Patents by Inventor Shane Obitts
Shane Obitts 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).
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Publication number: 20210137265Abstract: A product divider includes a base, a divider wall, and a stopper. The divider wall extends from the base. The stopper is coupled to the base and the divider and includes a rear surface, a front surface, and a flange. The rear surface faces the divider wall. The front surface is disposed opposite the rear surface. The flange extends from the front surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Liedtke, Shane Obitts
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Publication number: 20210093100Abstract: An anti-sweeping hook that includes a display hook for storing retail merchandise. The display hook is substantially straight and having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A helical coil is disposed about the display hook and extending along a lengthwise portion of the display hook. The helical coil has a first coil end proximate the first end of the display hook. Rotation of the helical coil in a first direction loads the retail merchandise onto the display hook. Rotation of the helical coil in a second direction opposite the first direction removes the retail merchandise from the display hook. A rotating handle is attached to the first end of the display hook and to the first coil end. The rotating handle is configured to determine an extent of rotation for the rotating handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Brent O. Ewing, Shane Obitts, Chan Chor Man
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Patent number: 10933523Abstract: An apparatus which enables a person to comfortable work on the engine of a vehicle includes base, spine, post, knee pad, and chest pad components. The spine component is pivotally connected to the base component. A brace prevents the pivoting movement but is removably connected between the spine and the base to allow pivoting when desired. The spine component carries the tube component at a selected height, and the tube component carries the knee pad component at a selected position. The tube component carries the chest pad component.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: WHITESIDE MFG. CO.Inventors: Shane Obitts, Kirt E. Whiteside, Robert E. Studer, Keith R. Studer
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Publication number: 20210037991Abstract: A product pusher assembly includes a rail, a divider, and a pusher. The rail extends in a first direction and includes a first engagement mechanism. The divider extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and is coupled to the rail for translation in the first direction and the second direction. The divider includes a front portion, a rear portion, and a second engagement mechanism disposed between the front portion and the rear portion. The second engagement mechanism is configured to selectively engage the first engagement mechanism during translation in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Brent Ewing, Michael Eric Liedtke, Shane Obitts, James Bacnik, William H. Walker
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Publication number: 20200187675Abstract: A shelving system is provided. The shelving system includes an upper rail, and optionally a lower rail, from which one or more upright supports extend. The upright supports are slidable within the upper and lower rails so that a user may vary their location. A shelf mounts to the upright supports. The shelf includes interlocking deck panels and selectively removable support bars so that it may be assembled onto the upright supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Shane Obitts, Billy Mertz, Matt Grubbs
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Publication number: 20200170420Abstract: A merchandising system includes a first cooperating member having a first engagement structure for engaging the mounting member in order to restrict movement of the first cooperating member relative to the mounting member in at least one direction. A second cooperating member includes a second engagement structure for engaging the mounting member to restrict movement of the second cooperating member relative to the mounting member in at least one direction. A third engagement structure is provided for selectively connecting the first cooperating member to the second cooperating member. The first cooperating member and the second cooperating member are selectively independently mountable to the mounting member and are selectively attachable to each other and mountable as a combined structure to the mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Thaddeus Brej
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Patent number: 10588426Abstract: A merchandising system includes a first cooperating member having a first engagement structure for engaging the mounting member in order to restrict movement of the first cooperating member relative to the mounting member in at least one direction. A second cooperating member includes a second engagement structure for engaging the mounting member to restrict movement of the second cooperating member relative to the mounting member in at least one direction. A third engagement structure is provided for selectively connecting the first cooperating member to the second cooperating member. The first cooperating member and the second cooperating member are selectively independently mountable to the mounting member and are selectively attachable to each other and mountable as a combined structure to the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Thaddeus Brej
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Patent number: 10398238Abstract: A product dispenser defines a product dispensing path and includes a housing, a pusher, a driver, and a controller. The housing extends along the product dispensing path. The pusher is configured to translate along the product dispensing path. The driver is operably coupled to the pusher and configured to urge the pusher along the product dispensing path. The controller is in communication with the driver and operable to activate the driver to urge the pusher along the product dispensing path after a threshold period of time.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Shane Obitts, Michael Eric Liedtke, Matthew Grubbs
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Patent number: 10260545Abstract: A connector assembly which is adapted to selectively attach a cooperating member to a rail of a merchandising shelf includes a U-shaped lip including a first end and an opposite second end such that the first end is adapted to be selectively attached to the cooperating member and the second end is adapted to be selectively attached to the rail. The clip includes a first arm, a second arm and a bridge portion joining the two arms. The clip includes a resilient material and wherein the first arm is spaced from the second arm such that the first arm is movable in relation to the second arm. A protrusion extends in a direction generally perpendicular to a plane of the first arm. The protrusion includes a section configured to selectively cooperate with an engagement portion of the rail. The first engagement portion of the rail includes a layer of a flexible thermoplastic material having a Shore A hardness of less than 75.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Shane Obitts, Gerald Matthew Szpak
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Patent number: 10172481Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member having a wall with at least one tooth and a cooperating member having a front end receivable on the mounting member. The cooperating member can include a slot defined in the front end. A lock is received in the slot. The lock includes at least one tooth located at a first end and a resilient member located at a second end. The lock can selectively engage the mounting member so as to retard or permit a lateral movement of the cooperating member in relation to the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H. Walker, Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Thaddeus Brej
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Publication number: 20180242758Abstract: A merchandise dispensing apparatus for deterring theft has at least one merchandise support module which includes a covering defining an interior space within the module. A support member and a dispensing member are mounted to the module, the dispensing member being mounted adjacent to the support member. A lockout device is also mounted to each module and connected to the dispensing member. The lockout device includes a housing with a user input member accessible from outside the housing. The user input member communicates with the dispensing member. A controller, which includes a memory and a processor, electrically communicates with the user input member. A sensor electrically communicates with the controller and senses the dispensing of an associated packaged item mounted on the support member. A signaling device electrically communicates with the controller to provide a notification upon the dispensing of the associated packaged item.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Gerald Matthew Szpak
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Publication number: 20180213947Abstract: A merchandising system includes a first cooperating member having a first engagement structure for engaging the mounting member in order to restrict movement of the first cooperating member relative to the mounting member in at least one direction. A second cooperating member includes a second engagement structure for engaging the mounting member to restrict movement of the second cooperating member relative to the mounting member in at least one direction. A third engagement structure is provided for selectively connecting the first cooperating member to the second cooperating member. The first cooperating member and the second cooperating member are selectively independently mountable to the mounting member and are selectively attachable to each other and mountable as a combined structure to the mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Thaddeus Brej
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Patent number: 9955802Abstract: A merchandising system includes a first cooperating member having a first engagement structure for engaging the mounting member in order to restrict movement of the first cooperating member relative to the mounting member in at least one direction. A second cooperating member includes a second engagement structure for engaging the mounting member to restrict movement of the second cooperating member relative to the mounting member in at least one direction. A third engagement structure is provided for selectively connecting the first cooperating member to the second cooperating member. The first cooperating member and the second cooperating member are selectively independently mountable to the mounting member and are selectively attachable to each other and mountable as a combined structure to the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Thaddeus Brej
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Patent number: 9959696Abstract: A dispenser which deters theft of packaged items includes an ejector. The ejector is resiliently biased to an extended position, and is selectively retracted to a retracted position. When so retracted, it can be released so that it can translate a static package into a dynamic state as quickly as possible to minimize the effect of drag and friction between the package being ejected and the package immediately behind it in a column of packages, as well as between the package and the portions of the housing which are initially contacted by the package. The first package is ejected in a short impulse so as to minimize a transfer of kinetic energy to a second package, thus minimizing the effect of static inertia of the second package on the first package.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Fastners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Matthew Szpak, Thaddeus Brej, Shane Obitts, Gregory M. Bird
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Publication number: 20180042402Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member having a wall with at least one tooth and a cooperating member having a front end receivable on the mounting member. The cooperating member can include a slot defined in the front end. A lock is received in the slot. The lock includes at least one tooth located at a first end and a resilient member located at a second end. The lock can selectively engage the mounting member so as to retard or permit a lateral movement of the cooperating member in relation to the mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H. Walker, Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Thaddeus Brej
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Patent number: 9848716Abstract: A merchandise dispensing apparatus for deterring theft includes a housing having a plurality of walls defining an interior space within the housing. At least one merchandise support module is mounted in the housing and includes an electro-mechanical ejector located adjacent a front end of the at least one module. The ejector includes an electrical motor with an output shaft, along with an ejector plate movably mounted in relation to the housing. A gear train connects the output shaft of the motor to the ejector plate. A relay selectively provides electrical power to the motor.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: FASTENERS FOR RETAIL, INC.Inventors: Shane Obitts, Gerald Matthew Szpak, Christopher E. Bremenour
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Patent number: 9770121Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member having a wall with at least one tooth and a cooperating member having a front end receivable on the mounting member. The cooperating member can include a slot defined in the front end. A lock is received in the slot. The lock includes at least one tooth located at a first end and a resilient member located at a second end. The lock can selectively engage the mounting member so as to retard or permit a lateral movement of the cooperating member in relation to the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H. Walker, Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Thaddeus Brej
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Publication number: 20170265652Abstract: A product dispenser defines a product dispensing path and includes a housing, a pusher, a driver, and a controller. The housing extends along the product dispensing path. The pusher is configured to translate along the product dispensing path. The driver is operably coupled to the pusher and configured to urge the pusher along the product dispensing path. The controller is in communication with the driver and operable to activate the driver to urge the pusher along the product dispensing path after a threshold period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Shane Obitts, Michael Eric Liedtke, Matthew Grubbs
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Patent number: 9713396Abstract: A merchandising assembly includes a latch configured to attach a cooperating member to a rail supported on an associated shelf. The rail is adapted to be mounted to the associated shelf and the elongated cooperating member is configured to engage the rail. The latch includes a first end and an opposite second end, such that the first end is adapted to be attached to the cooperating member and the second end is configured to be selectively attached to the rail. The latch includes a first arm and a second arm, the first arm being spaced from the second arm such that the first arm can be resiliently biased relative to the second arm. An attachment member extends from the first arm and is configured to selectively connect to the rail.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: FASTENERS FOR RETAIL, INC.Inventors: Shane Obitts, Gerald Matthew Szpak
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Patent number: D832459Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts, Robert E. Studer, Keith R. Studer, Chad E. Mays