Pivoted Support Patents (Class 211/168)
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Patent number: 12116032Abstract: A welding cart with a cable management system may include a frame, a shelf adapted to support a welding machine, a plurality of upright members, a plurality of wheels supporting the cart, one or more pairs of holders disposed on one or more sides of the cart, and a removable bar that may be releasably secured to the one or more pairs of holders. The bar may be releasably secured to the holders via a pin-and-hole mechanism and may have a hook adapted to hold welding equipment such as cables. The bar may be releasably secured to a first pair of holders disposed on a side of the cart or a second pair of holders disposed on another side of the cart. This system provides additional, easily accessible storage space for welding tools and accessories while still being compatible with a wide variety of portable welding machines.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Lewis, Jonathan Cardenas, Anthony Ponce
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Patent number: 11825940Abstract: There is provided a customizable shower caddy. The shower caddy includes connectors that can be set at various heights along a rod that is supported between a shower basin or tub at the bottom and a ceiling at the top. Product holders can be connected to the connectors at different positions about the rod. This provides flexibility in the layout of which direction the product holders extend from the rod, which enables the shower caddy to be set up for use in a corner, along a wall or in the center of the shower or tub.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: House of Atlas, LLCInventors: Matthew Berman, Alan Arthur Ford, Jason Moss
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Patent number: 11303081Abstract: The present invention discloses a power adapter and an electronic device comprising the same. The power adapter comprises a housing, which has a plurality of end faces. The power adapter further comprises a power inlet socket, which is provided on any of the plurality of end faces. The end face on which the power inlet socket is provided, at least another one of the plurality of end faces, and the power inlet socket are formed as one body integrally.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Delta Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiaojun Chen, Jinfa Zhang, Daofei Xu
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Patent number: 9661941Abstract: A headboard display rack for displaying a plurality of headboards. The display rack includes a frame, a plurality of bracket assemblies pivotably attached to the frame, and a plurality of roller assemblies that correspond to each of the bracket assemblies, wherein each bracket assembly is configured to support a first end of the headboard, and each roller assembly is configured to support a second end of the headboard.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: England, Inc.Inventors: Otis Sawyer, Gene Brock
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Patent number: 8573417Abstract: A mobile clothesline provides mobility and is easy to set up and break down, making it ideal for areas with limited space, for example, while not requiring tools for assembly. The mobile clothesline offers an energy efficient alternative to using an electric or gas dryer. The mobile clothesline includes first and second wheeled bases having a receptacle for holding a retractable clothesline post. The post may include a plurality of arms that may extend outward from the post or may be folded in against the post. A retractable line may extend from the arms on one of the posts to interconnect with a receptacle on the arm on the other post.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventor: Jonathan Anderson
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Patent number: 8544660Abstract: A rack for surgical sponge counter bags that facilitates sponge counting, comprising a spindle and a plurality of rotatable support members mounted for rotation about the spindle, each support member carrying one or more mechanical devices that are constructed and adapted to grasp a sponge counter bag.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Inventor: Frances P. Foley
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Publication number: 20130105428Abstract: A structural coupler for joining two storage racks of a mobile rack system. The coupler includes three separate components that are movable relative to each other to allow for relative movement between adjacent storage racks while providing the structural stability to prevent tipping of the storage racks. The coupler includes a coupling bracket that includes a pair of tabs that extend through open slots formed in a movement bracket and through receiving slots formed in a receiving bracket. A removable connector prevents separation of the coupler in the assembled condition while the size of the coupling tabs relative to the open slots allows the three components to move relative to each other. A series of individual couplers can be used along the height of the uprights that form part of each of the individual storage racks.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: SPACESAVER CORPORATIONInventor: SPACESAVER CORPORATION
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Patent number: 8168305Abstract: A display device for spreading a turkey's tail feathers in a fan-like display is provided. The device consists of an elongated shank having two opposing ends, and two quill clips located one at each of the two opposing ends of said shank having grooves that snap onto the quills near the base of two or more of the turkey's outer tail feathers located to either opposite side of the huh. When installed, the device is invisible to view. An adjustable joint may be provided to enable adjusting a version of the shank having two arms to a certain angle to optimize the turkey fan display. A mounting mechanism may further be provided for mounting an object to the turkey fan display such as the heard, or a pole for use of the fan as a decoy in the field.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2007Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Skip Enterprises LLCInventor: Darrell E. Peterson
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Patent number: 8141721Abstract: Jewelry support assemblies are provided that can include a substantially planar base portion having a member extending therefrom, the member including a plurality of openings; a plurality of arms extending from the openings, individuals ones of the arms being associated with individual ones of the openings; and a plurality of rods extending from the arms, the rods being staggered along the length of the arms. Other assemblies are also provided that include: a rod extending from a first end to a second end; flexible material at least partially wrapping the rod and extending therefrom, the material including multiple layers of overlapping material; and wherein exposed overlapping portions of material include openings. Jewelry storage assemblies are provided that can include: a case comprising at least two components configured to be coupled when in a closed position; and one of the two components configured to house a jewelry support assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Inventor: Jonna Harris-Bowman
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Publication number: 20110068068Abstract: A display for a casket selection room comprises a base, a first display portion mounted to the base, a plurality of casket portions representing a plurality of casket choices from which a customer may select mounted to the first display portion, a second display portion mounted to the first display portion, and a plurality of casket ornaments representing a plurality of ornament choices from which the customer may select mounted to the second display portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: Batesville Services, Inc.Inventors: David Bowers, Jane J. Browe, Kevin R. Buchler
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Publication number: 20100206826Abstract: An outdoor storage rack includes a set of supports mounted to a base through a respective hinge assembly such that said rack is movable between an extended and a stored position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Neil Edwards, Beth Tinsley, Courtnee Mullins
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Publication number: 20100012599Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a tray pivotably mounted within the front opening of a housing. The tray pivots about a hinge located adjacent one of the sides of the housing and includes a raised floor. The raised floor of the tray cooperates with the side adjacent the hinge and a bottom of the housing to define a cable path from a rear cable access port to an opening on the tray adjacent the hinge. The tray includes a plurality of connection locations and cable management structures to direct a telecommunications cable from the cable access port to a rear of the connection locations without violating bend radius rules. The tray may also include a temporary cable holder to assist in pulling cables through the rear opening into the housing. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications equipment rack with a termination panel with such a pivoting tray mounted to the rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Clinton M. Knudsen, Patrick Thompson
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Patent number: 7635066Abstract: A storage device has a first and second supporting surface. The first and second supporting surfaces are connected to each other by a first riser. The first and second supporting surfaces each have lips. The distance between the lip for the first supporting surface and the first riser defines the storage area on the first supporting surface. The storage device may also have a third supporting surface positioned below the second supporting surface and may further have one or more pockets located on the first supporting surface. The storage device may also have a stationary base wherein at least a portion of the storage device is capable of rotating about an axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Inventor: Terrence M. Harrison
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Publication number: 20090078664Abstract: A display rack system includes a main frame with a selectable number of swingable display frames releasably attached thereto. Each display frame includes vertical mounting arms with a plurality of slots therealong. Item support assemblies releasably engage these mounting arms, on each side thereof, so as to releasably attach item support assemblies, e.g., shelves, hooks and clamps, thereto. Wire supports are further releasably attached to the arms to restrain item movement during swinging movement of the display frames. The main frame can either be basally supported or attached to a vertical surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Steven D. Steffan
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Patent number: 7198160Abstract: A sales rack for accommodating goods such as foods presented in open containers, such as fruits, vegetables, etc. The sales rack has a base and a goods support surface that is adjustable relative to the base. The goods support surface is equipped with at least one holder element which can be optionally affixed, and over which the goods, i.e. the containers can pass when they are put into place, to fix the goods in place in the slanted position of the goods support surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHGInventors: Peter Ernst, Robert Ochsenschläger
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Patent number: 7156244Abstract: A cantilevered drawer assembly comprises a support frame assembly comprising a pair of upright members. A rotating drawer assembly comprises a drawer frame having opposed parallel side rails supported upon a pivot frame having a pair of opposed pivot wheels. A pair of circular sector-shaped pivot arms is attached to the upright members. A channel having a parabolic section and a pair of straight sections extends across each pivot arm, and receives a pivot wheel. The side rails of the drawer frame are supported by the pivot arms. A pair of flanged wheels engages an upper edge of each side rail to restrict the vertical movement of the drawer frame. Translation of the drawer frame relative to the support frame assembly is accompanied by pivoting of the pivot arms. During translation, the drawer frame remains in a horizontal plane and is held in a cantilevered configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Inventor: Randall Nelsen
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Patent number: 7051899Abstract: A carousel-type holder for dispensing tape marker flags and flexible sheet material from a stack including a plurality of sheets disposed one on top of another, each sheet having a band of relatively releasable repositionable adhesive coated along one edge thereof, the sheets being stacked with the adhesive coated edge of each successive sheet disposed along alternate opposite edges to maintain the sheets in the stack. The dispensers include an enlarged body portion having an open ended, tubular neck portion and a supply of tape marker flags in the body portion. A preferred base is adapted to be received and supported on a substantially horizontal supporting surface while a housing is supported for rotation by said base about an upright rotational axis including a plurality of outwardly opening upright holding cavities and an openable side door for each holding cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Inventors: Keith Offenhauer, Harold Zimmermann
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Patent number: 6981596Abstract: A rug display system includes a base having a plurality of upwardly extending posts and a frame comprising a front, top and rear section. At least a portion of the frame is configured to be rotatably mounted on a post of the base. The rug display system can further include a front support member attached to the frame adjacent to the front section and configured to movably support the frame on a display surface in use. A rug clip for use in a rug display system includes a channel-shaped bracket including a top leg, a bottom leg, and a connecting member. The connecting member biases the top leg toward the bottom leg. Packaging systems are disclosed for shipping the rug display system of the invention either partially assembled or disassembled.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Kin Products Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. Kin, Henry R. Kin
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Patent number: 6966080Abstract: A bedding assembly is provided having an integrated storage area. The assembly has one or more platforms having a recessed storage area and a deck pivotably mounted to the platform. The deck may be pivoted over the platform between a horizontal position where a use can lie upon the deck, such as for sleeping, and a non-horizontal position to allow access to the storage area of the platform. The platforms may be coupled together at a distance from one another by a pair of end frames. Optionally, garment hooks may be rotatably mounted onto the bed assembly and rotatable between a use position, for hanging items thereon, and a stowage position.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Inventors: Michelle D. Connell, Brian A. Connell, Fred M. Meyer, Douglas S. Meyer, Frank L. O'Brien
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Patent number: 6867980Abstract: A rack for an electronics assembly comprises: (i) a supporting frame (22, 24); (ii) a slider mechanism (4) having a first part (6) that is supported by the frame and a second part (8) that supports the electronics assembly, the mechanism configured to allow the assembly to be moved out of the rack; and (iii) a cable management system for supporting cables located at the rear of the assembly. The cable management system comprises an articulated arm having a first end coupled to the assembly and a second end coupled to the first part (6) of the slider mechanism so that bending of the arm accommodates movement of the electronics assembly. The cable management system ensures that the assembly can be pulled out of the rack by the required distance irrespective of the depth of the rack.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventor: Sean Conor Wrycraft
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Publication number: 20040238462Abstract: The present invention relates to a disc storage device with a horizontal base platform, which supports at least one platform support post rigidly attached to the base platform. The device also has rotatable disc-holding platforms with tubular spacers rotatably mounted on each post in a stacked spaced array. The stacked rotatable disc platforms rotate into a stacked storage array and pivot out of the array for easy access to and return of the discs. Each disc fits securely over a center post on the platform with the post friction fit into the center hole of the disc. More than one disc may be placed on each disc holding platform. The tubular spacers located between the disc platforms space apart the disc platforms to prevent the discs from contacting each other and contacting other disc holding platforms. The disc storage device may hold discs of different sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: Eric Schulz
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Publication number: 20040069729Abstract: A rug display system includes a base having a plurality of upwardly extending posts and a frame comprising a front, top and rear section. At least a portion of the frame is configured to be rotatably mounted on a post of the base. The rug display system can further include a front support member attached to the frame adjacent to the front section and configured to movably support the frame on a display surface in use. A rug clip for use in a rug display system includes a channel-shaped bracket including a top leg, a bottom leg, and a connecting member. The connecting member biases the top leg toward the bottom leg. Packaging systems are disclosed for shipping the rug display system of the invention either partially assembled or disassembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Christopher A. Kin, Henry R. Kin
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Patent number: 6705655Abstract: A double-stack tool rack is constructed to include a base having an upright pivot shaft, a plurality of tool boxes respectively pivoted to the upright shaft and arranged into two stacks, and a carrying handle coupled to the upright pivot shaft of the base at the top.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Global Industries Holdings Ltd.Inventor: Qinghao Yang
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Patent number: 6698598Abstract: A greeting card display apparatus for displaying greeting cards. The greeting card display apparatus includes a housing having a channel designed to rest on a support surface. The housing has a plurality of display arm assemblies which are selectively couplable to the housing and pivot sideways with respect to the housing for the purpose of paging through the greeting cards. The display arms are telescopic thereby allowing them to adjust to various sizes of cards. There is a lighted section at the top of the housing for ornamental purposes, and the housings are designed as a stand-alone version, one that can encompass a circular member such as a Christmas tree, or one designed to be coupled to a flat or corner wall surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Inventor: Kwame Appenteng
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Patent number: 6691875Abstract: A rack unit for stacking storage medium disks such as compact disks (CDs) in a stacked cylindrical arrangement attached by arms to a vertical post attached to an enlarged base support. The cylindrical arrangement is oriented to be off-center in relation to the base support. The unit includes substantially planar and flat narrow support arms for holding and supporting the disks, so that the disks can be closely stacked to one another. The arms can include flat and planar clip ends thicker than the rest of the arms for snapably attaching about vertical post, where a step edge allows for an exterior edge of the disk to abut against it. The narrow support ends can include a wider substantially flat and planar support surface having an upwardly protruding and flexible hub portion which can snugly fit within the through-holes of the disks.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Ployhistor International, Inc.Inventor: Carl Jonas Peter Schönning
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Patent number: 6648390Abstract: A single-stack tool rack is constructed to include a base having an upright pivot shaft, a plurality of tool boxes respectively pivoted to the upright shaft and arranged into a stack for keeping tools and/or accessories, a swivel case pivoted to the base and turned in and out of a bottom open chamber of the base for keeping tool bits, and a carrying handle formed of a handle body and a detachable hand tool and coupled to the upright pivot shaft of the base at the top.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Global Industries Holdings Ltd.Inventor: Oinghao Yang
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Patent number: 6619482Abstract: A medicine caddy having a first caddy portion and a second caddy portion connectable to each other. The first and second caddy portions are movable with respect to one another between a first countertop configuration and a second carrying configuration. Moreover, the caddy portions each define a plurality of container holes for receipt of respective medicine containers. At least one of the caddy portions includes a handle by which the medicine caddy can be transported when in the carrying configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Inventor: Sonya King
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Publication number: 20030038101Abstract: A shipping/storage rack comprising an upward biasing arrangement has been achieved. The upward biasing arrangement includes a spring actuated device that biases upward movement of a pivotable shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: Central Metal Products, Inc.Inventors: Gary M. Linder, Gene Hooper
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Patent number: 6513755Abstract: A design and installation method are provided to improve access to equipment mountable on aircraft equipment racks, including installing modified equipment rack framework on the aircraft, preassembling the equipment on a separate equipment package, providing separate matable hinge units on both the framework and equipment package, and temporarily supporting the equipment package in a hanging position from the equipment rack by matably joining the separate hinge units. Wiring the equipment from adjacent wireway banks is performed in the hanging position, followed by rotating the equipment package about an axis of rotation formed by the joined hinge units into a fixed stowed position, and fastening the equipment package to the equipment rack framework to complete the installation.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2001Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Guy A. Lambiaso
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Patent number: 6502703Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing and displaying electronic storage media includes a longitudinally extending rod and a storage media container adapted to receive the rod. A bore is provided in the storage media container through which the rod engages the storage media container. A hinge provided such that the storage media container can be opened while in engagement with the rod. An end bulb adapted to pass through the bore in the storage media container and be in interference contact with the bore at a point during the passing and a base adapted to removably engage an end of the rod is also included. The longitudinally extending rod is mounted such that the rod is able to engage a plurality of storage media containers concurrently. The storage media container is adapted to hingedly open while in engagement with the longitudinally extending rod.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2001Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Inventors: Robert Eric Scherer, Thomas Kevin Scherer
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Publication number: 20020139761Abstract: A receptacle for a compact disc case comprising a back wall and a front wall that are spaced apart to receive a compact disc case therebetween. The walls being configured so as to define a multiple direction entry path for the insertion of a compact disc case, such that the compact disc case is inserted within the receptacle by moving through a first movement and a second movement. The first movement being a movement wherein the compact disc case is displaced toward the back wall of the receptacle along a direction perpendicular to the main faces of the compact disc case. The second movement being a movement wherein the compact disc case is displaced, either manually by the user or automatically by the sole effect its own weigh in the case of an inclined receptacle, between the front wall and the back wall along a direction generally parallel to the imaginary plane such as to position the compact disc case between the front wall of the receptacle and the back wall of the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventor: Michel Nadeau
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Publication number: 20020096482Abstract: A hanging pocket product display system includes an elongated base member, a hanger and a pocket member. The elongated base member has holes formed therein along at least a portion of the base member. The hanger has a first end, a central portion and a second end. The first end of the hanger is adapted to be removably inserted into at least one of the holes in the base member, such that the first end of the hanger can pivot within the at least one hole, such that the hanger can pivot about the first hanger end relative to the base member, and such that the second hanger end traverses along an arc when the hanger pivots about the first hanger end. The pocket member comprises a pocket formed thereon, and the pocket member is adapted to hang on the hanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Ashley K. Smith, Jean K. Bergeson
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Publication number: 20020023890Abstract: A product display system and method for displaying product samples between opposed brackets. The system preferably comprises pairs of hinge members securing opposed edges of rigid product samples or display panels. The rigid product samples maintain the hinge members in opposed hinged engagement with the brackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Inventors: Gary Jensen, Steve Spangenberg
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Patent number: 6321920Abstract: A rotatable rack comprising a U-shaped fastening member having a first arm and a second arm each pivotally coupled to first and second L-shaped rods, respectively, by first and second fastening bolts, respectively. The fastening member is fastened onto a wall with a fastening seat and each of the arms is provided with a sunken hole having an inner threaded section. Each fastening bolt includes an outer threaded section at one end thereof which is threadably engaged with a respective one of the inner threaded sections. Each L-shaped rod is provided with a fitting hole at one end portion thereof in which the other end of a respective one of the fastening bolts is fitted into.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Sun Tai Bathroom Equipment Company, Ltd.Inventor: Chia-Cheng Pan
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Patent number: 6206210Abstract: A display/storage rack system for hangings. The hangings are each carried by an elongated hanging member. Commonly the hanging is draped over the elongated hanging member. The rack system is affixed to a vertical support surface and supports a first end of the elongated hanging member as a cantilever; with an optional fixed bracket device supporting a second end of the elongated hanging member for displaying the hangings. A plurality of pivotal support devices of the rack system include offset arms for supporting and displaying the hangings in the rack in spaced apart vertical planes so that they do not contact one another and their top edges are at a different elevation. Hangings are displayed so that a top portion of each hanging is visible from the front of the storage rack. A pivot support rod of the rack system supports the pivotal support devices so that it can be rotated about a pivotal axis of the rack system.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Patent Consultants & Services, Inc.Inventor: Robert Raymond Reed
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Patent number: 6065618Abstract: A new closet organizing system for providing greater organization and storage space in a closet. The inventive device includes a telescoping pole rotatably disposed between a ceiling and a floor of a closet. A pair of support arms are secured to the telescoping pole. The pair of support arms each have a hollow support portion and an angular support bracket. The hollow support arm has a rotating gear system disposed therein. The gear system includes a plurality of individual gears. A plurality of hanger loops extend downwardly through the hollow support portion of the support arms and engage the plurality of individual gears of the rotating gear system.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1997Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Inventor: Allen Stetler
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Patent number: 5964356Abstract: A series of add-on modular clips are serially hinged to one another to hold the disc containing cases in staggered position for storage. The face of any selected disc can be accessed for easy identification and disc retrieval by opening the cover of the selected disc case without removing the case from the clip. Each clip has a resilient unitary U-shaped member with legs of unequal width and of a shape for easy case insertion. A double clip member is also provided to hold two series of single clips, the clips of each series progressively more spaced to permit case opening of any selected disc of one stack of cases without interference from the other stack of cases.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1997Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Inventors: David Gareau, Sylvain Bouchard
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Patent number: 5862920Abstract: A machine tool accessory apparatus is provided for use with machine tools, such as milling machines. The accessory apparatus is capable of holding a plurality of tooling accessories in an organized manner whereby each accessory is positioned for ready access by a machine tool operator without having the operator move from an operating position of the machine tool. The machine tool accessory apparatus includes a cabinet structure having at least one drawer structure slidably extendible from a front side of the cabinet structure. The cabinet structure includes an upper tray having a plurality of bores of adequate diameter for supporting tool accessories therein. A support arm is provided having first and second ends. The first end is pivotally mounted to the cabinet structure. The second end is pivotally mounted to a mounting structure adapted for mounting immediately adjacent to a sidewall of the machine tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1996Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Inventor: Jeffery L. Leisner
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Patent number: 5785184Abstract: A description is given of a stand (1, 2, 3) with hangers (8, 9) for hanging items of clothing. The hangers (8, 9) have two laterally projecting extension arms (10, 12) and (11, 13), respectively, of which one (12, 13) is passed through the sleeve or the trouser leg of the item of clothing hanging on the hanger. The extension arms (10 to 13) are received rotatably in bearings which are arranged at different levels on the stand (2, 3) and have a common axis (7) which runs alongside the hanging items of clothing. The hangers (8, 9) may be secured against removal by means of a common securing means (14) and a lock (17).Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1996Date of Patent: July 28, 1998Inventor: Herbert Metselaar
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Patent number: 5697684Abstract: A storage device for flat objects includes a main body inform of a stack of overlying support members between a base and a cover. Each support member is formed by a tray for storing a flat object and a mounting part secured to the tray and swingably mounted to a vertical rod that extends eccentrically to a center axis of the main body between the cover and the base. Thus, the support members can be swung in substantial horizontal direction between a closed position and an open position in which the tray is accessible for depositing or removing a flat object.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1996Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Inventor: Geza Gyovai
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Patent number: 5649631Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying and dispensing rolls of material are provided. The apparatus preferably has a carrier including a plurality of carrier units. Each carrier unit preferably includes a substantially rectangular frame pivotally mounted about a vertical axis extending substantially along a corresponding one of the vertical sides of the frame. The respective vertical axes of the carrier units are mounted in spaced relation to adjacent vertical axes along the carrier. The plurality of carrier units preferably are pivotably movable from a normal inward closed position wherein only a portion of each but one of the endmost carrier units is exposed to an outward open position wherein each carrier unit is fully exposed. A plurality of opposing vertical rows of cooperating roll supports positioned along opposing vertical sides of the frame of each carrier unit and adapted to support a plurality of correspondingly spaced horizontally disposed rolls of material.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1995Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Inventor: Gary W. Loflin
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Patent number: 5535896Abstract: Apparatus provides multiple pivotal rods or dowels for hanging many garments such as trousers or skirts in a confined space. An elongate base is mounted on a vertical wall with its long axis vertical. An elongate rigid bar having a circular cross section is mounted at both ends to the base, with the bar vertical and spaced away from the base. The bar supports multiple horizontal parallel rods pivotally mounted, one atop the other, by a transverse hole through one end of each rod. A spacer is interposed between adjacent rods to allow sufficient space for a garment folded over the rod. Any garment may be accessed by simply swinging all of the garments above it to one side and all of the garments below it to another side of the bar, leaving the garment free on its rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1995Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Inventor: Donald E. Morgan, Sr.
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Patent number: 5513910Abstract: A storage compartment for a refrigerator door is disclosed which includes a recess formed in the door liner of the refrigerator. The recess is provided with pivot connections and a pivot stop. A rack is provided that is made to allow viewing of the contents. The rack is rotatably insertable into the recess defined by the door liner and can then be rotated forwardly from the door until the rack comes into contact with the stop on the door. In the rotated state, the contents of the rack may be easily accessed and removed. The rack is further designed so that if the door is shut while the rack is in an open position the rack will not contact the cabinet wall, preventing damage to the cabinet and the rack.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1995Date of Patent: May 7, 1996Assignee: Maytag CorporationInventors: John C. Ellingwood, Todd J. Tunzi
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Patent number: 5495953Abstract: A storage device (1) for compact discs (3) which are placed in acrylic glass-like, file-box-shaped cases (2) is described. Here, these cases (2) can be inserted into holder elements (4) consisting of a frame (5) and an interior inserting device (6), and the holder elements (4) themselves can be displaced via pivot journals (11) in the hollow chamber (14) of a stationary T-shaped profiled section (13).Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1994Date of Patent: March 5, 1996Inventor: Urs Bearth
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Patent number: 5480035Abstract: An open dishrack for a dishwasher has opposite sides formed of spaced apart elongated coated wires. A vertically adjustable shelf extends between the opposite sides. A pair of support plates include snap fittings which engage the wires to mount the plates on the sides in a facing relationship. Each plate includes an upper and a lower hub aligned with the corresponding hub of the other plate. The shelf includes projecting fingers which are received in a selected pair of hubs to rotatably mount the shelf in either an upper or a lower position. Each plate also includes a rib associated with each of its hubs to support the shelf in a generally horizontal orientation when the shelf is mounted in that hub. Each plate also includes a rib positioned to support the shelf in a generally vertical position when the shelf is mounted in the lower hubs.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1994Date of Patent: January 2, 1996Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: John M. Smith
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Patent number: 5452807Abstract: A power column is a hollow post having six vertical walls and is mounted between horizontal arms pivoted to the floor and ceiling respectively. The pivotal axis for the arms passes through the head end of a hospital bed, enabling the power column to swing from one side of the bed to the other. The electrical outlets are on two walls separated by a front wall so that one or the other of the walls is easily accessible whether the power column is on either side of the bed. Lateral horizontal rails are pivotably mounted on either side of the column. The height of the rails is adjustable. The rails contain one or more gas outlets which are laterally adjustable on the rail and can carry other accessories that are laterally adjustable. The other accessories which can be mounted on the rail include a shelf and a saddle basket each of which are clipped onto the rail and mounted in a cantilever manner. Additionally, a storage basket can be suspended from the rail and clipped to the underside thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1993Date of Patent: September 26, 1995Assignee: Hill-Rom Company, Inc.Inventors: L. Dale Foster, Timothy A. Kappers, Cecil R. Lohrey
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Patent number: 5452809Abstract: A rug rack includes a pair of similar frame structures supported in substantially parallel, spaced relation by an intermediate frame structure extending diagonally between and secured to both of said frame structures. The rug rack is free-standing, and does not need to be secured to any other supporting structure. A plurality of rug supporting members are pivotally secured to said intermediate frame structure for holding respective rugs in depending position, each being freely pivotable into a viewing position. The pair of frame structures further includes outboard supports for holding a plurality of rolled rugs in axially upright position. A canopy surrounds the upper portion of the rug rack, and has lights mounted interiorly thereof to illuminate rugs supported by said rug rack.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1993Date of Patent: September 26, 1995Inventor: Jesse S. Capel
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Patent number: 5449073Abstract: A jewelry chain organizer/display assembly having a primary support base assembly with an article support and display assembly connected thereto. The article support and display assembly includes a vertical support rod member having a plurality of pivotal horizontal display assemblies connected thereto to pivot about a vertical axis. The primary support base assembly is operable to be supported on a horizontal surface or to be mounted by wall support connectors to a vertical support wall. Each pivotal horizontal display assembly includes a hanger support hub member mounted about the vertical support rod member and having an article hanger rod member connected to respective ones of the hanger support hub members. Each article hanger rod member is movable about a vertical axis and having separate groove portions thereon to respectively receive and support a jewelry item thereon.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1994Date of Patent: September 12, 1995Inventor: Calvin J. DeBeverly
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Patent number: 5344028Abstract: A storage apparatus particularly for compact discs arranged in hinge boxes includes clip means having a U-shaped bracket. There are at least two legs spaced to correspond to the depth of the box. The brackets include a hole with a ring extension for receiving a rod insertable to hold the clip means and thereby stack the CDs on the rod.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1993Date of Patent: September 6, 1994Inventor: Boris Angele
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Patent number: 5284255Abstract: A power column is a hollow post having six vertical walls and is mounted between horizontal arms pivoted to the floor and ceiling, respectively. The pivotal axis for the arms passes through the head end of a hospital bed, enabling the power column to swing from one side of the bed to the other. The electrical outlets are on two walls separated by a front wall so that one or the other of the walls is easily accessible whether the power column is on either side of the bed. Lateral horizontal rails are pivotably mounted on either side of the column. The height of the rails is adjustable. The rails contain one or more gas outlets which are laterally adjustable on the rail and can carry other accessories that are laterally adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1992Date of Patent: February 8, 1994Assignee: Hill-Rom Company, Inc.Inventors: L. Dale Foster, Timothy A. Kappers