Patents by Inventor Mark Propes

Mark Propes 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: 10362886
    Abstract: A tiered storage system which sits atop a gondola shelf. The tiered storage system is made of a support structure having gondola shelf connectors, the gondola shelf connectors configured to removeably attach the support structure to the gondola shelf, and two or more tiers mounted on the support structure, each tier including a horizontal plane and a vertical plane, the horizontal plane being substantially perpendicular to the vertical plane. The tiered storage system can be configured with pegs or other organizational tools for helping arrange items such that surplus items being stored on the tiered storage system can be visible to customers or associates in a store aisle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Bellar, Mark Propes
  • Patent number: 10213016
    Abstract: An interchangeable modular shelf system, where a modular shelf framework is made of two support arms and two longitudinal members in a hollow rectangular shape. Onto this modular framework distinct types of display components may be attached, such that a single modular framework may contain a basket and a shelf. The modular framework can be attached to a vertical plane of the gondola rack, and can then be used for easily changing the type of display component attached, or for modifying the arrangement of the display components as necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Bellar, Mark Propes
  • Publication number: 20180184816
    Abstract: A tiered storage system which sits atop a gondola shelf. The tiered storage system is made of a support structure having gondola shelf connectors, the gondola shelf connectors configured to removeably attach the support structure to the gondola shelf, and two or more tiers mounted on the support structure, each tier including a horizontal plane and a vertical plane, the horizontal plane being substantially perpendicular to the vertical plane. The tiered storage system can be configured with pegs or other organizational tools for helping arrange items such that surplus items being stored on the tiered storage system can be visible to customers or associates in a store aisle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Bellar, Mark Propes
  • Publication number: 20180184803
    Abstract: An interchangeable modular shelf system, where a modular shelf framework is made of two support arms and two longitudinal members in a hollow rectangular shape. Onto this modular framework distinct types of display components may be attached, such that a single modular framework may contain a basket and a shelf. The modular framework can be attached to a vertical plane of the gondola rack, and can then be used for easily changing the type of display component attached, or for modifying the arrangement of the display components as necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Bellar, Mark Propes
  • Publication number: 20170314327
    Abstract: A cart for transporting items comprises a base portion, comprising: a frame; at least one shelf coupled to the frame; and a set of wheels at the bottom of the frame permitting a movement of the cart; and a collapsible ladder directly attached to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey Green, Mark Propes