Patents Assigned to SPG International LLC
  • Patent number: 11783732
    Abstract: A sign holder assembly for a shelving system, in which the shelving system includes a first support post and a second support post, with each support post configured to support a side of a shelf, includes a cross member configured to be coupled to and extend between the first support post and second support post. The assembly further includes a support bracket having a base member configured to be positioned about a portion of the cross member in one of a plurality of positions along a length of the cross member, an extension portion extending from the base member, and a securement member projecting from the extension portion and spaced from the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: SPG International, LLC
    Inventor: Arturo Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 10813453
    Abstract: A shelf assembly includes a first shelf unit having a first shelf coupleable to a first vertical support post and a second vertical support post to present a first support surface. A second shelf unit includes a second shelf coupleable to a third vertical support post and a fourth vertical support post to present a second support surface. A third shelf unit includes a third shelf coupleable to a fifth vertical support post and a sixth vertical support post to present a third support surface. A first bridge includes a first support surface and a second bridge includes a second support surface. The first bridge and the second bridge are configured such that in an assembled state of the shelving system a support surface spans an arc of 90 degrees between the first shelf and the second shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: James Knutson, Arturo Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 10779643
    Abstract: A cabinet system includes a frame at least partially defined by a plurality of vertical legs and a shelf defining a first plane and supported by the plurality of vertical legs. The vertical legs extend transverse to the first plane. A countertop is supported by the plurality of vertical legs. A body panel is coupled to the frame and has a plurality of apertures. A door is coupled to the frame and operable to selectively provide access to the shelf. The door has a plurality of apertures. Posts are coupled to the frame and extend transverse to the first plane. Each post of the plurality of posts is configured to extend through (i) an associated aperture of the plurality of apertures in the body panel to couple the body panel to the frame or through (ii) an associated aperture of the plurality of apertures in the door to couple the door to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: James Knutson, Bobby L. Salter, Arturo Gonzalez, Shawn Irons
  • Patent number: 10765206
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
  • Patent number: 10617231
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of horizontal support members, each horizontal support member having a length; a plurality of wall supports, each wall support including a first surface on which at least a portion of a horizontal support member rests; a plurality of brackets, each bracket attachable to the horizontal support members at different positions along the length of the horizontal support member; a plurality of vertical support members, each vertical support member coupled to at least one bracket; and a shelf attached to at least two of the plurality of vertical support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter, Jerry Vance Foster, III
  • Patent number: 10492604
    Abstract: A cart for moving product over a floor surface includes a folding frame assembly having a first shelf support member and a second shelf support member pivotable with respect to the first shelf support member. A shelf is pivotable with respect to the first shelf support member and supportable by the second shelf support member. The second shelf support member and the shelf are movable between a first operable position and a second stored position. The second shelf support member and shelf are both rotatable relative to the first shelf support member when moving from the first operable position to the second stored position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell
  • Patent number: 10376048
    Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
  • Patent number: 10201228
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
  • Patent number: 10194744
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
  • Patent number: 10159340
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
  • Patent number: 10104987
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of horizontal support members, each horizontal support member having a length; a plurality of wall supports, each wall support including a first surface on which at least a portion of a horizontal support member rests; a plurality of brackets, each bracket attachable to the horizontal support members at different positions along the length of the horizontal support member; a plurality of vertical support members, each vertical support member coupled to at least one bracket; and a shelf attached to at least two of the plurality of vertical support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter, Jerry Vance Foster, III
  • Patent number: 9930961
    Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
  • Patent number: 9883755
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of horizontal support members, each horizontal support member having a length; a plurality of wall supports, each wall support including a first surface on which at least a portion of a horizontal support member rests; a plurality of brackets, each bracket attachable to the horizontal support members at different positions along the length of the horizontal support member; a plurality of vertical support members, each vertical support member coupled to at least one bracket; and a shelf attached to at least two of the plurality of vertical support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter, Jerry Vance Foster, III
  • Patent number: 9770122
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of horizontal support members, each horizontal support member having a length; a plurality of wall supports, each wall support including a first surface on which at least a portion of a horizontal support member rests; a plurality of brackets, each bracket attachable to the horizontal support members at different positions along the length of the horizontal support member; a plurality of vertical support members, each vertical support member coupled to at least one bracket; and a shelf attached to at least two of the plurality of vertical support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter, Jerry Vance Foster, III
  • Patent number: 9409586
    Abstract: A support rack for holding a plurality of pans includes a first side frame including a first vertical support member and a second vertical support member, and a second side frame including a first vertical support member and a second vertical support member. A hinge assembly couples the first and second side frames and is operable to position the rack in a first position in which the first side frame and the second side frame are parallel and spaced a predetermined distance apart, a second position in which the first side frame and the second side frame are nonparallel, and a third position in which the first side frame and the second side frame are parallel but closer in proximity than the predetermined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter, Jerry Vance Foster, III
  • Patent number: 9179774
    Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
  • Patent number: 9119471
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: SPG International LLC
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
  • Patent number: 9079597
    Abstract: A support rack for holding a plurality of pans includes a first side frame including a first vertical support member and a second vertical support member, and a second side frame including a first vertical support member and a second vertical support member. A hinge assembly couples the first and second side frames and is operable to position the rack in a first position in which the first side frame and the second side frame are parallel and spaced a predetermined distance apart, a second position in which the first side frame and the second side frame are nonparallel, and a third position in which the first side frame and the second side frame are parallel but closer in proximity than the predetermined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: SPG International LLC
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter, Jerry Vance Foster, III
  • Publication number: 20140145048
    Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: SPG INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
  • Patent number: 8640893
    Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: SPG International LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner