Patents by Inventor Milton D. Ruiz

Milton D. Ruiz 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: 10499733
    Abstract: A shoe rock for holding organizing and holding shoes is provided. The shoe rack may include a base detachably connected to a first side rail and a second side rail, the first side rail and the second side rail extending upward from the base at an angle from 45 degrees to less than 90 degrees; and a plurality of shelves, each shelf comprising (a) a shelf platform; (b) a first joint detachably connected to the first side rail; and (c) a second joint detachably connected to the second side rail. The plurality of shelves can be at least three shelves. In addition, the present invention may include a kid for a shoe rack that includes a base, a first and second side rail, where each side rail has an angled first end that has an angle from 45 degrees to less than 90 degrees, a plurality of shelves that each has a platform, a first joint and a second joint and includes a plurality of fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Steve Westcott, Milton D. Ruiz, Paul Mann
  • Publication number: 20180132612
    Abstract: A shoe rock for holding organizing and holding shoes is provided. The shoe rack may include a base detachably connected to a first side rail and a second side rail, the first side rail and the second side rail extending upward from the base at an angle from 45 degrees to less than 90 degrees; and a plurality of shelves, each shelf comprising (a) a shelf platform; (b) a first joint detachably connected to the first side rail; and (c) a second joint detachably connected to the second side rail. The plurality of shelves can be at least three shelves. In addition, the present invention may include a kid for a shoe rack that includes a base, a first and second side rail, where each side rail has an angled first end that has an angle from 45 degrees to less than 90 degrees, a plurality of shelves that each has a platform, a first joint and a second joint and includes a plurality of fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Steve Westcott, Milton D. Ruiz, Paul Mann
  • Patent number: 9756939
    Abstract: A storage unit for attachment to a door or similar structure is provided. The storage unit can be configured for holding shoes or any other suitably desired items. The storage unit can include a frame portion having two vertical supports and a plurality of horizontal cross supports extending perpendicularly from and between the two vertical supports. The storage unit can further include a liner portion constructed from fabric, plastic or other suitable material. The liner portion can be configured for connection to the frame portion and can include a plurality of shelving supports that can be attached to the plurality of horizontal cross supports in order to create a series of angled shelves along the height of the frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Publication number: 20170251808
    Abstract: A storage unit for attachment to a door or similar structure is provided. The storage unit can be configured for holding shoes or any other suitably desired items. The storage unit can include a frame portion having two vertical supports and a plurality of horizontal cross supports extending perpendicularly from and between the two vertical supports. The storage unit can further include a liner portion constructed from fabric, plastic or other suitable material. The liner portion can be configured for connection to the frame portion and can include a plurality of shelving supports that can be attached to the plurality of horizontal cross supports in order to create a series of angled shelves along the height of the frame portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Publication number: 20150097091
    Abstract: A hamper support system herein includes a single horizontal support bar, and at least one anchor hook that has an upper and a lower section. A hamper bag frame may also be included, which can be selectively engaged with and disengaged from the horizontal support barvia the anchor hook to enable easy transportation of the attached hamper bag. The anchor hook may be connected to the horizontal support bar via the lower section and may receive and support the hamper bag frame with the upper section. When a portion of the hamper bag frame is placed below the upper section of the anchor hook and adjacent portions of the hamper bag frame are positioned over the horizontal support bar, the hamper bag frame is held in a secure position such that the attached hamper bag is able to be filled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Milton D. Ruiz
  • Patent number: 8468957
    Abstract: A multi-orientation stacking riser includes a main section; a protruding mating section extending from one surface of the main section; and a recessed mating section formed in an opposite surface of the main section, and wherein the recessed mating section accommodates insertion of a protruding mating section of an identical stacking riser in at least first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Patent number: D707978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Whitmor Inc.
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Patent number: D717011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Patent number: D723290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Patent number: D723295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Patent number: D726987
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Patent number: D750401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Patent number: D753940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Patent number: D756651
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Whitmore, Inc.
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Patent number: D759997
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Patent number: D765432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Patent number: D798067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Milton D. Ruiz
  • Patent number: D838479
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Milton D. Ruiz, Lauren Budzak, Michael Schultz, Kristy Smith, Steve Westcott
  • Patent number: D841374
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Steve Westcott, Milton D. Ruiz, Paul Mann
  • Patent number: D1011805
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Milton D. Ruiz, Lauren Budzak, Michael Schultz, Kristy Smith, Steve Westcott