Compartment Patents (Class 217/7)
  • Patent number: 11918115
    Abstract: A divider assembly includes a divider guide element including a base member and at least one pivotable flap pivotally attached to the base member at a pivot. The pivotable flap may include an adhesive surface. A divider member is coupled to the divider guide element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventor: Shmuel Yosef Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 11412866
    Abstract: A shelf assembly includes a frame assembly having a side member, wherein the frame assembly is operable between stowed and extended positions. A rack assembly includes a first rack hingedly coupled to a second rack. The first rack and the second rack are pivotally coupled to the side member of the frame assembly, and the rack assembly is operable between first and second positions. The first rack and the second rack are angled towards a pivot axis defined between the first rack and the second rack when the rack assembly is in the second position. The rack assembly moves from the first position to the second position as the frame assembly moves from the stowed position to the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Tiago D. Fagundes, Leonardo K. Granemann, Acacio S. Junior, Spencer F. Souza
  • Patent number: 11161673
    Abstract: A reusable preservation and storage frame system is provided having a interlocking frame wall system of a non-off-gassing nature, such as aluminum, and includes a back panel and front lid, which provides for utilization of channels for connector systems, and internal support systems for a stackable storage frame, adaptable for storage of artwork of various dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventors: James L. Wines, Dennis Fisher
  • Patent number: 11027883
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a coupling mechanism for detachably attaching two or more utility modules to one another, utility assembles, mobile carriers and other attachable modules and articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignees: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Keter Plastic Ltd.
    Inventors: Yaron Brunner, Grant T. Squiers, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma
  • Patent number: 10730419
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clip (10) for fastening a car seat cover onto a car seat, characterised by: a head means (11) comprising a U-shaped holder (11a) with a gripping means (11b) at each end to receive and grasp a car seat cover; and an insertion element (13) having a tip end, connected to the head means (11) via a midpoint element (12), to be embedded in the car seat for fastening the car seat cover; characterised in that the midpoint element (12) is a truncated cone connecting the head means (11) with the insertion element (13), wherein the clip (10) is inserted to a joining of the car seat cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: CARZAC SDN. BHD.
    Inventors: Mon Ket Low, Kok Kwee Haw
  • Patent number: 10315103
    Abstract: A new game piece chamber has a front surface, a rear surface, and an interior. Spaced apart railings extend in parallel from the front surface to the rear surface and have smooth surfaces facing the interior. A securing mechanism is attached to the railings opposite the smooth surfaces. One or more dividers are configured to be removably secured to the securing mechanism and to organize game pieces stored in the interior. A new game board chamber has a first side and a second, opposing side and a securing mechanism on at least one of the two sides. One or more game piece holders are configured for removable attachment to, and repositioning on, the securing mechanism. A game board organizer is attached to the first side or the second side. A new modular gaming case is configured to house game piece chambers and game board chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Groller, Roy Graham
  • Patent number: 10137214
    Abstract: A sterilization container includes a floor. A first sidewall is connected to a first side of the floor and a second sidewall is connected to a second side of the floor wherein each of the first and second sidewalls has an elongated blind cavity formed along a length thereof. A first hinge is positioned partially within the blind cavity of the first sidewall, and a second hinge is positioned partially within the blind cavity of the second sidewall, wherein each of the first and second hinges are movable along a length of the first and second blind cavities, respectively. A lid is connected between the first and second hinges and is positionable between a first position substantially parallel with the floor on a third side of the floor, and a second position substantially parallel with the floor on a fourth side of the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Hawkes, Robert Zeuge
  • Patent number: 9999294
    Abstract: A unique multiple work surface pullout unit that increases space utilization by providing multiple work surfaces for performance of multiple tasks marginally within the space allocated for one. Floors and structural walls, in addition to the framing elements of existing cabinets and counters may provide significant structural support/support frame function for a multiple work surface pullout unit. The multiple work surface pullout unit comprises at least two, generally rectangular in shape, work surfaces of appropriate dimension for the intended use of each work surface; a pair of primary slides and a pair of secondary slides, and means of connecting pairs of slides, identified herein as a pair of rails. Compact size is achieved in part by limiting load-bearing service to the primary slides. Said comprising components are configured and connected such that the work surfaces can move either together as a unit or independently and in either the same or opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Inventor: David Leverett, Sr.
  • Patent number: 9207011
    Abstract: A food container allowing the inner space of the food container to be appropriately divided with a minimum number of components and a refrigerator having the same. The food container includes a case defining an accommodation space therein, an inner surface of the case being provided with a stepped portion, a divider assembly to partition the accommodation space as desired, the divider assembly having one side slidably seated on the stepped portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Young Song, Yong Kyung Kim, Sung Il Park, Jin ha Hwang
  • Patent number: 9108790
    Abstract: A system (and method) for use with a cooler having a plurality of interior, opposed vertical channels comprises a cutting board and a cutting board holding assembly. The cutting board holding assembly comprises a first vertical side wall coupled to and positioned opposite a second vertical side wall, the first and second side walls defining a receptacle configured to receive the cutting board. Further, the first and second side walls are configured to slidingly engage two opposed vertical channels of a cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventor: Jeffry A. Daley
  • Patent number: 8881942
    Abstract: A package comprises a latch including first and second legs and an actuating portion. The first and second legs are joined at an angle. The actuator portion of the first leg is positioned to be displaced generally laterally to displace the second leg generally longitudinally to release the latch. In another embodiment the package has base wells on the inside surface. A generally flat marginal sealing surface encircles the first and second base wells. The wells of the base and/or lid are covered with a cover sheet to close them. Still another embodiment is a child-resistant container comprising a shell, two drawers, a stop, and a latch. The drawers are prevented from sliding apart past a limit of travel when one drawer is open sufficiently to provide access to its contents and the other drawer is not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: CSP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Giraud, Michel Zbirka, Herve Pichot, Bruce Rabinne
  • Patent number: 8540116
    Abstract: A hinged container is disclosed, including a base, a lid, and a hinge joining the base and lid, allowing the lid to pivot open or closed relative to the base. One of the base and the lid has a circular, outwardly tapered outer seal member disposed at least partially within its outer perimeter. The other of the base and the lid has a circular, inwardly-tapered inner seal member disposed at least partially within its outer perimeter. The inner and outer seal members are positioned to engage concentrically to wedge the inwardly and outwardly tapered surfaces together and form a seal when the base and the lid are closed, and to disengage concentrically to part the inwardly and outwardly tapered surfaces when the base and the lid are opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: CSP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Giraud, Michel Zbirka
  • Patent number: 8540115
    Abstract: A package comprises a latch including first and second legs and an actuating portion. The first and second legs are joined at an angle. The actuator portion of the first leg is positioned to be displaced generally laterally to displace the second leg generally longitudinally to release the latch. In another embodiment the package has base wells on the inside surface. A generally flat marginal sealing surface encircles the first and second base wells. The wells of the base and/or lid are covered with a cover sheet to close them. Still another embodiment is a child-resistant container comprising a shell, two drawers, a stop, and a latch. The drawers are prevented from sliding apart past a limit of travel when one drawer is open sufficiently to provide access to its contents and the other drawer is not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: CSP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Giraud, Michel Zbirka, Herve Pichot, Bruce Rabinne
  • Patent number: 4819805
    Abstract: A wooden water-bird having a plurality of compartments for receiving small articles such as coins, jewellery and other decorative articles. The compartments are slidable along a guideway formed within the interior of the wooden water-bird. A lock is disposed at one lateral face defining the tail section of the wooden water-bird.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1989
    Inventor: Un-Chen Sen
  • Patent number: 4700829
    Abstract: An office organizer for desks having multiple compartments or containers, trays, slots and cups for retaining or storing tools and materials used in office work and for easy access thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1987
    Inventor: Nelson Goodyear
  • Patent number: 4446966
    Abstract: A container for retaining printed circuit (PC) cards is provided with transverse and longitudinal dividers positioned respectively in upper and lower levels of the container base. The interior of the base, formed like an open top box, is lined on its side, front and rear walls with panels providing regularly spaced apart slots. The sides of the dividers also carry the panels of regularly spaced apart slots. The transverse dividers extend between the side walls while the longitudinal dividers extend between the front and rear walls with the ends of the dividers being retained in the wall slots. The transverse and longitudinal dividers are arranged in the base perpendicular to one another and are selectively insertable in the wall slots adjustably to retain PC cards of various lengths and widths therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Assignee: Knickerbocker Case Company
    Inventor: Donald J. Moloney
  • Patent number: 4426009
    Abstract: A system for positioning uniformly sized containers such as canned or boxed merchandise in longitudinally extending rows on a laterally extending display shelf adjacent a wall. A spacing member extends laterally on top of the shelf removed from the wall. The spacing member may have a plurality of arcuate recesses formed in the front face thereof for receiving and aligning a row of cans. A plurality of laterally spaced support members are utilized to hold the spacing member in an upright position. The support members each have one end inserted into a space between the rear edge of the shelf and the wall and another end engaged with the spacing member. The support members are dimensioned so that a longitudinally extending row of a predetermined number of abutting containers will substantially extend between the front edge of the shelf and the spacing member. The system allows quick and efficient stocking of containerized merchandise on the front portion of the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1984
    Inventor: Thomas E. Pfeifer
  • Patent number: 4397388
    Abstract: A portable storage container for records comprising a body having a cavity for receiving a stack of vertically arranged records which has first and second plane ends. The cavity has a vertical back wall for engaging the second end of the stack of records and a front wall which is inclined for allowing selective displacement and separation of the tops of the records towards the front wall. A removable locking means is positionable for engaging the first end of the stack of records for retaining the records in a vertical position and preventing their displacement and separation during storage and transportation of the records.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1983
    Inventor: Anthony A. Quaranta
  • Patent number: 4390217
    Abstract: A container having two chambers when assembled, comprises two container halves with each at least four walls rigidly connected with one another. Pairs of the outer chamber walls of each chamber are disposed parallel with one another, one pair forming right angles with the other pair. The walls of one pair are laterally extended beyond one of the walls of the other pair. The chambers of the container house articles of daily use, some disposed upright in the chamber of one container half, while articles in the chamber of the other container half are placed horizontally. Foot means are mounted on the outside of one of the laterally extended walls of one of the container halves, and are adapted for being placed or mounted on a base, whereby the laterally extended wall bearing the foot means is the bottom wall of the container and can be affixed to a table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1983
    Inventor: Hans-Ruedi Wagner
  • Patent number: 4362251
    Abstract: A space dividing assembly is provided for dividing a drawer or the like into separate compartments. The basic components of the assembly are generally flat rectangular partition members having at least one pair of longitudinal dadoes or grooves formed in the major oppositely facing surfaces which are partially covered by rails to form channels and connector members which interconnect the partition members. The connector members include two perpendicularly extending flanges which are received in the channels between the rails and dadoes of the partition members. The space dividing assembly further includes a four sided storage box or the like having longitudinal dadoes or grooves formed in the major inner surfaces that are partially covered by rails to form channels and can be divided into separate compartments by appropriately sized partition and connector members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1982
    Inventor: Douglas S. Marling
  • Patent number: 4258856
    Abstract: A space dividing assembly is provided for dividing an existing drawer into smaller compartments or for forming a storage drawer, storage unit or the like. The basic building blocks of the assembly are generally flat rectangular runner members having longitudinal slots in the upper and lower edges thereof and connectors for connecting the runner members together. The connectors include T-shaped members having perpendicularly extending flanges which are received in the slots in the runner members and L-shaped corner members which include similar flanges. A "starter" component which secures the runner members to the side walls of an existing drawer includes a back portion which has an adhesive backing and spaced, outwardly extending flanges which are received in the upper and lower slots in a runner member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1981
    Inventor: Douglas S. Marling
  • Patent number: 4093010
    Abstract: A case for fragile articles comprises a rigid container including a generally rectangular bottom, a peripheral upstanding wall, including side walls and end walls, and a lid, defining a main compartment. The interior of the main compartment is covered with resilient cushioning means. First elongated partition means divide the main compartment into first compartments. The first partition means includes a first support member which is rigid and generally planar and extends between opposed side walls. The length of the first support member is such that it extends into and compresses a portion of the cushion means covering the side walls. Cushion means cover the top edge and planar surfaces of the first partition. Second elongated partition means divides the first compartment into second compartments. The second partition includes a second support member which is rigid and generally planar and extends between an end wall and the first partition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1978
    Assignee: Hunley and Packard
    Inventors: Benjamin L. Hunley, James C. Packard