Tray Patents (Class 211/88.01)
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Patent number: 11319652Abstract: A storage device may be portable and may be configured to be hung on a wall or a door, for example. The storage device may include a plurality of pockets made of a transparent or translucent material through which a user may see the items stored in the pockets. The pockets may be formed in various sizes suitable for holding knitting needles and accessories.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Inventor: Paula Carol
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Patent number: 11092487Abstract: A paint color analysis station has a main body with a front exterior surface and a rear exterior surface. A paint sampling portion and a drying portion are disposed on the front exterior surface of the main body. The paint sampling portion has a paint sampling surface extending outwardly from the front exterior surface of the main body at an angle that is less than 90 degrees. The drying portion has a main body and an overhang disposed directly above the paint sampling portion. The overhang includes an opening configured to receive a drying device. At least one hanging portion and at least one storage portion are also disposed on the paint color analysis station. The at least one hanging portion and the at least one storage portion are configured to conveniently organize and house various paint analysis tools and accessories when not in operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Inventors: Mark W. Withrow, Douglas R. Withrow
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Patent number: 10863868Abstract: A modular container holder comprising a backing panel and a basket portion, the backing panel has a magnetic mounting means adapted to detachably secure the modular container holder to a vertical mounting surface, the basket portion projects forwardly from the backing panel and is adapted to receive and retain a container. A contiguous modular arrangement of multiple modular containers positioned in column or row configurations allows multiple containers to be stored, while the basket portion is tilted forwardly to prevent the obstruction of basket openings when the modular container holders are vertically stacked in the column configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Inventor: Carrick J. Pierce
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Patent number: 10470560Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a piece of furniture in a movable manner to a modular wall system includes a side support bar that has a channel extending therethrough. The side support bar can be mounted to a modular wall system. A roller assembly is connected to the piece of furniture. The roller assembly includes rollers that can be positioned and moved within the channel to enable the piece of furniture to be selectively repositioned along the modular wall system.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Ltd.Inventors: Geoff Gosling, Mogens Smed
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Patent number: 10349719Abstract: A tray is disclosed for securely holding a shaving razor and a shaving cartridge magazine when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: ShaveLogic, Inc.Inventors: Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin, William E. Tucker
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Patent number: 10106094Abstract: A shelving system includes side members that each define a first channel having a slide disposed therein. A cross member extends between and connects the slides. The cross member defines a second channel having a guide member disposed therein. The guide member defines a third channel and a flange. A container includes side walls having a rail. One of the rails is movably disposed in the third channel. The rails include a first locking element and a second locking element. The handle includes a third locking element that engages the first locking element. The handle is movable between a first position in which the second locking element engages the flange and the container is fixed relative to the guide member and a second position in which the second locking element is spaced apart from the flange and the container can translate relative to the guide member.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK & UTILITY EQUIPMENT, LLCInventor: Charles L. Hanley
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Patent number: 9980582Abstract: A bin is slidably mounted on an attachment piece for mounting of the bin on a pegboard. The bin includes rod portions inter-engaging with two U-shaped arms located on the attachment piece. The bin is slidable at least three quarters of an inch from side to side with the rod frictionally engaging the U-shaped arms of the attachment piece.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: NAVAJO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Gordon Levy, Shawn Shelton
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Patent number: 9901497Abstract: An emergency lighting and first aid storage device for storage of emergency lighting and first aid materials includes a panel that is rigid. A plurality of compartments is coupled to a front of the panel. Each compartment is differentially configured for storage of emergency lighting and first aid materials. A coupler is coupled to the panel. The coupler is configured to couple the panel to a vertical substrate. A plurality of hooks is coupled to the front proximate to a bottom of the panel. The hooks are configured for hanging of keys and key sets from the panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Inventors: Walter Colvin, Sr., Cindy Colvin
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Patent number: 9814305Abstract: A tabletop system for detachably engaging a railing provides a tabletop with a substantially planar upper surface and at least one bracket assembly. The bracket assembly includes an elongated member that is removably engaged with the tabletop and is configured to span over a handrail of the railing. The bracket assembly also includes a bracing member that is coupled with an end portion of the elongated member and extends downward proximate spindles of the railing. An engagement device is coupled with a lower portion of the bracing member and is configured to detachably engage an adjacent pair of the spindles for rigidly securing the bracket assembly to support the tabletop.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Terraza LLCInventors: David Brus, Scott Bird
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Patent number: 9801469Abstract: The invention relates to a versatile accessory holder for a barber chair and method to attach the versatile accessory holder to the back of one of a plurality of barber chair types. Certain embodiments of the invention have a plurality of slots that may be used to receive an appendage in the form of a tongue or one or more sets of pins to attach the versatile accessory holder to the back of a chair. Certain embodiments of the versatile accessory holder have a tray with compartments to receive accessories, such as clipper blades. In some embodiments, the compartments have an opening at the bottom, and some embodiments have compartment stops to enable hair to fall from a blade resting in the compartment onto the floor. In some embodiments, the outer wall of the tray has a strip adapted to fasten a magnet to the outer wall of the tray.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Inventor: Morono Hodge
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Patent number: 9731414Abstract: A storage sheet having a plurality of pockets which includes a flexible sheet, a plurality of pocket strips, and a fastener. The plurality of pocket strips allow for the storage of personal or professional items. The plurality of pocket strips are shingled to save space as well as to display the contents of the pockets. The storage sheet is flexible to able to be rolled and secured or bundled together through use of the fastener. A roll-up storage sheet provides increased storage space as well as reduces the total volume the storage space occupies.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Inventor: Tyler Lee Ktytor
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Patent number: 9732784Abstract: A station for at least one portable electronic device includes a base having a substantially vertical and forward-facing wall and at least one suction cup secured to the wall to temporarily secure the portable electronic device to the wall in a position that the portable electronic device can be viewed and operated while secured to the wall. More than one suction cup can be provided to secure the portable electronic device to the wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Inventor: Doug Clouser
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Patent number: 9375082Abstract: In combination, a table and a hook member. The table including a worksurface and a leg structure having two vertical legs with an elongate horizontal intermediate beam extending between the legs spaced proximate to but below the lower surface of the worksurface. The hook member removably engaged on the horizontal beam to support elements hang on the hook member.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: INSCAPE CORPORATIONInventor: David Parshad
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Patent number: 9220355Abstract: A merchandise display system is presented. The display system includes a support frame, a plurality of shelves disposed on the support frame, and a plurality of divider walls moveably secured to each shelf. Each shelf includes a base defining an arcuate upper surface having one or more channels formed therein. The divider walls are selectively positionable in a deployed position and/or a stowed position. In the deployed position the divider walls extend above the arcuate upper surface and in the stowed position the divider walls are disposed in the channel and are recessed below or level with the arcuate surface. In the deployed position, pairs of the divider walls cooperate with one another and the arcuate upper surface to define a lane therebetween. The lane is dimensioned to accommodate a front to back column of merchandise items.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: MECHTRONICS CORPORATIONInventor: Anthony C. Squitieri
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Patent number: 9066612Abstract: A device to contain, display, and dispense documents may be made from translucent plastic material. The device has a generally convex shaped front face and a generally concave shaped back face that serves to create a generally crescent shaped chamber for holding documents. The front and back faces are in a substantially sealed relationship to protect the documents from exposure to harmful moisture. The device is adapted to be stably secured to a holder at the top and bottom portions of the device.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Inventors: Damon Giglio, Robert LoMonaco
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Patent number: 9016484Abstract: A product display tray and associated mounting bar and bracket. The mounting bar and bracket are configured to minimize space occupied in a front to back direction and enable mounting of a tray in a manner to maximize the number of products displayed. The mounting brackets allow the bar to be turned end for end to adjust the vertical position of the bar by one-half spacing in order to maximize vertical density of the packaging display. The tray has specially configured, rearwardly opening recesses at its back edge to receive the mounting bar while allowing a base of the tray to extend underneath and behind the bar. The tray, bar and brackets are also uniquely designed to enable a tray to be mounted on two adjacent, aligned mounting bars, to maximize horizontal density of the packaging display. Other disclosed features enhance the usefulness and efficiency of the display.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Trion Industries, Inc.Inventor: Joseph F. Kologe
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Publication number: 20150060379Abstract: A wall organizer includes a base having a main section that is mountable to a wall, a return section and a joined section coupling the main section to the return section. The return section extends upwardly from the joined section and terminates at a free end. Together the main section, the return section and the joined section define a pocket. The free end of the return section terminates at a plurality of different heights relative to a bottom of the joined section to form a plurality of spaced apart prongs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Katherine E. Larson, Thomas P. Kuehn
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Patent number: 8925745Abstract: A shelf-type display module includes a carrier tray assembly including a carrier tray having a top, a bottom, a plurality of tracks and at least one light. The plurality of tracks protrude from the top of the carrier tray and the at least one light is mounted to the bottom of the carrier tray. An insert tray includes a main body having components for holding products for display and components for mating with the plurality of tracks on the carrier tray. The components of the main body that mate with the plurality of tracks on the carrier tray slide along the plurality of tracks from a right side to a left side of the carrier tray or from the left side to the right side of the carrier tray.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer A. Theisen, William Y. Stafford, Erin L. Zobel, Timothy J. Martell, Benjamin Weshler
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Publication number: 20140291264Abstract: A storage system for unfinished walls is disclosed. The storage system for unfinished walls may include at least one storage basket attached between two wall studs in an unfinished wall, wherein the storage basket has a bottom and raised sides. The system may also include at least two fastener holders and at least two fasteners to attach the storage basket to the wall studs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventor: Timothy R. Lewis
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Publication number: 20140263122Abstract: A storage system and associated method of assembling the storage system. The storage system includes one or more rails for attaching the storage system to a structure. The storage system further includes one or more arms attached to the one or more rails. The storage system further includes a counterbalance mechanism attached to the one or more arms configured to provide a force to assist lifting or lowering a load applied to the one or more lift arms. The storage system further includes a release for engaging the counterbalance mechanism to assist a user in raising or lowering the one or more lift arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Jonathan Roberts, Clark Davis, Ian Davis, Brian D. Owens
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Publication number: 20140238947Abstract: A wall-mounted shelf and drawer assembly configured to hold an item on top of the shelf as well as providing a containment unit underneath the shelf all of which can be mounted to a wall via a wall mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Atlantic Representations, Inc.Inventor: Xu Hao
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Patent number: 8807353Abstract: A plastic molded bin that may universally mount to either of cross wires or cross bars in a retail merchandising environment as shown. The bin includes a receptacle and has hooks and retainers projecting from the back wall of the receptacle to provide for the universal mount structure. Partition walls with a mounting structure can be used to divide the merchandise holding chamber into different merchandising compartments.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Southern Imperial, Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Barkdoll, Thomas E. Valiulis
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Patent number: 8763820Abstract: A rack and tray device formed from a pair of side panels mountable on the floor of an area and attached to the sides of the area, such as the inside of a van. Guide members are on the side panels and include a channel shape extending inward to accept a tray member carried by the channel shape and maintained in a substantially horizontal orientation when objects are placed on the at least one tray member. The guide members are slidably mounted to further support the tray and prevent it from tipping.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventor: Charles L. Hanley
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Patent number: 8651292Abstract: The invention disclosed is a positionable utility tray. The tray apparatus is adapted to be mounted in the interior of an automobile and can be fixed in a chosen position by locking a securing mount into a vehicle receiving socket, such as an auxiliary power outlet. The invention utilizes a securing mount using a tapered plunger and expanding collet to force fingers outwardly onto the socket inner surface, thereby securing the utility tray. The utility tray further utilizes fastener projections to mount tray accessory components such as trash cans, mobile device holders, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Car Trays, LLCInventors: Jay Lee Sunderland, Joseph Eugene Ramion
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Patent number: 8596473Abstract: A horizontally mounted shelf assembly includes an elongated support rail, at least one accessory slidaby connected with the support rail, and at least one stretch releasing adhesive strip arranged between the support rail and a wall for securing the shelf assembly to the wall. Each accessory may also be separately mounted on the wall using stretch releasing adhesive strips.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Peter J. Newbould, Ivana Babic, Craig Thompson, James L. Bries, Russell G. Pihlstrom
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Patent number: 8550264Abstract: Containers are mounted in rows on a display rack having shelves inclined upwardly so that articles on the shelf tend to slide forwardly. The containers arranged in rows located side by side across the width of the shelf are formed of board or as transparent plastic jars. Each container has a base on the shelf, upstanding front and rear walls and upstanding side walls with the front and rear walls inclined at a wall angle to a plane at right angles to the base the base so that with the base sitting on the inclined shelf the front and rear walls stand substantially upright. The front wall is higher than the rear wall to provide an exposed strip of each container of the row so that all strips can be seen in front elevation. The strip can be marked with a bar code.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Patent Applied TechnologyInventors: David Langtry, David Langtry
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Patent number: 8540476Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a system for storing and/or transporting platforms of pipette tips. The system includes packaging in which a stacked tower of platforms may be transported. Embodiments of the present invention further include a loader for transferring platforms from the packaging to a rack for holding pipette tip platforms. The loader transfers the platforms by accessing the uppermost platform in the stack.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2007Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Labcon, North AmericaInventor: Thomas Moulton
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Patent number: 8474632Abstract: A caddy for use in bathrooms is disclosed. The caddy can include removable shelf assemblies and/or accessory units for holding common household items. The removable shelf accessories can include knobs which can be turned to secure and free the shelf assemblies from a support member of the caddy. The accessory units can snap into place on the support member. The support member can include a telescoping section and biasing element which permits the caddy to adjust to different sized bathrooms. A sliding member can be incorporated to provide additional areas for attachment of shelf assemblies or accessory units.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: simplehuman, LLCInventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
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Publication number: 20130126570Abstract: A tray system has a trunnion carriage mounted to a recess in a housing. A trunnion body is rotatably mounted to the carriage. A push member is slidable within the carriage. Moving the push member from a first end of travel to a second end of travel transfers a force against the trunnion body to move it to a deployed position. When the push member is at the second end then it locks the trunnion body against movement out from the deployed position. Moving the push member back to the first end transfers a force against the trunnion body to move it to the retracted position. A tray coupled to and movable with the trunnion body retracts vertically in the recess when the trunnion body is in the retracted position and deploys horizontally outward from the recess when the trunnion body is in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: John L. Miklas
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Patent number: 8387807Abstract: A modular organizer is capable of attachment to a rod of a playpen or crib, and includes first and second storage members that are connected removably to each other. Each of the first and second storage members is attached to the rod by a positioning element. Preferably, one or more third storage members are disposed between and connected removably to the first and second storage members. The third storage members can be interconnected removably to one another and to the first and second storage members.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Wonderland Nursery Goods, Co. Ltd.Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Jian-Qun Li
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Patent number: 8376299Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an object to a wall includes a backbone, a ledge, and a spacer. The backbone has a means for mounting the backbone parallel to the wall. The ledge is attached to a bottom of the backbone and extends away from the wall. The spacer is located between the backbone and the ledge. A bottom of the object rests on the ledge and leans over the spacer such that a top of the object rests on the wall above the backbone.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Inventor: Don Charles Burkman
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Patent number: 8317138Abstract: An eating utensil holder clip which attaches to a plate without scratching the surface of the plate, provides slots within an upper section formed of dense foam into which various eating utensils are removably disposed, and holds the utensils in a horizontal balanced position relative to the plate to prevent slippage of the utensils from the slots.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventor: Robert E. Johnson, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120255923Abstract: This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means that can allow a user to display miniature figures. The invention can contain allow a user to display miniature figurines in a conspicuous manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventor: Douglas Johnson
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Patent number: 8152005Abstract: A plastic molded bin that may universally mount to either of cross wires or cross bars in a retail merchandising environment as shown. The bin includes a receptacle and has hooks and retainers projecting from the back wall of the receptacle to provide for the universal mount structure. Partition walls with a mounting structure can be used to divide the merchandise holding chamber into different merchandising compartments.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Southern Imperial, Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Barkdoll, Thomas E. Valiulis
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Patent number: 8070118Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Whirpool CorporationInventors: Scott M. Collins, Craig R. Forest, Guy E. Garrison, Gilius A. Gaska, David E. Moeller, Michael J. Scherzer
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Patent number: 8042700Abstract: A shelf system adapted to be attached and removed from end cap supporting walls in limited vertical headspace situations by providing a separate thin walled connector strip which is releasably attached to the rear wall of the shelf and on which the end cap wall connection means are positioned as opposed to the shelf rear wall itself.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Inventor: Daniel J. Smalley
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Patent number: 8016131Abstract: Tray units adapted to be mounted on and extend from the front edges of conventional display shelves for supporting and displaying merchandise are provided with mounting support means which attach the tray to the display shelf. The support means includes a first member which extends horizontally from the back side of the tray and a plurality of posts which depend from the first member and extend parallel therewith and rearwardly therefrom. The tray may be simply attached to and supported from the front edge of the shelf by inserting the posts into holes in the shelf so that the first member rests on the top surface of the shelf and the posts rest on the bottom surface of the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Displays by Martin Paul, Inc.—Creative CenterInventors: Paul Belokin, Martin P. Belokin, Norman P. Belokin
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Patent number: 7998725Abstract: An organ perfusion apparatus and method monitor, sustain and/or restore viability of organs and preserve organs for storage and/or transport. Other apparatus include an organ transporter, an organ cassette and an organ diagnostic device. The apparatus and methods further include a tube frame removably connected to the cassette and configured to hold a plurality of tubes in a position to be connected to tubes in the portable housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Organ Recovery SystemsInventors: Douglas Schein, Lee William Travis
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Patent number: 7954648Abstract: In a cigarette display system 1000, a plurality of wall units 500 can be linked in an vertical direction, and tray units 200 can be arranged in desired positions on a front surface of the wall units 500. Each of the tray units 200 can hold a plurality of magazine units 100 arranged in a lateral direction, and each of the magazine units 100 can hold a plurality of cigarette packs T arranged in a direction from front to back. Accordingly, it is possible to freely change a layout in which the cigarette packs T are arranged and displayed in the vertical and lateral directions so that cigarette cartons K or the like having a shape which cannot be accommodated in the magazine unit 100 can be displayed as well. As described above, the present invention provides the cigarette display system 1000 having a structure in which the layout of the cigarette packs T to be displayed or the like can be changed in various forms.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Japan Tobacco Inc.Inventors: Norikazu Takashima, Norihiro Haneda
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Patent number: 7731039Abstract: The disclosure shows a retail display stand that can be used to display products sold in tapered packages. The display stand has at least one row of upper product apertures and a corresponding row of lower product apertures. The lower product apertures have a lateral dimension that is smaller than the corresponding lateral dimension of the upper product apertures. The stand also has distinct forward and back sets of product apertures. The back apertures have a lateral dimension that is smaller than the corresponding lateral dimension of the forward apertures. The difference in sizing causes tapered packages in the back row to sit in an elevated position with respect to the packages in the forward row of apertures, improving purchaser visibility of the back row of products and creating a better retail display.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Paul Minger, Daniel Keippel
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Publication number: 20100089844Abstract: A removable display rack for items of merchandise includes a U-shaped mounting bracket having a pair of spaced sidewalls and a topwall and is secured to a support structure by tightening thumbscrews which extend through the sidewalls and against the support structure, clamping the display rack firmly to the support structure. Extending vertically from the topwall of the mounting bracket is a square tube with an open end. A round tube extends vertically from a bottom wall of the tray and is inserted into the open end of the square tube. The tube is secured by another thumbscrew extending through the square tube, and clamps the tray at a desired vertical position. Merchandise is placed on the tray and held by sidewalls extending vertically from the bottom wall of the tray. The display rack is easily adjusted by loosening the thumbscrews and repositioning the rack vertically and horizontally on the support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: E-B DISPLAY COMPANY, INC.Inventor: Michael S. Rotolo
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Publication number: 20100044328Abstract: A plastic molded bin that may universally mount to either of cross wires or cross bars in a retail merchandising environment as shown. The bin includes a receptacle and has hooks and retainers projecting from the back wall of the receptacle to provide for the universal mount structure. Partition walls with a mounting structure can be used to divide the merchandise holding chamber into different merchandising compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: Southern Imperial, Inc.Inventors: Patrick J. Barkdoll, Thomas E. Valiulis
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Patent number: 7599516Abstract: A machine-vision-based counter includes an image acquisition component (imager), wherein light provides discrimination between a background field and imageable units located away from the imager. The imager outputs data representing the field and units; an image processor receiving imager data finds countable units therein. An operator interface accepts command inputs and presents count output. A controller manages image acquisition, processor, and operator interface functions. A counting method includes configuring an imager to detect light, directing light from a source to units positioned to be detected by the imager, and directing the light to the imager.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Limer, David A. Lang, Christopher S. Burt, Philip R. Gouin, Nelson D. Tarr, Randall D. Dischinger
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Publication number: 20090178988Abstract: An expandable display system that has an expanded position for displaying products and a compact position for efficient shipment. The expandable display system includes a product tray and a graphic panel, with the graphic panel being configured to rotate around the product tray so that the expandable display system can move from the compact position to the expanded position and vice versa. In certain embodiments, the expandable display system includes a locking mechanism that prevents the graphic panel from separating from the product tray when the graphic panel rotates around the product tray as the expandable display system moves from the compact position to the expanded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventor: Thomas F. Lang
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Patent number: 7527158Abstract: A desk caddy intended for grade school children sitting at a desk having a storage bin. The caddy includes a box with integral front, back and opposite side walls and one or two internal dividers. One of the dividers, along with the front back and a side wall defines a water bottle compartment having raised ribs in the floor so that the bottle sits up off of the floor of the compartment. At least one hanger hook is integrated with the back wall so that the box may be hung on the edge of the storage bin. Alternatively, means are provided to slide the caddy onto the edge of a desk top. The unit is preferably made of injection molded plastic.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2006Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Inventors: Shannon Gainer, Kevin Gainer
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Publication number: 20090107936Abstract: Racks for use in point of purchase displays of goods and methods of using the same are disclosed. The racks may be suspended from a generally vertical surface or placed on a generally horizontal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Paul Steven Scriba, Jules Andrew Heinemann, III
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Publication number: 20090071924Abstract: A mounting bracket for a container includes a skeletal frame work of wires forming a structure configured to removably receive the container, the structure having a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall, and a bottom wall; a first mounting means in physical communication with at least one of the first side wall or the second side wall; and a second mounting means in physical communication with at least one of the first end wall or the second end wall, wherein the first side wall and the second side wall are generally perpendicular to the first end wall and the second end wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LPInventors: Kip K. Decker, Todd R. Lappi, Randall Stark
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Publication number: 20090020489Abstract: A tool storage device includes comprises a hollow upright pivot shaft end capped at the top and bottom ends. Fastening and coupling structures are attached to the end caps. These have apertures, which are used to fasten the tool storage device to an upright surface, such as a wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2005Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventors: Pei-Ying Lin, Chanwa Nguy
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Publication number: 20080237161Abstract: A flue spacer for providing a flue space in a storage rack having a transversely extending spacer surface and first and second legs. The first and second legs extend from the spacer surface and are adapted to attach the spacer surface to at least two uprights of the storage rack so that the spacer surface is offset from the uprights to form a vertical flue space within the storage rack. At least one of the legs may be adapted to attach to a lateral surface of an upright. The flue spacer also may be adapted to extend across multiple storage racks. A shelving system using the flue spacer is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventor: Gary Thomas Smith
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Publication number: 20080134430Abstract: A shelf structure adapted to be detachably secured adjacent a windowsill to provide a perch for a cat(s). The shelf structure comprises a tray having a floor. Walls extend upwardly and peripherally from the floor. A plurality of vertically adjustable adjustment tracks is disposed on an exterior surface of one of walls of the tray. A thin, flexible, elongate adjustment and retaining strap adjustably extends from each of the adjustment tracks. A collapsible support strut assembly depends from the undersurface of the floor of the tray. The support strut assembly is adapted to engage the vertical wall adjacent the windowsill.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Harry A. Kirmon