Patents Examined by Ko Chan
  • Patent number: 5624045
    Abstract: In a storage rack, a beam is connected at one end to the column having a front wall with a vertical array of similar apertures and a side wall. Each aperture is wider at an upper region and narrower at a lower region. A flanged member has a side flange integral with the end of the beam and a front flange. A connecting pin mounted rigidly to the front flange and projecting through a selected aperture has an inner head narrower than the upper region of the selected aperture but wider than the lower region thereof and a shank narrower than the lower region thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: Unarco Material Handling, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Highsmith, Joseph F. Benton
  • Patent number: 5615853
    Abstract: A bag opening support and expander assembly is provided having a flexible support body member capable of being bent and retained in an arcuate form by an adjustable, flexible tension and connector member or means. The bag opening support and expander assembly is operable to support and retain an open end section of a flexible refuse bag member facilitating inserting of refuse material. A variety of support means are provided including elements for receiving and supporting the bag opening support and expander assembly and interconnected open end section in a generally elevated horizontal condition while supporting the bag member in a downwardly depending condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventor: Byirl J. Hearst
  • Patent number: 5615781
    Abstract: A system for supporting literature relative to a support surface. The inventive device includes a pocket assembly which can be secured to a wall surface or supported upon a table. A plurality of dividing members can be provided for partitioning the pocket assembly to fit a particular item of literature. A plurality of the pocket assemblies can be mounted to a wall surface in a desired orientation or coupled together so as to hang in a vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventor: Daniel A. Janssen
  • Patent number: 5595309
    Abstract: A corrugated board display panel with peghooks wherein the peghooks are installed from the rear of the panel. With peghooks in place in the main panel side wings are folded along scored creases permanently encasing peghook bases which remain on the rear side of the corrugated display panel. The side wings are then permanently affixed to the main panel with staples or glue or any other convenient fastening means. The peghooks then project outwardly and forward through slots in the main display panel and at an upward angle of tilt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Advertising Display Company
    Inventors: Jamie D. Bauer, John P. Krisko
  • Patent number: 5586743
    Abstract: An auger stand is provided which makes it possible to safely and quickly connect and disconnect the auger assembly to or from a tractor or other vehicle. The stand includes a coupling assembly having a support member and vertical members, each of which is fitted with a movable mount and a screw assembly. The auger stand facilitates mounting and dismounting the auger assembly from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Inventor: Eddie A. Sodolak