With Peripheral Guard Patents (Class 108/27)
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Patent number: 11807286Abstract: A simple, versatile tool and accessory caddy, temporarily attachable to a wall, rollable across a floor and securely providing easy access to a tile installer of all needed tile installation tools and accessories.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Shark ToolersInventor: James Stathis
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Patent number: 11786036Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SSW Advanced Technologies, LLCInventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Patent number: 11730262Abstract: A molded plastic structure may comprise a tabletop with an upper surface and a lower surface. A lip may extend downwardly relative to the lower surface of the tabletop, and the lip may include an outer surface and an inner surface. An inwardly extending portion may extend inwardly from the inner surface of the lip. A frame may be connected to the table top and the frame may include a side rail of a frame. The side rail may include a receiving portion that receives the inwardly extending portion. The side rail may also include a portion that supports the lower surface of the table top and a portion that supports the lip.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Mitch Johnson, Kevin Boydston
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Patent number: 11608211Abstract: A transport packaging includes a tray formation which is configured to hold a plurality of containers with mutual separation to avoid mutual contact of the containers. The tray formation includes a first tray part having a plurality of pockets configured to receive first ends of the containers and a second tray part removably coupled to the first tray part and having a corresponding plurality of pockets configured to receive second ends of the containers. The first tray part is formed such that, when the second tray part is removed so that the second ends of the containers are free from the pockets of the second tray part, the free second ends of the containers are free to be brought into mutual contact while the first ends of the containers are still received in the pockets of the first tray part.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: SCHOTT Pharma Schweiz AGInventors: Arne Kloke, Rainer Landich, Michael Scheidbach, Aldin Imsic, Tobias Diener, Leah Kidney
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Patent number: 11420834Abstract: A scanner is configured to include a rotating body at a bottom portion of an apparatus main body and to be switchable between a movable state in which the rotating body contacts an installation surface on which the apparatus main body is installed and the rotation of the rotating body enables the movement of the apparatus main body on the installation surface and an installation state in which a contact area of the bottom portion of the apparatus main body with respect to the installation surface is larger than the movable state and the apparatus main body is installed and used on the installation surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Tomoyuki Mokuo, Keiichiro Fukumasu, Shinsuke Kogi, Junichiro Higuma
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Patent number: 11391410Abstract: A service tray for use with, and attachment to, a connection box having a flange having a bolt pattern, includes an L-shaped member defining a work surface and a mounting flange at about a right angles to each other. The work surface has an upper, work surface. The mounting flange has a plurality of openings, at least some of which are aligned with the connection box flange bolt pattern. The L-shaped member has an upwardly oriented lip extending about the edges of the work surface. A portion of at least one of the mounting flange openings has opposing edges configured to receive and secure a threaded bolt. One or more mounting bolts are received in one or more of the mounting flange openings to secure the service tray to the connection box.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: KITCO FIBER OPTICS, INC.Inventor: Lawrence Tyree Widgeon
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Patent number: 11280080Abstract: A multi-panel kit defining one or more recesses for a structural joint. The kit including first and second panels for respectively defining first and second faces of the one or more recesses in use. One or more intermediate panels, each defining an intermediate face of at least one, of the one or more recesses in use, and one or more pairs of slots, each comprising a first slot through the first panel and a second slot through the second panel. The one or more recesses are intermediate the first and second panels, and the intermediate faces of each recess extending between the first and second faces of that recess. Each pair of slots is for receiving one of the one or more intermediate panels in use, and each of the one or more intermediate panels includes a first notch and a second notch for receiving an edge of the first slot and an edge of the second slot of a pair of slots respectively in use.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Inventor: Peter James Bucklitsch
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Patent number: 11246416Abstract: A laminated countertop assembly can include a first generally longitudinal slab with a first substrate, where the first substrate has lamination on a countertop side of the first substrate and lamination on an edge side of the first substrate that extends along a first portion of a length of the edge side of the first substrate. The first substrate can also include a first miter cut angled into the first substrate and slots extending into the first substrate for receiving biscuits. The laminated countertop assembly can also include a second generally longitudinal slab with a second substrate, where the second substrate has lamination on a countertop side of the second substrate and lamination on an edge side of the second substrate. The second substrate can also include a second miter cut at a corner of the second substrate and slots extending into the second substrate for receiving the biscuits.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: V-T Industries Inc.Inventors: Tom Harris, Cordell Burton, Joel Tyler, Aron Fleischmann
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Patent number: 11202500Abstract: A table has a bottom plate having a bottom plate channel and an outer wall. A bottom plate lip is perpendicular to the outer wall. A top plate has a top plate lip overlying and parallel to the bottom plate lip. A lower end of a frame is in the bottom plate channel and an upper end of the frame is in contact with the top plate. An edge piece clamps the top plate lip and the bottom plate lip together. The edge piece extends entirely around a perimeter of the top plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: NEW-TEC INTEGRATION (XIAMEN) CO., LTD.Inventor: Luhao Leng
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Patent number: 11191358Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: SSW Advanced Technologies, LLCInventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Patent number: 10974678Abstract: An instrument panel structure includes: a base material that has both end portions in the longitudinal direction bent toward the lower face side to form a side face portion; a foamed material that covers a surface of the base material; and a skin that covers a surface of the foamed material. The instrument panel structure also includes a sealing rib that protrudes outward in the longitudinal direction from the side face portion in an arrangement position spaced apart by a predetermined gap toward the lower face side from a bent position of the base material, and to which an end portion of the skin is joined. The instrument panel structure also includes a widening rib that protrudes outward in the longitudinal direction from the side face portion on an upper face side of the arrangement position of the sealing rib on the side face portion, and is covered with the foamed material.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Manami Nakamura
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Patent number: 10932560Abstract: A hollow table top comprises a top plate and a bottom plate stacked together. The edge of the bottom surface of the table top is disposed with a metal frame. The edge of the top plate is disposed with a downwardly extending top plate side. The metal frame is disposed with a protruding portion in the horizontal direction extending out of the top plate side. The protruding portion protects the joint of the top plate and the bottom plate. The external edge of the table top has double-layer appearance.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: NEW-TEC INTEGRATION (XIAMEN) CO., LTD.Inventor: Luhao Leng
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Patent number: 10827837Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: SSW HOLDING COMPANY, LLCInventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Patent number: 10602857Abstract: A secondary tray apparatus for a child's high chair of the type having each of a seat and a tray with an eating surface that is coupled to the high chair. The secondary tray apparatus includes an eating surface bounded along a first side by an inner edge and is otherwise bounded by a wall having inner and outer sides. The wall extends upwardly from the eating surface to a height of at least 4? above said eating surface, with at least the inner side of the wall angled away from the eating surface. Securing means coupled to the tray apparatus permit securely coupling the secondary tray apparatus on top of a high chair tray. In the state of being secured on top of a high chair tray, the inner edge is positioned so as to confront a child seated in the high chair, and the wall is disposed so as to define a surface for containing items placed on the eating surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Inventor: Richard James Harris
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Patent number: 10549667Abstract: A vehicle seat for supporting an occupant in the seated position in a vehicle may include a seat module including a base and a backrest projecting upwardly from the base. The vehicle seat further includes a headrest coupled to the backrest. There may be relative movement between the headrest and backrest.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLCInventors: Kimberly Murley, Swapnil S. Gathibandhe
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Patent number: 10526215Abstract: A system for reducing a level of metallic contaminants from an aqueous stream is described, including at least one of an aluminum oxide sorption media and an ion exchange media (media 1) and a functionalized activated alumina media (media 2), wherein the system is configured to: a. lower the pH of the metallic contaminant -contaminated aqueous stream to less than 6, b. contact the metallic contaminated aqueous stream with at least one of the aluminum oxide sorption media and the ion exchange media (media 1) c. contact the metallic contaminant-contaminated aqueous stream with the functionalized activated alumina media (media 2) wherein the contact with the at least one of the aluminum oxide sorption media and the ion exchange media and the functionalized activated alumina media forms a metallic contaminant-reduced aqueous solution; and d. discharge a metallic contaminant -depleted aqueous solution.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: THE FRAZER AND CRUICKSHANK LIVING TRUSTInventors: Nancy S. Sherwood, Matthew T. Luebbers, Rebecca H. Carroll
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Patent number: 10285496Abstract: An adjustable tray system is provided. The adjustable tray system may include a working table and a support member, where the support member may attach the working table with a supporting structure. The adjustable tray system may also include at least one adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism may couple the working table with the support member such that an angle is formed between the support member and the working table. The adjustment mechanism may also allow angular adjustment of the working table such that the working table pivots about a rotation point of the adjustment mechanism. The adjustable tray system may be used in conjunction with a height adjustment platform, such as for an adjustable keyboard tray of a height adjustable desk.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: DESIGNA INC.Inventor: Yajun Hu
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Patent number: 10130176Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: SSW HOLDING COMPANY, LLCInventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Patent number: 10118632Abstract: A multipurpose mobile utility lifting ergonomic cart consists of a structural frame, a platform, at least one insert, a plurality of wheels, and a height-adjustable arm. The height-adjustable arm extends from the structural frame and is connected to the platform so that the platform can be positioned at varying heights. The platform provides workspace for the user by being attached to the at least one insert that can be, but is not limited to, a dish drying rack, a podium insert, or a house cleaner rack. The structural frame can be used for holding items such as boxes or cleaning supplies. The plurality of wheels allows the user to move the apparatus from one location to another.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Inventor: Alexander Louis Carzola
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Patent number: 10101076Abstract: The invention relates to a household appliance component having a decorative part which is arranged on a base part of the household appliance component as a component bent at least once and not extending in a plane, wherein the decorative part is embodied as a coextruded part made of metal and plastic.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: BSH Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: Frank Salomon, Andrea Fink, Denis Lux, Elena Claaß
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Patent number: 9945601Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerated compartment and a door that selectively seals the refrigerated compartment. A shelf is mounted in the refrigerated compartment. The shelf includes a plate and a frame encapsulating the plate. A front trim is coupled to a front portion of the frame. The front trim includes a front face that is flush with the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Atish J. Bhavsar, Shrinivas V. Pawar
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Patent number: 9867460Abstract: An adjustable lap table, being collapsible, rotatable, and adjustable in three dimensions includes: a base, generally planar in shape and configured for placement upon a user's lap or other flat surface without any additional mounting hardware; a platform generally planar in shape and configured for receipt of an electronic device or book, and configured for use at a plurality of angles, orientations, and rotations relative to the base of the lap table; and an adjustment column assembly disposed between the base and the platform and coupled to the base and the platform, thereby to provide a means to adjust the lap table in three dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Inventors: Joyce Copeland Haskins, Jeffery Lee Morgan, Joshua M. Taylor, William J. Haskins
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Patent number: 9823013Abstract: For the purpose of improving efficiency a home appliance device, in particular a home chiller appliance device, is proposed. The device includes an insert (16) which is insertable into a storage space (12) and which has a front cover element (32) and a cover support element (34), wherein the front cover element (32) is connected to the cover support element (34) in a form-fit manner in at least one first direction (36) and is in at least one pre-assembly state movable with respect to the cover support element (34) in at least one second direction (38) that is at least substantially perpendicular to the first direction (36).Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbHInventors: Muharrem Uemit Caglin, Mehmet Ciyanoglu, Tanzer Yildizgoecer
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Patent number: 9750340Abstract: A table in accordance with the present disclosure includes a table top and a table top elevator. The table top elevator may include a first leg unit and a second leg unit. Each leg unit may be mounted for movement relative to the table top from a closed position alongside the table top to an opened position extending away from the table top.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Dorel Home Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Dennis M Turner, Andrew B Mendenhall, Paul T Zink
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Patent number: 9755200Abstract: An equipment cabinet having a corrugation in the side panels is disclosed. The panels are affixed to a base by bolting or welding so as to be disposed opposite each other. Holes are provided in opposing surfaces the so that cross members may be secured in a position between the opposing side panels of the cabinet to form a support structure for equipment, such as batteries. Equipment may also be attached using mounting brackets. An equipment retaining bracket includes a retaining cross member, an L-shaped bracket and a bolt to joint the retaining cross member and the L-shaped bracket so as to secure the battery in two dimensions. Retaining brackets may be provided at the front and the rear surfaces of the equipment and, in cooperation with the cross members, retain the equipment in the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: C & C PWERE, INC.Inventors: N William Conrardy, Christopher D. Heinz, Michael T. Osko, William Fechalos
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Patent number: 9727091Abstract: This application discloses an electronic device. The electronic device comprises a first body including an A surface and a B surface that are opposite to each other; a second body including a C surface and a D surface that are opposite to each other; and a connecting piece by means of which the first and the second bodies are connected and the first body is rotatable relative to the second body. A further rotation of the first body around the connecting piece is prevented by the second body when the first body is rotated relative to the second body, by means of the connecting piece, such that the electronic device is at a first posture that is a relative positional posture where value of an angle between the A surface and the D surface is a first angle value within the range of greater than 0° but less than or equal to 90°.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignees: LENOVO (BEIJING) LIMITED, BEIJING LENOVO SOFTWARE LTD.Inventor: Xing Chen
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Patent number: 9498054Abstract: A foldable table that provides a stable operational position in which the table legs may extend beyond the footprint of the table, and a folded, storage position in which the table legs may be tucked within the footprint of the table. An aspect provides table legs that may slide and pivot within sockets of a table top, to enable the legs to lock into the extended position and to also pivot flat against a horizontal undersurface of the table top.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: MEGA Brands, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Roy, Thierry Beauregard
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Patent number: 9472048Abstract: A cabinet top assembly may comprise a top plate having upper and lower surfaces and at least one mounting aperture therethrough, and a mounting fixture for mounting a gaming machine to the top plate. The mounting fixture may comprise a first mounting rail positioned below the top plate adjacent to the mounting aperture, an intermediate rail positioned below the top plate adjacent to the mounting aperture, and at least one mount member extendable between the first mounting rail and the intermediate member in a position adjacent to the mounting aperture. The at least one mount member may have a mount end configured to mount on the mounting rail in a manner resisting removal of the mount end from the mounting rail while permitting sliding of the mount member along the mounting rail, and a free end being freely abuttable against the intermediate rail.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Inventor: Michael J. Wiese
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Patent number: 9452717Abstract: A mounting system includes a vehicle seat having a seatback frame with a forwardly rolled support flange. The forwardly rolled support flange defines a cavity and is disposed on an upper portion of the seatback frame. A support member is received on the support flange and has a generally inverted U-shaped body portion and a loop portion. In assembly, the support member rolls on to the support flange to define a landing for mounting an accessory to the upper portion of the seatback frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan George Dry, Gunner Groesbeck, Joseph S. Talamonti
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Patent number: 9403596Abstract: A tray table that facilitates consumption of entertainment and various other media via a electronic device is disclosed herein. The tray table includes an inner tray secures the electronic device for use. One or more channels at the inner tray receive at least a first portion of the electronic device, while a movable stop helps ensure the electronic device is secured to the inner tray. The inner tray is capable of rotating between an open and closed position, while the tray table itself may rotate between a stowed and service position.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: SmartTray International, LLCInventor: Nick Pajic
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Patent number: 9339111Abstract: A cabinet guard includes a body generally shaped to having an L-like or C-like cross-section. Such a cross-section is configured by a plurality of sides including a long side, an intermediate side and a short side. Each side may extend along an entire longitudinal length of the body or may be adjusted to terminate prior to reaching an end of the body. The body may be snapped over edges of the cabinet/shelf framework, thereby protecting same from dents and dings while moving items (e.g., glasses, pots, pans, dishes, etc.) in and out of the cabinets/shelves.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Donald Lynn
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Patent number: 9207012Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: SSW Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Patent number: 9179773Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: SSW Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: John Patrick Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Patent number: 9096786Abstract: Described herein are methods for creating spill-proof or spill-resistant surfaces through the use of hydrophobic or oleophobic (H-SH) edges, borders or/and boundaries that contain the water and other liquids within inside the edges, borders and/or boundaries. Also described herein are spill-proof/spill-resistant surfaces. Liquid (e.g., water and other aqueous solutions/suspension) heights of 3-6 mm on a level planar surface can be sustained by such edges, borders and/of boundaries. The H-SH borders can be created on glass, metal, wood, plastic, and concrete surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Ross Technology CorporationInventors: Vinod K. Sikka, Andrew K. Jones, Russell Ross
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Publication number: 20150123531Abstract: A modular desking system for an open plan office environment provides a variety of highly stable and variously configurable component parts which can be modularly combined with one another to provide a wide variety of desking styles and sizes. The user may decide among many options for linking various desking system assemblies with one another to create a larger desking assembly well suited to various open-plan office spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Jay M. Henriott, Keith E. Metcalf
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Publication number: 20150122157Abstract: A seed tray for a bird feeder to catch seed husks and other debris, the seed tray comprising first and second seed tray members secured together about a pole, a first seed tray support located beneath the first and second seed tray members, the first seed tray support being slidable along the pole and lockable in a desired position with respect to the pole, the first seed tray support engaging with first and second seed tray members to retain the tray members together.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventor: Paul L. Cote
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Patent number: 9016212Abstract: A wrap for a retail display, e.g., a pallet, is provided. The wrap includes corner units and a strap. The strap is releasably interfaced with corner units, with the corner units locating the strap relative to a retail display. The strap may include indicia such as printed indicia, such as, for example, advertisements.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Southern Imperial, Inc.Inventor: Thomas E. Valiulis
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Publication number: 20150059622Abstract: A spill guard clamp (10) for use on countertops, comprising of a spring steel clamp (20), upper and lower sealing pads (30a and 30b respectively), and two removable lever arms (40). The spill guard clamp (10) is installed by first pressing the removable lever arms (40), and then sliding the spill guard clamp (10) over the edge of the countertop. It is the upper sealing pad (30a) that provides a boundary for preventing liquids and food particles from spilling over the countertop onto below cabinetry and flooring.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: Christian Oziel Quinones
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Patent number: 8939521Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a spacer device for use with a merchandise display. The merchandise display may include a first upright and a second upright opposite the first upright, a pegboard mounted between the two uprights, and at least one shelf mounted to the two uprights, wherein the configuration includes a gap between a back of the shelf and the pegboard. The spacer device may include two opposing ends. Each of the opposing ends may include a support arm that extends downward towards the gap, a mounting arm that extends downward towards the gap, and a tab that projects outward and away from the mounting arm. The spacer device may also include a gap filler portion extending between the two opposing ends wherein when the device is secured in the gap, the gap filler portion fills the gap.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2013Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Joel Barenbrugge
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Patent number: 8925468Abstract: A table top, including an outer frame extending around the periphery of the table top, the frame having an inner surface with a plurality of first openings provided therein, a central portion having an outer periphery receivable within the outer frame, such that together they form the upper surface of the table top, and the outer periphery of the central portion sits adjacent the inner surface of the frame, the outer periphery including a plurality of second openings aligned with the first openings, and a plurality of pins insertable to extend between the first and second openings to connect the central portion to the outer frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: IHS Global Design Pty. Ltd.Inventor: Nicholas Polidoros
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Patent number: 8915517Abstract: An apparatus that mounts in a horizontal disposition on the frame member(s) of a knee scooter for the transportation of goods between locations. The apparatus is a generally rectangular main body member having recesses in the top surface thereof of various shapes for the lodging of articles in the recesses for the retention thereof during the operation of the knee scooter. Straps are provided for the retention of articles that are not disposed in the recesses, but instead will rest on the top surface of the apparatus, such as books or a newspaper for carrying same from place #1 to place #2. The apparatus is removably mounted to the frame member(s) of the scooter by medium size spring type grip clips or a clamp formed form a bar held by machine screws. Anti-torque attachments mountable facing forward are also shown.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Inventors: Mark C. Jacobs, Gino Romeo Tofanelli
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Publication number: 20140345499Abstract: A tray device that is detachably connectable to a surface, such as a table surface, providing an eating and/or playing surface for a child. The tray is provided with a lip that extends upwardly and outwardly toward the child's body so as to catch items and/or food or drink dropped by the child and direct the slipped item onto the tray surface. The tray may also be provided with a removable insert and various attachment mechanisms to firmly hold the tray onto the table surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventor: Megan Streit Wilson
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Patent number: 8789475Abstract: A terminator for a pallet guard assembly is composed of a thin panel portion that can enclose a portion of a pallet directly adjacent another structure without spacing the pallet substantially from the structure. The pallet may be enclosed on one or more sides by a pallet guard assembly, with the terminator permitting an open or free side that can be placed directly adjacent a structure while maintaining the pallet guard assembly in position around the pallet. The pallet guard terminator may be constructed to have multiple orientations to permit attachment to the pallet guard assembly members having different orientations. The pallet guard terminator may be constructed to have a single orientation to interfit with specific members of a pallet guard assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Safe-Strap Company, Inc.Inventors: Paul Giampavolo, Christopher M Johnson
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Publication number: 20140158024Abstract: A table has a support structure and a work surface that may pivot between a substantially horizontal use position and a substantially vertical storage position. A privacy screen is pivotally attached to the work surface such that the privacy screen is pivotally movable relative to the work surface between a first, storage position in which the screen is substantially parallel to the work surface and a second, deployed or use position in which the screen is substantially perpendicular to the work surface. The screen may be pivotally attached to the work surface via a resistance hinge such that movement of the screen between the first and second positions requires overcoming a resistance force. A stop element may be attached to either the work surface or the screen to prevent movement of the screen beyond the second, deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Jay M. Henriott
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Patent number: 8746155Abstract: A structure constructed from plastic may include one or more reinforcing portions that are sized and configured to prevent damage to the structure. For example, the structure may be a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic and the table top may include a body with one or more corners. The corners may include an interior portion and an exterior portion, and reinforcement portions may be sized and configured to help prevent damage to the corners of the table top. In addition, one or more depressions may be at least partially disposed within the reinforcement portions, if desired. The reinforcement portions, for example, may include one or more inwardly and/or outwardly extending portions.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.Inventors: Thayne B. Haney, Jacob Kearl
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Patent number: 8734927Abstract: A multi-polymer T-molding edge banding primarily to use on an edge of composite wood furniture, wherein the T-molding comprises a core layer with barb, the core layer generally being fabricated from a thermoplastic olefin; a top layer substantially covering the outboard face of the core layer, the top layer being fabricated from a polymer such as polypropylene; and a top coat of curable material laid over the top layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Ultra Tech Extrusions of TennesseeInventor: Cyrille Picker
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Patent number: 8726815Abstract: A guard for protecting the sides of a pallet on which goods can be stacked or a merchandise grouping placed on a support surface, the guard comprising a plurality of modular guard sections, each section being couplable to an adjacent section to surround at least a portion of the perimeter of a pallet or merchandise grouping, each modular guard section having top and bottom portions disposed between front and back portions, the bottom portion being wider than the top portion making each modular guard section substantially wedge or triangular shaped in cross section to increase the stability of the guard section, the guard sections each having a complementary portion of a joint for coupling the sections together, wherein the modular guard sections each comprise at least two telescoping members to allow adjustability of the length of a guard section; further wherein each guard section comprises complementary detent elements that allow the telescoping members to attain respective detented positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventors: Paul Giampavolo, Robert N. Shelton
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Patent number: 8596205Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: SSW Holding Company, Inc.Inventors: John P. Driver, Matthew McMillin, Bradley M. Nall
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Patent number: RE47163Abstract: A baby supporting device is provided which includes a frame. The frame includes a first portion for mounting onto a wall and a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion and rotatable between a first position and a second position. A first stop member extends from the first portion, and a second stop member extends from the second portion, such that when the second stop member engages the first stop member it stops the second portion at the second position. A first surface covers at least a portion of the first portion, and a second surface covers at least a portion of the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: BOBRICK WASHROOM EQUIPMENT, INC.Inventors: Dikran Babikian, Branko Bem
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Patent number: RE48480Abstract: A baby supporting device is provided which includes a frame. The frame includes a first portion for mounting onto a wall and a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion and rotatable between a first position and a second position. A first stop member extends from the first portion, and a second stop member extends from the second portion, such that when the second stop member engages the first stop member it stops the second portion at the second position. A first surface covers at least a portion of the first portion, and a second surface covers at least a portion of the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Dikran Babikian, Branko Bem