Patents by Inventor Azad Sabounjian

Azad Sabounjian has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20180231176
    Abstract: A bracket for releasably connecting to a support structure having a shaped opening. The bracket has a mounting plate with a rearward extending flange on each side of the mounting plate and extending a distance the same as a thickness t of the mounting plate. Two rivets extend from a back of the mounting plate with an enlarged head of the rivet configured to releasably interlock with the shaped opening. The rivets are aligned along an axis that is vertical during use. One of a hook or arm is connected to the front face and preferably rotatably mounted to rotate vertically between a folded position and an unfolded, use position where items can be hung from the hook or arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Azad Sabounjian, Sam Sabounjian
  • Publication number: 20170224106
    Abstract: An improved sleeve for a shelving unit having an annular collar wedge the sleeve against a post, wherein the sleeve has one of a retaining wall encircling the bottom of the sleeve or a retaining latch extending from a bottom of the sleeve, both to position and retain the collar during assembly and to support the collar during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Azad Sabounjian, Sam Sabounjian
  • Patent number: 9717331
    Abstract: A sleeve for a shelving unit has two halves joined together to form two support tabs extending outward from opposing sides of the sleeve as the sleeve clamps around a post having grooves into which a rib on the sleeve fits to hold the parts relative to the post. The support tabs have a retaining flange offset from the sleeve. A first collar part fastened to a shelf fits over half the sleeve and fits into that offset so that a slot in the first collar part fits over one of the support tabs to clamp them to the post and support the first collar part and shelf. The retaining flange keeps the collar part from moving off the support tab. A second collar part with a second slot may fit over the other support tabs to support a second shelf or to further clamp the sleeve to the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Publication number: 20170065078
    Abstract: A sleeve for a shelving unit has two halves joined together to form two support tabs extending outward from opposing sides of the sleeve as the sleeve clamps around a post having grooves into which a rib on the sleeve fits to hold the parts relative to the post. The support tabs have a retaining flange offset from the sleeve. A first collar part fastened to a shelf fits over half the sleeve and fits into that offset so that a slot in the first collar part fits over one of the support tabs to clamp them to the post and support the first collar part and shelf. The retaining flange keeps the collar part from moving off the support tab. A second collar part with a second slot may fit over the other support tabs to support a second shelf or to further clamp the sleeve to the post. Interlocking means on the collar parts prevent lateral separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Azad Sabounjian, Sam C. Sabounjian
  • Publication number: 20160302570
    Abstract: A sleeve for a shelving unit has two halves joined together to form two support tabs extending outward from opposing sides of the sleeve as the sleeve clamps around a post having grooves into which a rib on the sleeve fits to hold the parts relative to the post. The support tabs have a retaining flange offset from the sleeve. A first collar part fastened to a shelf fits over half the sleeve and fits into that offset so that a slot in the first collar part fits over one of the support tabs to clamp them to the post and support the first collar part and shelf. The retaining flange keeps the collar part from moving off the support tab. A second collar part with a second slot may fit over the other support tabs to support a second shelf or to further clamp the sleeve to the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Patent number: 9386855
    Abstract: A cross-bar is provided for a shelving assembly having vertical corner posts joined by horizontal deck beams with the cross-bar extending between deck beams to support the shelving material supported by the beams. The cross-bar has an offset connecting bracket at each end. The offset allows the bracket to fit underneath a deck beam flange so the bracket can engage protruding rivets on the inside of open-section deck beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Patent number: 9380915
    Abstract: A rectangular coffee pod tray has two opposing end walls, two opposing sidewalls, a closed bottom and an open top. One end wall has plurality of first slots at predetermined locations and the other end wall has a plurality of second slots. The first and second plurality of slots are aligned to form pairs of corresponding slots so a divider placed into corresponding first and second slots is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tray. The slots have a top that widens at the bottom of the slot and that is deeper into the end wall at the bottom of the slot for easy insertion and removal. Differing number of rectangular dividers fit into the specially located slots to form rows for four different sized coffee pods. The dividers may have tapered ends to fit into the slots, and a tapered bottom to fit into grooves in the bottom of the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Patent number: 9314098
    Abstract: A sleeve for a shelving unit has two halves joined together to form two support tabs extending outward from opposing sides of the sleeve as the sleeve clamps around a post having grooves into which a rib on the sleeve fits to hold the parts relative to the post. The support tabs have a retaining flange offset from the sleeve. A first collar part fastened to a shelf fits over half the sleeve and fits into that offset so that a slot in the first collar part fits over one of the support tabs to clamp them to the post and support the first collar part and shelf. The retaining flange keeps the collar part from moving off the support tab. A second collar part with a second slot may fit over the other support tabs to support a second shelf or to further clamp the sleeve to the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Publication number: 20160051044
    Abstract: A rectangular shelf is supported along its sides by opposing deck beams and supported on its ends by opposing end frame members, all joined to corner posts. A hook on each opposing end of a cross-brace engages a different latch affixed to each deck beam to keep the deck beams from splaying under heavy load. The latches are formed from a threaded nut or a washer having a flat side that is affixed to the deck beam by heat or an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Patent number: 9249818
    Abstract: A compression lock on a connector for a shelving post has upper and lower, mating collar parts having distal ends encircling more than 180 degrees of the post but separated by a gap through which the post can pass. Each distal end has an axially extending projection with a rounded end and a recess adjoining the projection. The projections of one collar part mate with the recesses of the other collar part to interlock the collar parts around a compression sleeve and form a frusto-conical inner surface that wedges the a mating sleeve against the post to affix a shelf attached to the connector. A tab allows removal of a locking connector, with the connectors stamped out of sheet metal and bent into the frusto-conical shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Patent number: 9232859
    Abstract: A compression lock on a connector for a shelving post has upper and lower, mating collar parts having distal ends encircling more than 180 degrees of the post but separated by a gap through which the post can pass. Each distal end has an axially extending projection with a rounded end and a recess adjoining the projection. The projections of one collar part mate with the recesses of the other collar part to interlock the collar parts around a compression sleeve and form a frusto-conical inner surface that wedges the a mating sleeve against the post to affix a shelf attached to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Publication number: 20150289644
    Abstract: A sleeve for a shelving unit has two halves joined together to form two support tabs extending outward from opposing sides of the sleeve as the sleeve clamps around a post having grooves into which a rib on the sleeve fits to hold the parts relative to the post. The support tabs have a retaining flange offset from the sleeve. A first collar part fastened to a shelf fits over half the sleeve and fits into that offset so that a slot in the first collar part fits over one of the support tabs to clamp them to the post and support the first collar part and shelf. The retaining flange keeps the collar part from moving off the support tab. A second collar part with a second slot may fit over the other support tabs to support a second shelf or to further clamp the sleeve to the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Publication number: 20150201753
    Abstract: A compression lock on a connector for a shelving post has upper and lower, mating collar parts having distal ends encircling more than 180 degrees of the post but separated by a gap through which the post can pass. Each distal end has an axially extending projection with a rounded end and a recess adjoining the projection. The projections of one collar part mate with the recesses of the other collar part to interlock the collar parts around a compression sleeve and form a frusto-conical inner surface that wedges the a mating sleeve against the post to affix a shelf attached to the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Publication number: 20150136718
    Abstract: A rectangular coffee pod tray has two opposing end walls, two opposing sidewalls, a closed bottom and an open top. One end wall has plurality of first slots at predetermined locations and the other end wall has a plurality of second slots. The first and second plurality of slots are aligned to form pairs of corresponding slots so a divider placed into corresponding first and second slots is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tray. The slots have a top that widens at the bottom of the slot and that is deeper into the end wall at the bottom of the slot for easy insertion and removal. Differing number of rectangular dividers fit into the specially located slots to form rows for four different sized coffee pods. The dividers may have tapered ends to fit into the slots, and a tapered bottom to fit into grooves in the bottom of the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Publication number: 20150090683
    Abstract: A cross-bar is provided for a shelving assembly having vertical corner posts joined by horizontal deck beams with the cross-bar extending between deck beams to support the shelving material supported by the beams. The cross-bar has an offset connecting bracket at each end. The offset allows the bracket to fit underneath a deck beam flange so the bracket can engage protruding rivets on the inside of open-section deck beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Publication number: 20150060621
    Abstract: A compression lock on a connector for a shelving post has upper and lower, mating collar parts having distal ends encircling more than 180 degrees of the post but separated by a gap through which the post can pass. Each distal end has an axially extending projection with a rounded end and a recess adjoining the projection. The projections of one collar part mate with the recesses of the other collar part to interlock the collar parts around a compression sleeve and form a frusto-conical inner surface that wedges the a mating sleeve against the post to affix a shelf attached to the connector. A tab allows removal of a locking connector, with the connectors stamped out of sheet metal and bent into the frusto-conical shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Patent number: 8894165
    Abstract: A coffee pod tray is provided with a housing having a slide extending along opposing sides of the housing. A tray configured to hold a plurality of coffee pods has a side frame with an exterior side frame moving along the slide of the housing. The tray has a limit stop formed by a rivet in a top of the housing so the rivet hits the back of the tray to keep the tray from being removed from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Patent number: 8887932
    Abstract: A method of assembling a shelving unit uses corner posts each having opposing inner and outer surfaces having mating slots therein at shelf engaging locations. Shelves have parallel slats spaced apart along the length of a front and rear connecting rod adjacent opposing ends of each shelf. The outer two slats on each opposing side of each shelf are squeezed inward of one of the connecting rods to spread distal ends of those slats in order to insert those distal ends into the mating slots in the opposing sides of the corner posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Patent number: D718578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Patent number: D734059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian