Vertically Adjustable Patents (Class 211/187)
  • Patent number: 8910805
    Abstract: A shelving system including brackets and shelves suspended by flexible or rigid straps from various types of shelving. The shelving system includes two frames that may include wire for forming ends of the shelving system. Each frame includes a shelf supporting element including first and second shelf rod receiving elements. A shelf is provided that includes first and second spaced rods. The rod receiving elements are configured to receive and support the rods. In another embodiment, a shelving system includes at least two brackets that are configured to engage a fixed shelf, and at least one rigid strap depending from each bracket. Two frames are each associated with and releaseably attached to one of the rigid straps and include a shelf supporting element including a shelf retaining portion. A shelf is supported by the shelf supporting element and is retained in place with the shelf retaining portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Gregory, Robert John Warner, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8905248
    Abstract: The wall mounted bracket support system includes a set of wall-based mounting brackets that are secured to a linear wall surface, and which enable an inner support assembly to attach, and hang there from. The inner support assembly is configured to secure and support an object thereon, and is able to attach to a swiveling tailgate support assembly or simply hang adjacent the linear wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Bruce Wolski
  • Patent number: 8905247
    Abstract: There is disclosed a versatile storage and shelving system. A plurality of specialized, sturdy, lightweight, integrally molded main panels (10) are provided, which may be hanged upon a hanger track (16) mounted upon a vertical wall (15). The main panels (10) are shaped to define shelf ledges (26) therein upon which shelves (18, 20) may be easily but securely placed. Defined in the fronts of the panels (10) are one or more wardrobe hooks (22) into which wardrobe rods (14, 14?) may be placed. Special hook bodies (53, 120) for the wardrobe rods (14, 14?) and flange elements (44, 47) for the panel wardrobe hooks (22) promote secure engagement of the wardrobe rods (14, 14?) with respective pairs of panels (10). A wardrobe rod (14?) is telescopically adjustable, and special hook body (120) adds versatility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventors: Constance Artigues, Eric E. Scott, Dan E. Jensen
  • Patent number: 8887647
    Abstract: A compression lock on a connector for a shelving post has upper and lower, mating collar parts having distal ends encircling more than 180 degrees of the post but separated by a gap through which the post can pass. Each distal end has an axially extending projection with a rounded end and a recess adjoining the projection. The projections of one collar part mate with the recesses of the other collar part to interlock the collar parts around a compression sleeve and form a frusto-conical inner surface that wedges the a mating sleeve against the post to affix a shelf attached to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Patent number: 8881452
    Abstract: A device for a tomato plant having tomatoes and a vine and replaceably supporting from four orthogonal directions and from varying heights relocation of the tomatoes of the tomato plant from lower elevations to higher elevations as the tomato plant grows. The device includes uprights, cross members, and supports. The uprights are held together by the cross members. The supports are operatively and replaceably connected to the uprights, and replaceably support from the four orthogonal directions and from the varying heights the relocation of the tomatoes of the tomato plant from the lower elevations to the higher elevations as the tomato plant grows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas W. Pacholyk, Jill M. Pacholyk
  • Patent number: 8875910
    Abstract: An assembly kit for building a rack includes a plurality of longitudinal members to be arranged vertically, a plurality of cross members to be arranged horizontally, a plurality of node elements that connect the longitudinal members and cross members to each other, and a plurality of rails that accommodate rack bottoms, drawers, and the like. The longitudinal members are provided with holes used to hook in the rails on first lateral surfaces of the longitudinal members facing each other, wherein the holes are T-shaped and include breakouts adjacent to the first lateral surfaces. The rails are longer than the open distance of a front longitudinal member from a rear longitudinal member by the depth of the breakouts and are provided with U-shaped folded edges. The width of the vertically extending section of the T-shaped hole corresponds to the length of the free leg of the U-shaped folded edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Muhlack Kiel GmbH
    Inventors: Patrick Wurr, Kay Muhlack
  • Patent number: 8864407
    Abstract: A furniture interconnection system for reversibly joining a board element and an upright element perpendicular to each other in a furniture frame. The joint is formed by a tenon and a mortise, the tenon having a novel irregular hexagon shape, the mortise having a novel irregular quadrilateral shape. The tenon is inserted into the mortise and pivoted in stages on a pair of angles of the hexagon, to form a stable joint without fasteners such as glue, screws, and other similar fasteners. As the tenon pivots inside the mortise, pairs of complementary and supplementary angles interact within the furniture interconnection system to position the tenon to form the stable joint without additional fasteners, allowing the furniture frame to be easily dismantled for moving or reconfiguration without damaging the frame, but forming the reversible joint that is sufficiently sturdy to support the load it was designed to bear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventor: Petter Sorum
  • Patent number: 8851300
    Abstract: A roll-out shelving storage rack system includes a frame coupled with a shelf member. The shelf member includes a base support, a shelf support tray, a shelf, and a driver. The base support mounts to the frame, and the shelf support tray engages the base support and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The shelf engages the shelf support tray and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The driver is coupled to the base support and the shelf. Activation of the driver moves the shelf from its retracted position to its extended position. Further, when the shelf reaches its fully extended position, the shelf support tray moves from its retracted position to its extended position. The extension of the shelf support tray substantially and completely extends the shelf outside of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Dykstra
  • Patent number: 8833572
    Abstract: A shelf upright extension kit with an elongated bottom extension rail with a transversely extending keyway and first and second extension panels. The extension panels each define a plane having first and second major surfaces, a pair of opposed ends and a pair of opposed edges. Each extension panel is fitted with a key configured and arranged for cooperatively engaging the keyway in the extension rail. The key extends within the plane of the extension panel proximate and parallel with a same edge. Included in the extension panel is a notch in a corner opposed to the key within the plane of the extension panel to allow the top end to fit flush with a bottom end of a side panel and the rear edge of the extension panel to fit flush with a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Real Closet, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Lee Billman
  • Patent number: 8813980
    Abstract: A twin beam shelf including a wood grain support structure defining a first major surface, a second major surface and longitudinally spaced front and rear edges with a rabbet extending along the front and rear edges. The front and rear wood grain beams are configured and arranged for cooperatively engaging the front and rear edges of the support structure to form a flush adhesive joint. The front and rear wood grain beams either extend laterally beyond the second major surface of the support structure or are flush with both surfaces of the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Real Closet, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Lee Billman
  • Patent number: 8793876
    Abstract: A method of assembling a portable support structure is disclosed. The method includes positioning a first platform member, then securing a first support member to the first platform member, and then securing a second platform member to the first platform member to form a continuous platform surface. The method includes positioning a plurality of platform members to form a first continuous platform surface, then securing a support member to at least one of the plurality of platform members. The method includes forming a continuous surface from a plurality of platform members, the plurality of platform members including one or more female connectors, aligning one or more male connectors with the one or more female connectors, and engaging the one or more male connectors with the one or more female connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Davis, James Fairorth, Michael Tait
  • Patent number: 8777022
    Abstract: There is disclosed a simple and versatile storage and shelving system. A plurality of specialized, sturdy, lightweight, integrally molded main panels (10) are provided, which may be hanged upon a hanger track (16) mounted upon a vertical wall (15). The main panels (10) are specially shaped to define shelf ledges (26) therein upon which shelves (18, 20) may be easily but securely placed. There are defined in the fronts of the panels (10) one or more wardrobe hooks (22) into which wardrobe rods (14) may be placed. Special hook bodies (53) for the wardrobe rods (14) and flange elements (44, 47) for the panel wardrobe hooks (22) promote secure engagement of the wardrobe rods (14) with respective pairs of panels (10) to promote the stability and security of a completely installed system. Auxiliary panels (80) may be removably connected to the bottoms of main panels (10) to increase versatility of a given system by permitting the additional of more shelves (18, 20) or drawers (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventors: Constance Artigues, Dan E. Jensen, Eric E. Scott
  • Patent number: 8776414
    Abstract: A media display assembly comprises a support and a sign holder. The support defines a substantially vertical section, a substantially horizontal section, and a bent transition section extending between the substantially vertical section and the substantially horizontal section. The support is formed in a substantially L-shape. The sign holder includes a first panel and a second panel sized substantially identically to the first panel. The first panel and the second panel are coupled to one another along a closed edge of the sign holder and define a slot therebetween them for receiving a sign. The second panel of the sign holder is coupled to the substantially vertical section of the support on a side of the substantially vertical section opposite the substantially horizontal section. The second panel of the sign holder extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the substantially horizontal section of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Amy M. Bacskai, Robert G. Logan, David Cheney
  • Patent number: 8777024
    Abstract: An array of storage receivers such as bins of various sizes supported by a transportable stand to which the receivers may be removably attached. The stand may have a handle for carrying, and wheels for movably supporting the stand and the array of storage receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: Teri Kramer
  • Patent number: 8764031
    Abstract: A cabinet having a deep shelf with limited access is described and includes at least two opposite sides carrying track means to permit easy adjustment of the shelf between two or more levels by a single person maneuvering only the one accessible end of the shelf. The cabinet can be mounted on wheels to form a cart. One or more such adjustable shelves can be provided. The shelves may be positioned just above the bottom of the cart to provide a maximum depth cart for use, in intermediate positions for use with smaller objects and/or at the very top and/or side of the cart and locked in position to provide a secured interior for the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Cannon Equipment Company
    Inventors: Clemance Bernard Finstad, III, Merle Arvid Larson, Michael Piontek
  • Publication number: 20140116972
    Abstract: A shelf apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention includes first and second upstanding posts each having a plurality of horizontally-extending grooves in an external surface thereof, the grooves spaced vertically from one another. First and second shelf support clamps are supported by the first and second posts, respectively. The clamps each have a clamp body received only partially about its corresponding post, and the clamps each include a horizontally-extending protuberance such as a rib received in one of the grooves of its respective post. The apparatus further includes first and second shelf brackets supported by the first and second clamps, respectively, and a shelf supported by the first and second shelf brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: Kirk J. Botkin
  • Patent number: 8701901
    Abstract: A shelving system including brackets and shelves suspended by straps from various types of shelving. One bracket for hanging shelves from straps from a solid surface shelf is provided. The bracket includes first and second legs and a connecting portion defining an opening for receiving the shelf. Another bracket for hanging shelves from straps from a wire shelf deck is provided. The bracket includes a plate with first and second edges bent in the same direction, and first and second substantially parallel slots in the plate receive a strap. A shelf for hanging from a plurality of straps is provided. The shelf includes a deck, which may include one or more materials, and a clamp mounted to the deck. A shelving system includes a bracket that engages a fixed shelf, a one strap depending from the bracket, and a shelf releasably attached to the at least one strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Rubbermaid, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gregory, Robert John Warner, Jr., Jean-Luc Camarda, Edgar Montague, Kurt Rampton
  • Publication number: 20140104826
    Abstract: A modular merchandise display system includes a frame and a plurality of merchandise supporting units. The frame has a pair of spaced apart, parallelly disposed first and second indexing members. Each indexing member has a plurality of openings formed therein. Each merchandise supporting unit has a front side and an opposite rear side, and spaced apart first and second locator protrusions extending outwardly from the rear side. The first and second locator protrusions are respectively receivable in corresponding openings in the first and second indexing members. Each of the first and second locator protrusions includes an open side, and a latch barb received thereby and movable within the locator protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: SUMMIT PLASTICS, INC.
    Inventor: Summit Plastics, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8695816
    Abstract: A dual function shelf unit has identical support columns, horizontal shelf-supporting beams adjustably-mounted on the columns for vertical shelf adjustment and one or more hooks also mountable on at least one column. The columns have apertures with complementary apertures having opposed inclined edges for accepting a beam-end bracket from either side of the column and tabs for accepting mounting flanges of hooks. Both beam-end brackets and hooks are each mounted in two vertically-spaced apertures. Vertically adjustable shelf and hook storage is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Edsal Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J Troyner, Antonio Luis Escalante, David J Wojtowicz, Mitchell Liss
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8678207
    Abstract: A coupling member includes two members that are fitted to each other to hold a post from either side, each of the two members including a first tapered section that gradually increases in diameter in a downward direction, and a second tapered section that gradually slopes inward in the downward direction, and the first tapered section of one member among the two members and the second tapered section of another member among the two members being disposed within the half area of the coupling member in the diametrical direction when viewed from the front side when the coupling member is fitted to the post. An assembly shelf includes the coupling member. Since the assembly shelf is configured so that one shelf board member is supported within the half area of the coupling member in the diametrical direction when viewed from the front side, the assembly shelf can be easily assembled, and a middle shelf board member can be removed from the assembly shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Kawajun Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukitomo Shimazaki, Takashi Shinozaki
  • Patent number: 8672150
    Abstract: An adjustable shelving assembly is provided with four corner members of L-shaped cross section, either half of each corner member including aperture members each including an upper, larger circle and a lower, smaller, vertical hole overlapping the larger circle thereof; at least one group of four interconnecting members each including upper and lower aperture elements and a through hole between the aperture elements, each aperture element including an upper, smaller, vertical hole and a lower, larger circle overlapping the vertical hole thereof; elongated retainers each including two enlargements at both ends respectively, an annular groove adjacent to one enlargement, and an annular shoulder between the groove and the other enlargement; lock pins each having a substantial portion fastened in the larger circle of the aperture member and the through hole; and at least one flat shelf each anchored on tops of the interconnecting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: E-MAKE Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kung-Cheng Chen, Lung-Chuan Huang
  • Patent number: 8662323
    Abstract: The present invention is a wall shelf support assembly. The wall shelf support assembly includes first and second transversely elongated rails each with a transversely extending keyway and first and second side panels each defining a plane. The opposing side panels each have first and second major surfaces, a pair of opposed ends and a pair of opposed edges. Each panel is fitted with first and second keys configured and arranged for cooperatively engaging the keyways in the first and second rails respectfully. The keys extend within the plane of the side panel in opposite directions from opposed ends proximate to and parallel with a same edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Real Closet, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Lee Billman
  • Patent number: 8651300
    Abstract: A sectional rack includes at least four vertical supports, at least two shelves, and a plurality of clamping members. Each vertical support includes two laterally juxtaposed left and right posts, and a plurality of connecting members connected to between the two posts. Each clamping member defines a vertically extended receiving recess, which has two wing portions formed at two ends of an open side thereof, and is sized for one post of the vertical support to partially set therein, allowing the clamping member to assemble to the vertical support. The shelves are respectively provided at four corners with an outward-opened C-shaped clamping member each for tightly fitting around and thereby pushing the two wing portions of the clamping member toward each other to firmly clamp the post in the receiving recess, so that the four corners of the shelves are firmly connected to the posts of the four vertical supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Protrend Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Henry Chen
  • Patent number: 8651600
    Abstract: A shelf and a refrigerator having such a shelf are provided. The shelf may include a support frame fixed to an inner surface of a storage compartment of the refrigerator, the support frame including body having a plurality of coupling holes formed along a longitudinal direction, spaced apart at predetermined intervals, and a cover coupled to the body to selectively open and close the plurality of the coupling holes. The cover may include a fixing portion for fixing the cover to the support frame body, and a plurality of opening/closing portions extending from the fixing portion, corresponding to the plurality of the coupling holes, to independently open and close the plurality of the coupling holes. One or more of the plurality of the opening/closing portions may be moved by the shelf plate to couple the shelf plate to the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Minho Cheong, Moonseok Lee, Seonkyu Kim, Daesung Lee, Woonkyu Seo, Youngnam Kim
  • Patent number: 8640893
    Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: SPG International LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
  • Patent number: 8627966
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of vertical posts and horizontal traverses. The horizontal traverses are coupled to the vertical posts by means of a bifurcated collar that are placed on each vertical post. Each horizontal traverse includes an end piece which is configured to couple to both halves of the bifurcated collar. Each half of the bifurcated collar comprises a wedge shaped design such that when a load is placed on the traverse, forces are applied to the bifurcated collar that squeezes each half of the collar together more tightly around the vertical post. The traverses may be coupled to one or both sides of the vertical post to allow the shelving system to be extended as far as the user desires in any lateral direction. The shelving system may also be extended in a perpendicular or other angular direction by means of a wedge shaped corner connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Cambro Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Charles W. Jarvis, Johannes Le, Fred Gates, Jorge Baez, Herbert Hense
  • Patent number: 8616138
    Abstract: A shelving system includes stand units, mounting connectors and supporting panels. The stand unit includes vertical portions and a horizontal portion. The vertical portion includes securement holes spaced apart from each other. Each mounting connector includes a main body having a through hole including an elastic securement hook, and the main body each includes a protruding block having parallel positioning holes. Two sides of each supporting panel include locking pins. Each mounting connector is mounted onto the vertical portions of the stand units by securing the securement hook into one of the securement holes of the vertical portions to allow the insertion of the locking pins of the supporting panels into the positioning holes to form directionally extended combinations of supporting panels such that the shelving system is configurable to be of different sizes and levels for storage and can be assembled and disassembled with ease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Kuang-Huan Fu
  • Patent number: 8616388
    Abstract: A shelving assembly including a frame including a plurality of support columns. A shelf unit includes a plurality of sides disposed inside the frame. A gear assembly is disposed adjacent to one of the plurality of sides of the shelf unit. The gear assembly includes a drive shaft, a translational shaft and a translational gear disposed on a distal end of the translational shaft. A vertically-extending toothed rack is positioned on the frame. The vertically-extending toothed rack is operably engaged with the translational gear such that rotation of the drive shaft causes rotation of the translational shaft and rotation of the translational gear, which results in vertical translation of the shelf unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Advance Caster & Wheel Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Butler
  • Publication number: 20130341296
    Abstract: An adjustable connector includes a main body portion and a locking connector to removably engage a top portion of the main body, allowing a shelf to be connected to a support anywhere along the support. A shelving system using the adjustable connector, supports, and a shelf having engaging members for connecting to the adjustable connector is presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: CHEYENNE INDUSTRIES LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Neuman Sanford
  • Patent number: 8607997
    Abstract: A modular merchandise display system includes a frame and a plurality of merchandise supporting units. The frame has a pair of spaced apart, parallelly disposed indexing members, and each indexing member has a plurality of openings formed therein. Each merchandise supporting unit has a front side and an opposite rear side, a pair of spaced apart pins extending outwardly from the rear side which are receivable in corresponding openings in each indexing member, and a pair of locking wings which selectively engage the indexing members to secure with the pins the merchandise supporting units to the indexing members of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Summit Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: James Bergdoll, Michael Mongelluzzo, Gary Rein
  • Patent number: 8602230
    Abstract: A modular merchandise display system includes a frame and a plurality of merchandise supporting units. The frame has a pair of spaced apart, parallelly disposed indexing members, and each indexing member has a plurality of openings formed therein, and a plurality of resilient locking clips situated in alignment with the openings. Each merchandise supporting unit has a front side and an opposite rear side, and a pair of spaced apart locator protrusions extending outwardly from the rear side which are receivable in corresponding openings in the indexing members and are engageable with the resilient locking clips to secure the merchandise supporting units to the frame. Each merchandise supporting unit also includes a release bar. The release bar has a pair of free ends which are selectively engageable with corresponding resilient locking clips upon movement of the release bar to disengage the locking clips from corresponding locator protrusions of the merchandise supporting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Summit Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: James Bergdoll, Michael Mongelluzzo, Gary Rein
  • Patent number: 8596471
    Abstract: A mounting bracket includes an end plate perpendicularly extending from a side plate and having an elongate hole. A pin assembly includes a pin, a protrusion and a fixing member, wherein the pin is connected to the protrusion and contacts the end plate. The protrusion is located in and movable in the elongate hole. The thickness of the protrusion is larger than that of the end plate. The fixing member includes a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank connects the pin and the protrusion. By this arrangement, the fixing member and the pin clamps the protrusion to be movably engaged with the elongate hole. The pin is adjustably moved in the elongate hole by the protrusion in the elongate hole of the end plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, I-Ming Tseng, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 8584873
    Abstract: The present application provides a modular racking system for use with a number of products. The modular racking system may include a number of support members and a number of shelves. The shelves may include a number of locking sections with a tapered cutout sized for one of the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Brett Horn, Erika Gomez
  • Patent number: 8561820
    Abstract: A shelving system (10) with height adjustable shelves is described, with reference to a portable trolley with shelves for holding medical equipment, although it is also applicable to portable and stationary shelving systems for many uses. The shelving system (10) comprises at least one shelf (18), at least one support (14) and at least one locating bracket (36) for locating the shelf (18) on the support (14). The locating bracket (36) includes at least two engagement members (38) engageable with the support (14), and locking means (40) to lock the locating bracket (36) and the shelf (18) to the support (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd.
    Inventors: David Kitt, Max Wehebrink, Duncan Fitzsimons
  • Patent number: 8556093
    Abstract: A device for supporting consumer products includes a transmission, a first end plate, a second end plate, and a shelf. The transmission includes a worm wheel coupled to a socket; a worm gear engaged to the worm wheel and coupled to a back axle shaft; a first pinion gear coupled to a first end of the back axle shaft; and a second pinion gear coupled to a second end of the back axle shaft. The first end plate is coupled to a first end of a back axle shaft shroud, where the back axle shaft shroud includes a first shelf hook and a second shelf hook. The second end plate coupled to the second end of the back axle shaft. The shelf is coupled to the first and second end plates and includes a first and a second shelf pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: ADCO Industries—Technologies, L.P.
    Inventors: Raymond E. Davis, Clifton Glenn Hampton
  • Publication number: 20130213918
    Abstract: A shelving, furniture, and display apparatus and system with components having a hook with at least one horizontally extending flange which engages a support. Supports having slots that operate with the hook designs. Slots may be designed to accept hooks with at least one horizontally extending flange on the distal end and hooks with only a vertical distal end. The shelving, furniture, and display system based on modular components that are connected together to form the finished article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Don Richard DOYLE, JR., Steven Jay KRAMER
  • Patent number: 8505752
    Abstract: An assembly shelf includes a post that includes two main post sections and a connection section that connects the main post sections, a plurality of through-holes being formed in the connection section along a longitudinal direction, a pair of connection members, each of the pair of connection members including a first engagement section that engages the post, and a second engagement section that engages a shelf board member, and a shelf board member that includes a third engagement section that is formed approximately at each corner and engages the second engagement section, the pair of connection members and the shelf board member being positioned within the range that corresponds to half of the post in the lateral direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Kawajun Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takashi Shinozaki
  • Patent number: 8505751
    Abstract: An assembly shelf includes a post that includes two main post sections and a connection section that connects the main post sections, a plurality of through-holes being formed in the connection section along a longitudinal direction, a pair of connection members, each of the pair of connection members including a first engagement section that engages the post, and a second engagement section that engages a shelf board member, and a shelf board member that includes a third engagement section that is formed approximately at each corner and engages the second engagement section, the pair of connection members and the shelf board member being positioned within the range that corresponds to half of the post in the lateral direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Kawajun Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takashi Shinozaki
  • Patent number: 8505750
    Abstract: An assembly shelf includes a post that includes two main post sections and a connection section that connects the main post sections, a plurality of through-holes being formed in the connection section along a longitudinal direction, a pair of connection members, each of the pair of connection members including a first engagement section that engages the post, and a second engagement section that engages a shelf board member, and a shelf board member that includes a third engagement section that is formed approximately at each corner and engages the second engagement section, the pair of connection members and the shelf board member being positioned within the range that corresponds to half of the post in the lateral direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Kawajun Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takashi Shinozaki
  • Patent number: 8490800
    Abstract: A gravity feed product display rack. In one embodiment the display rack has a support frame and at least one shelf. The at least one shelf has a floor, a front side, and at least one edge side, all integrally made. The shelf further has a hinge coupled to at least one edge side of the shelf via an affixing device. The hinge has a first stable position corresponding to a loading position and a second stable position corresponding to a displaying position. The shelf can be adjusted between the loading and displaying positions by adjusting the shelf relative to the affixing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Sabritas, S. de R.L. de C.V.
    Inventor: Maria Alejandra Noble Colin
  • Patent number: 8443992
    Abstract: A storage rack system is provided that includes an improved cross bar attachment to create the framing for storage shelves. The cross bars are locked or secured against undesired movement and rolling to create a shelf that properly supports loads. The cross bars extend between the deck beams such that flanges at the ends thereof overlap the top of the deck beams. The flanges include a tab that extends downwardly to engage with an opening on the top of the deck beams. The lateral support further includes a stabilizer that is fastened to the side wall of the deck beams to prevent rolling or dislodgement of either member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, Inc. a California corporation
    Inventors: Alan Lawson, Steve Painter
  • Patent number: 8376157
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of vertical posts and horizontal traverses. The horizontal traverses are coupled to the vertical posts by means of a bifurcated collar that are placed on each vertical post. Each horizontal traverse includes an end piece which is configured to couple to both halves of the bifurcated collar. Each half of the bifurcated collar comprises a wedge shaped design such that when a load is placed on the traverse, forces are applied to the bifurcated collar that squeezes each half of the collar together more tightly around the vertical post. The traverses may be coupled to one or both sides of the vertical post to allow the shelving system to be extended as far as the user desires in any lateral direction. The shelving system may also be extended in a perpendicular or other angular direction by means of a wedge shaped corner connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Cambro Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Charles W. Jarvis, Johannes Le, Fred Gates, Jorge Baez, Herbert Hense
  • Patent number: 8376156
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of pultruded vertical posts and horizontal traverses. The horizontal traverses are coupled to the vertical posts by means of a bifurcated collar that are placed on each vertical post. Each horizontal traverse includes an end piece which is configured to couple to both halves of the bifurcated collar. Each half of the bifurcated collar comprises a wedge shaped design such that when a load is placed on the traverse, forces are applied to the bifurcated collar that squeezes each half of the collar together more tightly around the vertical post. The traverses may be coupled to one or both sides of the vertical post to allow the shelving system to be extended as far as the user desires in any lateral direction. The shelving system may also be extended in a perpendicular or other angular direction by means of a wedge shaped corner connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Cambro Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Charles W. Jarvis, Johannes Le, Fred Gates, Jorge Baez, Herbert Hense
  • Patent number: 8365739
    Abstract: A patient support device for use in patients undergoing spinal or epidural procedures while seated on a standard labor and delivery, operating room or other table or bed is described. An exemplary embodiment of the device includes an upper body support tray and a foot support tray which are independently adjustable along the length of an extendable pole assembly. The pole also connects to a base which provides a stable support and slides under the bulky support bases which are a part of modern hospital beds used in labor and delivery and operating rooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Kevin Jones
  • Patent number: 8267261
    Abstract: A rack assembly for transportation and display of potted plants and similar articles. The rack includes vertical supports, and a plurality of trays that are slidingly supported on the posts. The trays are extensible from a retracted position in which the trays are arranged in compact, vertically spaced relationship for transportation, to a deployed position in which the trays extend on opposite sides in an alternating arrangement with increased vertical spacing, and are tilted to a downwardly angled orientation so that the plants can be readily viewed and accessed by customers and other personnel. The posts and trays are mounted on a mobile frame that includes stabilizer legs which prevent the assembly from tipping when the trays are in the deployed position. The posts and trays are removable from the frame, and can be broken down for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventors: Wiebe S. Vanderhoek, Mike Van Wingerden
  • Patent number: 8251233
    Abstract: A shelving system and a shelf for that system are disclosed. The shelving system may include a frame base; upright frame bars connected to the frame base, the upright frame bars including a plurality of apertures; and a plurality of shelves. One or more of the plurality of shelves may include front, left, right, and rear walls, the left and right walls including at least one connector configured to be received in one or more apertures of the plurality of apertures; at least one base member connecting the front and rear walls; and at least one glide sheet configured to allow gravity to move the items supported on the at least one glide sheet toward the front wall, the shelf being free from a locking mechanism that secures the at least one glide sheet to one or more other components of the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: CLB Enterprises, Inc. II
    Inventor: Charlotte Biglow
  • Publication number: 20120145663
    Abstract: A roll-out shelving storage rack system includes a frame coupled with a shelf member. The shelf member includes a base support, a shelf support tray, a shelf, and a driver. The base support mounts to the frame, and the shelf support tray engages the base support and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The shelf engages the shelf support tray and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The driver is coupled to the base support and the shelf. Activation of the driver moves the shelf from its retracted position to its extended position. Further, when the shelf reaches its fully extended position, the shelf support tray moves from its retracted position to its extended position. The extension of the shelf support tray substantially and completely extends the shelf outside of the frame. The roll-out shelving storage rack system includes a drive system that controls the driver. The roll-out shelving storage rack system may also include a second shelf member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Daniel Dykstra
  • Patent number: 8177172
    Abstract: A cable raceway of this kind consists of lengths of wire-type cable raceway comprising both essentially rectilinear lengthwise or weft wires (2) and polygonal-shaped transverse or warp wires (4), with an opening formed in a corner and an even number of sides. Each length comprises at least four lengthwise weft wires (2) supported by at least four separate sides (6, 8, 10, 12) of the transverse or warp wires. For each lengthwise weft wire (2) there is a lengthwise weft wire (2) on the opposite side. The two corresponding lengthwise or weft wires (2) are located opposite each other, that is to say they are both in the same plane and the plane is approximately parallel to one of the lengthwise faces of the cable raceway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: I.C. M. Group
    Inventors: Stéphane Quertelet, Sébastien Delcourt
  • Patent number: 8172344
    Abstract: A safety cabinet includes an enclosure defining an opening and a door rotatably attached to the enclosure. The door is movable between an open position and a closed position, the door configured to selectively cover the enclosure when in the closed position. The safety cabinet comprises a spill-sloped shelf for directing fluid into a sump area of the cabinet and preventing damage to objects in the safety cabinet or harm to users of the safety cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Justrite Manufacturing Company L.L.C.
    Inventors: Steven Michael Eyer, Patrick A. Malone