Patents by Inventor Rickey Martins

Rickey Martins 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).

  • Publication number: 20080224005
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided which can be inserted into a pegboard and then one or more pegboard devices can be inserted into the apparatus. The apparatus effectively extends the usable area of a pegboard. The apparatus may include first, second, and third sides, which together substantially form a U-shape. The first and second sides are substantially parallel to each other and the first side is substantially perpendicular to the third side. First and second prongs project outwards from the first side. A plurality of openings are provided in the second side, such that one or more prongs of a pegboard device can be inserted into the plurality of openings in the second side in order to attach the pegboard device to the apparatus, while the first and second prongs of the apparatus are inserted into a pegboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: Rickey Martins
  • Patent number: 7032755
    Abstract: A hook having an extension attached to a base is disclosed. A first package having an enclosure attached to a backing, and a substantially similar second package can be placed on the extension so that the enclosure of the first package is adjacent to the enclosure of the second package and the length taken up by the first and second packages along the extension is about the depth of the first package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Inventor: Rickey Martins
  • Publication number: 20050161361
    Abstract: A hook having an extension attached to a base is disclosed. A first package having an enclosure attached to a backing, and a substantially similar second package can be placed on the extension so that the enclosure of the first package is adjacent to the enclosure of the second package and the length taken up by the first and second packages along the extension is about the depth of the first package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventor: Rickey Martins
  • Publication number: 20050056745
    Abstract: A pegboard hook is disclosed comprising a straight portion and an angled portion connected to the straight portion. The angled portion may be inserted into a pegboard. The angled portion may be connected at about a one hundred and twenty degree angle with respect to the straight portion. The angled portion may be connected to the straight portion through an intermediate portion and the intermediate portion may be connected to the straight portion at about a ninety degree angle. The straight portion may be connected to an elongated member which is substantially parallel to the straight portion. The straight portion may also be connected to an extension having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the extension may be at an angle with respect to the second portion of the extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventor: Rickey Martins
  • Patent number: 4779745
    Abstract: A dispenser for displaying and dispensing items of merchandise such as packages of cigarettes includes a foldable inner molding which, when in the folded position, holds a replaceable display sleeve. The inner molding has a center panel with a center divider for dividing the dispenser into left and right sides, and left and right panels are attached to the center panel along left and right fold lines. Each of the left and right panels has a side divider for dividing the respective side of the dispenser into forward and rearward compartments, each of which holds a column of the cigarette packages. Integral with each of the left and right panels are forward and rearward column supports for holding the forward and rearward columns of packages, respectively. The inner molding may be constructed of a sturdy and washable material such as injection molded plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Assignee: Trans-World Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: William Prendergast, Rickey Martins
  • Patent number: 4726634
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a unique mobile outdoor display cabinet which can be utilized, for example, to store and display automotive replacement parts at service stations. The display cabinet includes an open ended container adapted to contain a supply of the goods to be displayed, and a cover pivotally attached to the container for closing the open end of the container. The cover is counterweighted to stabilize and maintain the cover in either a closed position or an open position. The container includes a stop surface for limiting the pivotal movement of the cover in one direction to define the open position. In accordance with the present invention, the cover is provided with a panel section which, when the cover is in the open position, is spaced above and extends over the open end of the container to shelter the open end and protect the interior of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1988
    Assignee: Champion Spark Plug Company
    Inventors: John G. Dewees, Rickey Martins
  • Patent number: D308434
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: Champion Spark Plug Company
    Inventors: John G. Dewees, Rickey Martins