Patents by Inventor William H. Walker
William H. Walker 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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Patent number: 11910918Abstract: A retail management system includes a carriage base and an engagement mechanism. The carriage base includes a first end defining a front surface and a second end formed at an opposite end from the first end. The engagement mechanism is disposed at the first end of the carriage base and includes a plurality of carriage teeth extending from the front surface, the plurality of carriage teeth including at least one primary carriage tooth having a first configuration and at least one secondary carriage tooth having a second configuration that is different than the first configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H Walker, Michael Eric Liedtke, Shane Obitts
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Patent number: 11832737Abstract: A product divider assembly includes a rail and a divider. The rail includes a front surface having a plurality of first teeth and a rear surface formed on an opposite side of the rail from the front surface. The divider includes a base having a bottom side including plurality of second teeth facing the plurality of first teeth of the rail and one or more biasing members engaging the rear surface of the rail to bias the rail in a direction towards the plurality of first teeth. The divider is operable to be pulled in an opposite direction from the biasing force to disengage the first teeth from the second teeth to allow the divider to be translated along the rail.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Brent Ewing, Michael Eric Liedtke, Shane Obitts, James Bacnik, William H. Walker
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Publication number: 20230337839Abstract: A merchandising system includes a track extending from a first end to a second end. The merchandising system further includes a primary pusher slidably attached to the track between the first end and the second end. The merchandising system further includes a secondary pusher slidably attached to the track and operable to bias the primary pusher towards the first end. The merchandising system includes an actuator operable to bias the secondary pusher along the track. The actuator is connected to the secondary pusher and includes a grip disposed at the first end of the track for selectively biasing the secondary pusher along the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventor: William H. Walker
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Publication number: 20230294924Abstract: A conveyor system includes a conveyor frame having a frame base and a pair of parallel frame sidewalls. Each sidewall extend from a top side of the base to a distal end defining a plurality of sockets. The sockets include a socket bearing configured to support a corresponding roller shaft and a lip element extending across the opening at the distal end. In some examples, the conveyor frame includes at least one end coupler attached at an end of the conveyor frame. In some configurations, the conveyor frame includes a plurality of frame segments each defining a portion of a length of the conveyor frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Dean Mook, William H. Walker, Keith C. Eden, Ashok Kumara Dyavarasegowda, Shane Obitts
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Publication number: 20230114411Abstract: An adjustable rack system, a shelving system, and methods are provided. The adjustable rack system includes an adjustable frame and an adjustable rack. The adjustable frame includes a front rail, a rear rail and at least one longitudinally adjustable rail. The longitudinally adjustable rail interconnects the front and rear rails. The longitudinally adjustable rail is longitudinally adjustable in length to adjust the spacing between the front and rear rails along an adjustment axis. The adjustable rack is removably attached to the adjustable frame. The adjustable rack includes a first panel defining a rear edge of the adjustable rack and a second panel defining a front edge of the adjustable rack. The second panel is adjustably positionable relative to the first panel to adjust a spacing between the front and rear edge of the adjustable rack. The adjustable rack defines a top surface defined in part by each of the first and second panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Jamie A. Smedley, William Joseph Mertz, Shane Obitts, William H. Walker
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Publication number: 20220265041Abstract: A retail management system includes a carriage base and an engagement mechanism. The carriage base includes a first end defining a front surface and a second end formed at an opposite end from the first end. The engagement mechanism is disposed at the first end of the carriage base and includes a plurality of carriage teeth extending from the front surface, the plurality of carriage teeth including at least one primary carriage tooth having a first configuration and at least one secondary carriage tooth having a second configuration that is different than the first configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H. Walker, Michael Eric Liedtke, Shane Obitts
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Publication number: 20220047098Abstract: A product divider assembly includes a rail and a divider. The rail includes a front surface having a plurality of first teeth and a rear surface formed on an opposite side of the rail from the front surface. The divider includes a base having a bottom side including plurality of second teeth facing the plurality of first teeth of the rail and one or more biasing members engaging the rear surface of the rail to bias the rail in a direction towards the plurality of first teeth. The divider is operable to be pulled in an opposite direction from the biasing force to disengage the first teeth from the second teeth to allow the divider to be translated along the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Brent Ewing, Michael Eric Liedtke, Shane Obitts, James Bacnik, William H. Walker
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Patent number: 11160392Abstract: A product pusher assembly includes a rail, a divider, and a pusher. The rail extends in a first direction and includes a first engagement mechanism. The divider extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and is coupled to the rail for translation in the first direction and the second direction. The divider includes a front portion, a rear portion, and a second engagement mechanism disposed between the front portion and the rear portion. The second engagement mechanism is configured to selectively engage the first engagement mechanism during translation in the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Brent Ewing, Michael Eric Liedtke, Shane Obitts, James Bacnik, William H. Walker
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Publication number: 20210037991Abstract: A product pusher assembly includes a rail, a divider, and a pusher. The rail extends in a first direction and includes a first engagement mechanism. The divider extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and is coupled to the rail for translation in the first direction and the second direction. The divider includes a front portion, a rear portion, and a second engagement mechanism disposed between the front portion and the rear portion. The second engagement mechanism is configured to selectively engage the first engagement mechanism during translation in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Brent Ewing, Michael Eric Liedtke, Shane Obitts, James Bacnik, William H. Walker
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Patent number: 10172481Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member having a wall with at least one tooth and a cooperating member having a front end receivable on the mounting member. The cooperating member can include a slot defined in the front end. A lock is received in the slot. The lock includes at least one tooth located at a first end and a resilient member located at a second end. The lock can selectively engage the mounting member so as to retard or permit a lateral movement of the cooperating member in relation to the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H. Walker, Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Thaddeus Brej
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Patent number: 9993092Abstract: A shelving assembly, held on an associated support surface, includes an elongated cooperating member including a first end and an opposite second end. A front rail is adapted to operably connect to the first end of the cooperating member and a rear rail is adapted to operably connect to the second end of the cooperating member. The rear rail includes at least one flexible member configured to abut a bottom surface of the cooperating member to retard a lateral movement of the cooperating member in a relation to at least the rear rail.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventor: William H. Walker
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Publication number: 20180042402Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member having a wall with at least one tooth and a cooperating member having a front end receivable on the mounting member. The cooperating member can include a slot defined in the front end. A lock is received in the slot. The lock includes at least one tooth located at a first end and a resilient member located at a second end. The lock can selectively engage the mounting member so as to retard or permit a lateral movement of the cooperating member in relation to the mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H. Walker, Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Thaddeus Brej
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Patent number: 9770121Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member having a wall with at least one tooth and a cooperating member having a front end receivable on the mounting member. The cooperating member can include a slot defined in the front end. A lock is received in the slot. The lock includes at least one tooth located at a first end and a resilient member located at a second end. The lock can selectively engage the mounting member so as to retard or permit a lateral movement of the cooperating member in relation to the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H. Walker, Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Thaddeus Brej
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Publication number: 20170258248Abstract: A shelving assembly, held on an associated support surface, includes an elongated cooperating member including a first end and an opposite second end. A front rail is adapted to operably connect to the first end of the cooperating member and a rear rail is adapted to operably connect to the second end of the cooperating member. The rear rail includes at least one flexible member configured to abut a bottom surface of the cooperating member to retard a lateral movement of the cooperating member in a relation to at least the rear rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventor: William H. Walker
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Patent number: D788227Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Heather Watson, William H. Walker
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Patent number: D989868Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H. Walker, David Schultz
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Patent number: D989869Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: William H. Walker, David Schultz
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Patent number: D989870Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventor: William H. Walker
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Patent number: D999828Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventor: William H. Walker
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Patent number: D1019784Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventor: William H. Walker