Special Article Support Or Rack Made From Sheet Material Patents (Class 211/70.1)
  • Patent number: 11503907
    Abstract: A tool storage system has a universal mounting bracket coupled to a support surface formed with a plurality of apertures that align with differently sized support arms that support a tool therefrom. The apertures are aligned along a common horizontal plane and the support arms have different heights that allow tools to be hung therefrom in a nesting relationship so that more tools can occupy less space or area relative to the support surface. The nesting relationship of the tools provides for a first tool supported by the first arm to fit within a space defined by the second tool supported by the second arm. In some instance, the first and second arms may be part of a pair of support arms, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Woodpeckers, LLC
    Inventor: Edward A. O'Halloran
  • Patent number: 11479401
    Abstract: A cushioning device and a packaging assembly for a base station antenna includes an inner cushioning member and an outer cushioning member. Each cushioning member comprises an inflated airbag. The inner cushioning member is configured to abut an end cover of the housing of the base station antenna and to surround at least one protruding member that is provided on the end cover within a cavity defined by the inner cushioning member. The outer cushioning member is configured to cover both ends of the base station antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Hua Yin, Hong Ye, Ying Zhang, HongJun Qian, Keyun Di, Yinqin Shao
  • Patent number: 11413106
    Abstract: A catheter storage assembly includes a case that is positionable in an open position such that the case forms a table. The case has a first half that is hingedly coupled to a second half. A plurality of pockets is each coupled to the case and each of the pockets has an open end for receiving objects commonly employed for catheterization. A plurality of first legs and a plurality of second legs are each pivotally coupled to the case. Each of the first legs and the second legs is positionable in a deployed position to support the case above a support surface when the case is opened to form the table. A plurality of closures is each coupled to the first half of the case for retaining the case in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: Gerald Purpura
  • Patent number: 11266236
    Abstract: The disclosure refers to a container for storing and providing at least one modular road paver assembly designed for detachable mounting on a road paver. The container comprises a storage system by means of which individual components of the road paver assembly can be positioned within the container in a standardized arrangement, such that the components of the road paver assembly can be checked for completeness by an operator by means of a visual inspection along a sequence determined between opposite boundaries of the container in view of their assembly sequence on the road paver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: JOSEPH VOEGELE AG
    Inventors: Ingo Herzberg, Dennis Hanfland, Jens Holfelder, Christian Jenewein
  • Patent number: 11198401
    Abstract: Tool holders for transporting implements such as lawn and garden tools, and configured to be attached to a three-point hitch such as a tractor hitch, or a regular hitch, or to receive such as those on an ATV or lawn mower, or the lip of an object such as a wheelbarrow or yard cart, are described. Also described are washers having triangular ears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventor: Timothy J. Tressel
  • Patent number: 11154133
    Abstract: A tool storage system has a universal mounting bracket coupled to a support surface formed with a plurality of apertures that align with differently sized support arms that support a tool therefrom. The apertures are aligned along a common horizontal plane and the support arms have different heights that allow tools to be hung therefrom in a nesting relationship so that more tools can occupy less space or area relative to the support surface. The nesting relationship of the tools provides for a first tool supported by the first arm to fit within a space defined by the second tool supported by the second arm. In some instance, the first and second arms may be part of a pair of support arms, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Woodpeckers, LLC
    Inventor: Edward A. O'Halloran
  • Patent number: 10765265
    Abstract: Culinary tool holders are presented including: a planar base; an upward sloping support member formed along a base edge of the planar base; a downward sloping support member formed along a peak edge of the upward sloping support member; a cutout disposed from and along a first portion of the upward sloping support member toward the peak edge and continuing to and along a second portion of the downward sloping support member; and an insert captured by the cutout. In some embodiments, culinary tools holders further include: a raised holder edge disposed along a perimeter defined by the planar base, the upward sloping support member, and the downward sloping support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Inventor: Mitchell Leighton Joe
  • Patent number: 10614651
    Abstract: A golf club dispenser comprises a vending subsystem, an information panel, and a golf club dispenser. The vending subsystem is configured to vend at least one golf club to a golfer through one or more suitable payment methods. At least one gravity slide is adapted to receive a golf club on the back side of the dispenser, and to allow the golf club to slide forward and downward until dispensed at the front side. A discharge assistant adjacent to the front side is configured to selectively release the golf club from the at least one gravity slide responsive to a control signal from the vending subsystem. The discharge assistant in different embodiments may comprise a sequential solenoid activation, a helical screw, or a rotating sprocket. In addition to the discharge assistant, a similar apparatus is preferably provided as an inlet assistant adjacent to the back side of the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Inventor: Rodney W. Knight
  • Patent number: 10593310
    Abstract: A musical instrument mute retention assembly with perpendicular mounting flange mount to a music stand at a parallel disposition with the ground surface, while also retaining multiple instrument mutes of various sizes and musical-related items in a level, upright disposition. The assembly provides a mute panel defined by mute apertures disposed in a linear, spaced-apart relationship. The mute panel also provides music item apertures disposed in a linear, spaced-apart relationship, and further being parallel to the mute apertures. A mounting flange fixedly attaches to the mute panel in a perpendicular disposition. The mounting flange interfaces with a gapped flange that extends from a sloped support panel of a music stand in slidable or fastenable engagement. Because the mounting flange is perpendicular to the mute panel, the retained mutes and music-related items are maintained parallel with the ground surface, facilitating access to the apertures and retained mutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Steven D. Klein
  • Patent number: 9771091
    Abstract: The ratchet binder rack is a storage case that is designed for use with one or more ratchet binders. The ratchet binder rack stores the one or more ratchet binders in the storage case. The storage case is mounted on a hand truck such that the hand truck can be used to move the storage case. The ratchet binder rack comprises a storage case and a hand truck. The storage case is attached to the hand truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Inventor: Manaen Gonzalez-Martinez
  • Patent number: 9338950
    Abstract: An irrigation system and method is provided that includes a set of longitudinal perforated tubing members, with each tubing member having a tubing proximal end attached or attachable to a proximal lateral fluid conduit and having a tubing distal end attached attachable to a distal lateral fluid conduit to form an irrigation array. Two types of cross members are provided, a spacer cross member and a tubing cross member. The cross members hold each of the perforated tubing members in a grid-like pattern forming a tubing/spacer array or a tubing/tubing array. The longitudinal perforated tubing may be cut to accommodate the shape of a landscape format. Methods are provided for joining or ending the cut portions. The irrigation array is created, attached to a water supply, and buried below the surface of the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventor: Carlos Alfredo Pujadas
  • Patent number: 9101167
    Abstract: A display carton for displaying a plurality of containers. The display carton includes a base having a front edge, and a back edge, a front side member extending perpendicularly from the front edge of the base and terminating at an upper edge thereof, a rear side member extending perpendicularly from the rear edge of the base and terminating at an upper edge thereof, the rear side member having a cover panel detachably affixed to the rear side member; an upper tray member having a front edge, and a back edge, the front edge extending perpendicularly from the upper edge of the front side member, the upper tray member having a plurality of first apertures; and a lower tray member, the lower tray member positioned along a plane substantially parallel to the upper tray member and the base and located therebetween, the lower tray member having a plurality of second apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC.
    Inventor: Scott A. Fath
  • Patent number: 8955697
    Abstract: A firearm magazine storage rack for holding firearm magazines is shown. The rack includes a housing having a back wall with a top edge, a bottom edge, opposing side edges and a bottom wall extending perpendicularly from the bottom edge. A plurality of bottom engagement assemblies extend from the back wall positioned proximate the top edge and a plurality of top engagement assemblies extend from the back wall positioned proximate the bottom edge. Each of the plurality of top engagement assemblies is positioned above a corresponding one of the plurality of bottom engagement assemblies with a space therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventor: Patrick Spilotro
  • Patent number: 8910911
    Abstract: A mount for supporting plumbing conduits on an agricultural sprayer includes a mounting base mountable on the boom arm at its proximal end and having a platform portion extending to a distal end. The platform portion has front and rear faces, and opposing side faces, the front face forming a base interface having a center groove running between two tracks. The tracks run from the distal end to a primary stop. One of the tracks has a secondary stop formed thereon located between the primary stop and the distal end of the mounting base. The plumbing mount also has at least one conduit bracket having a conduit retaining portion and a bracket interface configured to lock with the base interface. The bracket interface has a center tongue with skids on opposing sides. The conduit bracket is configured to engage the mounting base by interlocking the center tongue and center groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: AGCO Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle Chirpich, Glen D. Kroese
  • Patent number: 8882053
    Abstract: A mount for supporting plumbing conduits on a boom arm of an agricultural sprayer includes a mounting base mountable on a beam of the boom arm. The mounting base has a platform portion with front and rear faces and opposing side faces. The front face forms a base interface having a center groove running between two tracks. The tracks run to a primary stop and one of the tracks has a secondary stop formed thereon between the primary stop and a distal end of the mounting base. The plumbing mount receives at least one conduit bracket having a conduit retaining portion and a bracket interface configured to slidingly engage with the base interface of the mounting base. The bracket interface has a center tongue with first and second skids on opposing sides. The conduit bracket slides on the mounting base by interlocking the center tongue with the center groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: AGCO Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle Chirpich, Glen D. Kroese
  • Patent number: 8360273
    Abstract: A cutlery utensil dispenser having at least one utensil compartment and a dispensing mechanism is disclosed. Each utensil compartment is so dimensioned and configured to house a stack of utensils. The dispensing mechanism includes a drive member in operable communication with at least one driven member, each driven member being associated with a respective one of the compartments. Actuation of the drive member causes simultaneous actuation of each driven member that causes a utensil to be dispensed from each compartment in repeatable succession one at a time. Also disclosed is a cutlery utensil dispenser having an electric motor in operable communication with the dispensing mechanism, and a controller in operable communication with the motor. The controller includes a processing circuit responsive to computer executable instructions which when executed on the processing circuit facilitates dispensing of a utensil from the utensil compartment by operation of the motor on command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Dixie Consumer Products LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Reinsel, Brian Durant, Stephen J. Drabant, Thomas J. Steimer
  • Publication number: 20130001179
    Abstract: A rackable, collapsible, and stackable unit including corner posts being foldable inwardly and downwardly, side bars connecting a pair of opposite corner posts, upper end bars connecting a pair of adjacent corner posts, lower end bars connecting the pair of adjacent upright corner posts, a core holder located on the upper end bars for retaining one end of a core, a plurality of hinges, one connected at each joint between each corner post and the side bars, and hinged support braces pivotally and diagonally connected between one of the corner posts and one of the side bars to hold the corner posts in an upright position when the unit is opened and which, in combination with the hinges, makes it possible to fold the corner posts inwardly and downwardly so as to lie substantially flat against the side bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Alfred Knox HARPOLE
  • Patent number: 8317138
    Abstract: An eating utensil holder clip which attaches to a plate without scratching the surface of the plate, provides slots within an upper section formed of dense foam into which various eating utensils are removably disposed, and holds the utensils in a horizontal balanced position relative to the plate to prevent slippage of the utensils from the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventor: Robert E. Johnson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8100265
    Abstract: A dispenser box that includes a tilted or inclined top surface that defines a plurality of object wells that are configured to receive objects and secure them for shipping as well as display. The object wells are configured to secure each object on display as the objects are removed from the dispenser box, such that the last remaining object may continue to stand secure and in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: FXI, Inc.
    Inventor: David Farley
  • Patent number: 7931157
    Abstract: Display bins for sheet goods which are easily assembled and disassembled are formed of bottom panels, front and rear display panels for holding sheet goods at suitable angles from the vertical for display. The front and rear display panels can be removably attached to both the bottom panel and at least two support brackets for use. All the components can be separated and stacked in a flat package for shipment or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventor: John A. Palumbo
  • Patent number: 7721899
    Abstract: A toothbrush holder supports one or more toothbrushes in an equilibrium position between a retention cavity in an inclined base wall and a corresponding recess in an edge of a top wall. The retention cavity is preferably a hole in the inclined base wall and the recess in the top wall is preferably arcuate. The top wall is supported by a rear wall between the inclined base wall and the top wall. Support legs extending from the back of the rear wall allow the holder to be freestanding. Attachment means on a vertical upper portion of the rear wall allow the holder to be secured to a wall. The walls of the holder can be made from a single sheet of material, such as acrylic sheet or metal sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Edward L. Lambert
  • Patent number: 7712709
    Abstract: A device which may be mounted to a vertical substrate, and which is useful as a rack for storing flexible conduits, such as wires, cables, hoses and the like in an orderly fashion during their non-use. A device according to the invention comprises a main backbone portion, to which a plurality of fingers are attached. The backbone portion is substantially-linear in a preferred embodiment, and is mounted with its longest length dimension in a vertical orientation. Successive loops of a flexible conduit are looped around successive fingers of the device to provide neat and orderly stowage of otherwise cumbersome conduits. A device according to the invention is especially well-suited for storing garden hoses in garages or residential backyard environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventor: Mary Annette Winchester
  • Patent number: 7490726
    Abstract: A holder for soft toys includes a sheet of material that contains at least one amoeba shaped opening. The amoeba shaped opening is adapted to hold and align the soft toy when the soft toy is inserted into the opening. The soft toy is held in position irrespective of the orientation of the opening with respect to gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: Alexander Virvo
  • Patent number: 7422296
    Abstract: A point of purchase display includes a hangable display strip having a coupon dispenser box and a plurality of mounts formed from a single sheet blank. The products can be supported from underneath by support ledges and retained by holsters hinged to the strip at one side and slots in the strip. The ledges are simple flaps hinged to the strip at one edge joined by a tab and slot connection at the other side. The dispenser box is formed from a flap of the blank folded into five sides, one of which is hinged to the strip and two others of which have tabs that fit into slots in the strip. A strip-like flap of the blank fits through a cut out and forms an arched spring inside the dispenser box biasing a stack of coupons toward an opening for dispensing one at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: WS Packaging Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Williquette, Jane C. Robbins
  • Patent number: 6951283
    Abstract: The storage and transport system for collapsible tradeshow displays preferably comprises a crate and framework in combination with components of a collapsible display system. By providing a crate and framework for more vertical storing and accessing the components and for organizing the components as they are placed in the crate, users may more efficiently set up and tear down the display system where there is limited floor space. The crate is durable and the framework securely holds components in place for safe and secure transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventor: Troy S. Savoie
  • Patent number: 6719153
    Abstract: A storage rack for compactly holding elongated items such as garden tools, brooms, and the like. The rack is preferably one piece and uses the depth out away from the wall to hold multiple items. In one embodiment, the rack has an upper leg and a lower leg extending from the surface on which it is supported so as to support the items at two places to hold them securely in place. A second embodiment includes only one leg extending from the vertical surface on which it is supported. The slots in the one leg rack are shaped so as to support items securely. Both embodiments easily receive and release the items individually without having to remove any of the other items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: William R. Heneveld
  • Publication number: 20030116516
    Abstract: A transportable display which may be used for makeup accessories or other goods is adapted for free-standing table top use or for attachment to a wall, mirror or other surface. The display includes a display panel supporting multiple receptacles for holding, organizing and displaying articles such as lipstick cartridges, mascara cartridges, eyebrow pencils and brush applicators. The receptacles are attached to the underside of the display panel and have accessory openings positioned in flush alignment with display panel openings in the display panel. The receptacles include retainer end portions which cooperate with a base panel for supporting the display for use in a free-standing, upright service position. Suction cups or other attachment devices are removeably attached to the base panel for mounting the display for use in a suspended elevated service position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Paul Belokin, Martin P. Belokin, Norman P. Belokin
  • Publication number: 20030034315
    Abstract: A counter-top toothbrush holder is provided for holding a toothbrush in a stable equilibrium position. The holder comprises a base and an elevator section which is connected to the base and extends upwardly from the base. The elevator section has a receptacle member which has at least one open-type receptacle. The receptacle is adapted to receive and hold a toothbrush in a stable equilibrium position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventor: Amad Tayebi
  • Patent number: 6499608
    Abstract: A wall-mounted storage system comprises a generally elongated mounting channel having upper and lower rows or hook-receiving openings defined thereby. The system further includes a plurality of storage attachments which are selectively removably positionable on the mounting channel. Each of the attachments includes at least one pair of vertically-spaced, downwardly opening hook-elements. Each pair of hook-elements can be selectively positioned in a respective pair of vertically aligned ones of the hook-receiving openings in the mounting channel, with the variously configured storage attachments providing a highly versatile and easily customized storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: John Sterling Corporation
    Inventors: John R. Sterling, Richard G. Kluge
  • Patent number: 6457619
    Abstract: A truck bed mounted surfboard storage rack is provided which aids in the storage and transportation of surfboards via pickup trucks and vans. Two fold up arms have three slots in each one, with each slot being padded with a weatherproof foam material. When extended in the up position, the slots allow up to three surfboards to be stored in a horizontal position on their long edge. When in the lowered position, the invention folds flat against the floor of the truck or van, to provide the maximum storage space for other items. When secured to the frame of the pickup truck or van with mechanical hardware such as stainless steel nuts and bolts, the carrier can also be used for snow boards or other similarly shaped objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventors: Michael P. Werner, Carl P. Werner
  • Patent number: 6382864
    Abstract: A folder for receiving papers or other loose articles comprising a side panel and a retaining tab made of a generally flexible material and mounted onto the side panel. The retaining tab has a pair of openings formed therein, the openings being shaped and located such that a writing instrument may be received therethrough such that the writing instrument is securely received in the retaining tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: The Mead Corporation
    Inventor: Marc L. Moor
  • Patent number: 6336563
    Abstract: A cup-and-saucer hutch has a saucer case (1) with a case door (9) for containing a predetermined size and plurality of saucers (2) securely without falling when being carried from-place-to-place for use. A cup-rack post (5) with cup-handle hangers (6) for holding cup handles (7) of cups (8) is projected uprightly from a top of the saucer case. Optionally, a refreshment container (15) can be positioned above the cup-rack post for containing, sweetener, creamer, tea and coffee. The refreshment container can be positioned on a top of the cup-rack post or on pillars (16) extended uprightly from a case top (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Inventor: James L. Floyd, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20010003331
    Abstract: A storage rack for compactly holding elongated items such as garden tools, brooms, and the like. The rack is preferably one piece and uses the depth out away from the wall to hold multiple items. In one embodiment, the rack has an upper leg and a lower leg extending from the surface on which it is supported so as to support the items at two places to hold them securely in place. A second embodiment includes only one leg extending from the vertical surface on which it is supported. The slots in the one leg rack are shaped so as to support items securely. Both embodiments easily receive and release the items individually without having to remove any of the other items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Publication date: June 14, 2001
    Inventor: WILLIAM R. HENEVELD
  • Patent number: 6241208
    Abstract: A structure for mounting a hand tool in a hanging package includes a base plate, a semi-circular member having a neck connecting the base plate to the semi-circular member, the semi-circular member being provided with two tubular members at two ends each having an inwardly extending arm, two pins fixedly arranged two opposite sides of the base plate and adapted to engage with holes of the two tubular members, and a cardboard formed with an elongated slot and two holes at two sides of the elongated slot, whereby the base plate is first mounted on a back side of the cardboard with the two pins extending through the holes and then the semi-circular member is inserted through the elongated slot to a front side of the cardboard
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventor: Jinn-Juang Lin