Wall Or Window Patents (Class 211/87.01)
  • Patent number: 6491172
    Abstract: A merchandise display panel system includes a slatwall or wire grid wall having face openings for mounting of product displays and one or more spaced display panels in spaced and substantially parallel relationship. Mounting apparatus for removably connecting the display panels to the face openings in the slatwall or grid wall include elongated rails and bracket assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Commercial and Architectural Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Chance, Randy Breyer, Peter Byar
  • Publication number: 20020175132
    Abstract: A merchandising display supported upon a vertically extending surface. The display includes a substantially horizontally extending and rigid support having a first end and a second end, the first end engaging with the vertically extending surface. A substantially vertically extending display is attached to the second end of the rigid support and exhibits a substantially thin and flattened construction provides the display with flexibility both with respect to its own cross section and relative the rigid support. Pluralities of apertures are formed through the display and between first and second faces thereof. The pluralities of apertures further defining individual pairs of apertures extending lengthwise along the flexible display, the pairs of apertures are segregated into selected first and second closely spaced pairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Thomas M. Shea
  • Patent number: 6481585
    Abstract: A device for use in fitting a duvet cover comprises an elongate carrier (10), means (18) for removably mounting the carrier (10) on a support, and two releasable clamping devices(11). At least one of the releasable clamping devices (11) is mounted such that its position may be adjusted longitudinally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Peter Cloughton
  • Patent number: 6481581
    Abstract: A wall mountable rack for supporting and securing a skateboard, scooter or inline skate having one or a pair of wheels in proximity to each end of a board, footpiece or shoe by at least one of its wheels while allowing the board, footpiece or shoe and the remaining wheels or pair of wheels to hang below the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Thomas Sipe
  • Patent number: 6481584
    Abstract: A plastic pegboard includes a generally flat sheet of plastic material with multiple holes positioned at regular intervals. The sheet has a generally smooth front face and an opposed rear face. The rear face includes a ring projecting about each of the holes, as well as multiple ribs extending between some of the holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Richard W. Cantley
  • Publication number: 20020158033
    Abstract: A bathroom hanger in combination with multiple suction disk assemblies, a telescopic tube clamped between the suction disk assemblies, multiple shelves mounted on the telescopic tube, multiple arms extending from the telescopic tube, and a showerhead holder mounted on the telescopic tube. The suction disk assemblies are able to remain securely sucked to a bathroom wall due to pressure of a knob to a suction disk in each of the suction disk assemblies such that the bathroom hanger is securely mounted to the bathroom wall by the suction disk assemblies and the bathroom hanger will not easily fall from the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventor: Simon Chen
  • Patent number: 6464087
    Abstract: A shoe rack, for mounting to an upright surface or for hanging over a door, having plastic side frame members and at least one shoe retaining tier positioned between the side frame members. Each shoe retaining tier includes at least one cross-bar having a number of loops extending therefrom. In each embodiment, the loops are oriented in pairs for retaining pairs of shoes thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Publication number: 20020144964
    Abstract: A storage device for storing and organizing various articles in interior corners includes a frame having first, second, and third sides, wherein the first and second sides are substantially perpendicular to one another, and the third side extends between respective distal ends of the first and second sides, the frame further including one or more ribs extending between two of the first, second, and third sides to thereby define a plurality of open chambers in the interior space between the first, second, and third sides. In a particular embodiment, the frame is adapted to receive fasteners through the first and second sides to removably and horizontally attach the frame to respective adjacent walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Daniel P. Hurt
  • Patent number: 6460709
    Abstract: A storage device for storing and organizing various articles in interior corners includes a frame having first, second, and third sides, wherein the first and second sides are substantially perpendicular to one another, and the third side extends between respective distal ends of the first and second sides. The frame further includes one or more ribs extending between two of the first, second, and third sides to thereby define a plurality of open chambers in the interior space between the first, second, and third sides. In a particular embodiment, the frame is adapted to receive fasteners through the first and second sides to removably and horizontally attach the frame to respective adjacent walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Vertex International
    Inventor: Daniel P. Hurt
  • Patent number: 6439404
    Abstract: A multipurpose support includes at least one hook fixed on at least one slat. The support has one first and one second row of at least two mutually parallel slats. The two rows of slats are parallel to a common plane and the slats of the first row cross the slats of the second row. The at least one hook forms an angle of less than 45° with the plane. The hook is fixed in an intersection of one of the slats of the first row with one of the slats of the second row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Nicolas Steeg
  • Patent number: 6431374
    Abstract: A display unit having a relatively long, straight, leg and a plurality of hanger arms extending from one side of the leg. The hanger arms are equally spaced apart and parallel to each other and extend at an acute angle to the leg. One end of the leg is connected to one end of a base, the base parallel to the hanger arms. There is an article support on each hanger arm, the article support extending transverse to the hanger arm. Articles to be displayed are hung on the article supports, the articles parallel with the hanger arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventor: Robert Winikoff
  • Patent number: 6427855
    Abstract: The modular display system having multiple sections which would be placed around the perimeter walls of a retail store. Each section includes two posts for attachment of brackets which hold the horizontal shelves for the merchandise. Each post comprises two perimeter standards positioned vertically. Each perimeter standard is slidably engaged within a vertical sleeve for structural rigidity. Positioned at the bottom of each standard is a foot bracket which is secured to the floor. The height of the display system is adjusted by having a leveler adjustment screw which extends into the foot and into a leveler arm positioned in between the two standard sleeves adjacent the floor. Two outriggers extend from in between the two standard sleeves to an outrigger bracket which is mounted on the wall. Preferably, the two outriggers are positioned in the general vicinity of the top and the bottom of the vertical standards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignees: Labruna Industries, Incorporated, Ann Taylor, Inc.
    Inventors: Angelo J. LaBruna, Jr., Anthony J. Maldonado
  • Patent number: 6422400
    Abstract: A device for storing and displaying baseball caps having a bill or brim including a hollow cylindrical member of selected length and of selected internal diameter, with an internal and an external surface, and having first and second open ends. The cylindrical member is fabricated from translucent polymeric resin with a compressible clip member secured to the cylindrical member external surface at the midpoint for mounting the hollow cylindrical member to a support member. The support member is generally rectangular and hollow with an aperture for accepting the compressible clip member secured to the cylindrical member external surface. This structure allows the compressible clip member and attached hollow cylindrical member to be fastened in several orientations relative to the support member. The hollow cylindrical member may be sized to accommodate the brim of a brimmed cap at each end for increased capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Brett K. Miller
  • Patent number: 6415932
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a gun barrel rest, and specifically to a gun barrel rest for supporting both scoped and non-scoped guns in an upright or vertical position. The gun barrel rest includes a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion include a plurality of concave-shaped gun barrel rest recesses into which the gun barrel is placed. An extender is provided for increasing the distance between the vertical wall and the gun. The extender includes a tongue and a extender recess. The tongue is adapted for insertion into any one of the gun barrel rest recesses, and is adapted to matingly engage the gun barrel rest. When the barrel of the gun is inserted into the extender recess, the gun is positioned at a greater distance from the vertical wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Inventors: Jon Fiscus, Shelley Nehrt, Dave Story
  • Publication number: 20020074300
    Abstract: A tool storage apparatus and method of manufacture thereof is provided. Tubular extensions allow storage of tools designed for connection with tubes or cylindrical members. Tubular extensions are connected at an acute angle to a base. The positioning of the tubular extension can minimize the space required for storage. For use with swimming pool maintenance tools, space efficiency can be maximized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventor: Robert W. Sanders
  • Patent number: 6405881
    Abstract: A holder for assorted workshop articles such as tools, small parts, bolts, nuts, screw, pencils, and rulers. The holder comprises a wall hanger, a plurality of insert rings, a plurality of cup-shaped containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventor: Hong Ku Park
  • Patent number: 6378709
    Abstract: A wall-mounted shelving system, comprising an elongated standard securable to a wall and having a vertical axis, said standard containing a plurality of slots; at least one shelf bracket removably connected with said standard via said slots, said shelf bracket including means for connecting a shelf therewith; at least one shelf connected with said shelf bracket via said connecting means; and a plurality of spacers located between said wall and the rear edge of said shelf for preventing swaying and rotation of said shelf bracket relative to said standard axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Stuart Shelving, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Scott Stuart
  • Patent number: 6363645
    Abstract: An insert is adapted to be inserted in an undercut T-shaped slot extending horizontally along an exposed surface of a panel, the undercut extending parallel to the surface and including an opening extending between the undercut and the surface. The insert is formed of resilient material having a foot adapted to be extended into the undercut and a pair of opposed legs which extend through the opening when the insert is positioned in the T-shaped slot, the legs providing between them an opening communicating with the foot. The legs have flanges on their outwardly extending ends which flanges face away from each other and are spaced outwardly away from the surface of the panel on opposite sides of the slot when the insert is positioned in the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventor: Bruce A Hunter
  • Publication number: 20020030025
    Abstract: A wall mountable rack for supporting and securing a skateboard, scooter or inline skate having one or a pair of wheels in proximity to each end of a board, footpiece or shoe by at least one of its wheels while allowing the board, footpiece or shoe and the remaining wheels or pair of wheels to hang below the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventor: Thomas Sipe
  • Publication number: 20010054593
    Abstract: A sports ball rack connectable to a wall, the support member having an upper side, a lower side, an outer periphery which defines the upper side and lower side of the support member, and a plurality of concave areas formed in the upper side of the support member. Each of the concave areas are sized and shaped to receive a portion of at least one ball corresponding to the size and shape of the concave area. A mounting bracket is attached to the support member and extends along a portion of the back side thereof for connecting the sports ball rack to the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventor: Donald E. Grassman
  • Patent number: 6330950
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a hockey stick is displayed by fitting it into cutouts in each of two standard or simulated hockey pucks. In the first embodiment, a standard hockey stick is displayed resting in two hockey pucks centered vertically on a plaque. In the second embodiment, a goalie stick is displayed resting in two hockey pucks offset vertically to compensate for the different design of the stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Inventor: Steve Loika
  • Publication number: 20010050261
    Abstract: THE “COVER OUT, COMPACT DISC CASE DISPLAY” OFFERS, CASE OWNERS THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY THE ALWAYS DIFFERENT COVERED ARTWORK AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHS DESCRIBEING THE CONTENTS OF SAID, COMPACT DISC. THROUGH PICTURE ASSOCIATION, CASE OWNERS CAN EASILY LOCATE THEIR DESIRED DISC FROM THE “COVER OUT, COMPACT DISC CASE DISPLAY”, WHICH IS EITHER HUNG OR MOUNTED ON ANY VERTICAL PLAIN.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Inventor: Mitchell Edward Savard
  • Publication number: 20010050262
    Abstract: The modular display system of the present invention contains multiple sections which would be placed around the perimeter walls of a retail store. Each section includes two posts for attachment of brackets which hold the horizontal shelves for the merchandise. Each post comprises two perimeter standards positioned vertically. Each perimeter standard is slidably engaged within a vertical sleeve for structural rigidity. Positioned at the bottom of each standard is a foot bracket which is secured to the floor. The height of the display system is adjusted by having a leveler adjustment screw which extends into the foot and into a leveler arm positioned in between the two standard sleeves adjacent the floor. Two outriggers extend from in between the two standard sleeves to an outrigger bracket which is mounted on the wall. Preferably, the two outriggers are positioned in the general vicinity of the top and the bottom of the vertical standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2000
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Inventors: Angelo J. LaBruna Jr., Anthony J. Maldonado
  • Publication number: 20010047971
    Abstract: A merchandise display panel system includes a slatwall or wire grid wall having face openings for mounting of product displays and one or more spaced display panels in spaced and substantially parallel relationship. Mounting apparatus for removably connecting the display panels to the face openings in the slatwall or grid wall include elongated rails and bracket assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Chance, Randy Breyer, Peter Byar
  • Publication number: 20010047972
    Abstract: A display rack including a pair of substantially horizontally oriented members in substantially parallel spaced relation, a stop member associated with said first ends of said pair of substantially horizontally oriented members, a securing portion affixed to said second ends of said pair of substantially horizontally oriented members, and a carriage. The substantially horizontally oriented members each have first and second ends, the second ends of which are turned upwardly. The securing portion has at least one peg hook extending upwardly and rearwardly therefrom. The carriage includes a middle portion extending between and above the pair of substantially horizontally oriented members and a pair of engagement members that slidingly engage the pair of substantially horizontally oriented members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventor: Sheldon Plutsky
  • Patent number: 6325223
    Abstract: A display wall section having features that aid in the alignment and mounting of the display wall section to a support surface. The display wall section has a first end portion with an alignment member and a second end portion with a recessed section adapted to receive and hold the alignment member therein during installation of the display wall sections. The alignment member includes an inclined surface that leads to a hook portion that extends above a front surface of the display wall section. The recessed section includes an inclined surface leading to a protruding edge that extends from a rear surface of the display wall section. The display wall system includes a plurality of the display wall sections and U-shaped edge members configured to fit over the edges of the display wall sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Patwin Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Hannen
  • Patent number: 6315134
    Abstract: An easily assembled wall-mounted shelving system, comprising at least two elongated standards secured to a wall, with each standard having a vertical axis and a plurality of slots; a plurality of end brackets to removably connect with said standards via said slots, said end brackets including gripping means for removably connecting the end of a shelf therewith, with such gripping means consisting of a clamping member, a clamping foot portion, or a screw fastener; and at least one shelf connected with said end brackets via said gripping means. The end brackets also can serve other purposes such as the support of book stops. The shelving system is suitable for mounting a single shelf and can be used with standard rigid shelving. Spacers located between the shelf and the wall so as to prevent swaying and rotation of said shelf relative to said standard axis are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Stuart Shelving LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Scott Stuart
  • Patent number: 6315135
    Abstract: A wall-mounted shelving system, comprising a plurality of elongated standards secured to a wall and each standard having a vertical axis, said standards containing a plurality of slots extending along said vertical axis; a plurality of cantilever shelf brackets removably connected with said standards via said slots, said shelf brackets including blade portions; and at least one rigid one-piece shelf having ends slidably connected with said shelf bracket blade portions. Support means for aligning and securing a free edge of at least one shelf are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Stuart Shelving LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Scott Stuart
  • Patent number: 6311854
    Abstract: A tool hanging system utilizing a slatboard and an anchor block that is frictionally engageable with the slatboard, with the anchor block having a ledge and a channel to cantileverly support a tool hanger fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventor: David A. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6293414
    Abstract: A wall-mounted shelving system comprising a plurality of elongated vertical standards secured to a wall, each elongated standard having a vertical axis and a plurality of slots; a plurality of shelf brackets removably connected with said standards via said slots; one or more shelves supported by said shelf brackets; and a plurality of side panels supported by said shelves and serving to enclose said shelves at their ends. Each side panel has means for easily and removably attaching to the ends of said shelves and thus said side panels are suitable for both new installations and retrofitting existing shelving. An embodiment of the invention formed from wire is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Stuart Shelving LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Scott Stuart
  • Patent number: 6293412
    Abstract: An Improved Skateboard Rack is disclosed. Also disclosed is a rack that provides users with a safe, secure and easily-used location to securely lock their skateboards. The preferred rack is attachable to a base frame in order to provide a location to secure several skateboards at one time. In the preferred embodiments, the rack provides means for hanging a conventional skateboard from its trucks in a manner that is simple enough for an adolescent to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Inventor: Sandra Draper
  • Patent number: 6257424
    Abstract: A hanging system for wet bathing suits including a support plate. A trough portion is secured to the support plate upwardly of a lower edge thereof. A plurality of support rods extend orthogonally outward from the support plate downwardly of an upper edge thereof for supporting clothing thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventor: Ralph Miller
  • Patent number: 6253931
    Abstract: An oral hygiene product storage system that includes a product holding structure, a transparent holding structure cover and a toothpaste tube roller member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventor: Benita D. Starkey
  • Patent number: 6250481
    Abstract: A bathroom rack comprises a fastening seat provided with a female retainer, an article-holding frame extending from the fastening seat, a plurality of fastening screws for fastening the fastening seat with a bathroom wall, and a decorative cover provided with a male retainer. The decorative cover is detachably fastened with the fastening seat such that the male retainer of the decorative cover is engaged with the female retainer of the fastening seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventors: Ching-Yi Chang, Ching-Chih Chang
  • Patent number: 6230907
    Abstract: A wall-mounted shelving system comprising at least one elongated standard secured to a wall and having a vertical axis, with said standard containing a plurality of slots; at least one panel having fastening means on one edge of said panel to reversibly connect to said slots wherein said fastening means extend substantially the length of said standard; and means connected with said panel for storing and displaying items. Means for preventing swaying and rotation of said panel relative to said standard axis are also described as are slanted shelf brackets connected with said panel for supporting slanted display shelves. An embodiment is also described comprising at least two standards, at least two panels connected with said standards, and a shelf supported at its ends in spaced relation by and between said panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Stuart Shelving, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Scott Stuart
  • Patent number: 6220460
    Abstract: A bathroom rack comprises a base, a holding rod, and a cover. The base is provided with a plurality of first retaining portions and through holes. The base is fastened with the bathroom wall by a plurality of bolts which are fastened onto the bathroom wall via the through holes. The holding rod has a fastening end and an article holding end. The fastening end is provided with a plurality of second retaining portions. The holding rod is fastened with the base such that the second retaining portions of the fastening end of the holding rod are engaged with the first retaining portions of the base. The cover is joined with the base such that the holding rod is located between the base and the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Sun Tai Bathroom Equipment Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia-Cheng Pan
  • Patent number: 6216888
    Abstract: A magnetic rack including a casing formed with an internal receiving chamber in which a magnetic unit is received. The magnetic unit is composed of a magnet and two iron strips respectively attracted by and attached to two sides of the magnet. Each iron strip has a projecting section protruding from the magnet. The top face of the receiving chamber is formed with a slit corresponding to each projecting section of the iron strip, whereby only the projecting section of the iron strip outward protrudes from the casing. A bottom board is disposed on bottom face of the casing for enclosing and fixing the magnetic unit in the receiving chamber of the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: Chun Mei Chien
  • Patent number: 6209734
    Abstract: A wall mounting organizer is constructed to include a flexible mounting base having mounting holes for hanging and pockets of different sizes for holding small items, detachable small bags detachably fastened to the mounting base by hook and loop materials, and a dirty clothes collecting bag detachably fastened to turn-locks at the mounting base, the dirty clothes collecting bag having a zipper at a bottom panel thereof that can be opened for enabling collected dirty clothes to fall out of the dirty clothes collecting bag when picking up collected dirty clothes for washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
  • Patent number: 6202866
    Abstract: A merchandising display assembly mounted to and extending from an upwardly extending support surface, the support surface having an elongate and single slotted backplate with a plurality of spaced apart and linearly extending slots. A horizontally extending member is mounted to and extends from the support surface. The horizontally extending member in one specific embodiment includes first and second elongated portions and axially adjusting means for establishing a length between the elongated portions and in a further embodiment is formed by a single fixed and extending portion. An elongated display member is secured to an outer end of the a horizontal member in freely swinging and suspended fashion and extends in parallel fashion relative to the vertical support surface at a spaced distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Inventor: Thomas M. Shea
  • Patent number: 6199706
    Abstract: A merchandising display assembly mounted to a vertical support surface, the support surface having a number of spaced apart and apertured receiving portions formed therethrough. At least one horizontally extending member is mounted to and extends from the support surface. The horizontally extending member includes first and second telescoping and elongated portions and axially adjusting means for establishing an overall length between the elongated portions. An elongated display member is secured to an outer end of the second telescoping portion and extends in parallel fashion relative to the vertical support surface at a spaced distance. The axially adjusting means permit the display member to be adjusted to a desired spaced position relative to the vertical support surface and the display member is capable of supporting large volumes of small sized merchandise without obscuring additional merchandise located on the vertical support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Inventor: Thomas M. Shea
  • Patent number: 6196398
    Abstract: A hanging apparatus is disclosed comprising a first end pole and a second end pole with a plurality of middle poles therebetween in axial alignment. Positioned between and pivotably mounted between the end poles and the middle poles are a plurality of hanger bars for receiving an article such as clothing or the like. The hanger bars are free to pivot about the pole axis. The end poles each include an angled bracket which allows the hanging apparatus to be mounted to a door frame between the door and the door frame. In this manner, the hanging apparatus extends away from the door in close proximity to the door frame to allow the hanging of numerous articles without interfering with use of the door. Alternatively, the hanging apparatus and each angled bracket can be mounted directly to a wall to provide for a hanging apparatus to be located in any position on a wall. The hanging bars remain free to be pivoted about the pole axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventor: Richard B. Lowe
  • Patent number: 6193083
    Abstract: A display fixture system includes a plurality of vertical support posts each support post having a U-shaped support element and a flange extending from each side thereof in parallel, spaced relation thereto. Pins traversing through the support element are maintained in place by the flanges. The flanges are connected to one another by a connecting member extending across a rear portion of the support element. The support posts support product displays therefrom hung from the pins. Posts are mounted in back-to-back relation to one another to form a freestanding display system. The posts are mounted to upper and lower brackets to provide a wall-mounted display system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Stamford Investments, Inc.
    Inventor: Graham Robert Wood
  • Patent number: 6189706
    Abstract: A saddle blanket rack specifically designed for storing and drying a plurality of saddle blankets in a minimal amount of space including a substantially elongated rectangular frame component for attachment to a vertical wall. The frame component includes lateral upper and lower arms with a pair of opposing elongated side arms perpendicularly disposed therebetween. Disposed between the side arms is an elongated intermediate arm. A plurality of rack members are removably attached to the elongated frame component each including an upper beam member having first and second ends with a V-shaped portion perpendicularly extending from a first end thereof. Extending from each terminal end of the V-shaped portion is a side support. The free ends of the rack beam and side supports are removably received within apertures on the frame component side and intermediate arms. Accordingly, a plurality of saddle blankets or similar items may be vertically supported on the device for storage and drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Inventor: Brian Akins
  • Patent number: 6179135
    Abstract: A support device for holding guitar or other stringed instrument. The support assembly includes a base for mounting on a structure such as a wall or an amplifier. A bracket extends from the base and has an opening for receiving an instrument neck. The opening has an entrance through which the side of the neck enters. An entrance ramp guides the neck into the opening and a finger extending slightly into the entrance opposite the ramp restricts inadvertent withdrawal of the neck from the opening. In one embodiment, several such openings are provided along a member that can be fastened to a wall. Another embodiment has a single opening, with a strong permanent magnet opposite the opening to hold the device to a magnetic metal structure such as an amplifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Inventor: Jason S. Simpson
  • Patent number: D458535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: WKI Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Henderson