Hook Type Patents (Class 211/106.01)
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Patent number: 12075929Abstract: A phone case display and organizer can display multiple mobile phone cases so a user can see the design on the back of the cases. The display case and organizer provide a solution for the clutter of multiple phone cases in a decorative and organized way such that the design is visible, and the individual cases are easily accessible for the customer to choose from and use. Typically, phone cases can get damaged when stacked or crowded into small spaces. The display and organizer provide ample room to display the cases in a way that does not damage them while allowing the consumer to see the entire collection side by side in order to use them as fashion accessories. Having the cases displayed out in the open rather that stacked in a drawer allows the consumer to enjoy their collection and remember to use them regularly.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2022Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: ABBYROSE, LLCInventor: Zach Rosilier
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Patent number: 11957258Abstract: A top item holder is configured to be placed on top of a screen. The top item holder includes an anti-tilt device, at least one slider, a slide rail and at least one holder unit. The anti-tilt device is for preventing the top item holder from being relatively tilting with respect to the screen. The slide rail is disposed at a top of the anti-tilt device. The slider is slidably disposed on the slide rail and can slide in a sliding direction within a sliding travel. The holder unit is disposed on the slider. Thereby, top space of the screen can be effectively utilized, and relocation of the holder unit becomes more convenient.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventor: Peng-Yuan Chen
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Patent number: 11511674Abstract: A multipurpose rail system is described. Embodiments of the multipurpose rail system can include, but is not limited to, one or more rails and one or more accessories configured to removably couple to the one or more rails. The one or more rails are configured to be secured to a variety of different objects and provide a means for attaching an accessory proximate the object. For instance, a rail may be coupled to a side of a recreational vehicle so that kitchen accessories may be removably secured to the side of the recreational vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2022Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Inventor: Ron Johnson
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Patent number: 11351925Abstract: A multipurpose rail system is described. Embodiments of the multipurpose rail system can include, but is not limited to, one or more rails and one or more accessories configured to removably couple to the one or more rails. The one or more rails are configured to be secured to a variety of different objects and provide a means for attaching an accessory proximate the object. For instance, a rail may be coupled to a side of a recreational vehicle so that kitchen accessories may be removably secured to the side of the recreational vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Inventor: Ron Johnson
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Patent number: 11141005Abstract: Adaptable bracket assemblies may be used with a plurality of different slotted standards. The bracket assembly may include two tabs or teeth, three notches, and a fastening mechanism (such as a tightening screw). The depth and shape of the tabs or teeth may be provided to allow attachment of the bracket assembly to a plurality of different vertical slotted standards. Further, the dimensions of the bracket assembly may allow the bracket assembly to be used adaptably on any of a plurality of different vertical slotted standards (i.e., A line, B, line, C line) that may be installed in a retail environment. Thus, it is not necessary to procure different types of brackets depending on which slotted standard is being used within a retail environment.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: KASTON FIXTURES & DESiGN GROUP, LLCInventor: John Steger
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Patent number: 10583369Abstract: Peel-and-stick apparatuses for building blocks generally comprise peel-and-stick plates for disposing on surfaces, such as tables, walls, floors, or other like surfaces to provide surfaces whereby building blocks may be appended. Other embodiments of the present invention comprise peel-and-stick table drawers, peel-and-stick mount tubs, curved plates, and scored plates for easily breaking the same to change the sizes thereof. Systems and methods of using the same are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Inventor: Adam Hinkle
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Patent number: 10486300Abstract: A device includes a body portion including: a top portion, a bottom portion, a first track, a ledge connected to the bottom portion and multiple through-holes. A first magnet element is disposed within the first track.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Inventor: Luis Lopez
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Patent number: 10465843Abstract: An article for attachment to a hinge for holding items is disclosed. The article includes a magnetic member for attachment to a door hinge.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Eneflux Armtek Magnetics, Inc.Inventor: Anthony R. Mantella
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Patent number: 10312707Abstract: A hand tool case holding device includes: a holding device housing, a case accommodating area, and at least one charging coil, which is provided for the purpose of transferring energy into the case accommodating area in a direction perpendicular to a charging surface of the holding device housing. The holding device housing has a case support surface, which is provided for the purpose of causing a support force at least essentially parallel to the charging surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Friederike Dietzel, Juergen Mack, Marcin Rejman
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Patent number: 10220866Abstract: Disclosed is a shopping cart bagging station that couples to a shopping cart, and can be used by customers to bag their purchases as they shop. The shopping cart bagging station can be made from recyclable materials and is lightweight and portable. The shopping cart bagging station can be supplied as a kit, where the kit includes a sheet of rigid material, with each of the shopping cart elements outlined with perforated lines in the sheet of rigid material. The shopping cart bagging station is constructed by separating elements along the perforated lines, and then fitting the shopping cart bagging station elements together to form the shopping cart bagging station. The shopping cart bagging station elements fit together with slot joints formed by connecting slots in the elements. The customer can separate the shopping cart bagging station elements and construct the shopping cart bagging station themselves.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLCInventor: Yurgis Mauro Bacallao
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Patent number: 10136767Abstract: A personal care accessory support system is provided with a rail with at least one fastener configuration to fasten the rail to an upright support surface. A plurality of receptacles is formed in the rail. At least two accessory holders are provided. Each of the at least two accessory holders is provided with a base to receive and support an accessory. A retainer is sized to extend over the rail in a horizontal orientation of the rail to mount and support the accessory holder on the rail. The retainer is also sized to extend into one of the plurality of receptacles in a vertical orientation of the rail to mount and support the accessory holder on the rail.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: LIBERTY HARDWARE MFG. CORP.Inventors: Christina Hurley, Adam Callif, Nathaniel Faltin Dutton Schultz, Earl David Forrest
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Patent number: 9797550Abstract: A decorative accessory holder for suspending decorations such as Christmas ornaments, stockings, lights, garland and the like from a mantel or shelf. The holder comprises a telescoping rod assembly with a clamping mechanism and end leg spring members adapted to fit securely over the upper surface of a mantel under tension, with a gap between the rod assembly and the upper surface of the mantel for inserting one or more detachable decoration holders such as hooks.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Inventors: Daniel P. Grant, Douglas M. Schaub
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Patent number: 9681781Abstract: A personal care accessory support system is provided with a rail with at least one fastener configuration to fasten the rail to an upright support surface. A plurality of receptacles is formed in the rail. At least two accessory holders are provided. Each of the at least two accessory holders is provided with a base to receive and support an accessory. A retainer is sized to extend over the rail in a horizontal orientation of the rail to mount and support the accessory holder on the rail. The retainer is also sized to extend into one of the plurality of receptacles in a vertical orientation of the rail to mount and support the accessory holder on the rail.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: LIBERTY HARDWARE MFG. CORP.Inventors: Christina Hurley, Adam Callif, Nathaniel Faltin Dutton Schultz, Earl David Forrest
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Patent number: 9656385Abstract: A hand tool frame has a track base, a positioning board, and at least one positioning mount. The track base has a bottom panel and a slide rail. The positioning board is mounted in the track base and has multiple engaging holes formed through the positioning board. The at least one positioning mount is slidably mounted on the track base and has a sliding seat and an extending element. The sliding seat is slidably mounted in the slide rail and has a body, a positioning portion, and an engaging protrusion. The engaging protrusion is formed on and protrudes from the positioning portion, and selectively engages with one of the engaging holes to enable the sliding seat to securely mount on the positioning board without sliding relative to the track base. The extending element is formed on and protrudes from the sliding seat.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
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Patent number: 9532672Abstract: A system for storing unfolded garments, such as shirts and sweaters, on multiple shelves. The shelves may be curved from side to side and raised in the middle. The shelves may be placed at intermittent variable points along a vertical support member which attaches to a wall or to a base. The multiple shelves attach to brackets which extend from the vertical support member at vertically spaced points along the length of the vertical support member. The system permits the shelves to slide out from the vertical support member for convenient access.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Inventor: David Sandgrund
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Patent number: 9486073Abstract: Methods and devices for under-cabinet storage are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Excede Designs, LLCInventors: Timothy Paul Hopkins, Michael William Allen
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Patent number: 9428003Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for mounting vertebrate skulls using a skull foramen magnum cavity and a skull cleft, the apparatus including a body; an at least one upper tine extending from said body and being configured for insertion into the skull foramen magnum cavity; and an at least one lower tine extending from said body and being configured to nest within the skull cleft when said at least one upper tine is inserted into the foramen magnum cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Inventor: Gene L. Gill, Jr.
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Patent number: 9125502Abstract: Disclosed is a hanger panel which assists in hanging a variety of articles, such as a tablet PC, a smart phone, a cup holder, a pencil holder, etc., to a table, a desk, a wall, or the like, and a hanger device using the same. The hanger device includes a hanger panel provided with a plurality of hanging grooves, stands spaced apart from each other in parallel by a predetermined distance to support the hanger panel, and a slide fixing member movably fixed to the stand to fix the hanger panel to the stand.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: ACE-HINGE TECH CO., LTD.Inventor: Su-Man Gwag
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Publication number: 20150102001Abstract: A display fixture has a bin with multiple sections. A clip attached to a back panel of the bin has an aperture for receiving a fastener to fasten the bin to a peg board. A back support is mounted to the bin and has a downwardly extending leg that is sized to fit between the peg board and a back surface of a base that the display fixture is seated upon. The bin includes a lower tier of product sections defined in part by a front panel and has a lower sign support with two legs attached to the front panel and a lower label holder connected between the two legs such that there is an open space defined between the two legs and between a top of the front panel and a bottom of the lower label holder. The bin also includes an upper tier of product sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Erin L. Zobel, Jason W. Johnson, Christopher A. Hammond
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Patent number: 8960454Abstract: A combination is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the combination includes a suspension bar, a tool holder adapted for attachment to the suspension bar, a hook device for suspending an object and a fastening device which enables the hook device to be releasably attached to the suspension bar. In at least one embodiment, the fastening device includes a first and a second portion for retaining engagement with the web of the suspension bar and its respective flanges. The first portion forms the upper portion of the fastening device, when mounted, to which portion the hook device is fixedly attached either directly or indirectly. The second portion of the fastening device is pivotally attached to the first portion by way of a joint, which, with the tool holder in its mounted state, is oriented parallel with and located between the flanges of the suspension bar.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Elfa International ABInventors: Reine Magnusson, Rolf Henriksson, Joachim Wenstrom, Peter Nilsson
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Patent number: 8919583Abstract: An accessory merchandiser for displaying products. The accessory merchandiser includes a modular unit including a plurality of first members and a plurality of second members, wherein the first and second members form a grid structure, a plurality of indicator marks formed on each second member, and a plurality of coupling members configured to removably couple the modular unit to a fixture. The plurality of indicator marks form a marking grid.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventor: Timothy G. Brasher
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Patent number: 8800945Abstract: A pool caddy for stowing an automatic pool cleaner includes a support tube for providing structural support to the pool caddy. A deck mount disposed on the support tube secures the pool caddy to a pool deck edge. A container disposed on the support tube is configured to hold the automatic pool cleaner. A retainer disposed on the container is configured to secure the automatic pool cleaner to the container and to the support tube. A suction cup disposed on the support tube secures the pool caddy to a pool surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventors: James Michael Brasell, Sandra Lee Brasell, Justin Michael Brasell
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Publication number: 20140202969Abstract: A peg board hook, for insertion into a peg board, the peg board hook includes two tangs, each tang configured complementary, such that tangs from adjacent peg board hooks can be inserted into the same hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventors: Burton Kozak, Ira Kozak
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Patent number: 8777023Abstract: A hanger for hanging of garlands and the like around a doorway can be removably placed within a doorway, where it is secured by pressure and friction, thereby avoiding any damage to the door or door frame. The hanger includes outward extensions that extend outward of the door frame to permit hanging of garlands and the like on either side of the doorway. The hanger may also include one or more central extensions for supporting the garlands or the like centrally above the doorway so that the garland or the like does not hang downward too much, thus keeping the doorway clear. The hanger can also be a part of the decoration around the doorway. Various configurations of the hanger may fit different widths of door frames, including a wide range of door frame widths, and features of the hanger provide additional flexibility for different door configurations including sidelights.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Treekeeper, LLCInventors: Jared Hendricks, Erik Bornemeier
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Patent number: 8740167Abstract: A container holder system for attachment to a lawnmower handle assembly. In operation, the container holder system receives a beverage container and pivots with respect to the ground to prevent spilling from the beverage container. Optionally, the container holder system rotates with respect to itself to provide ease of use. The container holder system includes a cage assembly and a mounting device for securing the cage assembly to the lawnmower handle assembly. The cage assembly includes cage arms and a flange interface defined by the cage arms. The mounting device includes a gripping sleeve positioned between the cage arms and the lawnmower handle assembly and includes a clamp for drawing the cage arms and the gripping sleeve against the lawnmower handle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Inventor: Suzy Collins
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Patent number: 8662322Abstract: A combination is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the combination includes a suspension bar, a tool holder adapted for attachment to the suspension bar, a hook device for suspending an object and a fastening device which enables the hook device to be releasably attached to the suspension bar. In at least one embodiment, the fastening device includes a first and a second portion for retaining engagement with the web of the suspension bar and its respective flanges. The first portion forms the upper portion of the fastening device, when mounted, to which portion the hook device is fixedly attached either directly or indirectly. The second portion of the fastening device is pivotally attached to the first portion by way of a joint, which, with the tool holder in its mounted state, is oriented parallel with and located between the flanges of the suspension bar.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2009Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Elfa International ABInventors: Reine Magnusson, Rolf Henriksson, Joachim WenstrΓΆm, Peter Nilsson
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Patent number: 8646625Abstract: A combination hook rack includes a rack frame formed of two elongated frame plates and spacer blocks fixedly set in between the two elongated frame plates and kept apart from one another at a distance, hanging belts affixed to the rack frame and provided with a respective hook at the free end for hanging the rack frame on a high place, and hook assemblies affixed to the rack frame for hanging things, each hook assembly including multiple lower hooks that define at least one space therebetween and come into contact at their ends, so that the lower hooks of each hook assembly can be used as a whole to hold a heavy thing or can be separated into individual hooks to hold light things.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
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Patent number: 8636154Abstract: A litter support system for a vehicle, the litter support system comprising a support arm assembly for supporting a litter in a horizontal position, the support arm assembly including an adjustable hook assembly at a free end of the support arm assembly having an open position and a closed position, the adjustable hook assembly comprising a ratchet system that locks the hook assembly between the open position and the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Ferno-Washington, Inc.Inventor: Robert Chinn
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Patent number: 8613416Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an apparatus employing two or more members arranged in a mounting configuration to pierce a ceiling and reconfigurable into a deployment configuration to suspend a load from the ceiling.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Inventor: Brian Keith White
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Patent number: 8607994Abstract: In an embodiment, a bottle holder apparatus comprises an elongated element comprising a first end joined to a first arcuate neck retaining portion, a first arm joined to the first arcuate neck retaining portion and to an arcuate loop, a second arm parallel to the first arm and joining the arcuate loop to a second arcuate neck retaining portion that is aligned with the first arcuate neck retaining portion, and a second end joined to the second arcuate neck retaining portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Vinotheque Wine CellarsInventor: Thomas Schneider
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Patent number: 8602228Abstract: A compactable wall mounted storage assembly is provided for organizing and storing items in a position elevated off of a floor surface. The assembly includes a mounting plate configured for being coupled to a support surface. A plurality of arms is pivotally coupled to the mounting plate. Each arm is pivotable into a retracted position parallel to the mounting plate and further pivotable to extend outwardly from the mounting plate. A plurality of clips is provided with each clip being coupled to an associated one of the arms proximate a distal end of the associated arm relative to the mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventor: Jaymie M. Martinez
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Patent number: 8550265Abstract: Support systems for supporting useful articles such as shelves, racks, bars or hooks include a support structure that can be attached to the article. The support structure defines a shaped channel, and an insert component of the system is receivable within the channel and has an exterior surface shaped to correspond to the shaped channel. The shaped channel can define one or multiple grooves, and the insert component can have one or multiple ribs that cooperate with the grooves to stabilize the insert component/support structure combination. The insert component can include at least one displaceable rib element for cooperating with a groove of the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Kirk J. Botkin
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Patent number: 8540088Abstract: An accessory merchandiser for displaying products. The accessory merchandiser includes a modular unit including a plurality of first members and a plurality of second members, wherein the first and second members form a grid structure, a plurality of indicator marks formed on each second member, and a plurality of coupling members configured to removably couple the modular unit to a fixture. The plurality of indicator marks form a marking grid.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventor: Timothy G. Brasher
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Patent number: 8511485Abstract: A display rack that permits a vendor of goods to display goods for sale in an advantageous way, that permits maximizing the number of items that can be displayed in a fixed linear space.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Alltrade Tools, LLCInventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Paul Carbajal
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Patent number: 8459472Abstract: An aperture board assembly includes a panel having an array of apertures, a modular array of receivers attached to the panel, and hook assemblies for detachably engaging the receivers. The modular array is attached to the panel so that each receiver is substantially aligned with a corresponding aperture in the panel. Each hook assembly passes at least partially through an aperture in the panel and into a receiver aligned with the aperture. Each receiver in the modular array includes spring clips that are equally spaced apart around a perimeter of the receiver. Each spring clip includes a pair of opposing spring fingers disposed in a spring clip aperture. Each pair of opposing spring fingers detachably engage the hook assembly as the hook assembly is rotated with respect to the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Top-Wok Metals Co. Ltd.Inventor: James A. Hofman
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Patent number: 8439210Abstract: A storage unit for wigs. The unit is attached to a door and hangs from the top of the door. The unit has head-shaped pedestals on which wigs are mounted as well as a ventilated accessory storage container and accessory supporting hooks which are pendently supported from the accessory storage container.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Inventor: Tanya Griffith
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Patent number: 8439207Abstract: The drapery display hanger comprises a plurality of drapery arms and a support surface. The support surface can be easily and reversibly mounted to a pre-existing display fixture without the need for special hardware. The support surface can include brackets having opposing surfaces angled from vertical for ease of installation and protrusions for securing the support surfaces in place once installed. Additionally, the drapery arms can be reversibly attached to the support surface using attachment devices at the end of each arm. The attachment devices may include segments that are inserted into the holes in the support and then secured against the walls of the support for bearing the weight of drapery on the drapery arms. Sliding and pivoting functionality is also provided. The drapery arms are sized so that full-sized draperies can be displayed facing the customer and without compressing the drapery in the display.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventor: Jim Currin
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Patent number: 8376151Abstract: A merchandising display for heavy and cumbersome products includes a rail that is supported by a display wall and arms attached to the rail. The arms are spaced from other arms to create columns and rows of retail product stock. The merchandising display further includes structure for providing indicia that assists a viewer to quickly and easily locate desired retail products and other complementary products. Customer accessible back-up inventory is provided behind the first retail product.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Winston Products LLCInventors: Winston Breeden, Thaddeus T. Brej
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Patent number: 8365927Abstract: A curtain holder includes a mounting plate having a flat surface for mounting flush against a vertical surface. A substantially annular body is pivotally mounted to the mounting plate for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivot axis extending parallel to the mounting plate, such that the body moves up and down about the horizontal pivot axis. The body has at least two body segments pivotally connected for pivotal movement about a substantially vertical pivot axis which is offset from and independent of the mounting plate. The body segments pivot relative to each other about the vertical pivot axis between a closed position in which the body defines a curtain confining enclosure and an open position in which at least one of the body segments pivots away from the mounting plate to permit insertion of a curtain into the curtain confining enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Inventor: Zenon Koziak
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Patent number: 8360381Abstract: A rotary adjusting hook contains a hooking member including a circular first loop fitted on one end thereof, a first vertical segment extending downward from another end thereof, and a hook segment extending outward from the first vertical segment; a first retainer including a circular second loop fitted on one end thereof, a second vertical segment extending downward from another end thereof, a second retainer including a circular third loop fitted on one end thereof, and a third vertical segment extending downward from another end thereof; a positioning set including an axial connecting member and an adjusting member, and the axial connecting member including a first coupling segment to connect with an adjusting member; the adjusting member including a second coupling segment to connect with the first coupling segment of the axial connecting member.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventor: Tsung-Ying Lee
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Patent number: 8308116Abstract: A hanger assembly has a rail having a front portion, a back portion, and a rail opening therethrough. The rail opening has a shape having a larger diameter at the back portion and a smaller diameter at the front portion. A plug conforms to the shape of the opening, has a plug opening therein and a lip disposed upon an internal surface thereof. The lip engages a hook having an extension for insertion into the plug opening and engaging the lip within the plug.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Liberty Hardware Mfg. Corp.Inventor: James Daniels
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Patent number: 8286808Abstract: A vertical file folder rack adapted for mounting on a wall and holding various sizes and shapes of files, posters, drawings and like items. The vertical file folder rack includes a plurality of triangular-shaped wire frames mounted and equally spaced along a length of a rectangular shaped elongated wall base. The wall base is adapted for vertical attachment to a wall. A top portion of each wire frame is pivotally attached along the vertical length of the wall base. A center portion of the wire frame includes a pair of support arms, which extend downwardly and vertically. A lower portion of the wire frame includes a pair of outwardly extending file support arms with an upwardly extending arch-shaped file keeper disposed between the two support arms. A file is received on top of the support arms and held therein between the file keeper and the two support arms.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: Steve Setlik
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Patent number: 8286806Abstract: A storage device for items connectable to a power source, particularly in patient care facilities. The device is attachable to an electrical power box in a support surface. A backing plate securable to the support surface has an upper free edge and a lower region defining a substantially planar intermediate region therebetween. A power supply aperture in the intermediate region allows for selective power connection between the power box and stored items. A base shelf at the lower region of the backing plate, and a projections from the free edge of the base shelf, provide securing locations for selected items. Removable bracket units for specific items can be secured on the projections. The device provides improved means of secure, hygienic, compact and efficient storage and access to the items, while overcoming disadvantages of health and safety hazards of the prior art.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: Joseph William Norris
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Patent number: 8286928Abstract: A wall hook includes an inserting head and a levering handle. The inserting head has a front penetrating tip and a rear fulcrum end. The levering handle includes a cable holder and a fastening enhancer. The cable holder is transversely and integrally extended from the inserting head, wherein the cable holder defines a receiving cavity and an access opening communicating with the receiving cavity for allowing a user to dispose at least one cable in the receiving cavity via the access opening. On the other hand, the fastening enhancer is transversely and inclinedly extended from the inserting head in such a manner that when the inserting head is rotatably inserted on the wall surface, the fastening enhancer is arranged to be rotated until the fastening enhancer basis against the wall surface for restricting a further axial displacement of the wall hook while providing an enhanced torque applying structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: Chin-Hsiung Lien
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Patent number: 8251342Abstract: An aspect of the invention involves a wheeled sports board holder for hanging a wheeled sports board on a vertical surface, the wheeled sports board including a support deck with an upper portion supported by one or more upper wheels, and having an upper edge, and a lower portion supported by one or more lower wheels. The wheeled sports board holder includes a base with a front and a rear, the rear of the base mountable to the vertical surface; a wheel holder projecting forwardly relative to the front of the base, and having a wheel guide; and a clasp projecting forwardly relative to the front of the base, above the wheel holder, the clasp configured to hold the upper edge of the wheeled sports board towards the vertical surface so that the one or more lower wheels do not contact the vertical surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventor: David Carl Weiner
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Publication number: 20120181244Abstract: A combination hook rack includes a rack frame formed of two elongated frame plates and spacer blocks fixedly set in between the two elongated frame plates and kept apart from one another at a distance, hanging belts affixed to the rack frame and provided with a respective hook at the free end for hanging the rack frame on a high place, and hanging hooks affixed to the rack frame for hanging things, each hanging hook having a hooked lower part suspending outside the rack frame and one open space transversely formed in the hooked lower part between each two adjacent hanging portions of the hooked lower part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventor: WEN-TSAN WANG
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Patent number: 8210366Abstract: A rack for storing and displaying surfboards, sail boards and other kinds of sport boards and sporting equipment. The rack is conveniently though not necessarily wall-mountable, and can also support an additional system for the hanging, drying, storage and display of wet suits and other dampened gear.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Inventor: Dennis Kahn
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Patent number: 8096517Abstract: The present invention may be used for retaining a laptop computer on a generally horizontal member of a structure. One or more hooks may each have an arm rotatably attached at a first end to a screen housing opposite a screen of a laptop computer. The hooks may have a first projecting member attached approximately orthogonal to the arm at a second end.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Inventor: Steven Hamilton
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Patent number: 8074812Abstract: A rotary hanging track storage unit for mounting in a corner cabinet includes a circular hanging track 4 and hanger assemblies 10, hanging guard assemblies 11, and hanger extensions 22. The track 7 is attached to and supported by hanging track brackets 3, hanging track clamps 5, track supports 6, and center shaft 7. The assembly can be rotated within the corner cabinet 2 where cookware and utensils can be hung from assemblies 10 and extensions 22 to be accessed and stored.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Inventor: Michael Sean Bradbury
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Patent number: 8066130Abstract: In one aspect, a storage system includes a base comprising a bottom channel, a top channel and a protrusion therebetween, at least one arm having an upturned tab and a rearwardly extending tab, wherein the upturned tab is configured to engage the top channel and the rearwardly extending tab is configured to engage a bottom surface of the protrusion and further wherein the bottom channel is adapted to receive a second arm under the first arm. In another aspect, a storage system may be mountable to a friable substrate and include a base having a plurality of holes for accepting a plurality of drywall fasteners; a plurality of self-drilling drywall fasteners having a crest diameter of at least about ΒΌ inch; a plurality of arms operatively connected to said base; a shelf; and at least one hook or bin operatively connected to the base at the lower channel.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kevin Bruce Shaha, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster, Ronald M. Llanes