Foldable Patents (Class 211/149)
  • Publication number: 20110011816
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides hinging apparatuses, structures, and systems for folding support furniture systems, and methods of assembly therefor. The disclosed subject matter advantageously provides structurally rigid connections between component parts of support furniture systems, while allowing for durable support furniture. In various non-limiting embodiments, the provided hinging apparatuses allow for a folding support furniture system to be folded up for convenient and efficient storage and ease of transport. With the hinges extended to their designed extension point, and when fully assembled, the hinging apparatuses, in conjunction with the disclosed locking mechanisms provide the structural rigidity and load bearing capability necessary to support current and future home entertainment system weight loads, as well as providing numerous advantages for other support furniture markets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Slam Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Martina Marietta, Jens Niels Thomson
  • Publication number: 20110011814
    Abstract: A merchandise display support stand is formed by a single configuration stamped from a single cardboard. All component parts are formed from the configuration. The stand in the erected condition is formed by folding the configuration along various horizontal and vertical fold lines and it is foldable to a collapsed folded condition. The stand is self-erectable from the folded condition to the erected condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: Glenn Edward Moss
  • Publication number: 20110012490
    Abstract: A storage system and method provides a storage apparatus which is particularly suitable for use in an enclosed in a self-storage unit to be rented. The storage apparatus includes a plurality of shelves that are selectively movable to and from an in-use position in which the plurality of shelves are arranged in a horizontal configuration to receive items thereon, and a non-use position in which the plurality of shelves are arranged in a low-profile vertical configuration to consume minimal space in the storage unit. The storage apparatus further includes a locking mechanism to enable locking of the plurality of shelves in the non-use position to prevent use thereof when the storage apparatus has not been rented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: RACKAWAY SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventor: Ronald M. Schwendemann
  • Publication number: 20100326941
    Abstract: A rack for providing a lower cost solution for manufacturing and shipping is disclosed. The rack, suitable for use in freezer or cooling components comprises a top element, a bottom element and side elements between said top and bottom elements, linearly arranged, wherein three of said elements are joined together at corresponding edges with a flexible hinge mechanism, a joining mechanism including a catching mechanism and a connecting mechanism, said joining mechanism retaining adjacent ones of said elements in a substantially perpendicular arrangement, each of said elements including at least one of said catching mechanism and said connecting mechanism and adjacent ones of said elements contain alternate ones of said catching mechanism and said connecting mechanism; and a back element linearly attached with a flexible hinge mechanism along an edge of each of said side elements, wherein said back element includes a snap fit retaining mechanism along a top end and a bottom end of each edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Labnet International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Rosenblum
  • Publication number: 20100326938
    Abstract: A foldable and portable storage shelf includes two spaced apart side frames, a plurality of foldable shelf panels spacedly supported between the two side frames, and a foldable frame pivotally coupled between the two side frames to fold between an unfolded position and a folded position. At the unfolded position, the side frames are pivotally moved apart from each other to retain each of the foldable shelf panels in a horizontal manner, and at the folded position, the side frames are pivotally moved towards each other such that each of the foldable shelf panels is folded in an overlapped manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Shou Qiang Zhu, Edward Zheng
  • Patent number: 7753218
    Abstract: A tilt back merchandise display stand has a front panel tilted at the top rearwardly to its rear panel. The stand has two triangular side panel foldable inwardly along two vertical middle fold lines. A horizontal fold line formed at the middle position of the stand so that the stand may be folded into a collapsed condition. A single large rectangular merchandise display shelving or two separate merchandise display shelving may be mounted to the front panel with S-shaped hooks mounted to open mounting slots formed at the top edge and at the horizontal fold line of the front panel. A plurality of separate merchandise display trays with upper L-shaped tabs may also be mounted to the front panel with a plurality of vertical mounting slots formed along its side edges. The display stand is self-erectable with the provision of an elastic cord mounted between a brace panel and the rear panel within the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventors: Geoffrey Alan Moss, David Brian Minister
  • Publication number: 20100122964
    Abstract: A shelving unit includes a support frame and a plurality of support boards each mounted on the support frame. The support frame includes a front support bracket, a back board located opposite to the front support bracket, four first connecting tubes each having a first end connected with the respective corner of the front support bracket, and four second connecting tubes each having a first end connected with a second end of the respective first connecting tube and a second end connected with the respective corner of the back board. Thus, the shelving unit can be assembled and disassembled without using tools, thereby facilitating assembling the shelving unit. In addition, the shelving unit can be folded into a smaller overall volume to reduce the cost of packaging, transportation and storage of the shelving unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Shih-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20100116764
    Abstract: A shelving unit includes a support frame and a plurality of support boards each detachably mounted on the support frame. The support frame includes a first support bracket, a second support bracket located opposite to the first support bracket, two connecting braces each pivotally mounted between the first side of the first support bracket and the first side of the second support bracket, and a connecting plate having a first side pivotally mounted on the second side of the first support bracket and a second side detachably mounted on the second side of the second support bracket. Thus, the shelving unit can be assembled and disassembled easily and quickly without using tools, thereby facilitating a user on saving a considerable amount of time and inconvenience to assemble the shelving unit. In addition, the shelving unit can be folded before assembly facilitates on reducing the cost of packaging, transportation and storage of the shelving unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Shih-Ming Lin
  • Patent number: 7703864
    Abstract: A rectilinear folded and glued container with tiered shelves has multiple shelf panels cut out of a front panel with which the shelf panels, and main container front, side and back panels are integrally connected. The container has an internally placed shelf-raising panel that is attached to the shelf panels as part of a fold and glue processing technique that produces a knocked down flat container to be erected. The shelf raising panel preferably is an integral panel that is separate from the main container panels so as to be relatively movable, and is affixed to the shelf panels. Displacing or translating the shelf-raising panel during erection of the container from its knocked-down-flat configuration articulates the shelves into position. The shelf raising panel can be captured between top and bottom ends of the erected container, thus fixing the erected container and articulated shelves in a rigid shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: McLean Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: James Moser
  • Patent number: 7677433
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a method of manufacturing containers such as shipping, display and display ready packaging, for example, and resulting containers and associated preassemblies and blanks are provided, which, when utilized, result in preassemblies that are more easily and quickly assembled into fully assembled containers. According to the invention, a primary flank is affixed to an auxiliary blank using adhesive applied to a second portion section of each of the plurality of divider sections included in the primary blank, such that, as the container is assembled, pressure on the auxiliary blank separates a first portion of each of the plurality of divider sections from second portion and carries each of the plurality of divider tabs to engage with corresponding lock slots of the first and/or second divider lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: York Container Company
    Inventor: Troy Little
  • Publication number: 20100051568
    Abstract: A one-piece, easily erected, collapsible cardboard display for merchandise. Shelves formed from its rear and front panels attach to a longitudinally displaceable center panel providing support for the device and facilitating assembly and disassembly thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Joshua R. Kalwat, Alan M. Groff
  • Patent number: 7665404
    Abstract: A foldable floral table has a foldable stand and a tabletop. The foldable stand has two leg assemblies and two articulated brackets. The leg assemblies connect pivotally to each other and each leg assembly has two legs and at least one crossbar. Each leg has a top support. The articulated brackets pivotally connect adjacent legs in different leg assemblies and selectively hold the leg assemblies in an expanded configuration or allow the leg assemblies to be folded. Each articulated bracket has two ends and a central joint. The tabletop is pivotally connected to the central joint of the articulated bracket and is held in place by the top supports of the legs when the leg assemblies are unfolded. With the pivotal connections between the leg assemblies, the articulated brackets and the tabletop, the floral table is folded to a minimum volume for convenient storage and transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Jui-Ju Yeh
  • Publication number: 20100006527
    Abstract: A one-piece, easily erected, collapsible cardboard display for merchandise. Shelves formed from the display's front panel are secured to a longitudinally displaceable sliding panel providing support for the device and facilitating assembly and disassembly thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Joshua R. Kalwat, Alan M. Groff
  • Patent number: 7635052
    Abstract: A demountable display module that is stored in the form of a briefcase is described; it comprises a base formed by panels; a cover demountably attached to the base; posts that are demountably to the frames of the side panels of the base; and a board demountably attached to the upper end of the posts. Within the base, there is a first shelf and a second shelf each of them is housed in the inner part of one of the side panels. Likewise, first and second support and securing means are provided to keep the shelves in horizontal position and to secure the shelves in vertical position when they are housed in the side panel to which they attach. The cover of the module is used as a container body to house the rest of the elements of the module and it includes a handle to transport the module in the form of a briefcase; likewise, the method to manufacture the module is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Inventors: Ricardo Ceballos-Godefroy, Herman Federico Neumann-Duran
  • Patent number: 7500574
    Abstract: A rack includes a rear wall and two side walls hinged to the rear wall to pivot toward one another when the rack is being collapsed. The side walls include brackets releasably supporting shelves. The shelves are made of metal wire and may be collapsed to a flat configuration and when erected, comprise a rectangular cubic structure. The rear wall has a bottom grid assembly pivotably mounted to the rear wall so that it may be pivoted downwardly when the rack is being opened and assembled, and may be pivoted upwardly to lie flat against the rear wall for storage and transport. The walls are made of a suitable wood or particle board material or lightweight metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventors: Harmon B. Miller, III, Wright Landrum Bunch
  • Publication number: 20090032349
    Abstract: A demountable display module that is stored in the form of a briefcase is described; it comprises a base formed by panels; a cover demountably attached to the base; posts that are demountably to the frames of the side panels of the base; and a board demountably attached to the upper end of the posts. Within the base, there is a first shelf and a second shelf each of them is housed in the inner part of one of the side panels. Likewise, first and second support and securing means are provided to keep the shelves in horizontal position and to secure the shelves in vertical position when they are housed in the side panel to which they attach. The cover of the module is used as a container body to house the rest of the elements of the module and it includes a handle to transport the module in the form of a briefcase; likewise, the method to manufacture the module is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Ricardo Ceballos-Godefroy, Herman Federico Neumann-Duran
  • Publication number: 20080314851
    Abstract: A portable desktop apparatus that can be easily and stably mounted to a piece of standard exercise equipment, set at a position desired by the user, and used to accommodate a laptop computer or other equipment. The apparatus is lightweight, adaptable, adjustable, made of durable material, and easily broken down for transport. The user of the apparatus may mount the apparatus to exercise equipment such as a treadmill in order to benefit from light exercise while conducting work-related tasks or other business. The user receives health benefits as a result and is able to burn calories while working as opposed to working in a stationary position and having to find other time for exercise, or forfeit the opportunity to exercise. The apparatus is equipped with safety features for improved stability. Proper use of the apparatus may provide long-term health benefits for its users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Jesse Dustin Jacoby
  • Publication number: 20080230501
    Abstract: The cooler support shelf is a rectangular platform having each of two corner sections of one side of the platform perpendicularly connected to separate vertical rails. The tops of the two rails are curved into hooks in the direction away from the platform. Diagonal support struts are connected from opposed sides of the platform to the lower part of each vertical rail. A horizontal support bar may extend between the connections of the diagonal support struts and the vertical rails. A hook and loop restraining strap is connected near the top of each vertical rail. The two straps can connect around the cooler to keep it in place on the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: David R. Gray
  • Publication number: 20080173602
    Abstract: A multi-shelf, collapsible display unit is provided. The shelving unit includes a base member including a rear panel, a pair of side panels, and a pair of front panels. Each of the pair of side panels include a fold line that extends longitudinally along each of the side panels. The shelving unit also includes at least one shelf member coupled to the base member. The shelf member includes a shelf panel, a plurality of support panels, and a locking panel. The plurality of support panels are coupled to the shelf panel and configured to support the shelf panel. The base member and the at least one shelf member are moveable between an erect position and a collapsed position. The locking panel is operably configured to removably engage at least one of the plurality of support panels to retain the shelving unit in an erect position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: David L. Field, John Q. Broerman
  • Publication number: 20080156755
    Abstract: A foldable wardrobe support (100) includes a first stand (1) and a second stand (2) faced each other. Each stand has a front post (3) and a rear post (4) upwardly extending therefrom and parallel to each other. Each rear post (4) has two first snap portions (9) formed thereon. A cross structure (5) is attached to the two rear posts (4) of first stand (1) and the second stand (2). The cross structure (5) has two rods pivoted to each other in the middle portions thereof. Each rod includes two opposite ends having a second snap portion formed thereon. Each second snap portion is snapped to a corresponding one of the first snap portions (9) to hold the cross structure (5) in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Chun-song Wang
  • Patent number: 7389887
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable shelf including a pair of shelf plates each having two folding members pivotally connected with each other by inner edges, a pair of side frames pivotally connecting the two plates to form a rectangular body, and a folding arrangement including two connecting guiders spacedly extended from the inner edges of the upper folding member to the inner edges of the lower folding member, and two reinforcement sliders which are pivotally coupled with the bottom frame and slidably mounted along the connecting guiders respectively, adapted to fold the foldable shelf between an unfolded position and a folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Inventor: Lin Liang
  • Publication number: 20080053942
    Abstract: A display device comprising a plurality of parallelepipeds (4) arranged in a stack, each parallelepiped having a resilient means (11) for urging it from a closed position, in which it lies generally flat, to a fully opened position, the structure being foldable from a first position as which the stack of parallelepipeds are fully open to a second position at which they are fully loaded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Marc Cox
  • Publication number: 20080030113
    Abstract: A shelf unit includes a back wall having first and second end sections. First and second side walls extend outwardly from and in general perpendicular relation to the end sections of the back wall. Each side wall includes at least one first slot. The back wall and first and second side walls are formed from a first board made of a corrugated material. At least one first shelf formed from a second board made of a corrugated material extends between the first and second side walls. The first shelf has opposing end sections which project through the first slot of each side wall for securing the first shelf to the first and second side walls without the need of associated fasteners. The first slot has the same shape as a cross-sectional shape of the first shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Benjamin F. Vail
  • Publication number: 20070272639
    Abstract: A unitary blank of injection molded plastic includes a back panel, first side panels hingedly connected to the back panel, a second side panel hingedly connected to the back panel, front panels hingedly connected to the second side panel, a cover panel hingedly connected to the front panels, and shelves hingedly connected to respective first side panels. To assemble the display, the panels are folded so that the back panel, the side panels, and the front panels surround an interior space, and the cover panel overlaps the first side panels. Latches are provided to retain the cover panel on the first side panels. Each shelf is folded to extend into the interior space, where it is supported by ledges on the second side panel and held in place by tabs which snap into slots. The shelves have tongues which extend forward of the front panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: Applied Merchandising Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Alexander
  • Patent number: 7261215
    Abstract: A foldable display stand having three opened side shelves is formed by two stepped side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel which are formed from a single geometrical figure formed in a single sheet material. The stand is foldable into a collapsed condition relative to two vertical fold lines formed on the side panel and located opposite to one another. The front panel will abut the rear panel when the stand is folded in the collapsed condition. The shelves are formed by a plurality of panels formed in an upper extension to the front panel and the rear panel. These panels are foldable relative to horizontal fold lines to form the three shelves resting horizontally on stepped upper edges of the side panels. Open end slots are formed in a free end edge of end panels of the front panel and rear panel, which are engageable with upper edges of the side panels for latching the opened side shelves securely in the horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: PopTech Ltd
    Inventors: Geoffrey Alan Moss, David Brian Minister
  • Patent number: 7256986
    Abstract: A keyboard-display assembly is mounted includes a tray for holding a keyboard that is moveably mounted within a rack. The display assembly is mounted to the tray and includes a first display support arm and second display support arm that support a display. The display assembly is moveable between a storage position and a viewing position where, in the storage position, the display is in a generally horizontal position with the screen face of the display facing downward and positioned forward of the keyboard within the tray. In the viewing position, the display assembly rotated into a generally vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Tiffany J. Williams, Clarence L. Langlinais, Daniel G. Lee, Wayne E. McKinnon, Robert J. Neville, Jr., Eric C. Wobig, Randolph D. Gray
  • Patent number: 7080640
    Abstract: A portable cooking grill that is configured with a collapsible frame having telescoping legs and a pair of frame sections that extend outwardly to allow the user to adjust the height of the grilling surface and the size of the frame is disclosed. Each frame section has a pair of telescoping legs pivotally connected to the ends of side support rails which support a grill insert, having a pair of foldably connected grill sections, that forms the grilling surface. The legs include a securing mechanism suitable for securing the legs at the height desired by the user. The side support rails slidably engage grill supports located at the sides of the grill insert to extend the position of the legs outwardly. A locking mechanism locks the legs in either their upstanding or folded positions. A slidable connecting mechanism locks the legs in or between the retracted and extended positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Inventors: Larry E. Sanders, Heidi M. Sanders
  • Patent number: 7007615
    Abstract: A collapsible shelf unit has a three-sided frame made of a single sheet of foldable material and separate shelves which are hinged to the sides and rear of the frame so that the shelf unit can be collapsed to a substantially flat state by folding the shelves up against the rear of the back and folding the sides inward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Bevan E. Grueneberg
  • Patent number: 6966447
    Abstract: An upright display stand for mounting a hanging display tray erected from a corrugated paperboard blank. The display stand includes rectangular front panel having a locking slot for engagement of a transverse brace with the upper edge of the front panel including spaced apart notches for the engagement of hooks on the back of the hanging display tray. The display stand also includes a first integral side panel and a second integral side panel of generally triangular configuration and a rear panel. The upper end of the rear panel includes an integral brace section which folds downwardly and inwardly to engage the locking slot formed in the front panel to create the transverse brace. The display stand, when fully assembled, is generally rigid and stable and well suited to support a hanging display tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Hiltke, Wayne Schultz
  • Patent number: 6929133
    Abstract: A retail display system and related methods. A plastic strut is unitarily-formed with and depends from a header. The strut has a vertical array of engagement features. A plurality of product-holding elements are each engaged to an associated feature of the engagement features to secure the elements to the strut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Mechtronics Corporation
    Inventors: Edward R. Knapp, III, Arthur R. Martin, Christopher S. Anderson, Richard J. Fellinger
  • Patent number: 6871750
    Abstract: A foldable display stand having three opened side shelves is formed by two stepped side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel which are formed from a single geometrical figure formed in a single sheet material. The stand is foldable into a collapsed condition relative to two vertical fold lines formed on the side panel and located opposite to one another. The front panel will abut the rear panel when the stand is folded in the collapsed condition. The shelves are formed by a plurality of panels formed in an upper extension to the front panel and the rear panel. These panels are foldable relative to horizontal fold lines to form the three shelves resting horizontally on stepped upper edges of the side panels. Open end slots are formed in a free end edge of end panels of the front panel and rear panel, which are engageable with upper edges of the side panels for latching the opened side shelves securely in the horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Inventors: Geoffrey Alan Moss, David Brian Minister
  • Patent number: 6851564
    Abstract: A folding frame comprises four vertical legs and at least one shelf pivotally connected to each of the four vertical legs, each shelf being capable of folding vertically upward. The folding frame further comprises two support beams positioned beneath and on opposite ends of each shelf, each support beam being pivotally connected to two of the four vertical legs and capable of folding horizontally inward. The folding frame is moveable between an extended position with each shelf being horizontal and supported by two of the support beams, and a collapsed position with each shelf being folded vertically upward and the support beams being folded horizontally inward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventor: Kelvin Kin-Chung Ng
  • Publication number: 20040251223
    Abstract: A foldable display stand having three opened side shelves is formed by two stepped side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel which are formed from a single geometrical figure formed in a single sheet material. The stand is foldable into a collapsed condition relative to two vertical fold lines formed on the side panel and located opposite to one another. The front panel will abut the rear panel when the stand is folded in the collapsed condition. The shelves are formed by a plurality of panels formed in an upper extension to the front panel and the rear panel. These panels are foldable relative to horizontal fold lines to form the three shelves resting horizontally on stepped upper edges of the side panels. Open end slots are formed in a free end edge of end panels of the front panel and rear panel, which are engageable with upper edges of the side panels for latching the opened side shelves securely in the horizontal position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Geoffrey Alan Moss, David Brian Minister
  • Publication number: 20040238469
    Abstract: A folding frame comprises four vertical legs and at least one shelf pivotally connected to each of the four vertical legs, each shelf being capable of folding vertically upward. The folding frame further comprises two support beams positioned beneath and on opposite ends of each shelf, each support beam being pivotally connected to two of the four vertical legs and capable of folding horizontally inward. The folding frame is moveable between an extended position with each shelf being horizontal and supported by two of the support beams, and a collapsed position with each shelf being folded vertically upward and the support beams being folded horizontally inward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Kelvin Kin-Chung Ng
  • Patent number: 6811233
    Abstract: A foldable workbench provides ergonomic and flat horizontal working surfaces that can be folded vertically to occupy less space when desired. The top shelf may fold downwardly and provide a working space for arms and shoulders. The middle space is generally disposed at waist or hip height to provide arm and shoulder space while also providing an object against which a person might lean in order to provide stability, steady themselves, and work upon objects present on the middle shelf. The lower shelf has room for a person's shins or feet, especially when leaning against the middle shelf. The foldable workstation has a generally thin profile when folded up against a wall or other similar vertical support. The folded panels of the foldable workbench provide protection for tools hanging vertically on a pegboard or the like adjacent the upper folded panel. Similarly, foldable shelves provide horizontal storage or stowage space when needed yet fold vertically to occupy less space when so desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: CanAm Marketing Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen R. Packer
  • Patent number: 6758352
    Abstract: A collapsible display structure and a shelf module for insertion therein are provided. The display structure includes a back panel and a first and second wing panel that are connected to the back panel and are movable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. The interior surface of the wing panels includes guides for receiving a shelf module. The shelf modules include a frame and a merchandise-receiving portion for holding an item of merchandise to be displayed. The shelf modules further include guide-engaging elements for engaging the guides on the display structure. The shelf module includes a locking device that is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position the locking device prevents the shelf module from being removed from the display structure. In the unlocked position the locking device allows the shelf module to be removed from the display structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: 90034174 Quebec Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Gervasi
  • Publication number: 20040118792
    Abstract: A foldable bookcase made up of two units comprising: (a) first and second units, each unit having a set of uniform sized shelves rigidly secured in spaced-apart parallel relation to and between a pair of opposed parallel, uniform-sized sideboards; (b) means for pivotally securing said first unit to said second unit to permit said first unit to be supported on said second unit with the side boards thereof aligned and also permits the back of said first unit to be folded against the back of said second unit with the side boards thereof aligned; and (c) wherein the relation of said first and second sets of shelves is such as to cause the positions of individual ones of said second set of shelves to be offset from the positions of individual ones of said first set of shelves when said first and second units are in a folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventor: Stephen J. Herring
  • Patent number: 6752280
    Abstract: A collapsible shelving display, preferably fabricated at least in part, from corrugated paperboard. Side wall assemblies are hingedly connected to a back wall to form a stand. The stand includes foldable shelf support members that are inserted into receptacles cut out of the inner panels of the side wall assemblies. Shelves are pivotably attached to the back wall, and swingable between positions substantially parallel to the back wall to positions oblique or perpendicular to the back wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Stone Container Corporation
    Inventor: Robert George Dye
  • Patent number: 6715623
    Abstract: A collapsible shelving display is preferably fabricated, at least in part, from corrugated paperboard. Side wall assemblies are hingedly connected to a back wall to form a stand. The stand includes foldable shelf support members that are formed from portions cut from the back wall and partially cut from inner panels of the side wall assemblies. Shelves are pivotably attached to the back wall, and swingable between positions substantially parallel to the back wall to positions oblique or perpendicular to the back wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Stone Container Corporation
    Inventor: John Quintin Broerman
  • Publication number: 20040011753
    Abstract: A modular point-of-purchase display system is provided with a base in which open-fronted trays are inserted, and an alternative base in which open-fronted trays are stacked onto a base having an inclined, L-shaped profile, when observed from the side, the trays being wider than the base surface upon which they rest. Vertical extensions are provided, for increasing the stacking capacity of each of the bases. Two tray sizes are provided, ones having a shallow depth, and ones having substantially greater depth. Front extensions are provided for the bases, in both modes, for accommodating trays having substantially greater depth. Trays are provided with interior wall components that enable the user to select between several alternative tray interior configurations, to accommodate products being displayed, products having different dimensions, and to accommodate products having different row and/or stack counts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: David L. Field, Jeffrey G. Harpring, James A. Betsch
  • Publication number: 20040004048
    Abstract: A portable, foldable display apparatus that can be folded into a structure that is approximately one foot wide so that it can be easily stored. The apparatus is fitted with wheels so that the apparatus can be easily moved once it has been set up. An optional telescoping advertisement sign is provided. Multiple levels of display surfaces are provided. The apparatus can be used to display floral arrangements or other articles. The apparatus can be easily manufactured with display surfaces having different shapes to accommodate different merchandize.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Marcy Britigan
  • Publication number: 20030226811
    Abstract: The invention is directed towards installation free death care merchandise display units. The display unit comprises a main display made of a plurality of side wing wall panels movably connected to a wall panel. Thus, the side wing wall panels and the back wall panel maintain each other in an upright position when the display unit is in a set up, displaying state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventor: Dennis J. Riga
  • Publication number: 20030209507
    Abstract: A collapsible shelving display, preferably fabricated at least in part, from corrugated paperboard. Side wall assemblies are hingedly connected to a back wall to form a stand. The stand includes foldable shelf support members that are inserted into receptacles cut out of the inner panels of the side wall assemblies. Shelves are pivotably attached to the back wall, and swingable between positions substantially parallel to the back wall to positions oblique or perpendicular to the back wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Robert George Dye
  • Patent number: 6637609
    Abstract: A portable storage apparatus that suspends from a stationary object and neatly collapses into a compact form for easy storage and transport, consisting of fabric backing with a tapered top end housing four rigid shelves evenly spaced in front with four support rods attached to shelves providing rigid support and secure attachment to the fabric backing along with locking mechanisms under each shelf to maintain a horizontal angle and enhance shelf stability. A continuous cord passes through holes on one side of rigid shelves, through a back support bar, through grommets, forming a loop with hook, and back down the other side. The suspension allows for adjustable hanging height along with additional stability and support. Once unfolded in a hanging position, two support rods slide into vertical support rod access channels sewn into fabric backing along either side in the back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Dale Stevens
  • Patent number: 6629726
    Abstract: A storage apparatus is provided that attaches to a vehicle seat backrest and that includes a frame and a pair of elongated panels pivotally secured to the frame in adjacent, vertically spaced-apart relationship, wherein each elongated panel is movable between an operative, generally horizontal, position and a stored, generally vertical position. The elongated panels may be in adjacent, face-to-face relationship when in respective stored positions. The elongated panels may be in adjacent, generally coplanar relationship when in respective stored positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Collins & Aikman Products Co.
    Inventor: Kent E. Johnston
  • Patent number: 6612669
    Abstract: A collapsible shelf unit has a three-sided frame made of a single sheet of foldable material and separate shelves which are hinged to the sides and rear of the frame so that the shelf unit can be collapsed to a substantially flat state by folding the shelves up against the rear of the back and folding the sides inward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Bevan E. Grueneberg
  • Publication number: 20030160015
    Abstract: A collapsible shelving display, preferably fabricated at least in part, from corrugated paperboard. Side wall assemblies are hingedly connected to a back wall to form a stand. The stand includes foldable shelf support members that are formed from portions cut from the back wall and partially cut from inner panels of the side wall assemblies. Shelves are pivotably attached to the back wall, and swingable between positions substantially parallel to the back wall to positions oblique or perpendicular to the back wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: John Quintin Broerman
  • Publication number: 20030121872
    Abstract: A collapsible display structure and a shelf module for insertion therein are provided. The display structure includes a back panel and a first and second wing panel that are connected to the back panel and are movable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. The interior surface of the wing panels includes guides for receiving a shelf module. The shelf modules include a frame and a merchandise-receiving portion for holding an item of merchandise to be displayed. The shelf modules further include guide-engaging elements for engaging the guides on the display structure. The shelf module includes a locking device that is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position the locking device prevents the shelf module from being removed from the display structure. In the unlocked position the locking device allows the shelf module to be removed from the display structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventor: Paul Gervasi
  • Patent number: 6578717
    Abstract: An inexpensive, portable desktop bookcase is an open-sided carton suitable for holding a small number of books. The desktop bookcase allows the books to be portably stored together on the desktop, conveniently accessible, removable and replaceable. The bookcase carton is formed from folding a two-dimensional production blank, resulting in a storage unit which is suitable for its desktop purpose, as well as for transporting books from one location to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas C. Pickett
  • Patent number: RE41763
    Abstract: A folding frame comprises four vertical legs and at least one shelf pivotally connected to each of the four vertical legs, each shelf being capable of folding vertically upward. The folding frame further comprises two support beams positioned beneath and on opposite ends of each shelf, each support beam being pivotally connected to two of the four vertical legs and capable of folding horizontally inward. The folding frame is moveable between an extended position with each shelf being horizontal and supported by two of the support beams, and a collapsed position with each shelf being folded vertically upward and the support beams being folded horizontally inward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Oasis Concepts
    Inventor: Kelvin Kin-Chung Ng