Pivoted Support Patents (Class 211/168)
  • Patent number: 11825940
    Abstract: There is provided a customizable shower caddy. The shower caddy includes connectors that can be set at various heights along a rod that is supported between a shower basin or tub at the bottom and a ceiling at the top. Product holders can be connected to the connectors at different positions about the rod. This provides flexibility in the layout of which direction the product holders extend from the rod, which enables the shower caddy to be set up for use in a corner, along a wall or in the center of the shower or tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: House of Atlas, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Berman, Alan Arthur Ford, Jason Moss
  • Patent number: 11303081
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a power adapter and an electronic device comprising the same. The power adapter comprises a housing, which has a plurality of end faces. The power adapter further comprises a power inlet socket, which is provided on any of the plurality of end faces. The end face on which the power inlet socket is provided, at least another one of the plurality of end faces, and the power inlet socket are formed as one body integrally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Delta Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiaojun Chen, Jinfa Zhang, Daofei Xu
  • Patent number: 9661941
    Abstract: A headboard display rack for displaying a plurality of headboards. The display rack includes a frame, a plurality of bracket assemblies pivotably attached to the frame, and a plurality of roller assemblies that correspond to each of the bracket assemblies, wherein each bracket assembly is configured to support a first end of the headboard, and each roller assembly is configured to support a second end of the headboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: England, Inc.
    Inventors: Otis Sawyer, Gene Brock
  • Patent number: 8573417
    Abstract: A mobile clothesline provides mobility and is easy to set up and break down, making it ideal for areas with limited space, for example, while not requiring tools for assembly. The mobile clothesline offers an energy efficient alternative to using an electric or gas dryer. The mobile clothesline includes first and second wheeled bases having a receptacle for holding a retractable clothesline post. The post may include a plurality of arms that may extend outward from the post or may be folded in against the post. A retractable line may extend from the arms on one of the posts to interconnect with a receptacle on the arm on the other post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Jonathan Anderson
  • Patent number: 8544660
    Abstract: A rack for surgical sponge counter bags that facilitates sponge counting, comprising a spindle and a plurality of rotatable support members mounted for rotation about the spindle, each support member carrying one or more mechanical devices that are constructed and adapted to grasp a sponge counter bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Frances P. Foley
  • Publication number: 20130105428
    Abstract: A structural coupler for joining two storage racks of a mobile rack system. The coupler includes three separate components that are movable relative to each other to allow for relative movement between adjacent storage racks while providing the structural stability to prevent tipping of the storage racks. The coupler includes a coupling bracket that includes a pair of tabs that extend through open slots formed in a movement bracket and through receiving slots formed in a receiving bracket. A removable connector prevents separation of the coupler in the assembled condition while the size of the coupling tabs relative to the open slots allows the three components to move relative to each other. A series of individual couplers can be used along the height of the uprights that form part of each of the individual storage racks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: SPACESAVER CORPORATION
    Inventor: SPACESAVER CORPORATION
  • Patent number: 8168305
    Abstract: A display device for spreading a turkey's tail feathers in a fan-like display is provided. The device consists of an elongated shank having two opposing ends, and two quill clips located one at each of the two opposing ends of said shank having grooves that snap onto the quills near the base of two or more of the turkey's outer tail feathers located to either opposite side of the huh. When installed, the device is invisible to view. An adjustable joint may be provided to enable adjusting a version of the shank having two arms to a certain angle to optimize the turkey fan display. A mounting mechanism may further be provided for mounting an object to the turkey fan display such as the heard, or a pole for use of the fan as a decoy in the field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Skip Enterprises LLC
    Inventor: Darrell E. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8141721
    Abstract: Jewelry support assemblies are provided that can include a substantially planar base portion having a member extending therefrom, the member including a plurality of openings; a plurality of arms extending from the openings, individuals ones of the arms being associated with individual ones of the openings; and a plurality of rods extending from the arms, the rods being staggered along the length of the arms. Other assemblies are also provided that include: a rod extending from a first end to a second end; flexible material at least partially wrapping the rod and extending therefrom, the material including multiple layers of overlapping material; and wherein exposed overlapping portions of material include openings. Jewelry storage assemblies are provided that can include: a case comprising at least two components configured to be coupled when in a closed position; and one of the two components configured to house a jewelry support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventor: Jonna Harris-Bowman
  • Publication number: 20110068068
    Abstract: A display for a casket selection room comprises a base, a first display portion mounted to the base, a plurality of casket portions representing a plurality of casket choices from which a customer may select mounted to the first display portion, a second display portion mounted to the first display portion, and a plurality of casket ornaments representing a plurality of ornament choices from which the customer may select mounted to the second display portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David Bowers, Jane J. Browe, Kevin R. Buchler
  • Publication number: 20100206826
    Abstract: An outdoor storage rack includes a set of supports mounted to a base through a respective hinge assembly such that said rack is movable between an extended and a stored position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Neil Edwards, Beth Tinsley, Courtnee Mullins
  • Publication number: 20100012599
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a tray pivotably mounted within the front opening of a housing. The tray pivots about a hinge located adjacent one of the sides of the housing and includes a raised floor. The raised floor of the tray cooperates with the side adjacent the hinge and a bottom of the housing to define a cable path from a rear cable access port to an opening on the tray adjacent the hinge. The tray includes a plurality of connection locations and cable management structures to direct a telecommunications cable from the cable access port to a rear of the connection locations without violating bend radius rules. The tray may also include a temporary cable holder to assist in pulling cables through the rear opening into the housing. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications equipment rack with a termination panel with such a pivoting tray mounted to the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton M. Knudsen, Patrick Thompson
  • Patent number: 7635066
    Abstract: A storage device has a first and second supporting surface. The first and second supporting surfaces are connected to each other by a first riser. The first and second supporting surfaces each have lips. The distance between the lip for the first supporting surface and the first riser defines the storage area on the first supporting surface. The storage device may also have a third supporting surface positioned below the second supporting surface and may further have one or more pockets located on the first supporting surface. The storage device may also have a stationary base wherein at least a portion of the storage device is capable of rotating about an axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Inventor: Terrence M. Harrison
  • Publication number: 20090078664
    Abstract: A display rack system includes a main frame with a selectable number of swingable display frames releasably attached thereto. Each display frame includes vertical mounting arms with a plurality of slots therealong. Item support assemblies releasably engage these mounting arms, on each side thereof, so as to releasably attach item support assemblies, e.g., shelves, hooks and clamps, thereto. Wire supports are further releasably attached to the arms to restrain item movement during swinging movement of the display frames. The main frame can either be basally supported or attached to a vertical surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Steven D. Steffan
  • Patent number: 7198160
    Abstract: A sales rack for accommodating goods such as foods presented in open containers, such as fruits, vegetables, etc. The sales rack has a base and a goods support surface that is adjustable relative to the base. The goods support surface is equipped with at least one holder element which can be optionally affixed, and over which the goods, i.e. the containers can pass when they are put into place, to fix the goods in place in the slanted position of the goods support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG
    Inventors: Peter Ernst, Robert Ochsenschläger
  • Patent number: 7156244
    Abstract: A cantilevered drawer assembly comprises a support frame assembly comprising a pair of upright members. A rotating drawer assembly comprises a drawer frame having opposed parallel side rails supported upon a pivot frame having a pair of opposed pivot wheels. A pair of circular sector-shaped pivot arms is attached to the upright members. A channel having a parabolic section and a pair of straight sections extends across each pivot arm, and receives a pivot wheel. The side rails of the drawer frame are supported by the pivot arms. A pair of flanged wheels engages an upper edge of each side rail to restrict the vertical movement of the drawer frame. Translation of the drawer frame relative to the support frame assembly is accompanied by pivoting of the pivot arms. During translation, the drawer frame remains in a horizontal plane and is held in a cantilevered configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Inventor: Randall Nelsen
  • Patent number: 7051899
    Abstract: A carousel-type holder for dispensing tape marker flags and flexible sheet material from a stack including a plurality of sheets disposed one on top of another, each sheet having a band of relatively releasable repositionable adhesive coated along one edge thereof, the sheets being stacked with the adhesive coated edge of each successive sheet disposed along alternate opposite edges to maintain the sheets in the stack. The dispensers include an enlarged body portion having an open ended, tubular neck portion and a supply of tape marker flags in the body portion. A preferred base is adapted to be received and supported on a substantially horizontal supporting surface while a housing is supported for rotation by said base about an upright rotational axis including a plurality of outwardly opening upright holding cavities and an openable side door for each holding cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventors: Keith Offenhauer, Harold Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 6981596
    Abstract: A rug display system includes a base having a plurality of upwardly extending posts and a frame comprising a front, top and rear section. At least a portion of the frame is configured to be rotatably mounted on a post of the base. The rug display system can further include a front support member attached to the frame adjacent to the front section and configured to movably support the frame on a display surface in use. A rug clip for use in a rug display system includes a channel-shaped bracket including a top leg, a bottom leg, and a connecting member. The connecting member biases the top leg toward the bottom leg. Packaging systems are disclosed for shipping the rug display system of the invention either partially assembled or disassembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Kin Products Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Kin, Henry R. Kin
  • Patent number: 6966080
    Abstract: A bedding assembly is provided having an integrated storage area. The assembly has one or more platforms having a recessed storage area and a deck pivotably mounted to the platform. The deck may be pivoted over the platform between a horizontal position where a use can lie upon the deck, such as for sleeping, and a non-horizontal position to allow access to the storage area of the platform. The platforms may be coupled together at a distance from one another by a pair of end frames. Optionally, garment hooks may be rotatably mounted onto the bed assembly and rotatable between a use position, for hanging items thereon, and a stowage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Inventors: Michelle D. Connell, Brian A. Connell, Fred M. Meyer, Douglas S. Meyer, Frank L. O'Brien
  • Patent number: 6867980
    Abstract: A rack for an electronics assembly comprises: (i) a supporting frame (22, 24); (ii) a slider mechanism (4) having a first part (6) that is supported by the frame and a second part (8) that supports the electronics assembly, the mechanism configured to allow the assembly to be moved out of the rack; and (iii) a cable management system for supporting cables located at the rear of the assembly. The cable management system comprises an articulated arm having a first end coupled to the assembly and a second end coupled to the first part (6) of the slider mechanism so that bending of the arm accommodates movement of the electronics assembly. The cable management system ensures that the assembly can be pulled out of the rack by the required distance irrespective of the depth of the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventor: Sean Conor Wrycraft
  • Publication number: 20040238462
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disc storage device with a horizontal base platform, which supports at least one platform support post rigidly attached to the base platform. The device also has rotatable disc-holding platforms with tubular spacers rotatably mounted on each post in a stacked spaced array. The stacked rotatable disc platforms rotate into a stacked storage array and pivot out of the array for easy access to and return of the discs. Each disc fits securely over a center post on the platform with the post friction fit into the center hole of the disc. More than one disc may be placed on each disc holding platform. The tubular spacers located between the disc platforms space apart the disc platforms to prevent the discs from contacting each other and contacting other disc holding platforms. The disc storage device may hold discs of different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Eric Schulz
  • Publication number: 20040069729
    Abstract: A rug display system includes a base having a plurality of upwardly extending posts and a frame comprising a front, top and rear section. At least a portion of the frame is configured to be rotatably mounted on a post of the base. The rug display system can further include a front support member attached to the frame adjacent to the front section and configured to movably support the frame on a display surface in use. A rug clip for use in a rug display system includes a channel-shaped bracket including a top leg, a bottom leg, and a connecting member. The connecting member biases the top leg toward the bottom leg. Packaging systems are disclosed for shipping the rug display system of the invention either partially assembled or disassembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher A. Kin, Henry R. Kin
  • Patent number: 6705655
    Abstract: A double-stack tool rack is constructed to include a base having an upright pivot shaft, a plurality of tool boxes respectively pivoted to the upright shaft and arranged into two stacks, and a carrying handle coupled to the upright pivot shaft of the base at the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Global Industries Holdings Ltd.
    Inventor: Qinghao Yang
  • Patent number: 6698598
    Abstract: A greeting card display apparatus for displaying greeting cards. The greeting card display apparatus includes a housing having a channel designed to rest on a support surface. The housing has a plurality of display arm assemblies which are selectively couplable to the housing and pivot sideways with respect to the housing for the purpose of paging through the greeting cards. The display arms are telescopic thereby allowing them to adjust to various sizes of cards. There is a lighted section at the top of the housing for ornamental purposes, and the housings are designed as a stand-alone version, one that can encompass a circular member such as a Christmas tree, or one designed to be coupled to a flat or corner wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventor: Kwame Appenteng
  • Patent number: 6691875
    Abstract: A rack unit for stacking storage medium disks such as compact disks (CDs) in a stacked cylindrical arrangement attached by arms to a vertical post attached to an enlarged base support. The cylindrical arrangement is oriented to be off-center in relation to the base support. The unit includes substantially planar and flat narrow support arms for holding and supporting the disks, so that the disks can be closely stacked to one another. The arms can include flat and planar clip ends thicker than the rest of the arms for snapably attaching about vertical post, where a step edge allows for an exterior edge of the disk to abut against it. The narrow support ends can include a wider substantially flat and planar support surface having an upwardly protruding and flexible hub portion which can snugly fit within the through-holes of the disks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Ployhistor International, Inc.
    Inventor: Carl Jonas Peter Schönning
  • Patent number: 6648390
    Abstract: A single-stack tool rack is constructed to include a base having an upright pivot shaft, a plurality of tool boxes respectively pivoted to the upright shaft and arranged into a stack for keeping tools and/or accessories, a swivel case pivoted to the base and turned in and out of a bottom open chamber of the base for keeping tool bits, and a carrying handle formed of a handle body and a detachable hand tool and coupled to the upright pivot shaft of the base at the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Global Industries Holdings Ltd.
    Inventor: Oinghao Yang
  • Patent number: 6619482
    Abstract: A medicine caddy having a first caddy portion and a second caddy portion connectable to each other. The first and second caddy portions are movable with respect to one another between a first countertop configuration and a second carrying configuration. Moreover, the caddy portions each define a plurality of container holes for receipt of respective medicine containers. At least one of the caddy portions includes a handle by which the medicine caddy can be transported when in the carrying configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventor: Sonya King
  • Publication number: 20030038101
    Abstract: A shipping/storage rack comprising an upward biasing arrangement has been achieved. The upward biasing arrangement includes a spring actuated device that biases upward movement of a pivotable shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: Central Metal Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Linder, Gene Hooper
  • Patent number: 6513755
    Abstract: A design and installation method are provided to improve access to equipment mountable on aircraft equipment racks, including installing modified equipment rack framework on the aircraft, preassembling the equipment on a separate equipment package, providing separate matable hinge units on both the framework and equipment package, and temporarily supporting the equipment package in a hanging position from the equipment rack by matably joining the separate hinge units. Wiring the equipment from adjacent wireway banks is performed in the hanging position, followed by rotating the equipment package about an axis of rotation formed by the joined hinge units into a fixed stowed position, and fastening the equipment package to the equipment rack framework to complete the installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Guy A. Lambiaso
  • Patent number: 6502703
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing and displaying electronic storage media includes a longitudinally extending rod and a storage media container adapted to receive the rod. A bore is provided in the storage media container through which the rod engages the storage media container. A hinge provided such that the storage media container can be opened while in engagement with the rod. An end bulb adapted to pass through the bore in the storage media container and be in interference contact with the bore at a point during the passing and a base adapted to removably engage an end of the rod is also included. The longitudinally extending rod is mounted such that the rod is able to engage a plurality of storage media containers concurrently. The storage media container is adapted to hingedly open while in engagement with the longitudinally extending rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Eric Scherer, Thomas Kevin Scherer
  • Publication number: 20020139761
    Abstract: A receptacle for a compact disc case comprising a back wall and a front wall that are spaced apart to receive a compact disc case therebetween. The walls being configured so as to define a multiple direction entry path for the insertion of a compact disc case, such that the compact disc case is inserted within the receptacle by moving through a first movement and a second movement. The first movement being a movement wherein the compact disc case is displaced toward the back wall of the receptacle along a direction perpendicular to the main faces of the compact disc case. The second movement being a movement wherein the compact disc case is displaced, either manually by the user or automatically by the sole effect its own weigh in the case of an inclined receptacle, between the front wall and the back wall along a direction generally parallel to the imaginary plane such as to position the compact disc case between the front wall of the receptacle and the back wall of the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Michel Nadeau
  • Publication number: 20020096482
    Abstract: A hanging pocket product display system includes an elongated base member, a hanger and a pocket member. The elongated base member has holes formed therein along at least a portion of the base member. The hanger has a first end, a central portion and a second end. The first end of the hanger is adapted to be removably inserted into at least one of the holes in the base member, such that the first end of the hanger can pivot within the at least one hole, such that the hanger can pivot about the first hanger end relative to the base member, and such that the second hanger end traverses along an arc when the hanger pivots about the first hanger end. The pocket member comprises a pocket formed thereon, and the pocket member is adapted to hang on the hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Ashley K. Smith, Jean K. Bergeson
  • Publication number: 20020023890
    Abstract: A product display system and method for displaying product samples between opposed brackets. The system preferably comprises pairs of hinge members securing opposed edges of rigid product samples or display panels. The rigid product samples maintain the hinge members in opposed hinged engagement with the brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Gary Jensen, Steve Spangenberg
  • Patent number: 6321920
    Abstract: A rotatable rack comprising a U-shaped fastening member having a first arm and a second arm each pivotally coupled to first and second L-shaped rods, respectively, by first and second fastening bolts, respectively. The fastening member is fastened onto a wall with a fastening seat and each of the arms is provided with a sunken hole having an inner threaded section. Each fastening bolt includes an outer threaded section at one end thereof which is threadably engaged with a respective one of the inner threaded sections. Each L-shaped rod is provided with a fitting hole at one end portion thereof in which the other end of a respective one of the fastening bolts is fitted into.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Sun Tai Bathroom Equipment Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia-Cheng Pan
  • Patent number: 6206210
    Abstract: A display/storage rack system for hangings. The hangings are each carried by an elongated hanging member. Commonly the hanging is draped over the elongated hanging member. The rack system is affixed to a vertical support surface and supports a first end of the elongated hanging member as a cantilever; with an optional fixed bracket device supporting a second end of the elongated hanging member for displaying the hangings. A plurality of pivotal support devices of the rack system include offset arms for supporting and displaying the hangings in the rack in spaced apart vertical planes so that they do not contact one another and their top edges are at a different elevation. Hangings are displayed so that a top portion of each hanging is visible from the front of the storage rack. A pivot support rod of the rack system supports the pivotal support devices so that it can be rotated about a pivotal axis of the rack system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Patent Consultants & Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Raymond Reed
  • Patent number: 6065618
    Abstract: A new closet organizing system for providing greater organization and storage space in a closet. The inventive device includes a telescoping pole rotatably disposed between a ceiling and a floor of a closet. A pair of support arms are secured to the telescoping pole. The pair of support arms each have a hollow support portion and an angular support bracket. The hollow support arm has a rotating gear system disposed therein. The gear system includes a plurality of individual gears. A plurality of hanger loops extend downwardly through the hollow support portion of the support arms and engage the plurality of individual gears of the rotating gear system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Inventor: Allen Stetler
  • Patent number: 5964356
    Abstract: A series of add-on modular clips are serially hinged to one another to hold the disc containing cases in staggered position for storage. The face of any selected disc can be accessed for easy identification and disc retrieval by opening the cover of the selected disc case without removing the case from the clip. Each clip has a resilient unitary U-shaped member with legs of unequal width and of a shape for easy case insertion. A double clip member is also provided to hold two series of single clips, the clips of each series progressively more spaced to permit case opening of any selected disc of one stack of cases without interference from the other stack of cases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventors: David Gareau, Sylvain Bouchard
  • Patent number: 5862920
    Abstract: A machine tool accessory apparatus is provided for use with machine tools, such as milling machines. The accessory apparatus is capable of holding a plurality of tooling accessories in an organized manner whereby each accessory is positioned for ready access by a machine tool operator without having the operator move from an operating position of the machine tool. The machine tool accessory apparatus includes a cabinet structure having at least one drawer structure slidably extendible from a front side of the cabinet structure. The cabinet structure includes an upper tray having a plurality of bores of adequate diameter for supporting tool accessories therein. A support arm is provided having first and second ends. The first end is pivotally mounted to the cabinet structure. The second end is pivotally mounted to a mounting structure adapted for mounting immediately adjacent to a sidewall of the machine tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Inventor: Jeffery L. Leisner
  • Patent number: 5785184
    Abstract: A description is given of a stand (1, 2, 3) with hangers (8, 9) for hanging items of clothing. The hangers (8, 9) have two laterally projecting extension arms (10, 12) and (11, 13), respectively, of which one (12, 13) is passed through the sleeve or the trouser leg of the item of clothing hanging on the hanger. The extension arms (10 to 13) are received rotatably in bearings which are arranged at different levels on the stand (2, 3) and have a common axis (7) which runs alongside the hanging items of clothing. The hangers (8, 9) may be secured against removal by means of a common securing means (14) and a lock (17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventor: Herbert Metselaar
  • Patent number: 5697684
    Abstract: A storage device for flat objects includes a main body inform of a stack of overlying support members between a base and a cover. Each support member is formed by a tray for storing a flat object and a mounting part secured to the tray and swingably mounted to a vertical rod that extends eccentrically to a center axis of the main body between the cover and the base. Thus, the support members can be swung in substantial horizontal direction between a closed position and an open position in which the tray is accessible for depositing or removing a flat object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Inventor: Geza Gyovai
  • Patent number: 5649631
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying and dispensing rolls of material are provided. The apparatus preferably has a carrier including a plurality of carrier units. Each carrier unit preferably includes a substantially rectangular frame pivotally mounted about a vertical axis extending substantially along a corresponding one of the vertical sides of the frame. The respective vertical axes of the carrier units are mounted in spaced relation to adjacent vertical axes along the carrier. The plurality of carrier units preferably are pivotably movable from a normal inward closed position wherein only a portion of each but one of the endmost carrier units is exposed to an outward open position wherein each carrier unit is fully exposed. A plurality of opposing vertical rows of cooperating roll supports positioned along opposing vertical sides of the frame of each carrier unit and adapted to support a plurality of correspondingly spaced horizontally disposed rolls of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Inventor: Gary W. Loflin
  • Patent number: 5535896
    Abstract: Apparatus provides multiple pivotal rods or dowels for hanging many garments such as trousers or skirts in a confined space. An elongate base is mounted on a vertical wall with its long axis vertical. An elongate rigid bar having a circular cross section is mounted at both ends to the base, with the bar vertical and spaced away from the base. The bar supports multiple horizontal parallel rods pivotally mounted, one atop the other, by a transverse hole through one end of each rod. A spacer is interposed between adjacent rods to allow sufficient space for a garment folded over the rod. Any garment may be accessed by simply swinging all of the garments above it to one side and all of the garments below it to another side of the bar, leaving the garment free on its rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Inventor: Donald E. Morgan, Sr.
  • Patent number: 5513910
    Abstract: A storage compartment for a refrigerator door is disclosed which includes a recess formed in the door liner of the refrigerator. The recess is provided with pivot connections and a pivot stop. A rack is provided that is made to allow viewing of the contents. The rack is rotatably insertable into the recess defined by the door liner and can then be rotated forwardly from the door until the rack comes into contact with the stop on the door. In the rotated state, the contents of the rack may be easily accessed and removed. The rack is further designed so that if the door is shut while the rack is in an open position the rack will not contact the cabinet wall, preventing damage to the cabinet and the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Ellingwood, Todd J. Tunzi
  • Patent number: 5495953
    Abstract: A storage device (1) for compact discs (3) which are placed in acrylic glass-like, file-box-shaped cases (2) is described. Here, these cases (2) can be inserted into holder elements (4) consisting of a frame (5) and an interior inserting device (6), and the holder elements (4) themselves can be displaced via pivot journals (11) in the hollow chamber (14) of a stationary T-shaped profiled section (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Inventor: Urs Bearth
  • Patent number: 5480035
    Abstract: An open dishrack for a dishwasher has opposite sides formed of spaced apart elongated coated wires. A vertically adjustable shelf extends between the opposite sides. A pair of support plates include snap fittings which engage the wires to mount the plates on the sides in a facing relationship. Each plate includes an upper and a lower hub aligned with the corresponding hub of the other plate. The shelf includes projecting fingers which are received in a selected pair of hubs to rotatably mount the shelf in either an upper or a lower position. Each plate also includes a rib associated with each of its hubs to support the shelf in a generally horizontal orientation when the shelf is mounted in that hub. Each plate also includes a rib positioned to support the shelf in a generally vertical position when the shelf is mounted in the lower hubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: John M. Smith
  • Patent number: 5452807
    Abstract: A power column is a hollow post having six vertical walls and is mounted between horizontal arms pivoted to the floor and ceiling respectively. The pivotal axis for the arms passes through the head end of a hospital bed, enabling the power column to swing from one side of the bed to the other. The electrical outlets are on two walls separated by a front wall so that one or the other of the walls is easily accessible whether the power column is on either side of the bed. Lateral horizontal rails are pivotably mounted on either side of the column. The height of the rails is adjustable. The rails contain one or more gas outlets which are laterally adjustable on the rail and can carry other accessories that are laterally adjustable. The other accessories which can be mounted on the rail include a shelf and a saddle basket each of which are clipped onto the rail and mounted in a cantilever manner. Additionally, a storage basket can be suspended from the rail and clipped to the underside thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Company, Inc.
    Inventors: L. Dale Foster, Timothy A. Kappers, Cecil R. Lohrey
  • Patent number: 5452809
    Abstract: A rug rack includes a pair of similar frame structures supported in substantially parallel, spaced relation by an intermediate frame structure extending diagonally between and secured to both of said frame structures. The rug rack is free-standing, and does not need to be secured to any other supporting structure. A plurality of rug supporting members are pivotally secured to said intermediate frame structure for holding respective rugs in depending position, each being freely pivotable into a viewing position. The pair of frame structures further includes outboard supports for holding a plurality of rolled rugs in axially upright position. A canopy surrounds the upper portion of the rug rack, and has lights mounted interiorly thereof to illuminate rugs supported by said rug rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Inventor: Jesse S. Capel
  • Patent number: 5449073
    Abstract: A jewelry chain organizer/display assembly having a primary support base assembly with an article support and display assembly connected thereto. The article support and display assembly includes a vertical support rod member having a plurality of pivotal horizontal display assemblies connected thereto to pivot about a vertical axis. The primary support base assembly is operable to be supported on a horizontal surface or to be mounted by wall support connectors to a vertical support wall. Each pivotal horizontal display assembly includes a hanger support hub member mounted about the vertical support rod member and having an article hanger rod member connected to respective ones of the hanger support hub members. Each article hanger rod member is movable about a vertical axis and having separate groove portions thereon to respectively receive and support a jewelry item thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Inventor: Calvin J. DeBeverly
  • Patent number: 5344028
    Abstract: A storage apparatus particularly for compact discs arranged in hinge boxes includes clip means having a U-shaped bracket. There are at least two legs spaced to correspond to the depth of the box. The brackets include a hole with a ring extension for receiving a rod insertable to hold the clip means and thereby stack the CDs on the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventor: Boris Angele
  • Patent number: 5284255
    Abstract: A power column is a hollow post having six vertical walls and is mounted between horizontal arms pivoted to the floor and ceiling, respectively. The pivotal axis for the arms passes through the head end of a hospital bed, enabling the power column to swing from one side of the bed to the other. The electrical outlets are on two walls separated by a front wall so that one or the other of the walls is easily accessible whether the power column is on either side of the bed. Lateral horizontal rails are pivotably mounted on either side of the column. The height of the rails is adjustable. The rails contain one or more gas outlets which are laterally adjustable on the rail and can carry other accessories that are laterally adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Company, Inc.
    Inventors: L. Dale Foster, Timothy A. Kappers
  • Patent number: 5236095
    Abstract: A rack assembly including a plurality of vertical tubes anchored adjacent to a sidewall. A plurality of arm assemblies are affixed to the vertical tubes and are vertically and pivotally adjustable. The arm assemblies collectively serve as support members for various objects. Some embodiments permit adjustment of the arm assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Inventor: Allen J. Krizka