Patents by Inventor Robert P. Sparkowski

Robert P. Sparkowski 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: 6918498
    Abstract: A rack system including a support having multiple longitudinally spaced slots for connecting at least one generally Z-shaped shelf, or any suitable shape. The shelf has a front leg and a back leg interconnected by a support position. The front leg may, for example, provide an upstanding lip. The support portion may be referred to as a median support portion between the front leg and the back leg of the generally Z-shaped shelf. The back leg includes a first transverse element disposed adjacent to the support position, and a second transverse element disposed at a distal end of the back leg, such that the first and second transverse elements engaged adjacent slots in order to connect the shelves to the support. The shelf may be connected to the support having the plurality of longitudinally spaced slots by inserting the generally Z-shaped shelf in order to connect the shelf to the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing Corporation
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Publication number: 20040222178
    Abstract: A rack system including a support having multiple longitudinally spaced slots for connecting at least one generally Z-shaped shelf, or any suitable shape. The shelf has a front leg and a back leg interconnected by a support position. The front leg may, for example, provide an upstanding lip. The support portion may be referred to as a median support portion between the front leg and the back leg of the generally Z-shaped shelf. The back leg includes a first transverse element disposed adjacent to the support position, and a second transverse element disposed at a distal end of the back leg, such that the first and second transverse elements engaged adjacent slots in order to connect the shelves to the support. The shelf may be connected to the support having the plurality of longitudinally spaced slots by inserting the generally Z-shaped shelf in order to connect the shelf to the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: 6802145
    Abstract: A display assembly includes a panel for displaying indicia having opposed ends operatively connected to first and second channels. The panel has score lines adjacent each opposed end to define opposed flaps. The first and second channels each have a flange extending from one wall to adjacent opposed wall to define the elongated opening into the channel. A device supports the assembly from a support and a safety device loosely extends from a first channel to the second channel. Each flap is moved about the score line for insertion through the elongated opening such that when the flap is inserted beyond the free end of the flange, the flap is biased way from the panel to connect the panel to the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Publication number: 20040098895
    Abstract: A display assembly includes a panel for displaying indicia having opposed ends operatively connected to first and second channels. The panel has score lines adjacent each opposed end to define opposed flaps. The first and second channels each have a flange extending from one wall to adjacent opposed wall to define the elongated opening into the channel. A device supports the assembly from a support and a safety device loosely extends from a first channel to the second channel. Each flap is moved about the score line for insertion through the elongated opening such that when the flap is inserted beyond the free end of the flange, the flap is biased way from the panel to connect the panel to the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: 6729484
    Abstract: A multi-position display rack includes first and second sides having parallel mounting faces and front and rear columns of spaced apertures aligned in opposition to define front and rear sets of apertures. A removable shelf is adapted to be supported between the first and second sides and includes a frame having front and rear hooks. The front hooks are connected to the frame for rotative and sliding movement within an adjustment zone. Support elements extend through the adjustment zone and contact the front hooks to transfer loads from the shelf to the first and second sides. The rear hooks lock the shelf to a set of rear apertures and the front hooks may engage a plurality of selected sets of front apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing Corporation
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: 6726033
    Abstract: An apparatus having a base, an extendable bagging pole having a foot pedal, coupled to a front edge of the base and an adjustable hanging rack coupled to the back edge of the base. The bagging pole has a bagging pole upper tube with a C-shaped clip disposed thereon and a bagging pole lower cylinder. The hanging rack has a hanging rack upper tube and a hanging rack lower cylinder, with a crossbar disposed on the hanging rack upper tube. The bagging pole is extendable to first operative position and retractable to a second operative position. After bagging the clothing item and depressing the foot pedal to retract the bagging pole from the first operative position to the second operative position, the clothing item may then be hung on crossbar of the hanging rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing Corporation
    Inventors: Robert P. Sparkowski, Vincent Gioia
  • Publication number: 20040035813
    Abstract: A multi-position display rack includes first and second sides having parallel mounting faces and front and rear columns of spaced apertures aligned in opposition to define front and rear sets of apertures. A removable shelf is adapted to be supported between the first and second sides and includes a frame having front and rear hooks. The front hooks are connected to the frame for rotative and sliding movement within an adjustment zone. Support elements extend through the adjustment zone and contact the front hooks to transfer loads from the shelf to the first and second sides. The rear hooks lock the shelf to a set of rear apertures and the front hooks may engage a plurality of selected sets of front apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Publication number: 20030213761
    Abstract: An apparatus having a base, an extendable bagging pole having a foot pedal, coupled to a front edge of the base and an adjustable hanging rack coupled to the back edge of the base. The bagging pole has a bagging pole upper tube with a C-shaped clip disposed thereon and a bagging pole lower cylinder. The hanging rack has a hanging rack upper tube and a hanging rack lower cylinder, with a crossbar disposed on the hanging rack upper tube. The bagging pole is extendable to first operative position and retractable to a second operative position. After bagging the clothing item and depressing the foot pedal to retract the bagging pole from the first operative position to the second operative position, the clothing item may then be hung on crossbar of the hanging rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Robert P. Sparkowski, Vincent Gioia
  • Patent number: D500416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing Corporation
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: D500419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing Corporation
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: D515336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing Corporation
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: D520265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing Corporation
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: D520287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing Corporation
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: D523483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing Corporation
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: D526818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing Corporation
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: D534375
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing Corporation
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: D534376
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: D479414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: D483578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing Corporation
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski
  • Patent number: D497738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Chicago Display Marketing
    Inventor: Robert P. Sparkowski