurality of wing nuts is each threadable onto a respective one of the bolts and each of the wing nuts extends beyond a respective one of the storage wells for retaining the respective center gear in the respective storage well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Inventor: Zachary Jastorff
  • Patent number: 11970384
    Abstract: A modular dispenser stand includes a height adjustable frame and a supporting frame. The height adjustable frame includes a plurality of telescopic legs each adapted for selectively adjusting its length, and a leg locker unit provided at each of the telescopic legs to selectively lock up said telescopic leg at a predetermined length, wherein the telescopic legs are spaced apart with each other to define a storage space therewithin. The supporting frame includes an upper support coupled at upper ends of the telescopic legs for supporting a water bottle on the upper support, and a base support detachably coupled at the telescopic legs below the upper support to define the storage space between the upper support and the base support. Accordingly, the telescopic legs are selectively reduced their lengths to drop down the upper support and are selectively increased their lengths to increase the storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Inventor: Charles Y. Yu
  • Patent number: 11971121
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method and apparatus for suspending air conditioning duct works from a support structure comprising unistrut type support beams which apparatus includes a plurality of support brackets arranged and configured for being slidably interlockable with the interior of the unistrut beam members. The support brackets can be slid inside the interior of the support beam until adjacent a support beam which support beam can be connected to the support bracket. In like manner additional support brackets can be inserted into the interior of the support beam members to be adjustably located next to their respective support rod. In such manner multiple support rods can be used to support a frame member even where the support rods are not symmetrically located along the length of the support beam as the support bracket can be slid/moved inside the support beam until lining up with its respective support rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Inventor: Jay G. Bianchini
  • Patent number: 11963613
    Abstract: This present invention relates to a ceiling mounted gear storage unit for storing and protecting gear, for example, fishing rods and reels. The storage unit includes an inconspicuous frame having a base with a plurality of retention grooves, carabiners, or bands; and, a cable and pulley system or electric motor and gear system to raise or lower the gear storage unit. The storage unit can be controlled using a remote application or other transmitter to operate the storage unit. An electronic lock mechanism can include an access code for providing access to the storage unit. The storage unit can be mounted to a ceiling joist(s) using wood screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Inventor: Randolph Motley, II
  • Patent number: 11958053
    Abstract: A media holder can be used for preparing samples. The media holder can comprise a base, a pair of walls extending upwardly from the base, and a plurality of transverse members positioned on and coupled to a respective upper end of each of the walls. Each of the transverse members can define a receiving slot for receiving at least a portion of a media therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland Security
    Inventors: Joseph A. DiCicco, Andrew Horan, John Brady
  • Patent number: 11950692
    Abstract: An organizer includes a vertical plate configured with a plurality of holes, blind grooves, and through grooves of various shapes and sizes; a horizontal plate configured with a plurality of ledges and blind grooves of various shapes and sizes for placing and holding various items and the vertical plate; a pistol rack fixed to the horizontal plate through one groove of the plurality of blind grooves of the horizontal plate and fixed to the vertical plate through one groove of the plurality of grooves of the vertical plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventor: Valentyn Tsaran
  • Patent number: 11950722
    Abstract: There is provided a dual mount end cap system for mounting a rod. The dual mount end cap system includes both a threaded system and a fastener system. This enables end caps of the system to be pre-mounted using a fastener and also adjusted using the threaded system. The fastener can extend through the dual mount end cap system. Alternatively, the threaded system can be used without the fastener system. There also is provided a stop system to prevent a locking system for an adjustable rod system to prevent the locking system from becoming stuck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: House of Atlas, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Moss, Matthew Berman, Alan Arthur Ford
  • Patent number: 11950693
    Abstract: An adjustable shelving rack and system for storing and maintaining a plurality of item containers within a shelving unit in a stacked, vertical configuration. Each of the plurality of adjustable shelving racks are selectively coupled to a horizontal traverse of the shelving unit at a user determined position. The item containers may then be inserted by disposing each item container on one of a plurality of supports within each shelving rack. By having two shelving racks in close proximity to one another, each item container may be held in a suspended configuration with either side of the item container supported by a different shelving rack. Each shelving rack is coupled to a plurality of traverses through a corresponding plurality of vice assemblies which are selectively actuated to grip or apply a squeezing force to each traverse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Cambro Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Johannes Le
  • Patent number: 11950714
    Abstract: A device for washing and drying a wig is provided. The wig washing and drying device includes a wig pod having a front facing dome member extending from a base. The dome member includes a generally curved front facing portion and an opposing flat side that is rear facing, wherein an arm extends from the flat side and connects with the base at a central region of the base. A bracket housing extends from a rear side of the base, wherein the bracket housing is removably securable to a vertical surface via a fastener, such as a suction cup. The wig pod can be placed in a shower and attached to a wall of the shower, such that the dome member can receive a wig thereon. Once received on the dome member, the wig can be easily washed while remaining suspended from the wig pod and remain suspended to dry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventor: Cynthia Johnson
  • Patent number: 11944193
    Abstract: The multi-wheel shelving assembly is a gearing system with a central drive gear, multiple planetary-gears, and a third layer of orbiting gears that each have a horizontal shelf attached and which remains level even as respective gears revolve. The shelf-orbiting gears and the planetary gears are radially arranged along concentric circumferential paths and connected to the central drive gear through complementary rotational movements and complementary gear teeth. The multi-wheel shelving assembly includes a framework having a faceplate coupled to the drive gear, an outer peripheral frame member pivotally coupled to the outer layer of orbiting gears and spokes connecting the peripheral outer frame member and faceplate and to which the plurality of planetary gears is pitifully attached. The peripheral outer frame member and, therefore, the plurality of orbiting gears are rotatably coupled to a hub whereas the drive gear is fixed in space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventor: Eran Swears
  • Patent number: 11944222
    Abstract: There is provided a lock mechanism for an adjustable rod. The lock mechanism provides a manually locking state and an automatic locking state. The automatic locking state provides a more secure locking engagement than the manual locking state. There is also provided improved end cap systems that minimize the number of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: House of Atlas, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Berman, Alan Arthur Ford, Jason Moss
  • Patent number: 11937675
    Abstract: A holding device for a highlighter pen, comprising a holding case and a base. The holding case includes: a channel configured to receive the highlighter pen and having a first opening and a second; a gripping unit in the channel, configured to removably grip the highlighter pen; a chamber extending from the second end of the channel and configured to receive a tip of the highlighter pen, the chamber comprising a sealing unit configured to cooperate with the highlighter pen when the highlighter pen has traversed the sealing unit, to generate an airtight environment in which the tip of the highlighter pen is contained; at least one first magnet. The base has at least one second magnet, such that attraction between the at least one first magnet and the at least one second magnet makes the base removably joinable to the holding case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Inventor: Sangharsh Khandelwal
  • Patent number: 11925850
    Abstract: There is provided a portable wall-mountable sports stick rack. The rack has a compliant support having a front side and an opposed rear side; a plurality of sports stick retaining channels along the front side adapted to receive a sports stick therethrough; and an adhesive layer associated with the rear side, the adhesive layer configured to removeably mount the sports stick rack to a wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Aaron Richard
  • Patent number: 11918843
    Abstract: A weight rack attachment apparatus, comprising: a front hook portion, where the hook is J-shaped; a rear connecting portion including a connecting pin along a centerline of the weight rack attachment apparatus, wherein the front hook portion is offset from the centerline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventor: Albert Sorin
  • Patent number: 11919145
    Abstract: The use of a load transporter for transporting loads, preferably tool cases, as a rack system, the load transporter being fastened on a wall by at least one adjustable fastening device arranged on the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Kenth Karlsson
  • Patent number: 11910939
    Abstract: A storage rack assembly configured for mounting to a wall surface, the assembly comprising a mounting bracket comprising an outer surface configured to affix to the wall surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, a set of support arms configured to extend in a generally diverging relationship from the mounting bracket and a platform comprising an upper surface and a lower surface. The platform is configured for independent pivotal movement with respect to the mounting bracket about respective pivot axes arranged in angular relationship to each other. The mounting bracket comprises a base plate, and a pivot bracket secured the base plate, with a proximal portion of each of the support arms positioned in captive relationship between the pivot bracket and base plate for independent pivotal movement. The platform defines an H-shaped generally planar surface for resting an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventor: Judd Rummage
  • Patent number: 11896123
    Abstract: A modular cleaning, display, and storage rack for firearms is disclosed for holding or displaying one or more pistols. The firearms rack can hold one or more pistols for cleaning and/or displaying. The firearms rack can also be folded flat for easy storage and/or transport. Multiple racks can be nested or stacked together and occupy less space than a single rack. The rack includes a base, and a plurality of support rods disposed in a spaced apart relation and hingedly operable relative to the base. In an open condition, the plurality of support rods are angularly disposed above the top surface of the base. The firearm is supported on the support rod by insertion of the support rod into the barrel of the firearm. In a closed position, the plurality of support rods are oriented such that they are substantially aligned with the back surface of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventor: Mark Wayne Rettig
  • Patent number: 11896122
    Abstract: A mounting structure of a storage basket includes a post and a plug-in assembly connecting the post to the storage basket; the plug-in assembly includes a plug-in tube and a fitting tube sleeved outside the post, the plug-in tube is detachably sleeved outside the fitting tube to squeeze the fitting tube to tightly embrace the post and fixed; the plug-in tube is provided with a first plug-in portion, the storage basket is provided with a second plug-in portion, and the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion cooperate to insert, thereby installing the storage basket on the plug-in tube. Users can install and disassemble the storage rack through simple plugging, the mounting structure has a simple structure and a stable installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventor: Chengxian Mei