Support Members Face Each Other Patents (Class 108/109)
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Patent number: 11627800Abstract: Quadrangular shelving comprising four bars with sets of four first pairs of holes, wherein the location of said sets defines different heights of the shelving for establishing the quadrangular trays, a set of quadrangular trays, wherein each tray comprises four corners and wherein each corner forms an opening and comprises a second pair of holes, the shelving comprises for each tray of the set of quadrangular trays: four plates, a pair of screws adapted to screw each plate and wherein the plate covers the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: AR SHELVING SOCIEDAD ANONIMAInventor: José Ignacio Carrasco López
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Patent number: 11246396Abstract: A shelf includes a first side edge and a second opposite side edge; a first lateral edge extending between the first and second side edges and having a lip extending substantially perpendicular to and away from a top surface of the shelf; and a second opposite lateral edge, extending between the first and second side edges and having a first lip extending substantially perpendicular to and away from a bottom surface of the shelf, and a second lip extending substantially perpendicular to the first lip back toward the shelf. Each of the side edges has tabs extending substantially perpendicular to and away from the bottom surface of the shelf, the tabs defining slots between respective tabs, and a slot between the first and second lips and one of the tabs. A tab most distal from the second laterally extending edge has a curved to engage a pin.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Inventor: Joshua B. Boos
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Patent number: 10660435Abstract: Disclosed are rack shelving systems in-door coolers. The rack shelving systems are easily adjusted height-wise between adjacent shelves and can also be quickly adjusted between a flat shelf configuration and a gravity-feed configuration due to the configuration of different length prongs the attach the shelves to uprights that may have an angled surface with a hem be of a or typical U-shape. The rack shelving systems are also expandable width-wise to accommodate any number of cooler doors due to two rows of parallel slots on each upright that are configured to accept the prongs of shelves attached to adjacent uprights. The rack shelving systems very simple in design and are made up of as few as three (3) different parts: uprights, shelves, and cross-member. The rack shelving systems preferably further include feet/wheels for support and mobility.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: SUNGAL CORPORATIONInventors: Donald J. Miller, Jr., Yeyang Sun
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Patent number: 10522378Abstract: A storage rack includes: a plurality of supporting pillars and a platform on which an object to be stored is to be placed. The platform includes a platform body, and a pair of attachment plates each having a plate shape. A pair of surfaces that face each other of a pair of supporting pillars are respectively provided with a pair of recessed grooves into which the pair of attachment plates are inserted. Each recessed groove includes a groove-side abutting portion that extends linearly in a direction orthogonal to the left-right direction. An outer edge of the attachment plate includes a plate-side abutting portion that is parallel with the groove-side abutting portion. The platform is fixed to the pair of supporting pillars such that the plate-side abutting portion abuts against the groove-side abutting portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Daifuku Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takeshi Abe, Tadahiro Yoshimoto
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Patent number: 10252737Abstract: A shelf for a trolley comprising a plate providing a surface for carrying goods, such as potted plants and flowers, and hooks for mounting the shelf in the trolley. One or more of the hooks are formed from a metal strip bent about an axis extending perpendicular to the central plane of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Container Centralen A/SInventor: Wim Nowe
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Patent number: 9862325Abstract: A cargo management system is provided for a cargo area of a motor vehicle. The cargo management system includes a first mounting element on a first side wall of the cargo area and a second mounting element on a second side wall of the cargo area. Further, the cargo management system includes a partition. The partition includes a plurality of retractable mounting pins displaceable between a retracted position for removing the partition from the first and second mounting elements and an extended position for engaging the partition with the first and second mounting elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Annette Lynn Huebner, Artur Sakarian, Ryan Welch, Kristin Ann Hellman, Matthew B Rutman
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Patent number: 9775436Abstract: A shelf (1) for mounting on a substantially rectangular load carrier having four identical columns arranged in the corners thereof. On the shelf a holder (3,3; 3?, 3??) is mounted that can be inserted into complementary slots in the columns of the load carrier, said slots being configured with a carrier face by which the holder is capable of engaging in such a manner that the holder supports on the column. The holders are configured from an elastic material with a shock-absorbing part which is provided with a bend extending in the transverse direction of the shelf, said shock-absorbing part being anchored in the shelf to the effect that forces applied to the holder in a direction extending in the longitudinal direction of the shelf can be absorbed elastically in the bend.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: LCC 2015 ApSInventors: Erling Kristen Mogensen, Søren Bøgede Andersen, Steen Juul Thomsen
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Patent number: 9668578Abstract: The instant invention relates to a profile element for connecting plate-shaped elements, which are oriented orthogonally, parallel and in a line relative to one another, for constructing free-standing or wall-mounted, expandable storage furniture, in particular shelves.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: alfer aluminium Gesellschaft mbHInventor: Thomas Wilbs
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Patent number: 9643699Abstract: A system is proposed for putting boats on hold when they are afloat on a water body after they have been launched and/or before they are hauled out of the water. The system for putting on hold includes: a floating device, having a central floating element and secondary elements extending from the central floating element. Each secondary element being associated with a reception place and having at least one point for driving, by thrust or traction, a boat positioned in an associated reception place. A system for moving is adapted to moving the secondary elements around the central floating element and, via the points for driving, moving the boats that are positioned in the reception places.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: SAVOYEInventors: Remy Jeannin, Jean-Michel Strauss
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Patent number: 9563910Abstract: To achieve the objective of the present invention, a method for operating a showcase system having a transparent display panel according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: receiving a touch input for a predetermined area of a transparent display panel; displaying an image keyboard; receiving product information; and connecting information on the predetermined area and the product information to store the connected information, or the invention comprises the steps of: recognizing a predetermined product; receiving a touch input for a predetermined area of a transparent display panel; and connecting information on the predetermined area and information on the predetermined product to store the connected information.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: LG ELCTRONICS INC.Inventors: Ki Young Lee, Sung Wook Han, Jun Kim, Young Jun Lee, Jae Min Han, Joon Young Park
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Patent number: 9493177Abstract: A takedown utility cart includes four corner members each including joining apertures; four rectangular interconnecting members each shaped as a groove having two bent ends, each interconnecting member including two joining apertures at two sides respectively wherein a retainer is driven through the joining apertures to fasten the corner member and the interconnecting member together; two side walls each including a rectangular panel, two joining members at front and rear ends of the panel respectively, and two joining apertures on the joining member wherein a retainer is driven through the joining apertures to fasten the corner member and the side wall together; a rectangular platform disposed on the bent ends; a rectangular rear panel including four joining apertures at respective corners thereof wherein a retainer is driven through the joining apertures to fasten the corner member and the rear panel together; and at least one drawer.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: E-MAKE CO., LTDInventors: Kung-Cheng Chen, Lung-Chuan Huang
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Patent number: 9468312Abstract: A display fixture includes a display structure having at least two uprights and at least one cross bar that spans between the at least two uprights. At least one shelf is mounted on the at least one cross bar and includes a deck, a pair of side panels each located on opposing sides of the deck and each having a slot and an elongated channel extending between the pair of slots in the pair of side panels. Each slot is separated from a back edge of each side panel. The channel is defined by a front that extends between front edges of the pair of slots, a back that extends between back edges of the pair of slots and a top that extends between upper edges of the pair of slots. The pair of slots and the channel engage with the cross bar.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventor: Scott E. Denby
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Patent number: 9408478Abstract: Adjustable depth merchandising crossbar systems and methods dispense retail products, the crossbar systems and methods having a fixed portion comprising a first outer mounting assembly, a second outer mounting assembly movably connected to the first outer mounting assembly, and upright mounting hooks, wherein the upright mounting hooks are configured to be mountable to retail aisle uprights and a sliding portion comprising a first inner sliding assembly and a second inner sliding assembly movably connected to the first inner sliding assembly. The crossbar systems and methods also have an expandable attachment bar, wherein the expandable attachment bar is configured to receive at least one retail product merchandising pusher system for dispensing retail products and a plurality of sliding assemblies. The sliding portion of the crossbar is movable to a closed position or to an at least partially extended position via the plurality of sliding assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Marketing Impact LimitedInventors: Michael Vogler, Joel Pollock
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Patent number: 9282820Abstract: A rack assembly has two support frames, each support frame having at least one connecting member comprising a short tube welded on the support frame and an insertion tube inserted in the short tube. At least one shelf is positioned between the two support frames, each end of each shelf having at least one hook that is received in a corresponding short tube to detachably connect the shelf with the support frame. The shelves can be conveniently attached and detached from the support frames.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Seville Classics, Inc.Inventor: Zhiqiang Lo
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Patent number: 9247834Abstract: In a product display rack including a base frame, vertical upright corner support members, and optional header cross member, at least one locking shelf support bracket member is pivotally mountable to a pair of the vertical upright corner frame members and secures at least one shelf to the product display rack.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Midway Displays, Inc.Inventors: Wayne Lucht, Marco V. Prete
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Patent number: 9232858Abstract: The invention concerns a stabilizer shoe (13) intended for a shelf (1) for storing objects, which has on its corner points vertical longitudinal posts (2) with lockable recesses (7). Into which a strut (8) provided with mounting hooks (12) is suspended, which possesses a prestressed, open upward retaining pocket (10), in which one or several shelf bottoms (3) are held in a self-clamping manner. The stabilizer shoe (13) is designed as a separate one-piece component and substantially in the form of an L. One branch (14) is designed flat and is inserted between the longitudinal post (2) and the strut (8). The other branch (15) has respectively a right-angled folded edge (17) at its opposed longitudinal sides and hence forms a U-shaped profile (18), into which the longitudinal external side (4) of a shelf bottom (3) is inserted.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Inventor: Gottfried Scholz
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Patent number: 9010703Abstract: A kit for mounting one or more appliances on a pole, the kit comprising a central ring for being mounted around a pole and having a through-hole, a fitting surface and a support surface, and a carrier having a base part and at least one support arm extending from said base part for supporting one or more appliances, wherein said base part is adapted to be fitted on said support surface and has a through-hole adapted for being fitted around said fitting surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Acronimus Technology, S.L.Inventors: Jose Tresserras Picas, Javier Viñas Garcia De Falces, Antonio Fargas Angrill
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Patent number: 8776414Abstract: A media display assembly comprises a support and a sign holder. The support defines a substantially vertical section, a substantially horizontal section, and a bent transition section extending between the substantially vertical section and the substantially horizontal section. The support is formed in a substantially L-shape. The sign holder includes a first panel and a second panel sized substantially identically to the first panel. The first panel and the second panel are coupled to one another along a closed edge of the sign holder and define a slot therebetween them for receiving a sign. The second panel of the sign holder is coupled to the substantially vertical section of the support on a side of the substantially vertical section opposite the substantially horizontal section. The second panel of the sign holder extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the substantially horizontal section of the support.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Amy M. Bacskai, Robert G. Logan, David Cheney
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Patent number: 8707250Abstract: A domain model generator (DMG) for an integrated development environment (IDE) guides a software engineer through a process of identifying domain-specific concepts for a domain of an object-oriented software application. The DMG also helps the engineer to classify the domain-specific concepts as pertaining to particular object-oriented modeling concepts for the object-oriented software application. Those modeling concepts may include classes, attributes, inheritance, etc. In addition, the DMG may automatically generate a Unified Modeling Language (UML) domain diagram, based at least in part on the domain-specific concepts and the corresponding modeling concepts. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventor: David C. Kung
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Patent number: 8201550Abstract: A grill base is pivotally attached at a first end to a folding stand with three pivoting U-shaped supports and a center pivot. Two of the supports rest on the ground on casters or wheels. The third support slides and locks within L-shaped slots below the second end of the grill base held horizontally for cooking. An inserted charcoal tray is used to cook. The supports pivot together and stand vertically on the castors. The grill base pivots down parallel to the supports so that all are vertical for storage and transport.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventor: Karo Malumyan
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Patent number: 8042477Abstract: A shelving system includes one or more shelving units. Each shelving unit has posts each post having one or more indents, connectors with slots for mounting the post and one or more shelves. Each shelf has protrusions on a periphery to insert into one of the connector slots. Each shelving unit and shelving system can be assembled, disassembled, and adjusted without the use of tools or other components. The shelving units can be assembled together to create a multiple shelving unit system without the use of tools or other components.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Organize-it-All Inc.Inventor: James Lee
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Patent number: 7823848Abstract: The invention relates to a shelf base carrier which can be suspended or inserted into a vertical wall rail, comprising a lower holding section equipped with a bearing surface for the shelf base which extends from a wall in a horizontal manner on said upper edge, and a clamping element for clamping the shelf base to the rear end which is oriented towards the wall, and which extends above and away from the wall. According to the invention, a lower distancing element can be fixed in a separating manner to the holding section and an upper distancing element can be fixed in a separating manner to the clamping element. The lower and/or the upper distancing elements can be fixed in a first and a second position. In a first position, a first, smaller distance and in the second position, a second larger distance are provided between the bearing surface and/or the lower edge of the clamping element and the contact surface of the respective distancing element is determined by the held shelf base.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Element-System Rudolf Bohnacker GmbHInventor: Wolfram Haarmann
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Patent number: 7129110Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device having projection electrodes on the surface of a semiconductor substrate. This method include an electrode forming step of forming the projection electrodes on the surface of the semiconductor substrate, a step of forming a protective resin layer on the whole surface of the semiconductor substrate provided with the projection electrodes, a back side grinding step of thinning the semiconductor substrate by polishing or grinding the back side of the semiconductor substrate, and a surface grinding step of exposing the projection electrodes by polishing or grinding the surface side of the semiconductor substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2000Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Rohm Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazutaka Shibata
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Patent number: 7093691Abstract: A lift assembly includes a first platform provided with a top surface, a pair of opposed sides, and wheels and brackets connected to one of the sides for rotating the assembly. A plurality of rectilinear support shafts have opposed end portions conjoined to the platform and extending upwardly therefrom, and are spaced at opposed corners of the platform. Inverted U-shape guide rails are telescopically engageable along a length of the support shafts and have a pair of rectilinear regions slidably positionable about the support shafts. A second platform is provided with top and bottom surfaces, and apertures formed at opposed corners thereof that are vertically registered with the support shafts. A lifting mechanism is included for vertically biasing the second platform and the guide rails along the support shafts. The lifting mechanism is connected to the top surface of the first platform and the bottom surface of the second platform.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2005Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Inventors: Barry Vaughan, Alvin Vaughan
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Patent number: 7014280Abstract: A display device having dual purpose shelving includes spaced apart end brackets and a pivotal shelf. The shelf pivots from an upstanding position to a horizontal position. Below the shelf are a pair of spaced apart rods one of which is fixed and the other of which is moveable. The moveable rod can move to a stored position below the shelf or it can be moved to an unstored position for receiving a plurality of vases between the two spaced apart rods.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Margaret Platt BorgenInventors: Arden L. Borgen, David R. Hunt
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Patent number: 6814245Abstract: The hybrid shelving unit comprises first and second spaced-apart end frame portions, an intermediate frame portion located spacedly between the first and second end frame portions, a first spacer element attached to the first end frame portion and linking the first end frame portion and the intermediate frame portion, a second spacer element different from the first spacer element, attached to the second end frame portion and linking the second end frame portion and the intermediate frame portion, first brackets attaching the first spacer element to the intermediate frame portion, second brackets different from the first brackets and attaching the second spacer element to the intermediate frame portion, first shelves located and supported between the first end frame portion and the intermediate frame portion, and second shelves located and supported between the second end frame portion and the intermediate frame portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Montel Inc.Inventors: Simon Leclerc, Serge Rainville
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Patent number: 6771496Abstract: An anchoring structure for computer modules without using screws includes a computer cartridge which has cartridge walls on the left side and the right side to house therebetween a plurality of modules in a longitudinal manner. Each cartridge wall is spaced from a cartridge side wall to form an actuating compartment. An actuating plank is located on an outer side of the cartridge wall and coupled on struts. Each strut is coupled with an elastic element to press the actuating plank inwards. The actuating plank has an inner side formed latch elements to engage with cavities formed on the modules. A pulling plank is provided that has one end extended outside the cartridge and jutting tongues located inside corresponding to bent eaves of the actuating plank. The modules may be anchored or removed by pulling or pushing the pulling plank.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Cotytech Industrial Inc.Inventor: Wen-Liang Wu
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Publication number: 20040099188Abstract: The aim of the invention is to facilitate and accelerate the construction of storage lifts on site. To achieve this, the lateral panels, which are provided with support sections (5) for storage goods carriers, of the shelving columns of each lift, each of said columns comprising four stays (4), are configured as mountable and dismountable panel elements (7). To increase the rigidity of the support sections (5), the panel elements have a sandwich-type structure, respectively consisting of a contoured plate (12) and a support plate (13) connected thereto by means of weld joints (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventors: Norbert Bouche, John MC Farland
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Patent number: 6732662Abstract: A tray includes a compartment with a bottom surface and perimeter sidewalls, and a passive stop arrangement is provided in the compartment. The passive stop arrangement includes at least a first notch in one of the sidewalls and a stop disposed proximate to the first notch. The tray is especially useful in a tray support system including a chassis having at least two laterally-spaced and vertically oriented racks each having spaced rungs in a mirror-image relationship.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2001Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Welch, Joseph R. Petcavage, Rakesh T. Patel, Robert K. Swartz
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Publication number: 20030106473Abstract: A tray includes a compartment with a bottom surface and perimeter sidewalls, and a passive stop arrangement is provided in the compartment. The passive stop arrangement includes at least a first notch in one of the sidewalls and a stop disposed proximate to the first notch. The tray is especially useful in a tray support system including a chassis having at least two laterally-spaced and vertically oriented racks each having spaced rungs in a mirror-image relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2001Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: METRO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Robert J. Welch, Joseph R. Petcavage, Rakesh T. Patel, Robert K. Swartz
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Patent number: 6315134Abstract: An easily assembled wall-mounted shelving system, comprising at least two elongated standards secured to a wall, with each standard having a vertical axis and a plurality of slots; a plurality of end brackets to removably connect with said standards via said slots, said end brackets including gripping means for removably connecting the end of a shelf therewith, with such gripping means consisting of a clamping member, a clamping foot portion, or a screw fastener; and at least one shelf connected with said end brackets via said gripping means. The end brackets also can serve other purposes such as the support of book stops. The shelving system is suitable for mounting a single shelf and can be used with standard rigid shelving. Spacers located between the shelf and the wall so as to prevent swaying and rotation of said shelf relative to said standard axis are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: Stuart Shelving LLCInventor: Timothy Scott Stuart
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Patent number: 6302283Abstract: The present invention relates to a display rack primarily including a main frame made of light-weight plastic corrugated board and a number of movable partitions supported by a number of supporting pieces fixed on the main frame so that the main frame is divided by the partitions into a number of holding rooms. The present invention is characterized in that the corrugated board of the main frame has a plurality of grooved rails longitudinally disposed in parallel. The supporting pieces are made of hard material and include at least one blocking extension strip at one side thereof which is vertical to the surface of the supporting pieces. The surface of the supporting piece is fitted with a locking groove near the bottom end of the blocking extension strip in order that the protruding blocking extension strip of the supporting piece is able to be inserted into the grooved rails while the locking groove near the bottom end of the blocking extension strip is fixed on the surface of the main frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Inventor: Wen-Chun Yeh
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Patent number: 6216892Abstract: A shelf unit comprising uprights and shelves. The uprights are formed by two flanks each provided with a plurality of windows into which the ends of the shelves can be inserted, such that, at each end of a shelf, clearance is provided between a horizontal “locking” face of the shelf and a “locking” edge of the window, which edge faces the locking face. For each shelf, the unit is provided with at least two locking elements, one for each end of the shelf, each locking element comprising a clamping member suitable for being inserted between the locking face of the shelf and the locking edge of the window, and for being displaced so as to come into contact with said locking face for locking the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Grosfillex S.A.R.L.Inventor: Charly Grandclement
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Patent number: 6085918Abstract: A shelving system includes a pair of upright frames with a plurality of shelves connected therebetween, each upright frame including a pair of vertical posts with a plurality of braces extending between the posts to form rigid frames. Each post is generally U-shaped, with each brace having an end journaled within the U-shaped frame, and removably secured utilizing a plurality of protrusions engaged within apertures in a leg of each post. Each brace has a width which is effective to snugly secure the brace between the legs of each post. Each end of each brace has an upper and lower protrusion with a ramped distal portion for separating the legs of the post as the brace is inserted between the legs of the post. A proximal flat face on each protrusion engages a straight edge of each aperture to resist removal of the brace end from the post.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1999Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: Lozier CorporationInventors: James A. Duff, Mark L. Nunn
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Patent number: 5964164Abstract: An improved adjustable monitor support assembly is provided that utilizes a plurality of interchangeable side support assemblies and monitor supporting shelf assemblies. Each such shelf assembly is engageable with each pair or side support assemblies. Thus, a particular pair of side support assemblies can be used with either a monitor supporting shelf subassembly structure for a conventional monitor or a monitor supporting shelf subassembly structure for a flat LCD type monitor.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1997Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: Nova Solutions, Inc.Inventor: John N. Lechman
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Patent number: 5785189Abstract: A display shelf device comprises a pair of opposing side walls and a shelf mounted on the side walls. The mutually facing inner upright surfaces of the side walls are formed respectively with a pair of substantially horizontal grooves. Each groove has a first section adjacent to the respective upright surface and a second section remote from the respective upright surface. Each groove has a vertical size greater at the second section than at the first section. The shelf is provided at its opposite side edges with mounting means. The mounting means are received in the grooves such that the side walls are interconnected by the shelf. The mounting means include locking means received in the second sections of the grooves to lock the mounting means in the grooves. The locking means have a vertical size greater than the vertical size of each groove at the first section.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1997Date of Patent: July 28, 1998Assignee: The Mead CorporationInventors: Edward N. Gollob, James David Robertson
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Patent number: 5762213Abstract: An adjustable storage system which provides the flexibility to allow customization to fit individual and changing needs. The system is designed to be able to divide the provided storage space into smaller modules of a given size to expand the variety of storage options through use of application specific storage components. A divider panel is mounted to a conventional height-adjustable shelving system which creates additional modular spaces in the shelving system. A removably-mounted shelf is mounted to support members on vertical panels in the shelving system to further compartmentalize the storage system. The shelf can be mounted in multiple positions including both a horizontal and various inclined positions. Additional embodiments disclose a drawer-type tray, and other item-specific storage units, which are slidable between a retracted and an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1996Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: Windquest Companies, Inc.Inventor: William R. Heneveld, Sr.
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Patent number: 5699744Abstract: An improved adjustable monitor support assembly is provided that utilizes a plurality of interchangeable side support assemblies and monitor supporting shelf assemblies. Each such shelf assembly is engageable with each pair or side support assemblies. Thus, a particular pair of side support assemblies can be used with either a monitor supporting shelf subassembly structure for a conventional monitor or a monitor supporting shelf subassembly structure for a flat LCD type monitor.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1995Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Assignee: Nova Solutions, Inc.Inventor: John N. Lechman
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Patent number: 5632389Abstract: An archive, storage-rack assembly which is relatively easy to assemble, which provides considerable space-savings, which is relatively less costly to make, and which is relatively more stable. The archive storage-rack assembly of the invention is provided with four, specially-designed, corner-column supports. Operatively, and removably, associated therewith are shelf-clip units for supporting shelves. Each shelf-clip unit is one integral unit having two, end clip-sections for placement into respective openings of two, corner-column supports and for supporting a shelf-corner, an elongated, reinforcing angle-bracket section integral with, and interconnecting, the two, end-clip sections, and an elongated, box-guide section integral with, and projecting upwardly from, the elongated, reinforcing angle-bracket section. Each clip-assembly has a length extending in the direction of the depth of the rack-assembly, with a lateral pair of end-column supports supporting it via the two, integral, end-clip sections.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1995Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignee: Morgan Marshall Industries, Inc.Inventor: Phillip Rosenband
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Patent number: 5595127Abstract: A shelving unit comprises a pair of side panels each having a front edge and a rear edge with the edges formed into generally C-shaped channels defining vertical upright support members. A plurality of vertically spaced slots are provided in each support member defining a plurality of vertically spaced rails. A pair of notches are formed in each rail. A shelf is provided with outwardly extending hooks on opposed edges thereof for cooperation with the notches of the support member rails. The shelves are thereby supported by the support members and may be adjusted to any desired pre-selected height.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1994Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: Hon Industries Inc.Inventors: Brian Eustace, Robert Zarate
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Patent number: 5383562Abstract: An open frame rack assembly which is formed of two principal modules having a general U-shape. Two identical such modules are interconnectable and may be assembled in conjunction with a wheel mounting base such that a multi-shelved open frame structure is developed having a tower form of architecture having a stiffness permitting its easy movement upon wheels. The structure is lightweight and may be dimensioned for shipment using lower cost freight facilities.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1994Date of Patent: January 24, 1995Inventor: Kenneth F. Gay
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Patent number: 5375924Abstract: A refrigerator door tray assembly is disclosed in which the inner door panel has opposite sidewalls defining a space, a tray having support surfaces on opposite sides of the tray and a mounting device to removably and adjustably attach the tray to the door such that the tray is located between the opposite sidewalls of the door and such that its position may be easily adjusted, or the tray removed from the door. The mounting of the tray on the door is accomplished by a plurality of ribs extending inwardly from the opposite sidewalls of the door, each rib having first and second rib surfaces which extend at acute angles to the support surfaces on the tray, and a third rib surface which extends substantially parallel to the support surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1993Date of Patent: December 27, 1994Assignee: Maytag CorporationInventors: Douglas A. Pohl, Richard D. Smith, Jr., Jane A. Albert, Gloria J. Corbin
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Patent number: 5372415Abstract: A storage locker constructed of recyclable thermoplastic that utilizes insertion tabs and sockets molded into the sides, top, bottom, front and side panels for permanent interlocking without the need of conventional fasteners. The storage locker is assembled on site by inserting the tabs of the appropriate panel into the socket receptacles of an adjoining panel. Assembly of a basic locker requires snap attachment of the side walls to the top and bottom panel. A front frame, preassembly with a hinged door panel, is snap attached to the structure to complete the assembly wherein the structure is available for mounting directly to a wall. For a stand alone locker assembly, a perforated rear panel is available for attachment to the rear of the locker by use of locker pins. The rear panel provides aeration and allows various hook placement for hanging items. Shelves are available in either fixed or adjustable disposition.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1993Date of Patent: December 13, 1994Assignee: Suncast CorporationInventors: Thomas A. Tisbo, Stephen P. Whitehead, Lyle A. Rosine
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Patent number: 5333746Abstract: A cooler display rack for use in a walk-in refrigerated cooler. The cooler display rack consists of a series of L-shaped frame sections formed from generally upright posts secured at their bottom end by an elongated shoe to form the individual frame sections. The frame sections are joined to adjacent frame sections by spacer panels and by a plurality of shelves supported in a cantilevered manner between a pair of adjacent posts. The individual shelves are supported between the posts by shelf support brackets and can be selectively positioned vertically along the height of the post, horizontally forward and backward relative to the post, and angularly with a gravity feed inclination between an approximate 8.degree. forward slope and approximate 1.degree. back slope. Bumper wires are inserted through holes in the shelves at the front edge thereof for retaining merchandise contained on the shelves.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1993Date of Patent: August 2, 1994Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Rafael T. Bustos
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Patent number: 5310066Abstract: An improved cantilever rack storage system having a number of vertically spaced, horizontal load supporting surfaces wherein the front and rear beams are releasably secured to the cantilever arms without the use of bolts or similar fasteners and where each load supporting surface is further stabilized by the use of cross arms which also do not require bolts and fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1992Date of Patent: May 10, 1994Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.Inventor: Anthony N. Konstant
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Patent number: 5279232Abstract: A modular shelving interconnection assembly is disclosed. The assembly has two (2) substantially upright, spaced-apart side panels with holes extending through their lateral surfaces at approximately equal distances from their bottoms. Tabs of shelf support units extend through the holes in the side panels. Pegs in the shape of split, truncated cones extend through the holes in the tab on the outside of the panels, and cooperate with the holes in the tabs and the outside surface of the panels to secure the shelf-support units to the panels. The modular assembly may be repeated in the direction of the shelf support unit to extend it to a wall-length shelving unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1992Date of Patent: January 18, 1994Inventor: Thomas W. Gollick
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Patent number: 5140915Abstract: A shelving assembly having vertical standards and brackets thereon suspending shelves therebetween by mounting connectors projecting into openings in the brackets. These openings, when in the form of recesses in the upper edge of the brackets, are configured with an overhang lip to prevent shelf tipping. The connectors have a steel core preferably jacketed with polymer, and peripheral grooves configured to interengage with the plate type brackets. The connectors have three such grooves so that they can serve to support one end of one shelf on the bracket or the adjacent ends of two shelves on a common bracket. Glass shelves are mounted using socket shelf mounts having a socket to receive the connectors, an outer shelf support surface, and a resilient clip for attachment to the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1989Date of Patent: August 25, 1992Inventor: Richard S. Knape
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Patent number: 4771898Abstract: An integrated modular store fixture system has at least two spaced apart parallel vertical members at the rear of the system with side surfaces facing each other and having a series of aligned holes therein. A display assembly or a pull-out tray assembly is engageable with holes into members for holding merchandise to be displayed at the front of the system. The assemblies include two side support elements, each extending from the rear to the front of the system when in the mounted position with one end at the rear having members projecting transverse to the support elements and each projecting member inserted into one hole in one vertical member. The side support elements are releasably retained in the mounted position by a horizontal elongated stretcher member having downwardly depending pins and which are slidably received in tubular members on each support element. A tray or J-hook is mounted on the support elements for holding merchandise to be displayed.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1987Date of Patent: September 20, 1988Assignee: Sara Lee CorporationInventors: Fred Howard, Sydney Edson
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Patent number: 4762235Abstract: An integrated modular store fixture system provided with a plurality of C-shaped rigid frame members, each having two horizontal arms and a vertical spine connecting the two arms and disposed at a rear portion of the unit and a plurality of rigid spacer elements connecting the frame members together in a spaced apart parallel relationship. A plurality of trays for holding merchandise to be displayed are releasably mounted between successive spines.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1986Date of Patent: August 9, 1988Assignee: Sara Lee CorporationInventors: Fred Howard, Sydney Edson
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Patent number: 4735468Abstract: A mounting socket installed in a compartment having spaced apart side walls with socket muonting holes and the side walls are spaced apart a greater distance at the front of the compartment relative to the back of the compartment. The socket is adapted to receive a horizontally extending support device and has a body with a first open end, a closed second end and an intermediate section therebetween. The body has an internal cavity extending along its central axis from the first end to the second end. The cavity has a horizontally oriented first portion adapted to receive a horizontally extending support device and has a first stop located in the intermediate section and a horizontally oriented second portion adapted to receive the horizontally extending support device and has a second stop located in the intermediate section with the second stop being spaced from the open end a distance less than the first stop.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1987Date of Patent: April 5, 1988Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Benson T. Taylor, Jr., John K. Besore