Wall Or Window Patents (Class 211/87.01)
  • Patent number: 8745948
    Abstract: An assembly for wall covering, includes a fastening structure provided with a body, an anchoring face, recesses having an insertion portion, two facing parallel upper reception portions, two facing parallel lower reception portions, and two support blocks, each block bordered in part by one of the upper and lower edges of the insertion portion and by the upper and lower reception portions. A fastening interface is configured to be attached to a covering element and to be mounted on the structure, which interface includes three branches, two of these branches projecting from a first branch configured to be inserted into the insertion portion then slid against a face of the body along a block and with the other branches being configured to be received in the upper or lower portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: Shigeru Ban
  • Patent number: 8739979
    Abstract: A bicycle support that when attached to a vertical surface can support a wheel of a bicycle upright and support the bicycle upright with the wheels of the bicycle resting on a horizontal surface. The bicycle support has opposed projections having support parts between which the tire and rim of a bicycle can be received and supported, retaining parts to help retain the tire of the bicycle between the support parts, and guide parts for guiding a tire between the retaining parts and to a position between the support parts. The distance between the support parts is adjustable to support bike wheels with different width tires, and the projections are positioned at an angle with respect to the surface to which the bicycle support is attached that allows the entire bicycle engaged with the bicycle support to be positioned closely adjacent the surface to which the bicycle support is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventors: Brian K. Friemann, Jay A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140138332
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to workspace organization systems, and more particularly to wall-mounted systems for use in workspace organization. In one embodiment, a system configured to couple to a wall includes a mount configured to be detachably couple to the wall, the mount including a frame having opposing front and rear surfaces, and a panel detachably coupled to the mount, the panel configured to detachably support at least one accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dale Loree, Benjamin D. Rose, Stephen Sams, Arti Krishna, Arielle S. Boguslav
  • Patent number: 8720702
    Abstract: A merchandise pusher tray is provided. The merchandise pusher tray includes a base structure. The base structure is configurable for bar or shelf mounting. The base structure includes a pair of load bearing members for supporting a floor of the base structure. The merchandise pusher tray also includes at least one divider mounted to and adjustable in a first direction relative to the base structure. The merchandise pusher tray also includes a pusher mounted to and movable in a second direction relative to the base structure. A locking arm is provided for locking the pusher in a locked position and automatically unlocking the pusher from the locked position upon the exertion of an actuation force against the locking arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Southern Imperial, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas O. Nagel
  • Patent number: 8720705
    Abstract: A ribbon rack includes a retention base and a removable member. The retention base preferably includes an elongated base, a first hook plate and a second hook plate. The first hook plate extends downward from a first end of the elongated base and the second hook plate extends downward from a second end of the elongated base. The first and second hook plates are bent upward to form first and second hook ends. The first and second hook ends are sized to receive the elongated member. At least one figurine preferably extends upward from the elongated base. At least two holes are preferably formed through the elongated base to attach thereof to a flat surface. A second embodiment of the ribbon rack includes the retention base and an offset removable member. A third embodiment of the ribbon rack includes the retention base and an offset pivoting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Laura J. Merbeth
  • Patent number: 8708165
    Abstract: An improved apparatus configured to store different kinds and types of media cases and boxes includes at least two similar constructed apparatuses which are releasably connected together by at least one pair of mating connecting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: John M. Weiher
  • Patent number: 8695814
    Abstract: A rack assembly of storage bins has a back wall, series of vertical slots in the back wall, partition members having tongues for fixing the partition member to the back wall. Extending between the partition members are bin floors, the edges of the floor members located in slots in the partition members. The spacing of the slots in the back wall and of the slots in the partition members is selected to permit a range of spacings of horizontally adjacent partition members and a range of spacings of vertically adjacent floor members. By suitable selection of the spacings, a large variety of bin sizes can be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: MedAvail, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes van Ooyen, Todd Willick, Derek Bessette, Richard Panetta
  • Patent number: 8684195
    Abstract: A wall mounted storage system has a track, a plurality of vertical panels, a plurality of plugs and a plurality of shelves. The track is mounted to a wall for supporting the vertical panels. The shelves and panels form compartments. Each vertical panel has a cut out which matches the configuration of the track. The cut out has a front radiused section and a rear flat section. The track has a corresponding front radiused edge and rear seat. The cut out mates with the track at the radiused and flat sections. An opening is provided between the bottom of the track and the bottom of the cut out. The plug fits within this opening to prevent the vertical panel from separating from the track after the panel is attached to the track. The front bottom edges of the vertical panels are protected by bottom protectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventor: Vincenzo Caruso
  • Patent number: 8662463
    Abstract: A temporary bracket includes a mounting bracket, an absorbing dish, and a placing member. The mounting bracket includes a mounting body. A mounting opening is defined in the mounting body. The mounting opening includes a wide part and a narrow part communicating with the wide part. The absorbing dish includes a suction cup for sucking a surface, a neck portion extending from the suction cup, and a securing portion extending from the neck portion. The neck portion is disposed in the narrow part. The securing portion is used for extending into the wide part and moves to the narrow part to enable the neck portion to be disposed in the narrow part. The placing member is secured to the mounting bracket for supporting an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Chuan-Kai Chang, Tsung-Te Tai
  • Publication number: 20140053442
    Abstract: An accessory merchandiser for displaying products. The accessory merchandiser includes a modular unit including a plurality of first members and a plurality of second members, wherein the first and second members form a grid structure, a plurality of indicator marks formed on each second member, and a plurality of coupling members configured to removably couple the modular unit to a fixture. The plurality of indicator marks form a marking grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy G. Brasher
  • Patent number: 8640890
    Abstract: A bag rack system adapted to hang a bag by its handles in the open position. The bag rack system includes a pair of spaced mounts or brackets. Each bracket includes an arm releasably secured to a base. The base can be attached to a top, bottom, or vertical surface of an object while the arms are repositionable relative to the base to maintain a horizontal position. Each arm includes a cleating structure to maintain the bag in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventor: Andrew J. Schiller
  • Patent number: 8616385
    Abstract: The present invention features a dugout organization system for baseball or softball equipment for use by a participant in a dugout. The system features a generally planar chain link fence panel located in an erect position having a plurality of formed chain link fence wires intertwined to form a mesh chain link fence surface. The system features a base member having a top attachment tongue that projects out and away from a base posterior surface. The top attachment tongue features a top attachment tongue first groove located on a top attachment tongue first side and a top attachment tongue second groove located on an opposing top attachment tongue second side. The base member flares from the top attachment tongue forming a first side shoulder on a base first side and a second side shoulder on a base second side and then tapers approaching a base bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: John Doran
  • Patent number: 8596588
    Abstract: A cable and wire management device comprises a track and a plurality of hook members defining a runway for supporting cables and wires parallel to a horizontal axis when mounted adjacent to one another within the track. Each of the plurality of hook members can comprise a first and second mounting tab for selectively mounting the hook member to the track by at least one of the first and second mounting tabs. One of the first and second mounting tabs can be positioned on the plurality of hook members to mount the hook members to the track when the track is mounted to a vertical surface and the other of the first and second mounting tabs mounts the hook members to the track when the track is mounted to a horizontal surface such that the runway is parallel to the horizontal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Viable Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. Sikkema, Perry DeYoung
  • Patent number: 8579127
    Abstract: Shelves and other load supporting panels are releasably mountable between pairs of uprights by sandwiching the rear ends of the panels between an upper, rear mounting bracket and a lower, forward mounting bracket at each end of the panels. Each pair of upper and lower mounting brackets are mounted to an upright so as to be in opposed facing relation to another pair of upper and lower mounting brackets or an adjacent upright. A protuberance on one mounting bracket of each pairs engages into a corresponding indentation on the panel to prevent the panel being inadvertently slid outwardly horizontally from its position cantilevered from between the uprights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Henry V. Dyck
  • Patent number: 8528871
    Abstract: A slatwall mounting system includes a rail member and a mounting arrangement. The rail member includes longitudinally extending upper and lower edges, a longitudinally extending upper slot portion including a downward extending undercut a longitudinally extending lower slot portion including an upward extending undercut. The mounting arrangement includes a bracket member having a downward oriented hook portion and a mounting aperture, and a cam assembly having a mounting cam assembled with a user graspable cam driver, the cam and cam driver defining an annular groove for securing the cam assembly to the mounting aperture. The mounting cam is rotatable between a slatwall securing position for mounting engagement with the lower slot of the rail member, and a slatwall releasing position, in response to user manipulation of the cam driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Esnad Begic, Franco F. Daino, Michael Edward Hay, Gregory Jon Holcomb, Mike Malich, Alan K. Mangrich, Rajesh R. Wadhwa
  • Publication number: 20130227884
    Abstract: Disclosed is a port for a vertical wall, a multi-filter used therein, and a port support frame. In the port a cover is installed in a port body having an interior space. A plurality of body filter holes penetrate the port body. Soil in which plants are set is filled in the interior space. A plurality of vegetation holes through which the plants set in the soil are formed in the cover, and cover filter holes are formed between the vegetation holes at locations corresponding to the body filter holes. Multi-filters penetrate the body filter holes, the cover filter holes, and the soil. A support tubular body forms an outer appearance of the multi-filter, and a filtering case is installed in the support tubular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Green Infra Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chul Hong Park, Jae Hong Kim, Young Hwan Yun, Sang Min Kim
  • Patent number: 8517189
    Abstract: A shelving system which includes a plurality of uprights and a plurality of shelves, wherein at least one anchoring device is provided that extends rearwardly from an upright of the anchoring system to anchor under a skirting board. The uprights suitably also have base ends that, from rear to front of the shelving system, slope downwardly whereby the floor-standing shelving system leans rearwardly to lean in toward a wall. This system is ideally suited for ease of assembly and installation by, for example, tenants who have no tools for furniture assembly and drilling of walls and often have no permission to drill walls of their rented house or apartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: Mark John Donohoe
  • Patent number: 8511485
    Abstract: A display rack that permits a vendor of goods to display goods for sale in an advantageous way, that permits maximizing the number of items that can be displayed in a fixed linear space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools, LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Paul Carbajal
  • Patent number: 8500078
    Abstract: A modular bracket (10) comprising a mounting portion (11) adapted to be mounted to a vertical or horizontal surface and an arm (13) extending from the mounting portion (11), the arm (13) having a coupling formation (23) at its free end for coupling to a further member having a complementary coupling (28). The further member may comprise a hook member (25) which may extend substantially linearly from the arm (13) or be inclined downwardly. In another embodiment the further member includes an arm having a plurality of hooks for supporting fishing rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Peter Castellanos
  • Patent number: 8499525
    Abstract: A wall standard designed to attach to standard steel construction studs with self-tapping framing screws in the front and on the side of the device at predetermined spacings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: William Meixner
  • Patent number: 8453851
    Abstract: A display rack comprises a display rack comprises a base adapted to be mounted to a wall, wherein the base defines an elongate slot having a retracted end, an extended end opposite the retracted end, a first groove and a second groove, wherein the first groove is positioned between the retracted position and the second groove, and a tray having a fin movable with respect to the slot as the tray slides along the base between a retracted position wherein the fin is generally adjacent the retracted end and remote from the first groove, and an extended position wherein the fin is at the second groove of the elongate slot. The fin preferably extends perpendicular to the elongate slot and the tray is movable to an initial position where the fin is positioned in the first groove. The fin is preferably provided with a first flange with a first width and a second flange with a second width narrower than the first width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: James M. Ciesick
  • Patent number: 8439209
    Abstract: A user configurable container storage system using movable container-nest modules securely anchored to a backing allowing removal and insertion of the containers with one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Inventor: Giacomo Michael Pasquale Strollo
  • Patent number: 8434629
    Abstract: A track assembly for a shelving system is disclosed that includes at least two tracks. The tracks are configured to slide relative to each other in an overlapping manner. Each track has one or more fastener holes along a longitudinal length of the track and one or more portions protruding outwardly from the track. The one or more protruding portions defining one or more recessed portions on an opposite side of the track, such that at least one protruding portion of one track is configured to be slidably engageable within at least one recessed portion of the other track when the corresponding overlapping fastener holes are aligned. The slidable engagement of the one or more protruding portions of one track within the one or more recessed portions of the other track may thus indicate that the tracks have been slidably positioned relative to each other with their overlapping fastener holes aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Clairson Inc.
    Inventor: Julio A. Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20130098855
    Abstract: The invention relates to the device for displaying articles, comprising a mounting (2) which has an internal cavity (25) with a cavity opening (250) and which is intended for fixing on a supporting structure (9). The device also comprises a primary support (3) which has an end piece (30) that is designed complementary to the cavity (25) and which is intended to be hooked into the mounting (2) in the cavity (25) in a stationary manner with the end piece (30) inserted through the cavity opening (250). The configuration of the end piece (30) on the primary support (3) and of the cavity (25) in the mounting (2) requires that the end piece (30) is inserted into the cavity opening (250) in an end piece (30) position that is inclined relative to the horizontal with the free end of the end piece (30) being lowered. When the intended hooked end position between the primary support (3) and the mounting (2) is achieved, the end piece (30) is inserted into the cavity (25) to the maximum depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Visplay International AG
    Inventor: Andreas Ewald
  • Patent number: 8403156
    Abstract: An organizer for storing and displaying a plurality of canisters along a vertical surface includes a support structure and a plurality of wall-mounting brackets. The support structure includes a large rectangular body with a plurality of equally-spaced circular apertures on front and back surfaces, allowing for the insertion of desired cylindrical objects for storage and display. Each of the wall-mounting brackets further provides an outwardly extending tabs facing upwards, thereby allowing a user to set the apertures of the shelf on the brackets for secure mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Ryan K. Boone
  • Patent number: 8360254
    Abstract: A support structure may be mounted to an existing vertical support. In an embodiment, the support structure may include a plurality of horizontal support members. Two or more vertical uprights are mounted to the horizontal supports. The vertical uprights and one of the horizontal support members provide channels for retaining a peg board panel in position. The support structure may be configured so as to cause the peg board panel to at an angle compared to the vertical supports. Multiple support structures may be coupled together to provide runs of peg board panels. Furthermore, the peg board panel may include a graphic that correspond to products being supported by the peg board panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: RTC Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Howard Topping, Jeff Fridrich
  • Publication number: 20120325759
    Abstract: Systems and methods are herein disclosed for holding a bottle (e.g., a wine bottle) at an angle that facilitates viewing the wine bottle label. The bottle holder may also include illuminating elements for casting viewing light upon the label of a wine bottle and to enhance viewing of the wine bottle shape, texture, and color. Such illuminating elements can be oriented upwards or downwards in order to cast last on the wine bottle above or below the illuminating elements. The bottle holder has at least two components: an elongated support member (bottle support member) and a wall mount. The wall mount can be fixed to a wall and the bottle support member can be secured to the wall mount. The wall mount and bottle support member can also include wiring and electrical connections to enable use of illuminating elements on the bottle support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Darryl Hogeback
  • Patent number: 8267363
    Abstract: A slatwall mounting system includes a rail member and a mounting arrangement. The rail member includes longitudinally extending upper and lower edges, a longitudinally extending upper slot portion including a downward extending undercut a longitudinally extending lower slot portion including an upward extending undercut. The mounting arrangement includes a bracket member having a downward oriented hook portion and a mounting aperture, and a cam assembly having a mounting cam assembled with a user graspable cam driver, the cam and cam driver defining an annular groove for securing the cam assembly to the mounting aperture. The mounting cam is rotatable between a slatwall securing position for mounting engagement with the lower slot of the rail member, and a slatwall releasing position, in response to user manipulation of the cam driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Esnad Begic, Franco F. Daino, Michael Edward Hay, Gregory Jon Holcomb, Mike Malich, Alan K. Mangrich, Rajesh R. Wadhwa
  • Patent number: 8251342
    Abstract: An aspect of the invention involves a wheeled sports board holder for hanging a wheeled sports board on a vertical surface, the wheeled sports board including a support deck with an upper portion supported by one or more upper wheels, and having an upper edge, and a lower portion supported by one or more lower wheels. The wheeled sports board holder includes a base with a front and a rear, the rear of the base mountable to the vertical surface; a wheel holder projecting forwardly relative to the front of the base, and having a wheel guide; and a clasp projecting forwardly relative to the front of the base, above the wheel holder, the clasp configured to hold the upper edge of the wheeled sports board towards the vertical surface so that the one or more lower wheels do not contact the vertical surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: David Carl Weiner
  • Patent number: 8245858
    Abstract: A sports equipment accessory holding device featuring a generally pentagonal-shaped base; an extension platform extending outwardly from the front surface of the base; hooks extending forwardly from each the first and second side edges of the base; a two-prong bracket extending outwardly from the bottom edge of the base, wherein the extension platform, the hooks, and the two-prong bracket each function to hold an object; a first mounting component extending outwardly from the back surface of the base; and a second mounting component disposed on the back surface of the base below the first mounting component, wherein the first mounting component and second mounting component together function to engage a fence for mounting the holding device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventor: John Doran
  • Patent number: 8240623
    Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for removably mounting a storage device on a slot track or slotwall panel having a plurality of slots having undercut sidewalls that form generally “T” shaped slats. The mounting bracket includes a support surface having a first “J” shaped hook to hook over the edge of a slat and into the undercut sidewall and a second “J” shaped hook to hook into a second slot and into the undercut sidewall. The mounting bracket includes a storage device connector attached to the support surface at a first end and has a second end. The storage device connector can include a lock rotatably mounted on the top wall adjacent the first “J” shaped hook having a locking member and an operator that is rotatable between locked and unlocked positions. A storage device can be coupled to the second end of the storage device connector. The storage device can be an actuatable holding system for a bicycle, or other storage device such as a basket or a storage shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Scott M. Collins, Craig R. Forest, Guy E. Garrison, Gilius A. Gaska, David E. Moeller, Michael J. Scherzer
  • Patent number: 8210365
    Abstract: A motorcycle accessory rack is provided which includes spaced-apart first and second brackets having a plurality of support rods secured thereto and extending therebetween. The first and second brackets may be secured to a supporting surface such as a wall or the like. The rods may be moved in their respective slots or openings or moved to different slots or openings to accommodate accessories from different models of motorcycles. Optional helmet hangers and jacket hangers are also provided at the sides of the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Loren D. Van Wyk
  • Patent number: 8191719
    Abstract: A rack assembly of storage bins has a back wall, series of vertical slots in the back wall, partition members having tongues for fixing the partition member to the back wall. Extending between the partition members are bin floors, the edges of the floor members located in slots in the partition members. The spacing of the slots in the back wall and of the slots in the partition members is selected to permit a range of spacings of horizontally adjacent partition members and a range of spacings of vertically adjacent floor members. By suitable selection of the spacings, a large variety of bin sizes can be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: PCAS Patient Care Automation Services Inc.
    Inventors: Wes van Ooyen, Todd Willick, Derek Bessette, Richard Panetta
  • Patent number: 8136775
    Abstract: A rack assembly comprises: an elongated main frame, a front surface of which is formed with a first display area, an inclined second display area, and a concave space defined therebetween, the first display area is defined with plural first limiting grooves and a longitudinally-extending first rail, the second display area is provided with at least one second limiting groove and an inclined second rail. At least one base plate is mounted in the concave space and includes a horizontal top portion for pivotally fixing a positioning sleeve and a longitudinal portion formed with at least one hanging hole for fixing to an object. Plural suspension members are detachably engaged in the first and second limiting grooves and each provided with an abutting portion to be abutted against the first and second rails, and a retaining portion to be engaged in the first and second limiting grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Vance Chiang
  • Publication number: 20120061340
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a trousers rack which uses the differences in the thickness of a thick upper portion and a thin lower portion above and beneath the waist seam line of trousers. The trousers rack of the present invention can be used in the following manner: a user holds the waist pair of the trousers with two hands, inserts the lower portion beneath the waist seam line into the gap between protruding support bars of hanging means, and releases the two hands from the trousers, such that the upper portion which is thicker than the lower portion beneath the waist seam line of trousers naturally gets caught between the support bars and the trousers can be hung on the trousers rack. The number of hanging means can vary as need, so as to increase or decrease a trousers storage space. Further, the width of the gap between the support bars can be adjusted in accordance with the thickness of trousers, thereby improving user convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Man Keon Park
  • Patent number: 8132680
    Abstract: An apparatus main body of a frame structure and an apparatus main body of a wall structure are formed separately, tray units 200 are attached to the frame main body and the wall main body, and magazine units 100 which are held by the tray unit 200 hold cigarette packs T. Since the two types of main bodies use the tray units 200 and the magazine units 100, the cigarette packs T can be displayed in various ways without decreasing productivity. In this way, the present invention provides a cigarette display system 1000 having a structure which can display the cigarette packs T in various ways without decreasing productivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Japan Tobacco Inc.
    Inventors: Norikazu Takashima, Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hiroshi Kawaida, Fuyuko Terakado, Tadahiko Mori
  • Patent number: 8123051
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a display fixture may include an articulable arm assembly that can be adjusted so as to retain items in a vertical orientation. In one implementation, the arm assembly may be mounted to a horizontal cross-member of a retail display fixture and may include two grasping arms that can be slidably adjusted relative to one another so as to contact the edges of a surfboard or wakeboard and securely display the item in an offset orientation such that the item is presented at an angle relative to a normal viewing direction. The arm assembly may include a pivot mechanism that permits the angle to be adjusted, optionally to a number of predetermined angular positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. Johnson, Sixto Beltrandy, Joseph R. Guggenberger
  • Patent number: 8084675
    Abstract: A guitar stand having supports for holding a plurality of guitars in an upright position. The stand also has a lid secured to the top of the stand which will pivot from an open to a closed position. The stand can also have a second lid above the first lid secured to the top of the stand which will pivot from an open to a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: John Covert
  • Patent number: 8066253
    Abstract: An embedment member of a foamed resin article such as a seat pad formed in a mold. The mold is provided with engaging projections and a pocket portion formed in or on an inner surface of a core thereof. A surface of the embedment member is positioned to face the core and the surface is superposed onto the surface of the core such that the projections enter into large opening portions. Then, the embedment member is slid in such a manner as to introduce the projections into narrow portions and wide portions, thereby retaining the embedment member to the core. In this state, an end portion of the embedment member is fitted into the pocket portion. To release the foamed resin article from the mold, the foamed resin article is slid in a direction opposite to the direction of the aforementioned sliding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: Masato Ohta, Teruo Iwai, Masaya Hiramatsu
  • Patent number: 8056735
    Abstract: An apparatus main body of a frame structure and an apparatus main body of a wall structure are formed separately, tray units 200 are attached to the frame main body and the wall main body, and magazine units 100 which are held by the tray unit 200 hold cigarette packs T. Since the two types of main bodies use the tray units 200 and the magazine units 100, the cigarette packs T can be displayed in various ways without decreasing productivity. In this way, the present invention provides a cigarette display system 1000 having a structure which can display the cigarette packs T in various ways without decreasing productivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Japan Tobacco Inc.
    Inventors: Norikazu Takashima, Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hiroshi Kawaida, Fuyuko Terakado, Tadahiko Mori
  • Patent number: 8056736
    Abstract: A golf club holder and display adaptable to the desired configuration of the user. The display includes a support member and a cradle, with the cradle being adjustably removable relative to the support member. The support member may accept different numbers and types of cradles, and the user can select the cradles based on the desired display configuration. The golf club holder and display is also adaptable to supporting both right-handed and left-handed golf clubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Cormark, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodrigo R. Dientsmann, David A. Forte, Walter R. Miranda
  • Patent number: 8037642
    Abstract: A multi-configurable furniture assembly including height adjustable legs, a height adjustable pedestal support structure, a variable height foot support for cabinets and shelves and a panel wall assembly where each of the separate assemblies have finished and high quality appearances after a configuration is constructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Duane F. Nagel, Joylene M. Battey, Anthony A. Stachowiak
  • Publication number: 20110226715
    Abstract: Storage systems and methods of use of the same are disclosed. The storage systems are configured to be connected to wall structures and to be modular in construction, so as to be able to use a plurality of horizontally disposed hang rails and/or a plurality of vertical standards, and/or modular storage components that are received on a hang rail or a vertical standard, or that may be connected directly to a wall structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: KNAPE & VOGT MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Todd Ed Alan Schwartzkopf, Daniel L. Krueger, Jonathan T. Moroney, Aaron J. Schradin
  • Patent number: 8001712
    Abstract: A system for supporting one or more contiguous overhead signs or portions thereof. The system includes a plurality of sign support members, and a plurality of connectors for coupling adjacent support members along a common longitudinal axis. At least one connector is slidably receivable by the adjacent support members in corresponding channels thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: T.M. Shea Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M Shea
  • Publication number: 20110155678
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wall rail system for a shelf system or similar, comprising at least one wall rail which is embodied as a U-shaped profile, comprising a rear part which is secured to a wall, two lateral limbs which are oriented away from the wall, one rear-sided cavity which extends in the longitudinal direction on the side of the rear part which is oriented towards the wall, and at least one connecting element for connecting two wall rails which push against each other in the longitudinal direction, said connecting element being received in a connected state of the two wall rails in the rear-sided cavity. The connecting element reliably connects, fixes, and aligns the rails in relation to each other without engaging in the usable space between the lateral limbs and the rear side of the U-profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Element-System Rudolf Bohnacker GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfram Haarmann
  • Patent number: 7950532
    Abstract: A mounting bracket configuration with two lower mounting locations and an optional upper mount and a flexibly resilient securement strap attachable thereto to securely retain a helmet such as those used by firefighters securely in place against a mounting surface such as the interior of the passenger compartment of an emergency vehicle, such as a fire truck. The present apparatus also includes a bumper construction for protecting a user from being injured by the protruding upper hook while also preventing damaging of the helmet itself during mounting or removal. A release lanyard provided for easy release and engagement. The upper hook can attach to a fire helmet directly and/or to the securement strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventors: Michael P. Ziaylek, W. Brian McGinty
  • Patent number: 7938278
    Abstract: A golf club holder and display adaptable to the desired configuration of the user. The display includes a support member and a cradle, with the cradle being adjustably removable relative to the support member. The support member may accept different numbers and types of cradles, and the user can select the cradles based on the desired display configuration. The golf club holder and display is also adaptable to supporting both right-handed and left-handed golf clubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Cormark, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodrigo D. Dientsmann, David A. Forte, Walter R. Miranda
  • Publication number: 20110068071
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a frame with vertical frame members and cross braces, a shelf with three-sided perimeter groove and under-shelf groove, a wire perimeter shelf support engaging the perimeter groove and vertical frame members, and a wire under-shelf support constructed to engage the under-shelf groove and the vertical legs in a stable arrangement. The assembled shelving system does not require tools or separate fasteners for assembly, and assembly is quick, easy and intuitive, yet allows for flexibility, customization, and adaptation for different uses and desired aesthetics. A variety of very different shelving systems can be constructed by purchasing different frames, shelves, and accessories. The system can be leaned against a wall at an angle, or fastened vertically against a wall. Shelves are angularly adjustable, height adjustable, and replaceable. A pair of systems angled against each other form a free standing arrangement, and can support a header panel therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Suman, Lynn Smith
  • Patent number: 7909184
    Abstract: A merchandising system for displaying products in a retail environment includes a panel structure extending upwardly from a floor, the panel structure forming a plurality of regularly, or uniformly, spaced insertion areas. The system also includes an annular cage supported over the floor by the panel structure such that it projects outwardly from the front of the panel structure. The annular cage optionally includes a first loop defining a front and a back with the back facing toward the panel structure and the front facing away from the panel structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Michael A. Whittier
  • Publication number: 20110049068
    Abstract: A storage rack is provided that exhibits an optical illusion that some of the items stored in the rack have disappeared in all or in part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Anthony B. Potter