Canopy Or Curtain Type Patents (Class 312/3)
  • Patent number: 9309662
    Abstract: The Elevated Habitable Module is primarily an enclosed living space that folds to a very small size and deploys to a tall and large elevated living quarters. It is designed to be readily transported and erected by utilizing a light weight design that unfolds easily and is uncomplicated to assemble. The floor is secure from ground animals and people by elevating it off of ground level. The design also ensures important basic living features, such as electricity which is often not initially available on site in remote locations, and a method of collecting rain water along with filtration so it can be used for drinking or sanitation purposes. The supporting structure is suitable for a variety of places, including flat surfaces or rugged terrain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Carlo Alberto Vazquez
  • Patent number: 9254054
    Abstract: A garment protection system operational with a horizontally disposed clothes rod, including a pair of stands, each stand including an arched surface portion coupled to a notch portion, the arched surface portion having a curve profile and the notch portion including a pair wall segments joined together defining an angle with the curve profile substantially symmetric about an axis bisecting the angle; and a semi-rigid panel configured to both substantially match the curve profile along a panel length from a first end to a second end when a panel center portion is laterally supported by the arched surface portions at the ends and to non-drapingly support lateral edges of the panel to define a span from one lateral edge to an opposing lateral edge with the rod disposed in between the lateral edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Inventor: Matthew James Nesper
  • Publication number: 20100096957
    Abstract: A wardrobe includes two rectangular open side frames respectively made from a bamboo material, a top panel and a bottom panel respectively formed of a rectangular bamboo open frame and a number of bamboo slats and horizontally connected between the side frames at the top and bottom sides, an intermediate panels horizontally connected between the side frames and spaced between the top panel and the bottom panel and formed of a rectangular bamboo open frame and a number of bamboo slats, two supplementary bamboo frames respectively fastened to the side frames in vertical with horizontal pegs for hanging things, and a fabric covering surrounding the side frames, the top panel and the bottom panel with a roll-up shade on the front side for access control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: WEN-TSAN WANG
  • Publication number: 20080197756
    Abstract: A bag for carrying tools and a multitude of accessories is disclosed. The bag includes an open top, a fabric bottom panel, two spaced, rigid, fabric covered end panels, and two spaced fabric side panels as well as two carrying straps and a handle. At least one tool mat for storing small tools and accessories extends from the bottom of the tool bag and attaches to one of the panels for versatile and organized tool storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: Eastway Fair Company Limited
    Inventors: Lilia Francesca Macias, Kevin Allen Moore
  • Patent number: 7258232
    Abstract: A partially collapsible and partially expandable dunnage system is provided for use in a horizontal dispensing container. The dunnage comprises a plurality of cells for storing and transporting parts. The dunnage system includes at least two constant force springs secured to the dunnage. The dunnage system provides horizontal access to product inside the container in an ergonomically friendly zone so a worker need not bend over to remove or insert product from the cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Calvin D. Nyeboer, Donald J. Bazany
  • Patent number: 6871452
    Abstract: A modular greenhouse enclosure is formed by mounting on a conventional shelf storage unit having spaced shelves supported on upright posts a rigid frame on which an impervious transparent cover is supported. The cover overlies and extends past the side edges of the shelves to define the enclosure. A vertical gap opening in the cover gives access to the shelves within the enclosure, and this opening can selectively be closed. The frame can be modular, formed from a plurality of posts and connectors, generally with three posts secured to each connector held angled relative to one another. Some of these frame posts can be connected to the shelf unit to hold the frame overlying the shelf unit. Several storage units can be positioned proximate one another for increasing shelf capacity, with a single frame and cover overlying all units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Berg Manufacturing & Sales Corp.
    Inventor: Joel J. Berg
  • Publication number: 20040113528
    Abstract: A sliding door and wardrobe arrangement is constructed to include a wardrobe body and a reversible sliding door structure controlled to close/open the wardrobe body, the reversible sliding door structure including a hollow cylindrical casing movable along horizontal top and bottom tracks of the wardrobe body, a folding collapsible sliding door, the folding collapsible sliding door having a fixed end fastened to the frame structure of the wardrobe body and a free end coupled to the casing, a plurality of cord members transversely fastened to the folding collapsible sliding door at different elevations to guide the folding collapsible sliding door between an extended position and a received position, the cord members each having a free end inserted into the inside of the casing and extended over a pulley inside the casing, and a weight fixedly fastened to the free end of each of the cord members and adapted to receive the folding collapsible sliding door each time the folding collapsible sliding door is unlocke
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
  • Patent number: 6749273
    Abstract: A tray support system for a bag having an internal compartment with an access opening in the front wall. The tray support system includes a pair of opposing tray support brackets attached to opposing vertical side walls of the internal compartment. Each of the pair of brackets has a plurality of keyways that are horizontally aligned to form complementary keyways that receive keys carried on the side edges of removable spanners. Each spanner can support an individual tray and includes a recessed notch in its front edge to provide easy access to the tray. The tray support brackets are releasably attached directly to the side walls of the compartment. When the trays are not in use, the spanners may be removed making the space in the compartment substantially unobstructed and useable to store various items. Also, the brackets are easily and conveniently removably so that the bag may be folded for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Sportsstuff, Inc.
    Inventor: Leroy L. Peterson
  • Patent number: 6749001
    Abstract: The invention provides a combined decorative and utility unit, which has a decorative screen assembly as its basic element. The screen assembly can be combined with other appliances to achieve a variety of utility purposes such as sun blinds, screen windows, window privacy partitions, decor wall panels, and decorative storage units. The screen assembly has a laminar member, preferably having a graphic display, attached to frame members. Relative positions of the frame members may be adjusted by a cam arrangement to vary tension in the laminar member. The screen assembly can be horizontally attached to a wall to work as a decor wall panel, or vertically attached to a wall as a divider or a poster. When combined with supporting elements, the screen assembly can stand on the ground to work as sun blinds or window privacy partitions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Anthony Peppett
  • Patent number: 6601928
    Abstract: A rack for holding industrial components, such as vehicle components, including class A components, includes a rigid frame and a flexible frame which is positionable in the rigid frame and which is preferably collapsible. The flexible frame is adapted to support a plurality of industrial components in at least a spaced vertical arrangement. Preferably, the flexible frame includes a plurality of flexible side members and a plurality of substantially rigid shelf elements which is mounted between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Production Assembly Service Inc.
    Inventors: Calvin J. Kortman, Mark A. Kortman, Joyce E. Kortman
  • Patent number: 6595604
    Abstract: A tray support system for a bag having an internal compartment with an access opening in the front wall. The tray support system includes a pair of opposing tray support brackets attached to opposing vertical side walls of the internal compartment. Each of the pair of brackets has a plurality of ledges that are horizontally aligned to form complementary ledges that receive and support the outer edges of a tray. The tray support brackets may be releasably attached directly to the side walls of the compartment, or attached to rigid inserts which are in turn attached to the side walls. When the trays are not in use, the space in the compartment is substantially unobstructed and can be used to store various items. Also, the brackets and inserts are easily and conveniently removably so that the bag may be folded for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Sportsstuff, Inc.
    Inventor: Leroy L. Peterson
  • Patent number: 6585333
    Abstract: A combination wardrobe is constructed to include a wardrobe body and a double-panel door structure controlled to close/open a front opening of the wardrobe body, the double-panel door structure having a hanging rod transversely suspended from the wardrobe body above the front opening, two flexible door panels respectively hung on the hanging rod by top loops thereof and horizontally moved relative to each other to close/open the front opening, each flexible door panel having a plurality of weights arranged along the respective bottom side for keeping the respective flexible door panel in shape when extended out, and hook and loop materials adapted to secure one lateral side of each door panel to the wardrobe body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
  • Patent number: 6543864
    Abstract: A plastic dust cover for upright freestanding metal shelving units. The dust cover comprises integral top panel, side panels and rear panel together with vertically zippered front panels which are preferably transparent. A Velcro closure system is provided for securing the top of the front panel. Magnets are sewn into the bottom edges of the front panels to cause them to adhere to the bottom front of the shelving unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Inventor: William Cline
  • Publication number: 20020135278
    Abstract: A plastic dust cover for upright freestanding metal shelving units. The dust cover comprises integral top panel, side panels and rear panel together with vertically zippered front panels which are preferably transparent. A Velcro closure system is provided for securing the top of the front panel. Magnets are sewn into the bottom edges of the front panels to cause them to adhere to the bottom front of the shelving unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventor: William Cline
  • Publication number: 20020043902
    Abstract: A collapsible storage device including a frame and at least one collapsible storage compartment attachable to the frame. Each of the at least one collapsible storage compartment has a flexible shell with an opening, a plurality of straps attached to the flexible shell, a plurality of first connectors and second connectors attached to the straps. The first connectors are removably connectable between the flexible shell and the frame. The second connectors are adapted for removably connecting with an additional first connector of an additional collapsible storage compartment. The first connectors are also adapted to removably connect with the second connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Applicant: R.M.M. Corp., Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Meyers, Dennis Simpson, Michael D. Prince
  • Patent number: 6367518
    Abstract: The present invention provides a waste disposal system through the use of a bag 14 with removable glove members 20, 22, a removable and replaceable splash shield 17, a drain line tube 32, and a refill tube 48 in order to service aircraft lavatories. Through the use of the bag 14, the ramp attendant, the aircraft ramp, baggage and other property on the ramp is protected from contamination with human waste and chemical solutions used to deodorize and sanitize aircraft lavatories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Airworld Tech Corporation
    Inventor: Ricky D. Duncan
  • Patent number: 6305764
    Abstract: A rack for holding industrial components, such as vehicle components, including class A components, includes a rigid frame and a collapsible, self-supporting frame which is positionable in the rigid frame. The collapsible, self-supporting frame is adapted to support a plurality of industrial components in at least a spaced vertical arrangement. Preferably, the rack also includes a cover which is movably mounted to the rigid frame and is movable between a closed position to cover the components in the collapsible, self-supporting frame and an open position retracted in the rigid frame to permit access to the components supported by the self-supporting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Production Assembly Service, Inc.
    Inventors: Calvin J. Kortman, Mark A. Kortman, Joyce E. Kortman
  • Patent number: 6152547
    Abstract: A wardrobe door structure, which includes a fixed horizontal top rail, a fixed horizontal bottom rail, and a sliding folding door, the sliding folding door having a horizontal top side edge, a horizontal bottom side edge, a first vertical side edge fixedly connected to a wardrobe, a second vertical side edge, a first set of loops arranged along the horizontal top side edge and respectively hung on the horizontal top rail, a second set of loops arranged along the horizontal bottom side edge and respectively hung on the horizontal bottom rail, and a vertical rod member fixedly arranged along the second vertical side edge for pulling by hand to move the sliding folding door horizontally along the horizontal top rail and the horizontal bottom rail between the close position and the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
  • Patent number: 6142589
    Abstract: A combination storage rack, which includes a frame structure, which is formed of two rectangular open frames each having vertically aligned pegs in four corners thereof, and four support tubes respectively fastened to the pegs between the rectangular open frames, and a collapsible shell mounted in the frame structure and defining a plurality of storage chambers, the shell having a top face panel supported above the frame structure, and loop and hook materials for securing the body of the shell to the rectangular open frames of the frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
  • Patent number: 5890781
    Abstract: The glove box (1) comprises a rigid frame (2) for defining the shape of a glove box. The frame has a first hollow face (3) defining a drum receiving portion (4) which is substantially tubular in shape and a second face (4) defining an outlet (5) which is also substantially tubular in shape. The remaining four faces of the frame are open and a flexible glove bag (6) is shaped to fit over the frame covering the open faces (7) and to be sealingly attached to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Extract Technology, Ltd
    Inventor: Martyn Ryder
  • Patent number: 5833329
    Abstract: A lightweight rack structure is provided for use in a space station. The rack includes a deployable/folding rigid front frame including two side rails and upper and lower cross members connected to the two side rails. A flexible shell is connected to the front frame. The shell includes an upper wall portion, a lower wall portion, a pair of side wall portions and a rear wall portion. Support members are provided to support the flexible shell in a deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Smith, David J. Cousins, John M. Tagg, Phyllis S. Rabun
  • Patent number: 5824161
    Abstract: A method and device for removing harmful materials, e.g. asbestos, from areas such as ceilings that do not present an edge over which a container may be secured. The device comprises a flexible container with one end open, means for maintaining the end in a desired configuration and means for maintaining the end in abutting relation to a surface.The walls of the container are provided with gauntlets through which work may be carried out on the surface and the container has a second closable opening with means nearby for retaining the open end of a bag into which the harmful material is to be put.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Inventor: William Francis Atkinson
  • Patent number: 5718398
    Abstract: A free-standing, portable retail merchandising unit having improved merchandise display features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Dallas Metal Fabricators, Inc.
    Inventor: William Van Ross, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5713646
    Abstract: A daughter wardrobe adapted for use inside a mother wardrobe for holding clothes, including a wardrobe body and a supporting frame mounted inside the wardrobe body to stretch out and support a top panel of the wardrobe body, wherein a plurality of loops are respectively fastened to the top panel of the wardrobe body on the inside and arranged in a line in transverse direction to hold a hanging rod for hanging clothes. A reinforcing plate maybe mounted inside the wardrobe body and closely attached to the top panel thereof, and a cloth rack is riveted to the reinforcing plate for hanging clothes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
  • Patent number: 5678904
    Abstract: A detachable wardrobe comprises a frame device and a casing enclosing the frame device. The frame device comprises a top frame having four three-way corner joints, a middle frame having four four-way joints, a bottom frame having four three-way bottom joints, a first bearing plate disposed on the bottom frame, a second bearing plate disposed on the middle frame, and a plurality of longitudinal rods disposed between the top frame and the middle frame and disposed between the middle frame and the bottom frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventor: Tzu-Wen Hung
  • Patent number: 5671983
    Abstract: An lockable storage bag that includes a receptacle bag, sealing apparatus, and at least one hand covering element. The receptacle bag has a bottom, sides, an open top, and at least one hand covering opening. The securing apparatus opens and closes the open top of the hollow receptacle bag. Each at least one hand covering element is disposed on the receptacle bag at a respective hand covering element. Each hand covering element communicates with the respective hand covering opening and extends inwardly therefrom into the hollow receptacle bag. When a work piece is placed in the receptacle bag and the securing apparatus is closed, the work piece is protected from the environment, and when a hand of a user is placed in the at least one hand covering element, the work piece can be manipulated by the hands of the user without being directly contacted by the hands of the user, simultaneously while the hand or hands of the user are protected from the contents of the receptacle bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Inventors: Angela Miller, Richard L. Miller
  • Patent number: 5632846
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in removing hazardous material from an elongated pipe has an upper work section comprised of a sheet of flexible material having a centrally located opening and a lower debris collection and disposal bag that depends from the upper work section about the opening. Gloves are mounted to the upper work section sheet. So constructed, upon wrapping and securing the upper work section about a pipe with opposite ends thereof drawn upwardly thereto aside the opening, the work section is configured into the shape of a funnel for funneling debris worked from the pipe down into the debris collection and disposal bag. The apparatus is made by cutting one or more holes in a generally rectangular sheet of flexible material such as plastic, mounting gloves to the sheet, and mounting bags to the sheet about the holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Inventor: Kurt D. Ross
  • Patent number: 5622415
    Abstract: A wardrobe frame is described which comprises a hanging section and a shelf section formed from elongated connection pieces and poles inserted into holes at the ends thereof. The poles in the back of the shelf section have transversely disposed holes therein, and the poles in the front of the shelf section have obliquely disposed holes therein. The top shelf has a linearly extending prong at each of its back corners. The lower shelves have an upwardly extending prong at each of their back corners. All of the shelves have a downwardly extending prong at each of their front corners. The linearly extending prongs and the upwardly extending prongs fit into the transversely disposed holes, and the downwardly extending prongs fit into the obliquely disposed holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventors: Donald H. Felsenthal, Robert J. Rivers
  • Patent number: 5536077
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in removing hazardous material I from an elongated pipe P comprises an elongated upper work section 41 from which a plurality of in-line lower debris collection and disposal bags 47 depend. The upper work section and the bags are made of flexible sheet material. The upper work section has a bottom formed with a plurality of in-line chutes 52 that extend between adjacent bags. A plurality of gloves 48 are mounted to the upper work section. Upon wrapping and securing the upper work section about a pipe with the chutes inclined therefrom, insulation may be manually worked from the pipe and channeled by the chutes into the bags for collection and storage. A method of manufacturing the apparatus from two continuous webs of flexible material is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Inventor: Kurt D. Ross
  • Patent number: 5460440
    Abstract: A closet liner and garment cover comprising flexible protective sheeting, preferably transparent plastic, draped over rigid closet member supports. The sheeting is comprised of a plurality of panels, with a central panel being secured to an interior rigid closet member support, then draped over an exterior rigid member support from which the sheeting freely and downwardly depends. Additional sheeting panels are movably adjacent to and in overlapping alignment with the secured panel to provide easy maintenance of the liner and cover, and ready access to closet contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Inventor: Violet Moauro
  • Patent number: 5372414
    Abstract: A towel and towel holder combination for outdoor use in sports provides the user with a dry towel in spite of falling rain and water impinging against the holder includes a substantially upright towel holder that is closed at the top and open at the bottom and provides a protected space within for containing a towel to which there is access through the open end, the towel being attached to the holder and contained in the protected space, the holder being made of flexible water repelling material and the towel being water absorbent material on the inside of the holder so that when it is turned inside-out, the towel is exposed for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Inventors: Nicholas E. Lamonakis, Daniel G. Sweeney
  • Patent number: 4974500
    Abstract: A portable cabinet is provided for facilitating the operation of espresso and coffe-making machines and for the merchandising of espresso and coffee. The cabinet includes a counter top with at least two beverage preparation stations at different levels, one for preparing espresso and the other for preparing coffee. An internal fresh water supply and plumbing system enables the cabinet to be used at locations where a continuous supply of fresh water is unavailable. Filtered water from a holding tank is supplied to both beverage preparation stations on the top counter. A power distribution system built into the cabinet supplies electric power to both beverage preparation stations and to built-in lighting within the canopy which extends over the top counter. An internal waste water collection system drains waste water from the espresso-making machine to a waste water holding tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: Boyd Coffee Company
    Inventors: David D. Boyd, Michael W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 4943199
    Abstract: Machine tool apparatus utilizes a tool magazine provided with first plurality of horizontally extending parallel separate compartments disposed vertically one above the other. A plurality of elongated tool units are disposed in the compartments, each compartment containing a like number of units, the units in each compartment being disposed in spaced side by side position across the width of the compartment. Each unit in any compartment is vertically aligned with the correspondingly positioned units in all other compartments. Displaceable, first mechanisms coupled to each unit enable each unit to be separately moveable back and forth along the length of its compartment to either extend the unit out of its compartment into position for subsequent transfer or to retract the corresponding unit back into its compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Assignee: Starrfrasmaschinen AG
    Inventor: Gerhard Hillen
  • Patent number: 4934763
    Abstract: An improved glove box hazardous waste removal system especially for confining pipes, including a pair of semirigid side walls securable at least at one edge to one another to form a rigid unit and including a sealing structure to accommodate an intersecting pipe configuration. The box includes sealable structures on each end thereof, sealable to the pipe structure being confined. The side walls include a flexible skirt attached to the opposite edge and including a sealable bottom opening on the skirt. The skirt includes an improved attachment structure for securely attaching disposable burial bags thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Inventor: Earl B. Jacobons
  • Patent number: 4912358
    Abstract: A device for stripping and receiving cladding material from an elongated body includes a flexible bag means having an upper portion adapted to surround a first section of an elongated body and a lower portion extending below the first section of the elongated body for receiving and retaining cladding material removed therefrom and first and second laterally extendable sleeve members which are attached to opposing sides of the upper portion of the bag means and adapted to surround adjacent sections of the first section of the elongated body. The bag means and sleeve members define a sealed enclosure about the elongated body sections. Each sleeve member has an expandable length greater than adjacent sections of the elongated body which they surround whereby the extendable sleeve members permit the bag means to be moved into positions below each of the adjacent sections of the elongated body surrounded by each sleeve member to receive and retain cladding material stripped therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1990
    Assignee: Vitta Trust, c/o Michael F. Vitta, Trustee
    Inventor: Michael F. Vitta
  • Patent number: 4883329
    Abstract: An improved disposable containment bag for use in handling hazardous materials such as asbestos. A gusset and slide fastener assembly inside the bag permits the lower, waste-receiving compartment within the bag to be sealed, unsealed and resealed and facilitates accommodation of a large volume of waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Assignees: Abatement Technologies, Inc., CPP, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene Flannery, T. Blair Crouse, Wesley L. Patterson
  • Patent number: 4865401
    Abstract: An improved lightweight, collapsible preferably PVC formed glove bag asbestos brake removal/confinement system. The bag includes removable stiffening ribs and a replaceable flexible dual membrane opening in one end to mount the bag over the brake assembly. The bag is supported from a surface underneath by an adjustable telescoping pole. The bottom of the bag includes an access zipper for removing or placing tools or the brakes in the bag. The bag optionally includes a removable bottom protective panel to prevent penetration of the bag by tools or brakes dropped thereon. The interior of the bag can be accessed from either side or from the front thereof and is tapered or shaped as desired for easy access to the brake assembly work area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Inventor: Earl B. Jacobson
  • Patent number: 4820000
    Abstract: A lightweight, collapsible preferably PVC formed glove bag asbestos brake removal/confinement system. The bag includes removable stiffening ribs and a flexible membrane or bunge controlled opening in one end to mount the bag over the brake assembly. The bag can be suspended from the automobile itself, such as by a mechanical clamp or magnetic plate assembly, or from any convenient location. The bottom of the bag includes an access zipper for removing or placing tools or the brakes in the bag. The bag optionally includes a removable bottom protective panel to prevent penetration of the bag by tools or brakes dropped thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1989
    Inventor: Earl B. Jacobson
  • Patent number: 4812700
    Abstract: A containment bag system specifically used for the removal of asbestos insulation from asbestos covered pipes and valves without contamination of the worker or the surrounding environment. A method of removing asbestos and other hazardous materials from limited areas uses a safe containment system. A method for manufacturing the containment system includes heat sealing a length of lay-flat tubing along a bottom edge and preferably along two side edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Assignee: GPAC, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Natale
  • Patent number: 4783129
    Abstract: An improved glove bag hazardous waste removal system especially for confining pipes, including a top endless zipper for closing the bag onto the pipes and shoulder extensions with self retained shoulder straps for securing and removing the bag to and from the pipes. At least one self-sealing access sleeve is included in the bag wall for contamination free access to the interior thereof by water spray and vacuum probes. An internal self-closing tool pouch is formed on an inner bag wall. The bag preferably made of PVC, can include an internally sealable waste catch basin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1988
    Inventor: Earl B. Jacobson
  • Patent number: 4746175
    Abstract: A detachable bag (13) and shroud (12) which combine to form a stripping apparatus (11) for stripping and collecting fibrous cladding material (27) from a pipe (25). The shroud (12) is adapted to be detachably and sealingly secured to the pipe (25) and the bag (13) is likewise secured to the shroud (12). The bag (13) includes a fastening means (20) to attach an inner envelope (16) thereof to the bottom opening (19b) of the shroud and an outer cover (17) which can be sealingly attached to the outerside of the shroud (12) enclosing the envelope (16) and fastening means (20). The envelope (16) and shroud (12) are each provided with "Velcro" closure strips (21) along their respective inner faces adjacent the fastening means (20) to enable the envelope (16) and shroud (12) to be sealingly closed independently of the other either side of the fastening means (20) to prevent external exposure to the contents of either during attachment and detachment of the bag from the shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Inventors: William J. Hamlet, Gordon S. Hatch
  • Patent number: 4626291
    Abstract: A containment bag system specifically adapted for the removal of asbestos insulation from asbestos covered pipes and valves without contamination of the worker or the surrounding environment; a method of removing asbestos and other hazardous materials from limited areas using a safe containment system; a method for manufacturing the containment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Inventor: Thomas Natale
  • Patent number: 4604111
    Abstract: A negative pressure method and apparatus for protection from airborne asbestos and other particulate contamination is disclosed, including an enclosure with doorways and decontamination chambers with an air intake through the decontamination chambers with at least one filtration unit flow connected with the enclosure, with a blower to pull air into the filtration unit and dispelling the filtered air to the atmosphere. A high volume air flow intake is maintained with a significant negative air pressure in the enclosure. A filtration device is provided with multiple entrance ports providing for a large flow of air through the body of the room together with individual entrance ports to receive the discharge from separate vacuum cleaners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1986
    Inventor: Anthony Natale
  • Patent number: 4537451
    Abstract: A device for the storage of articles in conventional lockers of the type found in schools, gymnasia and other, similar institutions, including a collapsible support assembly made of fabric or plastic, from which depends a multiplicity of rigid, vertically spaced shelves, the entirety of which is suspended from a shelf in the locker by means of a bent, rigid rod which in part rests upon the upper surface of said shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1985
    Inventors: Theodore Bredderman, Virginia Bredderman, Kathryn Bredderman, David Bredderman
  • Patent number: 4451111
    Abstract: The lightweight drawer support assembly of the present invention includes a plurality of drawers each having an open frame and a depending flexible compartment. In a closed condition, the drawers are supported in a hollow rectangular frame in vertically stacked alignment on upstanding front and rear fixed drawer support posts. In an open condition out of the hollow interior of the frame, any one of the drawers is supported on its front end by the upstanding fixed front drawer support posts, and on its rear ends on upstanding movable rear drawer support posts slidably mounted to the sides of the hollow frame for movement in a direction generally transverse to their long axes. The upstanding movable rear drawer support posts have a plurality of vertically spaced rearwardly extending projections that yoke and support corresponding laterally and outwardly extending shoulder portions at the rear of the drawers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1984
    Inventor: Warren T. Munroe
  • Patent number: 4433880
    Abstract: A free standing modular unit for storing, displaying, and selling merchandise is shown in the preferred embodiment including standarized parts which can be assembled and disassembled without the use of tools by unskilled labor. According to the teachings of the present invention, the unit is constructed of non-combustible or fire treated material and includes a generally open top and sides which can be opened and closed by rolling up or down flexible coverings to maximize fire protection while minimizing expense. The unit includes a plurality of posts interconnected to and spaced by members locked thereto by visually hidden locking members. The open ceiling is formed by lattice grids resting on lips formed on the post separation and connector members. Merchandise storing, displaying, and holding members are provided in various forms including peg boards, shelf members, and cabinets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1984
    Assignee: Deck the Halls, Inc.
    Inventors: William S. Maravelas, Jr., Alexandria D. Bighley, Marco A. Calabrese
  • Patent number: 4404962
    Abstract: A solar collector assembly wherein a frame surrounds a heat absorber and a flexible glazing spans the frame, wherein the frame includes a pivotable elongated member which secures and tensions the glazing such that the glazing remains under substantially constant tension notwithstanding shrinkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1983
    Assignee: Raybend Associates
    Inventors: Michael Zinn, Tamil D. Bauch, Morton Schiff
  • Patent number: 4400043
    Abstract: A knockdown, but sturdy, cabinet for campers is disclosed. The cabinet can be quickly assembled at a campsite by first attaching a pair of sidewalls to the inside of a weatherproof covering so that the sidewalls are spaced apart and parallel to one another. The sidewalls have opposed inner surfaces with transverse grooves so that a plurality of shelves can then be slid between the sidewalls and into the grooves to complete the cabinet. When breaking camp, the cabinet can be easily broken down by sliding the shelves out of the grooves and then detaching the covering from the sidewalls. The shelves, sidewalls and covering can then be stacked and stored in a small box so as to take up little space during the trip home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1983
    Inventor: Robert W. Rossow
  • Patent number: 4382640
    Abstract: A storage device having a plurality of shelves which is portable and removably supportable on a wall mount. The top wall of the device is provided, at its juncture with each sidewall, with a passageway for receiving therethrough a support rod whose rear end is removably supported on the wall mount. The front ends of the support rods are interconnected by a cross bar whereby there is defined a rectangular frame for suspending the storage device from the wall mount. The shelves are provided with rigid panels which extend rearwardly of the storage device a predetermined distance so that the rear ends of the panels abut the wall to provide added support for the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1983
    Assignee: Closet Systems Corp.
    Inventor: R. Paul Kashden
  • Patent number: H460
    Abstract: A decontamination system in combination with a work space maintained at subambient pressure. An inner vestibule is connected to the work space via a first portal, which can be selectively opened and closed by a first door. A middle vestibule, in which at least one shower bath is installed, is connected to the inner vestibule only via a second portal, which can be selectively closed by a second door or opened. An outer vestibule is connected to the middle vestibule only via a third portal, which can be selectively opened and closed by a third door, and to an ambient space only via a fourth portal, which can be selectively opened or closed by a fourth door. Each door is a rigid door. Except for the third door, which seals the third portal when the third portal is closed by the third door, each door has fixed louvers allowing small quantities of air to infiltrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: Brand Insulations, Inc.
    Inventor: James L. Werner