Sorting Type Patents (Class 211/10)
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Patent number: 11884462Abstract: A tray made of cardboard, paperboard or other lightweight foldable sheet material that comprises one or more pockets (8) for receiving product. The tray comprises a top sheet defining one or more top sheet openings for the one or more pockets and a bottom sheet attached to the top sheet that comprises one or more bottom sheet openings that are aligned with the top sheet openings.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Multi Packaging Solutions UK LimitedInventors: Nigel Davis, Kevin Topfer, David Yates
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Patent number: 11712095Abstract: A heat-resistant and solvent-resistant, protective desktop mat comprising a plurality of substantially hexagonal components including a main body, a tab and a plurality of receptacles, the mat assemblable with other mats to cover a larger surface area of a desktop or workstation surface and adapted to assist in manual assembly operations.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Inventor: Andrew Zayach
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Patent number: 11452386Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
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Patent number: 11164272Abstract: Described herein is a method and system for sorting and delivering postal items. The method includes overlaying a grid onto a sorting area; the grid system includes rows and columns of cells. A set of coordinates is used to indicate to the carrier where an address associated with a piece of mail is located in the sorting area. The method also includes guiding a carrier along the route and indicating to the carrier where mail associated with the address has been sorted.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Inventor: Tanner Michael Anderson
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Patent number: 11029737Abstract: A hard disk fixing mechanism includes a casing, a partitioning member, a fixing feature, a plurality of studs and a number of position-limiting slots. The casing has two plates. The partitioning member is connected to the plates to define two accommodating areas for accommodating hard disks. These studs are respectively located on the plates. These position-limiting slots are respectively formed on two opposite sides of the partitioning member so that the studs are removably buckled on the position-limiting slots. The fixing feature is able to fix the partitioning member to the casing to prevent the studs from being disengaged from the position-limiting slots.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: CHENBRO MICOM CO., LTD.Inventors: Hsin-Hung Chen, Pao-Lung Wang, Fenb Chang
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Patent number: 10426264Abstract: A portable organizer system, including a base, a column coupled to the base, a plurality of receivers coupled to the column, wherein each receiver in the plurality of receivers includes a back element adapted to couple to the column and having a lower edge, and an angled planar element sharing the lower edge of the back element.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Inventor: Teri Kramer
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Patent number: 10264701Abstract: An example multi-configuration bay for housing resource modules for a computing device. The multi-configuration bay includes a common bay and an adaptor that may be removably installed within the common bay. The common bay includes first rails on its top and bottom walls, the first rails being to hold resource modules in vertically oriented installed-positions within the common bay. The adaptor includes second rails on its side walls, the second rails being configured to hold resource modules in horizontally oriented installed-positions within the common bay (when the adaptor is installed in the common bay).Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LPInventor: John Norton
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Patent number: 10178908Abstract: A hexagon storage rack includes a top wall, a bottom wall, two upper side walls, and two lower side walls. Each upper side wall is inclined and has a main wall portion and at least one protruding portion. Each lower side wall is inclined and has a main wall section and at least one engaging hole formed in the main wall section. The protruding portion has a head segment and a connecting segment having a cross-section which is smaller than that of the head segment. The engaging hole has an extension hole section having a minimum width which is larger than a maximum width of the cross-section of the head segment, and a positioning hole section having a minimum width which is smaller than the maximum width of the cross-section of the head segment.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: CHIN JWU ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventor: Chun-Hsien Tseng
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Patent number: 9943166Abstract: A collapsible shelf assembly includes a plurality of uprights. Each of the uprights is selectively positioned between a collapsed position and an extended position. A plurality of shelves is provided and each of the shelves is slidably coupled between an associated pair of the uprights. Each of the shelves may support an object. Each of the uprights is selectively positioned between a maximum distance apart from each other and a minimum distance apart from each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Inventor: Wendy Cleary
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Patent number: 9615640Abstract: A personal items retrieval system including, at least, a first receptacle for receiving a specific first personal item, a first receptacle label that identifies the specific first personal item, a second receptacle for receiving a specific second personal item, and a second receptacle label that identifies the specific second personal item. Including an individual, separate receptacle as well as a label for a specific item on each receptacle provides a visual cue that an item may be misplaced, for example before the owner needs the item. Each specific personal item is uniquely paired with a receptacle and a label, thereby providing a convenient indication of whether the specific personal item is within its designated location, or whether the specific personal item may need to be located.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: FINDER ENTERPRISES, LLCInventor: Rainer J. Westphal
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Patent number: 9371952Abstract: A portable organizer system, comprising a base, a column coupled to the base, a plurality of receivers coupled to the column, wherein each receiver in the plurality of receivers includes a back element adapted to couple to the column and having a lower edge, and an angled planar element sharing the lower edge of the back element.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Inventor: Teri Kramer
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Patent number: 9115484Abstract: A magnetic accessory attachment device for a sink that provides the ability to utilize a device to attach any one of an assorted set of accessories to the sidewalls, rim, or base of a sink. The magnetic accessory attachment device can have a magnet disposed within a body. The accessory can have a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device. Examples of suitable accessories include a cup, drain stopper, hook, small shelf, sponge holder, etc. The sink can also include a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Elkay Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Evan Allen Fulford, Daniel Keating Childs
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Patent number: 8925745Abstract: A shelf-type display module includes a carrier tray assembly including a carrier tray having a top, a bottom, a plurality of tracks and at least one light. The plurality of tracks protrude from the top of the carrier tray and the at least one light is mounted to the bottom of the carrier tray. An insert tray includes a main body having components for holding products for display and components for mating with the plurality of tracks on the carrier tray. The components of the main body that mate with the plurality of tracks on the carrier tray slide along the plurality of tracks from a right side to a left side of the carrier tray or from the left side to the right side of the carrier tray.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer A. Theisen, William Y. Stafford, Erin L. Zobel, Timothy J. Martell, Benjamin Weshler
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Patent number: 8896322Abstract: A method for dispensing and detecting solid pharmaceutical articles includes: forcing an article through a dispensing channel and past a sensor configured and positioned to detect the article passing through the dispensing channel, wherein the article includes one of the solid pharmaceutical articles; generating a detection signal using the sensor responsive to the article passing through the dispensing channel, wherein the detection signal indicates a time that the article takes to traverse the sensor; and determining whether the article is a complete article or an article fragment responsive to a comparison of the time indicated by the detection signal and an article fragment travel time representing an expected travel time for a complete article to traverse the sensor that is determined independent of physical attributes of the solid pharmaceutical articles.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Parata Systems, LLCInventor: James Robert Rivenbark, Jr.
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Patent number: 8833881Abstract: A parts storage drawer system is described having part bin dividers that are easily adjusted by sliding the divider along a rail or divider enables changing of divider location without removal of the divider from the drawer. A parts identification card may be coupled to a divider, such as by insertion into a slot within a divider. Furthermore, a parts identification card may be inserted into and removed from a divider without removing or repositioning the divider. A parts storage drawer system may be an insert tray that may comprise one or more molded parts. The parts storage drawer system provides an organizational method for the storage, separation, identification and availability of a variety of parts through the utilization of mechanical means, including dividers having clips that extend over partitions or rails for coupling thereto. Partitions and/or rails may include a plurality of locking segments for detachably attaching dividers.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Forte USAInventors: Mark L Manniso, James L Manniso
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Patent number: 8770416Abstract: A wall mountable organizer assembly is provided for storing and displaying items in an organized manner including a removable calendar. The assembly includes a back panel configured for mounting on a support surface. A perimeter wall extends around the back panel. The perimeter wall also extends forwardly from the back panel to define a back cavity. A medial panel is selectively positionable in the back cavity. A cover panel is pivotally coupled to the back panel. The cover panel covers the back cavity when the cover panel is in a closed position. The cover panel having a front face and a back face. A peripheral wall extends around the cover panel. The peripheral wall abuts the perimeter wall of the back panel when the cover panel is in the closed position. The peripheral wall forms a frame around the front face of the cover panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventor: Silvia M. Guida
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Patent number: 8763818Abstract: A kitchen sink organizer is disclosed that provides for a housing with a sloping dish washing detergent reservoir in a bottom base area, a reservoir insert that rests inside the reservoir that allows for degrees of penetration of dish washing implements such as sponges, soap pads and the like, and a plurality of reservoir covers that are formed with open channels through which liquid can drip back into the reservoir when the washing implements are placed on the covers, and where the housing also provides for an upper storage area for sponges, scrub pads, brushes dish towels, a bar of soap, and a ring or wrist watch, and also for a plurality of swinging hanging rods and rod sleeves that are molded onto the outer walls of the housing and which a user can swing outwardly for placement of a damp dish towel or rubber cleaning gloves.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventor: Richard Pargansky
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Patent number: 8677704Abstract: Designed for office interior environments and layouts, there is provided a module wall system that comprises a module having a number of cavities and opposite cavities. The modules may include board plates, lateral plates, cover plates, and internal rails that are built to accommodate cables and utilities. The internal rails may be posted throughout the length of such modules and may interconnect with columns. The cavities may have cover plates positioned conveniently to form a structural, functional and decorative composition. The modules are interconnected, structured and fixed with the columns, which can be posted vertically and sitting on feet, to provide better stability. The columns are hollow and fitted with removable column cover for access to wiring or complementary accommodation of decorative objects. Modules may form various convenient work areas or cubicle layouts with functional and aesthetic environments.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventor: Luciano Trindade de Sousa Monteiro
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Patent number: 8561816Abstract: A retail display apparatus includes a front panel, a right side panel extending from the front panel and a left side panel extending from the front panel. A bottom panel extends from the front panel and has at least one opening. A back panel extends from the bottom panel. A first channel has an open top and an open bottom and extends along the back panel. A second channel has an open top and an open bottom and extends along the back panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Erica Martin, Rebecca Pelant, Tracie Kunz
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Patent number: 8499967Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing solid articles includes a housing and at least one vacuum source. The housing defines a hopper chamber to hold the articles and a dispensing channel fluidly connected to the hopper chamber. The dispensing channel has an inlet and an outlet defining a dispensing flow path therebetween. The vacuum source is adapted to provide a vacuum pressure and induce a gas flow in the housing. The apparatus is configured to generate a forward drive gas flow from the vacuum pressure and induced gas flow, and the forward drive gas flow conveys articles through the dispensing channel along the dispensing flow path in a direction from the inlet to the outlet to dispense the articles.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Parata Systems, LLCInventor: Richard D. Michelli
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Patent number: 8408402Abstract: A desk organizer is adapted to be located between a computer screen and keyboard to store or locate various items of stationery. The desk organizer has an elongate body, having an upper inclined surface facing the user and a lower surface to face and abut a support surface. The elongate body is shaped having recesses to removably locate various items therein and at least one device support surface to support an IT device. The device support surfaces are positioned in the elongate body at the ends such that when a device is located on the device support surface a user can both secure and operate the IT device with one hand.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Go-Go-Station NZ LimitedInventor: David Bruce Ranby
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Publication number: 20120262043Abstract: A ready-to-assemble space organizer kit is provided, the kit comprising a plurality of slats including at least a primary slat and at least a secondary slat adapted to intersect with the primary slat within a space defined at least by side walls and a bottom surface. Each slat includes opposite ends and one or more intermediate channels located between the opposite ends. The one or more intermediate channels are adapted to interlock with one another within the space, and at least one of the ends engages with one of the side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventor: Stephen J. Lechert, JR.
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Patent number: 8267260Abstract: A storage device includes a supporting frame, a storage unit, a partitioning component, and a connecting belt. The supporting frame includes a hanger and is formed with an engaging hole. The storage unit is coupled detachably to the supporting frame, and includes a bottom wall and a surrounding wall cooperating with the bottom wall to define a storage space. The partitioning component is disposed in the storage unit for dividing the storage space into at least two compartments. The connecting belt is for connecting the partitioning component to the supporting frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Excellerate Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventors: Da-Liang Zhang, Chih-Wei Wang
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Publication number: 20120205327Abstract: A particularly styled shelf of a simplified design has a unique structure and appearance from a minimum of components. The shelf may be both stackable, one shelf upon the other, for the storage of goods, and can be easily nested into a compact state, when shelves are desired to be stored or shipped. Each of the shelves has a platform with spaced apart planks upon transverse ribs, and the platform provides a smooth transition for ready storage of goods. Each shelf has two closed loop wire legs, at each end, and the legs elevate the shelf when upon another shelf or a surface. The downward end of each leg has a foot portion of less width than the handle. The foot portions may be inserted through the handle to furnish interconnection of stacked shelves, even when subject to a lifting force.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventor: Michael L. Gusdorf
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Patent number: 8162156Abstract: An implement holder adapted to hold implements having slender, elongate handles is described. Embodiments of the implement holder comprise resilient foam in which slots for holding slender implements reside. Various embodiments are adapted to hold dental instruments, percussion implements such as drumsticks, mallets, and brushes, and artist implements such as pens, pencils, and paint brushes.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Inventor: Bruce Crisman
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Publication number: 20120080390Abstract: An organizer for a desk or other surface. In one aspect, the invention can be an organizer for a surface comprising: an elongated base assembly including a clamping member and a cover member for attaching to the surface; at least one fastening device for attaching the clamping member to the surface and for attaching the cover member to the clamping member; a pair of vertical supports attached to the cover member by the fastening device; and a plurality of horizontal rods extending between the pair of vertical supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
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Patent number: 8096426Abstract: A tray assembly for supporting papers, folder, files, or smaller articles such as vouchers and ticket books includes a plurality of identical tray modules configured to be joined end to end or stacked upon one another. Each tray module includes a plurality of rectangular slots which are slanted with regards to a vertical plane which allows for easy recognition of a top sheet and simplified insertion and removal of sheets and other items to be supported within the slots of the trays. The rectangular slots of each tray module include a plurality of grooves which can receive separators for dividing the rectangular slots into multiple compartments. Additionally, each rectangular slot includes a stop flange, and wherein the stop flanges of the rectangular slots can be used to attach individual tray modules to a vertical surface such as a wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Inventor: Carlos Vivas
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Patent number: 8054086Abstract: A method for dispensing and detecting solid pharmaceutical articles includes: forcing an article through a dispensing channel and past a sensor configured and positioned to detect the article passing through the dispensing channel, wherein the article includes one of the solid pharmaceutical articles; generating a detection signal using the sensor responsive to the article passing through the dispensing channel, wherein the detection signal indicates a time that the article takes to traverse the sensor; and determining whether the article is a complete article or an article fragment responsive to a comparison of the time indicated by the detection signal and an article fragment travel time representing an expected travel time for a complete article to traverse the sensor that is determined independent of physical attributes of the solid pharmaceutical articles.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Parata Systems, LLCInventor: James Robert Rivenbark, Jr.
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Patent number: 8038019Abstract: A jump rope cart assembly includes a frame having a base portion, a hanger portion and a plurality of indicium. The hanger portion, which includes a plurality of holders, is supported by the base portion. The plurality of indicium is disposed on the frame. Each of the plurality of is adapted to correspond to a length of jump rope. The jump rope cart assembly further includes a plurality of jump rope of different lengths disposed on the holders. A method for using a cart assembly includes providing a cart assembly having a plurality of jump rope. The cart assembly includes a plurality of indicium corresponding to lengths of jump rope. A height of a reference location on a user is compared to the indicium disposed on the cart assembly. A jump rope is selected which corresponds to the indicium that is closest to the height of the reference location.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: The Prophet CorporationInventor: Michael Wagner
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Publication number: 20110240570Abstract: A desk organizer is adapted to be located between a computer screen and keyboard to store or locate various items of stationery. The desk organizer has an elongate body, having an upper inclined surface facing the user and a lower surface to face and abut a support surface. The elongate body is shaped having recesses to removably locate various items therein and at least one device support surface to support an IT device. The device support surfaces are positioned in the elongate body at the ends such that when a device is located on the device support surface a user can both secure and operate the IT device with one hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: GO-GO-STATION LIMITEDInventor: David Bruce RANBY
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Patent number: 7959013Abstract: A telescopic support device for supporting a storage bin for storing mailpieces comprises a first slideway with a first slide on which the bin rests, and a second slideway with a second slide, the first slideway being hinged pivotally on the second slide.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: SolysticInventors: Raymond Chifflet, Olivier De Sousa, Fabrice Eyraud, Pierre Jourdan
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Patent number: 7905362Abstract: The invention relates to a display stand for articles such as cosmetic products. The inventive display stand consists of a vertical board (1) comprising a rear face (4) and a front face (5). According to the invention, the front face is formed at least partially by a plurality of first panels (7) and a plurality of second panels (8) which are inclined in relation to the first panels (7), said first panels (7) being designed to receive the articles (10). Moreover, at least one of the second panels (8) is equipped with a reflective surface (8a) such that an image of the articles positioned on the opposing first panel (7) are visible on the second panel (8) to a person facing the board (1).Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2005Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Parfums Christian DiorInventor: Hedi Slimane
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Patent number: 7878337Abstract: A rotatable two tier multi-chamber container includes a support member and an octagonal shaped base rotatably mounted on the support member. The base member includes an outer wall, an inner wall and a plurality of radially extending divider walls extending between the inner and outer walls to form a plurality of trapezoidal shaped adjacent lower chambers surrounding an inner chamber. The container also includes a plurality of trapezoidal shaped upper chambers opening outwardly away from the inner chamber and a plurality of trapezoidal shaped covers for covering the upper and lower chambers.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventor: Adel M. A. Abdullah
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Patent number: 7735639Abstract: The eyeglass holder apparatus provides a softly lined open-topped container for eyeglass storage. A pair of rods and a base with selectively employed adhesive supports the container. The rods are joined by a ratchet hinge that allows angular positioning of the first rod and container with regard to the second rod and the base, thereby providing further user convenience. Additionally, three pouches are affixed to the container and provide removable storage for moist towlettes, and various parts and tools used to maintain and repair glasses.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2009Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventor: John G. De Mare
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Patent number: 7668998Abstract: In a method for communication between a master node and a plurality of slave nodes connected by a bus therebetween, a first interrupt request is asserted by one of the plurality of slave nodes via a primary interrupt line. The plurality of slave nodes are electrically connected by the primary interrupt line. A unique delay time for requesting an interrupt is associated with each of the plurality of slave nodes. A second interrupt request is asserted by the one of the plurality of slave nodes via a secondary interrupt line electrically connecting the plurality of slave nodes. The second interrupt request is asserted in response to successfully asserting the first interrupt request and after the unique delay time associated with the one of the plurality of slave nodes. A message is then transmitted from the one of the plurality of slave nodes to the master node via the bus.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2008Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Parata Systems, LLCInventors: Mark Perisich, Mark Alan Uebel
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Publication number: 20100038330Abstract: An apparatus and method for organizing, storing, and/or filing items, with a primary receptacle that is mountable to a wall and supports additional receptacles via attachment to and suspension from a hook that is pivotally attached to a bottom of the primary receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2007Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: DEFLECTO CORPORATIONInventor: Runner Zu
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Patent number: 7591382Abstract: A modular cosmetic system for storing cosmetic items in an organized fashion. In particular, a device and system that is configured to interchangeably fit modular boxes. Each modular box can be removably arranged inside the trays, permitting a user to customize the structure of their cosmetic system. The modular cosmetic system includes nine different sized modular boxes for holding different products. This allows for the creation of a unique, adjustable box to store a variety of different makeup products and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2006Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Inventor: Barbara Brock
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Patent number: 7578399Abstract: A splash guard organizer for a sink work space. The splash guard organizer includes a vertical back panel with a number of spaced horizontal slots, a flexible water seal located at the bottom of the panel, and a hand access for operation of the water valve. The back panel is supported by a pair of feet extending forward from opposite ends of the panel. A number of fixtures, that have rearwardly extending tabs selectively secured in the slots, are supported in a cantilevered manner. The fixtures are designed to hold a number of individual items useful in the work space, such as bottles, brushes, sponges, towels, and cleaning pads.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2006Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Inventor: Azanaw Mulaw
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Patent number: 7571823Abstract: A plurality of separate display modules are interchangeably installed on a shelf of a cooperating cabinet structure and arranged to provide concavely curved display panels mounting selected arrangements of illuminated sample chips, an interactive video display, and brochure receptacles. The structure is provided with an integral sprinkler water distribution system and may include a two-part chip mounting mechanism which facilitates changing out of sample chips.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Behr Process CorporationInventors: Joseph Thomas Richardson, Gregory James Warren
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Patent number: 7546926Abstract: A consolidated and coordinated gift wrap and packaging display holds and presents articles for decorative gift wrapping in a spectral and thematic arrangement. The consolidated display includes a plurality of modules, each module displaying a plurality of gift wrap items which are coordinated in color, theme or both, so that the modules are visually distinct among the consolidated display. Each module may contain rolled gift wrap, folded gift wrap, small and large gift bags, ribbon on rolls or in stands, gift cards, novelties or gift wrap accessories. The visual distinction of each module within the display draws consumers to the desired type of gift wrap presentation, and the dense arrangement of coordinated and complimentary gift wrap items encourages selection and purchase of a complete gift wrap ensemble.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2008Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Janet Stolle, Belinda Nemeth, Dan Kopsak
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Patent number: 7441663Abstract: A tray assembly has a tray and a divider assembly removably connected to the tray. The tray has a base, a first side fixedly attached to the base, a second side fixedly attached to the base and the first side, a third side opposite the first side and fixedly attached to the base and the second side, and a fourth side opposite the second side and pivotally connected to the base.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2004Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: The United States Postal ServiceInventor: Mark Osborn
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Publication number: 20080217267Abstract: A consolidated and coordinated gift wrap and packaging display holds and presents articles for decorative gift wrapping in a spectral and thematic arrangement. The consolidated display includes a plurality of modules, each module displaying a plurality of gift wrap items which are coordinated in color, theme or both, so that the modules are visually distinct among the consolidated display. Each module may contain rolled gift wrap, folded gift wrap, small and large gift bags, ribbon on rolls or in stands, gift cards, novelties or gift wrap accessories. The visual distinction of each module within the display draws consumers to the desired type of gift wrap presentation, and the dense arrangement of coordinated and complimentary gift wrap items encourages selection and purchase of a complete gift wrap ensemble.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Janet Stolle, Belinda Nemeth, Dan Kopsak
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Publication number: 20080105631Abstract: The shelving display that comprises a box, at least one shelf member, and at least two locking devices to secure the shelf member(s) to the box. The box consists of a top, a bottom, and at least two sides, where at least two of the sides have slots that are substantially matching with each other. The shelf member(s), which is distinct from the box, has at least two tabs, each tab capable of being passed through a slot on the side of the box, thereby connecting the shelf member to the box. Each of the tabs on the shelf member has an opening which is positioned substantially outside the box when the tab is passed through the respective slot on the side of the box. The locking device is passed through the opening of these tabs, securing the shelf member(s) to one side of the box.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2006Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventor: Karen Sutter
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Publication number: 20080017596Abstract: A modular cosmetic system for storing cosmetic items in an organized fashion. In particular, an improved device and system that is uniquely configured to interchangeably fit modular boxes. Each modular box can be removably arranged inside the trays, permitting a user to customize the structure of their cosmetic system. The modular cosmetic system comprises nine different sized modular boxes for holding different products. This advantageously allows for the creation of a unique, adjustable box to store a variety of different makeup products and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Barbara Brock
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Publication number: 20080011697Abstract: A rotary food storage system which includes a carousel base and a plurality of generally wedge-shaped containers, The base includes a turntable portion and an upwardly extending central column. Each of the wedge-shaped containers has a nose portion that is received against the central column when the containers are received on the upper surface of the turntable portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventor: David G. Berg
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Patent number: 7311210Abstract: An envelope holder having the shape of a lady's high heel shoe includes an elongated sole having a forward toe portion and a raised heel portion. A heel extends downwardly from the heel portion and supports the heel portion when the envelope holder is in an operative position. A plurality of spaced apart rigid retaining members extend upwardly from the toe portion and are configured to retain envelopes placed therebetween. When the envelope holder is in an operative position, the toe portion is configured to lie substantially flat on a surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Adstracts, Inc.Inventor: Brenda S. Jones
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Publication number: 20070272629Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a caddy, space saver, container or organizer for holding various objects such as implements, tools, gadgets, consumables, etc., typically related to a specific or particular utility, field of endeavor or environment, e.g., kitchen, computer or desk work space (e.g., home office, children's room), garden, shop or workplace, bathroom, baby room, bedroom (e.g., dressing table), etc. Organizer embodiments are provided that are customizable for various environments and/or customizable within an environment. Customizable organizers may be provided by combinations of a base and various components (e.g., receptacles, compartments, racks, hooks, tabs, implements, containers, parts, etc.) that can be attached to the base, detachably, e.g., at the factory, at retail or by a consumer, or permanently, e.g., at the factory. Detachable components that may be used with the same or different organizers to provide the organizers with aspects of modularity and interchangeability.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventor: Karen Spirer
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Patent number: 7296696Abstract: A configurable organizer is provided that is attachable to a computer monitor. The organizer includes a telescoping frame including a vertically extending main housing member and an auxiliary housing member connected to the main housing member. The auxiliary housing member is slideable in a vertical direction with respect to the main housing member and can be fixed at a plurality of vertical positions between a contracted position and an extended position. Desktop item-retaining implements are supported by the telescoping frame and, in particular, some are fixedly attached to the frame while others are modular, and thus removable and repositionable on the frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2004Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Dot Mfg. LLCInventors: Michael K. Brennan, Mary K de la Rosa, William T Graham, William N Isermann, Joann Martin, Mathias G Outhouse, Charles E Bain
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Patent number: 7240802Abstract: A business card holder having the shape of a lady's high heel shoe includes a rigid, elongated sole having a rigid toe portion, a rigid inclined heel portion, and a rigid intermediate portion between the toe portion and inclined heel portion. A rigid heel extends downwardly from the inclined heel portion and supports the inclined heel portion when the business card holder is in an operative position. A rigid shoe upper extends over the toe portion and includes a free edge portion. The shoe upper free edge portion, sole intermediate portion, and inclined heel portion define a pocket that is configured to hold a plurality of business cards for distribution therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Adstracts, Inc.Inventor: Brenda S. Jones
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Patent number: 7234601Abstract: The invention addresses the needs of a professional service provider to organize and display items at or on his or her work stations that are of both a personal and professional nature, in a manner that is compact, efficient, and tidy. The apparatus includes a substantially rigid frame having a plurality of openings and/or receptacles which are adapted to receive objects, for example, scissors or shears, pens, pencils, or a pad of note paper, as well as an assortment of optional holders adapted to receive and display, for example, business cards, a professional license, professional announcements and fee schedules. The device further includes an externally accessible media storage sleeve configured for viewable display of a flat media display item, for example a photograph.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Inventor: Kathy A. Aspden