Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Salmanson

Jeffrey Salmanson 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).

  • Patent number: 7159521
    Abstract: A modular, low cost pallet and shelf assembly and a method for assembling the assembly is disclosed. The shelf assembly comprises a plurality of support members arranged so as to releasably accept a pallet therebetween, each vertical support member comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, wherein each aperture is configured so as to accept and releasably hold tabs inserted through the aperture, and a plurality of pallet securing members, each pallet securing member comprising at least one pallet securing member tab releasably securable within a vertical support member aperture and a securing surface for restraining the pallet between the vertical support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: E-Z Shipper Racks, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Salmanson, Jon R. Dickey
  • Publication number: 20060032412
    Abstract: A modular, low cost pallet and shelf assembly with one or more removable caster assemblies is disclosed. The caster assemblies each comprise a first member, the first member having one or more first member features disposed to be removably coupled to a corresponding one or more first matching features of a vertical support member of a shelf assembly; a second member, the second member having one or more second member features disposed to be removably coupled to a corresponding one or more second matching features of the vertical support member; and a wheel assembly, coupleable to the first member and the second member. In one embodiment, the caster assembly includes a horizontal member disposed distal from the wheel that interfaces with a securing member to bear at least a portion of the weight of the rack assembly and to stabilize the caster when mounted to the rack assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Melvin Harner, Jeffrey Salmanson
  • Publication number: 20050235885
    Abstract: A modular, low cost pallet and shelf assembly and a method for assembling the assembly is disclosed. The shelf assembly comprises a plurality of support members arranged so as to releasably accept a pallet therebetween, each vertical support member comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, wherein each aperture is configured so as to accept and releasably hold tabs inserted through the aperture, and a plurality of pallet securing members, each pallet securing member comprising at least one pallet securing member tab releasably securable within a vertical support member aperture and a securing surface for restraining the pallet between the vertical support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Jeffrey Salmanson, Jon Dickey
  • Patent number: 6925943
    Abstract: A modular, low cost pallet and shelf assembly and a method for assembling the assembly is disclosed. The shelf assembly comprises a plurality of support members arranged so as to releasably accept a pallet therebetween, each vertical support member comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, wherein each aperture is configured so as to accept and releasably hold tabs inserted through the aperture, and a plurality of pallet securing members, each pallet securing member comprising at least one pallet securing member tab releasably securable within a vertical support member aperture and a securing surface for restraining the pallet between the vertical support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: E-Z Shipper Racks, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Salmanson, Jon R. Dickey
  • Publication number: 20040177792
    Abstract: A modular, low cost pallet and shelf assembly and a method for assembling the assembly is disclosed. The shelf assembly comprises a plurality of support members arranged so as to releasably accept a pallet therebetween, each vertical support member comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, wherein each aperture is configured so as to accept and releasably hold tabs inserted through the aperture, and a plurality of pallet securing members, each pallet securing member comprising at least one pallet securing member tab releasably securable within a vertical support member aperture and a securing surface for restraining the pallet between the vertical support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: E-Z Shipper Racks, LLC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Salmanson, Jon R. Dickey
  • Patent number: 6722292
    Abstract: A modular, low cost pallet and shelf assembly and a method for assembling the assembly is disclosed. The shelf assembly comprises a plurality of support members arranged so as to releasably accept a pallet therebetween, each vertical support member comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, wherein each aperture is configured so as to accept and releasably hold tabs inserted through the aperture, and a plurality of pallet securing members, each pallet securing member comprising at least one pallet securing member tab releasably securable within a vertical support member aperture and a securing surface for restraining the pallet between the vertical support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: E-Z Shipper Racks, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Salmanson, Jon R. Dickey
  • Publication number: 20030159627
    Abstract: A modular, low cost pallet and shelf assembly and a method for assembling the assembly is disclosed. The shelf assembly comprises a plurality of support members arranged so as to releasably accept a pallet therebetween, each vertical support member comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, wherein each aperture is configured so as to accept and releasably hold tabs inserted through the aperture, and a plurality of pallet securing members, each pallet securing member comprising at least one pallet securing member tab releasably securable within a vertical support member aperture and a securing surface for restraining the pallet between the vertical support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffrey Salmanson, Jon R. Dickey
  • Patent number: 6609466
    Abstract: A modular, low cost pallet and shelf assembly and a method for assembling the assembly is disclosed. The shelf assembly comprises a plurality of support members arranged so as to releasably accept a pallet therebetween, each vertical support member comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, wherein each aperture is configured so as to accept and releasably hold tabs inserted through the aperture, and a plurality of pallet securing members, each pallet securing member comprising at least one pallet securing member tab releasably securable within a vertical support member aperture and a securing surface for restraining the pallet between the vertical support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffrey Salmanson, Jon R. Dickey
  • Publication number: 20010042495
    Abstract: A modular, low cost pallet and shelf assembly and a method for assembling the assembly is disclosed. The shelf assembly comprises a plurality of support members arranged so as to releasably accept a pallet therebetween, each vertical support member comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, wherein each aperture is configured so as to accept and releasably hold tabs inserted through the aperture, and a plurality of pallet securing members, each pallet securing member comprising at least one pallet securing member tab releasably securable within a vertical support member aperture and a securing surface for restraining the pallet between the vertical support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: Jeffrey Salmanson, Jon R. Dickey
  • Patent number: 6244194
    Abstract: A modular, low cost pallet and shelf assembly and a method for assembling the assembly is disclosed. The shelf assembly comprises a plurality of support members arranged so as to releasably accept a pallet therebetween, each vertical support member comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, wherein each aperture is configured so as to accept and releasably hold tabs inserted through the aperture, and a plurality of pallet securing members, each pallet securing member comprising at least one pallet securing member tab releasably securable within a vertical support member aperture and a securing surface for restraining the pallet between the vertical support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventors: Jeffrey Salmanson, Jon R. Dickey
  • Patent number: 5979338
    Abstract: A modular, low cost pallet and shelf assembly and a method for assembling the assembly is disclosed. The shelf assembly comprises a plurality of support members arranged so as to releasably accept a pallet therebetween, each vertical support member comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, wherein each aperture is configured so as to accept and releasably hold tabs inserted through the aperture, and a plurality of pallet securing members, each pallet securing member comprising at least one pallet securing member tab releasably securable within a vertical support member aperture and a securing surface for restraining the pallet between the vertical support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventors: Jeffrey Salmanson, Jon R. Dickey