Tongue And Slot-type Base Sample Connection Patents (Class 206/487)
  • Patent number: 10062979
    Abstract: A terminal block marker designed to identify a terminal block. The terminal block marker includes a rigid base and a flexible film insert. The rigid base includes a top with a first arm having a first inwardly extending projection and a second arm having a second inwardly extending projection. The rigid base also includes a bottom with legs extending in a direction opposite the arms to hold the terminal block marker in the terminal block. A flexible film insert with identification markings is installed on the rigid base. The flexible film insert is positioned under a first projection of the first arm and rotated downward until the flexible film insert snaps under the second projection of the second arm. The first and second projections retain the flexible film insert on the rigid base to form the terminal block marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Scott Adams, Zachary Scott Ganster, Jennifer Lynn Schwert
  • Patent number: 8407867
    Abstract: A clamp for an elongated tube style white such as a versa tube. The clamp has one fixed side that holds the versa tube's mounting structure therein. The other side of the clamp is movable, and pivots between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the lamp is held into place, and in the open position the lamp can be removed. A single screw that holds the clamp into the open or closed position is knurled and hence the device can be removed without any tools. The two sides of the clamp occupy different longitudinal positions so that they can be placed directly next to each other, and one opened without moving or disturbing the other since the two sides are in different longitudinal positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Chris Conti
  • Publication number: 20120318696
    Abstract: A point of sale packaging assembly includes a support portion for supporting a toy and a fastener device. The support portion has opposing surfaces and a slot extending therethrough and configured for receiving a looped extension member of a toy. The fastener device includes an elongate portion and a base portion pivotally coupled to the elongate portion. The elongate portion includes a distal end portion releasably securable to an engagement surface on the base portion. The elongate portion is configured to be received through the looped extension member of the toy so that the toy is releasably coupleable to the support portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Michael Buresch, Justin Petit
  • Patent number: 8221812
    Abstract: A package assembly encloses a plurality of individual elongate consumable products. The package assembly includes a plurality of products aligned in a side-by-side array. The package housing enclosed the array of product. The package housing has front and back walls for supporting the products therebetween and a closeable cover for closing a product dispensing opening. The package housing further includes a frictional product retention member insertably supported within the package for frictionally retaining the array of product within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventor: Allen Sydney Aldridge
  • Patent number: 7044299
    Abstract: There is provided a cleaning apparatus which is made up of a hand brush 11 and a box 16. The hand brush 11 has a thick plate 13 provided with a brush part 12 around a peripheral surface thereof, and a grip bar 14 connected to a portion of the peripheral surface of the thick plate 13 at the head edge thereof. The grip bar 14 has an engage part 15 at each side of a head portion thereof. Each engage part 15 protrudes in an axial direction. The box 16 has a peripheral wall 17 and a bottom wall 18. The periphery wall 17 is provided with engage grooves 19 at an inner surface thereof. Each engage groove 19 receives the engage part 15 at a position where a head edge of the brush part 12 of the hand brush 11 makes no contact with the bottom wall 18.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Marna Inc.
    Inventor: Yoshiki Nagoya
  • Patent number: 6547283
    Abstract: A system for mounting a component to a portfolio including a tongue located on the component, the tongue having a tail portion and a tip portion, and a portfolio having a tongue opening formed therein. The top can be inserted into the tongue opening and component rotated relative to the portfolio until the tongue is generally received through the tongue opening to couple the component to the portfolio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: The Mead Corporation
    Inventor: Marc L. Moor
  • Patent number: 6497323
    Abstract: A method and system for storing at least one miniature is disclosed. Each of the at least one miniature includes a base and a model. The base has a shape. The method and system include providing a tray and a tray container. The tray has a slot therein. The slot is for holding the base of each of the at least one miniature. In one aspect, the slot is configured such that a portion of the slot conforms to the shape of the base. In another aspect, the slot has a stationary portion and a movable portion. The stationary and movable portions of the slot are to allow the at least one miniature to be placed within the slot and to allow a portion of the slot to conform to the shape of the base. The tray container is for storing the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Inventor: Michael C. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20020175105
    Abstract: Each of a pair of clean packaging films comprises a base structure consisting of a base layer and a heat-sealing layer, an outer protective film, and inner protective film. The pair of clean packaging films are superposed after the outer and the inner protective films are peeled off, and the superposed pair of packaging clean films are sealed properly to obtain pouches having clean inside and outside surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuki Suzuura, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Miho Ono, Masahisa Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 6253922
    Abstract: A carpet sample book is provided which is constructed from a single sheet of material, such as cardboard. Tab and slot fasteners are used to avoid the need of adhesives. The samples are supported in the facing pages of the book by slots which are cut into the cardboard surface. The slots are cut in a “C” shape which allows the samples to be held at an angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Interface, Inc.
    Inventor: James W. Hadden
  • Patent number: 5762191
    Abstract: A package for shipping and displaying a decorative bow includes an open-topped box and a mounting card which bears the bow and is inserted in the box parallel to a bottom wall of the box. Securing cards with tabs secure the mounting card in the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Rafael Etzion
    Inventors: Rafael Etzion, Thomas Bovo
  • Patent number: 5261535
    Abstract: A package system 10 for storing and transporting photographic film products in an environment substantially free of dirt, light and moisture has a support member 12 comprising a first portion 14, a medial portion and a second portion 16. The first and second portions 14,16 each comprise a plurality of spaced openings 24 for receiving a partial portion of the product in a substantially locked relation with the first and second portions 14,16, respectively to restrict translational movement of the product in the support member 12. A pair of spaced single foldable scored lines 17,19 in the medial portion of the support member 12 forms an end wall 20 therebetween that spatially separates the first portion 14 from the second portion 16. When product are nested in the first portion 14 of the support member 12 and the second portion 16 is brought into folded engagement with the an opposite portion of the nesting product, a container 30 is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Susan L. Light, William G. Hoyt, Alan E. Hoak, Richard N. Palczyk
  • Patent number: 4925030
    Abstract: A cartridge for use in transporting pellets for use in an implant gun or the like. The cartridge comprising an elongate cartridge body having an elongate carrier strip and, spaced along the carrier strip, a plurality of substantially uniformly spaced holders for respective pellets, each holder defining a respective cavity such that each holder is able to hold at least one pellet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Assignee: Schering Agrochemicals Limited
    Inventor: Keith V. Ball
  • Patent number: 4880117
    Abstract: A display card assembly includes first and second substantially flat cards having first and second apertures therein, respectively, and an elongated substantially flat retaining member which is dimensioned for receiving a ring-like ornamental article thereon. The cards are secured together in overlying relation with the apertures in substantially aligned relation and the retaining member is interposed between the cards so that it passes across the opening defined by the apertures. A ring-like ornamental article received on the portion of the retaining member passing across the opening defined by the apertures is retained on the retaining member so that it can be effectively displayed on the display card assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Inventor: Richard S. Garganese
  • Patent number: 4694380
    Abstract: A carrier tray for circuit board assemblies. A metal plate is provided (by spot molding) with non-conductive plastic rails. Fastening means are molded into the rails to accommodate variations of circuit board assemblies. Locating posts in combination with resilient locking fingers and circuit board edge receiving slots are formed in the rails to provide a fastening system that is independent of separate fasteners and tools therefor. Lifting levers, also molded into the upper rail, provide for easy removal of the carrier tray from its interconnected position in a card cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Assignee: Tektronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Mallory, Alfred H. Schamel, Stephen M. Sekel
  • Patent number: 4676374
    Abstract: A rigid holder for three and one-half inch hard case floppy diskettes. The holder contains 12 diskettes in an array on each side, with each array having two columns of three rows of diskette receptacles. The diskettes are received in the receptacles and the floors of the receptacles in each column are disposed in substantially parallel spaced apart planes to position the entry wall of one receptacle above the base wall of the next adjacent receptacle in the column. The floors serve as common divider floors for corresponding receptacles in both arrays. Sidewalls are also provided to prevent lateral movement of the diskette from the receptacle. A resilient tab holds the diskette in the receptacle. The receptacles are rigidly connected together so that the holder maintains the diskettes in a rigid substantially planar page orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Assignee: MicroRain Corporation
    Inventor: Robert F. Wilkins
  • Patent number: 4650077
    Abstract: This display case includes a base on which may be arranged a tray of elastic material sufficiently rigid to define, by means of ribs, cells for the storage of the articles to be displayed. When the tray is within the base and the ribs upwardly disposed the display case is set up for transporting the articles. Following inverting of the tray, display elements provided with fastening means in the form of the tongue may be fastened to the tray by insertion of the tongue into a slot which each rib defines on the opposite surface of the tray. Under these conditions the display case is set up for showing the articles. The tray display elements which are readily moved may be stored in a compartment forseen to this purpose. According to a variant the tray may be independent and provided with stiffening elements associated with at least two opposed edges thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Assignee: Attilio Brentini
    Inventor: Francois Droz
  • Patent number: 4440395
    Abstract: A variable geometric board game playable by two or more persons. The game utilizes the six sides of a cube as playing surfaces. The cube is constructed from articulated subcubes that can be rotated about each of three mutually perpendicular axes for changing the playing surfaces. Each of the subcubes has an aperture for receiving marking pegs in accordance with the game rules. The marking pegs are storable in a base unit which interlocks with the subcubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Inventors: Joseph F. Hyland, Joseph J. Wetherell, Mark Setteducati
  • Patent number: 4354597
    Abstract: A cover for a box comprising a base and a pivotal lid, e.g. a box for a tape cassette, comprises a base panel for overlying the base of the box, a cover panel for overlying the cover of the box and connected to the base panel by a spine panel for overlying a side wall of the box. The cover is made from sheet material, e.g. cardboard, and each of the cover and base panels comprises two thicknesses of sheet material with the inner layers of the cover panel connected only along an edge to the other layer. The spine panel may also be made of two thicknesses of sheet material, the inner layer being connected to the inner layer of the cover panel and free to move relative to the outer layer of the spine panel in flexing the cover. Alternatively the inner layer of the cover panel may be shaped to be inserted into the box to underly the lid of the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1982
    Inventor: Norman J. Garrod
  • Patent number: 4332320
    Abstract: A jewelry display card is disclosed that includes a cellulosic card having means formed thereon for suspending said card from a support. A flexible synthetic foam sheet is fixed to said card with at least a portion of its perimeter bonded to said card to form an enclosure suitable for supporting an article of jewelry. The enclosure may be located on the forward side of the card for displaying the article of jewelry thereon, or may be located on the rear side of the card for containing a portion of a jewelry article therein such as a chain which is interconnected to an article of jewelry that is displayed on the front side of the card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1982
    Assignee: A & H Mfg. Co.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Feibelman
  • Patent number: 4301919
    Abstract: A kit for returning lost or stolen wallets and like articles is described. The kit consists of a card, a stamp and a mailing label mounted in over-lapping relationship on one side of the card in slots in the card. Strips of pressure sensitive tape are mounted on the opposite side of the card. Indicia containing instructions for use of the stamp, label and tape are located on the same side of the card as the label. A transparent holder receives the card. The kit is kept in the wallet in the hope that the finder will return the wallet by using the kit which is available therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1981
    Inventor: Webster Morgan
  • Patent number: 4227298
    Abstract: An interconnection system for interconnecting a plurality of photovoltaic devices. The photovoltaic devices each have a first and a second side and the interconnect system is located on the second side of the photovoltaic devices. A sheet of dielectric material and a sheet of electrically conductive material are bonded together and positioned so that the dielectric material is next to the photovoltaic devices. A plurality of patterns are formed in the sheet of electrically conductive material. The patterns each have angled tabs punched therein so that the angled tabs are punched through both the electrically conductive material and the dielectric material. When a photovoltaic device is positioned within a group of angled tabs, the angled tabs can be brought into contact with electrical contacts on the first side of the photovoltaic device. The group of angled tabs are electrically common to a part of the pattern which has an extended portion which extends beneath an adjacent photovoltaic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1980
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Keeling, William L. Bailey, Michael G. Coleman, Israel A. Lesk, Robert A. Pryor
  • Patent number: 4199059
    Abstract: A wristwatch display carton is disclosed which includes a face panel, having a cut-out therein to receive the wristwatch, which is positioned at an inclined angle tilting into the interior of the carton so that wristwatch is partially sheltered by the top and sides of the carton. A pair of infolding flaps attached respectively to the opposed side panels aid in positioning the face panel within the carton. Four different embodiments of blanks from which the carton may be erected are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1980
    Assignee: American Can Company
    Inventor: Raymond V. Maroszek
  • Patent number: 4141446
    Abstract: A device for mounting a cassette box for storage and/or display purposes comprises a planar base part and a flap hingedly connected to the base part and extending within the periphery of the base part, the flap having at least one opening therein for engagement with a locating stud of the cassette box, the flap being dimensioned to be received and trapped in a cassette box with the opening therein engaged with the locating stud to mount the cassette box in the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Assignee: Garrod and Lofthouse Limited
    Inventor: Ian Cliffe
  • Patent number: 4120394
    Abstract: A jewelry storage device incorporates storage chambers and other structure to retain pendant, chain and clasp elements within a confined space and to prevent chain entanglement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1978
    Inventor: Isaac B. Soltes
  • Patent number: 4099611
    Abstract: A display device for use in the display of ornamental articles such as jewelry, comprising the combination of a plurality of display inserts and a support for releasably mounting such inserts within recesses formed in the front surface of such support. Each insert is provided with a pair of outwardly rearwardly extending ribs for engagement with relatively straight side edges formed by the terminal portions of webs inwardly extending from the recesses and in turn defining openings therein, the openings particularly adapted to receive rearwardly projecting portions of the articles of jewelry mounted on the inserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1978
    Assignee: A. & H. Mfg. Co.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Feibelman