Patents by Inventor Kent L. Hanners

Kent L. Hanners 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).

  • Shelf-stocking unit
    Patent number: 12240513
    Abstract: A cart system is provided that includes a storage cart, a track, and, optionally, a shelf unit. The cart system is designed to allow a user to quickly and easily restock depleted products provided to consumers via the shelf unit. When the storage cart is coupled to the track, the motion of the cart may be guided or restricted by the track. Generally, the track may be provided with at least one linear portion and at least one T-shaped portion that define a predetermined path about which the storage cart may travel. Further, when coupled to the track, the storage cart may rotate such that the user can access the shelf unit or stow the cart substantially flush against or near the shelf unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Presence from Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Raleigh J. Shade, Kent L. Hanners, Johnny Paul Glasgow
  • SHELF-STOCKING UNIT
    Publication number: 20240262405
    Abstract: A cart system is provided that includes a storage cart, a track, and, optionally, a shelf unit. The cart system is designed to allow a user to quickly and easily restock depleted products provided to consumers via the shelf unit. When the storage cart is coupled to the track, the motion of the cart may be guided or restricted by the track. Generally, the track may be provided with at least one linear portion and at least one T-shaped portion that define a predetermined path about which the storage cart may travel. Further, when coupled to the track, the storage cart may rotate such that the user can access the shelf unit or stow the cart substantially flush against or near the shelf unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Raleigh J. Shade, Kent L. Hanners, Johnny Paul Glasgow
  • Article for holding products in an upside down orientation on a product merchandising unit
    Patent number: D485452
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Paul Flum Ideas, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Boron, Kevin W. Wheeler, Kent L. Hanners