Shelves Patents (Class 211/153)
  • Publication number: 20130112640
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shelf system or assembly, and a shelf module therefore. The shelf module defines a pair of substantially parallel, lengthwise extending edges and a pair of substantially parallel end edges, and comprises an array of lengthwise extending slats spaced apart across the width of the module, and an array of spaced apart ribs extending between these slats which are spaced apart along the length of the module, at least a pair of the slats having outwardly and oppositely directed partition retaining connection means at or toward an upper edge thereof, between which a portion of a partition can be secured. Each of an associated partition, display strip, shelf connector module and shelf end module are also disclosed, where each of these is for removable attachment to the shelf module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Brett John Desmond
  • Publication number: 20130098856
    Abstract: A dual function shelf unit has identical support columns, horizontal shelf-supporting beams adjustably-mounted on the columns for vertical shelf adjustment and one or more hooks also mountable on at least one column. The columns have apertures with complementary apertures having opposed inclined edges for accepting a beam-end bracket from either side of the column and tabs for accepting mounting flanges of hooks. Both beam-end brackets and hooks are each mounted in two vertically-spaced apertures. Vertically adjustable shelf and hook storage is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Edsal Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: ANTHONY J. TROYNER, Antonio Luis Escalante, David J. Wojtowicz, Mitchell Liss
  • Publication number: 20130088136
    Abstract: An adjustable refrigerator shelf assembly receives electrical power through a loosely draped conductor held within a pocket on one side of the shelf assembly. The shelf assembly may include a detent mechanism allowing adjustment of the shelf assembly upward and downward by successive lifting and lowering of the shelf without direct manipulation of a detent or a lock allowing both the detent mechanism and conductor to be wholly covered at all times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Alberto Bassi, Marco Sclip
  • Publication number: 20130081311
    Abstract: A modular product display system comprising a first horizontal shelf having opposing ends; two or more display panels disposed on a top surface of said first horizontal shelf; one or more side walls, each having a height and supporting each opposing end of said shelf; wherein said display panels are modular and each comprise a rear panel perpendicularly disposed to a bottom panel suitable for product placement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventor: The Procter & Gamble Company
  • Publication number: 20130062299
    Abstract: A freestanding display rack for supporting and displaying product at a point of sale comprises a pair of spaced apart side panels. A back panel is attached to the side panels by interfitting tabs and notches along adjacent edges of the back panel and the side panels. A plurality of shelves extends between and supported at their opposite ends on the side panels by mechanical interlocking means engaged between the shelves and the side panels. The mechanical interlocking means comprises a slot formed through the side panels adjacent each of the shelves and a tongue projecting outwardly from each end of the shelves. The tongues extend through the respective slot in the side panels and being folded against an outer surface of the respective side panel. A graphics header extends above the shelves and side panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventor: TRAVIS E. BEATY
  • Publication number: 20130056434
    Abstract: There is disclosed a versatile storage and shelving system. A plurality of specialized, sturdy, lightweight, integrally molded main panels (10) are provided, which may be hanged upon a hanger track (16) mounted upon a vertical wall (15). The main panels (10) are shaped to define shelf ledges (26) therein upon which shelves (18, 20) may be easily but securely placed. Defined in the fronts of the panels (10) are one or more wardrobe hooks (22) into which wardrobe rods (14, 14?) may be placed. Special hook bodies (53, 120) for the wardrobe rods (14, 14?) and flange elements (44, 47) for the panel wardrobe hooks (22) promote secure engagement of the wardrobe rods (14, 14?) with respective pairs of panels (10). A wardrobe rod (14?) is telescopically adjustable, and special hook body (120) adds versatility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Constance Artigues, Eric E. Scott, Dan E. Jensen
  • Publication number: 20130048588
    Abstract: A shelving system having tubular frame members and plastic shelves, the shelves having frame receiving regions for receiving ends of the frame members. The shelves and frame members are connectable by insertion of the frame members into the frame receiving regions to form an openly configured, assembled shelving unit in which the shelves are connected to one another in vertically spaced relationship by the frame members. The shelving system has at least one closure member. The assembled shelving system and the at least one closure member both have an integrally molded connector structure. The integrally molded connector structures enable the at least one molded plastic closure member to be connected to the assembled shelving unit after the shelving unit has been assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: THE STANLEY WORKS ISRAEL LTD.
    Inventors: Gil Vilkomirski, Zvika Fraiman
  • Patent number: 8376483
    Abstract: A rotatable shelf apparatus and a refrigerator having the same. The refrigerator having the rotatable shelf apparatus includes a main body in which a storage space is formed, a rotatable shelf provided in the storage space to be rotated in a vertical direction, and a rotation supporting unit fixedly provided in the storage space to rotatably support the rotatable shelf. Therefore, it is possible to control the height of the storage space, to reduce the number of times of attaching and detaching the shelf in accordance with the size of accommodated food items, and to effectively utilize the storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Jae-Hun Jung
  • Publication number: 20130037505
    Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: SSW Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventor: SSW Holding Company, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130032560
    Abstract: A shelving system including brackets and shelves suspended by flexible or rigid straps from various types of shelving. The shelving system includes two frames that may include wire for forming ends of the shelving system. Each frame includes a shelf supporting element including first and second shelf rod receiving elements. A shelf is provided that includes first and second spaced rods. The rod receiving elements are configured to receive and support the rods. In another embodiment, a shelving system includes at least two brackets that are configured to engage a fixed shelf, and at least one rigid strap depending from each bracket. Two frames are each associated with and releaseably attached to one of the rigid straps and include a shelf supporting element including a shelf retaining portion. A shelf is supported by the shelf supporting element and is retained in place with the shelf retaining portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael GREGORY, Robert John WARNER, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130020272
    Abstract: A track shelving system comprising a frame having vertical posts and horizontal beams extending between the posts, a support assembly comprising brackets connected to the beams and tracks, with each of the tracks being connected to at least two of the brackets, and a shelving assembly comprising a pair of vertical walls, a top wall, and horizontal shelves removably attached to the vertical walls. Each of the horizontal shelves is able to be positioned in a plurality of vertical positions to the vertical walls. The top wall is connected to top edges of the vertical walls. The shelving assembly includes a pair of rods connected to the top wall by straps. The pair of rods are configured to be moved along the tracks to allow the shelving assembly to be moved to a selected horizontal position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: Ronald KROPVELD
  • Publication number: 20130008865
    Abstract: A display fixture is disclosed. In one embodiment, a display fixture comprises a plurality of shelves and a plurality of posts supporting the plurality of shelves. Each shelf may comprise a panel, a plurality of apertures formed in the panel and a plurality of walls extending upwardly from the panel and forming a perimeter of the panel. Each post may comprise a shoulder, a columnar member extending from the shoulder, a seat disposed opposite the shoulder and comprising a cavity configured to receive a columnar member from another post, an elongate body disposed between and joining the shoulder and the seat, and a skirt extending from the body and surrounding the seat. The skirt and the seat may define a tapered recess, which may expand to receive a portion of the panel walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Samuel Yuehli Su
  • Patent number: 8333448
    Abstract: A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a shelf member provided in the refrigerator; a position setting member positioning the shelf member at the set height; a guide member maintaining the connection state of the shelf member and the position setting member; and a rise induction mechanism allowing the shelf member to be raised by stages as connected with the position setting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: LG Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jong-Seok Yoon, Anthony Ogg
  • Publication number: 20120305510
    Abstract: A modular rack and kit of parts for constructing a modular rack may be dimensioned to vary width and depth for different applications in different rooms. Retention accessories, including article hooks, extension cross members and shelves, each have attachment portions with mating cross-sectional profiles corresponding to the rack members engage the rack members circumferentially. The retention accessories are selectively reconfigurable for evolving storage needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventor: Jack Martin
  • Publication number: 20120304592
    Abstract: A decking member can have a plurality of panels each with first and second side supports. The plurality of panels can each have a plurality of slots and optional hooks. A shelving system has a frame and at least one decking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: James McKinney, William Trover
  • Publication number: 20120292276
    Abstract: A portable shelving unit comprising a backboard; a top shelf attached to a bottom portion of the backboard, where the top shelf extends perpendicular to the backboard; a set of suspension cords attached to the lateral ends of the top shelf, where the set of suspension cords extend the length of the portable shelving unit; a plurality of shelves positioned beneath the top shelf, where the plurality of shelves are suspended from the set of suspension cords by threading the set of suspension cords through a set of holes positioned at the lateral ends of the plurality of shelves; and a plurality of adjusters attached beneath the plurality of shelves wherein the plurality of adjusters secure the plurality of shelves along the set of suspension cords.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: Timothy Hoch
  • Publication number: 20120234786
    Abstract: An assembly shelf includes a post that includes two main post sections and a connection section that connects the main post sections, a plurality of through-holes being formed in the connection section along a longitudinal direction, a pair of connection members, each of the pair of connection members including a first engagement section that engages the post, and a second engagement section that engages a shelf board member, and a shelf board member that includes a third engagement section that is formed approximately at each corner and engages the second engagement section, the pair of connection members and the shelf board member being positioned within the range that corresponds to half of the post in the lateral direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Takashi SHINOZAKI
  • Publication number: 20120234785
    Abstract: An assembly shelf includes a post that includes two main post sections and a connection section that connects the main post sections, a plurality of through-holes being formed in the connection section along a longitudinal direction, a pair of connection members, each of the pair of connection members including a first engagement section that engages the post, and a second engagement section that engages a shelf board member, and a shelf board member that includes a third engagement section that is formed approximately at each corner and engages the second engagement section, the pair of connection members and the shelf board member being positioned within the range that corresponds to half of the post in the lateral direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Takashi SHINOZAKI
  • Publication number: 20120234784
    Abstract: An assembly shelf includes a post that includes two main post sections and a connection section that connects the main post sections, a plurality of through-holes being formed in the connection section along a longitudinal direction, a pair of connection members, each of the pair of connection members including a first engagement section that engages the post, and a second engagement section that engages a shelf board member, and a shelf board member that includes a third engagement section that is formed approximately at each corner and engages the second engagement section, the pair of connection members and the shelf board member being positioned within the range that corresponds to half of the post in the lateral direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Takashi Shinozaki
  • Publication number: 20120228253
    Abstract: A method for producing an article by injection molding, the method comprising molding a first type component of the article in a first mold plate of a first double-sided mold; substantially parallel to molding the first type component, molding a second type component of the article in a first mold plate of a second double-sided mold; substantially parallel to molding the first and the second type components, molding a welding seam bonding together a first type component positioned in a second mold plate of the first double-sided mold, and a second type component positioned in a second mold plate of the second double-sided mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: KETER PLASTIC LTD
    Inventor: Efraim Haimoff
  • Publication number: 20120205327
    Abstract: A particularly styled shelf of a simplified design has a unique structure and appearance from a minimum of components. The shelf may be both stackable, one shelf upon the other, for the storage of goods, and can be easily nested into a compact state, when shelves are desired to be stored or shipped. Each of the shelves has a platform with spaced apart planks upon transverse ribs, and the platform provides a smooth transition for ready storage of goods. Each shelf has two closed loop wire legs, at each end, and the legs elevate the shelf when upon another shelf or a surface. The downward end of each leg has a foot portion of less width than the handle. The foot portions may be inserted through the handle to furnish interconnection of stacked shelves, even when subject to a lifting force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Michael L. Gusdorf
  • Patent number: 8240791
    Abstract: A container for forming an interior space within a refrigerating device that can be accessed via a door opening of the refrigerating device including a plurality of blanks forming a plurality of walls, a cooled goods support base, and a support rail such that the height of the cooled goods support is adjustably settable. A joint is formed between a blank forming the first side wall and a blank forming the rear wall, and the joint is at least partly concealed behind the support rail relative to a view into the refrigerating device through the door opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Benz, Alexander Görz, Hans-Philipp Reitz
  • Publication number: 20120199541
    Abstract: A knock-down shelving unit is composed of four identical short panels, each having a slot extending perpendicularly from the middle of one edge to an inner end half way across the panel, and at least four longer panels, each having three similar slots. The parts of the panels extending from the inner ends of the slots to the opposite edges serve as connecting elements. The panels are interlocked by engaging the slots and connecting elements to form a lattice. In the lattice, where an end of a panel meets the end of another panel, a tongue formed on the end of each panel fits a recess formed in the end of the other panel. In an eight panel shelving unit, only two kinds of panels are required. In a shelving unit composed of ten or more panels, only three kinds of panels are required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Stephanie Brick
  • Publication number: 20120152876
    Abstract: A modular display unit that may be assembled without tools and without attachment hardware includes two or more shelves having spaced-apart elongate apertures, and two or more pairs of upright members. Each of the pairs of upright members extend through two or more of the elongate apertures. The upright members may include notches or other features that are configured to engage the associated shelf. One or more wedges extend through the elongate apertures between each of the pairs of upright members, and urge the upright members against the shelf. Optionally, one or more dowels slidably engage apertures in the shelves to provide a back support for display items. The shelves may optionally include a longitudinal groove along an upper surface to support display items such as compact and/or digital video disk cases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: William G. Stroud
  • Publication number: 20120097630
    Abstract: A modular shelf system comprising: at least one shelf board defined between a first side end, a second side end, a front end, and a rear end, and having an upwardly facing surface and a downwardly facing surface, and having a space to display products on the upwardly facing surface; and at least one middle side wall which is configured to divide the space to display products between the first and second side end of the shelf board, wherein the middle side wall has at least one slit which is configured to accept the shelf board, and wherein the middle wall is configured to move laterally while accepting the shelf board through the slit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: Jackson (Chi-Yu) Wang
  • Publication number: 20120091088
    Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly including an elongated frame and a first shelf and a second shelf attached to the frame. The frame has a first end and a second end, and generally extends in a first plane. At least a portion of the first and second shelves extends in a second plane generally perpendicular to the first plane. The first and second shelves are separately transversely movable in the second plane relative to the frame. The shelf assembly is in an open position when the first and second shelves are transversely moved away and spaced apart from each other in the second plane, a generally vacant space is formed between the first and second shelves. The shelf assembly is in a closed position when the first and second shelves are positioned proximate to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: ZENITH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin DIDEHVAR, Joseph VACCARO
  • Publication number: 20120091085
    Abstract: A storage apparatus includes an elongate support rod pivotally mounted to a roof or ceiling structure for movement between a storage configuration adjacent and generally parallel to a ceiling and an extended configuration generally perpendicular to the ceiling. Upper and lower support members are attached to the support rod and are configured to removably hold items such as fishing rods. The support apparatus includes a capture member also mounted to the ceiling structure for releasably holding the support rod at the storage configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: William E. Kern
  • Publication number: 20120085714
    Abstract: Wire-grid walls attachable to a stand or tool holding apparatus are configured to receive material holding apparatus, e.g., shelf baskets, disc holders, box holders, hooks, etc. The material holding apparatus may be configured to hold various material in an organized, open, and unobstructed manner to provide convenient access to the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Innovative Tools & Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Bryan T. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8127692
    Abstract: A structure for racking substrates includes first to fourth main legs isolated from one another at intervals wider than widths of both long sides and both short sides of a substrate, first to fourth protrusions respectively protruded from the first to fourth main legs in a direction of the long sides or the short sides of the substrate, a first side support bar coupled to the first and second protrusions and supporting an edge of one long side or one short side of the substrate, a second side support bar coupled to the third and fourth protrusions and supporting an edge of the other long side or the other short side of the substrate, at least one auxiliary leg disposed between the first and second main legs, or the second and third main legs, or the third and fourth main legs, or the fourth and first main legs, and at least two central support bars coupled to the auxiliary leg, extended parallel to the long sides or the short sides of the substrate, and supporting a central portion of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Lee-Ho Choi
  • Publication number: 20120031867
    Abstract: A vertical lift system provides an ergonomic system for raising and lowering a lift carriage which contains non-slidable and/or slidable shelves. By having interchangeable modular raceways providing electrical, liquid, vacuum, gas and/or data delivery systems, equipment and appliances can be easily connected to these delivery systems without interfering with the up/down movement of the vertical lift carriage. The vertical lift system also includes a height adjustable work surface which can be raised/lowered based on an individual's personal preference. Some of the shelves can be manually extended or electronically controlled. The vertical lift system also allows the monitoring, processing and collecting of data from multiple pieces of equipment. The vertical lift system can connect to local and global networks and systems, such as the Internet or other communication systems or networks, other shared equipment, and can monitor alarm and environment data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Rand D. Weyler, Stephenie K. Strogney, Richard R. Curran
  • Publication number: 20120027546
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for storage, which includes a warehouse rack containing shelves (14) located on columns, a handling machine movable to the designated shelf of the warehouse rack, and a handling device capable of placing goods or a storing device (30) for storing goods on the shelves (14) or taking them down from the shelves (14) and moving them to a designated location. A passive lifting device (240) is associated with the warehouse rack (10) and the handling machine (100) is formed as a locomotive handling machine capable of moving on a designated path, and the handling device (130) is located on the handling machine (100), and on the handling machine (100), there is an active lifting device (200), which can be coupled with the passive lifting device (240) and forward the handling machine (100) to the designated shelf in cooperation with the passive lifting device (240).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Antal Zombori
  • Publication number: 20120000873
    Abstract: A variable configuration shelving apparatus including shelf-supporting reversible beams. In one position, beam top edges are flush with a shelf thereon. In another position, the beams form upstanding lips about a shelf. Beam structure is included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Edsal Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Fitzgerald, David J. Wojtowicz, Thomas St. Germain, Mitchell Liss, Al Dunaj
  • Publication number: 20120000872
    Abstract: A convertible, multiple function shelf unit includes shelves which can be supported horizontally or on an incline and having opposed edge members extending from the shelf. When horizontal, these members define a trough-like configuration with apexes extending outwardly from shelf edges. When the shelf is inverted, these apexes fit over opposed and vertically spaced braces to support the shelf in an inclined position. The distance between the apexes is greater than the distance between the shelf edge inboard of the extended members to accommodate the greater distance between opposed support braces when respectively vertically spaced, as opposed to residing in the same horizontal plane to support a shelf in a horizontal position. A shelf comprises one shelf member or, alternatively, a plurality of independent shelf members. Accessory bins and screens are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Edsal Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Troyner, David J. Wojtowicz, Thomas St. Germain, Mitchell Liss, Al Dunaj
  • Publication number: 20110290750
    Abstract: A rack has a frame and a plurality of shelves. Each shelf has an enclosing frame member that has two first sides connected by two second sides, a connecting bar that connects the first sides at about the center of the first sides, a plurality of slots provided on the inner surfaces of the second sides, and a plurality of slats, each slat having opposing ends that are fitted into opposing slots at the second sides, and with each slat being connected to the connecting bar. At least one connector is provided for removably connecting each shelf to a portion of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Gary M. Lim
  • Publication number: 20110253659
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of pultruded vertical posts and horizontal traverses. The horizontal traverses are coupled to the vertical posts by means of a bifurcated collar that are placed on each vertical post. Each horizontal traverse includes an end piece which is configured to couple to both halves of the bifurcated collar. Each half of the bifurcated collar comprises a wedge shaped design such that when a load is placed on the traverse, forces are applied to the bifurcated collar that squeezes each half of the collar together more tightly around the vertical post. The traverses may be coupled to one or both sides of the vertical post to allow the shelving system to be extended as far as the user desires in any lateral direction. The shelving system may also be extended in a perpendicular or other angular direction by means of a wedge shaped corner connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: CAMBRO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles W. Jarvis, Johannes Le, Fred Gates, Jorge Baez, Herbert Hense
  • Publication number: 20110220602
    Abstract: In a shelf to twin-post support assembling structure for sectional rack, the sectional rack includes at least two side support frames and at least two shelves, the shelves are provided at four corners with fastening connectors for engaging with front and rear twin-post supports of the side support frames, and the shelf to twin-post support assembling structure includes transverse metal bars connected to lower front and lower rear end of every shelf as well as a movable bracket rotatably connected to each of two lateral ends of the transverse metal bars. The movable brackets have upper ends connected to the transverse metal bars of the shelves and lower ends to the twin-post supports of the side support frames to provide a sideward support effect between the shelves and the side support frames, so that the sectional rack has increased structural strength without wobbling under a sideward external force applied thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Protrend Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Henry Chen
  • Patent number: 8002368
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a housing having a cooled interior space. At least one drawer is disposed in the interior space for storing bottles in an inclined or horizontal position. The drawer has a frame with two opposite sides. The drawer also has a plurality of rods to be releasably mounted parallel to and spaced apart from one another between the two opposite sides of the frame at selectable distances from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Benitsch, Rainer Brachert, Hans Haas, Christian Mayershofer
  • Publication number: 20110198306
    Abstract: The method for constructing a shelf assembly in a locker having on each side thereof a generally vertically extending longitudinal lip, the lip on one side of the locker hingedly mounting a locker door, comprises the steps of: providing a first sidewall having in an inner sidewall surface thereof a transverse slot located generally midway between upper and lower ends of the sidewall and an inner shoulder at the upper end of the sidewall and a second sidewall having in an inner sidewall surface thereof a transverse slot located generally midway between the upper and lower ends of the sidewall and an inner shoulder at the upper end of the sidewall a first shelf and a second shelf: Inserting the first sidewalls in the locker against a sidewall of the locker; Inserting the second sidewall in the locker higher than the first sidewall and holding the second sidewall at that higher position while the first shelf is inserted at an angle but with side edges of the shelf generally aligned with the slots; lowering the s
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas Moritz, Ian Moritz
  • Publication number: 20110174753
    Abstract: The present disclosure therefore provides a stackable transport frame for transporting items. The transport frame includes a plurality of stackable tiers, wherein each of the tiers has a pair of support tracks disposed in spaced parallel relation with each other and are fixedly coupled by a plurality of track supports disposed substantially transversely to the longitudinal length of the support tracks. A plurality of coupling platforms are fixedly attached proximate an end of each support track of each of the stackable tiers, such that each of the coupling platforms is disposed at a corner of each of the stackable tiers. Each of the coupling platforms also has a pair of opposed couplings extending perpendicularly upwardly and downwardly relative to the plane of the stackable tier to which the coupling platform is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Matthew Pinto, David Pinto
  • Publication number: 20110168651
    Abstract: A shelving system and components thereof is disclosed. Preferably, the shelving system is a reverse cantilever shelf mounting system, wherein one or more shelves are supported by and extend rearwardly from an inner face of upright vertical standards. The vertical standards are of two piece construction having a triangular cross-sectional shape and an inner face having vertically oriented slots along its length for mounting shelf brackets. Tensioned cross braces lock together welded side frames of the shelving system. A base facia or “kick plate” panel may be mounted to the base of the shelving system frame, and optional open-sided rod bookstops mate with punched out mounts that are integral with the shelf top surface to securely mount the bookstop to the shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Demco, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Stenftenagel, Salvatore S. Graziano, Otto B. Schieber, Rick K. Joutras
  • Patent number: 7967155
    Abstract: A rack for an appliance that can stack upon another rack. The rack includes a support platform having a support frame and a plurality of elongated support wires that form a support surface. The rack also includes a plurality of downwardly depending leg sections that can include a shoulder portion and a foot portion located below the shoulder portion. The rack also includes at least one cross member that can cooperate with the support platform to form a reception area that can receive a foot portion of a superjacent rack. In addition or alternatively, at least one reception area can be located vertically above a foot portion. In addition or alternatively, each foot portion includes an upturned portion. In addition or alternatively, the shoulder portion can enable the rack to be supported by a subjacent rack located within an interior cavity of an appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Carolina Klingspor, Maureen Donoho, James Hughes
  • Publication number: 20110132854
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a product display shelf apparatus include at least one shelf to receive a plurality of image-bearing products while a product signage assembly is removably attached to the shelf. The product signage assembly can be toollessly assembled to the shelf such that an image display panel exhibits images that generally match those of the image-bearing products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Katherine A. Berdahl, Tracie M. Kunz
  • Patent number: 7938280
    Abstract: A half rack includes a main section having a primary platform area, a secondary platform area, a side support edge, and a cutout portion. The half rack further includes a removable section adapted to be removably secured to the main section, wherein a frame of the main section includes a rear crossbar, and an elongated stiffener is provided across a portion of the primary platform area and a portion of the secondary platform area and coupled to the rear crossbar to provide strength to the main section. The main section of the half rack can include flattened areas on first and second side edges of the main section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Wesley Owens Dunn
  • Publication number: 20110068071
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a frame with vertical frame members and cross braces, a shelf with three-sided perimeter groove and under-shelf groove, a wire perimeter shelf support engaging the perimeter groove and vertical frame members, and a wire under-shelf support constructed to engage the under-shelf groove and the vertical legs in a stable arrangement. The assembled shelving system does not require tools or separate fasteners for assembly, and assembly is quick, easy and intuitive, yet allows for flexibility, customization, and adaptation for different uses and desired aesthetics. A variety of very different shelving systems can be constructed by purchasing different frames, shelves, and accessories. The system can be leaned against a wall at an angle, or fastened vertically against a wall. Shelves are angularly adjustable, height adjustable, and replaceable. A pair of systems angled against each other form a free standing arrangement, and can support a header panel therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Suman, Lynn Smith
  • Publication number: 20110056899
    Abstract: An assembly shelf (10) includes a post (1) that includes two main post sections (11) and a connection section (12) that connects the main post sections (11), the post (1) having a symmetrical shape with respect to a post axis, a plurality of through-holes (131) being formed in the connection section (12) along a longitudinal direction at regular or irregular intervals, a pair of connection members (2), each of the pair of connection members (2) including a first engagement section that engages the post (1), and a second engagement section that engages a shelf board member, the pair of connection members being attached to hold either side of the post (1) utilizing a range that corresponds to half of the post (1) in a lateral direction; and a shelf board member (3) that includes a third engagement section that is formed approximately at each corner and engages the second engagement section, the pair of connection members (2) and the shelf board member (3) being positioned within the range that corresponds to ha
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: Takashi Shinozaki
  • Publication number: 20110049072
    Abstract: A shelving display system formed from a single blank of corrugated material. The display system including a plurality of shelves formed from a first shelf component and a second shelf component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: MENASHA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Doug Dewhurst
  • Publication number: 20110042336
    Abstract: A combination shelf structure has a design of combining storage partition layers and support rods of a combination shelf. The support rods are installed at a right angle with the storage partition layers, and two support rods are installed into two upper and lower insert slots with an interval apart from one another. Upper and lower embedding plates are formed on both sides of each corner position of a frame of the storage partition layer respectively by a hollow stamping process, such that the embedding plate and the frame are situated on the same plane, and the storage partition layer can be combined securely and easily by using the embedding plate of the frame and the insert slot of the support rod. In addition, the storage partitions and the insert slots of the support rod can be rearranged with appropriate installation elements to achieve a different shape of the shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Yang-Chiang CHENG, Shen-Jung CHENG
  • Patent number: 7878344
    Abstract: A rack for an appliance includes a main section including a frame adapted to be supported within a cavity of an appliance, and a primary platform area. The rack also includes an auxiliary section having an auxiliary platform area and being adapted to be movable relative to the main section between a retracted position and an extended position. In one example, a track is coupled to the frame and the auxiliary section is movable about the track. The auxiliary section can include a support bar configured for sliding engagement with the track. In another example, the track includes a first planar support area and a second planar support area for supporting the auxiliary section. In yet another example, the rack further includes a first stop portion to maintain the auxiliary section in the extended position, and a second stop portion to maintain the auxiliary section in the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Henry Martin, James Hughes, David Shadwick, James Lewis Ayers
  • Publication number: 20110017691
    Abstract: The environmental protection shelving combination of the present invention includes sleeves and panels made of corner protection paper for support and plastic connector sets used for coupling the sleeves. Therefore, in accordance with different requirements, the assembly thereof can be altered as desired. Furthermore, since the corner protection paper is formed by pressing Kraft paper and the sand tube paper into a supporting structure, it can provide bearing and pressure capability, so that can replace the conventional wood, plastic or metal framework. Accordingly, not only the costs of material, conveying and assembly can be reduced, the pollution to the environment also can be minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Chuan-Ching WU
  • Publication number: 20110011815
    Abstract: A display for displaying casket portions comprises a back wall, at least one wing wall, a shelf, a casket corner section having two cut sides at substantially a right angle to one another and having a bottom, a side panel attached to one of the cut sides of the casket corner section, a bottom panel attached to the bottom of the casket corner section, and at least one dowel pin on the back wall. The casket corner section is supported on the shelf, the side panel is positioned between the wing wall and the dowel pin, and the other cut side faces the back wall. The dowel pin is spaced from the wing wall by an amount such that an outwardly facing surface of the side panel is snugged against an inwardly facing surface of the wing wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Carl Gard, Joseph Leo Giesey, III, Colleen Josephine Klimara, Daniel J. Parker, Todd Jeffrey Tekulve, Mark Steven Williams