Foldable Or Collapsible Patents (Class 211/126.6)
  • Patent number: 9802635
    Abstract: A shelf that is adapted for engaging the cargo basket of a shopping cart, the cargo basket having a frame made of metal wire. The shelf providing a platform having a leading edge of a leading edge length and an aft edge of an aft edge length, the platform having spaced apart sides that extend from the aft edge to the leading edge. Each of the sides of the platform having opposing side hooks, each side hook extending away from a respective side and further extending down and terminating in a side hook tip that lies below aft edge of the platform, so that the shelf is adapted for attaching to the frame of the cargo basket by engaging the forward edge of cargo basket with the end hooks, and engaging the sides of the cargo basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Paul M. White
  • Patent number: 8582287
    Abstract: A drive carrier comprises a base adapted to receive a drive, two opposing sides extending from the base with each side having first and second stand-off receiving apertures that each receives a stand-off from a surface on which the drive carrier is positioned. The carrier comprises a handle coupled to each side via a hinge. The handle has a stand-off receiving notch associated with each side and each stand-off receiving notch receives one of the stand-offs when the drive carrier is locked in place on the surface. Each notch applies insertion and removal forces against the received stand-off during insertion and removal of the carrier. The hinge defines a plane through the hinges and parallel to the base. The handle pivots downward toward the plane and base to lock the drive carrier to the surface. When the drive carrier is in a locked position, the handle rests above the plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Minh H. Nguyen, Kelly K. Smith, Kapil Rao Ganta Papa Rao Bala, Alan B. Doerr
  • Publication number: 20090002965
    Abstract: A media tray assembly for a printer includes an output tray that is removably and pivotally mounted onto an input tray. The output tray is configured such that it can be easily installed into and quickly removed from the printer. In addition, the output tray can be pivoted upward from a substantially horizontal position and latched into an inclined position in one continuous motion by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Choon Siang Peck, Shivaprasad AradhyA.B.S., Wan Yen Bernice Ong
  • Patent number: 7340859
    Abstract: A planter includes a wire basket having horizontal parallel top rings, bottom rings, and connected vertical wires. Four folding legs each include a top loop rotatably attached to the bottom rings. The legs when in their extended down position each include a short inwardly angled section that nests into the bottom rings for stability. The legs also include an outwardly angled section forming a mid-height detent recess, and a foot. A retainer ring slides downwardly into engagement with all four of the detent recesses to secure the legs in their use positions, which is particularly stable due to the nested relationship with the recesses in the bottom rings. A drip pan, shallow secondary basket and alternative leg-latches are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Palsrok
  • Patent number: 7073787
    Abstract: A media handling device comprises a frame, a media tray, and a damper. The media tray is mountable to the frame for pivotal movement between a first position and a second position relative to the frame. The damper is disposed on the frame and configured for maintaining frictional engagement with the media tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Tod A. Kinsley, Jan W. Boldt, Michael K. Bowen, Robert G. Fritz
  • Patent number: 6932363
    Abstract: A collapsible and portable cart for universal use in a wide variety of residential and commercial environments, transporting different and various items, while shopping, gardening, laundry, transporting boxes or luggage, etc. The cart has base portion with wheels, which enable to move over the ground and a first foldable basket for heavy loads; and the rapper portion, that has a second foldable basket. Base portion is pivotally connected to the upper portion by link arms and secured by locking mechanisms. Both baskets have locking mechanism to keep the foldable screens in an upright position. The portable universal cart includes a receptacle with compartments, having different devices, to make the use of the cart more pleasing, safe and with more comfort for the user. The portable universal cart has different configurations according the user's need.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Eduardo Felipe D'Angelo
  • Publication number: 20030173320
    Abstract: A rack for transporting and storing carriers includes a base, rolling members connected to the base, a frame, and a bumper portion. The base may include projecting portions extending outward relative to the corner regions of the frame. The frame extends upwardly from the base and includes supports for supporting carriers. The supports have metal surfaces for contacting the carriers. The bumper portion is disposed on at least a peripheral portion of the rack and is formed of plastic. A first elongated restraining member may be provided to inhibit carriers from being removed from the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Linney, A. Reneau Van Landingham, Marlene Pagan-Demirtas
  • Patent number: 6585117
    Abstract: A modular organizer includes a plurality of walls, two faceplates, and a plurality of shelves. In a storage mode, the walls and shelves of the organizer are stored within the containing walls of the faceplates. The containing walls of the faceplates are each equipped with an exterior edge that presents an uneven outline. When the uneven outlines of each faceplate are positioned adjacent each other, a substantially sealed interface is created containing the walls and shelves within. In an organizer mode, the walls are supported by, and serve to separate the faceplates. The shelves are placed within the structure formed by the walls and are positionable between a display and storage position. Each faceplate of each modular organizer is identically configured to incorporate at least one post and hole pair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Safco Products Company
    Inventors: Pamela R. LaFontaine, Stanley R. Thorud
  • Patent number: 6354612
    Abstract: In a shopping cart, in which a basket is supported by a chassis, a tray is hinged within the basket so as to enable the tray to be selectively positionable in a generally horizontal, usage position or in a generally vertical, storage position. In a preferred embodiment, a hinge wire is located at what becomes an upper end of each hinge aperture in the storage position, in which the tray does not extend above the front wall of the basket. The tray is arranged so that it is necessary to move the tray so as to space the upper end of each hinge aperture from the hinge wire sufficiently to avoid interference between the tray and the front wall of the basket when repositioning the tray from the storage position into the usage position. Each side wall of the basket has a support projecting into the basket and adapted to engage the tray with the tray resting on the supports so as to stabilize the tray when positioned in the usage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Unarco Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Adamson