Table Or Desk Patents (Class 211/119.005)
  • Patent number: 10182668
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are generally directed to clips and associated systems and methods for securing elongated label tracks. Exemplary embodiments include a top portion, an intermediate portion and a bottom portion. The top portion can be configured to secure to a top surface of a shelf or base deck. The intermediate portion can be configured to retain a portion of an elongated label track against a front face of the shelf or base deck. The bottom portion can be configured to engage a bottom surface of the shelf or base deck and support the elongated label track. The intermediate portion can extend at a first angle with respect to the top portion and a second angle with respect to the bottom portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Leslie Brock McKeel, Rhonda Meade
  • Publication number: 20150021284
    Abstract: A hanging tray for use on a gaming table having a raised rail, a table top and a junction between the rail and the table top is described. The hanging tray includes a main tray, a vertical support section hingedly coupled to the main tray section and movable between a collapsed position and a deployed position. A rail section is hingedly coupled to the vertical support section and is movable between a collapsed position and a deployed position. An engagement member extends from the end of the rail section for engagement with the junction, anchoring the rail section over the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Eugene B. Ashley
  • Patent number: 8355481
    Abstract: Provided is a sliding support and a system using the sliding support unit. The sliding support unit may include a fulcrum capture configured to attach to a support flange, a fulcrum support configured to attach to the fulcrum capture, and a baseplate block configured to support the fulcrum support. The system using the sliding support unit may include a pressure vessel, a pedestal bracket, and a plurality of sliding support units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Breach, David J. Keck, Gerald A. Deaver
  • Patent number: 8038017
    Abstract: A spring alignment mechanism utilizes a guide inserted into a display carton below merchandise items. A spring-driven rear pull member travels on the guide so that as items are removed from the carton, remaining items are pulled forward. In one example, the guide is inserted between the bottom of merchandise items and the carton bottom. In another example, merchandise items are supported on cardboard support rails built into the bottom of the carton, or provided on a carton insert; and the guide is inserted between the cardboard support rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Close in Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: James Garth Close
  • Publication number: 20100096349
    Abstract: An organizer for a desk or other surface. In one aspect, the invention can be an organizer comprising: a rack assembly comprising a pair of spaced-apart vertical supports and a plurality of horizontal rods extending between and supported by the pair of vertical supports, the plurality of horizontal rods arranged in a spaced-apart manner; an organization accessory having a rear side having a width that is greater than a distance between the vertical supports, the organization accessory having a pair of hook members extending from the rear side of the organization accessory; and the organization accessory mounted to the rack assembly so that the hook members engage one of the horizontal rods and the rear side of the organization accessory rests against the pair of vertical supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Patent number: 7527158
    Abstract: A desk caddy intended for grade school children sitting at a desk having a storage bin. The caddy includes a box with integral front, back and opposite side walls and one or two internal dividers. One of the dividers, along with the front back and a side wall defines a water bottle compartment having raised ribs in the floor so that the bottle sits up off of the floor of the compartment. At least one hanger hook is integrated with the back wall so that the box may be hung on the edge of the storage bin. Alternatively, means are provided to slide the caddy onto the edge of a desk top. The unit is preferably made of injection molded plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventors: Shannon Gainer, Kevin Gainer
  • Publication number: 20070227991
    Abstract: A handbag 12 is supported from a table surface 11. A hook 30 extends from the space between parallel panels 13 and 14 and includes a segment 34 rotatable with pivot block 31 between the panels. In one position (FIG. 1), hook 30 is perpendicular to panels 13 and 14 to support the handbag 12. Hook 30 is rotatable in directions 41 (FIG. 5) to a position between, and parallel to, the panels. Hook 30 is coupled to a pivot 35 to rotate with pivot block 31 in a horizontal plane to a storage position. In this position, hook 43 is fixedly positioned relative to magnet 35. To prevent the hook 30 from being dislodged from surface 11, non-skid members are secured to the bottom surface of panel 14.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Alison Brustein, Laurie Cohen
  • Patent number: 7272902
    Abstract: A visual display mounting assembly has first and second vertical metal plate legs and transverse stop plates extending in cantilever manner from opposite sides of the vertical legs at a position spaced above the lower ends of the leg. A visual display support means is attached to the upper ends of the legs and includes pivotal clamp frame means for clamping a display sign, poster or other visible sheet in position on each side of the display means so that the device can be positioned between rows of vending or gaming machines to provide visible access of the display to users of either row. In a second back-lit embodiment fluorescent rubes are provided between translucent plastic support panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Ericson Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Ericson
  • Publication number: 20070205170
    Abstract: A desk caddy intended for grade school children sitting at a desk having a storage bin. The caddy includes a box with integral front, back and opposite side walls and one or two internal dividers. One of the dividers, along with the front back and a side wall defines a water bottle compartment having raised ribs in the floor so that the bottle sits up off of the floor of the compartment. At least one hanger hook is integrated with the back wall so that the box may be hung on the edge of the storage bin. Alternatively, means are provided to slide the caddy onto the edge of a desk top. The unit is preferably made of injection molded plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Shannon Gainer, Kevin Gainer
  • Patent number: 7134735
    Abstract: A display case comprises a first section having a top wall, a bottom wall and a back wall connected between the top and bottom walls, and, a second section having opposed side walls with a front wall connected between them. The second section slides into engagement with the first section to form a closed interior. The bottom wall of the first section is integrally formed with a bracket which includes first and second arms connected in an inverse, L-shape, with one of the arms oriented parallel to and spaced from the bottom wall to form a space within which a shelf is received. A thumb screw or other mounting device extends through the bracket arm to engage the shelf and secure the display case thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: BBC International, Ltd.
    Inventor: John Cummings
  • Patent number: 6578301
    Abstract: A visual display mounting assembly has first and second vertical metal plate legs and transverse stop plates extending in cantilever manner from opposite sides of the vertical legs at a position spaced above the lower ends of the leg. A visual display support is attached to the upper ends of the legs and includes a pivotal clamp frame for clamping a display sign, poster or other visible sheet in position on each side of the display so that the device can be positioned between rows of vending or gaming machines to provide visible access of the display to users of either row. In a second back-lit embodiment fluorescent rubes are provided between translucent plastic support panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: Greg Ericson