Special Article Patents (Class 211/13.1)
  • Publication number: 20140231369
    Abstract: Disclosed is a towel rack for use during a tennis or other sports event. In one example, the towel rack includes a support for supporting a towel, and at least one display panel for displaying a message. In a disclosed method, a message is displayed during the sports event, and the towel is placed on the support such that the message is unobstructed by the towel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Group One Limited
    Inventor: Fredric Goldstein
  • Publication number: 20140224750
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is a grill basket designed and configured for use in Kamado style outdoor cookers and other types of outdoor cookers. The disclosed grill basket comprises three rings connected one on top of another in such a manner so that grills or other cooking surfaces containing meats and other items for cooking may be placed at various levels inside the Kamado style outdoor cooker. Placing the items to be cooked at various levels has the benefit of enabling cooking the items at various temperatures as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas Vogds, Terri Vogds
  • Publication number: 20140217045
    Abstract: One object of the invention of the apparatus includes a frame, which includes at one end, on both the sides vertical beams. The vertical beams can have multiple horizontal beams that have attached to them multiple supporting posts that allow for the automobile part to be securely held in place and supported. The arrangement of the multiple supporting posts can vary in order to be able to support different automobile parts. The apparatus can include additional support portions to provide additional support for automobile parts. Additionally, vertical extensions can be used to provide for support of additional automobile parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Christopher George Nesin
  • Publication number: 20140217044
    Abstract: A tool cart includes tool containing or supporting features as well as workbench features, such as a work surface. The tool cart is preferably mobile, permitting it to be moved or transported. In addition, the tool cart is preferably modular, permitting the configuration thereof to be user-configurable. In one configuration, the tool cart includes a frame defining an interior space. The tool cart further includes a generally planar work surface located in the interior space and dividing the interior space into a work space above the work surface and a storage space below the work surface. A number of storage elements such as shelves, drawers or bins, the location, number and type of which may be changed, are preferably located in the storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: JPL INVESTMENTS, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph W. Cole
  • Patent number: 8777025
    Abstract: A laundry hanging solution comprising an expansion assembly, a post assembly, and a hanging rod assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas H. Buckleitner, Jayaprakash Kannappan, Travis M. Perkins, Arunprasath Sridharan, Daniel E. Teich
  • Patent number: 8770417
    Abstract: The invention relates to a storage product carrier for a storage shelf having a plurality of carrier supports placed one above the other and at a distance from each other, which are disposed in pairs on opposite side walls of the storage shelf and which support the storage product carrier, comprising a base body that is surrounded by an edge wall. The storage product carrier has a support wall, which protrudes from the base body. Carrier arms are provided on the support wall, which protrude from the support wall, and on which sleeve-shaped storage products (36), particularly roller bushings, can be deposited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Hänel & Co.
    Inventor: Mathias Goltz
  • Publication number: 20140166599
    Abstract: A drying rack assembly for countertop placement has a drip pan and a drying rack positionable on the drip pan for holding one or more objects to be dried above the drip pan. The drying rack includes a base seatable on the drip pan, with at least a portion of the base being configured for disposition above the drip pan upon seating the drying rack on the drip pan. At least one panel is pivotably connected to the base for positioning relative to the base between a standing position for supporting the one or more objects to be dried and a collapsed position in which the at least one panel is generally laid down against the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Idus L. Rhodes, II, Janine Berger
  • Publication number: 20140158645
    Abstract: The present invention is a storage and retrieval device for binder clip mechanisms and comprises a cluster of extended plastic posts protruding outward from a surface in such a manner to allow a binder clip mechanism to easily grip one or more of the extended plastic posts quickly and easily and without the necessity of the user selecting any particular post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Thomas Concepts, LLC
    Inventor: Steven H. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8733560
    Abstract: A cable rack arm and support system suitable for underground power and communication service is made from reinforced non-metallic polymers that will not rust or corrode. A cable rack arm up to thirty inches long may be compression molded with long glass fibers in a polyester or vinylester matrix. Each cable rack arm is securely mounted to a non-metallic stanchion that may be made from a reinforced, pultruded composite material. Nonmetallic pins may be used to secure the cable rack arms to the stanchions. Each cable rack arm then supports one or more cables in cable saddles that are snap-fit atop the arm, thus keeping the cables accessibly organized in a manhole, tunnel or vault. Each saddle may include elastomeric dampening material to reduce shock and vibration in the mechanical and electrical environment in underground tunnels, vaults and manholes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Underground Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald P. McCoy
  • Patent number: 8727140
    Abstract: A material carousel for manufacturing and/or assembly operations is provided. The carousel includes a hub fabricated from a low friction material wherein the hub has a polygonal shape. The carousel also includes a plurality of equally spaced arms which are press fit into the hub. Each arm is adapted to hold cable and/or harness assemblies or includes a bin for holding materials used for production operations. In addition, the carousel includes a support column that extends through the hub, wherein the hub is adapted to rotate about the support column. An adjustable support collar is also provided for supporting the hub on the support column. Further, the carousel includes a peg mechanism for stopping rotation of the hub after a predetermined rotation angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin Arden Verson
  • Publication number: 20140131296
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a material handling system that is used to transport components from one location to another. The example material handling system includes a horizontal top bar and a horizontal bottom bar. A first side bar connects the horizontal top bar with the horizontal bottom bar and a second side bar connects the horizontal top bar with the horizontal bottom bar. The components are adapted to be connected to the horizontal bottom bar and the horizontal top bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: John Michael Hocevar, William J. Hanmann, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140131295
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a rack for coating components. The rack includes a horizontal top bar and a horizontal bottom bar. A first side bar electrically connects the horizontal top bar with the horizontal bottom bar and a second side bar electrically connects the horizontal top bar with the horizontal bottom bar. The horizontal bottom bar and the horizontal top bar are configured to be connected to the components, and the horizontal bottom bar is configured to be electrically connected to the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: John Michael Hocevar, William J. Hanmann, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140124598
    Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly includes an elongated tension-mounted rod, an elongated frame, and at least one shelf attached to the frame. The elongated tension-mounted rod has a first end and a second end and generally extends in a first plane. The elongated frame has a first end attached to the tension-mounted rod and an opposing second end. The frame generally extends in a second plane which is perpendicular to the first plane of the tension-mounted rod. The at least one shelf has a base wall configured to support objects placed thereon. The base wall generally extends in a third plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first plane of the tension mounted-rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: ZENITH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph VACCARO, Alex MIKITA
  • Patent number: 8714369
    Abstract: A furniture display rack aims to hold at least one set of outdoor furniture which includes a table, at least one chair and a parasol. The furniture display rack comprises a first rack, a second rack connected to one end of the first rack and a support rack. The first rack includes a first retaining bar and a first holding space between two ends of the first retaining bar to hold the table. The first retaining bar has an insertion portion insertable by the parasol and two first retaining portions at two ends thereof leaned by the table. The second rack includes a pair of base beams respectively connected to one end of a support post and a second holding space between the two base beams to hold the chair. The furniture display rack thus formed can hold and display the furniture in smaller display space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Keysheen Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lausan Chung-Hsin Liu, Shopo Hsin Tsu Liu, Fibro Tsu Kun Liu
  • Publication number: 20140116969
    Abstract: The present invention is a collapsible lighting fixture comprising a central support member having a first end engaged with abase and a second end. The lighting fixture further comprises an arm assembly removably engaged with the central support member. The arm assembly comprises eight arm members. The arm assembly is moveable between an open and a closed or collapsed position. In the open position, the first, second, third, and fourth arm members are substantially perpendicular to the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth arm members. In the closed position, the first, second, third, and fourth arm members are substantially less than perpendicular to the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth arm members. The lighting fixture further comprises a plurality of light holders removably engaged with the upper end of the central support member and arm members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: Mitchell J. Bogart
  • Publication number: 20140110361
    Abstract: A modular architectural wall system for a patient room may support accessories and include panels. The architectural wall system may include gas outlets and electrical outlets mounted to a surface of the architectural wall system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: David C. NEWKIRK, Dennis J. Gallant, Brian J. Hoffman, Steven R. Westerfeld, Sebastian Moster, Joseph H. Abel
  • Publication number: 20140083958
    Abstract: The invention represents a new and useful improvement in storing, support and display of objects as it provides an integrated, solid, self-contained book and object holder comprised of a planar surface and built-in insets that can be pulled up to a vertical position when needed and concealed back down when not in use without require disassembly or external elements. The invention can be of any suitable rigid or semi rigid material and can hold objects upright in different locations within the supporting surface in a seamless and customizable look, easy to manufacture, easy to transport easy to use. The invention might be free standing or mounted within a bookcase, portable, mounted horizontally or at an angle, with one ore multiple shelves and an adaptable number of insets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: MANIFESTO VISION
    Inventors: Nadia Leonelli, Alvaro Uribe, Fredrik Sundwall
  • Publication number: 20140083959
    Abstract: A merchandise display device includes a rear cross-bar, first and second side arms, a locking pin, and a front cross-bar that is interoperable with the locking pin to secure merchandise on the display device and to secure the display device to a vertical support member. The locking pin is carried by a side arm and movable between an extended position and a retracted position. When occupying the extended position, the locking pin is adapted to engage the vertical support member to secure the merchandise display device thereto. The front cross-bar is mounted to the first and second side arms and is movable between a locked position, engaging the locking pin to prevent the locking pin from being moved out of the extended position, and an unlocked position, spaced away from the locking pin to allow movement of the locking pin out of the extended position toward the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: MIDLAND METAL PRODUCTS
    Inventor: Andrew Kalafut
  • Publication number: 20140076827
    Abstract: A cartridge transfer device including a rack, a bearing platform, moving mechanisms, and fixing mechanisms is disclosed. The moving mechanisms and the fixing mechanisms are arranged in a bottom of the rack. The bearing platform is arranged on a top of the rack. The cartridge transfer device is fixed on the ground when the fixing mechanisms contact the ground, and the cartridge transfer device is movable by the moving mechanisms when the fixing mechanisms are suspendable. In this way, the cost and the process of building the cartridge device in each of the storage slots are reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yunshao Jiang, Chunhao Wu, Kunhsien Lin, Minghu Qi, Zhiyou Shu, Zhenhua Guo
  • Publication number: 20140064893
    Abstract: The present document describes a ladder rack system for displacing a ladder between a loading/unloading position on one of a side, a front and a rear of a vehicle and a stored position on a roof top of a vehicle, the ladder having a first ladder end and a second ladder end, the ladder rack system comprising: a first assembly to be mounted on a first end of the roof top for receiving the first ladder end; and a second assembly to be mounted on a second end of the roof top at a distance from the first end for receiving the second ladder end, the second assembly comprising: a pivoting rail to be pivoted between the loading/unloading position in which the pivoting rail extends substantially vertically or at an angle on the one of a side, a front and a rear of the vehicle and the stored position in which the pivoting rail extends longitudinally along the roof top; and a carriage slidably mounted on the pivoting rail for receiving the second ladder end and for sliding along the pivoting rail when the pivoting rail
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: TECHNO-FAB 9000 INC.
    Inventor: Paul THIBAULT
  • Publication number: 20140060115
    Abstract: A method for digital manufacturing of a jewelry item includes printing a three-dimensional wax model on a substrate and printing a three-dimensional sprue, the sprue being adapted to support the wax model. A fixture for handling wax models includes a platform, a plurality of holders, a plurality of standoffs, and a tie. A method of manufacturing a jewelry item, comprises forming a first wax model for a portion of a jewelry item, forming a second wax model for a portion of a jewelry item using a rapid prototyping process, and performing one or more lost wax processes with the first and second portion to create the jewelry item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Jostens, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Saarela, Kevin Abernathy, Richard Wells, Lev Neyman, Jon Joriman
  • Patent number: 8662507
    Abstract: An unpowered, self-elevating and self-lowering home appliance assembly cart for supporting and transporting a plurality of home appliance assembly components, such as oven doors, including a base, and a self-leveling and self-lowering door suspension and supporting system having a mast, a rail system moveably coupled to the mast, a plurality of arms extending from the rail system, each pair of arms for supporting a home appliance assembly component, and a self-leveling and self-lowering device that automatically self-levels and self-lowers the pair of arms within a predetermined acceptable ergonomic work zone with respect to a vertical height along the mast based on an unloaded state, a partially loaded state, and a loaded state of the plurality of arms and without power assistance, the predetermined acceptable ergonomic work zone being for loading and unloading the home appliance assembly component from the pair of arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: BSH Home Appliances Corporation
    Inventor: Bradford Willey
  • Publication number: 20140054247
    Abstract: A modular structure for gymnasiums or similar, includes at least one pair of supports (2) for positioning near facing walls of a room, a beam (4, 30, 60) connected at its ends (4a) to the supports, the supports being provided with connection elements (6) configured to be shifted from a tightened position in which they make the beam (4, 30, 60) integral with the supports (2), to a released position in which they allow the beam (4, 30, 60) to translate with respect to the supports (2), connection elements (10) for exercise equipment being provided on the beam (4, 30, 60), the elements being configured to translate along the beam (4, 30, 60).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Queenax S.r.l
    Inventor: Silvia Scaramucci
  • Publication number: 20130341295
    Abstract: A product vertical storage rack is provided for storing generally cylindrical shaped products, such as wine, in a generally horizontal orientation. The rack includes three parallel spaced sets of longitudinal continuous support elements defining support surfaces, each having a width to longitudinally accommodate one or more products of a pre-determined length. The sets of support elements are oriented such that the second and third sets of support elements intersect and engage the first set of support elements at spaced intervals to produce a lattice structure defining a plurality of multiple cylinder receiving regular hexagon prism shaped openings. A preferred embodiment is configured to hold 19 bottles in each regular hexagon prism shaped opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: ISOVIN SYSTEMS PTY LTD
    Inventor: Gavin John DIXON
  • Publication number: 20130327731
    Abstract: A collapsible, flexible display system for creating different spatial shapes of a continuous screen includes at least two stands, each including a first part which support against an underlying supportive surface and a pole with a first end removably secured in the first part by a second coupling and a second end provided with a first coupling. The display system also includes essentially hollow, straight members of a rigid material including first and second end parts, and essentially hollow, bendable members of a flexible material including first and second end parts. Each end part includes either a male part, or a female part, at least one of them of a magnetic material, and operable to magnetically fasten to each other. Straight members and bendable members are connected to each other to form an upper part and a lower part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: EXPAND INTERNATIONAL AB
    Inventor: Christer Zarelius
  • Publication number: 20130319959
    Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly including an elongated frame and a first shelf and a second shelf attached to the frame. The frame has a first end and a second end, and generally extends in a first plane. At least a portion of the first and second shelves extends in a second plane generally perpendicular to the first plane. The first and second shelves are separately transversely movable in the second plane relative to the frame. The shelf assembly is in an open position when the first and second shelves are transversely moved away and spaced apart from each other in the second plane, a generally vacant space is formed between the first and second shelves. The shelf assembly is in a closed position when the first and second shelves are positioned proximate to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: ZENITH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kaveh DIDEHVAR, Joseph VACCARO
  • Publication number: 20130313208
    Abstract: A holder for an outdoor unit comprises a frame and a supporting part. The frame includes at least one fixing aperture configured for fixing the outdoor unit. The supporting part configured for alignment between the outdoor unit and the frame includes a connecting portion, an intermediate portion, and a terminal portion. The connection portion is attached to the frame. The intermediate portion is configured for supporting the outdoor unit. The terminal portion connects with the intermediate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: YU CHENG LIN, I FENG OU
  • Publication number: 20130314852
    Abstract: A monitor support assembly comprising a support frame including a first elongated frame member forming a first surface and a second elongated frame member forming a second surface, the second frame member supported adjacent and parallel to the first frame member with the first surface facing the second surface and forming an elongated gap, a panel assembly including a first panel member having oppositely facing substantially parallel front and rear surfaces and a second panel member having oppositely facing substantially parallel front and rear surfaces, the second panel member supported adjacent the first panel member with the front surface of the first panel member facing the rear surface of the second panel member, the panel assembly supported within the gap by the first and second frame members and an electronic display mounted to the front surface of the second panel member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Brett Kincaid, Mark Spoelhof, Duck Young Kong, Mark Schoolmeester, John Allen, Hyun Yoo
  • Patent number: 8573409
    Abstract: A cable tray connector that allows for the adjustment of cable trays attached thereto to permit adjustable, angular redirection of the cable tray path within a horizontal plane. Such connector comprises a bed having cable tray attachment zones, where the respective cable trays may be attached; side walls positioned around portions of the bed; and, optionally, a cable guide disposed centrally within the bed. Each cable tray attachment zone may include a first, circular aperture for pivotal attachment of a cable tray and at least one arcuate slotted aperture for adjustable attachment of the same cable tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: James C. White Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas C White
  • Publication number: 20130283737
    Abstract: A method of preparing goods for transport is disclosed. A covering for the goods is provided that includes a wrap portion removably carried by a storage rack and a cap portion removably attached to the wrap portion, wherein the cap portion includes an attachment member. A force transmission member is secured to the attachment member of the cap portion and the cap portion is removed from the wrap portion. The force transmission member is moved to position the cap portion atop the goods. The wrap portion is removed from the storage rack, wrapped about the goods, and secured to the cap portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Q Sales & Leasing, LLC
    Inventors: Peter W. Mirabella, Sesar De La Torre
  • Publication number: 20130276679
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for secure storage is disclosed. The apparatus and system includes a storage system, a door assembly, a pair of door guides for guiding the door assembly as it opens and closes, and side and rear security panels for enclosing the storage system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: TRACHTE BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.
  • Patent number: 8550259
    Abstract: A cable rack arm and support system suitable for underground power and communication service is made from reinforced non-metallic polymers that will not rust or corrode. A cable rack arm up to thirty inches long may be compression molded with long glass fibers in a polyester or vinylester matrix. Each cable rack arm is securely mounted to a non-metallic stanchion that may be made from a reinforced, pultruded composite material. Nonmetallic pins may be used to secure the cable rack arms to the stanchions. Each cable rack arm then supports one or more cables in cable saddles that are snap-fit atop the arm, thus keeping the cables accessibly organized in a manhole, tunnel or vault. Each saddle may include elastomeric dampening material to reduce shock and vibration in the mechanical and electrical environment in underground tunnels, vaults and manholes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Underground Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald P. McCoy
  • Publication number: 20130256244
    Abstract: A locking device for a display mounting assembly comprises: a base frame, two mounting racks and two locking members, wherein the assembly and disassembly of the mounting racks and the base frame can be easily achieved by a simple action of pulling and pressing of the locking members. Furthermore, it doesn't have to drill through holes and the elongated holes in the mounting racks, which consequently reduces manufacturing cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Chia-Cheng CHEN
  • Publication number: 20130248473
    Abstract: A furniture display rack aims to hold at least one set of outdoor furniture which includes a table, at least one chair and a parasol. The furniture display rack comprises a first rack, a second rack connected to one end of the first rack and a support rack. The first rack includes a first retaining bar and a first holding space between two ends of the first retaining bar to hold the table. The first retaining bar has an insertion portion insertable by the parasol and two first retaining portions at two ends thereof leaned by the table. The second rack includes a pair of base beams respectively connected to one end of a support post and a second holding space between the two base beams to hold the chair. The furniture display rack thus formed can hold and display the furniture in smaller display space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Lausan Chung-Hsin Liu, Shopo Hsin Tsu Liu, Fibro Tsu Kun Liu
  • Publication number: 20130240463
    Abstract: A support system for a trough-shaped solar collector assembly includes a support arm comprising first and second curved rails and an interconnecting web structure. The web structure is secured along first and second opposite edges thereof to first and second web engaging structures, which are provided along facing surfaces of the first and second rails, respectively. Prior to fixedly securing the web structure to the web engaging structure of the first and second curved rails, the location and/or the orientation of the web structure are adjustable for supporting interconnection of the first and second curved rails with different rates of convergence between the first and second curved rails. The support arm further includes a plurality of mirror-attachment brackets coupled to the first rail for attaching the trough-shaped solar collector assembly to the support arm and structure attachment brackets for mounting the support arm to a structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Vikas Kotagiri, Mark F. Werner, Michael J. Devor, Kevin R. Langworthy, Gianfranco Gabbianelli
  • Publication number: 20130240462
    Abstract: A fixture for adapting a rod for hanging fabric articles including: at least one elongated body and a means for attaching the elongated body to the rod. The elongated body may contact the rod or be distanced from the rod. Also, a fixture for hanging fabric articles including: a rod, at least one elongated body attached to the rod, and at least one radial arm extending from the rod. In either case, the elongated body may have a plurality of openings therethrough. Also, a fixture for hanging fabric articles including: an elongated body having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a plurality of openings and at least one radial arm extending from the elongated body for attaching the fixture to a wall. In all cases, the elongated body may take the form of a contoured plate or define a sidewall defining a central passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: Michael C. Lohnert
  • Publication number: 20130240263
    Abstract: A cable tray preserving cable support functionality under fire impact, including a bed for laying and supporting at least one cable. The bed is made from fire resistant textile woven material which is embedded in resin. The textile woven material is provided on both sides with respect to the longitudinal direction of the cable tray with a fire resistant attachment device. The attachment devices are coupled to the textile woven material, wherein, with burned-off resin, the attachment devices remain coupled to the textile woven material to take up tension force from the textile woven material when the textile woven material extends like a hammock between the attachment devices to still support the at least one cable. An installation kit for an electrical installation, and an electrical installation with cable trays of this sort are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Woertz AG
    Inventor: Tamas Onodi
  • Publication number: 20130240461
    Abstract: A product display tower for utilization with tools, accessories, and related items on display in a retail showroom, having multiple sides and corner poles, a pole assembly having multiple poles corresponding in number to the number of corners and extending upwardly proximate each of the corners. A plurality of support assemblies corresponding in number to the number of sides of the base assembly, each formed of at least two vertical support members having a plurality of horizontally spaced-apart support wires extending between and interconnected to the corner poles, form product display supports on each of the sides of the base assembly. Corner brackets attachable to the wires of two adjacent sides and surrounding the corner pole provide support for items from the corners, as well as from the sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Ryan Scott Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Douglas Brevda, Burton Stewart Brevda, Paul Harold Marsh
  • Patent number: 8534470
    Abstract: A disassemblable hanging cart for folding chair includes a chassis, two standing poles, two reinforcement sets, and multiple hanging racks, bolts and pad sets. The chassis includes a plurality of caster sets. The two standing poles are vertically and symmetrically erected on opposite positions of the chassis. Each reinforcement set is provided between one of the two standing poles and the chassis for reinforcing the connection strength therebetween. Each hanging rack includes a cross beam, and a plurality of hanging bars for hanging folding chairs. The bolts connect the cross beams with the hanging bars. The pad sets are mounted to the hanging bars to prevent the folding chairs from falling off from the hanging cart. The hanging cart can be easily assembled, and when the hanging cart is not in use, it can be disassembled and packed in a minimum size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventors: Mei Chuen Lin, Tzu Mei Wang
  • Publication number: 20130233816
    Abstract: The invention provides a revolving compartmental storage receptacle for the essential kitchen supplies and tools that a household user needs close at hand and near the sink. The device comprises a circular disc mounted on a rotating “lazy susan” mechanism. The invention secures rubber gloves, cleaning brushes, scouring pads and sponges and a bottle of liquid dish detergent as well as a manual can opener and a vegetable brush. The Counter Space Saver offers the storing of kitchen essentials and keeps them organized in one place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Leah L. Greenfield
  • Publication number: 20130220950
    Abstract: The invention relates to a prestressed solar collector module forming a support structure for solar collectors, of the type formed by a lattice bar structure including a central beam (1) essentially characterized in that: the central beam or torque box (1) takes the form of a multi-face polyhedron or cylinder, that is divided into sections (3) each section (3) being formed by multiple bent or curved plates (4), a surrounding triangular lattice structure (16) is provided to support the parabolic reflector (17) which structure is formed with L-shaped elements, all of the connections being formed with rivets, and all of the structure is prestressed using a series of tension rods (13, 14, 15) which optimise the flexural behaviour of the structure and which include end anchoring points and intermediate through-points allowing the necessary curvature to be obtained and the tension to be maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ABENGOA SOLAR NEW TECHNOLOGIES, S.A.
    Inventor: Felix Muñoz Gilabert
  • Publication number: 20130220949
    Abstract: A locking equipment rack for a backpack blower is presented. The locking equipment rack is adjustable to store a variety of blower models. The equipment rack securely stores the blowers, preventing vibrational damage and theft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: David D. Sargent
  • Publication number: 20130220951
    Abstract: A shelf apparatus for use with a ladder or scaffold structure is provided. The shelf apparatus includes a substantially planar shelf structure having a plurality of holes positioned on a first side, wherein at least one of the plurality of holes is formed about a first axis positioned substantially perpendicular to the shelf structure. A cross-member engagement support is positioned on a second side of the shelf structure, the second side of the shelf structure opposite the first side, wherein the cross-member engagement support is formed about a second axis running from a first edge to a second edge of the shelf structure, and wherein the second axis intersects the first axis. A ladder-attachment structure is affixed to the shelf structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: Donald DUFOUR
  • Publication number: 20130213913
    Abstract: A device for the transportation of vehicles, at a prescribed maximum height of the system, transports an increased possible number of vehicles on a given surface area. The device is suitable for transportation by air, sea, and land. In this context, the vehicles are not unloaded from the device, even in the case of combined land, sea, or air transportation. The device consists of a lower pallet and an upper pallet. The upper pallet is supported on booms which, in turn, rest on the lower pallet. The booms are individually height-adjustable so that the upper pallet can be tilted relative to the lower pallet in the longitudinal direction. At the second end, there is a support element on which the device can be moved in the lengthwise direction, at least if it has been slightly lifted at the opposite first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Sven Kohlgrüber
  • Publication number: 20130214662
    Abstract: The invention comprises a modular support system (7) for optical fiber trays (10) comprising: at least one central module (21) for supporting the optical fiber trays, the central module being adapted to be positioned side-by-side with a plurality of central modules supporting the optical fiber trays, wherein the central module further comprises a fixing structure (34, 35) for attaching at least one additional fiber management module (41, 51) to the central module. The invention further comprises a kit of parts for a modular support system for optical fiber trays as well as an optical fiber organizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Nelson Goncalves Pimentel, Ulrich Lutterkordt, Nico Kubinski
  • Patent number: 8511240
    Abstract: A baby valet assembly that is removably attachable to a tabletop comprising a base structure having a mounting bar removably coupled to a means for attaching the base to a tabletop such as a retractable C-clamp and a tray having a substantially planar eating surface with a raised lip removably coupled to the mounting bar. The mounting bar is removably coupled to the tabletop for the purpose of providing a security post for a toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: David Strock
  • Publication number: 20130206710
    Abstract: Disclosed is a jig for the modelling of at least one section of an aircraft fuselage, with a framework structure and with a multiplicity of adapters for the connection of stiffening elements to the framework structure, which can be moved relative to the framework structure, and/or with a multiplicity of adapters for the modelling of profiles of stiffening elements, which can be moved relative to the framework structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Bernd ROSCHAT, Niklas HALFMANN, Dieter KRAUSE
  • Publication number: 20130205499
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical support device and uses thereof. The medical support device includes a stem defining a longitudinal axis, the stem having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end adapted for securing the device to a receptacle. The medical support device also includes an elongate member permanently secured to the stem and extending outwardly from said stem at an angle to the longitudinal axis, the elongate member having an end proximate to said stem and an end distal to said stem, and a plurality of medical equipment support elements fixed to a lower surface of the elongate member between the distal end and a point intermediate the proximal and distal ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventor: University of Rochester
  • Publication number: 20130206709
    Abstract: A material carousel for manufacturing and/or assembly operations is provided. The carousel includes a hub fabricated from a low friction material wherein the hub has a polygonal shape. The carousel also includes a plurality of equally spaced arms which are press fit into the hub. Each arm is adapted to hold cable and/or harness assemblies or includes a bin for holding materials used for production operations. In addition, the carousel includes a support column that extends through the hub, wherein the hub is adapted to rotate about the support column. An adjustable support collar is also provided for supporting the hub on the support column Further, the carousel includes a peg mechanism for stopping rotation of the hub after a predetermined rotation angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin Arden Verson
  • Publication number: 20130200022
    Abstract: A support structure of the type used as a truss for entertainment productions is disclosed. The support structure includes a plurality of frame segments arranged to form a truss and an implement bracket attached to the truss, the implement bracket connecting an implement to the truss. The implement bracket deploys from a stowed position within a space defined by the truss through a window of the truss formed by truss frame segments to a working position outside the space defined by the truss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: TAIT TOWERS, INC.
    Inventor: Adam DAVIS