Patents Examined by Joshua Rodden
  • Patent number: 9375912
    Abstract: A cantilever carousel system for efficiently storing multiple print cylinders while providing a common access point for loading and unloading the print cylinders. The cantilever carousel system generally includes an external frame structure defining an internal cavity and a shell connected to the external frame structure to surround the cavity, wherein the shell includes at least one access opening extending therethrough. An internal frame structure is positioned within the cavity and a vertically oriented carousel is supported by the internal frame structure. A drive assembly is mechanically connected to the carousel, wherein the drive assembly circulates the carousel and a plurality of cantilever mandrels are supported by the carousel and circulate with the carousel. A plurality of print cylinders are removably received by the plurality of cantilever mandrels through the access opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Vidir Machine Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Peters, Phillip G. Forster, Stanley K. Plett
  • Patent number: 9377155
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a portable-device presentation system having a substantially-planar substrate; a first clamp coupled to the substrate; and a second clamp slidably coupled to the substrate, each of the first and second clamps having respective opposing contact surfaces that have substantially no curvature along axes substantially parallel to the substantially-planar substrate at a contact elevation above the substantially-planar substrate, wherein when a user slides the second clamp to a maximum display-size position and lays a display device on the substantially-planar substrate between the first clamp and the second clamp, the user may then secure the display device to the presentation system by sliding the second clamp to sandwich the display device between the two respective opposing contact surfaces and securing the second clamp using a hand-operated securing member. In various embodiments, a presentation system may secure portable display devices of many different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Inventors: Kavitha Subbaraman, Rajagopalan Swaminathan
  • Patent number: 9371952
    Abstract: A portable organizer system, comprising a base, a column coupled to the base, a plurality of receivers coupled to the column, wherein each receiver in the plurality of receivers includes a back element adapted to couple to the column and having a lower edge, and an angled planar element sharing the lower edge of the back element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Teri Kramer
  • Patent number: 9364088
    Abstract: A sanitation tray system for medical, laboratory, and industrial equipment. This system is modular, stackable, and user customizable. It may be assembled in any number of horizontal or vertical configurations depending on the user's needs and is capable of permitting instruments of varying heights, lengths and widths to be sanitized simultaneously. It is easily assemblable and disassemblable and includes a rack, corners, sides, and dowels. It is lightweight, easy to manufacture, easy to ship, and economical. It is designed to use the least amount of surface area to allow for maximum permeation of sterilants and minimizes the opportunity for pooling of sterilants or retention of particulate matter while decreasing drying time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventor: Michael A. Abene
  • Patent number: 9364084
    Abstract: Stands, devices, systems and methods for supporting umbrellas in vertical orientations and different levels with raised ridges and sidewalls for allowing outdoor footwear to dry. The stands can include two tier levels, each with raised sidewalls and posts for allowing a top tier to be supported over a bottom tier. The tiers can have parallel raised ridges for allowing drying and airflow under wet outer footwear placed on each tier. Male members and female sockets on the trays can be attached to hollow posts in order to attach the trays to one another. At least one opening in the top tier can allow for a wet umbrella to be stored. The trays can prevent water, rain, melted snow, dirt and mud from getting on the floor while holding the umbrellas and outer footwear in an organized manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventor: Vishal Durgadutt Rege
  • Patent number: 9359015
    Abstract: An exemplary system for use in a package delivery vehicle is provided that may include a hinge member that includes a first opening and a hinge body that includes a second opening that is pivotally coupled to the first opening so that the hinge body can pivot with respect to the hinge member. The hinge body also includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion that extends from the first protrusion. The first and second protrusions are slideable within a key structure that extends at least partway along a longitudinal axis of an edge railing of the package delivery vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Globe Composite Solutions, Ltd.
    Inventor: Brian Charles Evans
  • Patent number: 9357840
    Abstract: A shelving apparatus includes a frame structure formed with vertical members and horizontal members and a shelf adjustable between positions and supported, at each position, by the vertical members. The vertical members and horizontal members define a volume therebetween, and each of the vertical members include notches formed on a vertical surface of the vertical member. The shelf includes a frame; a product surface coupled with the frame; a first rod coupled to the frame and insertable into at least a portion of a respective notch of one of the vertical members; and a second rod coupled to the frame and insertable into at least a portion of a respective notch of another of the vertical members. The second rod is forcibly biased, by a biasing member coupled with the frame, against at least one of the vertical members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: ADCO Industries—Technologies, L.P.
    Inventor: Raymond E. Davis
  • Patent number: 9357856
    Abstract: A latching system for a gravity fed merchandising apparatus includes a shelf slidably mounted between a first and a second side bracket, the shelf being adapted to move between a vending position and a stocking position. A first latch member is operably mounted to one of the shelf and the first side bracket and a second latch member is operably mounted to one of the shelf and the second side bracket. The first and second latch members are located adjacent opposed side edges of the shelf. Each of the first and second latch members is resiliently biased to an extended position. An actuating device is provided for moving the first and second latch members to a respective retracted position allowing the shelf to slide from the vending position to the stocking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Matthew Szpak, Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Matthew Grubbs
  • Patent number: 9357861
    Abstract: A dish assembly includes a pair of folding panels having a preset angular relationship, the panels also including plate holding unit structures that are linearly offset along the rising extent of the structure, for greater single object support stability. The panels are hinged at one or more points more closely adjacent lateral support structure on adjacent the plate holding unit structure openings. The panels fold for flat storage, or open to form a stable angled structure with the angular degree of open deployment stabilized by any method, including a limiting hinge, a guide base, or other structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Isaac Waksul
  • Patent number: 9351567
    Abstract: Provided is a prefabricated shelf which can be used to display or store various products or items in a shop or a warehouse, and may include, but is not limited to, a vertical frame, a horizontal frame and a shelf panel. A horizontal frame having an engaging slot that is engaged to the vertical frame having a plurality of engaging protrusions in a predetermined arrangement, thus easily and durably assembling the shelf without using a separate engaging member, for example, a screw, a bolt, etc., and if necessary it is possible to freely adjust the height of the shelf panel of the prefabricated shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventor: Jin Hee Go
  • Patent number: 9351572
    Abstract: A bathroom shelf assembly and a bathroom shelf having the same are provided. The bathroom shelf assembly includes a tubular member, at least one inserting member, a first rod member and at least one first connecting bar. The tubular member has a tubular wall and an interior channel extending between two ends thereof, and the tubular wall is formed with at least one first through hole. The inserting member is disposed in the tubular channel and has an axial through bore parallel to the interior channel. The first rod member is disposed through the axial through bore in the interior channel. At least one end of each first connecting bar is formed with a first radial slot, and each first connecting bar is disposed through corresponding through hole and spraddled onto the first rod member via the first radial slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventor: Anthony Kuo
  • Patent number: 9345345
    Abstract: A display rack for displaying articles has a support frame with two walls extending at an angle from a narrow strip at the rear corner of the frame. A tubular reinforcing structure extends along the forward free edge of each wall, and aligned openings are in the strip and the reinforcing structures. A plurality of shelves having front and rear corners and opposite side corners are supported on the frame between the walls, with the rear corners engaged in respective openings in the strip and the side corners engaged in respective openings in the reinforcing structures. A forward portion of the shelves projects forwardly of the frame for greater visibility of and access to articles supported on the shelves. A reinforcing brace extends diagonally in each shelf from the rear corner to the front corner, whereby the shelves are essentially cantilevered from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventor: Gregory James Kula
  • Patent number: 9345321
    Abstract: The present invention provides a low profile storage rack that attaches to the rear/interior surface of a kitchen cabinet door. The low profile storage rack includes a rear surface that confronts the rear of the door, a front surface opposite the rear surface, and a plurality of rows of ledges that extend outwardly perpendicularly relative to the storage rack width and height. Optionally, the storage rack has a low profile (thickness) so that it may fit into the unused space between the cabinet door, the cabinet face frame, and the shelves contained therein and is light weight so that the storage rack can be attached to a cabinet door with non-damaging, removable frame/poster hangers or other reusable adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Denise J. Yennie
  • Patent number: 9345325
    Abstract: A shim includes a main body defined by a main body outer perimeter and having a first surface and an opposing second surface. A pocket is located within the main body outer perimeter and is recessed from the first surface to provide a support surface. A protrusion is defined by a protrusion outer perimeter and is located within the main body outer perimeter. The protrusion protrudes from the second surface to an engaging surface. A plurality of geometrically shaped cells are located within the protrusion outer perimeter and are recessed from the engaging surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Floersch, James A. Duff
  • Patent number: 9339128
    Abstract: A display fixture includes a base, a platform, a lattice structure, a raised shelf and a plurality of bins. The base includes an open top, a bottom floor and walls that define an interior space that is divided into sections using a plurality of partitions. The platform is located on top of the base. The raised shelf is located over the lattice structure and on top of a portion of the platform. The plurality of bins are located on the platform and on the raised shelf and are configured to display merchandise. The lattice structure and the raised shelf provide structural support for bearing a weight of merchandise located on the raised shelf. The base and the partitions dividing the base provide structural support for bearing a weight of merchandise located on the raised shelf and the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura L. Hawkins, Michael D. Kimmel
  • Patent number: 9332864
    Abstract: Reinforced shelf for metal shelving unit, particularly for the shelving units whose shelves (B1, Bn) are provided, on the side facing the public, with electronic labels and/or other peripherals, and wherein the shelf on its bottom side has plate reinforcement (T1, Tn), parallel to each other and to the front and rear side (LA, LP) of the shelf itself, characterized in that in correspondence or at the ends of the reinforcements (T1, Tn) there are provided at least a pair of apertures (1, 10) for the passage and support of wiring (D), necessary to connect means (P1) on the rear side of the shelves, to means (P2) on the front side of the shelf (B1, Bn) for supporting and displaying goods. The apertures (1, 10) are sufficiently distant from the angular bent and ribbed areas of the reinforcements (T1, Tn) so as not substantially modify the characteristics of bend strength and torsion resistance of the reinforcements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Cefla Societa' Cooperativa
    Inventors: Massimo Poggi, Eros Nanni
  • Patent number: 9332865
    Abstract: A modular display unit can be configured as a counter top display unit or a floor stand display unit. The display unit includes a first tray and a second tray disposed over and spaced apart from the first tray. Vertical support members are disposed between the first and second trays and include side panels and rear panels hingedly coupled to the side panels. The vertical support members also include lower tabs engaging associated receiving slots of the first tray and upper tabs engaging associated receiving slots of the second tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: New Dimensions Research Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy L. Mason
  • Patent number: 9332866
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination storage and display system, and in particular to a system that is modular, provides high density storage and easy display of mattresses. In one embodiment, the rack has a base frame with several longitudinal rails. Several display frames are also provided (one for each longitudinal rail). The display frames have a translating bar that is movable relative the longitudinal rails. The display frame has a post and an angled support. The angled support holds the mattress in a nearly vertical orientation. A mattress support is pivotally connected to the post. The mattress support has a base, two ears, a leg and a lip. The lip engages a small portion of a side of the mattress. The leg pivotally depends from an ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: Roy G. Konrath
  • Patent number: 9332838
    Abstract: A shelf unit has a modular, interlocking design and eliminates the need for hardware components. The shelf unit includes first and second side pieces each including first and second rails and first, second, and third rungs extending between the first and second rails. First and second shelf-supporting connectors attach with the first rungs of the first and second side pieces and the second rungs of the first and second side pieces, respectively, via interlocking slots. A first shelf is positioned atop the first shelf-supporting connector and a second shelf is positioned atop the second shelf-supporting connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: GRK Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Gary R. Kilday, Doug A. Liming
  • Patent number: 9332820
    Abstract: A hair extension holder is provided. The hair extension holder includes a wheeled base having a base portion and legs extending therefrom. The distal end of each leg has a wheel mounted thereon configured to allow the wheeled base to roll on a floor. The base portion further includes a centrally located flange configured to telescopically receive an upstanding telescopic pole. The telescopic pole is pivotally connected to a holder attachment configured to hold strands of hair extensions. The holder attachment includes opposing face panels and at least one sidewall that connects the opposing face panels along their edges. The opposing face panels include a plurality of fasteners that are aligned in rows, wherein each fastener is configured to hold a separate strand of hair extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: Gwendolyn Bernard