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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Patent number: 8844947Abstract: A mobile chair (10) includes a seat (11), and a tray (12) having a front edge (17) that is shorter than its rear edge (18). A caster assembly (14) is carried by the tray (12) at the front and rear corners of the tray (12). A brace assembly (13) attaches the seat (11) to the tray (12) and includes a tube portion (27) attached to the tray (12) between the caster assemblies (14) at the front corners of the tray (12) and tube portions (34) attached to the tray (12) near the rear corners.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts, Braden C. Schenk
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Publication number: 20140263133Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a divider including an elongated base member having a first surface configured to abut a shelf and an opposite second surface. A divider wall extends from the second surface of the elongated base member. A recess portion is located along the first surface and is configured to be connectable to a first type of associated rail. An adapter clip is configured to be selectively inserted within the recess portion to allow the divider assembly to be connectable to a second type of associated rail. The adapter clip includes a base member having a first end and an opposing second end. A first support arm extends from the first end and a second support arm extends from the second end. A ridge profile of the clip is configured to be selectively received within a lip of the recess portion of the elongated base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H. Walker, Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts
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Publication number: 20140263134Abstract: A dual ended or reversible divider includes an elongated base member with a first end and an opposite second end. A divider wall extends away from the elongated base member. A first profile portion is positioned adjacent the first end of the elongated base member and is adapted to engage a first type of rail which can be mounted on a shelf. A second profile portion is positioned adjacent the opposite second end of the elongated base member and is adapted to engage a second type of rail which can be mounted on the shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H. Walker, Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Matthew Grubbs
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Publication number: 20140263112Abstract: A retainer assembly for an associated merchandising structure includes a planar divider mounted to the associated merchandising structure with the divider including a first side, a second side, a front end and a rear end. A first retainer is pivotally mounted to a first side of the divider adjacent the front end thereof. A second retainer is pivotally mounted to the second side of the divider adjacent the front end thereof. The first and second retainers are biased into an orientation normal to the plane of the divider. Each of the first and second retainers is adapted to pivot omnidirectionally in relation to the plane of the divider.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FASTENERS FOR RETAIL, INC.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Gerald Matthew Szpak, Shane Obitts, Michael Eric Liedtke, Matthew Grubbs
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Patent number: 8820755Abstract: A creeper (20) for a mechanic includes a top surface (21) and a bottom surface (22). The top surface (21) includes a headrest section (30), a shoulder-receiving section (31), a back-receiving section (32), and a buttocks-receiving section (33). The shoulder-receiving section (31) is wider than any of the other sections for comfortable full shoulder support of the user. The back-receiving section (32) and the buttocks-receiving section (33) are generally flat and the shoulder-receiving section (31) is generally uniformly inclined from the back-receiving section (32) upwardly to the headrest section (30) for the comfort of the neck of the user. Pockets (39) are formed on each side of the buttocks-receiving section (33), and radiused surfaces (41) extend from the side surfaces of the buttocks-receiving section (33) to the pockets (39) for the comfort of the user. The bottom surface (22) includes a plurality of parallel recesses (47) extending under all of the sections of the top surface (21).Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts
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Publication number: 20140190917Abstract: A latching system for a gravity fed merchandising apparatus includes a shelf slidably mounted between a first and a second side bracket, the shelf being adapted to move between a vending position and a stocking position. A first latch member is operably mounted to one of the shelf and the first side bracket and a second latch member is operably mounted to one of the shelf and the second side bracket. The first and second latch members are located adjacent opposed side edges of the shelf. Each of the first and second latch members is resiliently biased to an extended position. An actuating device is provided for moving the first and second latch members to a respective retracted position allowing the shelf to slide from the vending position to the stocking position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: FASTENERS FOR RETAIL, INC.Inventors: Gerald Matthew Szpak, Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Matthew Grubbs
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Publication number: 20140166598Abstract: A merchandising system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and a tile mounted to the support. The tile extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion and selectively slidable in relation to the first portion to change a size of the tile. A protrusion extends from the first portion. The protrusion is connected to the support to enable a movement of the tile in relation to the support thereby allowing selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The tile front face can include a cut out section or a slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: FASTENERS FOR RETAIL, INC.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Paul A. Mueller
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Patent number: 8657154Abstract: A merchandise dispensing apparatus for providing theft deterrence includes a housing defining an interior space adapted to hold a plurality of associated products. A vending door is mounted to the housing for selectively allowing access to the interior space. A bar is provided on which the associated products are supported, the bar extending in the interior space of the housing. An advancing assembly is disposed in the housing for urging product supported on the bar in a direction towards the vending door.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.Inventors: Shane Obitts, Gregory M. Bird, Gerald Szpak
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Publication number: 20140034591Abstract: A shelf system includes a support member that accommodates an associated object for display and dispensing. The support member includes a front end and a rear end. A mounting portion is disposed adjacent the support member rear end. The mounting portion includes a first member which connects to an associated upright and a second member which is operatively connected to the support member. A pin is connected to one of the first and second members and a sleeve is connected to the other of the first and second members, wherein the sleeve selectively accommodates the pin. A fastener is provided for selectively securing the pin in the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: FASTENERS FOR RETAIL, INC.Inventors: Gerald Matthew Szpak, Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Matthew Grubbs, Joe Walton, Robert Govia, James J. Kopco
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Publication number: 20140034590Abstract: A merchandising security system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and at least one product barrier movably mounted to the support. The at least one product barrier extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The product barrier is at least one of slidably mounted in relation to the support and pivotably mounted in relation to the support, wherein the product barrier includes first and second members which cooperate to retard a forward movement of an associated object supported on the first associated merchandising structure. At least one of the first and second members is mounted in relation to the support via a hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: FASTENERS FOR RETAIL, INC.Inventors: Gerald Matthew Szpak, Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Matthew Grubbs, Joe Walton, Robert Govia, James J. Kopco
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Patent number: 8622227Abstract: A merchandising system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and a tile mounted to the support. The tile extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion and selectively slidable in relation to the first portion to change a size of the tile. A protrusion extends from the first portion. The protrusion is connected to the support to enable a movement of the tile in relation to the support thereby allowing selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The tile front face can include a cut out section or a slot.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Paul A. Mueller
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Publication number: 20130213906Abstract: A merchandising system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and a tile mounted to the support. The tile extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion and selectively slidable in relation to the first portion to change a size of the tile. A protrusion extends from the first portion. The protrusion is connected to the support to enable a movement of the tile in relation to the support thereby allowing selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The tile front face can include a cut out section or a slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Paul A. Mueller
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Publication number: 20130061500Abstract: A single panel label holder for a product display supports a label for display to shoppers. The single panel traps the label against an adjacent surface of a corresponding shelf. The label holder includes a member for securing the label holder to the shelf. The securing member can include a clip for selectively mounting the label holder to a return flange of a shelf. Alternatively, an adhesive portion is employed to adhere the label holder to the shelf. The securing member could include an end wall joined to a lower wall via a hinge with the end wall extending over a distal end of a return flange of the shelf. Or, the securing member could include at least one flexible fin which engages a return flange of the shelf. A rear surface of the single panel can be textured or provided with protrusions, nubs, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Paul Mueller, Gerald Szpak, William H. Walker, Shane Obitts
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Publication number: 20120285906Abstract: A merchandising system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure and a tile mounted to the support. The tile extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion and selectively slidable in relation to the first portion to change a size of the tile. A protrusion extends from the first portion. The protrusion is connected to the support to enable a movement of the tile in relation to the support thereby allowing selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The tile front face can include a cut out section or a slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Paul A. Mueller
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Publication number: 20120103922Abstract: A shelf security system in the form of a merchandising shelf having a support member for supporting at least one associated object for display and/or dispensing. The support member defines longitudinal pathway along which the associated at least one object can travel from a rear position to a front position. A moveable retainer is operatively connected to the support member. The retainer is moveable between a first position at least partially obstructing the pathway thereby restricting forward movement of the at least one associated object beyond the front position, to a second position allowing further forward movement of the at least one associated object for removal of same from the support member. The retainer extends substantially across a width of the pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Gerald Szpak, Shane Obitts, James J. Rataiczak, III
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Publication number: 20120067917Abstract: A merchandise dispensing apparatus for providing theft deterrence includes a housing defining an interior space adapted to hold a plurality of associated products. A vending door is mounted to the housing for selectively allowing access to the interior space. A bar is provided on which the associated products are supported, the bar extending in the interior space of the housing. An advancing assembly is disposed in the housing for urging product supported on the bar in a direction towards the vending door.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Shane Obitts, Gregory M. Bird, Gerald Szpak
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Publication number: 20120062380Abstract: A system which monitors a display of products includes a motion detection unit. The motion detection unit is configured to receive an electromagnetic signal from a sensor concerning a portion of a plane disposed between at least one product held in a display and an individual. Further, the motion detection unit determines whether the portion of the plane is breached based on temporal deviations in the electromagnetic signal and, in response to determining a breach, generates a notification of the breach.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Scott Arthur McMullen
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Patent number: D672986Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts, Kristin C. Mays
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Patent number: D701717Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts, Braden C. Schenk
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Patent number: D702011Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2013Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Shane Obitts