Patents by Inventor John Nawrocki

John Nawrocki 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: 20080047098
    Abstract: Various aspects of the invention provide handles that may be attached to wire-like members. In one exemplary embodiment, a handle body has a first end portion and a second end portion. A first slot longitudinally extends along the first end portion. A second slot longitudinally extends along the second end portion on a side portion of the handle body generally opposite that of the first slot. A third slot extends between the first and second end portions. The third slot generally transversely intersects the first and second slots. Collectively, the first, second, and third slots define a longitudinal opening configured to receive a portion of a wire-like member therein. The slots may thus allow the handle body to be attached to a wire-like member by positioning a portion of the wire-like member within the third slot and then rotating the handle body relative to the wire-like member to position the portion of the wire-like member within the longitudinal opening collectively defined by the slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventor: John Nawrocki
  • Publication number: 20070137417
    Abstract: Various aspects of the invention provide handles that can be attached to wire-like members. In one exemplary embodiment, a handle generally includes two handle pieces that can be assembled to one another. When so assembled, the handle pieces cooperatively form a handle body outer surface and a passage therethrough for receiving at least a portion of the wire-like member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: John Nawrocki, Lee Remmers
  • Publication number: 20070119805
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure provide various exemplary embodiments of systems and apparatus that can, for example, be used to suspend storage devices from supporting structure. In one exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes one or more shelf members and a framework configured to be coupled to supporting structure for suspending the one or more shelf members from the supporting structure. The framework can include at least two spaced-apart hanger members, at least one spanner member, and at least two elbows each having a generally vertical portion engagable with a corresponding one of the hanger members, and a generally horizontal portion engagable with the spanner member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: John Nawrocki
  • Publication number: 20070114348
    Abstract: Various aspects of the invention provide various embodiments of attachment members, hooks, hanger components, mounting systems and related methods. In one exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a wall standard, a hanger component or component having at least two spaced-apart bar portions, and an attachment member engagable to the wall standard. The attachment member includes first and second recessed portions configured for trapping the corresponding spaced-apart bar portions between the wall standard and the attachment member when the attachment member is engaged to the wall standard. With this trapping, the attachment member can thus retain the hanger component to the wall standard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventor: John Nawrocki
  • Publication number: 20070108146
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure provide various exemplary embodiments of shelf fences that can, for example, be attached to wire shelves. In one exemplary embodiment, a fence generally includes an upper horizontal rod member and a lower horizontal rod member. The lower horizontal rod member can be spaced below and generally parallel to the upper horizontal rod member. The shelf also includes one or more wire members extending between the fence's upper and lower horizontal rod members. The one or more wire members can have at least one curved section including first and second retaining portions for engagingly receiving the upper and lower support members of the wire shelf, to thereby allow the fence to be attached to the wire shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventor: John Nawrocki
  • Publication number: 20070101545
    Abstract: Various aspects of the invention provide handles that can be attached to wire-like members. In one exemplary embodiment, a handle generally includes a handle portion, a retaining member, and a key member. The handle portion has a channel and an aperture extending from at least one outer surface of the handle portion into the channel. The channel is configured to receive at least a portion of a wire-like member therein. The retaining member is configured to be received within the channel. The retaining member has an aperture. The key member is configured to be engaged within the handle portion's aperture and the retaining member's aperture. Engagement of the key member within the retaining member's aperture can inhibit the egress of the retaining member from the channel to operatively trap at least a portion of a wire-like member within the channel, and, thereby, attach the handle portion to the wire-like member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventor: John Nawrocki
  • Publication number: 20070102604
    Abstract: Various aspects of the invention provide attachment members, hook/hanger components, mounting systems, and related methods. In one exemplary embodiment, a bracket clip generally includes a channel with spaced-apart side walls having tabs for engaging apertures of an apertured support surface. The bracket clip also includes an upper portion having a first recessed portion, and a lower portion having a second recessed portion. The recessed portions are configured for trapping portions of a wire-like component substantially against the apertured support surface when the tabs are engaged within apertures of the apertured support surface, to thereby retain the wire-like component to the apertured support surface. In another exemplary embodiment, a hanger component generally includes at least one bar portion tapering to a reduced width portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventor: John Nawrocki
  • Publication number: 20070023374
    Abstract: An assembly for use with a shelf generally includes a trim piece having a slot along at least a portion thereof. The assembly also includes at least one device configured for attaching the trim piece to the shelf. The at least one device includes an interlocking member configured to be interlockingly retained within the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventor: John Nawrocki
  • Publication number: 20060011568
    Abstract: A shelving system generally includes a track and at least one shelving component, such as a bracket. In one embodiment, the track includes a support portion and a retaining lip. The support portion has an upper generally horizontal planar support surface and a lower generally horizontal planar surface. The upper generally horizontal planar support surface is vertically spaced from the lower generally horizontal planar surface. The bracket includes first and second end portions. The bracket also includes an arm extending generally between the first and second end portions for supporting a storage structure. The bracket's first end portion includes forward and rearward surfaces. The bracket's rearward surface includes an opening having an upper surface that contacts the upper generally horizontal planar support surface of the track when the bracket's first end portion is engaged with the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Lee Remmers, John Nawrocki