Patents by Inventor Brett Woodley

Brett Woodley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9831642
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Opto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Woodley, Nathan Wells, Erich Haller, Graham Wood
  • Publication number: 20170310090
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Brett Woodley, Nathan Wells, Erich Haller, Graham Wood
  • Publication number: 20160166087
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Graham Robert Wood, Brett A. Woodley, Erich Haller
  • Patent number: 9364104
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: OPTO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Graham Robert Wood, Brett A. Woodley, Erich Haller
  • Patent number: 9309909
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: OPTO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Graham Robert Wood, Brett A. Woodley, Erich Haller
  • Publication number: 20140217048
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Opto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham Robert Wood, Brett A. Woodley, Erich Haller
  • Patent number: 8783476
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Opto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Woodley, Michael Grund
  • Publication number: 20140054252
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Opto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett WOODLEY, Michael GRUND
  • Patent number: D447891
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Opto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham R. Wood, Brett Woodley
  • Patent number: D470347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Opto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham R. Wood, Brett Woodley
  • Patent number: D651250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gross, Brett A. Woodley, Jerry Barone, Matthew R. Whitmer, Robin Brower
  • Patent number: D656196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gross, Brett A. Woodley, Jerry Barone, Matthew R. Whitmer, Robin Brower
  • Patent number: D656197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gross, Brett A. Woodley, Jerry Barone, Matthew R. Whitmer, Robin Brower