Patents Examined by Sarah Purol
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Patent number: 8104626Abstract: A mounting bracket (16) has a mounting pin (24) for fitting round hole racks (18) and a mounting sleeve (26) which slidably extends over the mounting pin (24) for fitting square hole racks (12). A lock pin (28) and a lock sleeve (30) are spaced apart from the mounting pin (24) and slidably extend for fitting within holes of respective racks (18, 12) to prevent removal of the mounting pin (24) and the mounting sleeve (26) from the racks (18, 12). A safety lock (180) is located adjacent the lock pin (28) for preventing removal of the lock pin (28) from a rack mounting hole, which prevents removal of the mounting bracket (16) from the racks (12, 18). A release pin (182) extends through a rack mounting hole and the mounting bracket (16) for moving the safety lock (180) to a position located aside of the lock pin (28).Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Central Industrial Supply CompanyInventors: Mushan Huang, Wenming Yang, Meng Kee Koh, Julian S. Baiza
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Patent number: 8100271Abstract: An apparatus and method of mounting storage batteries are presented in which batteries in multiple tiers may be easily accessed for installation and servicing. A battery cabinet or relay rack has provision for multiple tiers of batteries spaced so that batteries may be inserted in each tier. The batteries are supported by a tray or other structure so that they are positioned to permit top access to the battery terminals mounted on the front or front to surfaces of the battery. Tiers are positioned further from the front of the relay rack as the height of the tier increases.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2006Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: C & C PowerInventors: William Conrardy, Michael Osko, Christopher Heinz
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Patent number: 8100273Abstract: A rack for securing containers includes a plurality of bays into which one or more containers are received. An expandable, inflatable chamber is disposed adjacent each bay and selectively expands into the chamber to secure the containers within the bay. When installed on a vehicle, a pump may be activated automatically based upon a vehicle operating state or whenever the door is closed. Activation of the pump inflates the expandable chambers, thereby locking containers in place in the bays. This prevents movement and vibration and reduces damage to the bottles during transportation.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2006Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventor: William P. Apps
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Patent number: 8096428Abstract: The inventive counter display for articles such as perfumes and cosmetic products comprises a connecting element (3) extending between a lower end (3b) fixed to a displaying element (2) and a top end (3a) pivotally mounted with respect to a ceiling (8). A mirror (6) is also arranged on the connecting element.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2005Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Parfums Christian DiorInventor: Hedi Slimane
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Patent number: 8096427Abstract: An integrated âTâ assembly combines into a single integrated assembly, a track portion along both sides of a divider. The T assembly may have a wide-base portion, which may include a spring-urged-pusher track, on one side of the divider and a narrow-base portion on the opposite side of the divider. An offset pusher may have an upper portion that is offset, via an angled offset portion, from a lower portion of the pusher. Additional supporting bases, any of which may include spring-urged-pusher tracks and/or a spring-urged pusher, may be used under a wide product. Left and right side finisher components may be paired with T assemblies near the sides of a merchandise-display shelf. The T assembly, base, and/or end finishers may be coupled to a front rail via a complimentary tongue and groove arrangement and/or a non-slidable engagement.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2011Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
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Patent number: 8091716Abstract: A structure is provided having a base and relatively vertical structural support element (such as a post, pole, platform, stairs, etc.) from which extend arms that support removable image holders. The removable image holders may contain images that can be readily replaced. The removable image holders can restrain the images in six directions (up, down, forward, backward, left and right), although restraint may be effected by only friction or gripping, rather than an immovable wall. The removable image holders may be relatively secured to the arms, although they may easily swing for ease of viewing. The structure may have ornamentation thereon that is indicative of a theme (birthday, wedding, graduation, holiday, memorial, season, sports event and the like).Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventor: Helen Bair
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Patent number: 8074811Abstract: An organizer for a desk or other surface. In one aspect, the invention can be an organizer comprising: a rack assembly comprising a pair of spaced-apart vertical supports and a plurality of horizontal rods extending between and supported by the pair of vertical supports, the plurality of horizontal rods arranged in a spaced-apart manner; an organization accessory having a rear side having a width that is greater than a distance between the vertical supports, the organization accessory having a pair of hook members extending from the rear side of the organization accessory; and the organization accessory mounted to the rack assembly so that the hook members engage one of the horizontal rods and the rear side of the organization accessory rests against the pair of vertical supports.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
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Patent number: 8061534Abstract: An equipment rack panel system using one or more rack extension panels with optional raceway to interconnect equipment cables to service cables through connectors within the rack extension panel. The rack extension panel is either fastened to or integral with one of the posts of the equipment rack or otherwise adjacent to the equipment rack and extends away from the equipment rack so as not to occupy space within the equipment rack normally reserved for equipment.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Erik Laursen, Jennifer M. Waite, Mark E. Dearing, Keith B. Kosanovich, Mark A. Guymon
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Patent number: 8056734Abstract: Disclosed herein is a merchandising system and method that permits access from the front of a column of shelves and along a side of the column of shelves, the shelves in each column extending from the front of the merchandizing system to a back area of the merchandising system. Each shelf can be of any suitable design for supporting products or items. The merchandising system can have at least one flippable column comprising at least one shelf suitable for supporting a single row of items. Various front item stops are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventors: Albert Menz, James McKay Duncan, Stephen Hardy
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Patent number: 8056738Abstract: A display unit for displaying articles comprising a display portion for displaying a plurality of articles, sensing means for sensing the presence of each article and generating a response signal in response to removal of one of said articles by a consumer, and integral output means. The response signal is dependent on the article removed. The output means is configured for providing information directly to a consumer. The information is dependent on the article removed, the response signal being configured to initiate output of the information to said consumer.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Michael Sheridan & Company LimitedInventor: David Frank Arthur Phillips
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Patent number: 8047384Abstract: A mobile sign rack which can be easily and quickly mounted or disconnected from the tailgate of a truck for the purpose of storing and/or transporting signs, sign stands, traffic cones and stop and slow paddles to secure worksites on the roadway.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Maverick Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: John Mrowiec
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Patent number: 8038015Abstract: An equipment rack panel system using one or more rack extension panels with optional raceway to interconnect equipment cables to service cables through connectors within the rack extension panel. The rack extension panel is either fastened to or integral with one of the posts of the equipment rack or otherwise adjacent to the equipment rack and extends away from the equipment rack so as not to occupy space within the equipment rack normally reserved for equipment.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Erik Laursen, Jennifer M. Waite, Mark E. Dearing, Keith B. Kosanovich, Mark A. Guymon
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Patent number: 8025166Abstract: A rack rail system engageable with a post of a rack. The rack rail system includes a rail assembly and a flange provided on at least an end of the rail assembly. The flange includes a pin insertable into an aperture of the post when the flange is adjacent to the post. The rack rail system further includes a clamp pivotably connected to the flange and movable from an open position and a closed position. The clamp receives both the post and the flange in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John Charles Hilburn, Stephen Peter Mroz, Joseph Daniel Rico, Jeffrey Alan Verkerke
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Patent number: 8025164Abstract: Modular system of closet inside part or dressing room complement of combinable and adjustable design, mass manufactured with adjustable sizes, with combinable module systems to optimize the available space, standardized according to modern standards for popular or residential housing developments, characterized because it is easy to assemble, highly resistant to impacts or items overload, and makes optimum use of wardrobe and other items spaces, with or without lateral edge reinforcements.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Inventor: Orozco Gavaldon Humberto
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Patent number: 8025165Abstract: A rack conversion system mounts to an existing storage rack and includes lateral tracks for side to side movement of forward bins and longitudinal tracks for front to rear movement of rear bins. The bins are sized to efficiently store a particular item, for example, paper files. The forward bins are movable side to side along the lateral tracks and reside in front of the rear bin. The rear bins are moveable front to rear along the longitudinal tracks and are normally positioned to the rear to allow the side to side movement of the forward bins. The lateral tracks are preferably mounted below the forward bins and do not interfere with the movement of the rear bins, and the longitudinal tracks are preferably mounted above the rear bins and do not interfere with movement of the forward bins.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Russ Bassett CorporationInventors: Michael Dressendorfer, Bernard A. Higueroa, Peter Fink, Bouasry Ott
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Patent number: 8020711Abstract: A controller retainer (14) for a video game controller (12) includes a retainer top (20), a retainer bottom (22), a first side (24), a second side (26), a retainer back (28) and a retainer front (30). The retainer top (20) includes a controller receiver (34) that receives the controller (12). The first side (24) and the second side (26) extend between the retainer top (20) and the retainer bottom (22). The second side (26) can be non-parallel to the first side (24). At least one of the sides (24, 26) can form an angle (44, 48) that is greater than 90 degrees relative to the retainer bottom (22). At least one of the sides (24, 26) can form an angle (250, 254) that is less than 90 degrees relative to the retainer back (28). The retainer bottom (22) can include a first surface (36) and a second surface (38) that is positioned at an angle greater than 90 degrees relative to the first surface (36).Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2007Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Inventor: Mark W. Sparling
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Patent number: 8016133Abstract: A personal rolling valet, for use organizing, supporting, and transporting several clothes outfits, having a vertical shaft. The vertical shaft has a top and a bottom. A horizontal rack is attached to the vertical shaft near the top. The horizontal rack has a pair of opposed hooked portions for supporting several clothes outfits. A lower rack is attached to the vertical shaft near the bottom. The lower rack has a hub attached to the vertical shaft, an outer ring, and spokes connecting the hub and outer ring. The outer ring has an opening between a pair of the spokes which facilitates stacking more than one personal rolling valet.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Inventors: DiAnne Calabrisotto, Janice Savin
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Patent number: 8016132Abstract: A side-entry stemmed glassware rack for storing and displaying stemmed glassware. Stemmed glassware is hung in the conventional, inverted manner except that the base of the glassware is inserted into a main track of the rack the via an intersecting side track rather than only from one or both ends of the main track.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Franmara, Inc.Inventor: F. David LaRiviere
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Patent number: 8016136Abstract: An object is to provide a showcase in which an attaching height of a guard for preventing falling of goods can be easily changed without changing a shelf guard member for preventing the falling of the goods depending on a height of the goods. The showcase is constituted by bridging shelves for displaying the goods to front and rear supports comprising a plurality of vertically ranging engagement holes, and comprises the guard for preventing falling of goods, disposed above an edge portion of each shelf. This guard for preventing the falling of the goods comprises: a guard main body constituted of a stria or the like; and a guard receiver having a guard holding portion, and the guard main body is disengageably attached to the engagement holes formed in the front support via the guard receiver.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2005Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hidekazu Kainuma, Koji Hayase
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Patent number: RE42970Abstract: A cable management assembly for managing wires having a rack with a plurality of mounted channel members. The channel members each comprise a left, right, and middle member which form a Z-shaped cross section and define first and second receiving areas for holding a plurality of wires. The middle member further includes apertures such that a wire can be received concurrently in both receiving areas. The channel members are mounted on the rack by integrals clips that extend from each channel member and engage mating holes located on the rack. A second embodiment channel member includes a first member and an opposing second member each having integral clips extending therefrom for mounting the channel members on the rack. The channel member further has a middle member connecting the first and second members which form a C-shaped cross-section and define a receiving area for holding a plurality of wires.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2002Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Steven O. Fournier, William G. Sobieski, Robert C. Baxter