Horizontal Axis Patents (Class 211/170)
  • Patent number: 9895201
    Abstract: A vertical organizational system for use in the operating room during surgery to hold surgical instrumentation is provided. The system includes a vertical support including a height and angle adjustable portion; vertical support assembly, a back panel, a pivoting spine assembly, a base interface member, casters, a base, an interactive user display, a tray shelf, a receptacle container, a primary working shelf, a formed base, a custom sterile drape, an identification system, a telescoping mayo stand, telescoping step stool, a light assembly, a sterile aerosol assembly, an instrument tray attachment device, telescoping cross rail extensions and a ceiling mounted boom assembly. The cantilever shelves are detachably attachable from the cross rails and helps maintain the sterile state of the instrumentation trays even if the rest of the rack is not maintained in a sterile state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Flex Operating Room, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Gerstner, Gregory Bonisteel
  • Patent number: 9776188
    Abstract: A test tube holder is configurable to support a combination of a first test tube type and a second test tube type. The test tube holder has a base and a plurality of independently adjustable support members, each coupled to and rotatable with respect to the base between a first position, where the support member is configured to support the first test tube type, and a second position, where the first support member is configured to support the second test tube type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Heathrow Scientific LLC
    Inventors: Gary Dean Kamees, Timothy Gerard Driscoll, Alice Marie Jandrisits
  • Patent number: 9604582
    Abstract: A storage rack provides convenient and secure storage of vehicle roof panels or “T-tops”. The storage rack can be used both in a rear compartment of the vehicle during travel or outside the vehicle such as in a garage. The storage rack has two sets of arms to store the T-tops at an angle in the rear compartment of the vehicle to give the driver full visibility out the rear window. The storage rack arms can be put into a flat stow position to reduce the space taken by the storage rack when not being used for storage of the T-tops. The storage rack may be secured to the vehicle to prevent movement during operation of the vehicle. A hook may be incorporated into the storage rack to secure a hatch or glove box lid in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Highly Driven Products LLC
    Inventors: Eugene Phillip Mayfield, Thomas Bryan Todd
  • Patent number: 8905254
    Abstract: The invention provides a container which has an erect condition in which it defines a load space within which goods to be transported are receivable and a collapsed condition. The container is configured such that a plurality of like containers, when in their collapsed condition, are receivable in the container for transport together therewith. The container includes a pair of ends, at least one and preferably two sides, which, in the erect condition of the container extend between the ends and a base. The ends, the or each side and the base may be formed of elongate elements. Alternatively, the ends, sides and base may be clad such that the load space is partially or fully enclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Mechana CC
    Inventor: Simon John Joubert
  • Publication number: 20140247612
    Abstract: Disclosed is a video display module support system containing an attachment plate formed with a first and a second video support member. The attachment plate includes a horizontal attachment assembly and a vertical attachment assembly. The horizontal attachment assembly includes a fixed, video support member attachment portion and a pivotable, member body pivotally attached to the first attachment portion. The pivot member body including a video support member mount having a latch pivotable between open and closed positions. The vertical attachment assembly includes a mounting arm ratchet assembly and a mounting arm movable between a first position secured by a mounting arm ratchet and a second position unsecured by a mounting arm ratchet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: REVOLUTION DISPLAY, INC.
    Inventor: Jeremy Hochman
  • Patent number: 8801419
    Abstract: A cake decoration mold assembly includes a collapsible housing that has a bottom wall and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending upwardly from a perimeter edge of the bottom wall. A shaft is positioned on a top edge of the perimeter wall of the collapsible housing such that the shaft extends between a first lateral side and a second lateral side of the perimeter wall of the collapsible housing. The shaft has a shaped cake decoration positioned on the shaft so the shaft may dry the shaped cake decoration. A roller is rollable over the cake decoration so the roller may flatten the cake decoration. A hook may be selectively coupled to the collapsible housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Ramona Oskirka
  • Patent number: 8746470
    Abstract: A device for supporting a plurality of flexible containers for liquid, including a plurality of baskets, each containing at least one of the flexible containers, a magazine to receive the baskets, able to adopt an operating configuration in which the baskets are disposed inclined one above the other, which magazine includes supports for the baskets, able to adopt a loading/unloading position such that each basket can be loaded/unloaded along a horizontal path, and able to adopt an operating position to maintain each basket in an inclined position to make the magazine adopt the operating configuration, and a driver for driving the supports between the loading/unloading position and the operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: EMD Millipore Corporation
    Inventors: Rene Reinbigler, Jean-Louis Weissenbach
  • Patent number: 8372634
    Abstract: A storage-access apparatus includes a first support device including a first base; at least one first storage-access device and at least one first storage device, disposed on the first base and arranged in a first circle; a second support device including a second base; at least one second storage-access device and at least one second storage device, disposed on the second base and arranged in a second circle; and a transporting device, wherein the first storage-access device, the first storage device, the second storage-access device and the second storage device each has plural compartments, the transporting device corresponds to the compartments, and the first storage-access device and the first storage device can rotate relative to the second storage-access device and the second storage device. Accordingly, the storage-access apparatus can be employed in depositing and picking up products independently. Also disclosed is a storage system including, among others, the storage-access apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Healthbanks Biotech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shang-Chih Lin, Jia-You Chen
  • Patent number: 8172099
    Abstract: A fixture (12) for forming decorative loops of fondant and gum paste has a support base (14) and two support members (16, 18). The support members (12) are pivotally mounted to opposite, longitudinally disposed ends of the support base (12) for moving from extending horizontally in storage positions to extending vertically in production positions, spaced apart in opposed relation. Apertures (26, 28) extend transversely through the support members (16, 18) and are aligned in registration for receiving forming rods (34, 36) and holding the Forming rods (36, 38) in stationary positions, spaced apart along lengths of the support members (16, 18). In a storage configuration, the support members (16, 18) are folded into horizontally disposed storage positions atop an upper surface of the support base (12), and the forming rods (36, 38) are secured in rod retaining clips (42, 44) mounted to the upper side of the support base (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventor: Micki L. Hardy
  • Publication number: 20100200525
    Abstract: An adjustable display device (10), including a first component (12) fixedly attachable to a structure (18) and a second component (14) connected to the first component (12). The second component (14) is adapted to display at least one item. The second component (14) is pivotable with respect to the first component (12) to a plurality of positions, whereby the second component (14) can be selectively positioned at different angular orientations with respect to the structure (18) that the first component (12) is attached to. Latch means (22) are provided to selectively releasably latch the second component (14) in each of the plurality of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: Aydin Keyvanloo
  • Publication number: 20090242495
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rack assembly comprising a plurality of support surfaces each having a planar face, wherein the planar face of each support surfaces comes into close proximity to one another such that one or more receiving voids are formed. Within the planar face of one or more of the support surfaces there are open areas which allow for the ambient environment of the rack assembly to come into fluid communication with the receiving void formed within the rack assembly. A receiving void is designed to receive a flexible reusable substrate having a front and back essentially planar surface and to maintain said flexible reusable substrate in an equivalent planar orientation of the rack assembly such that fluid communication with the ambient environment of the rack assembly will come into direct contact with a corresponding area of a flexible reusable substrate contained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Joshua David Moberg
  • Publication number: 20090152224
    Abstract: A plate-carrying apparatus comprises a base, an adjusting rack assembly, a telescopic supporting rack and a bearing seat. The base is connected to the adjusting rack assembly and the telescopic supporting rack, respectively. The adjusting rack assembly is pivotally connected to the bearing seat. A height adjusting mechanism formed by the base and the adjusting rack presses against the bearing seat to fix it, such that the carrying height of the bearing seat can be easily controlled. In addition, the bearing seat is pivotally connected to the adjusting rack assembly, so the bearing seat can be collected by rotating the bearing seat relative to the adjusting rack assembly, so as to reduce the storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Ming-Hung HSIEH
  • Patent number: 6920987
    Abstract: A knife holder is disclosed. The knife holder includes a housing and a block portion for holding one or more knives. The block portion is pivotally attached to the housing such that the block portion may be moved between an upright position in which the block portion is substantially within the housing, and an extended position in which the block portion extends from the housing so that knives may be easily withdrawn therefrom. The knife holder may further include a locking mechanism operatively coupled to the knife block, for selectively locking the knife block in the upright position so that knives cannot be easily withdrawn therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Lifetime Hoan Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Siegel, Robert Reichenbach
  • Patent number: 6705476
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Central Metal Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Linder, Gene Hooper
  • Publication number: 20030213758
    Abstract: A device for storing a plurality of CDs has a housing which is directed horizontally along its longitudinal axis and stand elements at its two end sides. To accommodate a respective CD, a plurality of compartment elements are disposed side by side, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and mounted on the housing such that they can be swung out about an axis extending parallel to the longitudinal axis from a storage position inside the housing to a removal position outside the housing. Swinging the compartment elements in to the storage position produces a compact, space-saving storage device. When a compartment element is swung out to remove a CD, the CD which is held therein can easily be grasped by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Sunhing Millennium Ltd., Hong Kong
    Inventors: Jason Bennett, Tat-Chi Chow, Qing Wang
  • Patent number: 6216879
    Abstract: A fold down sorting pan for providing a surface for sorting small objects. The fold down sorting pan includes a mounting portion adapted for mounting to a wall or countertop. A support arm is pivotally coupled to the mounting portion. A tube is coupled to a bottom of the support arm. An extension arm extends from the tube. A pan is coupled to the extension arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: Gabriel Horvath
  • Patent number: 5988410
    Abstract: A display rack for displaying boxes, especially boxes containing a plurality of smaller product packages (such as mint packages), comprising a base and a stand having a plurality of openings. Swing arms with lock slots are adapted to extend from two opposing sides of the openings and engage with the product boxes being displayed. The swing arms are moveable inward and outward within a slot in the rack and are such that the arms may be either perpendicular to the vertical axis of the rack, when the arms are adjacent to the back of the rack, or tilted downward when the swing arms are distanced from the back of the rack. Consequently, the engaged product boxes may be located in a level position at the back of the rack (a position which is especially useful for loading, transport and storage) or they may be tipped in a downward position at the front of the rack to prominently display the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventor: James S. Mandle
  • Patent number: 5848714
    Abstract: A rack for holding a surgical suture includes a first base having a base connector that can releasably engage a mating base connector of a second base. The rack includes a tray attached to the first base for rotation with respect to the first base. The tray has at least one suture-holding section with resilient clips and bosses to retain a surgical sutures in the suture-holding section. The tray has a pin which defines a rotatable axis and the first base has a connector that engages the pin for releasably connecting the tray to the first base. An array of suture-holding racks includes a first rack having a base with a base connector engaging a mating base connector of a base of a second rack. The first base can be attached to up to four adjacent bases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Deknatel Technology Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Robson, Larry Travers, Quinton J. Farrar
  • Patent number: 5791839
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool holder with a base part, which has a base plate and a tool-receiving chamber enclosed by side walls, and with a cover. At least one tool-receiving box for elongate tools, in particular drill bits, is arranged in the tool-receiving chamber. The tool-receiving box is arranged for swing action in the tool-receiving chamber such that tools which are located in the tool-receiving box can be pivoted, when the cover is open, from an at least approximately horizontal position into an at least approximately vertical position. At least one curved handle is fastened in an articulated manner on the tool-receiving box for the purpose of executing the swing action of the latter, and a securing device for fixing the tool-receiving box in an at least approximately vertical position is provided on a side wall of the base part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Georg Knoblauch
    Inventor: Guenter H. Budert
  • Patent number: 5632388
    Abstract: A test tube rack assembly including a test tube rack pivotally connected to a base having end support structure for allowing pivoting motion of the test tube rack with respect to a stationary base about a horizontal axis. A selectively actuable connector is affixed to at least one of the base end supports and includes a stud selectively engageable with one of a plurality stud receivers associated with the test tube rack for pivoting movement therewith. Each of the stud receivers defines a different angular position of the test tube rack with respect to the base. Preferably, a holder is disposed between the base and the test tube rack. A pair of holder end supports, comprising spring plates, have locking and alignment structure which mates with structure on the ends of the test tube rack to allow releasable, secure engagement between the holder and the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Assignee: Forma Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles R. Morrison, Matthew E. Brooker
  • Patent number: 5562401
    Abstract: The cart includes a cart body tiltable relative to a base mounted on casters. A locking device for maintaining the cart body in selected tilted position relative to the base includes an actuator having a cam surface and a pin biased into a locking position by a spring having a cam follower surface. By displacing the actuator, the cam displaces the pin from an opening in a locking plate carried by the cart body to enable tilting movement of the cart body relative to the base. By displacing the actuator in the opposite direction, the bias of the spring moves the pin into an opening in the locking plate, locking the cart body in a selected angular position relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Moore Business Forms, Inc.
    Inventors: Wilbur Drew, John E. Lord
  • Patent number: 5480039
    Abstract: A two bin inventory construction to accommodate similar products in different size packaging, or the same shape and size products which sell at different rates. The construction is self-contained and sits on a gondola base, a shelf spaced from the base, or via hooks directly to the gondola uprights, and includes a first lower bin and a second upper bin. The upper front portion of the lower bin is truncated to accommodate the smaller bin. The bins may each have a cradle configuration so that as goods are removed, remaining goods will fall to an accessible location. The smaller bin is pivotally mounted on the sides to the larger bin allowing the small bin to be swung to a lower position allowing greater access to the larger bin. When the smaller bin is in its normal position, its inventory is directly accessible, while the larger bin inventory is accessible by an opening formed between the smaller bin and a forward lip of the larger bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Inventor: Milton J. Merl
  • Patent number: 5308158
    Abstract: A pull down shelf assembly (20, 20a) for facilitating access to upper storage shelves (22, 22a). The shelf assembly includes a shelf guide track mechanism (24, 24', 24a, 24a') and the storage shelf (22, 22a) slidably mounted for movement between an extended position and a retracted position. A pantographic pull down mounting assembly (26, 26', 26a, 26a') coupled between a shelf mounting bracket (28, 28', 28a, 28a') and the track mechanism produces pantographic movement thereof between a deployed position, for increased access, and an elevated stored position. The pantographic assembly is mounted therebetween at locations producing near-horizontal pantographic movement of the track mechanism with the storage shelf carried thereby throughout an arcuate path between the deployed position and the elevated stored position. A spring biasing mechanism (38, 38', 38a, 38a') coupled between the mounting bracket and one of the arms biases the track mechanism toward the stored position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Inventors: Doug Vogelgesang, Douglas Ching
  • Patent number: 5222610
    Abstract: A modular stand which includes a pair of geometrically shaped end wall members and an article supporting member positioned therebetween. The end wall members include dovetail tongue and grooves which allow them to be connected to one another. A cylindrical holder is positioned on both sides of each end wall member for engaging the ends of the article supporting member. The ends of the article supporting member are configured to matingly engage and connect with a corresponding cylindrical holder formed in the side of the end wall members. The article supporting member can engage the end wall members so as to be selectively positionable at a plurality of angles, thereby allowing the articles supported therein to be displayed at a selected angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Inventors: Erling W. Johansen, Peter J. Grabowsky
  • Patent number: 5197613
    Abstract: A plurality of vertical support posts pivotally mount a plurality of vertically stacked baskets therebetween to permit ease of pivotment of each basket and removal of garments contained therewithin into an underlying hamper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Inventor: Mark A. Kotlowski
  • Patent number: 5186335
    Abstract: An adjustable storage rack for a document processor in which a plurality of document receiving slots are each associated and aligned with one of the sorter pockets when the rack is secured to the document processor frame. Advantageously, the securing occurs through a pivoting hinge, allowing the rack to be supported in one of a plurality of defined positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Laura B. Fahey, Michael D. Garten, David G. Lyke
  • Patent number: 5042672
    Abstract: A storage system, especially for magazines and the like, comprising at least one storage box having an upwardly open top, and a holder for the box. The holder (2, 3) comprises a hinge (4, 5) allowing pivotal movement of the box in one plane, and further a first stop member (8) defining a swung-out position of the box in which the open top thereof takes a substantially acute angular position relative to the horizontal plane, and a second stop member (9) defining a swung-in position of the box in which the open top thereof is substantially parallel to the horizontal plane. The hinge connection is releasable in the swung-in position of the box and only in this position, by translational movement of the box substantially perpendicular to the horizontal plane, said movement being positively controlled by the hinge and/or the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: BTJ Produkter AB
    Inventors: Per-Erland Mehlin, Leif Palsson
  • Patent number: 4947984
    Abstract: A packaging case for presenting elongated objects (such as pencils (103) and flat objects, such as computer disks (350), for easy removal and selection and for transporting and storing such objects in a compact and protected condition. The case comprises a base (50) having a plurality of upright partitions (58) hingedly attached thereto at spaced locations, and a plurality of shelves (68) attached to spaced, corresponding locations on said partitions. The shelves have elongated slots (66) for receiving the objects and holding them parallel to the partitions. When the partitions are folded upright, the objects are held upright so that they will be spaced and can all be easily seen, selected, and replaced. When the partitions are folded down, the objects and shelves will be close and parallel to the base so as to provide a very compact package for easy transportation and/or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Inventors: Lauren Kaufman, Harrison Kaufman
  • Patent number: 4942498
    Abstract: A device comprising an element (1) serving as a housing and a mounting frame for an apparatus and a suspending element (2), the latter comprising a means (5) suitable for working in conjunction with a complementary means (3) which is integral with the housing (1) so as to form a pivoting coupling; the device also includes adjustable means of spacing (4,5,6) integral with either one of elements (1,2) of the device, said spacing means being designed to work together with a surface of the other element in order to hold the housing (1) in an adjustable predetermined angular position. The spacing means comprise, for example, a means (5) integral with one of elements (1,2) and formed with a rib (4) designed to work together with any one of several grooves (7) formed in the other element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignee: Belgian Electronic Research S. A.
    Inventor: Daniel Toussaint
  • Patent number: 4921110
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for extending a wardrobe from and retracting it back into a false ceiling. This wardrobe mechanism is intended to be integrated into a suspended storage system comprised of uniform ceiling panels. The wardrobe of the invention pivots between a horizontal closed position and a vertical open position. A suitably positioned weight compensation caliper arm assures one can easily extend and retract the wardrobe with a minimum of effort. A set of pinions transfer the movement of the wardrobe through an endless chain to a clothes hanger device. Thus, pulling the wardrobe down from the ceiling positions the clothes close to the ground within easy reach, pushing the wardrobe closed repositions and stacks the clothes flat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Inventor: Michel Garcia
  • Patent number: 4858773
    Abstract: A foldable cooling/baking rack has first and second end frames, each of which includes a pair of laterally spaced posts. The rack also has a plurality of generally rectangular shelving elements which are generally horizontally disposed and which are connected to the end frames. The shelving elements and end frames are movable between an upright, operable position and a folded, inoperable position. In the upright positions, the shelving elements are disposed generally perpendicularly to the end frames, while in the folded, inoperable position, the shelving elements and end frames are disposed in a generally non-perpendicular relationship. In one embodiment, the shelving elements are detachably connected to the second end frame, and are pivotably, but non-detachably, connected to the first end frame. A number of alternative joints, including T-shaped and L-shaped joints, are suggested for the pivotal connection between the sheliving elements and the first end frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Inventor: Karen M. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 4836479
    Abstract: A hose storage and dispensing rack comprising a U-shaped hose bracket having a close inner end and an open mouth outer end. The close inner end of the bracket pivotally mounts to a generally horizontal base of a bracket support. The bracket support includes a vertical mounting upright with the pivotally mounted hose bracket swinging between a substantially vertical position engaging against the mounting upright, and a substantial horizontal position overlying the support base. The location of the pivotal engagement between the hose bracket and the bracket support allows for a free pivotal movement of the hose bracket between the two positions, and at the same time provides for a gravity-retention of the bracket in each position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Inventor: John H. Adams
  • Patent number: 4673326
    Abstract: A bridge and stopper mechanism for an apparatus for lateral transfer of roller pallets, the apparatus serving to transfer roller pallets and employing bridges as extensions of rails between the shelving and the transporter body, the stopper being placed on the shelving to control the access of roller pallets to the lateral transporter. To reduce the number of hydraulic cylinders and to simplify the operation of the mechanism, the invention is implemented in such manner that at least one stopper actuator lever is pivoted on each end of the internal transporter body, the said levers being connected to the bridges and moving along with these. When pressing against the base of the stopper peg, the stopper actuator lever is turned from a horizontal position to a low position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1987
    Assignee: Elevator GmbH
    Inventors: Heino T. K. Halonen, Jukka I. Pohjonen
  • Patent number: 4666048
    Abstract: A hosiery display device has a plurality of stocking forms mounted on a support housing such that the stocking forms are arrayed in a fan-like configuration. The thigh ends of the stocking forms are scalloped, and these are then held onto a keyed shaft by associated disc-like positioning members which have interengaging peripheral scalloping. The support housing is formed of two identical mating support housing halves, which support the shaft and are held together by the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: RPM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Strongosky, David M. Freund
  • Patent number: 4624375
    Abstract: A stocking display device having a plurality of stocking forms mounted on a support in such a manner that each form can be moved into a number of different angular positions whereby a fan-like arrangement of the forms can be achieved. The support for the forms includes positive locking means to securely hold each stocking form in the angularly adjusted position into which it has been moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1986
    Assignee: RPM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Strongosky, David M. Freund
  • Patent number: 4620652
    Abstract: A threaded spool storage apparatus having a plurality of transparent and rotatable cylindrical containers suitable for accommodating a plurality of multi-colored threaded spools is disclosed. Each cylindrical container is suitable for being removably mounted on an adjustable arm operably coupled to a base member means for accommodating thereto a plurality of lever means for operably manipulating the containers either outwards or inwards to permit thereto the storage, retrieval and replacement of the threaded spools. Moreover, a back portion member means is provided for bracing said containers. Preferably, the plurality of containers are arranged proximately along a horizontal plane; although, if desired, the plurality of containers may be arranged proximately adjacent from each other along a vertical plane suitable for sturdily mounting onto a side of a wall or on a horizontal base means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1986
    Assignee: Design Inceptions, Inc.
    Inventor: William S. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 4537315
    Abstract: A storage unit for knives and/or steels including a series of individual blocks pivotal forwardly within a frame from a generally upright storage position to an inclined access position. The frame and blocks are modular in construction, permitting widening of the frame and addition of blocks by the purchaser subsequent to his initial purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1985
    Assignee: F & M Trading Company
    Inventor: Michael E. Griffin
  • Patent number: 4424907
    Abstract: A fold-down storage rack for permitting the storage of fishing rods across a ceiling includes first and second rack supports, and a pair of parallel rods pivoted to one rack support and including a ridging end member between the rods. The second rack support is parallel to the first rack support and includes a holding bracket coupled thereto and movably engageable with the end member for holding the rack in a storage position substantially parallel with the ceiling, and disengageable to permit the storage rack to be pivoted away from the ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1984
    Inventor: Barry L. Robb
  • Patent number: 4295623
    Abstract: A variable position article holder according to the teachings of the present invention is shown in the preferred embodiment for holding boxes for recording tapes such as cassette, 8-track, or video tape. The tape holder includes first and second L-shaped members. The second L-shaped member can be interfitted within an L-shaped aperture formed in the first L-shaped member. The second L-shaped member is slidably and pivotably mounted to the first L-shaped member within the aperture by detents which extend from the second L-shaped member into slots formed in the leg portions of the first L-shaped member adjacent the aperture. A washboard series of angular peaks are formed on the top surface of the second leg of the second L-shaped member. The first L-shaped member further includes ratchet levers which extend into the aperture and engage with the angular peaks of the second L-shaped member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1981
    Assignee: Investment Rarities, Inc.
    Inventor: Eduard H. Schweizer
  • Patent number: 4241962
    Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for the storage of visible index records and the like, assembled in panels, trays, and the like. The panels are stored side-by-side, suspended vertically below a plurality of horizontal panel-carriers which are arranged side-by-side and are independently pivotable at their mid-points about a common horizontal axis. Each panel is attached to its panel-carrier for swinging movement in a direction at right angles to said common axis so that by pivotting a panel-carrier through 180.degree. to an inverted position the panel or panels attached thereto may be swung to a substantially horizontal position to provide access to the records or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1980
    Assignee: Recordex Limited
    Inventor: Keith Ryan
  • Patent number: 4212401
    Abstract: A storage device for storing card-like objects, for example photographs. The device is in the form of a cassette like container in which the objects are stacked upright in a rear section comprising the base, lower parts of each side wall and the rear wall of the cassette. A first section of the cassette is pivoted about the front edge of the base and comprises at least part of the top, the front wall and upper parts of the side walls complementary with the side wall lower parts. In the open condition of the cassette photographs can readily be turned forward one by one to stack face downwards on the front section. A plurality of such cassettes may be pivotally supported in a rectangular frame, one behind the other, so that the contents of each cassette can be readily inspected in turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1980
    Inventor: Eduard H. Schweizer
  • Patent number: 4074683
    Abstract: A walker for infirm individuals with provision for supporting a cradle for a removable tray, and the tray at the front of the walker. The cradle may be arranged to swing to remain level at all times or may be rigidly secured to the walker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1978
    Inventor: Anthony J. Di Chiara
  • Patent number: 4002398
    Abstract: A terminal block mounting structure has a mounting bridge pivotally connected to a base bracket. Another mounting bridge is pivotally connected to an intermediate swivel member which is pivotally connected to the base bracket. The mounting bridges, each supporting a set of terminal blocks, are normally disposed in vertical alignment, yet the pivotal connections allow movement of the terminal blocks from the normal vertical plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1977
    Assignee: Allen-Bradley Company
    Inventors: Alfred H. Hanisch, Edward C. Fensholt