Patents Assigned to Advantus Corp.
  • Patent number: 11844430
    Abstract: A configurable literature organizer includes a first tray having a plurality of first connectors, a plurality of second connectors, a top, a bottom, and a pair of opposing sides and a second tray with a plurality of first connectors and a plurality of second connectors. One of the first connector of the plurality of first connectors of the second tray is mated with one second connector of the plurality of the second connectors of the first tray and one second connector of the plurality of second connectors of the second tray is mated with one first connector of the plurality of the first connectors of the first tray to thereby couple the second tray to one of the top, the bottom, or one side of the opposing sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Publication number: 20230025133
    Abstract: A portable workstation includes a base having a perimeter and a plurality of base fasteners positioned along the perimeter, a first sidewall with a side and a plurality of sidewall fasteners positioned along the side, and a second sidewall with a side and a plurality of sidewall fasteners positioned along the side. The first sidewall is coupled to the base by positioning the side of the first sidewall along the perimeter such that at least one sidewall fastener of the first sidewall couples to one of the base fasteners, and the second sidewall is coupled to the base by positioning the side of the second sidewall along the perimeter such that at least one sidewall fastener of the second sidewall couples to one of the base fasteners. The first sidewall and the second sidewall can be coupled to the base in different positions relative to the base to thereby change the configuration of the workstation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: ADVANTUS, CORP.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Patent number: 11543737
    Abstract: A mirror assembly is configured to hold a communication device and has a mirror with a back panel and an opposite reflective front surface. The reflective front surface vertically extends between a top surface and an opposite bottom surface. An arm is coupled to the back panel and has a first end vertically above the top surface of the mirror. A clamp is coupled to the first end of the arm and configured to hold the communication device vertically above the top surface of the mirror such that the reflective front surface is unobstructed by the arm and the communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Publication number: 20220322826
    Abstract: A configurable literature organizer includes a first tray having a plurality of first connectors, a plurality of second connectors, a top, a bottom, and a pair of opposing sides and a second tray with a plurality of first connectors and a plurality of second connectors. One of the first connector of the plurality of first connectors of the second tray is mated with one second connector of the plurality of the second connectors of the first tray and one second connector of the plurality of second connectors of the second tray is mated with one first connector of the plurality of the first connectors of the first tray to thereby couple the second tray to one of the top, the bottom, or one side of the opposing sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: ADVANTUS, CORP.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Publication number: 20220248876
    Abstract: An example mirror assembly includes a mirror having a front surface and a perimeter frame, a pivot member coupled to the perimeter frame and pivotable about a first axis, and a panel removably coupled to the pivot member such that the panel is pivotable with the pivot member about the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: ADVANTUS, CORP.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Publication number: 20220250794
    Abstract: A container assembly includes a first container having a sidewall, a first connector, and a second connector such that the first connector and the second connector each extend away from the sidewall. A second container has a sidewall, a first connector, and a second connector such that the first connector and the second connector each extend away from the sidewall. Each first connector has an interior surface that defines a hole that is centered about a first center axis and a ridge radially inwardly extending from the interior surface into the hole, and each second connector has an exterior surface that engages with the interior surface of one of the first connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: ADVANTUS, CORP.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Publication number: 20210191063
    Abstract: A mirror assembly is configured to hold a communication device and has a mirror with a back panel and an opposite reflective front surface. The reflective front surface vertically extends between a top surface and an opposite bottom surface. An arm is coupled to the back panel and has a first end vertically above the top surface of the mirror. A clamp is coupled to the first end of the arm and configured to hold the communication device vertically above the top surface of the mirror such that the reflective front surface is unobstructed by the arm and the communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Publication number: 20190090632
    Abstract: A shelving unit comprises a lower section movable between a first shelf-supporting condition and a first collapsed condition, and an upper section separately movable from the lower section between a second shelf-supporting condition and a second collapsed condition. The upper section is movably connected to the lower section among a first mode mounted on top of and fully engaged with the lower section, a second mode partially disengaged from the lower section and a third mode located behind the lower section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Patent number: 10238207
    Abstract: A shelving unit comprises a lower section movable between a first shelf-supporting condition and a first collapsed condition, and an upper section separately movable from the lower section between a second shelf-supporting condition and a second collapsed condition. The upper section is movably connected to the lower section among a first mode mounted on top of and fully engaged with the lower section, a second mode partially disengaged from the lower section and a third mode located behind the lower section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Patent number: 10182650
    Abstract: A shelving unit movable between a shelf-supporting condition and a collapsed condition includes first and second side support frames pivotally connected to a rear support frame. At least two shelves are pivotally mounted to the rear support frame for movement between a horizontal position supported on the first and second side support frames, and a vertical position removed from the first and second side support frames. At least one divider is pivotally mounted to one of the at least two shelves between a vertical position between the at least two shelves and a horizontal position folded against the one of the least two shelves. The first and second side support frames are folded forwardly of the at least two shelves in the vertical position thereof, and the second side support frame is also folded forwardly of the at least one divider folded against the one of the at least two shelves to form a compact folded, layered arrangement so that the shelving unit is easy to store and transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Patent number: 9901169
    Abstract: A shelving unit movable between a shelf-supporting condition and a collapsed condition includes first and second side support frames pivotally connected to a rear support frame. At least one shelf is pivotally mounted to the rear support frame for movement between a horizontal position supported on the first and second side support frames, and a vertical position removed form the first and second side support frames. The first and second side support frames are folded upon one another forwardly of the at least one shelf in the vertical position thereof and parallel to the rear support frame to form a compact folded, layered, parallel arrangement so that the shelving unit is easy to store and transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Patent number: 8360113
    Abstract: A multi-colored swirled glitter glue product packaged and sold in a transparent package is disclosed. When dispensed from the packaging and onto the adherent, the multi-colored glitter glue is dispersed with generally equal parts of each color. Each color is formulated with glitter particles which results in a colorful display of glitter enhanced glue product. The swirled nature of the composition is easily viewed through clear pliable plastic bottling, which generates more appeal and interest than the prior art of plain glue lacking either color or glitter properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventor: Tracia Williams
  • Patent number: 7316344
    Abstract: A divided storage system is formed of a collapsible container and a collapsible divided file assembly. The container includes a planar blank having a centrally-located bottom panel with four side portions, four side panels each foldably attached to a respective one side portion and movable to a position perpendicular to the bottom panel fasteners are carried by each side panel for attaching the side panels together to define an interior space. The file assembly includes files each locatable adjacent to the side panel and removably attachable thereto. The file assembly includes a plurality of file dividers located between the first and second files and are connected via accordion pleats. The first and second files include outwardly extending tabs with passageways therethrough and are attached to the container by being sandwiched between the respective end and side panel at each of the four corners of the assembled container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Advantus Corp.
    Inventor: Scott D. Smith
  • Patent number: D563476
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Advantus Corp.
    Inventor: Scott D. Smith
  • Patent number: D662132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Smith, Bryan P. Dunford
  • Patent number: D662133
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Smith, Bryan P. Dunford
  • Patent number: D675827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventor: Bryan P. Dunford
  • Patent number: D801732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Patent number: D817268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventor: Dominic Symons
  • Patent number: D824379
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventor: Dominic Symons