Patents by Inventor Reine Magnusson

Reine Magnusson 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: 8960454
    Abstract: A combination is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the combination includes a suspension bar, a tool holder adapted for attachment to the suspension bar, a hook device for suspending an object and a fastening device which enables the hook device to be releasably attached to the suspension bar. In at least one embodiment, the fastening device includes a first and a second portion for retaining engagement with the web of the suspension bar and its respective flanges. The first portion forms the upper portion of the fastening device, when mounted, to which portion the hook device is fixedly attached either directly or indirectly. The second portion of the fastening device is pivotally attached to the first portion by way of a joint, which, with the tool holder in its mounted state, is oriented parallel with and located between the flanges of the suspension bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Elfa International AB
    Inventors: Reine Magnusson, Rolf Henriksson, Joachim Wenstrom, Peter Nilsson
  • Publication number: 20140145049
    Abstract: A combination is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the combination includes a suspension bar, a tool holder adapted for attachment to the suspension bar, a hook device for suspending an object and a fastening device which enables the hook device to be releasably attached to the suspension bar. In at least one embodiment, the fastening device includes a first and a second portion for retaining engagement with the web of the suspension bar and its respective flanges. The first portion forms the upper portion of the fastening device, when mounted, to which portion the hook device is fixedly attached either directly or indirectly. The second portion of the fastening device is pivotally attached to the first portion by way of a joint, which, with the tool holder in its mounted state, is oriented parallel with and located between the flanges of the suspension bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: ELFA INTERNATIONAL AB
    Inventors: Reine MAGNUSSON, Rolf HENRIKSSON, Joachim WENSTROM, Peter NILSSON
  • Patent number: 8662322
    Abstract: A combination is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the combination includes a suspension bar, a tool holder adapted for attachment to the suspension bar, a hook device for suspending an object and a fastening device which enables the hook device to be releasably attached to the suspension bar. In at least one embodiment, the fastening device includes a first and a second portion for retaining engagement with the web of the suspension bar and its respective flanges. The first portion forms the upper portion of the fastening device, when mounted, to which portion the hook device is fixedly attached either directly or indirectly. The second portion of the fastening device is pivotally attached to the first portion by way of a joint, which, with the tool holder in its mounted state, is oriented parallel with and located between the flanges of the suspension bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Elfa International AB
    Inventors: Reine Magnusson, Rolf Henriksson, Joachim Wenström, Peter Nilsson
  • Patent number: 8061537
    Abstract: A tool holder is adapted for attachment to a C-shaped suspension bar. In at least one embodiment, the tool holder includes a hook device for suspending an object and a fastening device which enables the hook device to be releasably attached to the suspension bar. The fastening device includes a first and a second portion for retaining engagement with the web of the suspension bar and its respective flanges. The first portion forms the upper portion of the fastening device, when mounted, to which portion the hook device is fixedly attached either directly or indirectly. The second portion of the fastening device is pivotally attached to the first portion via a joint, which, with the tool holder in its mounted state, is oriented parallel with and located between the flanges of the suspension bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Elfa International
    Inventors: Peter Nilsson, Rolf Henriksson, Joachim Wenström, Reine Magnusson
  • Publication number: 20110042333
    Abstract: A combination is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the combination includes a suspension bar, a tool holder adapted for attachment to the suspension bar, a hook device for suspending an object and a fastening device which enables the hook device to be releasably attached to the suspension bar. In at least one embodiment, the fastening device includes a first and a second portion for retaining engagement with the web of the suspension bar and its respective flanges. The first portion forms the upper portion of the fastening device, when mounted, to which portion the hook device is fixedly attached either directly or indirectly. The second portion of the fastening device is pivotally attached to the first portion by way of a joint, which, with the tool holder in its mounted state, is oriented parallel with and located between the flanges of the suspension bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: Elfa International AB
    Inventors: Reine Magnusson, Rolf Henriksson, Joachim Wenstrom, Peter Nilsson
  • Patent number: 7832573
    Abstract: A self-supporting suspension device may include vertically oriented columns. The columns may be releasably fastened to one or two feet by being inserted into slots of the respective feet and by surrounding a portion thereof. A stabilisation element may be fastened to two adjacent columns for lateral stability of the suspension device, and a locking beam or the stabilisation element may increase the torsional rigidity of the columns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Elfa International AB
    Inventors: Reine Magnusson, Peter Nilsson, Jan Littorin, Joachim Wenström
  • Publication number: 20090242497
    Abstract: A tool holder is adapted for attachment to a C-shaped suspension bar. In at least one embodiment, the tool holder includes a hook device for suspending an object and a fastening device which enables the hook device to be releasably attached to the suspension bar. The fastening device includes a first and a second portion for retaining engagement with the web of the suspension bar and its respective flanges. The first portion forms the upper portion of the fastening device, when mounted, to which portion the hook device is fixedly attached either directly or indirectly. The second portion of the fastening device is pivotally attached to the first portion via a joint, which, with the tool holder in its mounted state, is oriented parallel with and located between the flanges of the suspension bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Peter Nilsson, Rolf Henriksson, Joachim Wenstrom, Reine Magnusson
  • Publication number: 20080116329
    Abstract: A self-supporting suspension device may include vertically oriented columns. The columns may be releasably fastened to one or two feet by being inserted into slots of the respective feet and by surrounding a portion thereof. A stabilisation element may be fastened to two adjacent columns for lateral stability of the suspension device, and a locking beam or the stabilisation element may increase the torsional rigidity of the columns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Reine Magnusson, Peter Nilsson, Jan Littorin, Joachim Wenstrom
  • Patent number: 7243887
    Abstract: A system for detachable suspension of shelves (4) from essentially vertically positioned carrier elements (1, 26) provided with slots or grooves (2). Elongate, U-shaped supporting elements (3, 25) are adapted to support said shelves (4) and are fixed in a protruding manner to the carrier elements (1). The system further comprises fasteners (7), which are adapted to be arranged on the underside (8) of the shelf (4), adjacent two opposite side edges (9) of the shelf (4), and which are adapted to engage the uppermost portion (23) of the respective supporting elements (3, 25).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Elfa International AB
    Inventor: Reine Magnusson
  • Patent number: 7178769
    Abstract: A device for detachable suspension of baskets, shelves, paper roll holders etc. from a door or the like, includes a carrier element with through slots or holes for holding the baskets, shelves etc., a first fastener and a second fastener, which fasteners carry the carrier element and are adapted to be fixed to the door or the like. Each of the first and second fasteners comprises an L-shaped element with a first leg, which is adapted to be engaged with one edge side of the door and its opposite edge side, respectively, and a second leg, to which the carrier element is fixed in suspension. A first hook portion is movably attached to the second leg of the first fastener, and a second hook portion is immovably attached to the second leg of the second fastener. By moving the first hook portion away from the second hook portion, the carrier element is clamped to the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Elfa International AB
    Inventors: Reine Magnusson, Peter Nilsson
  • Patent number: 7121417
    Abstract: A fastening device is for detachable suspension of baskets, paper roll holders, sets of hooks, etc. from a carrier element attached to a wall or door. The fastening device is integrated with the basket, etc. and is adapted to be hooked into slots or through holes in the carrier element. The fastening device includes a central portion with a cross-section corresponding to the cross-section of the central portion of the carrier element. The central portion is substantially U-shaped and includes a base portion and a pair of leg portions extending from the base portion and is formed in one piece with the base portion. The fastening device surroundingly engages the outer periphery of the carrier element, and is insertedly arranged in the basket, etc. The base portion has at least one hook element for releasable engagement with a slot or a through hole in the carrier element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Elfa International AB
    Inventors: Reine Magnusson, Peter Nilsson
  • Patent number: 7104411
    Abstract: A system for detachable suspension of shelves (5), drawers or the like from essentially vertially positioned supporting elements (1) with slots or grooves (3). Plate-shaped brackets (4) are adapted to carry said shelves (5) and, by means of hook-shaped portions (7), are adapted to be inserted into a selected slot (3) for suspension of the brackets (4) from the supporting elements (1). The system also comprises a frame (14) which carries said shelves (5) and which can be detachably fastened to a pair of neighbouring brackets (4) by means of ears (20) which protrude from the frame (14) and which are inserted into L-shaped grooves (9) in the respective brackets (4). The frame (14) is locked onto the brackets (4) by means of locking elements (21) which protrude from the frame (14) and which are moved into engagement with the grooves (9), slots (25), indentations (26) or holes (27) in the brackets (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Elfa Sweden AB
    Inventors: Reine Magnusson, Peter Nilsson
  • Patent number: 6978975
    Abstract: A shelf system for releasable mounting of shelves in a supporting element which is essentially vertically positioned and has slots or grooves. Plate-shaped shelf brackets are adapted to support the shelves and are by means of hook-shaped portions adapted to be inserted into a chosen slot for sustaining the shelf brackets in the supporting elements. A locking element releasably locks each shelf bracket on the support element. The hook-shaped portion has a fastening end which is directed upwards in the mounting position of the shelf bracket and is defined by a recess in the shelf bracket. The hook-shaped portion has a base length which corresponds to the height of the slot. The shelf bracket is adapted to be applied obliquely from above in the supporting element and, subsequently, be pivoted in place downwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: ELFA Sweden AB
    Inventor: Reine Magnusson
  • Patent number: 6969036
    Abstract: A mounting bracket having different types of hooks and similar means suited for hanging of objects and utensils of different kinds at the underside of a wire shelf or wire basket of the type comprising an inner and an outer support wire and at least one intermediate support wire, and a large number of shelf plane wires attached to the upper side of the support wires, and in which the wire shelf or wire basket can be at least slightly bent up at the inner end and/or the outer end thereof, and in which the mounting bracket comprises a bar which is formed with attachment means, by means of which the bar can be secured to the underside of the wire shelf or wire basket in both horizontal and vertical direction by co-operation with the support wires of the wire shelf of basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Elfa International AB
    Inventor: Reine Magnusson
  • Publication number: 20050045787
    Abstract: A system for detachable suspension of shelves (4) from essentially vertically positioned carrier elements (1, 26) provided with slots or grooves (2). Elongate, U-shaped supporting elements (3, 25) are adapted to support said shelves (4) and are fixed in a protruding manner to the carrier elements (1). The system further comprises fasteners (7), which are adapted to be arranged on the underside (8) of the shelf (4), adjacent two opposite side edges (9) of the shelf (4), and which are adapted to engage the uppermost portion (23) of the respective supporting elements (3, 25).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Applicant: ELFA INTERNATIONAL AB
    Inventor: Reine Magnusson
  • Patent number: 6860456
    Abstract: A girder and a suspension device is adapted for a releasable connection thereto in order to suspend objects from the girder. The girder may be supported between two vertical rails, each having at least one slot. The girder includes a section having a web portion located in the operative state of the girder in a substantially vertical plane, and at least one flange portion angled substantially 90° thereto. The length of the flange portion substantially corresponds to the distance between the rails. The girder has an engagement element for engagement in a slot in a respective one of the rails. The web portion as well as the flange portion are provided with holes located in a common plane, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the girder. The suspension device includes an engagement portion dimensioned for introduction into both holes, at least a portion of the engagement portion being directed so that it tends to incline relative to the axis of the hole upon loading of the suspension device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Elfa International AG
    Inventor: Reine Magnusson
  • Publication number: 20050011844
    Abstract: A fastening device for detachable suspension of baskets (1), paper roll holders (2), sets of hooks (3) etc. from a carrier element (7) attached to a wall (8) or door (9). The said fastening device (6) is integrated with the basket, the set of hooks etc. and is adapted to be hooked into slots (11) or through holes in the carrier element. The fastening device comprises a central portion (13) with a cross-section corresponding to the cross-section of the central portion of the carrier element, said central portion being substantially U-shaped and comprising a base portion (14) and a pair of leg portions (15) extending from the base portion and being formed in one piece with the base portion (14). The fastening device (6) is adapted to surroundingly engage the outer periphery of the carrier element (7), and is insertedly arranged in the basket (1), the set of hooks (3) etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Applicant: ELFA INTERNATIONAL AB
    Inventors: Reine Magnusson, Peter Nilsson
  • Publication number: 20050006541
    Abstract: A device for detachable suspension of baskets (7), shelves (8), paper roll holders (9) etc. from a door or the like (2), comprising a carrier element (3) with through slots or holes (6, 6A, 6B) for holding the baskets, shelves etc., a first fastener (4) and a second fastener (5), which fasteners (4, 5) carry the carrier element (3) and are adapted to be fixed to the door or the like (2). Each of the first (4) and second (5) fasteners comprises an L-shaped element (11, 31) with a first leg (12, 32), which is adapted to be engaged with one edge side (13) of the door and its opposite edge side (33), respectively, and a second leg (14, 34), to which the carrier element is fixed in suspension. A first hook portion (35) is movably attached to the second leg (34) of the first fastener (4), and a second hook portion (16) is immovably attached to the second leg (14) of the second fastener (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Applicant: ELFA INTERNATIONAL AB
    Inventors: Reine Magnusson, Peter Nilsson
  • Patent number: D572125
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Elfa International AB
    Inventors: Peter Nilsson, Reine Magnusson
  • Patent number: D493308
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Elfa International AB
    Inventors: Peter Nilsson, Reine Magnusson