Spool Type Patents (Class 211/85.5)
  • Patent number: 11407559
    Abstract: A pipe coil skid includes a plurality of beams affixably connected together to form a rectangular shaped base and a platform disposed within the base. The platform has a concave upward shape on its upward facing side when the skid sits on a horizontal surface, such that a coil of pipe positioned upon the platform contacts the platform within the base. The pipe coil skid also includes a first side rail coupled to at least one of the plurality of beams. The first side rail is configured to block movement of the coil of pipe beyond a boundary of the rectangular shaped base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Hamner, Max Reedy, Alexander Lee Winn, Peter Parker
  • Patent number: 10815546
    Abstract: A loading tooling for thermochemical treatment of parts includes at least first and second loading stages stacked one on the other in separable manner, each loading stage including a rack extending in a horizontal plane. The rack is supported by four legs extending in a vertical direction with the legs of the second loading stage standing on the legs of the first loading stage. The rack has a plurality of support arms secured thereto, with the plurality of support arms of the first loading stage presenting an arrangement that is different from the arrangement of the plurality of support arms of the second loading stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: ARIANEGROUP SAS
    Inventors: Frédéric Guichard, Jean-Pierre Maumus, Sébastien Chauffaille
  • Patent number: 10799041
    Abstract: A wall-mountable organizer rack having two or more vertical bars and one or more horizontal bars in which each horizontal bar has a rear central channel. The rear central channel of each horizontal bar has a channel mouth and a channel front wall, and the height of the channel front wall is greater than the height of the channel mouth for substantially all of the length of each horizontal bar. Bar fasteners inserted into the rear central channel from the vertical bars to fix the vertical bars to the horizontal bars may have at least one dimension that is larger than the height of the channel mouth to fix the fasteners within the channel. Organizer rack attachments inserted into the rear central channel may have at least one dimension that is larger than the height of the channel mouth to secure the attachments within the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Tag Hardware Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Stephen Lawson, Sergio Ullod
  • Patent number: 10556769
    Abstract: A spool wire storage device includes a cabinet body, a door for providing access to an interior of the cabinet body, and a plurality of U-shaped spooled wire storage trays mounted within the cabinet body. The U-shaped spooled wire storage trays include a U-shaped bottom shelf, and a U-shaped sidewall extending upward from the U-shaped bottom shelf. The U-shaped bottom shelf and the U-shaped sidewall form an open front portion of the storage tray extending between terminal ends of the U-shaped sidewall. The U-shaped bottom shelf declines from the open front portion rearward. A spool of wire is located in each of the plurality of U-shaped spooled wire storage trays. A base is located beneath the cabinet body. The base forms a first fork channel and a second fork channel configured to receive forklift forks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventor: Paul A. Weissbrod
  • Publication number: 20150114919
    Abstract: There is a storage rack includes a plurality of lattice posts that include first and second post elements arranged in a Y-axis direction at a first distance, and vertical lattice members connecting the first and second post elements; a post connecting beam that connects the first and second post elements of the lattice post; a horizontal support beam whose ends are fastened to centers of the post connecting beams to connect the lattice posts arranged in an X-axis direction at a second distance; a plurality of goods supporting posts whose ends are fastened along a central line of the horizontal support beam to be arranged between the lattice posts arranged at the second distance at a predetermined distance along the goods layering spaces; and a plurality of goods supporting beams whose ends are fastened to the goods supporting post to be arranged in a Z-axis direction at a third distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Wan Young LEE
  • Patent number: 9010551
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a wire access line drum assembly, comprising a tubular drum, first and second end portions, and a shaft. The tubular drum includes a first end, a second end, and an inner diameter of a first preselected size. The first and second end portions are coupled to the first and second ends of the tubular drum, and the shaft extends at least partially within the tubular drum. The shaft has an outer diameter of a second preselected size substantially similar to the first preselected size. Another aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a drum storage system. The drum storage system is comprised of a plurality of wire access line drums and a rack. The plurality of wire access line drums each have a wire access line pre-spooled thereon, and the rack is designed to receive the plurality of wire access line drums in a configuration to permit one or more of the wire access lines to be retrieved from the rack and transported to a job site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Maverick Precision Manufacturing, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenneth Michael Nero, Walter Thomas Coram, William Raymond Valentine, Kevin Bryan Lewis
  • Publication number: 20150034689
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for storing a plurality of coiled tubes as well as features for storing or securing brazing rods and other similar items. One example such system/device is modular and includes a rack support and bin-like units for retaining and providing easy identification and access to coiled tubing, such as coiled copper tubing of differing diameters. In this example, the bin-like units are attached ladder-like so as to form adjacent, angled receptacles for different diameter tubing coils, such that each coil type is quickly visable and easily retrieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Anthony T. STELLABUTO
  • Publication number: 20140339183
    Abstract: The present invention describes a thread spool holder. The device comprises a wall-mountable frame with a series of support shelves positioned horizontally across the frame. The support shelves are upwardly angled in relation to the back wall of the device, thereby enabling the spool to be held thereon. A user can place the spools onto the shelving in an end-to-end configuration for storage and can arrange the colors in a manner that enables the user to quickly locate a desired spool. The present invention provides an organized, accessible way to store thread, and allows the user to view the entire thread collection at once.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Judy Cash
  • Patent number: 8443989
    Abstract: A media rack system is disclosed that generally includes a rack configured to receive a plurality of components that are selectively connected via a plurality of media, e.g., optical fibers or any other wired communication link. An exemplary system may further include one or more media loop retention housings, which include a spool configured to selectively support one of the media, and a media loop retainer defined by the spool. The media loop retainer includes a predetermined radius for selectively retaining a loop of the media. The predetermined radius is greater than or equal to a minimum bend radius associated with the fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: James Walker, Jeffrey Duke
  • Patent number: 8413824
    Abstract: A folding wire caddy has a horizontal base member, a leg support member pivotally attached with a vertical axis at a point along the horizontal base member near a first end, such that the leg member may be folded to be parallel and adjacent to the base member, or to be at a right angle to the base member, a second leg support member pivotally attached with a vertical axis at a point along the horizontal base member near an end of the base member opposite the first end of the base member, such that the second leg member may be folded to be parallel and adjacent to the base member, or to be at a right angle to the base member, and one or more spindle members pivotally attached near one end of each spindle member with horizontal axes at points along the first length of the base member, such that each spindle member my fold to be parallel and adjacent to the base member, or at a right angle to the base member, extending vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Inventor: Albert Louis Cabassa
  • Publication number: 20130026120
    Abstract: Material holders for use with a structure (e.g., a stand, tool box, etc.) may include material holding apparatus configured to hold a roll and/or box of material. The material holding apparatus may be configured to hold various material in an organized, open, and unobstructed manner to provide convenient access to the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: INNOVATIVE TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Innovative Tools & Technologies, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130020271
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a wire access line drum assembly, comprising a tubular drum, first and second end portions, and a shaft. The tubular drum includes a first end, a second end, and an inner diameter of a first preselected size. The first and second end portions are coupled to the first and second ends of the tubular drum, and the shaft extends at least partially within the tubular drum. The shaft has an outer diameter of a second preselected size substantially similar to the first preselected size. Another aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a drum storage system. The drum storage system is comprised of a plurality of wire access line drums and a rack. The plurality of wire access line drums each have a wire access line pre-spooled thereon, and the rack is designed to receive the plurality of wire access line drums in a configuration to permit one or more of the wire access lines to be retrieved from the rack and transported to a job site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Kenneth Michael Nero, Walter Thomas Coram, William Raymond Valentine, Kevin Bryan Lewis
  • Publication number: 20120305508
    Abstract: A vertical roll wrap tray kit of the present invention includes at least one product tray, a plurality of spacer clips, a plurality of wire dividers and a plurality of push clips. The product tray can be attached to various types of retail display units. The product tray contains two slot walls which are sized to accommodate insertion of the wire dividers. The dividers are used to divide the tray into segments or compartments in which the roll wrap material is stored and displayed in a vertical arrangement. The width of the rows or compartments can be varied based on the diameter of the roll wrap product. Spacer clips are used to hold two adjacent dividers into place. The tray is angled slightly in a backwards direction to avoid accidental removal of the vertical roll wrap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Emory N. BROZAK, Anthony Santarelli
  • Patent number: 8286905
    Abstract: A thread spool holding device has a plastic base plate that holds a series of preferably soft plastic spindles that can be introduced or removed from the base and can be arranged as needed by sliding along a slotted track of the base. Each spindle can hold a threaded spool and has a cross sectional configuration for gripping the center hole of the spool. The spindle ends can also hold a bobbin in tandem with a thread spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Blue Feather Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Feather W. King
  • Patent number: 8042699
    Abstract: A cabling spool for guiding or storing cable, such as is often employed in network racks or other cabling cabinets or enclosures to organize cable layouts and store excess cable, includes a spool body and an end flange. The spool body has a surface with a radius, sized to prevent a minimum bend radius of a cable from being exceeded. The end flange of the spool keeps cables passing about the spool body from leaving the spool. The end flange may be attached to the spool body in a number of positions, e.g., in an upward position, when a majority of cables pass over a top of the spool body; in a downward position, when a majority of cables pass over a bottom of the spool body. The end flange may optionally be rotated relative to the spool body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
    Inventor: Eric Leichter
  • Patent number: 7992819
    Abstract: A thread spool holding device has a plastic base plate that holds a series of preferably soft plastic spindles that can be introduced or removed from the base and can be arranged as needed by sliding along a slotted track of the base. Each spindle can hold a threaded spool and has a cross sectional configuration for gripping the center hole of the spool. The spindle ends can also hold a bobbin in tandem with a thread spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Blue Feather Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Feather W. King
  • Publication number: 20110121529
    Abstract: A folding wire caddy has a horizontal base member, a leg support member pivotally attached with a vertical axis at a point along the horizontal base member near a first end, such that the leg member may be folded to be parallel and adjacent to the base member, or to be at a right angle to the base member, a second leg support member pivotally attached with a vertical axis at a point along the horizontal base member near an end of the base member opposite the first end of the base member, such that the second leg member may be folded to be parallel and adjacent to the base member, or to be at a right angle to the base member, and one or more spindle members pivotally attached near one end of each spindle member with horizontal axes at points along the first length of the base member, such that each spindle member my fold to be parallel and adjacent to the base member, or at a right angle to the base member, extending vertically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Albert Louis Cabassa
  • Publication number: 20110120964
    Abstract: A media rack system is disclosed that generally includes a rack configured to receive a plurality of components that are selectively connected via a plurality of media, e.g., optical fibers or any other wired communication link. An exemplary system may further include one or more media loop retention housings, which include a spool configured to selectively support one of the media, and a media loop retainer defined by the spool. The media loop retainer includes a predetermined radius for selectively retaining a loop of the media. The predetermined radius is greater than or equal to a minimum bend radius associated with the fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: James Walker, Jeffrey Duke
  • Patent number: 7866592
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a revolving rack for the distribution and storage of chain on spools and a method of distribution and storage thereof, and more specifically, to a revolving rack with multiple spools placed on removable spool holders attached to a manual or automatic rotating mechanism that is user activated to place a selected spool at a desired operative position for distribution of chain. The revolving rack including a rotating mechanism connected to a frame with two roller chains placed on bottom sprockets and top sprockets having a built-in mechanism to hold a selected spool at a fixed height. Spools are inserted in spool holders and then adapted on the revolving rack. A drive mechanism rotates the spool holders a desired position either manually or electrically. The revolving rack also includes a sturdy frame having an operative section for receiving the rotating mechanism and a fixation section with a forklift-type interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Drives Incorporated
    Inventor: TJ Taylor
  • Patent number: 7686259
    Abstract: A ringpost is disclosed. The ringpost includes an outer member and an inner member secured within the outer member. The outer member has a rib along an interior surface, and the inner member has a groove along an exterior surface that receives the rib. The outer member rotates about the inner member after the inner member is secured within the outer member. A ringpost assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Thomas Stanford, Robert J. Krisel
  • Publication number: 20090294388
    Abstract: A cabling spool for guiding or storing cable, such as is often employed in network racks or other cabling cabinets or enclosures to organize cable layouts and store excess cable, includes a spool body and an end flange. The spool body has a surface with a radius, sized to prevent a minimum bend radius of a cable from being exceeded. The end flange of the spool keeps cables passing about the spool body from leaving the spool. The end flange may be attached to the spool body in a number of positions, e.g., in an upward position, when a majority of cables pass over a top of the spool body; in a downward position, when a majority of cables pass over a bottom of the spool body. The end flange may optionally be rotated relative to the spool body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Eric LEICHTER
  • Publication number: 20090294386
    Abstract: A roll stocker includes a plurality of roll fixing units for fixing a plurality of rubbing rolls; shaft connection parts having a plurality of radially extended end portions connected with each roll fixing unit; and a rotational shaft for fixing the center of the shaft connection parts and rotating the shaft connection parts. A plurality of rubbing rolls can be rotated, and by keeping the plurality of rubbing rolls in storage in the closed roll stocker, contamination of a rubbing cloth due to external particles can be prevented, space utilization can be enhanced, and deviation of eccentricity of the rubbing rolls kept in storage can be prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Byoung Chul Choi, Jung Seung Kim
  • Publication number: 20090250419
    Abstract: A toilet paper roll holder assembly comprising: (a) at least one foldable sheet folded around itself; (b) first engagement means for engaging the foldable sheet to itself; (c) second engagement means for engaging the foldable sheet to another foldable sheet, or third engagement means for engaging the foldable sheet to supporting sheet, where the supporting sheet is not in folded form. The foldable sheets in their folded form provide closed space for holding toilet paper roll. The engagement means enables reversible assembling and disassembling of the toilet paper roll holder, and the foldable sheets and the supporting sheet are made of synthetic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Yuval Szegfi
  • Publication number: 20090159475
    Abstract: A dispenser for wrapping paper. The dispenser for wrapping paper comprising a pair of stands, each stand comprising a base section and a holder section. The base section has at least one, preferably four stability supports. The holder section is angled relative to the base section and has at least one, preferably four, substantially J-shaped notches sized for receiving and holding ends of tubed wrapping paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Jamie Limber
  • Publication number: 20090065457
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor covering storage and dispensing rack including a frame equipped with extendable members having castors. Floor lock anchors are also provided on the frame. Upper frame members of the rack support rollers in spaced relation and a crank or motor is provided to rotate the rollers to wind floor covering onto the rollers for storage. Perforated end caps are provided on the rollers to limit access to moving parts. An elongated cleaning head consisting of a pair of brushes is provided on a frame member. Floor covering passes over at least one brush when the floor covering is retrieved or dispensed to remove dirt prior to storage or reuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: John V. Kostigian
  • Publication number: 20080272075
    Abstract: A cradle unit for supporting metal coils, and other cylindrical objects, consists of two, parallel and separate saddles preferably made of polyurethane having an approximate hardness range of between 50 Shore A and 90 Shore D, which saddles are connected together via a pair of parallel steel angle-brackets that provide inherent structural integrity to the cradle unit itself, while still allowing the unit to conform to the shape or level of the underlying support structure. The single cradle unit may be as a mobile support-device, or may be bolted or otherwise attached to a surface for a specific location of the stored product. The cradle unit of the invention may, also, be attached to the bed of a transportation vehicle, such as a truck trailer or rail car, in order to provide secure, protective storage and location of the items. In this case, the nature of the resilient or soft material from which the cradle unit is made provides shock-absorption qualities for the transported coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: R. Bruce DeMent
  • Patent number: 7434820
    Abstract: A yarn storage apparatus that is portable, capable of winding and storing a plurality of yarns, and also capable of storing other items is disclosed. The apparatus is supported on two inverted U-shaped legs, each having omnidirectional casters. A plurality of removable and interchangeable spools are disposed between the legs. Each spool is motor driven in a choice of “wind”, “stop”, and “neutral” positions. Each spool is provided with non-slip coating and yarn orifice and yarn clamp, which can be selectively retained in open or closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Nicole Aliseo
  • Publication number: 20080149576
    Abstract: Merchandising devices are described for holding, displaying, dispensing, and organizing different types of products typically found in the rough electrical aisle of a retail store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Michael D. Onachilla, Toben S. Parker, Jeffrey D. Heuer
  • Patent number: 6899226
    Abstract: A container for goods having an axial dimension has a pair of supports spaced apart axially relative to the goods for supporting the goods. A reinforcement extends between the supports and is connected to each of the supports at at least four spaced-apart locations. The locations are selected so that a first imaginary planar surface connects a first two of the locations on one of the supports to a first two of the locations on the other of the supports, and a second imaginary planar surface connects a second two of the locations on one of the supports to a second two of the locations on the other of the supports. The two imaginary surfaces form a dihedral angle within the range of 10 to 60 degrees opening towards the top side of the container. Even if it has no top and bottom walls, the container is triangulated and quite rigid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Badger Plug Company
    Inventor: Ted J. Voissem
  • Patent number: 6776283
    Abstract: A case for storing and displaying spools of thread is disclosed. The case comprises two trays preferably connected by a plurality of hinges. Inside each tray are elongate spines that extend longitudinally. Pins connected to the spine extend in a direction perpendicular to the spines. Spools are placed on the pins when stored. The pins are sized to provide a friction fit with the hollow inside portion of the spools. A tab is connected to each pin. When the tab is depressed, the pin is raised, allowing easy access to the desired spool. The pins are connected to the spine by a resilient U-shaped joint. The entire case is preferably made of transparent plastic material, such as polypropylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventor: Fred Drexler
  • Patent number: 6523776
    Abstract: A wheeled dispenser for dispensing wire from spools. The dispenser has a rectangular frame, three stationary vertical posts, and two rotatable vertical posts each located between two stationary posts. Each rotatable post has a plurality of laterally projecting rods for supporting spools. The rotatable post can be rotated to a first position such that the rods are accessible for loading spools, and rotated to a second position wherein each rod can latch to an adjacent stationary post, with the spools held parallel so that they all pay out wire in one direction. The dispenser has wheels and a handle which can incline relative to the frame. A pin arranged to close a clevis secures the handle in a substantially upright position relative to the frame. The frame has upright stanchions bearing receptacles disposed to enable bars to span two stanchions and be held in the receptacles in a horizontal position, so that additional spools can be carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Doyle W. Elder
  • Patent number: 6505748
    Abstract: A rack for dispensing and storing spooled material. The rack has at least one platform for storing the spooled material, a support for maintaining the platform above the floor level, a pair of arms attached to the platform, and an axle for rotatably receiving the spooled material for dispensing there from. The axle is substantially horizontally supported by the arms away from a peripheral edge of the platform. In one embodiment, the arms include a plurality of notches for supporting the axle in one of a plurality of positions spaced from the platform. In another embodiment, the axle has one end pivotally attached to one of the arms and the other end received in a notch in the other arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Inventor: Michael D. Ward
  • Patent number: 6422504
    Abstract: In the wiring industry is often necessary to either run a number of individual wires together as a bundle or to use a variety of different types of wire on a regular basis. In either case it is cumbersome to have to handle a number of individual spools of wire while working on an installation. Therefore, the present invention presents an easily maneuvered, four wheeled cart upon which a number of spools of wire, or other spooled material, of either like size or different sizes, can be rotatably mounted along inclined plane such that wires can be pulled from multiple spools without becoming entangled one with another. A wire guide aids in bringing the various wires together as a bundle for pulling as a single unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Doyle W. Elder
  • Publication number: 20010054596
    Abstract: A rack is provided for dispensing and storing spooled material. The rack has at least one platform for storing spooled material, a support for maintaining the platform above the floor level, and an axle for rotatably receiving the spools. The axle is at least substantially horizontally displaced from the peripheral edge of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventor: Michael D. Ward
  • Patent number: 6279763
    Abstract: A collapsible and stackable pallet rack is provided for shipping and storing heavy roll goods having a central mandrel. The rack includes two pairs of adjacent and opposite upright corner posts being foldable inwardly and downwardly. Two side bars connect together the pair of opposite upright corner posts. There are also two pairs of upper and lower end bars. Each pair of end bars connect together one pair of adjacent upright corner posts. On top of each upper end bar, there is one cradle positioned centrally thereon for receiving one end of the central mandrel. A holddown plate is fastened on top of each cradle. Two pairs of hinge plates connect the two pairs of corner posts with the two side bars. This rack provides a shipping unit that prevents damage to heavy roll goods during transit and simultaneously provides a cost-effective stackable storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Inventor: Jeffrey Bush
  • Patent number: 6170672
    Abstract: A rack for protecting and storing anilox rolls and the like. The rack includes a base and a protective environment. A support structure is mounted on the base but within the protective environment. The support structure is provided with support members for releasably supporting delicate rolls, such as anilox rolls. The rack minimizes the incidence of damage to anilox or other delicate rolls during storage, and permits safer removal of the rolls from the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Inventor: Michael R. Boettcher