Patents Assigned to GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
  • Publication number: 20250122017
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a modular conveyor system comprising a plurality of rails and cross-ties extending between pairs of the rails to form a frame. A plurality of rollers is received by the rails to provide a conveyor. One or more H-stands are attached to the rails to support the conveyor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Richard B. LEEDS, Bruce B. ZUTLER, Kevin CHOW
  • Publication number: 20250121995
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a fill cap comprising a cap body including a well formed within said cap body, and a non-venting center hole positioned at the center of the cap body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventor: Bruce B. ZUTLER
  • Patent number: 12251971
    Abstract: A trailer support safety stand may include a top plate, a base pad, a post assembly including first and second posts, and a height adjustment mechanism including a handle, a locking device, and a linkage providing a pivot point between the handle and locking device. The first post may include first opening(s) and the second post may include a second opening. The first and second posts may telescope within each other such that the first and second opening(s) can align. The height adjustment mechanism may adjust a height of the post assembly such that when the handle is rotated around the pivot point and toward the post assembly, the locking device may be inserted through the aligned first and second openings, and when the handle is rotated around the pivot point and away from the post assembly, the locking device may be removed from the aligned first and second openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. Zutler, Harry E. Wellington, Daniel P. Doodnauth, James T. Sloat, Christopher S. Quilla
  • Publication number: 20250050929
    Abstract: A toe guard for use on a wheel assembly may include a first and second sidewall, each sidewall including an opening configured to engage with an axle of the wheel assembly. The toe guard further comprising a front plate configured to protect the wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. ZUTLER, Harry E. WELLINGTON, Kevin CHOW, Daniel P. DOODNAUTH, Richard B. LEEDS
  • Patent number: 12128942
    Abstract: A toe guard for use on a wheel assembly may include a first and second sidewall, each sidewall including an opening configured to engage with an axle of the wheel assembly. The first and second sidewalls may each further include one or more notches. The toe guard may further include a first locking pin configured to engage with at least one of the notches of the first and second sidewalls. Additionally, the toe guard may include one or more support plates connecting the first and second sidewalls, and a front plate configured to engage with at least one of the support plates or connect with at least one of the sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. Zutler, Harry E. Wellington, Kevin Chow, Daniel P. Doodnauth, Richard B. Leeds
  • Publication number: 20240308829
    Abstract: A method of compressing a spring-loaded lift is disclosed. The method may include providing a coupling having a first locking element, a second locking element, and a fastener, wherein a first end of the fastener is configured to engage with the first locking element, and wherein a second end of the fastener is configured to engage with the second locking element. The method may include engaging the first locking element with a first frame of a spring-loaded lift, engaging the second locking element to a second frame of the spring-loaded lift, engaging the first end of the fastener with the first locking element, engaging the second end of the fastener with the second locking element, and actuating the fastener thereby moving the first and second frames of the spring-loaded lift closer to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. ZUTLER, Kevin CHOW
  • Publication number: 20240258807
    Abstract: A modular power system may include a power station; a first rigid frame configured to house the power station; a second rigid frame configured to engage the first rigid frame; a first battery configured to be mounted proximate to the power station and housed in the second rigid frame; a bottom frame engaging the first rigid frame and comprising a transportation element; and a top frame engaging the second rigid frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Richard B. LEEDS, Bruce B. ZUTLER, Phillip C. LEE
  • Publication number: 20240140514
    Abstract: A toe guard for use on a wheel assembly may include a first and second sidewall, each sidewall including an opening configured to engage with an axle of the wheel assembly. The first and second sidewalls may each further include one or more notches. The toe guard may further include a first locking pin configured to engage with at least one of the notches of the first and second sidewalls. Additionally, the toe guard may include one or more support plates connecting the first and second sidewalls, and a front plate configured to engage with at least one of the support plates or connect with at least one of the sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. ZUTLER, Harry E. WELLINGTON, Kevin CHOW, Daniel P. DOODNAUTH, Richard B. LEEDS
  • Patent number: 11958522
    Abstract: A nestable shopping cart includes an upright frame, an upper angle support and a pair of tie bars extending out from the upright frame. A tray is pivotally connected to the upright frame. The tray includes a utility position and a nested position. The tray includes a tapered front and at least one side. A slope plate is mounted to at least one side of the tray. In the nested position, the nestable shopping cart is nested with another nestable shopping cart, resulting in a nesting gap of about 11 inches between the shopping carts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Zutler, Kevin Chow, Harry Wellington
  • Patent number: 11807287
    Abstract: A toe guard for use on a wheel assembly may include a first and second sidewall, each sidewall including an opening configured to engage with an axle of the wheel assembly. The first and second sidewalls may each further include one or more notches. The toe guard may further include a first locking pin configured to engage with at least one of the notches of the first and second sidewalls. Additionally, the toe guard may include one or more support plates connecting the first and second sidewalls, and a front plate configured to engage with at least one of the support plates or connect with at least one of the sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. Zutler, Harry E. Wellington, Kevin Chow, Daniel P. Doodnauth, Richard B. Leeds
  • Publication number: 20230285881
    Abstract: A liquid dispenser station includes a liquid dispenser configured to dispense liquid that passes through a filter. The filter is disposed within the liquid dispenser station. The liquid dispenser has an access door to provide access to the filter. The filter includes a key to open the access door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Richard B. LEEDS, Bruce ZUTLER, Phillip LEE
  • Patent number: 11724221
    Abstract: A liquid dispenser station includes a liquid dispenser configured to dispense liquid that passes through a filter. The filter is disposed within the liquid dispenser station. The liquid dispenser has an access door to provide access to the filter. The filter includes a key to open the access door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Richard B. Leeds, Bruce Zutler, Phillip Lee
  • Patent number: D995712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Richard Leeds, Bruce Zutler, Phillip Lee
  • Patent number: D995975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Harry Wellington, Bruce Zutler, Richard Leeds, Daniel Doodnauth
  • Patent number: D1004894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Zutler, Kevin Chow, Harry Wellington
  • Patent number: D1005717
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Zutler, Kevin Chow, Harry Wellington
  • Patent number: D1023657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Richard B. Leeds, Bruce Zutler, Phillip Lee
  • Patent number: D1028596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Richard B. Leeds, Bruce Zutler, Phillip Lee
  • Patent number: D1051541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Harry Wellington, Bruce Zutler
  • Patent number: D1062141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. Zutler, Harry E. Wellington, Kevin Chow, Daniel P. Doodnauth, Richard B. Leeds