Patents Assigned to Parallax Group International, LLC
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Patent number: 9173507Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: 8985350Abstract: A storage system comprises a rack of multiple platforms connectable to one another in a first direction, where each of the platforms has segments that connect to one another along a direction other than the first direction, via a user-operable coupling. The platforms are preferably rectangular, and are connected at their long ends. The segments of each platform are also preferably rectangular, but they are connected along their long sides. In such embodiments, the connection between platforms is perpendicular to the length of the rack, while the connection between segments is parallel to the length of the rack. The segments of individual platforms are preferably coupled together with snap fit connections, and supported from their undersides by transverse supports, and the transverse supports are supported from their undersides by longitudinal supports via recesses on the segments. The transverse supports are preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal supports.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: The Parallax Group International, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Patent number: 8925264Abstract: A floor tile system for protecting a substrate is described. The system includes two tiles or mats that interlock with one another along numerous axes to provide a tight, high-strength seam. Specifically, the tiles include teeth that interlock with teeth of the other tile in a side-by-side manner. The tiles also include male and female portions that interlock when the tile edges overlap with one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Patent number: 8800212Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: 8746472Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce Thrush
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Patent number: 8657130Abstract: A storage system comprises a rack of multiple platforms connectable to one another in a first direction, where each of the platforms has segments that connect to one another along a direction other than the first direction, via a user-operable coupling. The platforms are preferably rectangular, and are connected at their long ends. The segments of each platform are also preferably rectangular, but they are connected along their long sides. In such embodiments, the connection between platforms is perpendicular to the length of the rack, while the connection between segments is parallel to the length of the rack. The segments of individual platforms are preferably coupled together with snap fit connections, and supported from their undersides by transverse supports, and the transverse supports are supported from their undersides by longitudinal supports via recesses on the segments. The transverse supports are preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal supports.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Publication number: 20130305624Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce Thrush
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Publication number: 20130125495Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventor: PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC
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Publication number: 20120304566Abstract: A floor tile system for protecting a substrate is described. The system includes two tiles or mats that interlock with one another along numerous axes to provide a tight, high-strength seam. Specifically, the tiles include teeth that interlock with teeth of the other tile in a side-by-side manner. The tiles also include male and female portions that interlock when the tile edges overlap with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Publication number: 20120238179Abstract: A transformative floor mat system that is interactive as a toy and a mat that is safe, fun and creative. In one form, the floor mat has tiles with interlocking structure around the edges of each tile to prove for a secured large surface area. The floor mat also has play pieces that can be removed from within each tiles so that each tile can be connected to one another to form a play figure. The floor mat system could also be configured to form other three-dimensional structures and environments, such as castles, forests, and beaches.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, Peter Szucs
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Publication number: 20110186533Abstract: A storage system comprises a rack of multiple platforms connectable to one another in a first direction, where each of the platforms has segments that connect to one another along a direction other than the first direction, via a user-operable coupling. The platforms are preferably rectangular, and are connected at their long ends. The segments of each platform are also preferably rectangular, but they are connected along their long sides. In such embodiments, the connection between platforms is perpendicular to the length of the rack, while the connection between segments is parallel to the length of the rack. The segments of individual platforms are preferably coupled together with snap fit connections, and supported from their undersides by transverse supports, and the transverse supports are supported from their undersides by longitudinal supports via recesses on the segments. The transverse supports are preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Publication number: 20110000162Abstract: An interlocking tile system comprises tiles that has a body, interlocking cap structure with a first surface and a second surface; a first curved portion connecting the first surface with a radius of R1 to the second engaging surface with a radius of R2, wherein R1>R2; and a stem supporting the cap structure. The cap is a mushroom-like shape. Such configuration of the connector aids in installation by lessening instances of binding and align and guide the caps into their corresponding receiving areas. The tiles are preferably square, and are connected along all four sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Patent number: 7797890Abstract: An interlocking tile system comprises tiles that has a body, interlocking cap structure with a first surface and a second surface; a first curved portion connecting the first surface with a radius of R1 to the second engaging surface with a radius of R2, wherein R1>R2; and a stem supporting the cap structure. The cap is a mushroom-like shape. Such configuration of the connector aids in installation by lessening instances of binding and align and guide the caps into their corresponding receiving areas. The tiles are preferably square, and are connected along all four sides.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: The Parallax Group International, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Publication number: 20100194039Abstract: A transformative floor mat system that is interactive as a toy and a mat that is safe, fun and creative. In one form, the floor mat has tiles with interlocking structure around the edges of each tile to prove for a secured large surface area. The floor mat also has play pieces that can be removed from within each tiles so that each tile can be connected to one another to form a play figure. The floor mat system could also be configured to form other three-dimensional structures and environments, such as castles, forests, and beaches.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, Peter Szucs
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Publication number: 20080180008Abstract: A modular furniture system operable in combination with a wall that has (a) an upper set of laterally extending slots and (b) a lower set of laterally extending slots. The system has a first rail that can be anchored to the wall, and having a first connector that engages at least one of the slots in a manner that assists in supporting a weight of the furniture.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Publication number: 20070199257Abstract: An interlocking tile system comprises tiles that has a body, interlocking cap structure with a first surface and a second surface; a first curved portion connecting the first surface with a radius of R1 to the second engaging surface with a radius of R2, wherein R1>R2; and a stem supporting the cap structure. The cap is a mushroom-like shape. Such configuration of the connector aids in installation by lessening instances of binding and align and guide the caps into their corresponding receiving areas. The tiles are preferably square, and are connected along all four sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: THE PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Patent number: D603640Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: The Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: D604082Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: The Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: D604083Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: The Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: D704484Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce A. Thrush