Patents by Inventor Martin L. De Land

Martin L. De Land 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: 6918499
    Abstract: A shelving display system comprising a conventional gondola made up of a generally horizontal base and at least two upstanding posts to which generally horizontal top and bottom tracks are attached. Support/display members, such as decorative panels, standards for shelf brackets and shelves, and partitions may be attached to the top and bottom tracks to complete the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Martin L. De Land, D. Mark Pritchard, Steven C. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20040055514
    Abstract: A shelving display system comprising a conventional gondola made up of a generally horizontal base and at least two upstanding posts to which generally horizontal top and bottom tracks are attached. Support/display members, such as decorative panels, standards for shelf brackets and shelves, and partitions may be attached to the top and bottom tracks to complete the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Martin L. De Land, D. Mark Pritchard, Steven C. Thompson
  • Patent number: 6659295
    Abstract: A shelving display system comprising a conventional gondola made up of a generally horizontal base and at least two upstanding posts to which generally horizontal top and bottom tracks are attached. Support/display members, such as decorative panels, standards for shelf brackets and shelves, and partitions may be attached to the top and bottom tracks to complete the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Martin L. De Land, D. Mark Pritchard, Steven C. Thompson
  • Patent number: 6626302
    Abstract: A rack is provided having a track which is adapted to removably support a plurality of items in a predetermined pattern or order. The track comprises a plurality of interconnected levels so that the items may move along the track between the different levels and the items are readily accessible from all locations on the track. Clips may be used to sectionalize the rack and to balance the load on the rack while it spins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: L & P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Ricklef E. Barrett, Steven C. Thompson, Martin L. De Land, Steven T. D. Oatman
  • Patent number: 6581787
    Abstract: A modular system is provided for mounting a gravity feed dispenser that allows one or more fixtures to be mounted in front of, and in working relationship with, the dispenser. The gravity feed dispenser is mounted on a support structure in such a way that other fixtures such shelving, hangers, rods, or other storage and display fixtures can be mounted in front of the dispenser in a number of different configurations. A workstation featuring one or more gravity feed dispensers is provided by mounting a work area and shelves in front of and in working relationship with the dispensers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Ricklef E. Barrett, Martin L. De Land
  • Publication number: 20030000899
    Abstract: A modular system is provided for mounting a gravity feed dispenser that allows one or more fixtures to be mounted in front of, and in working relationship with, the dispenser. The gravity feed dispenser is mounted on a support structure in such a way that other fixtures such shelving, hangers, rods, or other storage and display fixtures can be mounted in front of the dispenser in a number of different configurations. A workstation featuring one or more gravity feed dispensers is provided by mounting a work area and shelves in front of and in working relationship with the dispensers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Ricklef E. Barrett, Martin L. De Land
  • Patent number: 6497185
    Abstract: A slidable unit for use. in modular shelving systems, which comprises a support structure, such as a drawer or platform, a glide frame and a pair of brackets. The glide frame is sized and shaped to receive the support structure. A pair of brackets slidably supports the glide frame, each bracket adapted for removable attachment to the shelving system. The slidable unit further includes a pair of glide members to hold the glide frame therebetween and a rail secured to each bracket, each rail sized and shaped to receive and support said glide members for gliding movement relative to the rail. A plurality of support flanges are disposed on the front and rear of the support structure, each support flange adapted to receive the glide frame, thereby supporting the drawer from the glide frame in a plurality of orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Ricklef E. Barrett, Martin L. De Land
  • Patent number: 6494328
    Abstract: A modular system is provided for mounting a gravity feed dispenser that allows one or more fixtures to be mounted in front of, and in working relationship with, the dispenser. The gravity feed dispenser is mounted on a support structure in such a way that other fixtures such as shelving, hangers, rods, or other storage and display fixtures can be mounted in front of the dispenser in a number of different configurations. A workstation featuring one or more gravity feed dispensers is provided by mounting a work area and shelves in front of and in working relationship with the dispensers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Ricklef E. Barrett, Martin L. De Land
  • Patent number: 6371311
    Abstract: A rack is provided having a track which is adapted to removably support a plurality of items in a predetermined pattern or order. The track comprises a plurality of interconnected levels so that the items may move along the track between the different levels and the items are readily accessible from all locations on the track. Clips may be used to sectionalize the rack and to balance the load on the rack while it spins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Ricklef E. Barrett, Steven C. Thompson, Martin L. De Land, Steven T. D. Oatman
  • Publication number: 20020040879
    Abstract: A rack is provided having a track which is adapted to removably support a plurality of items in a predetermined pattern or order. The track comprises a plurality of interconnected levels so that the items may move along the track between the different levels and the items are readily accessible from all locations on the track. Clips may be used to sectionalize the rack and to balance the load on the rack while it spins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Richlef E. Barrett, Steven C. Thompson, Martin L. De Land, Steven T.D. Oatman
  • Patent number: 6352163
    Abstract: A rack is provided having a track which is adapted to removably support a plurality of items in a predetermined pattern or order. The track comprises a plurality of interconnected levels so that the items may move along the track between the different levels and the items are readily accessible from all locations on the track. Clips may be used to sectionalize the rack and to balance the load on the rack while it spins. Alternatively, one or more vertical rods secured to and extending between at least several levels of the track may be provided to strengthen the track and sectionalize the track into segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: L & P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Ricklef E. Barrett, Steven C. Thompson, Martin L. De Land, Steven T. D. Oatman