Patents by Inventor Steven C. Thompson
Steven C. Thompson 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).
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Publication number: 20040211741Abstract: Some embodiments of the shelving system according to the present invention include a row of shelving units rotatably attached to a support structure, and can include an oppositely facing row of rotatable or stationary shelving units also attached to the structure at a rear side of the rotatable shelving units. By rotating the rotatable shelving units, an operator can access the rear side of the rotatable shelving unit (as well as a shelving unit behind the rotatable shelving unit) for loading product. In some embodiments, a shelving unit can be moved clear from adjacent shelving units and can then be rotated to a loading position. Some embodiments of the shelving system include a row of rotatable shelving units arranged in a staggered manner providing clearance for the shelving units to rotate without interference with adjacent shelving units.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Rafael T. Bustos, Steven C. Thompson
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Patent number: 6786017Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention employ a modular room including a plurality of modular room components (e.g., anchor assemblies, upright assemblies, etc.). These anchor assemblies and upright assemblies can take different forms permitting assembly of a modular room or modular structure in different manners, and in some cases provide for interchangeable interior and exterior wall panels and components. In some embodiments, a bracket assembly is coupled to an substantially vertical elongated upright for improved strength and stability. Preferably, the anchor assembly has a base plate with at least one edge at an angle with respect to the rest of the base plate for additional strength. If desired, the vertical position of the upright with respect to the base plate can be adjusted. In some embodiments, one or more overhead trusses are used to stabilize the walls of a modular room.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Steven C. Thompson
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Publication number: 20040118054Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention employ a modular room including a plurality of modular room components (e.g., anchor assemblies, upright assemblies, etc.). These anchor assemblies and upright assemblies can take different forms permitting assembly of a modular room or modular structure in different manners, and in some cases provide for interchangeable interior and exterior wall panels and components. In some embodiments, a bracket assembly is coupled to an substantially vertical elongated upright for improved strength and stability. Preferably, the anchor assembly has a base plate with at least one edge at an angle with respect to the rest of the base plate for additional strength. If desired, the vertical position of the upright with respect to the base plate can be adjusted. In some embodiments, one or more overhead trusses are used to stabilize the walls of a modular room.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventor: Steven C. Thompson
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Publication number: 20040098897Abstract: A tag holder assembly is provided for mounting on the edges of a display shelf for retail merchandise. When the assembly is pressed against the shelf, the assembly flexes to permit members of the assembly to rotate into a locked position. This flexion gives rise to forces which reliably secure the assembly to the shelf. In one embodiment, the assembly can be removed by rotating the members to an unlocked position. The assembly can be made as a unitary device including, for example, a living hinge. Alternatively, the assembly can made as two or more separate members. The assembly can also include a projecting member that extends higher than the front surface of the shelf to prevent objects on the shelf from falling off. Significantly, any forces which the objects transmit to the assembly through the projecting member tend to lock the assembly even more securely on the shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventor: Steven C. Thompson
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Patent number: 6739463Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide structure that can be installed within a warehouse-type rack to convert the rack for use as a merchandise and display rack. In this manner, warehouse-type racks can be provided with a greater degree of adjustability to accommodate a larger number of shelving and product storage and display configurations. The structure installed within a warehouse-type rack can include secondary uprights connected to secondary front-rear stretchers. Preferably, the connections between the secondary uprights and the secondary front-rear stretchers are adjustable so that the secondary uprights can be secured in different positions within the warehouse-type rack. In some embodiments, the secondary uprights can be secured in different front-rear positions in the rack and/or can be secured in different vertical positions with respect to the secondary front-rear stretchers.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Andrew S. Wishart, Steven C. Thompson
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Publication number: 20040055514Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Martin L. De Land, D. Mark Pritchard, Steven C. Thompson
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Patent number: 6659295Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 20, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Martin L. De Land, D. Mark Pritchard, Steven C. Thompson
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Patent number: 6626302Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 1, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: L & P Property Management CompanyInventors: Ricklef E. Barrett, Steven C. Thompson, Martin L. De Land, Steven T. D. Oatman
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Publication number: 20030155319Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide structure that can be installed within a warehouse-type rack to convert the rack for use as a merchandise and display rack. In this manner, warehouse-type racks can be provided with a greater degree of adjustability to accommodate a larger number of shelving and product storage and display configurations. The structure installed within a warehouse-type rack can include secondary uprights connected to secondary front-rear stretchers. Preferably, the connections between the secondary uprights and the secondary front-rear stretchers are adjustable so that the secondary uprights can be secured in different positions within the warehouse-type rack. In some embodiments, the secondary uprights can be secured in different front-rear positions in the rack and/or can be secured in different vertical positions with respect to the secondary front-rear stretchers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Andrew S. Wishart, Steven C. Thompson
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Publication number: 20020170240Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention employ a modular room including a plurality of modular room components (e.g., anchor assemblies, upright assemblies, etc.). These anchor assemblies and upright assemblies can take different forms permitting assembly of a modular room or modular structure in different manners, and in some cases provide for interchangeable interior and exterior wall panels and components. In some embodiments, a bracket assembly is coupled to an substantially vertical elongated upright for improved strength and stability. Preferably, the anchor assembly has a base plate with at least one edge at an angle with respect to the rest of the base plate for additional strength. If desired, the vertical position of the upright with respect to the base plate can be adjusted. In some embodiments, one or more overhead trusses are used to stabilize the walls of a modular room.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Applicant: L & P Property Management CompanyInventor: Steven C. Thompson
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Patent number: 6371311Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 10, 2000Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Ricklef E. Barrett, Steven C. Thompson, Martin L. De Land, Steven T. D. Oatman
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Publication number: 20020040879Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2001Publication date: April 11, 2002Inventors: Richlef E. Barrett, Steven C. Thompson, Martin L. De Land, Steven T.D. Oatman
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Patent number: 6352163Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 22, 2000Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: L & P Property Management CompanyInventors: Ricklef E. Barrett, Steven C. Thompson, Martin L. De Land, Steven T. D. Oatman
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Patent number: 5263755Abstract: A portable hand held carrier for plastic, net or canvas bags and other similar handled objects which has an elongated handle section with hinge bosses fixed at the breech end, that is connected to an elongated connecting arm tongue with a hinge pin. The elongated handle section has an internal spring-loaded pull pin bougie that extends through both ends of the elongated handle section. The connecting arm section has a connecting arm locking hole which is to be engaged by the elongated handle section spring-loaded pull pin. The connecting arm section is convexed away from and biased from the elongated handle section. The spring-loaded pull pin can be retracted to disengage the connecting arm section from the elongated handle section which allows item handles to be passed on to and off of the connecting arm section and then to be re-engaged and hand carried by the elongated handle section.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1992Date of Patent: November 23, 1993Inventor: Steven C. Thompson
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Patent number: 4889019Abstract: A device for stripping insulation from the end of various types and sizes of electrical wire is disclosed. While the device has a wide range of uniform strip length adjustments, the cutting members are fixed to one diameter of cut. Each stripper is marked as to the wire type and wire gauge it strips and is of a hand-held hand-powered type.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1988Date of Patent: December 26, 1989Inventor: Steven C. Thompson