Connecting Panels Patents (Class 312/265.5)
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Patent number: 11932334Abstract: A trailer mountable storage container assembly for securely stowing articles on a trailer includes a box, which is mountable to the trailer. A door is hingedly engaged to the box and is positioned to selectively close a front of the box, which is open. The door is lockable to secure contents of the box. A plurality of rails is positioned in the box and is engaged to a back thereof. Each rail extends from proximate to opposed sides of the box and has a channel positioned longitudinally therein. Each of a plurality of hooks is selectively insertable into a respective channel so that the hook is slidably engaged to an associated rail. Items, such as tools, equipment, and the like, can be hung from the hooks and positioned in the box.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Inventors: Ronnie Shanklin, Kevin Walcott
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Patent number: 11932874Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of culturing mesenchymal stem cells using gamma-irradiated serum, and more particularly to a method for culturing mesenchymal stem cells, which can improve the adhesion and proliferation rate of stem cells using a medium containing gamma-irradiated serum and an antioxidant. The method for culturing mesenchymal stem cells according to the present invention can restore the adhesion and proliferation rate of stem cells when culturing the stem cells using gamma-irradiated FBS, which is safe from contamination sources but reduces the efficiency of adhesion and proliferation of the cells. Thus, the inventive method is useful for the production of stem cells for cell therapy.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignees: R BIO CO., LTD., NATURECELL CO., LTD.Inventors: Jeong Chan Ra, Sung Keun Kang, Eun-Young Kim
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Patent number: 11792895Abstract: In an aspect, data representative of an electrical value is received and a target value for an inductive load based on the electrical value is accessed from memory of the controller. A target value for an inductive load can be accessed based on the electrical value. A transfer function based algorithm can be implemented for determining a set point value using the electrical value the set point value can be applied on a triode for alternating current (TRIAC). Operation of the inductive load to the target power responsive to the applying of the set point value on the TRIAC can be adjusted. The operation of the inductive load at the target power causes operation of the inductive load at the target value.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2023Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventor: Nicholas Chow
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Patent number: 11767985Abstract: A device for reinforcing and ventilating furniture, includes at least one first longitudinal profile that has at least one line of through holes arranged along the longitudinal dimension thereof, and at least one second longitudinal profile, the at least first profile and the at least second profile being mutually joined along the same longitudinal dimension thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: FAMAR MUEBLES, S.L.Inventors: Francisco José Martínez García, Fabián Martínez García
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Patent number: 11731718Abstract: A rack for scooters is disclosed. The rack generally includes a base portion and a rack plate mounted to the base portion. The rack plate may include a top plate that is generally parallel to the ground and a front plate extending downward from the top plate. The top plate may include a plurality of slots, each of which is configured to receive a neck portion of a scooter. Each of the slots may be configured to support a scooter in an upright position when the scooter is placed therein. The slots may be tapered, allowing for scooters of varying designs to be supported therein. The rack plate may also include one or more apertures configured to receive a portion of a locking mechanism, such that the locking mechanism can be used to secure a scooter within a slot to prevent theft.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: EVERLAST CLIMBING INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Joel Greenblatt
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Patent number: 11668335Abstract: A composed element, such as a piece of furniture, wherein the composed element comprises at least a rear wall, as well as a number of constructional parts forming a whole in which the rear wall has to be provided. The rear wall forms the rear side of the composed element and includes one or more rear wall parts. The composed element comprises seats for installing at least one of the rear wall parts, which are configured such that the rear wall part can be slid into the seats starting from the rear side of the composed element from a position differing from the final plane in which the rear wall part will be situated in the final condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: FLOORING INDUSTRIES LIMITED, SARLInventors: Luc Maertens, Luc Deman, Mark Cappelle, Luc Vanhastel, Maarten Marres, Jan Van Troys
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Patent number: 11655068Abstract: The present invention relates to a construction panel (1), said panel (1) having a polygonal shape, each of the edges of the panel (1) having, over its entire length, a crenelated pattern (2) which is made up of at least two protrusions (3) in each of which a longitudinal through bore (4) is arranged, wherein a sliding locking device (5) is positioned in each longitudinal through bore (4) of the panel (1), said sliding locking device (5) being able to assume one of an unlocked position in which the sliding locking device (5) is completely located inside the associated longitudinal through bore (4) and a locked position in which the sliding locking device (5) partially leaves the associated longitudinal through bore (4).Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Inventor: Julien Pruvost
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Patent number: 11647603Abstract: A server containing hard disk modules which can be slid into place and which allow connection at the front and at the rear of a housing. The server includes the housing which defines an opening, the hard disk modules, and a plurality of trays. Receiving channels communicating with the opening are defined in the housing, the receiving channels are isolated and arranged side by side and each channel can receive one tray. A hard disk module is positioned in one tray, a front end and a rear end of the housing defines front connection port and rear connection port for cable connections to each hard disk module.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Fulian Precision Electronics (Tianjin) Co., LTD.Inventors: Han-Yu Li, Wen-Hu Lu, Shu-Tong Wang, Li-Yi Yin, Gong-Wen Zhang, Yang Li, San-Long Zhou
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Patent number: 11486626Abstract: A standoff feature for an appliance includes a connecting member having a first end and a second end. A first side member extends in a first direction from the first end of the connecting member. A second side member is spaced from the first side member. The second side member extends in the first direction from the second end of the connecting member. A first flange extends from a first side edge of the connecting member. The first side edge extends between the first end and the second end. The first flange extends in a second direction from the connecting member. A second flange extends from a second side edge of the connecting member. The second side edge extends between the first end and the second end and opposes the first side edge. The second flange extends in the second direction from the connecting member.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Jacob Charles Ickes, Dustin Michael Miller, Abhay Naik, Aaron Michael Stewart
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Patent number: 11458634Abstract: Systems and methods for ease of installation of modular furniture are disclosed herein. Various embodiments include a method comprising: receiving a ceiling scan; mounting a rails system based on the ceiling scan; installing robots for machine control of the modular furniture using the rails system; and positioning the modular furniture using a positioning control system electrically connected to the robots.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Bumblebee Spaces Inc.Inventors: Sankarshan Narasimha Murthy, Prahlad Athreya, Jaideep Singh Chavan, Rico Zorkendorfer, Scott Tandoi, Aaron Licata
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Patent number: 11460235Abstract: A support assembly for a vacuum insulated structure includes a base plate that has a perimeter support surface and centrally defines an aperture. The base plate includes fasteners that extend outwardly from the base plate. Base rails each include a support body that has a first attachment flange, a second attachment flange, and a mounting wall that is operably coupled to the support body. The first attachment flange and the second attachment flange operably couple each of the base rails to the base plate. A front plate is operably coupled to the mounting wall of each of the base rails. A machine plate is operably coupled to each of the first attachment flange and the second attachment flange of each of the base rails proximate to the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Lynne F. Hunter, Narendra Ashok Kapure, Abhay Naik, Manjunathraddi Navalgund, Sanket Vivek Phalak
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Patent number: 11388995Abstract: A rack features a front panel, a rear panel, a first rail assembly and a second rail assembly. The first rail assembly includes a first frame, a first plurality of support members extending laterally from the first frame, and a first set of edge connectors extending in a first longitudinal direction from the first frame. The second rail assembly includes a second frame, a second plurality of support members extending laterally from the second frame and aligned with the first plurality of support members, and a second set of edge connectors extending in the first longitudinal direction from the second frame for coupling to the front panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Cambro Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Johannes Le, Charles Jarvis
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Patent number: 11350747Abstract: A construction panel for a side of an item of furniture of a furniture body includes a plate-shaped central part having a first front surface and other front surfaces, and a cut-out arranged in the central part. The cut-out extends at least along one section of the first front surface of the construction panel and is used to accommodate a stop that guides a moveable furniture part. The construction panel includes, in the region of at least one of the additional front surfaces, at least one machinable section that is outside of the cut-out.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: AMBIGENCE GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Norbert Poppenborg
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Patent number: 11046480Abstract: This disclosure relates to portable storage boxes, also called job boxes, that may be adapted for use on construction sites. Existing boxes are typically too large and heavy to move by just one person without additional equipment. Existing storage boxes are difficult to maneuver in tight spaces. This invention allows a job box to be broken down into three sub-assemblies of roughly equal size. The individual sub-assemblies are easier to carry since they are compact and can be held close to the body when the user is in a standing position. The individual sub-assemblies stack well against each other allowing the storage box to be stored and transported in a more space efficient way than present art unitary assembly storage boxes.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: JMC Engineering, LLCInventors: James Anthony McCrea, Frank Clark
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Patent number: 11047612Abstract: A built-in refrigerator which includes a body; a door configured to open and close an inside of the body; a hinge configured to connect the body with the door; and a wire cover unit configured to guide a wire drawn from the body while a portion thereof slides according to an opening and closing of the door.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Min-kyu Kim, In-yong Hwang, Joong-ho Kim, Jong-kyoung Bok, Yong-man Seo, Ho-june Jeon
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Patent number: 10881199Abstract: A rack features a front panel, a rear panel, a first rail assembly and a second rail assembly. The first rail assembly includes (i) support members extending in a first lateral direction, (ii) a first set of edge connectors extending in a first longitudinal direction for coupling with a first attachment mechanism of the front panel, and (iii) a second set of edge connectors extending in a second longitudinal direction for coupling with a third attachment mechanism of the rear panel. The second rail assembly includes (i) support members extending in a second lateral direction opposite the first lateral direction, (ii) a third set of edge connectors extending in the first longitudinal direction for coupling with the second attachment mechanism of the front panel, and (iii) a fourth set of edge connectors extending in the second longitudinal direction for coupling with the fourth attachment mechanism of the rear panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Cambro Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Johannes Le, Charles Jarvis
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Patent number: 10805699Abstract: A small, lightweight ceiling speaker assembly in a lightweight plastic tubular L-shaped housing with an inclined rear end closed by an electronics connection panel. The tubular L-shaped housing is assembled from right and left L-shaped halves and encloses a speaker, a multi-tap transformer, and control electronics. Selection of the transformer tap, zone selection, and configuration controls is accomplished manually on the electronics connection panel. Analog ANALOG IN and ANALOG OUT jacks are also located on the electronics connection panel. Spring-biased feet engage the top surface of a ceiling tile or panel to clamp the L-shaped strategically hidden speaker system against an annular flange of a releasably attachable sound diffuser or director.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Inventor: Johnathan Ivey
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Patent number: 10781625Abstract: A safe configured for holding valuables (137) includes a safe body (141) which bounds an interior area (270). The safe body is comprised of a plurality of engageable panels. A door (272) is releasable engageable with the body. The door includes a lock (284) that is changeable between locked and unlocked conditions.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: INTIRION CORPORATIONInventors: Jim Estill, Gregory Allan Thomas Hall, Bryan Stuart Cunningham
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Patent number: 10253798Abstract: A device for attaching a guide unit to a first furniture part which is movably guided relative to a second furniture part, wherein the guide unit includes a basic unit rail disposed on the second furniture part and a motion rail disposed on the first furniture part. Two bearing portions are disposed spaced apart on a lower edge of the device, which is provided for disposal on the motion rail. Each of the bearing portions is configured on a side which faces the respective other bearing portion, such that the motion rail can be disposed between the bearing portions. At least one of the bearing portions is mounted on the device so as to be readjustable so that a position of the bearing portion is modifiable to align the first furniture part in the assembled state in a horizontal direction in relation to the motion rail.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Grass GmbHInventors: Bernd Roedder, Klaus-Dieter Schmidt, Juergen Schnell, Artur Hirtsiefer, Heinz-Josef Henscheid
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Patent number: 10028581Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable face plate mounting system for adjusting the position of a face plate attached to a pantry pullout apparatus. The system comprises a slotted bracket adjustably attached to the face plate, a standoff assembly attached to the pantry pullout apparatus and slidably engaged with the slotted bracket, a fastener fixedly attached to the pantry pullout apparatus, and a set crew movable within the fastener and abutting the slotted bracket. A first embodiment of the standoff assembly includes a pair of standoffs and coordinating removable fasteners. Another embodiment of the standoff assembly includes a single standoff and fastener paired with a pin. The face plate is adjustable in three dimensions with respect to the pantry pullout apparatus and surrounding cabinets.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Hardware Resources, Inc.Inventor: Alan Chen
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Patent number: 9775197Abstract: The invention is based on a protective device for a heating unit, in particular for a cooking apparatus (10), for protecting a heating unit against a hot air flow (44). To achieve an effective cooling effect, it is proposed that the protective device for a heating unit comprises a shielding element (68), which is provided for this purpose to shield a space (46) provided for a cold cooling air flow (42) for cooling the heating unit (14) against the hot air flow (44).Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2007Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: BSH Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: Manuel Almolda Fandos, Jose Maria Cozar Bartos, Rual Escartin Sanchez, Jose-Ramon Garcia Jimenez, Alfonso Lorente Perez, Jose Maria Marin Herrero, David Ortiz Sainz, Carmelo Pina Gadea, Demetrio Torrubia Marco
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Patent number: 9596933Abstract: A semi-full access and full access face frame for a cabinet box is provided, together with a method for making and assembling cabinet boxes. In a semi-full access face frame, the vertical stiles are rotated ninety degrees compared to a traditional face frame. In a full access face frame the vertical stiles and the horizontal rails are rotated ninety degrees compared to a traditional face frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Inventor: Cayd Paul Bader
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Patent number: 9526331Abstract: Modular furniture pieces and, more specifically, a system of modular furniture pieces. The modular furniture pieces system comprises a plurality of unitary blocks joined by means of at least one bar. The plurality of blocks which are conjoined and immediate to one another, joined by an equal number of bars, form a cell.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Inventor: Eduardo De Leon Vazquez
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Patent number: 9285157Abstract: A cold appliance, such as a household refrigerator or freezer, comprising a cabinet (101) and a cooling module (102) and a cabinet panel for a household cold appliance. The cabinet comprises cabinet panels including two opposite side wall panels (1), a rear wall panel (4), and a top part (2), which are connected essentially perpendicular to each other by means of mechanical and/or glue joints. Each cabinet panel comprises an inner sheet (9), an outer sheet (8) and an intermediary layer (17) of a foamed insulating material, wherein each cabinet panel has an inner surface, an outer surface, and four edge surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET ELECTROLUXInventors: Anders Selin, Marko Tapio Jokila, Sven Blomberg, Bernt Andersson
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Patent number: 9285158Abstract: In an attachment portion where a side edge portion of an opening of a trailer and a casing are connected together, a vertically-extending groove is formed in one of the trailer or the casing and a vertically-extending raised portion is formed in the other one of the trailer or the casing so as to be fitted into the groove.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Makoto Ikemiya, Kazuyasu Matsui
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Publication number: 20150145394Abstract: A furniture assembly includes at least four division plates, at least four squared beams, and at least one storage space. The division plate has a left lateral surface and a right lateral surface to respectively mount a front fastener and a rear fastener. Four division plates are adhered to the squared beam at four orthogonal directions. The front fastener and the rear fastener of the division plate are to penetrate respective anchorage holes at the squared beam. With end plugs to be inserted into the corresponding end opening of the squared beam, the end plug and the corresponding fasteners of the division plates can be buckled up firmly at the corresponding end of the squared beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Protrend Co., Ltd.Inventor: SHUN-YI CHEN
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Publication number: 20150145395Abstract: A furniture structure (1) comprising: at least one shoulder (2) having a shoulder body (3) of a preset height (H), said shoulder body (3) having at least one wall (4) which delimits said shoulder body (3); said shoulder body (3) comprising at least one shoulder slit (5) forming an opening through said at least one wall (4) having a preset longitudinal extension and preset transverse dimension or width (s1); said furniture structure (1) further comprising a back panel (6) having a substantially plate-shaped back panel body (7) of a preset thickness (r) transverse in relation to said plate-shaped back panel body (7); said back panel body (7) comprising at least one back panel edge (8) suitable to cooperate with said at least one shoulder (2) to form said furniture structure (1); wherein said back panel edge (8) has at least one tenon portion or tenon (9) comprising a tenon neck (10) and a tenon projection (11); and wherein said tenon neck (10) has a preset neck dimension (s) transverse to said plate-shaped backType: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Cesare Picchio, Piero Molteni
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Patent number: 8998356Abstract: A fastening device connects two wall parts of a furniture part, in particular a rear wall to a side wall of a drawer. The fastening device has at least one locking projection resilient about an imaginary spring axis on one wall part, which locking projection can be locked—preferably detachably—into a locking receptacle fastened to or formed on the other wall part. The imaginary spring axis of the locking projection is at an angle—preferably substantially at a right angle—from a wall of the wallpart. The locking receptacle is formed on the other wall part as an opening, and an imaginary normal on the opening is substantially parallel to the imaginary spring axis of the resilient locking projection.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Julius Blum GmbHInventor: Ingo Gasser
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Patent number: 8995124Abstract: A cover latch is provided for coupling a blade server cover to a blade server when the cover latch is in a locked state. Embodiments include a locking surface and a user interface; wherein when the cover latch is in the locked state, the locking surface engages a locking surface enclosure of the blade server cover; wherein when the cover latch is in an unlocked state, the user interface is rotated into the blade server and the locking surface is rotated outward from the blade server, wherein when the locking surface is rotated outward from the blade server, the locking surface is disengaged from the locking surface enclosure of the blade server cover; and a rotational limiter hole in the cover latch that surrounds a peg of the blade server, wherein the rotation of the locking surface and the user interface is limited by the rotational limiter.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Nadia Anguiano-Wehde, Aaron M. Hegrenes, Nathan D. Karl, Seth D. Lewis
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Publication number: 20150069894Abstract: An adjustable structure of combination cabinet includes a plurality of assembling plates assembled as a whole cabinet via a plurality of assembling members, the whole cabinet having a side opening and a receiving space, a first partition plate assembled in the receiving space, the first partition plate vertically assembled between two assembling plates, a plurality of adjusting members slidably mounted on the two assembling plates, the first partition plate moved in the receiving space via moving the adjusting members, each adjusting member having a sliding groove extended horizontally and a socket extended vertically, each adjusting member mounted on the two assembling plates via the sliding groove thereof, the first partition plate assembled to the socket, the adjusting members slid along the assembling plate via the sliding groove, the first partition plate movable in the receiving space so as to adjust the arrangement between the two sub spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Kuo Wen Shang, Benson Chen
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Patent number: 8955929Abstract: A catching locking mechanism for pieces of furniture, including an adjustable wheel that has a catching structure in at least some areas, and a mating catch that cooperates with the catching structure of the adjustable wheel. The mating catch is made of a sheet metal part, and is designed to be resilient, preferably in the form of a springy tongue.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Julius Blum GmbHInventors: Andreas Holzapfel, Benjamin Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20150035422Abstract: Panels are shown which are provided with a mechanical locking system allowing perpendicular connection with a snap action.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Valinge Flooring Technology ABInventors: Niclas HAKANSSON, Darko PERVAN
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Publication number: 20150035421Abstract: A dismantle-able computer casing comprises a bottom unit planar board, a left unit planar board and a right unit planar board. The left and right edges of the bottom unit planar board each have a protruding plate protruding from and perpendicular to the bottom unit planar board. The left unit planar board is fixed to the protruding plate at the left edge of the bottom unit planar board by screws. The right unit planar board is fixed to the protruding plate at the right edge of the bottom unit planar board by screws.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: WEI-TING HSIUNG
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Patent number: 8944532Abstract: A modular apparatus is composed of a plurality of modules obtained from molding plastic materials and adapted to be combined at the user's discretion in order to obtain pieces of furniture with different shapes and dimensions, preferably wardrobes.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventor: Sergio Tontarelli
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Patent number: 8936226Abstract: A support frame for a modular lectern is assembled together with a top board, a bottom board and a divider board to form the modular lectern and is provided with a main board, a first connecting member and a second connecting member, wherein the parts of the support frame of are locked together in a tongue and groove manner, and can be disassembled into the three main parts: the main board, the first connecting member and the second connecting member, which can be stacked one upon another together with the top, bottom and divider boards for easy transportation. Furthermore, the top and bottom boards are pivoted to the main board via the first and second connecting portions, so that the top and bottom boards can be folded to further save transportation space.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Inventor: Chuan-Ching Chang
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Publication number: 20150015130Abstract: A case including a first housing and a second housing. The first housing includes a first board, a first side board extending upward from the first board, and a limiting board unit connected to the first side board. The limiting board unit and the first side board define a positioning slot that has a guiding slot part having an open top end extending vertically and a hooking slot part connected to the guiding slot part and extending horizontally. The second housing includes a second board, a second side board extending downward from the second board, and a hooking fin protruding from a bottom end of the second side board, being inserted in an inserting direction into the guiding slot part, and being moved in a sliding direction perpendicular to the inserting direction and hooked in the hooking slot part. Therefore, the case, when assembled, has a number of screws reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: 3Y POWER TECHNOLOGY (TAIWAN), INC.Inventors: Shao-Feng LU, Yi-Chen KUAN
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Patent number: 8911034Abstract: A housing having a quick-dismounting structure includes a base plate, a covering plate and a switch module. The base plate has a retaining portion. The covering plate has one side against the retaining portion and a switch recess corresponding to the side. The switch module is rotatably disposed in the switch recess and including a holding portion exposed outside the switch recess, a hooking board extended from the holding portion toward the matching board, and an elastic element. The hooking board has a fastening end faced the retaining portion. When the holding portion is moved, the hook piece shifts accordingly and the hooking end-portion is selectably hooked the retaining portion which then lock or disengage the covering plate, for dismounting the covering plate conveniently.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignees: Lite-On Electronics (Guangzhou) Limited, Lite-On Technology CorporationInventors: Yu-Ching Kuo, Chun-Yen Lin
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Publication number: 20140345316Abstract: A modular cooler assembly is disclosed herein. According to an embodiment, the modular cooler assembly may be configured to house one or more beverage containers therein. In some instances, the modular cooler assembly may include a number of panels. The panels may be interconnected by way of a number of joints. In certain embodiments, at least one of the panels may be configured to be opened and closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Vinayak S. Godbole, Anish Mehta
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Publication number: 20140339972Abstract: The invention relates to a furniture unit (1) having a frame structure (2), which delimits a box-shaped receiving space (3). On at least one side (4), a partition frame (20) having a partition wall (19) is accommodated. The partition wall (19) can be locked and aligned by means of an adjustment unit (50).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: FEHRE DESIGN GMBHInventor: Juergen Fehre
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Publication number: 20140306592Abstract: A panel system includes a first panel and a second panel coupled together. The second panel includes a first aperture configured to hold a first support element, a second aperture configured to hold a first fastener, and a third aperture configured to hold a second fastener. A first bracket is coupled to the first panel, extends laterally outward from the first panel, and includes a fourth aperture and a fifth aperture formed therethrough. A second bracket is coupled to the first panel, extends laterally outward from the first panel, and includes a sixth aperture formed therethrough. The fourth aperture is configured to accept the first support element therethrough. The fifth aperture is configured to not accept the first fastener therethrough when the second panel is coupled to the first panel. The sixth aperture is configured to not accept the second fastener therethrough when the second panel is coupled to the first panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Philip F. Hottmann, John F. Andrews
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Patent number: 8833881Abstract: A parts storage drawer system is described having part bin dividers that are easily adjusted by sliding the divider along a rail or divider enables changing of divider location without removal of the divider from the drawer. A parts identification card may be coupled to a divider, such as by insertion into a slot within a divider. Furthermore, a parts identification card may be inserted into and removed from a divider without removing or repositioning the divider. A parts storage drawer system may be an insert tray that may comprise one or more molded parts. The parts storage drawer system provides an organizational method for the storage, separation, identification and availability of a variety of parts through the utilization of mechanical means, including dividers having clips that extend over partitions or rails for coupling thereto. Partitions and/or rails may include a plurality of locking segments for detachably attaching dividers.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Forte USAInventors: Mark L Manniso, James L Manniso
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Patent number: 8833711Abstract: A bracket assembly for mounting a rack to a floor includes a bracket. The bracket includes a rack-mounting surface having at least one pair of rack-mounting openings for mounting the bracket to the rack, and a floor-mounting surface extending from the rack-mounting surface. The floor-mounting surface has at least three pairs of floor-mounting openings for mounting the bracket to the floor.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventor: Robert L. Fritz
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Publication number: 20140225493Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of furniture (1) comprising at least two drawers (2, 3, 4) which lie one above the other and which comprise similar front panels (5) that can be removably connected to lateral walls (6, 7) of the drawers (2, 3, 4) via furniture fittings (10, 20). The furniture fittings (10, 20) can be fixed in bores (51, 52) of the front panels (5) using fixing elements (8) which lie one above the other. Each furniture fitting (10, 20) has three fixing points (11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23) for the fixing elements (8), each said furniture fitting (10, 20) being fixed to the front panel (5) at only two fixing points (11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23) of the furniture fitting (10, 20) by means of the fixing elements (8) in order to determine a different height of the front panel (5) relative to the lateral wall (6, 7) of the drawer (2, 3, 4).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: IKEA Supply AGInventors: Ingo Gasser, Emanuel Netzer
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Patent number: 8801123Abstract: A furniture fitting for attaching a front panel to a drawer frame includes a fastening device for the front panel that is associated with the drawer frame, and a connecting element that can be mounted on the front panel. The connecting element includes mounting elements, in particular dowels, for fastening to the front panel, and the connecting element can be fastened to the fastening device in a detachable and in particular position-adjustable manner. The connecting element includes a first part and a second part arranged at a distance from the first part in the mounting position, and the first part of the connecting element can be connected to the front panel by at least two mounting elements and the second part of the connecting element can be connected to the front panel by at least two further mounting elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Julius Blum GmbHInventor: David Kueng
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Patent number: 8763432Abstract: A laundry device is provided in which a control panel may be mounted/dismounted conveniently according to an arrangement of the laundry device. The laundry device may include a body case which forms an exterior of the laundry device, a panel frame mounted to an upper end or a lower end of a front of the body case, a control panel selectively mounted to a front of the panel frame, and a falling off preventive portion for preventing the control panel from being inadvertently separated from the panel frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Ju Han Yoon, Il Tak Han, Sung Gi Hwang, Seong Kyu Kim, Seon Il Heo
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Publication number: 20140152160Abstract: A modular apparatus is composed of a plurality of modules obtained from molding plastic materials and adapted to be combined at the user's discretion in order to obtain pieces of furniture with different shapes and dimensions, preferably wardrobes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventor: Sergio Tontarelli
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Patent number: 8733856Abstract: A server enclosure includes an enclosure body, and a cover panel located between the first side panel and the second side panel. The enclosure body includes a bottom panel, a first side panel, a second side panel extending from the bottom panel. The first side panel includes a side panel body and a mounting protrusion extending from the side panel body. The cover panel includes a connecting plate, a first cover plate pivotally mounted to the connecting plate, and a mounting element movably mounted to the first cover plate. The mounting element defines a cutout receiving the mounting protrusion. The first cover plate rotates about an axis. The mounting element moves along a first direction from a first position to a second position to enable the mounting protrusion to engage with the cutout.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chung-Cheng Hsieh, Li-Ping Chen
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Patent number: 8733857Abstract: A bezel assembly includes a panel, a shielding member, and a securing member. The panel includes a main body. The main body defines a through hole and a first opening. The shielding member attached to the panel includes a mounting portion. A second opening is defined in the shielding member, and the first opening and the second opening are configured to a data storage extend through to abut the first opening. The securing member secured to the panel includes a latching piece with a cutout. The securing member is slidable relative to the main body between a first position and a second position; when the securing member is in the first position, the mounting portion extends through the through hole to engage with the latching piece; when the securing member is in the second portion, the mounting portion is located on the cutout to disengage from the latching piece.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zhi-Ping Wu
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Patent number: 8727461Abstract: A furniture fitting for fastening a front panel to a drawer frame includes a connecting element associated with the front panel and which can be pre-mounted on the front panel, and a fastening device associated with the drawer frame and which can be connected to the frame and which has a frame plate. An adjusting plate and adjusting elements are arranged, in particular rotatably, on the adjusting plate and act on the adjusting plate, by which adjusting elements the adjusting plate can be adjusted relative to the frame plate in the height direction (HR) and in the lateral direction (SR). The connecting element can be hooked onto the adjusting plate and, while hooked in, follows the adjustment motions of the adjusting plate relative to the frame plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Julius Blum GmbHInventors: Andreas Holzapfel, Benjamin Hoffmann
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Patent number: 8714667Abstract: Enclosures for electronic components and methods for manufacturing the same are shown. In one embodiment, the enclosure includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a fourth sidewall defining an interior space of the enclosure. A first mounting channel and a second mounting channel can be coupled to each one of the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the third sidewall, and the fourth sidewall. A side channel can be removably coupled to the first mounting channel and the second mounting channel. A mounting panel can be removably coupled to the side channel, the mounting panel providing a flat surface extending away from the side channel towards a sidewall opposite a sidewall nearest the side channel and adapted to support electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventors: Harold Dean Lakoduk, Scott Allen Schramske, Tim Gordon Lange, Kent Gregory Messing, Ronald Mathew Wacker, Robert Marvin Kalstabakken, Steve Jerome Johnson, Sheldon Odell Modrow, Joseph David Ricke