Foldable Or Collapsible Patents (Class 211/195)
  • Patent number: 11964687
    Abstract: Mobile battery powered workstation carts for order fulfillment are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a battery powered workstation cart may comprise a wheeled cart having a frame, a rechargeable lithium battery, a computer, a barcode reader/scanner, a RFID reader/scanner, a printer, an artificial intelligence hub, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and/or GPS. The frame may also comprise two side bracket arms and/or shelves, which may be modular to receive various different sized baskets, bins, or totes therein to expedite retail order fulfillment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Green Cubes Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Calvin Ting, Mohammed Alobaidi, Goo Sung
  • Patent number: 11918108
    Abstract: A modular shelving unit includes a base plate that is planar in an expanded configuration. A first foldable wall is connected to a first side of the base plate. A second foldable wall is connected to a second side of the base plate. The first foldable wall has a first segment and a second segment, and the second foldable wall has a third segment and a fourth segment. The second and fourth segments are rotatable about a respective hinge to define an interior surface with its respective first or third segment when in the expanded configuration. Shelves extend from the interior surfaces in the expanded configuration. In the collapsed configuration, the second and fourth segments are rotated about their respective hinges out of planar with their respective first and third segments. Other embodiments of modular shelving units are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: The Shyft Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl Adams, Eric Fisher
  • Patent number: 11523684
    Abstract: A holder includes first and second support surfaces, first and second bases, pivotal first and second legs, and a folding linking assembly. Front ends of the first and second support surfaces are pivotably secured to front ends of the first and second base respectively; each of the first and second support surfaces include a transverse groove in a central portion, a recess below a bottom, a lengthwise trough in a rear portion of a top, and a limit member moveably disposed in the first trough; each of the first and second bases include parallel first slits on a rear portion of a top; each of the first and second legs have an upper end pivotably secured to the bottom of the first or second support surface; and the folding linking assembly is pivotably disposed between the front ends of the first and second support surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Inventor: Cheng Yu Huang
  • Patent number: 11511677
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted bicycle carrier, specifically to a rotation-facilitating vehicle-mounted bicycle carrier, which includes a fixed rod; one end of the fixed rod is provided with two connecting tabs; one end of a rotating rod is rotatably provided between the two connecting tabs through a screw rod; a connecting slot is fixed at the other end of the rotating rod; the connecting slot includes two support plates; a cross rod is fixed at two horizontal ends of the connecting slot in a penetrating manner. The bicycle carrier can be adjusted, according to an actual situation, to be in a state of being placed in a plurality of angles, and the fixing stability is improved by means of threaded connection and plug pin fixing. The bicycle carrier is applicable to various vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventor: Cheng Peng
  • Patent number: 11013349
    Abstract: A corrugated hutch display with a main section including left and right side panels opposing a back panel and a bottom panel extending from the back panel. The display includes shelf members secured to the back panel. The shelf members include bottom tabs on either side of the shelf members that are capable of being secured to the left and right side panels to secure the shelf members to the main section. The hutch display is erected from a knockdown configuration by folding the side panels until they are not coplanar with the back panel; folding the bottom panel until a portion of the back panel is aligned with the left and right side panels; folding the shelf members such that they are not coplanar with the back panel; and mating the bottom tabs of the shelf members with the left and right side panels of the main section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: VANGUARD PACKAGING, LLC
    Inventor: Jerry Ryan Frost
  • Patent number: 10640910
    Abstract: A locker includes a pair of spaced-apart upstanding sidewalls and at least one compartment defined between the upstanding sidewalls. A drying compartment includes an upper and lower horizontal panels, at least one of the upper and lower panels being hollow and extending at least partially between the sidewalls of the locker. A pair of compartment sidewalls are connected to the panels, at least one of the compartment sidewalls being in fluid communication with the at least one hollow upper and lower panels. A perforated rear panel is connected to the compartment sidewalls and the upper and lower panels and is in fluid communication with an interior of the drying compartment. At least one fan is disposed in one of the compartment sidewalls, wherein the fan draws air from the at least one hollow upper and lower panels, directs it into the interior of the drying compartment, and the air is exhausted from the compartment though the perforated rear panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Inventors: Sam Allen, John Allen
  • Patent number: 10557227
    Abstract: A collapsible drying rack for drying wet garments is provided. The drying rack preferably includes a right and a left frame, with each frame including a top and a bottom leg. Crossbars on which garments may be hung connect the left and right frames to one another. The top and bottom legs of each frame are engaged to one another at a joint that that allows the legs to be placed at a variety of angles relative to one another. Each joint also may include a locking member that keeps the legs at a particular angle relative to one another, including a 0° angle so that the rack can be collapsed and compactly stored when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventor: Sandy Felsenthal
  • Patent number: 10463150
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a third rail, and at least one supporting structure. The second rail is movable with respect to the first rail. The third rail is mounted between the first rail and the second rail. The at least one supporting structure is disposed at a position relative to the first rail. When the second rail is at a predetermined position relative to the first rail, the third rail supports a portion of the second rail, and the at least one supporting structure supports the remaining portion of the second rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Kai-Wen You, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 10414421
    Abstract: The firewood storage bin may store firewood for use in a fireplace or a wood burning stove. The firewood storage bin may capture wood chips, bark, dirt or other debris falling from the firewood in a removable tray located beneath the bin and may thereby keep a floor beneath the firewood storage bin clean. The firewood storage bin may be moveable by pushing the firewood storage bin over the floor on the plurality of wheels. The firewood storage bin may have a tool holder accessible at the top of one side for holding tools and may have one or more storage areas on the opposite side for storing accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventor: Dennis Westmoreland
  • Patent number: 10342365
    Abstract: A corrugated hutch display with a main section including left and right side panels opposing a back panel and a bottom panel extending from the back panel. The display includes shelf members secured to the back panel. The shelf members include bottom tabs on either side of the shelf members that are capable of being secured to the left and right side panels to secure the shelf members to the main section. The hutch display is erected from a knockdown configuration by folding the side panels until they are not coplanar with the back panel; folding the bottom panel until a portion of the back panel is aligned with the left and right side panels; folding the shelf members such that they are not coplanar with the back panel; and mating the bottom tabs of the shelf members with the left and right side panels of the main section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: VANGUARD PACKAGING, INC.
    Inventor: Jerry Ryan Frost
  • Patent number: 10226140
    Abstract: A dish assembly includes a pair of folding panels and a support platform. A bottom of the pair of folding panels are retained in the support platform. Each pair of folding panels includes a first vertical member and a second vertical member. At least one slot opening is formed in each vertical member. At least one slot opening is formed in the first and second vertical member. Each slot opening has an upper curved surface and a stability straight lower surface. The upper curved surface has at least a portion of which is a segment of an arc. The upper curved surface is located opposite the substantially straight lower surface. The upper curved surface having a height from a top end therefore to the substantially straight lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Inventor: Isaac J. Waksul
  • Patent number: 10226143
    Abstract: This invention relates to a means of elevating utensils from an eating surface. The utensil rest is readily and easily assembled and remains in a constructed configuration during use that is not prone to collapse and is suitable for supporting utensils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Inventor: Gregory R. Oser
  • Patent number: 9949579
    Abstract: A corrugated hutch display with a main section including left and right side panels opposing a back panel and a bottom panel extending from the back panel. The display includes shelf members secured to the back panel. The shelf members include bottom tabs on either side of the shelf members that are capable of being secured to the left and right side panels to secure the shelf members to the main section. The hutch display is erected from a knockdown configuration by folding the side panels until they are not coplanar with the back panel; folding the bottom panel until a portion of the back panel is aligned with the left and right side panels; folding the shelf members such that they are not coplanar with the back panel; and mating the bottom tabs of the shelf members with the left and right side panels of the main section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Vanguard Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry Ryan Frost
  • Patent number: 9949564
    Abstract: An ice fishing accessory support apparatus for supporting fishing accessories may comprise a base portion for resting upon a surface, and an upright portion mounted on the base portion. The upright portion may be movable with respect to the base portion between collapsed and deployed positions. The collapsed position may be characterized by the upright portion oriented substantially parallel to the base portion and the deployed position being characterized by the upright portion oriented substantially perpendicular to the base portion. At least one shelf portion may be mounted on the upright portion, and may be movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The raised position may be characterized by the shelf portion oriented substantially perpendicular to the upright portion and the lowered position being characterized by the shelf portion oriented substantially parallel to the upright portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventors: Travis Swisher, Robert Swisher
  • Patent number: 9936856
    Abstract: Systems and methods of using a wine glass drying assembly. The wine glass drying rack assembly includes a tray with a bottom, sides, and a vertical lock. The wine glass drying rack assembly further includes a support with a locking element, stems and a top extending between the stems, where the support is coupled to the vertical lock via the locking element and where the support is rotatable about the vertical lock of the tray. The wine glass assembly also includes a rack with two wine glass supports, where the two wine glass supports define a slot for receiving wine glasses, where the rack is coupled to the top of the support via loops and where the rack is rotatable about the top of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Ryan R. Detlaff, James S. Giefer, Evan M. Grybush, Zeke Semirario
  • Patent number: 9803314
    Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus having a base that has the ability to inlet air, a heater contained within the core of the base whereby the heater can be turned on or turned off either manually, or an auto-fashion, circuitry that allows control of the clothes drying process, outlets that deliver hot air, cool air, or alternating hot air, cool air be passed to attached clothes and a hanging mechanism that allows various clothes to be hung on the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Chesky Zupnick
  • Patent number: 9471113
    Abstract: A securing structure includes a base, a support member, a linking member, and a lock. The support member pivots and attaches to the base. The linking member pivots and is coupled to the support member and is slidably coupled to the base. The support member is configured to position in an original position, received in the base or in a working position, extending from the base. The linking member is configured to support the support member located in the working position. The lock is slidably attached to the support member. When the support member is positioned in the working position, the lock is configured to secure an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-Chang Fan, San-Yong Yang
  • Patent number: 9089231
    Abstract: An inventive dish support assembly utilizes shapes in a pair of cylindrical structural supports such as wire members to support dinnerware including a plate or dish. The dish support assembly may include a third member base support which supports the pair of structural supports. The structural supports may include a second supportive length paralleling a first plate support length for added strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventor: Isaac Waksul
  • Patent number: 9022341
    Abstract: An apparatus to support a device includes a first base; a first support; a first base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the first base and the first support along a first axis of rotation; a first swivel slidably connected to the first support and having a first cut-out adapted to receive a first portion of the device; a second base; a second support; a second base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the second base and the second support along a second axis of rotation; and a second swivel slidably connected to the second support and having a second cut-out adapted to receive a second portion of the device spaced apart from the first portion of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Rambod Radmard
  • Publication number: 20150060384
    Abstract: A display fixture includes a shelf display including a main body having a front side and a backside, a plurality of shelves coupled to the front side of the main body and adapted to support merchandise and a back support attached to the backside of the main body and extending from the backside of the main body. The display fixture also includes a rack display including a frame having at least one substantially vertical member located on a first side of the rack display, at least one substantially vertical member located on a second side of the rack display and at least one arm coupled to the frame to support hanging merchandise. A plurality of fasteners secure the at least one substantially vertical member to the back support of the shelf display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Laura L. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 8955700
    Abstract: A tire rack includes a base having a plurality of apertures in a bottom surface, and a plurality of posts extending from a top surface of the base. Each of the plurality of posts has a reduced diameter portion having dimensions corresponding to the apertures in the bottom surface of the base. The tire rack further includes a plurality of side bars. Each side bar extending between two of the plurality of posts, and each side bar having a plurality of apertures. The tire rack also has a plurality of crossbars. Each crossbar extends between two of the plurality of side bars, wherein each crossbar has a first end removably received in an aperture of a first side bar and a second end removably received in an aperture of a second side bar. The plurality of crossbars are configured to receive a plurality of tires in an upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Dealer Tire, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Barber, Mark King, David Shaffstall
  • Publication number: 20150041420
    Abstract: A collapsible shelving unit includes a support base, a first side wall extending upwardly from one side of the base, and a second side wall extending upwardly from an opposite side of the base. Each of the first and second side walls are comprised of a plurality of rigid panels connected to each other with at least one hinge such that the rigid panels are moveable between a display position where the panels extend vertically to form the first and second side walls and a stowed position wherein at least two of the rigid panels at least partially overlap each other. A plurality of shelves are supported by the first and second side walls such that the shelves can be selectively removed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: John B. Zelek, Suzanne Whitfield Clark, Ryan C. Meers
  • 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: 20150021286
    Abstract: A storage system including first and second spaced apart side panels, with top and bottom panels extending between the side panels generally adjacent to the top and bottom of the side panels respectively. The storage system additionally includes a plurality of intermediate panels positioned between the side panels and between the top and bottom panels, with the intermediate panels defining a plurality of compartments. The storage system may include at least one partition capable of being folded within at least one compartment to present at least three variations of sub-compartment arrangements within the compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Michael (Zi-Qiang) Lo
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8915383
    Abstract: A plant stand includes a first support having a first tier, a second tier and a third tier and a second support having a first tier that corresponds with the first tier of the first support, a second tier that corresponds with the second tier of the first support and a third tier that corresponds with the third tier of the first support. The third tier of the second support has a height that is substantially equal to a height of the third tier of the first support. The plant stand also includes a plurality of shelves. The height of the third tiers substantially corresponds to a length of each shelf. In addition, the first support, the second support and the plurality of shelves are configured into one of a flat pack state having a flat pack height and an assembled state having an assembled height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Sara L. Pedersen, Samuel J. Clavette, Daiying Huang, Stephanie A. Grotta
  • Patent number: 8899536
    Abstract: A folding joint mechanism for stackably collapsing elongated structural sections includes a plurality of substantially identical brackets pivotably interconnected and rotatable between an extended and a stowed configuration. In the extended configuration, the brackets abut each other against stop protrusions on the top outside surface of each bracket forming foldable extensions that are able to support significant weight by distributing the top. side force. In the stowed configuration, the brackets are compacted to a substantially stacked disposition whereby the brackets are aligned and directly adjacent to one another. The joint and bracket assemblies may be employed in elongated sections of various structures in which compactability may be advantageous for shipping, storage, and user transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Benjamin Ashpole
  • Patent number: 8875908
    Abstract: An item display stand including, in a substantially rigid and foldable material, a polyhedral compartment. The polyhedral compartment including a support wall and two side walls, and being articulated to change between a flat folded state and an open and operational unfolded state for receiving an item on the support wall extending between the side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventor: Francois L'Hotel
  • Patent number: 8869995
    Abstract: The invention relates to a parallelepipedal framework (1) of an electrical panel or enclosure comprising: a first rectangular base (b1) and a second rectangular base (b2) each formed by four rails (10, 11), four lateral rails (12, 13, 14, 15) perpendicular to the bases and connecting the two bases together, forming four lateral faces (f1, f2, f3, f4) parallel in twos, two first parallel lateral faces (f1, f3) each comprising an oblique rail (16, 17) fastened along a diagonal of the said face, the four lateral rails (12, 13, 14, 15) and the two oblique rails (16, 17) comprising fastening ends articulated on each of the two bases (b1, b2) arranged to cause the said oblique rails (16, 17) and lateral rails (12, 13, 14, 15) to pivot on two planes formed by the said first lateral faces (f1, f3) so as to be able to maneuver the framework between a folded position and an unfolded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Schneider Electric Industries SAS
    Inventors: Dominique Masse, Mikael Dognon
  • Publication number: 20140263138
    Abstract: A modular display, partition, wall, and/or space planning system comprised of interlocking panels which connect to form a stable self-standing, double-sided, self-supporting display structure that utilizes a lateral and/or longitudinal interlocking slot system that solves the problem of the need for additional or any hardware to connect, reinforce, provide stands or stability, as well as to allow stacking, transport, and/or storage without the problem of removing or reinstalling any hardware, thus providing one or more advantages, unexpected results and/or solutions of comprising panels that are the substantially similar in one or more dimensions for ease of interchangeability, assembly, shipping and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Astrid KOCH
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8827090
    Abstract: A track shelving system comprising a frame having vertical posts and horizontal beams extending between the posts, a support assembly comprising brackets connected to the beams and tracks, with each of the tracks being connected to at least two of the brackets, and a shelving assembly comprising a pair of vertical walls, a top wall, and horizontal shelves removably attached to the vertical walls. Each of the horizontal shelves is able to be positioned in a plurality of vertical positions to the vertical walls. The top wall is connected to top edges of the vertical walls. The shelving assembly includes a pair of rods connected to the top wall by straps. The pair of rods are configured to be moved along the tracks to allow the shelving assembly to be moved to a selected horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Holland Storage Systems LLC
    Inventor: Ronald Kropveld
  • Patent number: 8800786
    Abstract: A stand for a bicycle having a wheel, which stand holds the bicycle in an upright position of use on a horizontal surface. The stand comprises a trough having an upwardly open receptacle which is dimensioned and configured to receive the wheel in close cooperation therewith. One or more feet may be manually coupled to the trough to project laterally therefrom to steady the trough on the horizontal surface. The feet may slide fit to the trough, fasten by threaded fasteners, or may fold for stowage within the trough and swing out into a deployed position. The trough may include a storage compartment for bicycle tools and repair materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Howard Parkins
  • Patent number: 8801419
    Abstract: A cake decoration mold assembly includes a collapsible housing that has a bottom wall and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending upwardly from a perimeter edge of the bottom wall. A shaft is positioned on a top edge of the perimeter wall of the collapsible housing such that the shaft extends between a first lateral side and a second lateral side of the perimeter wall of the collapsible housing. The shaft has a shaped cake decoration positioned on the shaft so the shaft may dry the shaped cake decoration. A roller is rollable over the cake decoration so the roller may flatten the cake decoration. A hook may be selectively coupled to the collapsible housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Ramona Oskirka
  • Publication number: 20140217049
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a slide assembly, a front support, a first rear support, a second rear support, and a reinforcement member. The slide rail assembly includes an outer rail, an inner rail and an intermediate rail. The front support and the first rear support are respectively connected to the front end and the outside of the outer rail. The second rear support is movably connected to the first rear support. The reinforcement member includes a body, two first support parts and at least two second support parts. The body has a slot and a contact portion. The two first support parts embrace the outer rail, and the at least two second support parts embrace the second rear support. The slide rail assembly is installed to the rack. The reinforcement member reinforces the connection between the second rear support and the outer rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicants: KING SLIDE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KEN-CHING CHEN, SHUN-HO YANG, CHUN-CHIANG WANG
  • Patent number: 8783475
    Abstract: A hanging apparel strap for providing suitable and convenient storage for a variety of items for work, play and/or outdoor activities including a support member, a cord fixedly attached at intermediate locations along the length of the support member, and a plurality of tabs spaced at intermediate intervals along the length thereof. The plurality of tabs allow the cord positioned therebetween to form a plurality of spaced eyelets along the length of the cord for attaching items thereto. The cord extends beyond at least one end portion of the support member and forms a loop for allowing the apparel strap to be hung from a hook or other object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventors: Gretchen A. Carver, John W. Carver
  • Publication number: 20140197124
    Abstract: A display system is provided and includes a collapsible support structure, a spinner connector receiving and moveable around the collapsible support structure, and a modular panel removably connected to the spinner connector. The collapsible support structure includes a plurality of connecting support pieces, each support piece having a post section and a post receiving section. The post section includes a first support wall and a fastener section extending from the first support wall. The fastener section includes a fastener member and a connector receiving section positioned between the fastener member and the first support wall. The post receiving section includes a post receiving body sized to receive the first support wall, a lever having a post coupler, and a releasable switch engaged with the lever along a support surface of the post receiving body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Atomic Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Publication number: 20140197123
    Abstract: A display system is provided and includes a base, a collapsible support structure, a spinner connector, and a modular panel. The collapsible support structure connects with the base, and the spinner connector receives the collapsible support structure. The spinner connector independently moves around the collapsible support structure. The modular panel is removably connected to the spinner connector such that the modular panel can also move independent of the collapsible support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Atomic Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: 8720706
    Abstract: A display stand has a base, a vertical pole having a lower end fixed to the base. The pole includes two sections having a stem projecting upward from each section. A bearing is coupled each stem of the pole. A pair of racks, each having a central tube with a bearing race fixed within a lower end contacts an outer surface of the bearings for rotation around the tube. Each rack has a generally square perimeter with rounded corners formed of wire, with a plurality of radial support members coupled between the central tube and the rounded corners. Each side of the square perimeter portion includes a pair of hooks adjacent the rounded corners to engage products to be displayed on the stand, the hooks projecting a limited distance outward below the plane of the rack square perimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Edward S. Robbins, III, Susan R. Kavanaugh, Bailey J. Black, Bryan F. Magee, Ronald R. White
  • Patent number: 8701900
    Abstract: A stand for supporting sound amplifiers, wherein the stand has a base for resting on a floor, an amplifier support platform on the base, the plane of said platform being slanted downwardly from front to rear, a back rest pivotally mounted on the base for pivoting between 0° and 90° to the plane of the platform, and cooperating stop means on the base and said back rest for stopping pivoting motion of the back rest beyond 90° to the plane of the platform, wherein the plane of the platform is below the plane of the back rest when the back rest is in a stored position lying adjacent the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventors: Joshua M. Childers, John R. E. Schramlin
  • Publication number: 20140103002
    Abstract: A collapsible receptacle is provided that may comprise a plurality of vertical supports; a straight coupler adapted to couple at least two of the plurality of vertical supports; a plurality of horizontal supports; an angled coupler adapted to couple at least one of the plurality of vertical supports to one of the plurality of horizontal supports; and a joining member adapted to maintain a connection of the plurality of vertical supports and the plurality of horizontal supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventor: Roy Huemer
  • Patent number: 8667707
    Abstract: A device (1) for refreshing garments comprises means (5) for supporting a garment and means (3) for generating an air flow at the location where a garment is present when it is put in place on the supporting means (5). The supporting means (5) comprise two parts (6, 7) which are both suitable to be used for supporting a garment, and which are displaceably arranged with respect to each other. In this way, an enhanced functionality of the device (1) may be achieved in comparison with a device having supporting means which comprise only a single part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Milind Date, Mohankumar Valiyambath Krishnan
  • Patent number: 8657129
    Abstract: A foldable rack includes at least two segments rotatably coupled to one another such that the foldable rack can achieve a folded configuration and an operational configuration, the folded configuration being more compact than the operational position. The rack can be configured to support musical instruments such as cymbals, drums and the like and provide for adjustability of their positions while maintaining a clear and uncluttered appearance by concealing any electrical cabling involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Avedis Zildjian Co.
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Marks, David A. McDonald, John V. Roderick
  • Patent number: 8651293
    Abstract: The invention is a compact storage rack for holding and storing tools and other articles within a recess in a wall of a building or vehicle. The storage rack includes a back panel, mounting members for securing the rack in the recess and at least one door panel pivotally mounted to the mounting members. Each panel consists of a wire grid composed of pairs of generally parallel and equidistantly spaced horizontal bars secured together by generally parallel and equidistant vertical bars. The grid design allows visual inspection of the tools inside the storage rack to confirm what equipment is present and that it is properly mounted. The grid design also allows air to permeate the storage rack to air dry the tools stored therein. The swing door arrangement provides easy access to the equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Gear Grid, LLC
    Inventor: Michael C. Boyer
  • Patent number: 8651287
    Abstract: A crockery basket is provided for receiving a plurality of different types of crockery, especially in a dishwasher machine, said basket comprising a grid-type holding device consisting of a plurality of prongs that can be pivoted between different pivoting positions. The holding device consists of at least two pivoting rows of prongs that can be independently pivoted between the different pivoting positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Hermann Moser, Bernd Schessl, Rainer Schuetz
  • Publication number: 20140034596
    Abstract: Components for assembling a modular exhibit structure are provided. These components include: frames, connectors (for connecting together frames), panels (for mounting within frames), cover plates (for mounting over sides of frames), and dust covers (for mounting over top of connected frames). These components are configured to allow a single person to assemble an exhibit structure without any specialized tools or mechanical skills.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Logic Exhibit System Ltd.
    Inventors: David Christian Jensen, Alexander Renowitzky, Vlado Radanovic
  • Publication number: 20140034595
    Abstract: A module for forming furniture includes an upper frame, a lower frame, and at least two support posts to connect said upper frame to said lower frame whereby said upper frame and lower frame form an assembled configuration when said support posts connect and a disassembled configuration when said support post connection is disconnected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventor: Billy Joe Griggs, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140014607
    Abstract: A folding rack including frames that have a mounting element hinged to a support element, cross-support elements between the frames, and at least one brace that defines the unfolded angle between the mounting element and the support element. Optionally, the cross-supports include telescoping segments, thereby making the length of the cross-supports adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Michael J. MIKICH, Dan Colleti, John Rudberg
  • Patent number: 8590716
    Abstract: A drying rack having a wrap-around cover includes a support frame having at least one support member, an upper shelf, an intermediate shelf and a lower shelf. The shelves are spaced apart from each other and provide a stacked surface area for drying clothes, linens, garments and other textiles. The drying rack further includes a wrap-around cover that attaches to the upper shelf and extends towards the lower shelf. The cover may be fabricated from a heat absorptive material and may further include graphical designs for visual appeal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Mohammad Kazem Behjat
  • Publication number: 20130286323
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a liquid crystal display and a backframe for a liquid crystal display. The backframe is configured by interlinked linkages such that the backframe can be freezed in a fully extended position in use, or be collapsible when not in use in a way that the overall dimension of the collapsible backframe is smaller than the fully extended backframe. The backframe can be switched from a fully extended position under normal use, or a collapsible position under a transportation or storage. The collapsible position occupies less volumetric weight as compared to the fully extended position so as to reduce the volumetric weight when the backframe is in transportation and storage. As a result, the performance of the transportation and storage can be therefore increased, while the cost is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELCTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-cheng Kuo, Yu-chun Hsiao, Chengwen Que