Sidewalls Slide Vertically To Engage Each Other Patents (Class 220/4.31)
  • Patent number: 11873150
    Abstract: An exemplary storage and transport container as provided can be easily produced, transported and mounted. The storage and transport containers can be designed and configured in such a way that electrostatic charging of the plastic receptacles that are stored therein is prevented as much as possible. The storage and transport container can also be reusable multiple times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: ALPLA WERKE ALWIN LEHNER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Jürgen Riedmann
  • Patent number: 11845582
    Abstract: A deck box includes individual panels and a lid that are able to be assembled to one another without the need for external hardware. A bottom panel is connected to a pair of side panels. The side panels are provided with guides or rails that extend toward the bottom panel. Front and rear panels are provided with guides or rails so that each of the front and rear panel can assemble to and between the side panels, sliding into engagement in a direction toward the bottom panel. A lid has an integrally-molded hinge member that engages with an integrally-molded hinge member of the rear panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: PLASTIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP
    Inventors: Yixiang Jiang, Richard Gilbert, Ed Wu
  • Patent number: 11608209
    Abstract: A deck box includes individual panels and a lid that are able to be assembled to one another without the need for external hardware. A bottom panel is connected to a pair of side panels. The side panels are provided with guides or rails that extend toward the bottom panel. Front and rear panels are provided with guides or rails so that each of the front and rear panel can assemble to and between the side panels, sliding into engagement in a direction toward the bottom panel. A lid has an integrally-molded hinge member that engages with an integrally-molded hinge member of the rear panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: PLASTIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP
    Inventors: Yixiang Jiang, Richard Gilbert, Ed Wu
  • Patent number: 11382439
    Abstract: A locking case system for cosmetic products includes a fixture adapted to receive cosmetic products and a locking case adapted to be coupled to the fixture. Upon coupling the locking case to the fixture, at least one snap member of at least one side wall of the locking case is snapped into at least one receiving portion of the at least one side wall of the fixture. In addition, at least one snap member of a rear wall of the locking case is snapped into at least one receiving aperture in a top edge of a rear wall of the fixture. Further, at least one snap member of a front member of the locking case is snapped into the at least one receiving aperture of a front wall of the fixture to secure the cosmetic products to the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: WALGREEN CO.
    Inventors: Scott Fink, Nick Farinola
  • Patent number: 11338960
    Abstract: Engineered handheld bin system constructed of modular components creating custom heights and increased interior volume greater than known handheld plastic containers. The bin includes a base, a frame, four corner members and a wall member having a plurality of side panels. In one embodiment, the four corner members interlockably couple the frame and the base. In one embodiment, the base includes a base frame defining a channel to selectively couple to the bottom edge of the wall member and the frame defines a wall member accepting slot to engage and compress a portion of the top edge of the wall member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Evolve Packaging Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Elliott Eckert, Joseph D. Rotonda
  • Patent number: 10925399
    Abstract: Modular organizer systems and components thereof are disclosed. In some embodiments, a first panel may include a plurality of elongate and parallel structural members and a plurality of bridges that are attached to, or formed with, a first portion of the plurality of structural members such that (a) a bridge spans between the first portions of each pair of adjacent structural members and (b) a cavity is defined between second portions of each pair of adjacent structural members. Bridge(s) may be sized to be received in a cavity of a second panel. The first panel may additionally include a projection assembly having a projection member and a projection bridge, which may be configured to be received in the second end structural member of a third panel. The second end structural member may include an opening configured to receive at least a portion of a projection assembly of a fourth panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: RDLL Investments LLC
    Inventors: Raye Miles, Douglas Porter, John Dorrance, Kenneth Courian
  • Patent number: 10576870
    Abstract: The truck bed cargo organizer comprises a plurality of vertical wall panels that are hingedly coupled to each other to form a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment and the second compartment may share all or part of a common center wall panel. The front wall panel may be divided into a left front wall panel and a right front wall panel, each of which may pivot to open the front wall panel for easier access. A latch may prevent the front wall panel from opening when carrying cargo. One or more hinges at each joint between wall panels may allow the truck bed cargo organizer to fold flat for storage. A pair of straps may prevent the truck bed cargo organizer from sliding in the truck bed. Removable dividers may allow the compartments to be divided into subcompartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Inventor: Ken Brackens
  • Patent number: 10485381
    Abstract: A food storage container is provided. The container includes a housing with a bottom, a first side wall, and a second side wall fixed to the first side wall that defines a food storage volume therewithin. The first side wall extends from a first end portion that includes a first peg that extends therefrom in a direction parallel with a plane through the first side wall. A third side wall is removably mounted to the first peg, wherein when mounted to the first peg, the third side wall establishes a barrier of the food storage volume different than barriers of the food storage volume provided by the bottom, the first side wall, and the second side wall. When the third side wall is removed from the first peg, the food storage volume may be accessed through a void left by the removal of the third side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Carter-Hoffmann LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Fortmann, Frank G. Marolda
  • Patent number: 9586533
    Abstract: A cross-over truck box is provided having folded end walls and folded tub ends that permit the box to be fabricated efficiently, at reduced cost and with improved strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Daws Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Harrison
  • Patent number: 9557209
    Abstract: A reconfigurable bin system for dispensing units, the system having a platform bin and a base member with load cells configured to support the platform bin. The platform bin itself comprises a platform plate, an optional front gate, a rear wall, and a plurality of side walls extending from the front of the platform plate to the rear wall so as to form an open-top bin. The platform plate includes a front flange disposed below the upper surface to define a trough extending across the front of the platform plate. Each of the plurality of side walls includes a rear tab received within a slot in the rear wall and a depending front tab received within the trough. A cap member may be removably secured over the trough to capture the depending front tabs within the trough, thereby securing the plurality of side walls in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: APEX INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin V. Savage, Craig S. Whitaker, Larry D. O'Cull, Kent V. Savage
  • Patent number: 9511370
    Abstract: Covers for microwells, the covers comprising open portions to allow a pipette access to one or more wells and impermeable portions which prevent the liquids from getting into wells shielded by the impermeable portion. The open portions and impermeable portions are preferably arranged and sized to align with alternating rows of wells in a particular microplate. Preferred covers are movably positioned on the microplate. Automated dispensing apparatus for use with microplates and microwell covers comprises a programmable controller, and suitable interfaces which allow the apparatus to be programmed, and which control a dispensing head such that pipettes are moved in the desired manner in order to take advantage of the protective features of the microwell covers. The apparatus also preferably comprises at least one transfer mechanism for moving a cover relative to a microplate at a dispensing station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Biochemical Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventor: Allen I. Panetz
  • Patent number: 9084461
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic device may comprise a first frame member, a second frame member, and a first lap joint configured for joining the first frame member to the second member. An aperture may extend through the first lap joint and a pin may be sized and configured for positioning within the aperture and locking the lap joint together. Additionally, an elastic material may be sized and configured for positioning between the pin and a wall defining a portion of the aperture, the elastic material being elastically compressed between the wall and the pin when the pin is positioned within the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: INVISIBLE GADGET GUARD, INC.
    Inventor: Gentry Jensen
  • Patent number: 9016485
    Abstract: A combination rack structure includes a predetermined number of support plates, connecting strips and side frames. Each of the support plates has a rectangular shape. Each of the connecting strips is provided with three holding grooves each longitudinally extended through each of the connecting strips. Each of the connecting strips has a periphery provided with elongate recessed portions each located between any two of the holding grooves. Each of the recessed portions is provided with a plurality of extensions which are perpendicular to an axial direction of each of the recessed portions and are spaced from each other with a proper interval. The extensions are used for holding and resting. Each of the side frames is bent to have a hexagonal shape. The support plates are combined with the connecting strips to construct a hexagonal rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Sun Yu Ta Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Jung-Hua Liu
  • Patent number: 8960468
    Abstract: A collapsible container having an expanded storage configuration and a collapsed storage configuration is provided, the collapsible container comprising a floor portion; a ceiling portion opposed to the floor portion; at least one wall portion disposed between the floor portion and the ceiling portion; at least one door portion disposed between the floor portion and the ceiling portion; and at least two posts having a collapsed length configuration and an expanded length configuration, the at least two posts, in the collapsed length configuration, being adapted to interconnect the ceiling portion to the floor portion when the container is in the collapsed configuration and, in the expanded length configuration, being adapted to interconnect the ceiling portion to the floor portion when the container is in the expanded configuration. A collapsible container kit and a method of using the collapsible container is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Norduyn Inc.
    Inventor: Mathieu Boivin
  • Patent number: 8950613
    Abstract: A bulk bin container having a first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall and a fourth side wall, where the first side wall is removable when the container is set up. The first side wall includes a removable hinge element. The first side wall also includes structure on a first side edge of the first side wall and second side edge of the first side wall that mates with corresponding structure on adjacent side walls and allows for the first side wall to be lifted straight upward and removed from the container upon removal of the removable hinge element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: ORBIS Corporation
    Inventor: Roger Nolan
  • Patent number: 8820560
    Abstract: A collapsible bin is provided. The bin includes a pair of opposing side panels. The bin further includes a pair of opposing end panels. At least one of the end panels has a first plurality of male interlocking members extending outward a first distance along an upper portion of a first side edge, and a second plurality of male interlocking members extending outward a second distance greater than the first distance along a lower portion of its first side edge. At least one of the side panels includes a plurality of female interlocking members along a first side edge for receiving the first and second pluralities of male interlocking members extending along the first side edge of the at least one side panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Orbis Corporation
    Inventor: Roger Nolan
  • Patent number: 8794464
    Abstract: An assemblable and disassemblable container is disclosed wherein a short wall member includes upper corner reinforcing members each formed at a corresponding corner formed by an upper horizontal flange and an endwise vertical side plate portion of the short wall member, and the upper corner reinforcing member includes an inclined coupling rib coupling the vicinity of the end of the upper horizontal flange to the vicinity of the upper end of the endwise vertical side plate portion, and wherein the lower end of the inclined coupling rib is positioned close to an endwise vertical side plate portion side of a lower horizontal rib of a horizontal portion included in a fitting block member. This configuration allows the short wall members and thus the container formed into a box shape to be increased in strength and rigidity, and can be prevented from undergoing torsional deformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Sanko Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hisatoshi Yamauchi
  • Patent number: 8689992
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage box or container which is formed from a combination of wood and resin or plastic components. The front, back, and sides of the storage box are preferably set into a channel on a base of the container. A circumferential member is secured to the top portions of the front, back, and sides of the storage box to retain these members in alignment. A top member is hingedly secured to the circumferential member, which enables ready access into the storage box. The storage box is formed from components which are capable of being packaged and shipped in a knocked-down state and constructed into a storage box on site, thereby saving shipping space and costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, William J. Phillips, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: 8631965
    Abstract: A container having removable side panels and spacer inserts, the spacer inserts disposed within the gap between adjacent side panels, whereby said side panels are raised to remove them from the container and wherein the spacer inserts preclude removal of a lower side panel unless the adjacent upper side panel is raised sufficient distance to remove the spacer insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Inventor: Gary Leasure
  • Patent number: 8459482
    Abstract: A foldable storage case comprises a one-piece, waterproof container. The container comprises a body, a bottom, and a cover, where the body, the bottom, and the cover form an interior space therebetween. The body comprises a plurality of body panels, the bottom comprises a plurality of bottom panels, and the cover comprises a plurality of cover panels. A plurality of removable fasteners is used to fasten together the body panels and the bottom panels. Further, each cover panel includes a projection adapted to be received by a receiving area of at least one of the body panels. When the cover is folded such that two or more projections are disposed adjacent each other within the receiving area, the projections and the receiving area interfere with each other, detachably securing the cover panels in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher M. Wall, Phillip W. Chaffee
  • Patent number: 8408411
    Abstract: A collapsible, portable container having a roof, a base, two foldable end walls and two removable side walls. The end walls and side walls of the container are load bearing elements having a twinned wall structure made of rotomolded plastic. The container is collapsed by removing the side walls and inwardly folding the end walls to draw the roof closer to the base. The load bearing capacity of the end walls and the side walls can be increased by arched indentations formed within the twinned wall structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Nova Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Henry F. Hay, Sherman McKinniss
  • Patent number: 8261922
    Abstract: A dustbin relates to a composite dustbin that can be easily assembled by and disassembled into parts. It is also characterized by pretty appearance, small coverage of warehouse area, low transport fee and good market prospects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Zhejiang Jiaxing Zhongda Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jiaming Jin, Xiaofeng Lu, Zhongjun Zhou
  • Publication number: 20120217238
    Abstract: A telescopic kettle contains a body; a fitting member secured on a bottom section of the body and includes at lease one hollow first tube and at lease one hollow second tube, both of which are axially connected together, and includes a first slot having a first folding segment; a smallest inner diameter of the first tube is larger than a largest outer diameter of the second tube; an outer connecting portion of the first tube and the second tube includes a second slot, and an inner connecting portion of the first tube and the second tube includes a second folding segment; the first tube includes a third slot formed on an inner wall thereof and a third folding segment disposed on an outer wall thereof; the base extending from a bottom end of the fitting member; a covering member including an opening, an outlet, and includes a push button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventor: TSUNG CHIH CHANG
  • Publication number: 20120205369
    Abstract: A bulk bin container having a side wall that is removable when the container is set up is disclosed. The side wall can be lifted straight upward and removed from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: ORBIS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Roger Nolan
  • Patent number: 8210379
    Abstract: A collapsible container for containing goods, including a liquid and/or solid/liquid mixture, configured to be assembled and disassembled manually without the use of tools. The container includes a plurality of upright panels coupled to a base by their bottom portions. Each panel of a first type is flanked along its opposing upright edges by a pair of adjacent panels of a second type. Each of the edges of each of the panels is coupled by an edge joining assembly to one of the edges of one of the flanking panels. The assembly comprises a first elongated edge joining member having a longitudinal channel with alternating partially enclosed portions and substantially unenclosed portions and a second elongated edge joining member having longitudinally extending spaced apart locking members. Each unenclosed portion is configured to receive a locking member, which are slid longitudinally within the channel into an adjacent partially enclosed portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Pacific Bin Corporation
    Inventors: Robert H. Afflerbach, David E. Griffin, Vipin Kumar, Dustin Miller, John R. McKnight, Craig M. Watjen, Peter D. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8201702
    Abstract: The invention provides a modular and foldable recycling apparatus for home use. The apparatus contains multiple modules attached in series, which can be separated into individual modules. Each module is made of a foldable frame to hold a container, such as a bag, for the containment, separation and transport of recyclable materials. The apparatus can be folded like an accordion to allow for convenient storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Harleman Products, LLC
    Inventor: David P. Harleman
  • Patent number: 8151986
    Abstract: A tool box includes: a first casing having a receiving space, a first horizontal slot and a first arcuate slot being formed on an outer face of a first left board section of the first casing, a second horizontal slot and a second arcuate slot being formed on an outer face of a first right board section of the first casing; a locating seat having multiple receiving holes and pivotally disposed in the receiving space; and a second casing. A first and a second raised sections are disposed on an inner face of a second left board section of the second casing. A third and a fourth raised sections are disposed on an inner face of a second right board section of the second casing. The first and second raised sections are engaged in the first horizontal slot and the third and fourth raised sections are engaged in the second horizontal slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Kuan-Wei Chen
  • Patent number: 8066147
    Abstract: A crate, such as for transporting egg cartons or other items, includes a base, opposed side walls and a rear wall extending upward from the base. A front wall opposite the rear wall is selectably moveable between a closed position and a retracted, open position. In the retracted position, access to the interior of the crate is provided. In one embodiment, the front wall includes a plurality of pivotably connected sections, such that the front wall can be retracted to provide access to the interior. A latch selectively prevents movement of the front wall to the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventors: Ryan C. Meers, Justin M. Smyers, Roger S. Hsu
  • Patent number: 7896182
    Abstract: A container for facilitating bulk storage and transport of goods, which includes a top portion, a base portion, and a sidewall portion which define an interior cavity, and a polyurea layer of sufficient thickness adhering to and coating at least the exterior areas of the top, base and sidewall portions. The top, base, and sidewall portions are preferably composed of polystyrene. The sidewall portion further includes a plurality of panels, wherein each of the plurality of panels includes end portions configured for interlocking engagement with one another to form a rigid joint exhibiting tensile strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Dean V. Hansen, Jeffrey A. Gross
  • Patent number: 7757876
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide collapsible cheese mold that eliminates or reduce the shortcomings of prior collapsible cheese molds. One embodiment of the present invention includes a container for transporting cheese, comprising a base and four wall panels mounted on the base, each side wall comprising an inner surface, an outer surface and two end faces. A first two of the wall panels comprise a set of hooks protruding from the end faces and a second two of the wall panels comprise hook receivers. Each hook receiver defines an opening through a corresponding wall panel inner surface and comprises a receiver rib spanning the width of the opening. A receiver rib has an outer face to engage an inner face of the respective hook. Each opening and receiver rib is sized to allow a portion of the respective hook to pass over the receiver rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Material Improvements, LP
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Ditter
  • Patent number: 7748538
    Abstract: A kit for making a holder for a pet food dish or bowl and the holder itself. The holder is arranged to be readily initially assembled from the kit and once assembled to be disassembled and reassembled whenever desired. The holder comprises a base member having an upstanding peripheral sidewall, a pair of side splash-guard members and a rear splash-guard member. The side splash-guard members are arranged to be releasably mounted on respective portions of the peripheral sidewall opposite each other. The rear splash-guard member is arranged to be releasably mounted on another respective portion of the peripheral sidewall between the side splash-guard members. The base member has a bottom wall on which the at least one pet food dish or bowl may be disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventor: Michael J. Esrich
  • Publication number: 20100108669
    Abstract: An assembly box structure includes two first side boards and two second side boards. Symmetric protruding portions are outwardly extended from two short sides of the first side boards. Symmetric recession portions are inwardly caved at two sides of a longer edge of the second side board. The protruding portion of one side of the first side board is embedded with the recession portion of the second side board through the two first side boards interlaced and assembled to the two second side boards, thereby rapidly assembling the hollow box body. Side bottom boards are extended from the bottoms of the first and second side boards. A plurality of through holes is arranged according to the proper distance spaced at interval. A plurality of expansion cylinders is at the periphery of the bottom of a bottom board, and corresponds to the through holes of each side bottom board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Yu-Lin Yang
  • Publication number: 20100018966
    Abstract: Collapsible containers dimensioned to integrate into motor carrier operations are provided. The container may include a base, a pair of first and second opposing walls, each first and second opposing wall including a top edge, two side edges and a bottom edge. The container further includes a top panel removably attached to the top edge of the pairs of first and second opposing walls and a plurality of engaging devices positioned along the perimeter of the top panel and base and along the two side edges and top and bottom edges of the pairs of first and second opposing walls. The plurality of engaging devices are configured to removably connect the pair of first opposing walls to the pair of second opposing walls and to removably connect the pairs of first and second opposing walls to the top panel and base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: You Crate LLC
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Ralph L. Roberts, II, Roby L. Roberts, Jeff Banion, Dave Cox, Greg Bronner
  • Patent number: 7607542
    Abstract: This invention discloses a container assembly of pallet structure with portable parts, including one or more side board unit, one or more corner connectors, one or more supporting pallets, and one or more laying boards. The side board unit further includes a side board and a bottom board. The side board has stop-by-contact section extends from each of side of the side board to engage with the groove of a corner connector. The bottom of the side board engages with the pallet to form a unit, while allowing laying boards to be installed within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Chuan Pao Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20090071956
    Abstract: A knockdown container includes a base and a plurality of barrel members, which combine to each other installed on the base, each barrel member including a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion connecting to the first connecting portion of another barrel member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Patent number: 7304840
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis (10), a fixing member (50) and a drive bracket (70). The chassis includes a front panel (13) defining an opening (12) and a through hole (19) therein. The fixing member includes a main body (51) mounted to the chassis. The main body includes a fixing part (63) formed upwardly therefrom, an operation part (65) extending forwardly, and an elastic hook (53) extending rearwardly therefrom. The drive bracket includes a mounting wall (73 or 71). The mounting wall comprises a stop (77) formed downwardly therefrom and an aperture (75). In assembly, the operation part of the fixing member extends through the through hole of the front panel. The drive bracket slides in the chassis from the opening thereof. The hook of the fixing member is received in the aperture of the drive bracket. The fixing part of the fixing member engages with the stop of the drive bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Indusrty (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun Lung Chen, Hui Li
  • Patent number: 7217308
    Abstract: This invention relates to a closing device for a housing of an air filter that can be closed with a housing cover. The assembly process is to be simplified and accelerated, while the number of parts required is to be reduced at the same time. According to the invention, this is achieved in that the housing cover and the housing can be connected to one another by means of a locking frame which surrounds the housing cover and the housing in the region of the housing edge, said locking frame being positionable in closed position by means of translatory motion, in which position it presses the housing cover onto the housing edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Montaplast GmbH
    Inventor: Andreas Thanheiser
  • Patent number: 7168583
    Abstract: An insulated drinking utensil that extends to contain more liquid and enhance logo/decorative display including an outer casing, inner casing(s), a lid if desired, a handle if desired, and sealing gasket if desired. The extendable drinking container transforms from a normal drinking utensil into a larger drinking utensil capable of holding more and displaying more. This container allows individuals the convenience of turning their everyday mug into a larger container or pitcher. This container allows individuals to show off their favorite team in a new and revolutionary way. This container allows retailers to offer something completely unique to their customers while also conserving precious shelf space normally used for containers with similar storage capacity. This container also allows the end user the luxury of storing a container with a large holding capacity into a small storage area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas John Freeman
  • Patent number: 7155865
    Abstract: A housing structure includes a first plurality of wall panels which form a lower course and a second plurality of wall panels which form an upper course. Each of the wall portions is generally rectangular and includes integrally formed interlocking portions which facilitate attachment of adjacent lateral edges of the wall portions of the first plurality to each other. Integrally formed interlocking portions facilitate attachment of the panels in the lower course to the panels in the upper course. In addition, rectangular roof panels are provided to enclose the housing structure. The interlocking portions enable the panels to slide into an interlocked engagement configuration thereby forming a rigid structure without the need for tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Certified Lumber, LLC
    Inventor: Abraham Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 7147125
    Abstract: The invention is a collapsible transparent portable cooler with sides having two or more walls with air gaps positioned within the walls providing insulation properties and means for easily viewing the contents of the cooler from any angle. In addition to the obvious advantage to security personnel in being able to quickly screen the contents, the present invention provides envelopes on the sides and top of the cooler with the envelopes conforming substantially in size to its respective side or top. These can be easily inserted and removed through the access slots provided as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Inventors: David M Slovak, Roy E Bentley, II
  • Patent number: 7129409
    Abstract: Electronics cabinets stabilize electronic devices in vehicles. The electronics cabinet removably attaches to the vehicle seat frames via seat attachment holes in the bottom end of the legs. A pair of front stabilizers fitted onto the front of the bottom end of the legs and a rear stabilizer supporting the rear of the bottom end of the legs further contribute to the stability of the electronics cabinet. A top shelf and a middle shelf are provided to support electronic devices and other items. The back of the electronics cabinet has a wire exit hole to facilitate connecting devices within the cabinet to the vehicle and/or devices on top of the cabinet. A door of the roll-up type may be present to secure items within the interior of the cabinet. A retainer and front restraint may be present to secure items to the top of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Inventors: Lester Brian Hicks, Hugh J. Moore
  • Patent number: 7066332
    Abstract: A foldable accommodating box includes a floor having a sidewall accommodating pocket, a pair of end walls pivotally supported on the floor, and a pair of sidewalls capable of being accommodated in the sidewall accommodating pocket in a mutually piled state. Each of the sidewalls includes a wall plate formed into a right-angled quadrilateral shape, a frame plate secured at right angles to an outer surface of an outer periphery of the wall plate, and a plurality of metal bars combined in a lattice shape and secured to the wall plate and the frame plate. The frame plate is provided with a notch for ensuring that when the sidewalls are piled on each other in an embraced manner so that their outer surfaces are opposed to each other, they are piled on each other with the frame plates partially adjoining each other on inner and outer sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignees: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Komyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeru Kobayashi, Masahiro Katayama, Kiyoshi Kasuya
  • Patent number: 7032401
    Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser shroud that can be packaged and transported unassembled and then assembled without tools is disclosed. The unassembled shroud can be readily transported and is resistant to damage during shipping. The refrigerated merchandiser shroud includes a plurality of corner bracket assemblies, a front panel, and two side panels. The corner bracket assemblies include two grooved lip holders and the panels include connecting lips at each side end thereof. The lip holders of the corner bracket assemblies receive the connecting lips of the panels. Each corner bracket assembly is installed along a vertically extending corner of a refrigerated merchandiser. The refrigerated merchandiser shroud is assembled by sliding the connecting lips of each panel into the lip holders of the corner bracket assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Leer Limited Partnership
    Inventor: Steve Dresser
  • Patent number: 7004344
    Abstract: A collapsible bin includes a lid and a box. The lid defines a lid plane and includes a flange extending in a plane parallel to the lid plane, the flange including an opening. The box includes a wall a channel with a flange contact surface and a bolt moveable in a direction perpendicular to the lid plane between securing and non-securing positions. When the bolt is in the securing position and the lid is positioned with the flange in the channel the bolt is positioned in the opening to restrict movement of the lid in a direction parallel to the lid plane and the flange engages the flange contact surface upon pressure on the lid in a direction away from the wall. A plurality of lid securing members releasably secure the lid to the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Tolko Industries Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Wayne Fulton, Darrell Robert Paxton Weatherill
  • Patent number: 6966449
    Abstract: A bulk box (200) comprising a base panel (202) and four side panels (204, 206) individually formed and assembled into a container. The bottom surface (232) of the base panel (202) comprises a matrix of pedestals (236) with the ground-contacting face (244) of each of the corner pedestals extending to the cornermost portions of the respective pedestal. The side panels (204, 206) include lateral flanges (254, 274) which overlap to form “double-thickness” corners. The side panels (204, 206) also have upwardly extending tabs (266, 286) and the base panel (202) has notches (242) so that, when a plurality of the bulk boxes are stacked one on top of the other, the tabs of a lower bulk box are received within the notches of an upper bulk box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: The Little Tikes Company
    Inventor: Richard Alan Williams
  • Patent number: 6948330
    Abstract: A cage in which is mounted a reducer of cold room that can be manually raised and blocked during the loading or unloading of the goods, and that automatically slopes down above the frozen foods when the door is closed for reducing the space preserving the frozen foods either by using the ice bags or dry ice during the delivery of the frozen foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Inventor: Alain Renaud
  • Patent number: 6880311
    Abstract: A stacking aid for stacking goods on a loading aid, such as a pallet, has wall parts surrounding the goods stacked on the loading aid. It is possible to alter the height of at least one of the wall parts and to remove the stacking aid from the loading aid after completion of the stacking procedure. A method for stacking goods on a loading aid, such as a pallet, with the aid of the stacking aid entails (a) obtaining a stacking aid which surrounds a stack of goods on the loading aid, (b) loading the loading aid with goods by using the stacking aid, and (c) lifting the loading aid relative to the stacking. The stack of goods lifted out of the stacking aid are wrapped for stabilization. The invention makes it possible to efficiently secure the stack of goods on the pallet during the commissioning through the removable stacking aid and during the subsequent transportation of the goods by the stabilizing the goods, for instance with a film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Witron Logistik + Informatik GmbH
    Inventor: Walter Winkler
  • Patent number: 6791027
    Abstract: A component kit for a switch cabinet, having a frame whose open sides can be clad with elements and at least one cabinet door. To be able to vary the installation space available in the switch cabinet, it is possible to fix different wall elements and/or cabinet doors to the faame, which have different depths extending perpendicular to the corresponding sides of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Walter Nicolai, Rolf Benner, Horst Besserer, Marc Hartel
  • Publication number: 20040129699
    Abstract: A bulk box (200) comprising a base panel (202) and four side panels (204, 206) individually formed and assembled into a container. The bottom surface (232) of the base panel (202) comprises a matrix of pedestals (236) with the ground-contacting face (244) of each of the corner pedestals extending to the cornermost portions of the respective pedestal. The side panels (204, 206) include lateral flanges (254, 274) which overlap to form “double-thickness” corners. The side panels (204, 206) also have upwardly extending tabs (266, 286) and the base panel (202) has notches (242) so that, when a plurality of the bulk boxes are stacked one on top of the other, the tabs of a lower bulk box are received within the notches of an upper bulk box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Alan Williams
  • Patent number: RE39444
    Abstract: Collapsible container comprising a bottom element (11) with openings (21) at the corners for disengagable attachment of two opposite gable walls (12, 13). The gable walls are connected to or are associated with supporting pillars (24) which are provided with slit shaped openings (31) for disengagable mounting of longitudinally arranged sidewall elements (14, 15) which have projecting hooks (28, 29) with notches (30) for engagement with the slit-shaped openings. Openings (39-44) are arranged in the bottom element (11) for disengagable attachment of a transversal partition wall (36). The sidewall elements (14, 15) each have a height dimension (A) which is one half of the width of the bottom element (11). The distance (B) between two sidewall elements (14, 15) is less than the depth of the notch (30) in the hooks (28, 29). The corner posts (22) of the gable walls (12, 13) are manufactured with a tubular profile with attachment slit openings (31) facing inwards, for attachment of shelves (33).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Inventors: Svein Rene, Christoffer Worsoe