Plural Apertures Engaged By Single Bracket Patents (Class 248/220.41)
  • Publication number: 20100084528
    Abstract: A bent wire or molded plastic device pair, set or ganged assembly that attaches to an existing perforated panel (pegboard) in an upper and lower position allowing the addition of additional panel hung between the upper and lower placed devices. A pair would allow a single additional panel to be utilized. A set would consist of multiple pairs. A ganged device would be multiple devices assembled and fixed in a permanent manner allowing multiple panels to be added to a ganged set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: MARK THIEL
  • Patent number: 7566037
    Abstract: A pusher accessory for assembly conventional elongated product display hooks configured at one end for anchorage on a supporting panel or board and supporting in suspended fashion along their length a multiplicity of product items for removal from the opposite free end of said hook. The pusher accessory has a stationary component for attachment in fixed position adjacent the free hook end; a movable component mountable on the hook for free sliding movement there along; and an extensible tension spring affixed at one end to the stationary component and carried at the other end by the movable component. When extended by separation of the movable component and intervening product packages suspended from the hook, the spring applies spring tension force to the movable component and intervening packages and advances the latter as product packages are removed. Preferably, the spring is a flat coil spring carried at the coil end by the movable component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Inventor: Michael N. Vogler
  • Patent number: 7562850
    Abstract: An electrical component support assembly that includes an electrical component and a bracket removably attached to the electrical component. The bracket is configured to couple to the electrical component and includes a base member that has a first side with a substantially planar shape. The bracket also includes a pair of elbow members that are located proximate to a second side of the base member. The elbow members are configured to be mounted to a support frame. Each of the elbow members is shaped to include a spring portion and a tab joined thereto. The spring portions flex with respect to the base member. The tabs on the pair of elbow members are arranged adjacent to one another and oriented to extend in a substantially common direction to be received in a common hole in the support frame. The tabs extend outward from the spring portions and have recesses for gripping the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Sykes Martin, Clifford F. Lincoln, III
  • Publication number: 20090166492
    Abstract: The invention related to a combination wallmount and desktop structure, which has an improved structure and thus can be used on both a wall and a desk. The structure can be hung on the wall or stood up on the desk for a user's convenience, and can be folded using a folding part, thus increasing the user's convenience and reducing the volume during a delivery process, and can be used as a wallmount structure or as a desktop structure without making it necessary to purchase the wallmount structure and the desktop structure separately, thus reducing costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Deok-Hwan Choi
  • Patent number: 7540244
    Abstract: A locking bracket system comprises a bracket lock and a bracket. The bracket lock may be slidably positioned along the lateral length of the bracket to transition between locked and unlocked configurations. When locked, an upper cantilever tab on the bracket lock secures a wire frame shelf that is recessed in a groove on the bracket. When unlocked, the wire frame shelf is not obstructed by the bracket shelf lock and may be removed. A solid shelf may be used in combination with the locking bracket system, as the bracket shelf lock does not obstruct the shelving plane upon which the solid shelf sits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Rubbermaid, Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael A. Gregory
  • Patent number: 7497344
    Abstract: A supporting bracket is designed to connect to a wall-mount rack by inserting hooks provided at a rear end of the bracket into holes provided on a front side of a vertical post of the wall-mount rack. The supporting bracket includes two parallelly spaced side wall portions, on top edges of which retaining slots are formed to enable the support of two shelves at two opposite lateral sides of the bracket. Two rails may be connected to two sides of the bracket for supporting a drawer-type container. A hanger may be connected to a lower side of the bracket to support a crossbar for holding suit hangers. The supporting bracket is therefore a multipurpose and highly efficient supporting member very practical for use on the wall-mount rack for supporting different types of holding members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Protrend Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Henry Chen
  • Patent number: 7490799
    Abstract: A multi-position support mechanism for an implement that employs an elongate member pivotably mounted at one end to the tongue of the implement and having a hook on the opposing end. The pivotable connection between the tongue and the elongate member provides a plurality of generally fixed positions, at least one where the hook supports the vehicle pto coupler, at least one for supporting hydraulic hoses, and at least one storage position where the elongate member and the hook are not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Terry A. Young, Michael L. Bandi
  • Patent number: 7481406
    Abstract: A pegboard assembly is secured in a spaced relation against a wall. The pegboard assembly has a plurality of pegboard members, in which a first pegboard member is coupled to a second pegboard member by a connector. The pegboard member has a front side and a rear side, and has a plurality of holes defined therethrough. The rear side has an integral spacer element and is adapted to contact the wall such that the holes are adapted to be spaced from the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Gerard William Lang, Benjamin M. Harvey, Eric Sugalski, Brian Brigham
  • Patent number: 7441736
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for use with a vertical display having regularly spaced apertures includes a generally planar surface, at least one finger extending rearward from the generally planar surface and adapted to mount the generally planar surface to the display via an aperture, at least one fastener, at least one guide extending forward from the generally planar surface, and a stop. The at least one fastener is configured to extend through the generally planar surface and adapted to engage the display via an aperture to selectively secure the generally planar surface to the display. The stop extends forward from the generally planar surface, wherein the stop and the at least one guide together are adapted to vertically receive and position a standard generally in parallel with the generally planar surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Rohland Wiltfang
  • Patent number: 7427053
    Abstract: Various aspects of the invention provide various embodiments of attachment members, hooks, hanger components, mounting systems and related methods. In one exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a wall standard, a hanger component or component having at least two spaced-apart bar portions, and an attachment member engagable to the wall standard. The attachment member includes first and second recessed portions configured for trapping the corresponding spaced-apart bar portions between the wall standard and the attachment member when the attachment member is engaged to the wall standard. With this trapping, the attachment member can thus retain the hanger component to the wall standard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
  • Publication number: 20080224005
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided which can be inserted into a pegboard and then one or more pegboard devices can be inserted into the apparatus. The apparatus effectively extends the usable area of a pegboard. The apparatus may include first, second, and third sides, which together substantially form a U-shape. The first and second sides are substantially parallel to each other and the first side is substantially perpendicular to the third side. First and second prongs project outwards from the first side. A plurality of openings are provided in the second side, such that one or more prongs of a pegboard device can be inserted into the plurality of openings in the second side in order to attach the pegboard device to the apparatus, while the first and second prongs of the apparatus are inserted into a pegboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: Rickey Martins
  • Publication number: 20080149576
    Abstract: Merchandising devices are described for holding, displaying, dispensing, and organizing different types of products typically found in the rough electrical aisle of a retail store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Michael D. Onachilla, Toben S. Parker, Jeffrey D. Heuer
  • Patent number: 7340855
    Abstract: A sign holder including a main portion, a flange, and an interface hook. The main portion longitudinally extends in a substantially planar manner and defines a top end, a bottom end opposite the top end, a first surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface. The flange is folded back from the bottom end toward the top end and the first surface of the main portion. The flange is biased toward the first surface of the main portion. The interface hook is folded back from the top end toward the second surface and the bottom end of the main portion and is configured to receive a portion of a shelf assembly to couple the sign holder to the shelf assembly. A pocket is defined between the main panel and the flange and is configured to receive a printed medium. Display systems and methods of use provide additional advantages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohland Wiltfang, Christine Welsh, Randy M. Staples
  • Patent number: 7334763
    Abstract: A displaying fixture assembly for mounting on an upright support surface and for supporting a plurality of merchandise items comprises a planar base member adapted for reversible attachment to the upright support surface. The base member includes an aperture opposite the upright support surface. An elongated bar member has first and second ends and a central portion. The bar member's first end is insertable into the base member's aperture for releasably securing the bar member to the base member. The bar member's second end is angled relative to the central portion thereof. A handle member has a cylindrical body portion with an aperture at a first end thereof. The aperture is sized to releasably secure the bar member's angled second end therein. The handle member includes an enlarged flange section, adjacent the apertured first end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Jeremy T. Rice
  • Publication number: 20070267557
    Abstract: A hook is provided for display and dispensing of commercial articles, such as articles carried on a card or other backing member. The hook includes a first arm with a hook-shaped end and an adjacent bend portion. A second arm has an end spaced from the hook-shaped end and the bend portion whereby an article must be slid along the first arm, between gaps formed between the end of the second arm, the bend portion and the hook-shaped end, for removal and subsequent checkout. In one embodiment, the hook includes a mounting plate with ears for engaging a pegboard support and a hole for receiving a push fastener which engages the pegboard support. In another embodiment, the hook includes a mounting member for mounting to a crossbar support in which a pair of spaced apart wings are provided at one end of a mounting body and a pair of spaced apart end portions are provided at the other end of the mounting body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventor: Jerrold R. Zich
  • Publication number: 20070257169
    Abstract: A quick release bracket assembly is provided for securely attaching power strips and other devices to the interior of an enclosure used for housing electronic equipment. The assembly includes a hanging bracket disposed on the frame of the interior of the enclosure and including a number of apertures to which are attachable a pair of mounting brackets movably secured at opposite ends to a power strip. One of the mounting brackets includes a locking mechanism that is easily disengageable from one of a number of separate locking apertures formed within the hanging bracket in order to allow the power strip to be engaged and disengaged from the hanging bracket for repositioning of the power strip to accommodate various electrical components within the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventor: Brad Taggett
  • Patent number: 7270309
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus comprising a mounting bracket and a display bracket. The mounting bracket includes a first mounting plate and first and second seating flanges extending outwardly from the mounting plate. The first seating flange includes a first seating channel. The display bracket includes a display mounting surface and first and second mounting flanges. The display mounting surface is adapted to be affixed to a flat panel display. The first mounting flange is adapted to seat in the first seating channel. The second mounting flange is adapted to engage the second seating flange when the first mounting flange is seated in the first seating channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Vantage Point Products Corp.
    Inventors: Don R. Burns, John Silva, Glenn Hamilton
  • Patent number: 7210661
    Abstract: An installation system for use with a motor comprising a motor base coupled to the motor and having a first aperture through the motor base, and a first post coupled to a support structure and configured to cooperate with the first aperture, wherein the first post is configured to temporarily support the motor while the motor is removably coupled to the support structure. The present invention also provides a method of manufacturing the motor installation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher L. Jentzsch
  • Patent number: 7066435
    Abstract: A wall mount assembly is provided for attaching an electronic device to a slat wall. The wall mount assembly includes a main body, a mount and a pair of clip assemblies to connect to the slat wall. The mount has a central opening to receive a support arm that holds the electronic device. The clip assemblies may be spaced apart on arms attached to the main body. The arms and main body are dimensioned so that electrical cables connected to the electronic device can be passed between the main body and the slat wall, providing cable management. Furthermore, a wall mount assembly kit may include assorted clips or brackets for attaching to different slat wall configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Innovation Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., Bradley A. Derry
  • Patent number: 7055274
    Abstract: A sign holder assembly formed by a support member attachable to a supporting surface such as a merchandise-receiving shelf, and a sign carried by the support member. The support member includes a backing member and a hingedly secured, latchable, cover. A cruciform-shaped slit extends through the cover and the sign includes one or more bendable tabs inserted through the slits to be captured in a pocket formed when the cover is latched so as to support a flag generally perpendicularly to the supporting surface. The assembly may be secured to the shelf by “push pins” or the like and an attaching element may integrally incorporate the push pins, may include slots through which the push pins may be engaged in the shelf apertures, may be relatively thin so the push pins may pierce the same, or may include any combination of one or more such securing elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Fast Industries, Ltd
    Inventors: Jacob Fast, Ralph Rojas
  • Patent number: 7032755
    Abstract: A hook having an extension attached to a base is disclosed. A first package having an enclosure attached to a backing, and a substantially similar second package can be placed on the extension so that the enclosure of the first package is adjacent to the enclosure of the second package and the length taken up by the first and second packages along the extension is about the depth of the first package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Inventor: Rickey Martins
  • Patent number: 6860456
    Abstract: A girder and a suspension device is adapted for a releasable connection thereto in order to suspend objects from the girder. The girder may be supported between two vertical rails, each having at least one slot. The girder includes a section having a web portion located in the operative state of the girder in a substantially vertical plane, and at least one flange portion angled substantially 90° thereto. The length of the flange portion substantially corresponds to the distance between the rails. The girder has an engagement element for engagement in a slot in a respective one of the rails. The web portion as well as the flange portion are provided with holes located in a common plane, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the girder. The suspension device includes an engagement portion dimensioned for introduction into both holes, at least a portion of the engagement portion being directed so that it tends to incline relative to the axis of the hole upon loading of the suspension device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Elfa International AG
    Inventor: Reine Magnusson
  • Publication number: 20040227041
    Abstract: A universal bracket system includes a bracket (200) having a proximal end (210) with an upper portion (212) formed with an upwardly projecting recess (214). A downwardly projecting slot (220) is formed at a lower portion of the upper projection (216). When the bracket (200) is in a final coupling position relative to a supporting rack (130), the downwardly projecting slot (220) captures an intermediate portion (136) of the rack (130) located between a pair of rack slots (132, 134).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Norman P. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20040159755
    Abstract: A mounting bracket generally comprises a plate and a pair of laterally spaced prongs connected to the plate. Each prong has a first portion extending rearwardly and a second portion extending downwardly. The second portion of each prong has a vertical height less than or equal to a diameter of the mounting apertures, whereby the bracket may be attached to the vertical support without rotating the bracket, thereby saving retail space. An interior chamber is defined by the rear surface of the plate and the inner surfaces of the prongs. The interior chamber has a horizontal width less than or equal to the thickness of the vertical support such that the rear and inner surfaces firmly engage the vertical support and attach the mounting bracket thereto. Preferably, the bracket further includes a second pair of laterally spaced prongs structured similarly to the first pair of prongs but vertically spaced therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Southern Imperial, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley C. Valiulis, Craig Zadak
  • Patent number: 6737148
    Abstract: A perforated panel having a grid of perforations or holes formed at least partially therethrough for disposing hangers for holding objects thereon and having at least a black color pattern disposed on a surface thereof for camouflaging the perforations and for reducing the appearance of damage and/or stains occurring through use is provided. It is desired to have a base finish formed on the panel and a first color pattern and the black color pattern formed by spattering of paint on the panel, screen printing, or attaching a lamina having the first color pattern and the black color pattern thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Walls Across Texas, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Ray Smith
  • Patent number: 6698124
    Abstract: A multi-component, interchangeable display system 500 is connectable with a support surface 276 such as an upright rail of a shelving system. The display system provides for the display of a variety of signs 652 on interchangeable display members 504 which may be slidably connected to a support bracket R. The support bracket includes a planar support body 506 having spaced fingers 508,510 which selectively engage openings 614 in the support rail. The display member includes a hinge portion 654, formed from a resiliently flexible material, which allows the sign to be bumped without damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Kump, Paul A. Mueller, Stephen D. Wamsley
  • Patent number: 6688567
    Abstract: A label holder or label/sign holder to be secured to a merchandise-supporting shelf devoid of a C-channel on its depending front lip. An adaptor element is secured to the supporting surface of the shelf as by push pins and has a forwardly extending portion defining a hook member engageable in a lip member defined at the upper edge of the body panel of the label holder without interfering with movement of a transparent cover member on the label holder to insert or remove labels from a pocket defined therebetween. Various embodiments of rearwardly extending flanges on the back of the body panel are adapted to secure the lower portions of the label holder to or around a rearwardly extending flange on the bottom of the shelf lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Fast Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jacob Fast, Michael G. Lowry, Robert Fast
  • Patent number: 6644606
    Abstract: A mounting support bracket for an advertising windup reel which comprises a base which is to be fixedly secured to an exterior surface. Mounted on the base are a pair of hook members and a depending tab with the outer end of the depending tab having an elongated ridge and groove. A portion of an advertising windup reel is to be connectable between the groove and the hook members to be clamped therebetween thereby fixing in position the advertising windup reel to the mounting support bracket. The depending tab includes a handle which facilitates manual movement of such to deflect the depending tab and permit disengagement of the windup reel housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Gregg A. Seidel
  • Patent number: 6622979
    Abstract: A locking hook assembly is provided for securely displaying merchandise on a vertical support. The locking hook assembly generally comprises a mounting bracket structured for connection to the vertical support. A hook of generally circular cross-section has an inner end fixed to the mounting bracket and projects outwardly therefrom to an outer end. The hook's outer end has a reduced diameter portion of generally semi-circular cross-section, and the reduced diameter portion includes a notch. To prevent removal of merchandise at the outer end, a lock has a semi-circular opening shaped to receive the reduced diameter portion and selectively engage the notch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Southern Imperial, Inc.
    Inventor: Stanley C. Valiulis
  • Patent number: 6601808
    Abstract: A merchandise display hook assembly is comprised of a wire hook for suspending display merchandise, and a specially molded plastic back plate, which is formed with multiple mounting sockets at different elevations, for varying the vertical position of the display hook relative to the back plate. In one embodiment, the back plate also accommodates laterally adjustable positioning of the display hook relative to the back plate. The arrangement enables in-store display areas to be configured for greater density of display items, leading to significant cost advantages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Trion Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas O. Nagel
  • Patent number: 6575657
    Abstract: A device for fastening of attachment elements, such as mounting rails, mounting plates, deposit plates and the like on a frame leg of a switchgear cabinet rack, wherein the frame legs are designed symmetrically in relation to their cross-sectional diagonal line and are aligned with the latter with the diagonal line of the rack. On the inside of the frame legs oriented toward the interior of the rack, the frame legs form a fastening receiver with two fastening profile sides which are disposed vertically in respect to each other and extend parallel to the facing outsides of the switchgear cabinet rack. The frame legs form system fastening receivers in the form of square or rectangular openings and fastening bores and make transitions into additional profile sides having corresponding rows of fastening receivers, which extend perpendicular to the facing exteriors of the switchgear cabinet rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Rittal-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Reuter, Rolf Benner
  • Publication number: 20030098400
    Abstract: A label holder or label/sign holder to be secured to a merchandise-supporting shelf devoid of a C-channel on its depending front lip. An adaptor element is secured to the supporting surface of the shelf as by push pins and has a forwardly extending portion defining a hook member engageable in a lip member defined at the upper edge of the body panel of the label holder without interfering with movement of a transparent cover member on the label holder to insert or remove labels from a pocket defined therebetween. Various embodiments of rearwardly extending flanges on the back of the body panel are adapted to secure the lower portions of the label holder to or around a rearwardly extending flange on the bottom of the shelf lip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Jacob Fast, Michael G. Lowry, Robert Fast
  • Patent number: 6561362
    Abstract: A wire rack device (10) for supporting and displaying a plurality of stacked funnels (12) in a manner and an orientation which facilitates easier and more convenient consideration, removal, and replacement of one or more of the funnels (12) by customers while shopping and by employees while stocking. The device (10) broadly comprises two sidepieces (16,17); a forward crosspiece (18); a faceplate (20); two legs (22,23); and a centerpiece (24). In a preferred embodiment, the sidepieces (16,17), the crosspiece (18), and the legs (22,23) are constructed of a single length of wire appropriately bent. Similarly, the centerpiece (24) is also be constructed of a single length of wire appropriately bent and welded to the legs (22,23).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Jim Cummins
  • Publication number: 20030071181
    Abstract: A mounting back is provided for mounting a display hook to a vertical support having spaced apertures. The mounting back generally includes a plate and a pair of prongs. The plate has a front surface constructed to mount the display hook thereto. The pair of prongs are for mounting the back to the vertical support via the apertures. Each prong includes a first portion extending rearwardly from the plate and a second portion extending upwardly from the first portion. Each first portion of the pair of prongs defines a downwardly opening notch therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: Southern Imperial, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley C. Valiulis, Craig Zadak
  • Publication number: 20030057336
    Abstract: A single wire is formed into a functional shape, whereby an extended loop or a fixed member on the upper section of the prong contacts the pegboard or slat wall in a manner which prevents tipping and at the same time locks the functional keeper into the pegboard or slat wall, wherein the single piece prong is usually formed from wire stock having a diameter between 0.148 inch to 0.225 inch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: Arthur Hochman
  • Patent number: 6530486
    Abstract: A pegboard assembly adapted for the receipt of standard hook and rod devices in both ¼ inch and ⅛ inch thickness which engages the hook portion of such devices at both a vertically disposed front plate and a horizontally disposed top plate so as to insure both firm support and resistance to lateral shift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kenney Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Robert D. Batting, Keith M. G. Bibby, Robert H. Hesford
  • Patent number: 6481677
    Abstract: A hanger has a support frame, an L-shaped rod, a clamp seat, a connection pipe, and a bracket. The support frame has a hollow post, a fork-shaped frame disposed on the hollow post, and a positioning seat disposed on the hollow post. The connection pipe has a rear end inserted in the clamp seat. The bracket has a tube and a U-shaped rod. A lower end of the L-shaped rod is inserted in the hollow post. A bolt fastens the clamp seat and the rear end of the connection pipe together. A front end of the connection pipe is inserted in the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Ming-Ti Yu
  • Patent number: 6481584
    Abstract: A plastic pegboard includes a generally flat sheet of plastic material with multiple holes positioned at regular intervals. The sheet has a generally smooth front face and an opposed rear face. The rear face includes a ring projecting about each of the holes, as well as multiple ribs extending between some of the holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Richard W. Cantley
  • Patent number: 6454231
    Abstract: A space saving rack primarily designed for use on vertical pegboard but not limited thereto, comprising an L-shaped hook or mounting assembly, said assembly configured to fit within two adjacent holes in pegboard having a plurality of holes, and a supporting member free to rotate in a horizontal plane; rotating said supporting member brings the desired tool or item to the front for easy removal or placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Bernard Fischer
  • Patent number: 6454230
    Abstract: A tool holder for use with a perforated support panel are disclosed. The tool holder includes a base plate at one end thereof and a panel engaging tab at an opposite end thereof. The base plate includes an aperture for receiving therethrough a fastener for insertion into a first perforation of the support panel to attach the tool holder to the support panel. The panel engaging tab is sized and dimensioned for insertion into a second perforation of the support panel and includes a step portion connected to and extending rearwardly from the base plate a distance less than the thickness of the support panel such that, when the tool holder is attached to the support panel by the fastener, a front surface of the tab engages a rear surface of the support panel at a portion of the perimeter of the second perforation, whereby the tab flexes relative to the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Triton Products
    Inventor: Ron Accuardi
  • Publication number: 20020113183
    Abstract: Merchandise display system includes a suspending mechanism for suspending a plurality of articles therefrom. The suspending mechanism has a suspending member sized and shaped so as to extend from a support member in a generally downward direction such that the plurality of articles can be fed downwardly along the suspending member. A guiding mechanism is also provided for positioning the plurality of articles in proper orientation. The guiding mechanism includes a guiding member sized and shaped so as to extend from the support member and engageable with side portions of the plurality of articles. The guiding member also includes an end sized and shaped so as to wrap around a lower front portion of an article located at a forward end of the plurality of articles for orienting the plurality of articles in a substantially upright orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: MAGLA PRODUCTS, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Henry Mattesky
  • Patent number: 6422523
    Abstract: A new faceout and upright bracket attachment assembly is constructed of two upright tubes or bars joined by an apertured web. The faceout is constructed so that the bracket is formed with two opposing flanges that are shaped to fit around one upright bar and that project from an end panel at the end of the faceout mounting bar, with one flange being situated slightly higher than the other and being vertically spaced from the lower flange by at least a distance of the width of a vertical upright bar. Each flange also has a notch in its bottom edge to allow the flanges to be positioned securely relative to the web apertures. The faceout bar bracket is locked onto the upright by positioning one of the upright bars between the flanges of the bracket across the face of the faceout end panel and then rotating the faceout bracket 90° about the upright bar such that the flanges mate with web apertures in opposing directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Weshler
  • Patent number: 6405984
    Abstract: A peg retaining device for preventing the pegs from falling out of the holes in the pegboard. The peg retaining device includes a retainer having a generally planar back side and also having a top, a bottom, and a front side, and being adapted to mount over a portion of at least one peg on a pegboard for securely retaining the at least one peg to the pegboard; and also includes fastening members being disposed through the retainer and being adapted to securely and removably engage in holes of the pegboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventors: Darren W. Simons, Tamra K. Simons
  • Patent number: 6382569
    Abstract: A line holder apparatus includes a base panel member, a first finger and second finger. The base panel member extends along and laterally from a longitudinal axis to define a plane and has an opening extending therethrough. The first finger is connected to the base panel member and extends in a first direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. The second finger is connected to the base panel member and extends in a second direction opposite the first direction. The first and second fingers are operative to move to and between a stowed state and an extended state. In the stowed state, the first and second fingers are disposed in the opening and are generally juxtaposed to one another within the plane. In the extended state, each one of the first and second fingers projects outwardly from the opening at an acute angle relative to the base panel member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Graydon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Schattner, Joseph Clarke, Kyle A. Jackson, Robert A. Zera
  • Patent number: 6354546
    Abstract: A sign holder assembly for holding signs for displaying prices and other information on merchandise display racks, shelves and peg hooks includes a base, a support member and a holder body for selectively accommodating a sign. The holder body is pivotable in relation to the base via a hinge located in the support member. In one embodiment, the base includes a resilient fastener and, spaced therefrom, a finger which are both secured to the bottom surface of the base. The resilient fastener and the finger engage a wall surface adjacent a respective hole in a display rack or shelf. In another embodiment, the base can be mounted on a peg hook. The holder body can include a bottom wall, a pair of side walls and a top wall which together define a frame-like element. These walls cooperate to form a socket allowing a sign to be selectively secured within the holder body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul A. Mueller
  • Patent number: 6349909
    Abstract: This invention features a hanger assembly for displaying product in a retail store environment, comprising an integral elongated hook member for carrying the product to be displayed, the hook member comprising a proximal end section, a distal end section, and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion comprises a first, inner, generally straight section adjacent to the proximal end section, and a first arcuate product hanging section adjacent to the inner section and adjacent to the distal end section; and a base member including means for removably fixing the base member to a display panel, the base member defining at least one receiving opening for receiving the proximal end section of the hook member, wherein the hook member can pivot horizontally about the end section, to allow the product being displayed to be moved horizontally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Wrap Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy Zarrow, Kenneth Buckley
  • Patent number: 6341755
    Abstract: A shelf top adapter (A, B, C) includes a planar plate member (10, 10′, 110) which lies adjacent an upper surface of a shelf (30) or display fixture. The plate is held snugly in contact with the shelf by a rearward pair of feet (14, 14′, 114), which extend downward and axially from a rear edge (18) of the plate member, and a pair of forward mounting fingers (16, 80, 116) which extend downward from the plate member forward of the feet. The forward mounting fingers may be in the form of pegs (80) or hooks (16, 116), the hooks each including a fin (36, 136) extending laterally to the planar member. The feet and forward mounting fingers are inserted through suitably placed apertures (26, 32) in the shelf. The adapter is resistant to accidental removal during use, while being readily attached to, or removed from the shelf when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel J. Kump
  • Patent number: 6321475
    Abstract: A display device for mounting to the front edge of a store shelf provides a sealed environment for display of an object. Preferably, the object is in a constructed craft item which may be assembled from a kit which is offered for sale and is located on the store shelf adjacent the display device. The displayed object serves as a promotional vehicle for the kit. The display device includes a bracket for mounting the display device to the shelf and a product display case mounted to the bracket. The product display case includes a shelf construction upon which the constructed object can be displayed and a protective dome surrounding the shelf construction. The shelf construction may have a friction fit with the protective dome and can include a forward wall adapted to support the object to be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Natural Science Industries, Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Glanz
  • Publication number: 20010013567
    Abstract: A locking hook assembly is provided for securely displaying merchandise on a vertical support. The locking hook assembly generally comprises a mounting bracket structured for connection to the vertical support. A hook of generally circular cross-section has an inner end fixed to the mounting bracket and projects outwardly therefrom to an outer end. The hook's outer end has a reduced diameter portion of generally semi-circular cross-section, and the reduced diameter portion includes a notch. To prevent removal of merchandise at the outer end, a lock has a semi-circular opening shaped to receive the reduced diameter portion and selectively engage the notch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Applicant: Southern Imperial, Inc.
    Inventor: Stanley C. Valiulis
  • Patent number: 6234436
    Abstract: A heavy duty display hook which supports point of purchase items or packages is insertable into a rectangular aperture of a panel, such as a cardboard panel provided with a number of spaced apertures for display hooks. The display hook includes a front plate which is substantially vertically disposed in use and which has an upper end and a lower end and an elongated support member which projects forwardly from and extends upwardly in slightly inclined fashion to the front plate. A pair of arms extend rearwardly from the front plate. A slot is disposed between the pair of arms. The arms have a first section which extends through the slot in the panel. A second section of the arms extends upwardly from the first section. The second sections are spaced from and are generally parallel to the front plate. A wing may extend away from each of the second sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel J. Kump