Alternately Through Opposite Sides Patents (Class 312/286)
  • Patent number: 11371769
    Abstract: A storage system for a house entrance includes an entrance refrigerator, a storage placed at a rear of the entrance refrigerator, and a blocking plate covering a gap formed between the entrance refrigerator and the storage. An intake hole is provided at a lower portion of the blocking plate and a discharge hole is provided at an upper portion of the blocking plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Daewoong Kim, Minkyu Oh, Boan Kwon
  • Patent number: 10842266
    Abstract: A furniture system includes an elongated chase having a body extending from a first end to a second end. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. A first leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and a second leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and spaced apart from the first leg. Power cables are positioned within a cavity of the body, the power cables configured to connect to a building's power supply. A modular power unit is coupled to the lower surface of the body. The modular power unit includes a power outlet electrically coupled to the power cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
    Inventors: John Matthai, Joshua DeWys, Joel Ruiter, Michael Katje, Peter Keyzer, Michael A. Johnson, Taiyoh Afrik
  • Patent number: 10568426
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a supporting mechanism and a slide rail. The slide rail and the supporting mechanism are movably mounted relative to each other. Wherein, the supporting mechanism and the slide rail have corresponding structures and features, such that the slide rail is movable relative to the supporting mechanism along a first direction to a first extension position, or the slide rail is movable relative to the supporting mechanism along a second direction to a second extension position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Chien-Li Huang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 10376054
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, and a blocking member. The blocking member is arranged adjacent to the rear end of the first rail and can be operated so as to enter or exit a blocking state. The blocking member in the blocking state serves to block the rear end of the second rail. When the blocking member is not in the blocking state, and the second rail reaches a rearwardly extended position after displacement with respect to the first rail, the rear end of the second rail extends beyond the rear end of the first rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Chih-Hsin Yeh, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 9989089
    Abstract: A guide mechanism includes: a guide member having a first groove; a slide member having a second groove; and rolling bodies arranged in a guide groove comprising the first groove and the second groove. A stopper for preventing the rolling bodies from moving out of the guide groove is affixed to the second groove by welding. A method for manufacturing the guide mechanism includes a welding step in which the second groove and the stopper are welded by resistance welding while the stopper is pressed against the second groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: SMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yasunori Yoshida, Rikiya Ishikawa, Youichi Kawamura, Yoshihiro Toshimori, Motohiro Sato, Nariaki Suzuki, Toshio Sato
  • Patent number: 9301608
    Abstract: A storage including a main body with a storeroom. The storeroom having a first opening and a second opening opposite to the first opening. The storeroom also having a first drawer that is drawn through the first opening and a second drawer drawn through the second opening. The storeroom further having a storage basket provided between the first drawer and the second drawer, where the storeroom restricts one of the first and second drawers from being drawn in a state in which the other is drawn. When the first drawer is drawn, the storage basket is drawn through the first opening together with the first drawer, and when the second drawer is drawn, the storage basket is drawn through the second opening together with the second drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yang Jic Lee, Sang Chul Lee, Yeong Sook Chae
  • Patent number: 8944444
    Abstract: A vertical tool box including a vertically disposed frame having a pocket between the front and rear sides thereof. A first tool support panel is positioned in said pocket and is selectively horizontally slidably movable between stowed and tool presentation positions. A second tool support panel is also positioned in said pocket and is selectively horizontally slidably movable between stowed and tool presentation positions. When the first and second tool support panels are in their tool presentation positions, the first tool support panel is positioned laterally of one side of the frame and the second tool support panel is positioned laterally of the other side of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Patrick G. Tvrdy
  • Patent number: 8905455
    Abstract: A drawer system and method for carrying and transporting tools and equipment on a vehicle. In particular, embodiments of the present invention are directed to a drawer system mounted into the rear section of a utility truck and that includes a drawer that is accessible from either side of the truck. Further, the drawer system of the present invention includes multiple catch points that permit the drawer to be securely arranged in a plurality of preferred extension positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Naman Renfro
  • Publication number: 20140265779
    Abstract: A multidirectional push and pull drawer includes a supporting unit, sliding unit, and carrying basket. The sliding unit is disposed on the supporting unit, and can be pulled leftward to move away from the supporting unit and pushed rightward to get closer to the supporting unit. The carrying basket is disposed on the sliding unit, and can be moved relative to the supporting unit and the sliding unit, pulled forward to move away from the supporting unit, and pushed backward to get closer to the supporting unit whenever the sliding unit lies above the supporting unit. The carrying basket can be pulled to move away from the supporting unit together with the sliding unit whenever the sliding unit is outside the supporting unit. Hence, the carrying basket can be moved away from the supporting unit in any of two directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: DONGGUAN MASTER UNITED PLASTIC & HARDWARE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: DONGGUAN MASTER UNITED PLASTIC & HARDWARE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
  • Patent number: 8770680
    Abstract: A lock device for two-way travel drawers of a support body, including in combination pegs each on one side of the drawer; a plurality of two slides each on either side of the drawer; and a lock assembly longitudinally mounted on one side of the support body and including a groove member, a sliding member, a biasing member, a lock, and snapping members. The groove member includes front and rear flanges, and an upward bend on an upper portion. The sliding member is slidably disposed in the groove member and includes longitudinal sets of two flush openings, and an upper hook. The biasing member interconnects the bend and the hook. The lock is on an upper portion of the support body for stopping the sliding member. The snapping member includes a central bottom trough and two inclined surfaces each extending from the trough to either end latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: E-Make Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kung-Cheng Chen, Lung-Chuan Huang
  • Patent number: 8757458
    Abstract: A storage box comprises a housing with open ends and a tray that slides out either open end and up to at least fifty percent or up to at least sixty percent of the length of the tray may slide out either open end. Latch members operable from either open end of the housing selectively hold the tray in a centered position and can be released to allow the tray to slide out a selected end of the housing. Multiple latch member mating members may be associated with the housing for selective engagement by the latch members to latch the tray in multiple extended positions between the centered position and fully retracted positions out either the first or second open ends. Latch engagement members mounted on the doors engage latches connecting the tray to the housing when the doors are shut to prevent the latches from becoming unlatched when the doors are shut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael W. Nebel
  • Patent number: 8677704
    Abstract: Designed for office interior environments and layouts, there is provided a module wall system that comprises a module having a number of cavities and opposite cavities. The modules may include board plates, lateral plates, cover plates, and internal rails that are built to accommodate cables and utilities. The internal rails may be posted throughout the length of such modules and may interconnect with columns. The cavities may have cover plates positioned conveniently to form a structural, functional and decorative composition. The modules are interconnected, structured and fixed with the columns, which can be posted vertically and sitting on feet, to provide better stability. The columns are hollow and fitted with removable column cover for access to wiring or complementary accommodation of decorative objects. Modules may form various convenient work areas or cubicle layouts with functional and aesthetic environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: Luciano Trindade de Sousa Monteiro
  • Patent number: 8651594
    Abstract: A bedside cabinet comprises a body (10) carrying two drawers (12) and (14) all made from synthetic plastics material by rotational molding. The body (10) comprises a proximal wall (16) and a distal wall (18) each extending upward from a generally horizontal platform (20), and a horizontal top (22) extending between the proximal wall (16) and the distal wall (18). An upstand (28) carries a horizontal shelf (30) extending partly over the top (22) and both the top (22) and the shelf (30) are directed towards the proximal side of the cabinet, having raised lips (32) and (34) respectively around their distal edges and their ends. The cabinet lacks dirt traps and is easily cleaned. In addition the drawers (12) and (14) are reversible so as to open forwards whether the cabinet is on the right-hand side or the left-hand side of a bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Hospital Metalcraft Limited
    Inventors: Bryn Jones, Paul Open, Mark Bevis, Christopher Ian Thompson, Craig Ian Wightman
  • Patent number: 8517482
    Abstract: A friction controlled mechanism for use on a cabinet assembly is provided. The cabinet assembly includes a stationary structure such as a cabinet, a moveable structure such as a drawer that is moveable in relation to the stationary structure and the friction controlled mechanism. The friction controlled mechanism is attached to each side of the moveable structure. The friction controlled mechanism includes a frame member with a length and a friction based flexible member. The flexible member is wrapped around a perimeter of the frame member such that the flexible member is capable of traveling in opposite directions around the perimeter of the frame member during movement of the moveable structure toward and away from the stationary structure. The flexible member imparts a friction to side rails of both the stationary structure and the moveable structure to provide a controlled stable movement of the moveable structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: CVG Management Corporation
    Inventor: Mark R. Carey
  • Patent number: 8511765
    Abstract: A two way three section slide drawer slide assembly for permitting a drawer to be selectively pulled out from opposite open ends of a compartment is provided with an elongated outer section secured to the compartment; an elongated intermediate section in the outer section; two elongated sliding members; an elongated inner section including a two-end open flat track, an intermediate opening, two positioning members at both ends of the intermediate opening respectively, and two tabs; an elongated bearing member; two stop units; and a flexible limit member including an intermediate flat portion and on either end of the flat portion, a latching member including an inclined surface at one end and an inclined extension at an intermediate portion, a ramp on the latching member, a slot abutted on the ramp, and a rectangular cut at the other end of the latching member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: E-Make Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kung-Cheng Chen, Lung-Chuan Huang
  • Patent number: 8132870
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a bidirectional shelf assembly which may be used in a single door or double door cabinet. The cabinet may comprise the decontamination chamber of a decontamination unit. The cabinet may comprise a sterilizer and/or washer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: STERIS Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Buczynski, James M. Szumigala, Joseph B. Ott, Michael A. Bacik, Michael A. Centanni
  • Patent number: 7988245
    Abstract: A storage system for supporting clothing, textiles, or other delicate articles includes a pair of rails and a tray. The tray includes a frame and an inert liner located in the frame. Further, the frame includes guides for sliding engagement with the rails. Optionally, the rails permit unrestricted sliding movement of the tray so that the tray can be moved in opposed directions and removed or inserted from either side of the storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Borroughs Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Joseph Machala, Daniel C. Mehren
  • Patent number: 7712328
    Abstract: A refrigerator having an ice and beverage dispenser on both the front and the back of the refrigerator improves efficiency and utilization of the refrigerator. Home floor plans include passageways through interior walls whereby a user can access a second dispenser of the kitchen refrigerator from an adjacent room, thus increasing access to the refrigerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventor: Teresa L. Harris
  • Patent number: 7296432
    Abstract: Refrigerator housing including an one-piece external housing made (6) from synthetic material; an internal housing (1) made (6) from synthetic material, which forms a cooling compartment and comprises an access opening (2); said external housing (6) and said internal housing (1) being in sealed manner connected to one another in the region of said access opening (2) on the front side, welded together or glued together in particular, and a hollow space (12) serving for isolation being formed between internal housing (1) and external housing (6); said external housing (6) on its rear side comprising an opening (11) through which essentially the entire hollow space is accessible for introducing isolation material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Dometic GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Müller, Manfred Lorek
  • Patent number: 7001001
    Abstract: A cabinet includes at least two doors located on opposite sides of the cabinet. The cabinet includes an interlocking means comprising a pair of release mechanisms, locking mechanisms, and latching mechanism. The latching mechanism functions to retain the doors in the closed position unless activated by an operator, allowing the doors to be opened. The locking mechanism prevents the latching mechanism from being activated when the opposing door is open. The release mechanism communicates the position of the door to the locking mechanism associated with the other door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: A & A Sheet Metal Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Spencer
  • Publication number: 20040150304
    Abstract: An enclosure for receiving a computer component is provided. The enclosure comprises a first pair of spaced and opposed sidewalls and an end wall joined to the first pair of sidewalls so as to define a cavity having at least one open end. The end wall has an area defining an aperture formed therein. The cavity has an internal volume substantially corresponding to the form factor of the computer component. And, the cavity is of a standard size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: James P. Terry, William Walter Uhl
  • Patent number: 6533522
    Abstract: Bi-directional magazine and trays are disclosed. The bi-directional magazine and trays are used in double-picker automated storage library in which the double-pickers can never collide. The bi-directional magazine enables a double-picker to retrieve storage cartridges from either side of a magazine. The bi-directional magazine includes a tray for supporting a storage device removably mounted in a magazine, the storage tray being removable from a first end of the magazine and from a second end of the magazine, opposite from the first end. The storage tray may include a plurality of such storage trays. Each tray includes an engagement configuration on opposing ends of the tray for engaging with a picker mechanism for allowing the picker mechanism to pull the tray from the magazine at the first end or the second end of the magazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Daniel James Winarski
  • Patent number: 6484531
    Abstract: The present invention provides a convenient means for delivery personnel to deliver refrigerated goods to a building without having to wait until the building owner is home. The invention provides a dual-access insulated cabinet installable into the exterior wall of a home, with outside and inside doors. Both outside and inside doors contain lockable mechanisms for securing the doors. The insulated cabinet includes a main compartment for storing items to be frozen, an interior compartment for inserting into the wall of a building, and a cooling apparatus connected to the main compartment for selectively cooling the insulated cabinet to a selected temperature. An optional indicator light is inside whereby the light turns on when a delivery of refrigerated goods is made through the outside door of the invention. The indicator light then resets to the off state when the resident of the building opens the inside door of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventors: John D. Hambleton, David M. Hunt, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6415552
    Abstract: A building includes an exterior wall provided with a door which can be opened to expose a plurality of compartments for receiving a wide range of deliverable products. The compartments are defined as sections of one or more appliances. Preferably, the exterior door can be used to expose both fresh food and freezer compartments of a refrigerator, as well as one or more compartments of an oven unit. Each of the compartments is also accessible from an interior of the building through an associated inner door. The inner and outer doors can be electronically latched and are linked together such that at least the exterior door is prevented from being opened whenever a specified interior door is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventor: Mostafa Michael Khosropour
  • Publication number: 20010028208
    Abstract: A storage device for storing tools and tool related items. The storage device has a rectangular or cylindrical shaped main portion. Removable doors allow access to the interior of the main portion from the front or back. Movable vertical segments are mounted on rails within the main portion and slide partially out of the main portion at either the front or back of the device. The vertical segments can be mounted on a device for rotational movement within the main portion. Tools, tool related items and miscellany are stored on the vertical segments by magnetic attraction or by mechanical holders. Horizontal segments can be included in the storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventor: Robert Reilly
  • Patent number: 6086176
    Abstract: In a cabinet of a type in which drawers received in a box-shaped case can be pulled out through both end openings of the case, an arrangement is provided which makes it possible to retain each drawer in a position in which it is neatly received in the case. The case has a drawer receiving space having openings at both ends of the case. The drawer received in the drawer receiving space is supported so as to be slidable outwardly through either end opening. A positioning device is provided between the underside of the drawer and the opposing surface of a drawer support member so as to retain the drawer when pushed into the drawer receiving space so that the cabinet always looks in order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Kyoyei Kikaku Inc.
    Inventor: Masataka Aoyama
  • Patent number: 6079216
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a body defining a compartment, a first door on the body for sealably and releasably closing the compartment and a second door on the body substantially opposite the first door for sealably and releasably closing the compartment. Refrigeration componentry is provided for refrigerating the compartment. Elements are attached to the body for mounting the body to a wall. The first door allows access to the compartment from a first side of the wall and the second door allows access to the compartment from a second side of the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Inventors: Maria Alice de Marsillac Plunkett, Edward C. Plunkett
  • Patent number: 6074000
    Abstract: A storage receptacle is disposed under a vehicle seat and is mounted on the seat supports supporting the seat on the floor of the vehicle by drawer runners. Accordingly, the seat can be moved to a loading position past the forward edge of the seat and then moved to a storage position underneath the seat for transport. Since the receptacle is mounted on the seat supports, the receptacle is removed and installed in the vehicle when the seat is removed and installed in the vehicle. Optionally, the runners may be configured to permit movement of the receptacle from beneath the seat to a storage position past the rear end of the seat, so that access is permitted to the receptacle through, for example, open rear van doors when the seat is installed in a van.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Borneman Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul N. Wagner
  • Patent number: 5945633
    Abstract: A rack mountable cable distribution enclosure. The cable distribution enclosure includes a tray that slides forwards and backwards out of the cable distribution enclosure. The tray incudes an adapter plate bracket which receives a plurality of adapter plates. The adapter plates are mounted in a horizontal orientation, parallel to the sliding tray. This reduces the height of the cable distribution enclosure for installations where less space is available. The adapter plate bracket is angled relative to the sliding tray to prevent bending of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: The Siemon Company
    Inventors: Conrad L. Ott, Charles E. Maynard
  • Patent number: 5898129
    Abstract: A rack mountable cable distribution enclosure. The cable distribution enclosure includes a tray that slides forwards and backwards out of the cable distribution enclosure. The tray includes an adapter plate bracket which receives a plurality of adapter plates. The adapter plate bracket holds up to 12 adapter plates, each of which holds a variety of adapters. In fiber optic cable applications, each adapter plate can hold 6 duplex adapters, or 12 fibers, providing a density of 144 fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: The Siemon Company
    Inventors: Conrad L. Ott, Robert C. Carlson, Jr., Charles Maynard
  • Patent number: 5813558
    Abstract: A baby supplies case and bag/bassinet combination with an openable front flap. Unzipping the flap reveals a shelved case holding diapers and baby supplies. Attached to the lowest shelf by a hinge is a hollow wedge shaped baby wipes container of sufficient length to extend to a cutout in the above shelf where the wide end of the wedge-shaped container rests. The wide end has raised ridges at either end thereof which retain a protective lid in position. In the middle of the wide end is an oval opening which provides access to baby wipes. When this wedge shaped container is rotated downward and the protective lid is slid open, a baby wipe can be retrieved. Due to the wedge shape of the container, it will not impede the removal of objects from the shelf behind. Resting on the middle shelf of the case is a holder for a container of baby powder. When this holder is rotated downwardly, it hangs from supports attached to the shelf on which it was resting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Inventor: Linda M. Burke
  • Patent number: 5590940
    Abstract: A tie rack cabinet which includes a rectilinearly shaped cabinet member having a pheripheral edge wall having a height of at least about that of one-half the length of a standard tie, a back wall connected to and spanning the peripheral edge wall, a tie rack mounted to the peripheral edge wall adjacent the top edge wall thereof; and further includes means for slidingly connecting the cabinet member to a dresser. A tie restraint for preventing flapping of the ties as the tie rack cabinet is slid is provided for each tie at a location remotely spaced from the tie rack. Optionally, loose article receptacles may be connected with the peripheral edge wall for holding various articles such as jewelry, coins, knickknacks, etc. The sliding connection of the cabinet member to the dresser may be integral with the dresser, provided by an opening in a rear portion of a dresser into which the cabinet member is integrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Inventor: Michael B. Richard
  • Patent number: 5437502
    Abstract: A utility holder for storing and carrying a plurality of tools and the like. In the preferred embodiment, the utility holder includes a frame having a plurality of compartments. Removably stored within these compartments is a plurality of drawers for receiving the tools and other articles to be stored. A jacket substantially covers, and is removable from, the frame. This jacket is configured to form a cavity for placement upon the apex of a ladder or similar structure. The exterior surface of the jacket is mateable with each of the drawers. When the jacket is placed upon the apex of a ladder or similar structure, there is minimal danger that the jacket and the tools can fall to the ground. For further safety and convenience, a plurality of tool holders are attachable to the hanging device so that individual tools may be displayed and accessed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Inventors: John D. Warnick, Steve B. Hanners
  • Patent number: 5259668
    Abstract: A medication cart has a base formed of a pair of molded plates interconnected by rails. The plates have molded grooves and holes for receiving structural elements of the cart. Molded hollow plastic end panels have horizontal ribs that support drawers. The end panels are seated in grooves in the base plates. A top cap covers the top of the cart. Lock bars are provided to retain the drawers in the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: Artromick International Inc.
    Inventors: Rainer B. Teufel, Timothy A. Friar, Paul P. Kolada, Jerome M. Romick, Marc D. Taylor, Duane Beardsley
  • Patent number: 4953990
    Abstract: An overextensible, three-piece telescopic guide comprising an outer or housing bar (1), a middle bar (2) and an inner or drawer bar (3). The bars are slidable relatively to each other by two ball cages (4,5) respectively mounted between the housing bar and the middle bar and between the middle bar and the drawer bar. For the purpose of locking the bars (1,2,3) in the direction of extension, loose sliding buffers (6,7) are mounted at both ends of the two ball cages (4,5) which sliding buffers are slidable within the corresponding bars and lock the middle and the drawer bars (2,3) in both extended end positions by end stops (12,14).At each end (10) of the middle bar (2) a substantially triangular tilting member (8) is mounted, by which the guide's movement in the direction of extension is defined so that the drawer bar (2) and the middle bar (3) first move jointly outwardly until the middle bar (2) has reached its end position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignee: Thomas Regout N.V.
    Inventor: Hendricus T. Wojcik
  • Patent number: 4739897
    Abstract: A holder for a remote control unit is provided and consists of a floor panel disposed between and spanning a pair of spaced side panels, a front panel and a rear panel forming therebetween a remote control unit receiving compartment to receive and position the remote control unit. A lower compartment is formed beneath the floor panel so that batteries for the remote control unit can be stored within. A pair of holders can be secured together in a back-to-back relationship for holding two remote control units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1988
    Inventor: Lorraine M. Butler
  • Patent number: 4657317
    Abstract: A modular compact storage assembly includes storage cabinets containing a number of storage panels each equipped with means for supporting a number of articles therein. The storage panel assemblies are hung from tracks and guided at the bottom so as to permit them to be moved between stored and withdrawn positions. In the withdrawn position, the storage panels may be substantially entirely outside of their associated cabinet while a portion protrudes into the cabinet to inhibit the panel from swaying laterally under such circumstances. According to another embodiment, a pair of storage cabinets employs a common grouping of tracks which are shared by pairs of storage panel assemblies taken respectively from both cabinets. According to a further embodiment, the storage panel assemblies can be movable from a stored to a withdrawn position from either the front or the back of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Inventor: Joseph A. Gemma
  • Patent number: 4610492
    Abstract: A rotary file having an outer fixed cabinet and an inner cabinet rotatable on a vertical axis includes a locking mechanism comprised of a pair of simultaneously movable stops that can interfere with rotation of the inner cabinet in either direction. The stops are spaced from each other and are hinge-mounted to a fixed base of the outer cabinet so that they can be raised up to an interfering position with any one of the four sides of a square base member of the inner rotatable cabinet. One stop precludes rotation of the inner cabinet in a clockwise direction, while the other stop precludes rotation of the inner cabinet in a counterclockwise direction. An elongated bell crank member, rotatable on a horizontal axis by means of a user-activated locking handle, is connected to the hinge-mounted stops by a pair of vertically extending parallel links, movement of the bell crank member causing concurrent movement of the stops between their interfering and non-interfering positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1986
    Assignee: White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Molander, Gabriel Tiegelmann, Walter J. Kirhofer
  • Patent number: 4517956
    Abstract: An improved woodbox for insertion into the exterior wall of a building has a load opening outside the building, a drawer within the woodbox that is loaded through the load opening and can be opened into the building for easy retrieval of wood from the drawer. The openings are constructed and sealed to provide an air lock which permits loading and unloading without heat loss from the interior of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1985
    Inventor: Walter F. Baker
  • Patent number: 4501456
    Abstract: A rack designed to accommodate several tiers of drawers has a frame spanned by one or more shelves defining a plurality of storage levels each partitioned by at least one upright divider into a plurality of compartments disposed side by side, each compartment having a wide-open front end and a rear end which may be partly obstructed by a low sill allowing an inserted drawer to be rearwardly extracted on being lifted above that sill. A profiled web in an upper zone of the front end of each compartment, projecting from above with a height slightly exceeding that of the sill, coacts with an upper rear flange of the respective drawer to prevent its forward extraction by a sliding motion through enabling such extraction by an upward tilting of the drawer; that web also lets the drawer hang out of its compartment with a slight downward tilt in a forward position. The top of the frame is concave to serve as an open ancillary receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1985
    Assignee: Fritz Schafer Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankterhaftung
    Inventor: Gerhard Schafer
  • Patent number: 4460222
    Abstract: The wall between the interior and exterior of a premises such as a house is provided with an aperture in which there is slidingly received a security or anti-theft drawer having two "fronts" so it can be pulled out to open it from outside the premises and pulled in to open it from inside the premises, so that pick-ups and deliveries of items may be made without requiring a face-to-face exchange. The drawer apparatus is provided with a lock mechanism which is settable by the inside person so as to permit the delivery person to pull out the drawer only once. After the drawer is closed it cannot be pulled out again until it is reset by the inside person. Further, the lock mechanism is controllable by the inside person to prevent the drawer from being opened inwards even once until the inside person manipulates a control for the lock mechanism. Structural variations of the lock mechanism are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1984
    Inventor: Alfred E. R. Larking
  • Patent number: 4366998
    Abstract: A combination tool carrier and support stand adapted for use by tradesmen such as carpenters, and electricians and the like. The device includes a rigid, generally rectangular base including a plurality of downwardly projecting, spaced-apart feet adapted to be disposed upon a solid supporting surface, a generally rectangular top secured above the base by a tapered frame, and a pair of side doors hingeably coupled to the frame. An internal partition separates the carrier into two separate storage regions, and bolt regions are provided with a plurality of individual compartments for receiving and temporarily housing various hand tools and accessories. Preferably the inner surface of each door includes additional tool storage compartments. A non-slip surface secured to the top facilitates safe use of the carrier as a stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1983
    Inventor: David A. Kaiser
  • Patent number: 4360991
    Abstract: A room dividing partition includes a plurality of upright utility modules with at least one module being movable to selectively close a span or an opening, thereby separating an area into two smaller units. The movable module comprises an upright rigid structure having a utility depth for storage or other purposes and a plurality of friction reducing rollers which engage one or more tracks positioned along the floor. In order to stabilize the module and prevent tipping, a guide rail extends between side walls of the area across the opening. A rail engaging gaff projects from the movable module with the gaff being movable along the rail when the module is moved. The module may include various storage devices such as shelves, cabinetry and self-contained furniture articles such as table or desk tops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1982
    Inventor: Evelyn M. West
  • Patent number: 4358171
    Abstract: An installation for an hotel room has a frame carrying two ice-boxes which are disposed one above the other, in a head-to-foot arrangement. The frame is slidably supported for movement to a drawn out position in which it is located in a corridor giving access to two adjoining hotel rooms, thus allowing the responsible hotel staff to check the contents of the ice-boxes and, if necessary, to restock them. The frame can be moved away from the corridor into a chest situated at the wall separating the two adjoining rooms and which is provided with apertures situated at the levels of the doors of the two ice-boxes. These apertures allow the occupants of each of the two rooms to gain access, respectively, to the two ice-boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1982
    Assignee: Societe pour l'Exploitation de l'Hotel du Rhone
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Christen
  • Patent number: 4318577
    Abstract: A self-cleaning bulk food display bin is disclosed which is adapted to be mounted in an opening in a wall. The bin includes a tray with a downwardly and forwardly inclined floor having a debris removal opening located adjacent to a front peripheral wall. A sneeze shield is located above and over the tray to define therebetween a vertical front bun removal opening and a rear bun loading opening. A bottom downwardly and rearwardly disposed panel conveys debris passing through the debris removal opening rearwardly behind the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1982
    Assignee: Bunsmaster Bakeries of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Romanino Vona
  • Patent number: 4300809
    Abstract: This invention relates to a rotary storage cabinet comprised of an outer stationary housing and an inner rotatable rotor having four sides two of which are positionable to present the contents of the cabinet simultaneously to two opposite openings in the housing. Two other opposite sides of the rotor are positionable to close the openings in the housing. The cabinet is constructed from a plurality of sub-assemblies which are shipped for assembly at the point of use. The basic structure of the unit comprises a base (20), two pilaster frames (10), and a top frame pan (30) each of which is shipped as a sub-assembly. The cabinet includes several features including: the ball bearing mechanism (FIGS. 7-9); spring urged wheel (180) and detent (150) (FIG. 12) stop mechanism; lock mechanism (160) (FIG. 12); welded pilaster frames (10); and a single centrally located rotor frame (50). The unit is modular permitting the use of like "add-on" units (FIGS. 16 and 17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: Acme Visible Records, Inc.
    Inventor: Sherwood S. Brownlee
  • Patent number: 4258966
    Abstract: This invention relates to a rotary storage cabinet comprised of an outer stationary housing and an inner rotatable rotor having four sides two of which are positionable to present the contents of the cabinet simultaneously to two opposite openings in the housing. Two other opposite sides of the rotor are positionable to close the openings in the housing. The cabinet is constructed from a plurality of sub-assemblies which are shipped for assembly at the point of use. The basic structure of the unit comprises a base (20), two pilaster frames (10), and a top frame pan (30) each of which is shipped as a sub-assembly. The cabinet includes several features including: the ball bearing mechanism (FIGS. 7-9); spring urged wheel (180) and detent (150) (FIG. 12) stop mechanism; lock mechanism (160) (FIG. 12); welded pilaster frames (10); and a single centrally located rotor frame (50). The unit is modular permitting the use of like "add-on" units (FIGS. 16 and 17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1981
    Assignee: Acme Visible Records, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick H. Grubb, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4245776
    Abstract: A pass-through drawer assembly is disclosed for transferring food and other commodities from an operator inside an enclosed area to a customer on the other side of the enclosure. The drawer assembly includes a drawer frame which is encased in a box-like housing having an opening covered by a hinged door on the operator's side and a pair of exterior hinged doors on the customer's side. A handle device is attached to the drawer frame so that the employee may horizontally extend and retract the drawer frame between the exterior doors to the customer. The drawer frame includes a bottom cam plate which has opposed camming slots, and the exterior doors have cam followers secured thereto that mate within the slots in such a manner that when the drawer frame is extended the exterior doors are progressively opened and when the drawer frame is retracted the doors are closed. The configuration of the camming slots and the position of the cam followers on the doors permit the doors to open less than 90.degree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1981
    Assignee: Security Corporation of Michigan
    Inventor: John E. Miner
  • Patent number: 4241964
    Abstract: This invention relates to a rotary storage cabinet comprised of an outer stationary housing and an inner rotatable rotor having four sides two of which are positionable to present the contents of the cabinet simultaneously to two opposite openings in the housing. Two other opposite sides of the rotor are positionable to close the openings in the housing. The cabinet is constructed from a plurality of sub-assemblies which are shipped for assembly at the point of use. The basic structure of the unit comprises a base (20), two pilaster frames (10), and a top frame pan (30) each of which is shipped as a sub-assembly. The cabinet includes several features including: the ball bearing mechanism (FIGS. 7-9); spring urged wheel (180) and detent (150) (FIG. 12) stop mechanism; lock mechanism (160) (FIG. 12); welded pilaster frames (10); and a single centrally located rotor frame (50). The unit is modular permitting the use of like "add-on" units (FIGS. 16 and 17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1980
    Assignee: Acme Visible Records, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick H. Grubb, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4239311
    Abstract: This invention relates to a rotary storage cabinet comprised of an outer stationary housing and an inner rotatable rotor having four sides two of which are positionable to present the contents of the cabinet simultaneously to two opposite openings in the housing. Two other opposite sides of the rotor are positionable to close the openings in the housing. The cabinet is constructed from a plurality of sub-assemblies which are shipped for assembly at the point of use. The basic structure of the unit comprises a base (20), two pilaster frames (10), and a top frame pan (30) each of which is shipped as a sub-assembly. The cabinet includes several features including: the ball bearing mechanism (FIGS. 7-9); spring urged wheel (180) and detent (150) (FIG. 12) stop mechanism; lock mechanism (160) (FIG. 12); welded pilaster frames (10); and a single centrally located rotor frame (50). The unit is modular permitting the use of like "add-on" units (FIGS. 16 and 17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1980
    Assignee: Acme Visible Records, Inc.
    Inventors: Sherwood S. Brownlee, Frederick H. Grubb, Jr., Warren G. Lohr