Of Pipes Or Bars And Connectors Patents (Class 211/182)
  • Patent number: 9978295
    Abstract: A gateway display fixture includes first and second side display unit and a transom display unit. The first side display unit includes a first primary frame including two threaded cavities along a top surface thereof. The second side display unit is spaced from the first side display unit. The transom display is unit selectively coupled with and extends across each of the first display unit and the second side display unit to form a pathway under the transom display unit. The transom display unit includes a bottom segment having a first pair of coupling apertures near a first end of the bottom segment. The display fixture is adjustable between a first configuration, where the first side display unit extends substantially in line with the transom display unit, and in the second configuration, where the first side display unit is rotated out of line with the transom display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott E. Denby, Jeremy A. Clark
  • Patent number: 9951914
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a first elongate channel configured for mounting to a structure, a second elongate channel configured for being temporarily coupled to the first elongate channel and forming a substantially enclosed elongate space between the first and second elongate channels. A plurality of led lights, each having a translucent watertight housing, at least one led and a integrated circuit within the translucent housing, are coupled to the second elongate channel with each of the translucent watertight housings exposed through the second elongate channel. A controller is electrically connected to a plurality of segments of wire to communicate with each of the plurality of integrated circuits and has a plurality of programmable functions, each function providing at least one of a desired light color for each of the plurality of led lights, duration of illumination and timing of illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: SYSTEM LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Tye T. Farnsworth
  • Patent number: 9947302
    Abstract: A pedalboard support for electric instruments includes at least two end pieces, and at least two parallel longitudinal sections, each of which has a top surface to support pedals and at least two lower grooves forming open channels to receive attachment means. The at least two parallel longitudinal sections include at least a longitudinal groove on the top surface forming a channel which is open to the exterior. Each of the at least two end pieces joins the at least two parallel longitudinal sections together at respective ends through attachments placed in the open channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: LLEVINAC, S.L.
    Inventors: Jordi Canivell Grifols, David Mañosa Ripoll, Eulalia Llovet Vidal
  • Patent number: 9945138
    Abstract: Disclosed is a safety barrier system for use at construction sites. An inventive, simple to use, reusable, efficient to assemble and disassemble safety guard rail system for use in construction of multistory structures, primarily multistory apartment complexes is described. The inventive system allows for common 2?×4? or 2?×6? wooden posts to be used for a railing system. The system includes a single reversible centerline safety rail, or guard rail post having apertures on its central region, and keyholes along the folded edges thereof. The post may be installed on any horizontal or vertical surface that is usually above the ground. In operation, the guard rail post is mounted on a flat surface, such that a keyhole engages with a fastener attached to the flat surface. Guard rails are received in the apertures formed on the support plate to create a safety rail arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Inventor: Michael P. Cahoon
  • Patent number: 9926945
    Abstract: The stand may be manually assembled without requiring tools. Two-points of contact are made between a horizontal support bar and respective upper and lower vertical posts in order to help resist vibration of the stand and the fan. Side clips are used to hold the fan. The side clips are slideable along a longitudinal length of the upper vertical posts. The side clips selectively grip the upper vertical posts at positions along a longitudinal length of the posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Inventor: Joseph A. McDonnell
  • Patent number: 9913531
    Abstract: A collapsible table has first and second tabletop portions. A pair of first side rails is attached to the first tabletop portion, and a pair of second side rails is attached to the second tabletop portion. First and second leg assemblies are pivotally connected between the first and second side rails. A pair of hinges rotatably connect the first side rails to the second side rails along a hinge axis. A serpentine central support tube includes one or more first tubular portions disposed to one side of the hinge axis toward the first tabletop portion, and one or more second tubular portions disposed to an opposing side of the hinge axis toward the second tabletop portion. The one or more first tubular portions support the first tabletop portion at its inner edge, and the one or more second tubular portions support the second tabletop portion at its inner edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Zhuhai Schichang Metals Ltd.
    Inventor: Che-Jen Wang
  • Patent number: 9894989
    Abstract: A portable organizer system, comprising a base, a column coupled to the base, a plurality of receivers coupled to the column, wherein each receiver in the plurality of receivers includes a back element adapted to couple to the column and having a lower edge, and an angled planar element sharing the lower edge of the back element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Inventor: Teri Kramer
  • Patent number: 9882365
    Abstract: A cradle clamp bracket assembly that secures cables to rungs of a ladder rack. The cradle clamp bracket assembly includes an elongated bracket having a first portion and a raised second portion. The first portion includes a slot located along the center of the first portion. The raised second portion includes a downwardly extending flange and at least one gusset to strengthen the bracket. The cradle clamp bracket assembly also includes a retainer that is received in the slot to engage the rung of the ladder rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Sylvester, Rodney G. Rouleau, Raymond M. Hill, Andrew Crouse
  • Patent number: 9845117
    Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus, system and method for adjustable support of an extension of a vehicle cargo bed. The apparatus provides a range of horizontal, vertical, diagonal and angular adjustment of a vehicle cargo bed extension deck so as to accommodate a wide variety of differently designed and dimensioned vehicles and provides other features promoting reliability and safety while minimizing unwanted vibration during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Inventor: Barry Whiteford
  • Patent number: 9818634
    Abstract: A storage rack including a plurality of storage sections further includes a plurality of columns with one column provided at each end along the right and left direction and a column provided at a position between two mutually adjacent storage sections, a transverse beam member extending along the right and left direction, and a support portion for supporting a stored object. Each column includes a pair of divided column members which are spaced apart from each other. The transverse beam member fixed at a location between a pair of divided column members. The support portion is supported by two mutually adjacent columns in a cantilever manner such that the support portion is in contact with the transverse beam member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Daifuku Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazuya Omori
  • Patent number: 9736960
    Abstract: A framework for an electronic or network cabinet, having a first profile frame and a second profile frame, as well as four depth struts. Each depth strut is directly or indirectly connected at corresponding points to the vertical profile frames. Furthermore, the depth struts are dimensioned so that they can absorb and compensate tilting forces of the vertical profile frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Knuerr GmbH
    Inventors: Max Roehrl, Werner Spateneder
  • Patent number: 9697755
    Abstract: The invention discloses a freely combinable tension fabric popup display, the tension fabric popup display includes an exhibit grid frame, and aluminum grooved straight rods. The eight sides on the two planes of the exhibit grid frame are connected to the aluminum grooved straight rods. A popup display with a preset size and shape is provided by combining a plurality of tension fabric popup displays as needed. The aluminum grooved straight rods for the adjacent tension fabric popup displays are locked by a plurality of fasteners. The display before or after the combination is formed by inserting the silicon strips at the edges of the display into the grooves of grooved straight rods. The tension fabric popup displays of the invention can be combined freely to form various shapes, which are seamlessly attached by the fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Hangzhou Bannermate Exhibition System Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hankai Zhang
  • Patent number: 9683589
    Abstract: A shelf display that is easily attached to a store merchandising fixture in a retail or wholesale environment is disclosed. It extends away from the merchandising fixture to increase visibility. The shelf display includes separate pieces that can be snapped together without the use of tools and provide flexibility in positioning the shelf display. A frame is mounted into a clip that slides along one edge of the frame. The clip is part of a ball joint so that the frame can be rotated or tilted. The ball joint attaches to an arm with breakaway lines so the length of the arm can be adjusted. The display may be formed in multiple sizes and shapes, and is oriented so that both sides of the shelf display can be used for graphic statements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: One Source Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Allen Ports, Jason Rockford Wheaton
  • Patent number: 9661921
    Abstract: A frame of a shelving apparatus includes a plurality of vertical posts, a plurality of cross members, and a plurality of shelf supporting beams. Each vertical post has an inner attachment surface, a side surface, and a plurality of attachment slots formed at the inner attachment surface. Each shelf supporting beam includes a beam member and two post lockers provided at two ends of the beam member respectively. Each post locker includes an extension wall biasing against the side surface, a locker wall biasing against the inner attachment surface, and a locking element provided at the locker wall to to selectively engage with one of the attachment slots so as to detachably couple the shelf supporting beam between the vertical posts at a position that the beam member is extended between the side surfaces of the vertical posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventor: Frank Tsai
  • Patent number: 9585469
    Abstract: A combination multi-level rack includes two side racks, at least an object holding member, and a fastener. Two sides of each of the side racks are provided with a longitudinal part, respectively, and a transverse part combined with the longitudinal parts. Four corners of the holding member are provided with a combining member, respectively. Each of the combining members has an engaging groove and a combining part disposed on a lateral side of the engaging groove, and the engaging groove engages the transverse part. The fastener removably engages the combining part with the longitudinal part. Therefore, the object holding member is stably combined to the two side racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventor: Steve Huang
  • Patent number: 9561985
    Abstract: Manufacture of ceramic honeycomb fired body. Green molded body is placed on a firing base and fired. The firing base and green molded body are each a column containing a ceramic raw material and having a partition wall forming a plurality of flow paths, and patterns of end surfaces of the two partition walls are the same as each other as seen from an extending direction of the flow paths. The green molded body is placed on the firing base displaced in a horizontal direction by a predetermined distance, or rotated around a vertical axis V of the green molded body by a predetermined angle ?, so that only a part of the lower side end surface of the partition wall of the green molded body is in contact with the upper side end surface of the partition wall of the firing base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventor: Kousuke Uoe
  • Patent number: 9554645
    Abstract: A bracket is for use in a modular construction system, wherein plates are mechanically connected in a releasable manner to form a structure. The plates comprise at least one hole in a part thereof, wherein the hole is configured for being coupled to the bracket. The bracket comprises at least two foot portions for being coupled to respective plates. Each foot portion comprises a gripper element for being inserted into the hole of the plate and a linking member connecting the at least two foot portions and establishing a predefined fixed distance and a predefined fixed relative orientation between said foot portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: OPE AS
    Inventor: Lars Urheim
  • Patent number: 9545150
    Abstract: A double-wide, drive in storage rack assembly for supporting loads on pallets including horizontal truss beams and stiffener panels at load-supporting levels constructed to increase the rigidity of the rack and/or minimize the amount of steel used in the rack. In some examples, the storage rack assembly includes mill-building bracing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Steel King Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Arlin Dennis Keck
  • Patent number: 9496689
    Abstract: A frame profile for a switchgear cabinet rack has two profile sides perpendicular to one another forming outer sides of the rack, and being in the form of a hollow-profile section. The profile sides transition into one another via transition sections that are perpendicular thereto and a connecting web without formation of an outer edge. The profile sides are adjoined, facing away from the transition sections, by first profile sections which are respectively perpendicular and parallel to the associated profile sides. At least the perpendicular or the parallel first profile sections have a row of fastening receptacles. The perpendicular first profile sections are adjoined by two profile sections which transition into an at least partially rounded contour section, the second profile sections each form with the contour section an undercut of the contour section on the outer side of the profile, and the frame profile encloses a coherent hollow chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Siegfried Boehme
  • Patent number: 9420883
    Abstract: A composite shelf includes a plurality of connecting units, a plurality of supporting units mounted between the connecting units, and a plurality of upright posts connected with the connecting units. Each of the connecting units includes a connector provided with a plurality of slots to allow insertion of the supporting units. The connector of each of the connecting units is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves. Each of the connecting units further includes a plurality of positioning bars mounted in the positioning grooves of the connector and two positioning sleeves mounted on the connector and abutting the positioning bars. Thus, the supporting units are positioned by the positioning bars and locked by the positioning sleeves so that the supporting units are locked by and will not be detached from the connecting units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Lai
  • Patent number: 9389030
    Abstract: A splash grid is provided for installation in a rain zone of liquid gas contacting industrial equipment. The splash grid has a supporting frame assembly and multiple generally parallel elongate elements supported by the frame assembly. The elongate elements each has a transverse dimension, in plan view, not exceeding 3 mm, and a spacing in plan view not exceeding 10 mm. The elongate elements may be of a molded plastic material that is optionally integral with a surround that forms, or is attached to, the supporting frame assembly. Alternatively, the elongate elements may be separately manufactured flexible filament or cord supported by a surround that forms or is attached to the supporting frame assembly. The elongate elements may be staggered in the vertical direction and gaps may be provided for larger objects to pass through the splash grid. A liquid cooling installation having a rain zone fitted with a splash grid is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Hanno Carl Rudolf Reuter, Detlev Gustav Kröger
  • Patent number: 9215938
    Abstract: A product display system includes a plurality of brackets, a plurality of shelves, and a plurality of products. Each bracket is configured to mechanically engage a support structure. Each shelf is mechanically engaged with at least one bracket. The shelves form a first row, a second row, a third row, a first column, a second column, and a third column. The first row is adjacent the second row, and the second row is adjacent the third row. The first column is adjacent the second column, and the second column is adjacent the third column. Each product is supported by one of the shelves. The shelves are arranged such that the distance between the shelves in the first column and the third column is smaller than the width of the product supported by the shelves in the second column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Display Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Neumann, Eleanor Lovinsky, David Piazza, Anthony Camello
  • Patent number: 9097008
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a screen base capable of allowing at least one base to be rotatably coupled to a vertical bar which extends to a lower end of a screen, and of adjusting an installation angle of the base. The screen base, which is coupled to the vertical bar extending to the lower end of the screen and supports the screen, includes a base including a body which has a hollow shape and is rotatably coupled to the vertical bar, and an extension portion which is formed to extend outward of the vertical bar from the body; and a fixing unit to fix the body with respect to the vertical bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Fursys, Inc.
    Inventors: Su Ik Jung, Young Tak Lee
  • Publication number: 20150136714
    Abstract: A storage system for mounting equipment includes a plurality of vertical structural side members positioned at corners of the storage system. A plurality of horizontal structural members are coupled to the plurality of vertical structural side members. Specifically, each of the horizontal structural members has a plurality of corners, and each corner of each horizontal structural member is coupled to one of the vertical structural side members. Each vertical structural side member is an extrusion having a length selected to accommodate a desired height in a facility in which the storage system is installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Ultraframe Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Barrett W. Franklin
  • Publication number: 20150129527
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a frame structure of solar cell module, which adopts extruded aluminum as the frame member of solar cell module. At the junctions of the length, width, and height edges, connecting members using the three-axis joining and tenoning technology are used as fixing members. The tenon parts in both horizontal directions of the three-axis connecting member are first inserted into and joined with the mortises of the length-edge bar and the width-edge bar of extruded aluminum. Then the mortises in the height-edge bar are joined with the tenon parts of the connecting member in the vertical direction and thus completing assembling of the frame of solar cell module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL - INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: ZUN-HAO SHIH, HWEN-FEN HONG, YUEH-MU LEE
  • Publication number: 20150129528
    Abstract: The collapsible display of the present disclosure and related inventions includes a plurality of pre-assembled parts which can be configured, without the use of tools, to form a reusable, merchandising display fixture. The display is quickly and easily constructed and quickly and easily deconstructed and stored. The entire display, with merchandise thereon, may be placed upon or integral with a standard shipping pallet for maximum mobility around the retail floor space. The collapsible display provides an inexpensive, collapsible, reusable display requiring minimum storage space when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Emory Brozak
  • Patent number: 9015955
    Abstract: The present document describes a container for storing and drying garments or sport equipment, the container comprising an external envelope comprising a resistant material; and a ventilation structure through which air can be blown for drying the garments or sports equipment, the ventilation structure supporting the external envelope, the ventilation structure comprising hanging elements for hanging the garments or sports equipment thereon, the ventilation structure capable of adopting a retracted position and an extended position in which the ventilation structure occupies more space than in the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventors: Jean-François Vezina, Pierrot Lebel
  • Publication number: 20150102002
    Abstract: A modular wire grid rack system is provided that includes a pair of storage racks, each storage rack having a plurality of intersecting wire rods, and a plurality of posts connected to the storage racks and separating the storage racks. An intermediate storage assembly is locatable between the pair of storage racks and includes a retaining element configured to be seated on one of the posts and a shelf arm, in the installed disposition of the intermediate storage assembly, a load imposed on the shelf arm by a supported object urges the angular ends of the channel engaging protrusion of the retaining element to move toward one another, thereby reinforcing the strength and stability of the seating of the retaining element on the respective post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2012
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Scott D. Maurer
  • Publication number: 20150099236
    Abstract: A refractory article having a support structure including a first plurality of posts coupled by a first member; and a second plurality of posts substantially parallel with the first plurality of posts, the second plurality of posts coupled by a second member, wherein the support structure has a height, H, and wherein the first and second members are positioned between 0.3H and 0.7H. In another aspect, the support structure has a height to width ratio of at least 1.5, a stiffness factor of no greater than 100 mm, and a solid to open volume ratio of no greater than 5%. In another aspect, the support structure has a weight of no greater than 1200 kg, a stiffness factor of no greater than 100 mm, and a solid to open volume ratio of no greater than 5%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Evgeniy E. Esjunin, Hubert MÜLLER
  • Publication number: 20150090682
    Abstract: A cover for the base of a shelving system includes a first end and an opposing second end, a generally flat base wall formed at the second end, a first sidewall and an opposing second sidewall, a third sidewall and an opposing fourth sidewall, an internal cavity formed by the base wall and the four sidewalls, and a support wall positioned in the internal cavity. The first and second sidewalls extend generally parallel to each other and upwardly from the base wall at a predetermined acute angle with respect to the base wall. The third and fourth sidewalls extend generally parallel to each other and generally perpendicularly upwardly from the base wall. The support wall includes at least one angled support which extends upwardly from the base wall toward the first end at the same predetermined acute angle as the first and second sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: ZENITH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: David L. WALKER, Alex MIKITA
  • Publication number: 20150083683
    Abstract: Modular furniture pieces and, more specifically, a system of modular furniture pieces. The modular furniture pieces system comprises a plurality of unitary blocks joined by means of at least one bar. The plurality of blocks which are conjoined and immediate to one another, joined by an equal number of bars, form a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Eduardo De Leon Vazquez
  • Publication number: 20150076088
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a solar array column cap that includes a body having an opening extending along a center axis from a bottom to a top, the opening configured to receive the vertical column such that the body surrounds the vertical column. The solar array column cap further includes an upper support surface configured to receive a horizontal beam, the upper support surface being located in a plane that is visibly non-perpendicular with the center axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: MICHAEL ZURITIS
  • Publication number: 20150062728
    Abstract: A solar trough frame for holding solar mirrors includes a plurality of chords. The frame includes a plurality of extruded profiles, including chords, chord sleeves, struts, strut end pieces and mirror support pieces, each chord sleeve having at least one chord sleeve fin, each chord sleeve positioned about one of the chords. The frame includes a plurality of struts, at least one of the struts having a strut end piece having at least one strut fin that connects with a chord sleeve fin to connect the plurality of chords. The frame includes a platform supported by the chords and struts on which the solar mirrors are disposed. A chord sleeve for connecting a chord of a solar frame which supports solar mirrors to a strut end piece extending from a strut of the solar frame. A strut end piece for connecting the strut of a solar frame which supports solar mirrors to a chord sleeve of the solar frame. A method for linking a strut of a solar frame which supports solar mirrors to a chord of the solar frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Werner Extrusion Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Craig Roy Werner, Kurt James Werner, John Funai
  • Patent number: 8944258
    Abstract: An improved bicycle parking structure is disclosed, including a parking base having a third tubular shaft and a pair of second tubular shafts, a pair of tubular shaft jackets; featuring a first tubular shaft having a tubular space adapted for extensible and collapsible movement of a second tubular shaft, a tubular shaft jacket disposed underneath a tubular shaft opening of the first tubular shaft, wherein outer diameter of an end of the jacket is slightly larger than outer diameter of first tubular shaft, outer diameter of a connector of another end occurs to match inner diameter of tubular shaft opening. Said connector is coupled to the inner wall of the tubular shaft opening, so the second tubular shaft can be locked into an expanded portion of an end of the second tubular shaft when inserted into tubular shaft opening, to therefore effectively reduce second tubular shaft length for space conservation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Fu-Sheng Chiu
  • Publication number: 20150027970
    Abstract: A node for connecting together at least a first support element, a second support element and a third support element of a support frame such as a solar frame which supports solar reflectors. A method for connecting together at least a first support element, a second support element and a third support element of a solar frame which supports solar reflectors. A system for supporting solar reflectors includes a first support frame upon which the solar reflectors are disposed. A method for forming a support frame for solar reflectors. A system for constructing a support frame from parts, including chords, for solar reflectors. A method for constructing a support frame for solar reflectors. A support frame for solar reflectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Werner Extrusion Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Craig Roy Werner, John Funai
  • Publication number: 20150027969
    Abstract: A release latch apparatus can include a locking mechanism coupled to a first position of a rocker and a spring mechanism coupled to a second position of the rocker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Bold, Kevin D. Conn, Keith A. Sauer, Minh H. Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20150021285
    Abstract: A supporting framework, comprising a plurality of nodes and one framework component, the framework component, selected from a group, consisting of one diagonal brace, one panel and combinations thereof, one of the nodes, comprising one connector and one bar, each of the connectors comprising a plurality of mating bores, and each of the bars, comprising a first end and a second end, wherein one of the nodes further comprises one holder, comprising a plurality of supporting faces and the corresponding connector, comprising one holder mating bore, and a first end of the holder and a second end, the holder and the bars are located on the supporting faces of the holder, and are in contact with and enclose the proximal portion of a plurality of bars for stabilizing the first end and transferring the load of the framework components to the bars as well as to the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Devrim PACACI
  • Patent number: 8936166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible garment rail assembly that can be stacked with similar garment rail assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: The Garment Rail Company Limited
    Inventor: Thomas Stephen Hornsby
  • Publication number: 20150014263
    Abstract: A rack assembly has two support frames, each support frame having at least one connecting member comprising a short tube welded on the support frame and an insertion tube inserted in the short tube. At least one shelf is positioned between the two support frames, each end of each shelf having at least one hook that is received in a corresponding short tube to detachably connect the shelf with the support frame. The shelves can be conveniently attached and detached from the support frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicants: SUNNY & LIVING HOME DEKANGXING HOUSEWARE CO., LTD., SEVILLE CLASSICS, INC.
    Inventor: Zhiqiang Lo
  • Publication number: 20140374369
    Abstract: An assembly for the frame of a switchboard is disclosed, which can include a hollow member which extends lengthwise along a reference axis and which has at least one slot. The assembly can include at least one connecting element for connecting the assembly to a corresponding corner joint element of the frame, and the connecting element can include an insulating body and a fixing metal plate which is associated to a carrying part of the insulating body. The carrying part can be at least partially inserted transversally with respect to the reference axis into the hollow member through the slot, so as to arrange at least a portion of the associated fixing metal plate into the hollow member transversally with respect to the reference axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: ABB S.p.A.
    Inventors: Simone Angelo PROSERPIO, Massimo FRATTARUOLO
  • Publication number: 20140339186
    Abstract: There is provided a device (50) for locking to a DIN rail (10). The device comprises a shaft (20) defining an axis of rotation, and first and second rail-engaging members (30a, 30b) connected to the shaft. The rail-engaging members are each shaped to engage a DIN rail in a respective engaging position. The shaft is rotatable about the axis of rotation and thereby arranged to urge each rail-engaging member into its respective engaging position with a DIN rail positioned between the first and second rail-engaging members. The invention provides for a means of locking a device to a DIN rail. Once locked to the DIN rail, an electrical component such as a circuit breaker or the like may be mounted or coupled to the device. The locking device may provide for rapid removal/attachment to the DIN rail. Equipment may either be mounted directly to the locking device or indirectly by mounting the component or electrical equipment to a platform or other support that is itself attached to the locking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Control Techniques Limited
    Inventor: Charles Anthony Cachia
  • Patent number: 8881918
    Abstract: A horseshoe game caddy for removably retaining horseshoes and stakes for playing a horseshoe game. The caddy includes a plurality of horseshoe racks supported by posts in vertically spaced relation. Each of the horseshoe racks are adapted to removably support at least one of the plurality of horseshoes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Eastpoint Sports Ltd., LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Nally, Adam B. Abramson, James P. Burns
  • Publication number: 20140305896
    Abstract: In a panel support array constituted by lower support joists and upper panel rails in a two-tier, two-dimensional arrangement, the array is aligned through the use of V-shaped locking rails extending through apertures in adjacent upper panel rails. The V-shaped locking rails are configured so as to lock at each of the upper panel rails through which the V-rail passes. As a result, the overall support array remains aligned in the proper position despite environmental variations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Northern States Metals Company
    Inventors: Michael G. Greenamyer, Greg Huzyak
  • Publication number: 20140305895
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a latch or connector assembly that is adapted to attach a track to a rail along a platform of a merchandising shelf assembly. The connector assembly includes an adapter having a first end and an opposite second end such that the first end is adapted to be attached to the track and the second end is configured to be selectively attached to the rail. The adapter includes a first arm and a second arm, the first arm is spaced from a second arm such that the first arm can be resiliently biased relative to the second arm. An attachment member extends from the first arm and is configured to selectively connect to the rail. A press surface is configured to be pressed by a user to bias the first arm relative to the second arm to selectively connect the attachment member to the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane Obitts, Gerald Matthew Szpak
  • Publication number: 20140299562
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a holding device for a bracket in a storage system. The holding device has a connecting part and a holding part, the connecting part being elongated and bent, along a line in the elongated direction to form, in cross-section, a U-shape with a first and a second leg. The first leg is intended to be inserted into a bracket and second leg being connected to the holding part having a holding feature, such as hooks, a box, or a basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: ELFA INTERNATIONAL AB
    Inventor: Peter Nilsson
  • Patent number: 8851308
    Abstract: In various embodiments a frame system for a surgical system may include a plurality of rod structures cross connected through one or more structural members. In some embodiments, the rod structures may each include at least one rod with an interface joint molded over the at least one rod. One or more of the interface joints may include a receiving hole for receiving a structural member to couple at least two of the plurality of rod structures together. One or more surgical components (such as a surgical console) may be received into the frame system. Other components may also be received into the frame system (e.g., an aesthetic skin). The rod structures may also include cross face structural members that are secured to portions of the rod structures through being molded to the rod structures through the interface joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: John L. Raybuck, Long Q. Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20140263130
    Abstract: Modular furniture is provided. The modular furniture includes joint and furniture components which allow the furniture to be assembled without tools and which provide increased stability and strength to the furniture. The modular furniture also provides increased attractiveness and user customization while using a limited number of different components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Clark Evan Davis
  • Publication number: 20140263129
    Abstract: A rack assembly includes at least four columns, a top frame module and a bottom frame module. The at least four columns are connected between the top and bottom frame modules. The rack assembly can be easily disassembled for reducing the room required in transportation, and the rack assembly can be easily assembled in offices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Ching-Chao Tseng
  • Publication number: 20140268514
    Abstract: A rack securing system includes a rack having a plurality of posts that are oriented to house a plurality of device chassis. Each of the plurality of posts includes a plurality of post apertures that are operable to receive a fastener to couple an edge of a device chassis to the rack. A first securing member includes that includes a plurality of first securing member apertures is operable to be oriented adjacent a first post such that the plurality of first securing member apertures align with respective post apertures on the first post and the first securing member extends over at least one fastener that is coupling an edge of a device chassis to the rack. At least two locking devices are operable to extend through respective aligned first securing member apertures and post apertures to secure the first securing member to the first post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Victor B. Teeter
  • Patent number: 8833711
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for mounting a rack to a floor includes a bracket. The bracket includes a rack-mounting surface having at least one pair of rack-mounting openings for mounting the bracket to the rack, and a floor-mounting surface extending from the rack-mounting surface. The floor-mounting surface has at least three pairs of floor-mounting openings for mounting the bracket to the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Robert L. Fritz