Patents Assigned to Clairson Inc.
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Patent number: 9743762Abstract: A closet storage system generally includes a hang rod, a back channel, first and second side brackets, first and second shelf trims, first and second end cups, a shelf supportable by the back channel and the first and second side brackets, and at least one support bracket. The back channel is mountable along a back wall of a closet. The first and second side brackets are mountable along sidewalls of the closet. The first end cup is configured to be coupled and/or supported generally between portions of the first shelf trim and the first side bracket. The second end cup is configured to be coupled and/or supported generally between portions of the second shelf trim and the second side bracket. The hang rod is supportable beneath the shelf when first and second end portions of the hang rod are supported by the respective first and second end cups.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventors: Enrique Beuses, Thomas Jones, Ryan Bishop
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Patent number: 9706859Abstract: A hanger assembly for a wire shelf includes at least one bracket configured to releasably couple to wire members of the wire shelf. The bracket includes a hook-shaped end portion that defines a channel for receiving a first one of the wire members and an elbow portion that defines a bend for receiving a second one of the wire members to thereby releasably couple the bracket to the wire shelf. The bracket may further include a second end portion opposite the hook-shaped end portion and a U-shaped portion defined between the elbow portion and the second end portion such that the second end portion extends generally back towards the elbow portion and the hook-shaped portion. A rod may be coupled to the bracket. Also disclosed are saddles for coupling to the brackets and receiving a rod, and a rod joiner for coupling between rods.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Wayne Brinton, Jr., Ernie Junior Torres, Milind S. Nimgulkar, Robert B. Anderson, III
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Patent number: 9596931Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to basket and rail assemblies. In one example embodiment, a basket and rail assembly generally includes a slide rail, a basket including a plurality of wires, and at least one support configured to be coupled to the slide rail. The support includes at least one groove configured for receiving at least one wire of the plurality of wires of the basket for releasably coupling the basket to the slide rail.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventors: Milind Sahebrao Nimgulkar, Gajanan Ramkishan Muttepawar, Harishchandra Namdeo Dahatonde
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Patent number: 9498058Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of closet storage assemblies, connectors, brackets, and/or systems. In an exemplary embodiment, a closet storage assembly generally includes multiple horizontal shelves, vertical rods, and a horizontal rod. A T-connector is configured to be coupled between an end portion of a horizontal rod and a portion of one of the vertical rods. The T-connector includes a flexible tab to secure the horizontal rod. An elbow connector is configured to be coupled between another end portion of the horizontal rod and a portion of another vertical rod. The elbow connector includes a flexible tab to secure the horizontal rod. A bracket is configured to be coupled to a vertical rod at a top end. The bracket includes an opening configured to engage a wire hang rod and/or a pole hang rod, a living hinge, and a locking pin to secure the vertical rod.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventors: Edward S. Espinosa Espinosa, Stephen E. Watkins, Ernie Torres, Emily C. Burgoyne
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Patent number: 9049931Abstract: A shelving unit includes a wire shelf having multiple wire members arranged to form a platform, at least one bracket configured to releasably couple to wire members of the wire shelf, and a rod coupled to the bracket. The bracket includes a hook-shaped end portion and an elbow portion. The hook-shaped end portion of the bracket defines a channel that opens toward the elbow portion for receiving a first one of the wire members, and the elbow portion of the bracket defines a bend for receiving a second one of the wire members to thereby releasably couple (e.g., snap fit, etc.) the bracket to the wire shelf. The shelving unit may also include a stop for inhibiting movement of hangers along the rod and past the stop, and/or a connector for coupling the shelving unit to a rod of another shelving unit for allowing movement of hangers between the rods.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Wayne Brinton, Jr., Ernie Junior Torres, Milind S. Nimgulkar, Robert B. Anderson, III
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Publication number: 20150053632Abstract: A shelving unit includes a wire shelf having multiple wire members arranged to form a platform, at least one bracket configured to releasably couple to wire members of the wire shelf, and a rod coupled to the bracket. The bracket includes a hook-shaped end portion and an elbow portion. The hook-shaped end portion of the bracket defines a channel that opens toward the elbow portion for receiving a first one of the wire members, and the elbow portion of the bracket defines a bend for receiving a second one of the wire members to thereby releasably couple (e.g., snap fit, etc.) the bracket to the wire shelf. The shelving unit may also include a stop for inhibiting movement of hangers along the rod and past the stop, and/or a connector for coupling the shelving unit to a rod of another shelving unit for allowing movement of hangers between the rods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Clairson, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Wayne Brinton, JR., Ernie Junior Torres, Milind S. Nimgulkar, Robert B. Anderson, III
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Patent number: 8646624Abstract: A shelving system is disclosed that includes at least one track and at least one standard. The track includes a rearward portion and a forward portion. The standard has an end portion slidably receivable within an opening of the track, such that the position of the standard relative to the track is slidably adjustable along the track.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventors: Julio A. Fernandez, Robert P. Kundinger, Jr.
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Patent number: 8641003Abstract: According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of systems and methods for supporting hang rods and shelves from support surfaces, such as the walls of a closet or cabinet. In an exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a pair of end brackets and a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets. Each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventors: Julio A. Fernandez, Robert P. Kundinger, Jr.
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Patent number: 8434629Abstract: A track assembly for a shelving system is disclosed that includes at least two tracks. The tracks are configured to slide relative to each other in an overlapping manner. Each track has one or more fastener holes along a longitudinal length of the track and one or more portions protruding outwardly from the track. The one or more protruding portions defining one or more recessed portions on an opposite side of the track, such that at least one protruding portion of one track is configured to be slidably engageable within at least one recessed portion of the other track when the corresponding overlapping fastener holes are aligned. The slidable engagement of the one or more protruding portions of one track within the one or more recessed portions of the other track may thus indicate that the tracks have been slidably positioned relative to each other with their overlapping fastener holes aligned.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Clairson Inc.Inventor: Julio A. Fernandez
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Publication number: 20120255925Abstract: A track assembly for a shelving system is disclosed that includes at least two tracks. The tracks are configured to slide relative to each other in an overlapping manner. Each track has one or more fastener holes along a longitudinal length of the track and one or more portions protruding outwardly from the track. The one or more protruding portions defining one or more recessed portions on an opposite side of the track, such that at least one protruding portion of one track is configured to be slidably engageable within at least one recessed portion of the other track when the corresponding overlapping fastener holes are aligned. The slidable engagement of the one or more protruding portions of one track within the one or more recessed portions of the other track may thus indicate that the tracks have been slidably positioned relative to each other with their overlapping fastener holes aligned.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: CLAIRSON, INC.Inventor: Julio A. Fernandez
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Publication number: 20120145661Abstract: According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of systems and methods for supporting hang rods and shelves from support surfaces, such as the walls of a closet or cabinet. In an exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a pair of end brackets and a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets. Each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: CLAIRSON, INC.Inventors: Julio A. Fernandez, Robert P. Kundinger, JR.
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Patent number: 8132768Abstract: According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of systems and methods for supporting hang rods and shelves from support surfaces, such as the wall of a closet or cabinet. In an exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a pair of end brackets and a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets. Each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventors: Julio A. Fernandez, Robert P. Kundinger, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110233162Abstract: An exemplary collapsible basket frame kit is disclosed that generally includes uprights, runners, rivets, and keyholes. The runners are configured to slidably support a drawer or basket. The keyholes are configured to engagingly receive the rivets therein for removably attaching the runners to the uprights for slidably supporting a drawer or basket between a pair of the runners.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: CLAIRSON, INC.Inventors: Robert P. Kundinger, JR., Gregory Rojas, Scott Davis, Andrew B. Cizmar
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Publication number: 20110155677Abstract: A shelving system is disclosed that includes at least one track and at least one standard. The track includes a rearward portion and a forward portion. The standard has an end portion slidably receivable within an opening of the track, such that the position of the standard relative to the track is slidably adjustable along the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: CLAIRSON, INC.Inventors: Julio A. Fernandez, Robert P. Kundinger, JR.
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Publication number: 20110094934Abstract: A storage component for a storage system generally includes at least one or more microcapsules applied to the storage component. The at least one or more microcapsules include an aromatic encapsulate configured to release a fragrance and/or chemical to thereby associate the fragrance and/or chemical with the storage component. And, a method for associating a fragrance and/or chemical with a storage component generally includes encapsulating at least one or more desired fragrances and/or chemicals in multiple microcapsules, and coating at least part of a storage component with the microcapsules. The encapsulated fragrances and/or chemicals are configured to be released from the microcapsules to thereby associate the fragrances and/or chemicals with the storage component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: Clairson, Inc.Inventor: Robert P. Kundinger, JR.
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Patent number: D636618Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Kundinger, Jr., Gregory Rojas, Andrew B. Cizmar, Scott Davis
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Patent number: D668945Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventor: Julio A. Fernandez
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Patent number: RE44016Abstract: The present invention is a wall anchor having a novel finger configuration. This wall anchor has a head and barrel portion with a bore extending therethrough and laterally expandable fingers in general alignment with the bore. Instead of a straight channel, a channel having curved portions separates the fingers. The curved portions of the channel define ramp surfaces that at least partially extend into the path of a securing member created by the bore. Thus, when a securing member, such as a bolt, pin, screw, nail or similar object is inserted into the bore to secure the wall anchor to the wall, the securing member contacts the two ramp surfaces, separating the fingers. As the fingers separate, a portion of the fingers near the ramp surfaces deform such that the ramp surfaces rest on an outer portion of the securing member, thus providing a securing force for connecting the wall anchor to the wall and relieving stress on the area at which the fingers are connected to the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventor: Lee E. Remmers
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Patent number: D762463Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventors: Edward S. Espinosa Espinosa, Jr., Stephen E. Watkins, Ernie Torres
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Patent number: D763566Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventors: Dominic Fasino, Emmanuel Ercole, Milind Sahebrao Nimgulkar, Lauren Lihvarcik, Thomas Jones, Edward S. Espinosa Espinosa, Daniel W. Brinton, Tammy Nixon, Rebecca Hanson