Patents Examined by Stanton L. Krycinski
  • Patent number: 11370363
    Abstract: A fishing rod carrier includes a plurality of horizontal elongate tubes each sized to receive a fishing rod, the elongate tubes being stacked on plural levels, each elongate tube is capped at the distal end. A reel box is attached to the proximal ends of the plurality of elongate tubes and defines an interior space that is continuous with an interior of each of the plurality of elongate tubes, and is configured to enclose a plurality of reels while they are attached to a corresponding plurality of fishing rods disposed within the plurality of elongate tubes. A clamping mechanism is configured to secure the fishing rod carrier to a rooftop rack of an auto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Marcos Henry Rodriguez, Jason Attfield Sagen, John Mark Elliott, Fangyuan Tian
  • Patent number: 11369855
    Abstract: A fitness-equipment storage bench for use in aiding or supplementing a physical activity in a physical-activity environment whilst enabling storage of fitness equipment, the fitness-equipment storage bench comprising a cuboidal or substantially cuboidal body having first and second ends, two opposing sides between the first and second ends, a top and a bottom; at least one recess formed in one of the said sides; at least one cantilevered bar support in the recess for supporting a dumbbell such that a grip axis of the dumbbell is received entirely within the recess; at least one rotatable element at or adjacent to the first end or the second end to facilitate reorientation of the bench; a pivotable user back support on the top of the cuboidal body; and a stay associated with the back support to hold the back support in at least one raised condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: James Edward Vester
  • Patent number: 11350770
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a storage, shipping, and display unit that can be loaded with product, shipped after loading, and used as a display unit after shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Signode Industrial Group LLC
    Inventor: Nancy Roach-Feig
  • Patent number: 11344139
    Abstract: A dessert display stand. The dessert display stand includes a number of panels. Each panel is defined by a first side and a second side. The first side of each panel includes a male interface. The second side of each panel includes a female interface. The male interface is designed to engage the female interface of an adjoining panel. At least one channel is placed in each panel. Each channel is designed to receive a dessert stick therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventor: Monique McCloskey
  • Patent number: 11344114
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a shelf comprising a plurality of cross beams, a plurality of support portions and at least one rest portion. Each of the cross beams is connected to a corresponding support portion by a connector, and a side face of each of the cross beams has a rest face for placement of a corresponding rest portion. At least two opposite ends of the rest portion are arranged on the rest faces, in the same plane, of at least two corresponding cross beams. The plurality of cross beams and the plurality of support portions are profiles formed by die extrusion-stretching. Compared with a traditional shelf, the shelf according to the present invention has the advantages of light weight, having less tendency to rust and corrode, being easy to disassemble and assemble, being free of stress concentration problem, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignees: Hangzhou United Tools Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yueming Li
  • Patent number: 11344115
    Abstract: A system of racks comprising of at least two racks that can be nested together when they are not in use thereby minimizing the space required for their collective storage. Each rack is comprised of a frame having two or more frame elements linked together by at least one Z-shaped bracket. Each frame element is comprised of two vertical support members linked by a plurality of tray holders at spaced apart distances along the interior side(s) of the vertical support members. The plurality of tray holders on each of the frame elements linked by a Z-shaped bracket are substantially aligned in the vertical direction thereby forming a set of pairs of tray holders. Each pair of tray holders is configured to receive and support the placement of trays. The trays comprise of a flat base portion with upstanding side edges which may be welded to a wire element to reduce crevices where debris and contaminants may otherwise be trapped and to assist with cleaning of the trays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: HARVEST SUPPLY CANADA INC.
    Inventors: Albert E. Mitchell, Lily Zhou, Ryan Gu, Bryan Paul Huisman
  • Patent number: 11337522
    Abstract: A storage mesh plate, which includes a first long frame, a second long frame and a mesh plate, one end of the first long frame and one end of the second long frame are provided with a first short frame, and another end of the first long frame and another end of the second long frame are provided with a second short frame; four corners where the first long frame is connected to the first short frame and the second short frame and the second long frame is connected to the first short frame and the second short frame are provided with a first reinforced protection decorating part, a fourth reinforced protection decorating part, a second reinforced protection decorating part and a third reinforced protection decorating part respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: Guohua Cao
  • Patent number: 11326851
    Abstract: An automatic rifle storage assembly for storing an automatic rifle includes a first member that is mountable to a vertical support surface. A cup is coupled to and extends away from the first member to receive a muzzle of an automatic rifle. A second member is slidably inserted into the first member and the second member is mountable to the vertical support surface. A clamping unit is coupled to the second member to releasably engage a buffer tube of the automatic rifle for storing the automatic rifle in a vertical orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: James Oldham
  • Patent number: 11325738
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, a stackable storage rack system suitable for storing containers is provided. The system includes a base. The system also includes a plurality of compartments positionable within the base, wherein the compartments form a cavity within the base and have an opening on a top of the base designed to store containers. The system further includes at least 4 legs, wherein a top of the legs are connected to a bottom of the base at four separate bottom corners of the base. Additionally, the system includes an operational space formed by stacking at least two storage racks one on top of another wherein users of the system can retrieve containers from the bottom storage rack without interference from the top storage rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Ray Thomas
  • Patent number: 11324340
    Abstract: A product display merchandiser includes a tray having a top product-supporting surface with a longitudinally extending channel defined therein. A first sidewall has a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, and at least a laterally inner part of the horizontal portion can slide laterally with respect to the tray between a bottom of the tray and a base plate below the tray. A front end of the tray has a fitting received in a socket in the base plate. At a rear end of the tray, the channel receives a support assembly that connects the tray to a support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Retail Space Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Wills, Julia Padvoiskis
  • Patent number: 11324313
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a free standing paper organizational system comprising: a base; at least one vertical support member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the base; a handle component coupled to the second end of the at least one vertical support member; at least one fixed or removable shelf unit comprising a first shelf member extending from the vertical support member at a predetermined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventors: Teri Kramer, Bill R. Naifeh, Alexander Saucier
  • Patent number: 11317751
    Abstract: There is provided a lock mechanism for an adjustable rod. The lock mechanism provides a manually locking state and an automatic locking state. The automatic locking state provides a more secure locking engagement than the manual locking state. There is also provided improved end cap systems that minimize the number of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: House of Atlas, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Berman, Alan Arthur Ford, Jason Moss
  • Patent number: 11321663
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (200) comprising an elongate main body (202) made of a plastic material for attaching to a shelf device (70) of a goods rack (236) and comprising at least one signaling apparatus (204), which is attached to the main body (202) and which is provided for signaling a hand motion toward the shelf device (70) and/or for signaling a hand motion away from the shelf device (70).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Rehau AG + Co.
    Inventors: Christian Bühlmeyer, Steven Schmidt, Peter Michels, Santiago Pardos, Ansgar Niehoff, Stefan Eibl, Jörg Goldstein, Holger Fritzlar
  • Patent number: 11317737
    Abstract: The present invention is merchandising tray system. Within the system, a tray top plate is slidably mounted to a tray base plate, allowing the tray top plate to be extended beyond the edge of the shelf to which the system is mounted. A plurality of sidewalls are removably mounted to the tray top plate, allowing controlled expansion and contraction of the width of the system supporting products. A support arm is slidably extendable from the tray base plate, allowing the system to be mounted along any depth of the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Process Retail Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence G. Berglund, James P. Ihrcke, Christopher A. Harrell
  • Patent number: 11304516
    Abstract: A mounting system utilizing multidirectional pivoting, retracting, extending, and vertical lift to allow it to fit longer items diagonally into truck beds, cargo vehicles, mobile trailers, or other vehicles; and making moving or removing the equipment stored therein much easier. The mounting system is also designed to be installed inside the bed of a truck and still allow for a “bed cover” or tonneau cover to be used over the mounting system so that the mounting system and equipment mounted therein remain safely inside the vehicle. The mounting system and attached equipment can easily be removed while not in use and re-attached to secondary mounting location for safe storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Lance McCardle, Gregg Allen Wicken
  • Patent number: 11304498
    Abstract: A mechanical device used to organize, store, style and transport multiple wigs is disclosed. This device allows for you to store and organize multiple wigs on a space saving device. This device also allows you to adjust devices height to accommodate most hair lengths. This invention allows the user to transport multiple wigs securely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventor: Iyabo Moriene Duffus
  • Patent number: 11297942
    Abstract: A shelving system comprises four corner columns, a plurality of substantially horizontal support beams, and a plurality of beam braces. Each of the support beams extends between two of the four corner columns, and each support beam is paired with a corresponding second support beam to form pairs of support beams. Each of the beam braces extends between the support beams of one of the pairs of support beams and comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion. The first and second end portions comprise substantially planar faces. The middle portion is between the first end portion and the second end portion and comprises first and second edges, wherein the first end portion and the second end portion extend away from the first and second edges, respectively, in opposite directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventor: Simon Walker
  • Patent number: 11297943
    Abstract: A storage solution uses wire shelves where the width of the wire shelves can be customized by a user by adding one or more central members between two end members. Thus, the shelving can be installed in one cabinet having a first width, and moved, if desired, to a cabinet of a different width by adding or removing central members from the shelf. Further, a manufacturer can provide a variety of shelf sizes by simply varying the number of central members that are provided. The shelving may be attached at each end to a slide to permit one or more shelves to extend outward from the inside of a cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: TRINITY INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jerry Chiao, Yuan-Luen Chuang, Cze-Chao Tam
  • Patent number: 11297967
    Abstract: An example curtain system can include: a curtain forming a flexible body with an opening at each corner of the body; a tensioning device at each corner of the body of the curtain to couple the curtain to a backside of a rack, wherein each tensioning device includes a hook member with a first end sized to engage an opening in the rack and a threaded second end; and a nut configured to be threaded onto the threaded second end of the hook member to tension the curtain relative to the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: American Business Forms, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Scott Guyette
  • Patent number: 11297944
    Abstract: A wine rack includes a first support frame configured to be mounted to a support surface. The first support frame includes a base and at least one arm extending from the base, with the at least one arm being configured to support a first portion of a bottle. The wine rack further includes a second support frame configured to be mounted to the support surface in spaced relation to the first support frame. The second support frame includes a base and at least one arm extending from the base, with the at least one arm being configured to support a second portion of the bottle. The at least one arm of the first and second support frames includes one or more bottle contoured gravity stops. The at least one arm of the first and second support frames may also be inclined. A method of making a wine rack is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Wine Cellar Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: James L. Deckebach, Anthony J. Wilke