Stands Patents (Class 211/33)
  • Patent number: 11937720
    Abstract: A hat organizer is configured to hold at least one baseball cap and is mounted on a mounting surface of a mounting object. The hat organizer includes a cap body limiting portion. The hat organizer defines a cap body accommodating space. The cap body limiting portion is disposed around the mounting surface of the mounting object to form the cap body accommodating space. The cap body accommodating space is configured to accommodate a cap body of the at least one baseball cap. The cap body limiting portion is configured to limit the cap body. The cap body limiting portion forms an inner surface of the cap body accommodating space. A radian of the inner surface of the cap body accommodating space is matched with a radian of an outer surface of a dome of the cap body to prevent the cap body from deformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Inventor: Xiaoxi Jiang
  • Patent number: 11925277
    Abstract: A cosmetic sponge holding assembly for holding cosmetic sponges includes a base that is positionable on a horizontal support surface. A plurality of support members is each coupled to and extends upwardly from the base. A plurality of holding members is provided and the plurality of holding members includes a plurality of sets of holding members. Each of the sets of holding members is coupled to a respective one of the support members. Furthermore, each of sets of holding members on each of the support members angles away from the respective support member that each of the sets of holding members defines a holder for holding a cosmetic sponge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Yehuda Gross
  • Patent number: 11653775
    Abstract: A wig stand system for keeping the style and shape of wigs comprising of a base, a connector, at least one arm, and at least one wig holder having a support, a cover, at least one body member, and a storage unit; wherein the connector bridges the base and the arm; wherein the connector includes a rotating member that allows the arm to rotate with respect to a vertical axis on a horizontal plane; wherein the wig holder is configured to receive a wig; wherein the cover and the body member are configured to receive the insertion of one or more pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventors: Efraim Rutta, Ruth Toporowitz
  • Patent number: 11486083
    Abstract: The Sock Joining Device (200) provides for an efficient way to place sock-pairs (150) into a joined state that is pleasing to the eye, that remain in this joined state and specifically takes into account socks (100) with a heel section (110). The Sock Joining Device (200) comprises a volume (300), a pole (400). The Sock Joining Device (200) may further comprise a means for holding upright the pole (500).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Gabriela Doyle
  • Patent number: 11304498
    Abstract: A mechanical device used to organize, store, style and transport multiple wigs is disclosed. This device allows for you to store and organize multiple wigs on a space saving device. This device also allows you to adjust devices height to accommodate most hair lengths. This invention allows the user to transport multiple wigs securely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventor: Iyabo Moriene Duffus
  • Patent number: 11076708
    Abstract: Apparatus for moving articles comprising a support panel (12) with a mainly flat development; a conveying member (13) associated with said support panel (12), with a closed-loop development and provided with a plurality of attachment portions (14) installed protruding with respect to a first surface (15) of said support panel (12); a drive member (16) associated with said first surface (15) of said support panel (12) and configured to move said conveying member (13) in a closed travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Inventor: Augusto Santicchi
  • Patent number: 10492591
    Abstract: A haircare item drying platform (HIDP) that functions as a free standing device or in combination with an over-head blow dryer to dry haircare items such as brushes, combs or human hair. The HIDP includes a disk with a center section that is either a solid uniform material or is made of a mesh material. A haircare item is placed on the center section or is inserted through and maintained within an opening on the center section. The HIDP with haircare items thereon is placed on a surface and elevated by at least three removably attached legs, or attachment means are utilized for securing the HIDP to the head opening on the over-head blow dryer. The haircare items can then air dry from ambient air, can have heated air applied from a hand-held blow dryer, or are dried from heated air applied onto the HIDP from the over-head blow dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Inventor: Alina Girod
  • Patent number: 10266158
    Abstract: An improved jack pad for supporting a jack foot having a foot plate includes a body having an upper surface and a lower surface joined by a side wall, and defining a recess configured for receiving the foot plate and having a retaining lip for securing the foot plate therein. The jack pad may provide for the drainage of water from the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: ORIGEN RV ACCESSORIES LTD.
    Inventors: Gordon Wilson, Devon Wilson, Warren Blatz
  • Patent number: 10219605
    Abstract: The wig tree is configured for use with a hairpiece. The wig tree is configured to sit on a tabletop or other supporting surface. The wig tree is a stand upon which one or more hairpieces are stored. The wig tree is adjustable such that the number of hairpieces stored on the wig tree is adjustable. The wig tree comprises a telescopic stanchion, a pedestal, and a plurality of hangers. The telescopic stanchion attaches the pedestal to the plurality of hangers. Each of the plurality of hangers removably attaches to the telescopic stanchion. The span of the telescopic stanchion is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventor: Belva Love
  • Patent number: 9687102
    Abstract: A curtain hanger for hanging a curtain. The curtain hanger can be inserted into a pocket of a curtain. The curtain hanger can include a plurality of teeth or barbs that engage vertical stitches and/or pleats at edges of the pocket to hold the curtain hanger in the pocket. The teeth can be arranged at different widths and/or different angles such that the curtain hanger can be pinched to fit into pockets of different widths. The teeth can also be angled upwardly such that a tugging force on the curtain spreads the teeth apart and forces them into stronger engagement with the vertical stitches and/or pleats at the edges of the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Kenneth Slyter
  • Patent number: 9538831
    Abstract: The stand for supporting wigs is a device that is adapted to support a plurality of wigs thereon. The stand includes a base from which a plurality of support members extends telescopically. The plurality of support members extends vertically. Each of the plurality of support members includes an armature that extends laterally over to a wig holder. The wig holder is a hemispherically-shaped object that is adapted to receive a wig thereon. The wig holders are able to be raised and rotated to differing locales with respect to one another so as to not interfere with wigs being supported on the plurality of wig holders. The plurality of support members are able to rotate about a vertical axis so as to adjust the position of the armature and the wig holder with respect to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Inventor: Theresa Tracy
  • Patent number: 9161599
    Abstract: A hat case assembly for protecting a hat while traveling includes a housing that has a bottom wall and a perimeter wall is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. A cover is pivotally coupled to the perimeter wall of the housing. The cover is positioned in an open position exposing an interior of the housing or in a closed position covering the interior of the housing. A mount is positioned within the housing and is mounted on an interior surface of the bottom wall. The mount is configured to releasably engage a hat and retain the hat on the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel Shelton
  • Patent number: 8379231
    Abstract: A display apparatus that has a display screen visible from a back face or a side face of an image forming apparatus is disposed on at least one side face of an image forming apparatus case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Nakai, Satoshi Machino, Kenzoh Yoshida, Hiroyuki Sawai, Osamu Ueda
  • Patent number: 8302339
    Abstract: A display system utilizing a graphics box as a primary component is disclosed. The graphics box greatly increases the flexibility and aesthetic appeal of displayed graphics cards. The ability to mass produce the graphics box, use multiple graphics boxes to deliver displays of different size and information content and, especially, the ability to reuse the graphics boxes, means that costs of the disclosed display system are relatively low and are achievable without a decrease in the aesthetic appeal of the entire display. Structures for supporting the graphics box to further increase the flexibility of the display system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventors: Randy Pender, Van Stry Erik
  • Publication number: 20100230368
    Abstract: A display stand for displaying hats having a plurality of rotatable sections which rotate about a central support wherein each section may comprise a plurality of downwardly sloped trays wherein the central support is fixed to a surrounding structure which is enclosed by panels and a door which may be lockable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: G. Kiniski Slade
  • Patent number: 6702129
    Abstract: An expandable clothes support structure (10) including a base member (20) provided with a top panel (24) having a hollow collar element (25) dimensioned to receive the lower end (31) of a main support post member (30) provided with a plurality of movable support units (13). Each support unit (13) includes a main support arm member (60) pivotally secured on one end (61) to the main support post member (30) and having an extension arm element (63) telescopically received in the other end (62) of the support arm member (60) such that a lip (64) on the extension arm element (63) may be disposed at different lateral distances from the main support post member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventor: Peggy R. Harris
  • Patent number: 6578716
    Abstract: A combination hat rack structure includes a domed housing, a support seat, and a frame. The combination hat rack structure may provide a plane display effect, may be suspended on the wall, and may be disposed in an inclined manner, thereby enhancing the versatility of the combination hat rack structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Wisdom Hat & Cap Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chang-Min Wei
  • Patent number: 6367749
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stand base comprising a central hub and a plurality of legs removably attached to the central hub. Each of the legs depends radially outward and downwardly from the central hub. The base stand is adapted to receive the central vertical support of a display rack and provide both lateral and vertical support thereto. The plurality of legs may be detached from the central hub and packaged together in a nested configuration that is compact for shipping and storage. Each of the plurality of legs has an arcuate shape so that the plurality of legs provide a natural resiliency and upward bias when a load is placed on the display rack. The base provides support in either a normal-load mode or a high-load mode for improved vertical and lateral support of the display rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Southern Imperial, Inc.
    Inventor: Stanley C. Valiulis
  • Patent number: 6311879
    Abstract: A cap storage and bill shape maintenance device (10) is adapted to receive the bills of a plurality of baseball or similar type caps, and to maintain the curvature of the bills of those caps. A main body (20) is formed of substantially mirror image front and back halves (30), (50) connected by a plurality of peg and socket or similar fastening structures. A plurality of generally horseshoe-shaped bill slots is defined in the main body. Two feet (70), (80) are attachable to the lower edge to support the main body in a vertical orientation. A hanger (90) attaches to a upper edge of the main body, and allows the device to be supported by the upper edge of a door, a rod in a closet, or other supporting structure. In use, by curving the bill of a cap, such as a baseball cap, the bill may be inserted into the bill slot. Time spent by the bill of the cap in the bill slot tends to overcome the resilience of the bill, allowing it to retain the rounded shape for hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventors: Jerry H. Rigler, Brenda J. Rigler
  • Patent number: 5885075
    Abstract: A dispenser and method for storing and dispensing orthodontic arch wires of arcuate configuration, having first and second pairs of opposed side walls of generally rectangular disposition closed by a bottom wall and an opposed top wall to store arch wires in a stacked relationship generally parallel to the first pair of side walls, the top wall having an opening at least slightly shorter than the base width of said arch wire, such that the arch wire will protrude only a distance from the dispenser sufficient to be grabbed and pulled when removed from the dispenser through said opening and the second pair of opposed side walls constructed and arranged to maintain the apex of the stored arch wire orientated toward the dispenser opening such that the arch wires can be dispensed without contaminating the remaining arch wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventor: Margo Kay Brilliant
  • Patent number: 5868368
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing and forming baseball and softball gloves according to the principles of the present invention which include a base with a permanently affixed pedestal rising from the center of the base; a sphere, corresponding to the size of a baseball or softball, removably integral with the top of the pedestal; and a means for securing the baseball or softball glove to said sphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Inventor: Neil MacDonald
  • Patent number: 5772049
    Abstract: A collapsible hat support device adapted to support a hat having a crown and brim on a support surface. The support device comprises a base adapted for stable support on a substantially flat support surface and a continuous, elongated hat support arm pivotally connected to the base. The support arm is movable between a lowered storage position adjacent the base and a raised hat support position. The support arm is adapted to be received within and engage the interior portion of the hat crown for support of the hat with the brim in spaced relation from the support surface. A means for releasably securing the hat support arm in at least the raised hat support position is included. This securement means may be flexible wire connectors used to connect the arm to the base. At least one hook support member is operatively connected to the base for supporting the base from a nail, door top or other horizontal surface and against an upright surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Inventor: Mark J. Randone
  • Patent number: 5727694
    Abstract: A stand for supporting a conventional baseball-style cap consisting of a hole in the stand. The hole is circular in shape, with linear horizontal extensions. A plurality of the holes can be set in a self-supporting stand, thereby allowing caps to be stored or displayed in the stands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Inventor: James Duane Larson
  • Patent number: 5678698
    Abstract: A baseball bat rack (10) for baseball hats (12) and related articles (14) comprising a base member (16) and a stanchion (18). A structure (20) is for retaining the stanchion (18) upon the base member (16). A plurality of pegs (22) are provided. A facility (24) is for mounting inner ends of the pegs (22) at evenly spaced vertical intervals within the stanchion (180 at opposite sides thereof, so that the baseball hats (12) and related articles (14) can be hung on the pegs (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventor: Derek L. Cabral
  • Patent number: 5624041
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a display for billed caps which functions to suspend a cap either above a counter top via a cross-shaped base or via a string in order to rotate while operating to display a cap. The display includes first and second paperboard members which are interlocked via slots to form a skeleton crown supporting frame disposed interiorly of the cap and a suspension system located exteriorly above or below the cap to be displayed. The skeleton crown supporting frame functions to maintain the crown of the cap to be displayed in an appealing expanded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: Cornerstone Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert F. Van Druff, Jr., Richard M. Fossum, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5566837
    Abstract: A hat rack including a vertical rod with a loop at the top for hanging the rack on a wall. Separate rack sections are attached to the vertical rod, and spaced apart at intervals, each section for storing a single cap. A section includes two rods extending out from the vertical rod at an angle to each other forming a triangular shaped cap support structure with a tie rod extending between them for strength, and each rod having an upwardly protruding end for captivating a cap visor placed on the rods. A short rod is positioned above each pair of outwardly protruding rods, extending outward from the vertical rod in a direction parallel to an axis half way between the outwardly protruding rods, and spaced above them so as to be useful for supporting the top portion of a cap. The invention meets a particular need of those who collect numerous baseball caps and desire to have them individually displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Inventor: Greg Lema
  • Patent number: 5562216
    Abstract: A circular rack for caps. The rack comprises multiple rotatable cap fixtures. The fixtures each hold a plurality of caps for storage and/or display. The fixtures rotate about a central support pole. The fixtures may be adapted so that a double layer of caps can be held, that is, a first layer of caps oriented right side up, and a second layer of caps oriented upside down. In addition, a lamp or a decorative item, such as a sports trophy or a piece of sporting equipment, may be affixed at the top of the central support pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Inventor: Pasquale P. Falconio
  • Patent number: 5503312
    Abstract: A portable cage device for transport, storage and styling is disclosed which has application to wigs, hairpieces and hats. The structures in accordance with the invention uses a cage structure to establish adequate support, protection and a structure for manipulating head form to top of cage to accomplish styling of a wig. A vertical neck lever is pivoted with in the cage to a position on top of cage to become a sturdy styling stand. The cage structure is portable and compact. This invention arrangement allows for easy observation of a styled or unstyled wig or hat while simultaneously providing protection and support. The cage structure is lightweight, strong, easily assembled and/or disassembled for storage and/or shipping. The cage also allows for custom modification of cage dimensions. Assembly of cage requires no special tools, skills or materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Inventor: Gary Kassner
  • Patent number: 5303829
    Abstract: A cap support having a mounting member which can be affixed to a generally vertical mounting surface, such as a wall, and at least one cap support member which extends outwardly from spaced apart locations on the mounting member towards a common apex spaced from the mounting surface. The cap support further has a securing feature which secures the cap to the support. The cap support can also be configured to retain and position multiple caps in a side-by-side series.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Inventor: Susan B. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 5121842
    Abstract: A vertical post mounted to a base in an orthogonal relationship includes plural columns of clip members, with each clip member arranged to mount a cap thereto for display and organization of a plurality of such cap members. A modification of the invention includes flexible alignment rods wound about a spool within the post adjacent each clip projecting through an opening in the post aligned with an upper terminal end of each clip to provide underlying support for a cap member assocated with each clip. The alignment rods are retractably contained within the post when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Inventor: Malcolm Osborne
  • Patent number: 5082121
    Abstract: A hat caddy for holding a hat in substantial wearing position is formed by a pair of substantially L-shaped arm assemblies pivotally interconnected in crossed relation for pivoting movement of their respective end portions toward and away from each other. Hat crown and brim support ledges on cooperating ends of the arms support a hat in crown upright position while foot portions on the other ends of the arm assemblies maintain them in upright hat supporting relation. The hat caddy may be folded flat for travel or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Grubb
  • Patent number: 4434897
    Abstract: A clothes drying rack having a vertically elongated cabinet with a rack set disposed in the upper end thereof moveable from a vertical position in the cabinet to a horizontal position extending therefrom. The rack set is disposed in the upper end of said cabinet and is supported by the door when the rack set is moved to its horizontal position and the door is closed thereunder. The rack set includes a plurality of arms pivoted to a fixture and moveable angularly with respect to one another. The drying rack may also include a second rack set disposed in the bottom of the cabinet and moveable from a vertical position to a horizontal position beneath the door when it is closed. The lower rack has a fixture pivoted in the cabinet and a plurality of arms pivotally attached to and extending from the fixture, the arms being adapted to pivot angularly with respect to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Inventor: Ralph B. Gelhaus