Adjustable Patents (Class 211/175)
  • Patent number: 8297452
    Abstract: A parts container having adjustable racks that are adjustable in both a vertical and horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventors: George A. Anscomb, Jason V. Hultberg
  • Patent number: 8261921
    Abstract: A parts container having adjustable racks that are adjustable in both a vertical and horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: George A. Anscomb, Jason V. Hultberg
  • Patent number: 8235339
    Abstract: An assembly for engaging a rail with support structures includes a bracket disposed at an end of the rail. The bracket is configured to rotate between at least first and second positions such that the bracket can present at least first or second different engagement features for engaging with different kinds of support structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David A. Selvidge, Paul E. Westphall, Kelly K. Smith
  • Patent number: 8231014
    Abstract: A support slide assembly for a cable management arm includes first and second slide assemblies. The cable management arm is connected between the two slide rails of the first slide assembly. A third pivot member and a sliding member are located between first and second pivot members on two ends of the cable management arm. Two ends of a support slide rail are connected to the first and second slide assemblies respectively. The support rail is retractable by the slidable first and second rods. The first rod has one end pivotably connected to a sliding block which is slidably connected to the first slide assembly. The second rod has one end pivotably connected to the second slide assembly. The sliding member is slidably connected to the support slide rail. When the first slide assembly pulls the cable management arm out, the first and second rods extend relative to each other and form an angle relative to the first and second slide assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20120175332
    Abstract: A holding device for objects with rocker such as a surfboard, comprising a holder with at least two support arms wherein one end of each support arm is connected to at least one other support arm by a crossbar. The holder is attachable to a surface such that it can rotate about an axis adjacent and parallel to the plane of the surface, such that the object with rocker will rest with at least one end touching the surface when inserted between the crossbar and the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Walker Gambill Shipley
  • Publication number: 20120145662
    Abstract: A panel attachment arrangement for attaching a panel 3.003 to a support 7.066 having a pair of opposite sides each opposite side having an engagement lip 7.078 which, in use, are on the opposite face of the support to the panel, the panel attachment arrangement including: a pair of first projections 3.005 adapted to receive a pair of opposite sides of a support; each projection including an inward transverse second projection 3.007 adapted to seat behind or in a corresponding one of the recesses in the support, wherein one or more of (a) the panel, (b) the first projections, or (c) the second projections are flexible or resilient, whereby the second projections can be resiliently splayed or flexed beyond the opposite sides of the support to engage the corresponding lip when the flexing force is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS PTY LIMITED
    Inventor: David Geng
  • Patent number: 8191719
    Abstract: A rack assembly of storage bins has a back wall, series of vertical slots in the back wall, partition members having tongues for fixing the partition member to the back wall. Extending between the partition members are bin floors, the edges of the floor members located in slots in the partition members. The spacing of the slots in the back wall and of the slots in the partition members is selected to permit a range of spacings of horizontally adjacent partition members and a range of spacings of vertically adjacent floor members. By suitable selection of the spacings, a large variety of bin sizes can be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: PCAS Patient Care Automation Services Inc.
    Inventors: Wes van Ooyen, Todd Willick, Derek Bessette, Richard Panetta
  • Patent number: 8167146
    Abstract: A cable management apparatus includes a cable support, and a connecting member. The cable support includes a first support and a second support. A rail assembly includes an outer rail and an inner rail slidably attached to the outer rail. The first support is rotationally attached to the inner rail and the second support is rotationally attached to the outer rail. The connecting member connects the first and second supports and extends a blocking portion. The first support is capable of changing position relative to the second support while the inner rail and the outer rail stay relatively static. The blocking portion is supported by the supporting member and is capable of disengaging from the supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mo-Ming Yu, Hai-Chen Zhou
  • Publication number: 20120061340
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a trousers rack which uses the differences in the thickness of a thick upper portion and a thin lower portion above and beneath the waist seam line of trousers. The trousers rack of the present invention can be used in the following manner: a user holds the waist pair of the trousers with two hands, inserts the lower portion beneath the waist seam line into the gap between protruding support bars of hanging means, and releases the two hands from the trousers, such that the upper portion which is thicker than the lower portion beneath the waist seam line of trousers naturally gets caught between the support bars and the trousers can be hung on the trousers rack. The number of hanging means can vary as need, so as to increase or decrease a trousers storage space. Further, the width of the gap between the support bars can be adjusted in accordance with the thickness of trousers, thereby improving user convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Man Keon Park
  • Patent number: 8066131
    Abstract: An overhead rack system is provided that may be mounted to the ceiling of a structure such as a garage for storing items in an organized manner off the floor. The overhead rack system includes a first and second adjustable mounting track and a support surface having a number of side rails connected together by a plurality of rail connectors. The first and second adjustable mounting tracks are adjustable relative to the ceiling mount such that the space between the ceiling and the support surface as well as the overall length of the side rails may be adjusted by the user according to the intended space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventors: Todd Mansor, Jeff Moffat
  • Patent number: 8051781
    Abstract: A shelf for overlying a shower barrier uses a pair of shelves that are connected by a connector shelf allowing the device to telescope. Each of the pair of shelves abut a side wall and overlie a curtain rod or the top of a shower door. Each shelf has a flat upper surface and a decorative downwardly depending front surface for enhancing the aesthetics of the shower enclosure and concealing the rod or top of the door. Various devices can be used to hold the shelves against the walls including telescoping rods attached to the connector shelf and the other two shelves with a set screw holding the rods in place. A compression spring can also push on the outer shelves; or screws can pass through either screw bosses on the two other shelves and into the respective walls or a bracket can, be attached to the outer shelves and the walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventors: Krista K. Vind, Clayton J. Vind
  • Patent number: 8038016
    Abstract: To reliably bias drugs to a rotor side without upsizing a device, with little layout limitations, and without damaging the drugs. Biasing means that biases drugs stored in a cassette 3 to a rotor 23 side to arrange the drugs includes: a casing 35; a constant load spring 36 provided in the casing 35 and having a spring part 41 fixed to the rotor 23 side of the cassette 3 at its tip; a locking plate 42 provided in the casing 35 and having a gear part 46 that engaged with and disengaged from a locking rack 26 formed in the cassette 3; and a pressing block 43 projected so as to be pressed from the contact surface of the casing 35 in contact with the drugs and rotating the locking plate 42 by pressing to release the gear part 46 from the locking rack 26.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Yuyama Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shoji Yuyama, Akira Taniguchi
  • Publication number: 20110240822
    Abstract: A sliding support assembly includes a sliding rail assembly and an attachment. The sliding rail assembly includes a fixed member, a sliding arm, and a hinge. The hinge has a positioning extension and a second portion, wherein the second portion is pivotally engaged to the positioning extension. The positioning extension is slidably engaged to the fixed member. The sliding rail assembly has a non-pivoted state and a pivoted state, wherein in the non-pivoted state the second portion is positioned substantially parallel to the fixed member, and in the pivoted state the second portion defines an angle with the fixed member. The attachment is engaged to at least a portion of the second portion and in the pivoted state is positioned a desired distance beyond the exterior edge of the partition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: SIDELINES, INC.
    Inventor: Charles A. Costa
  • Patent number: 8002125
    Abstract: A motorcycle accessory rack is provided which includes spaced-apart first and second brackets having a plurality of support rods secured thereto and extending therebetween. The first and second brackets may be secured to a supporting surface such as a wall or the like. The rods may be moved in their respective slots or openings or moved to different slots or openings to accommodate accessories from different models of motorcycles. Optional helmet hangers and jacket hangers are also provided at the sides of the rack. A pair of upright supports are mounted on a pair of support rods and are adapted to have a motorcycle windshield clamped thereonto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Loren D. Van Wyk
  • Patent number: 7988246
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a slide rail to a fixed structure includes a mounting bracket fixed to the slide rail, an actuating member slidably attached to the mounting bracket, at least one blocking member extending from the actuating member, a locking member deformably attached to the mounting bracket, and a resilient member connecting between the mounting bracket and the actuating member. The actuating member is slidable between a first position to maintain securing of the mounting bracket to the support, and a second position to allow release the mounting bracket from the support. The locking member comprises at least one first abutting end releasably abutting the blocking member to maintain the actuating member in the first position, and at least one second abutting end releasably abutting the blocking member to maintain the actuating member in the second position. The resilient member biases the actuating member to the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mo-Ming Yu, Hai-Chen Zhou
  • Patent number: 7946433
    Abstract: Embodiments of interlocking uprights members for a telecommunications equipment cabinet are presented herein. The uprights include first and second areas that engage in an interlocking and alternating overlap so that the uprights interlock in a plurality of positions to vary a dimension of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Telect Inc.
    Inventor: Tri H. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7934607
    Abstract: A system and method are described for a variable mount arm assembly for installing support structures within different types of rack systems. Embodiments of the invention disclose a rack system support member comprising a rotatable bracket having first and second mounting interfaces on first and second mounting faces of the bracket. The rotatable bracket can be secured in a first position to mount the support member in a rack system that uses the first mounting interface. The bracket can be released from the first position and rotated to a second position to mount the support member in a rack system that employs the second mounting interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Gregory Henderson, Robert B. Brownell, Jr., Lawrence E. Davis, Jeffrey E. Neaves, Lesley Ribble
  • 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
  • Patent number: 7874090
    Abstract: At least two upright subassemblies, each with a base, radial positioning members; an outer tubular member, an inner tubular member slidably received in the outer tubular member; a plunger for selective engagement with aperture(s) in the outer tubular member, upper and lower horizontal bars secured to the radial positioning members, and a flexible display secured to each set of upper and lower horizontal bars, the radial positioning members for selective positioning between selected convex, concave, in-line and right angle positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventor: Rodger H. Flagg
  • Patent number: 7850015
    Abstract: A display device for displaying and dispensing tubular items of merchandise includes a first side and a substantially parallel second side spaced apart by a distance. A base forming a bottom portion and a cover forming a top portion of the display device are disposed between the first and second side. A first ramp having a first width is disposed between the first and second side and slopes downwardly toward a rear portion of the display device. A second ramp having a second width is disposed between the first and second side. At least a portion of the second ramp is disposed under the first ramp and slopes downwardly toward a front portion of the display device. The first width and second width are less than the distance between the first side and second side for facilitating a movement of the tubular items of merchandise in the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: New Dimensions Research Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy L. Mason
  • Patent number: 7845468
    Abstract: A ladder bracket for hanging a ladder in a trench box is disclosed. The bracket includes a frame, a first arm and a second arm, and a lip. The first arm and second arm each have a first end attached to the frame and a second end extending in a direction away from the frame. The lip is attached to the second end of the first arm and to the second end of the second arm. A distance between the frame and the lip accommodates the bracket being removably hung from a top edge of the trench box. A method of use is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Independence Excavating, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas John Steblinski
  • Patent number: 7810657
    Abstract: A product display unit (10) has a product support surface of selectively adjustable area. The unit comprises an attachment (13, 14) for securing to a support structure (15) and a cantilevered support member (11) extending from the attachment in a first length direction. A plurality of elongate support arms (23) extend lengthwise in a direction substantially perpendicular to said first length direction. Each support arm (23) is pivotably attached to the cantilevered support member for movement between a first position and a second position to vary the area of the product display unit available to support product. Each support arm may also be telescopically movable from the second position to a third position to further vary the product support area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Cadbury Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Max Matthew Davison, Martin Cronje, Bevan Tilley, Melanie Lambrechts
  • Patent number: 7806283
    Abstract: An adjustable shelving assembly and a support structure for supporting the adjustable shelf assembly. The adjustable shelf assembly may include at least one extension shelf unit, slidably oriented with respect to a central shelf unit such that the width and/or depth of the shelf may be adjusted. The adjustable shelf assembly may be adjusted without removing the shelf from the accompanying support structure or causing the central shelf unit to be moved. The adjustable shelf assembly may also include structure for receiving advertisements, product identifiers or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Display Source Alliance, LLC
    Inventor: Derek Metcalf
  • Patent number: 7789082
    Abstract: A rack structure of an oven is provided. In the rack structure, a fixed shelf is disposed in a cavity of an oven and it includes an opening with a predetermined size and a vertical bar arranged on each side of the opening, a slide bar includes an end slidable along the vertical bar, and a movable shelf includes at least one portion supported by the slide bar and it is capable of opening and closing the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Cho Hae Woon
  • Publication number: 20100208472
    Abstract: A hanger bar assembly for a recessed luminaire is disclosed. The hanger bar assembly includes a first hanger bar member having a first attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, and a second hanger bar member having a second attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, the second hanger bar member being adjacent to the first hanger bar member. The first and the second attachment structures each include a first wall having a first fastener aperture and a second wall having a second fastener aperture, the first and second fastener apertures being formed about a common central longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Grzegorz Wronski
  • Publication number: 20100200528
    Abstract: A mobile industrial rack system which includes a flue spacer, a carriage spacer, and a synchronous motor control that individually and collectively allows the rack system to be used on unleveled surfaces. The industrial rack system is therefore well suited for storage facilities in which it is not possible or not desired to level an otherwise unleveled floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: SPACESAVER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew A. Tourdot, James C. Muth, Brian R. Nemec, Brian P. Bourke, Eric Wipperfurth
  • Publication number: 20100133207
    Abstract: A cart for an outboard motor allows the motor to be installed on the cart, raised into a vertical position, and transported with relative ease. A storage, transportation and maintenance rack is also provided. The outboard motor cart fits into the storage, transportation and maintenance rack. When secured therein, the cart and rack, with the outboard motor installed, can be easily transported and/or stored. The cart and rack include additional features that fit within the profile of the cart and/or rack and allow for storage and transportation of fuel, oil and other components required for operation and maintenance of the motor. Methods for installing an outboard motor to an outboard motor cart and for installing the outboard motor cart and outboard motor into the storage, transportation and maintenance are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Jacqueline Milan Dolch, Richard Rocke Scriven
  • Publication number: 20090294393
    Abstract: A slide assembly for a rack includes a second slide member slidably connected to a first slide member, which includes a base at one end thereof; a first bracket fixedly connected to the first slide member, which includes a first supporting member corresponding to the base, the first supporting member having a slot thereon; an engaging member pivotally connected to the base, which includes an engaging portion having an engaging surface; an operating member connected to the engaging member for controlling movement of the engaging member; and a resilient member acting on the engaging member for providing a restoring force to the engaging member. When the first bracket is mounted to a rack, the engaging portion of the engaging member will be inserted through the slot of the first bracket and the engaging surface will engage with a surrounding surface of a hole of the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KEN-CHING CHEN, WEI-SHENG WANG, CHUN-CHIANG WANG
  • Patent number: 7571822
    Abstract: An adjustable shelving assembly and a support structure for supporting the adjustable shelf assembly. The adjustable shelf assembly may include at least one extension shelf unit, slidably oriented with respect to a central shelf unit such that the width and/or depth of the shelf may be adjusted. The adjustable shelf assembly may be adjusted without removing the shelf from the accompanying support structure or causing the central shelf unit to be moved. The adjustable shelf assembly may also include structure for receiving advertisements, product identifiers or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Display Source Alliance, LLC
    Inventor: Derek Metcalf
  • Publication number: 20090057255
    Abstract: An interlocking component assembly of an expandable rack assembly is proposed, including a plurality of horizontally-deposed panels each formed with a first opening, a plurality of vertically-deposed panels each disposed between two horizontally-deposed panels, a plurality of middle joint components each disposed in vertically-deposed panels, and a plurality of interlocking components each adapted for interconnecting two middle joint components to interconnect and fasten the horizontally-deposed panel to the vertically-deposed panel, wherein the height of the vertically-deposed panel is greater than the length of the middle joint component, such that the vertically-deposed panel can be coupled to the interlocking component to securely engage the horizontally-deposed panel with the vertically-deposed panel, thereby enabling the rack assembly to be free from limitations of assembling locations or dimensional specifications while the structural rigidity and strength of the assembled rack unit is enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Ying-Kit Choi
  • Patent number: 7458476
    Abstract: A movable fixture onto which core laminates may be stacked in a manner such that the laminates are secure and easily accessible, and the fixture may be used to transport the laminates. The fixture consists of, among other things, a stacking table that has at least one pivot arm extending therefrom and a base plate that has at least one appendage extending therefrom. The pivot arm is movably and removably attached to the appendage in order to permit the stacking table to move between a transporting position and an assembling position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Waukesha Electric Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart Allen Peoples, Stephen Bryant Ham
  • Patent number: 7458473
    Abstract: A display shelf for displaying a plurality of items of merchandise includes a tray having a base, a front portion, a rear portion, a first side, a second side, and a track disposed on the base. A first side member slidably engaging the first side of the tray and a second side member slidable engages the second side of the tray. The side members are displaceable to accommodate items of various widths. A biasing mechanism biases the items of merchandise toward the front of the tray, and has a biasing element and a merchandise advancing member slidably engaging the track. A stop tab is disposed on the base for restricting the rearward movement of the merchandise advancing member to limit the number of items than can be displayed on the display shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: New Dimensions Research Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy L. Mason
  • Patent number: 7451881
    Abstract: A modular shelving system is disclosed. In an embodiment, a box shelf is provided that may be supported by vertical rails of a shelf upright. The box shelf may be supported by shelf supports that engage the vertical rails. The box shelf may include a slideable shelf mounted on a rail and held in position by a biased hinge plate. The slideable shelf may include a divider to separate the shelf into one or more regions and to interfere with the rapid removal of products from the shelf. The box shelf may further include a door that in an embodiment may be required to be opened before products can be removed from slideable shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Hardy, Adam Gold, John Ward, Max E. Syvuk, John W. Swafford, Jr., David J. Henke
  • Publication number: 20080251479
    Abstract: A top hardware bar includes a body, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The body is elongate and defines a first end, a second, opposite end, a channel, and a plurality of holes disposed lengthwise along the body. The first bracket is secured to the first end of the body and is adapted to be releasably secured to a first upright. The second bracket is adjustably secured within the channel at the second end of the body and is adapted to be releasably secured to a second upright. A backer piece is secured to the body of the top hardware bar along a top portion of the backer piece such that the backer piece hangs from the top hardware bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Christine Arradondo, Jeremy A. Clark, Joseph J. Hines
  • Patent number: 7420805
    Abstract: A method- and apparatus are disclosed for mounting vertically two sets of computer components in a back-to-back configuration. The vertically mounted components are interconnected to an internal distribution unit. The pair of sets of vertically mounted components are connected to opposite sides of the distribution unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Verari Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Smith, Victor P. Hester, William A. Wylie
  • Patent number: 7387287
    Abstract: A fixing device which can be fixed to a surface such as a ceiling and receive a perforated section comprises a plate for fixing it to the surface and a support for receiving the perforated section. The support has a wall substantially perpendicular to the plate and at least two claws with the same orientation which cooperate with corresponding perforations of the perforated section. The wall includes a precut locking lug which can be bent into another perforation and cooperate with an edge of that perforation to immobilize the perforated section against movement in translation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: I.C.M. Group
    Inventors: Roland Boltz, Stéphane Quertelet
  • Publication number: 20080042535
    Abstract: Provided is a cabinet including an outer shell having a plurality of doors, disposed such that edges of the plurality of doors form a corner of the outer shell when the doors are in a closed position; wherein, if the doors are open, continuous access is obtained to a plurality of working surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC.
    Inventors: Louis J. GUZZO, Philip TURNER, Wilfred COURCHAINE, Anthony L. NIEVES
  • Patent number: 7296697
    Abstract: An organizer system has a length adjustable horizontal top rail, a plurality of length adjustable vertical uprights, and a plurality of mounting brackets attachable to the uprights. The mounting brackets are mounted to the uprights at any of multiple optional desired locations. One or more shelves are mounted to the mounting brackets. The shelf width is adjustable to virtually any width from a minimum single shelf width by using two or more of the shelves. Storage accessories can be mounted to the system and can include shoe storage shelves, shoe storage racks, clothes hanging rods, vertical storage devices, and forwardly and rearwardly slidable storage devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Frazer Costa, Radu Ghiorghie, Anthony Marchetta, Gina Rodi, David M. Stitchick, Sean O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20070247039
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub defining a washing chamber within which is arranged a dishrack having provided thereon an adjustable tine row assembly. The dishrack includes a base portion formed by a first plurality of spaced support members, and a second plurality of spaced support members that extend generally perpendicularly to the first plurality of spaced support members. The first and second plurality of spaced support members form a lattice work that defines the base portion. The tine row assembly includes a first tine row element, a second tine row element and a slider element that interconnects the first and second tine row elements with at least one of the first plurality of spaced support members. In this manner, the first and second tine row elements are selectively shiftable along the base portion providing a consumer with a greater degree of flexibility when loading/arranging dishware on the dishrack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Randy Anderson, Heather Hagans, Kristen K. Hedstrom, Mark E. Palm, Jeffrey N. Williams
  • Patent number: 7249679
    Abstract: A self-standing shoe rack or other type of shoe rack such as a hanging shoe rack which can expand lengthwise due to telescoping shoe support bars. Opposite frame sides may have equal-size sockets that receive identical end tubes. The end tubes fit telescopically in center tubes to allow length adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard B. Klein
  • Patent number: 7246711
    Abstract: An adjustable shelving unit that may be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the width or depth of the unit and may be adjusted to be in either a horizontal orientation or a forward sloping orientation. The adjustable shelving unit may include a central shelf unit and at least one extension shelf unit. The extension shelf unit may be oriented in a sliding manner with respect to the central shelf unit to permit the adjustment of the width or depth of the shelf by extending or retracting the extension shelf unit with respect to the central shelf unit. Attachment members extending from the central shelf unit allow the shelf to be mounted in either a horizontal or a forward sloping orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Rock-Tenn Shared Services, LLC
    Inventor: Derek Metcalf
  • Patent number: 7207448
    Abstract: A modular storage system which is suitable for storing various items such as screws, nuts, bolts, washers and paper clips in a space-efficient and accessible manner is disclosed. The modular storage system includes a storage shelf and multiple containers removably engaging the storage shelf. A tray assembly having multiple trays may be provided in at least one of the containers for storing additional items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Inventor: Frank Marino, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7201279
    Abstract: A sliding support shelf supports equipment within a rack system regardless of its design. The base of the support shelf includes a surface capable of supporting the equipment reducing unintended movement of the equipment, providing security of the supported equipment, and enhancing ventilation of the equipment. A slide is associated with the base to allow the base to move with respect to the rack. The slide lacks ball bearings, but provides smooth movement of the base without requiring direct attachment to the equipment. Cable management arms are integral to the base to manage the various cables and the like associated with the equipment. The method of the present invention comprises steps of use of the support shelf with various designs of racks and types and dimensions of equipment to be supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H Mimlitch, III, David Anthony Norman
  • Patent number: 7192103
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for attaching a slide track to a rail of an equipment rack without the need for tools comprises a longitudinal main portion, a first or interior surface of which provides a mounting surface for the slide track, and an attachment portion that is substantially perpendicular to the main portion, and that is configured to seat against the rail. A quick-release latching assembly, including a latch element, is slidably mounted on a second, or exterior, surface of the main portion of the bracket assembly adjacent to the end portion, and is movable between a first position, in which the latch element is in a locking engagement with the rail, and a second position in which the latch element is disengaged from the rail. The latching assembly is coupled to the main bracket portion by a biasing element, such as a spring or an elastic band, that biases the latching assembly toward the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Ergo 2000, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott L. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 7182210
    Abstract: An adjustable shelving assembly and a support structure for supporting the adjustable shelf assembly. The adjustable shelf assembly may include at least one extension shelf unit, slidably oriented with respect to a central shelf unit such that the width and/or depth of the shelf may be adjusted. The adjustable shelf assembly may be adjusted without removing the shelf from the accompanying support structure or causing the central shelf unit to be moved. The adjustable shelf assembly may also include structure for receiving advertisements, product identifiers or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Rock-Tenn Shared Services, LLC
    Inventor: Derek Metcalf
  • Patent number: 7152746
    Abstract: A media holding device for supporting media in an upright position comprising a vertical element and a horizontal extension element, created from a continuous length of rod stock formed into segments. The vertical element is a vertical plane defined by at least three corner points creating a geometric shape, for providing lateral support for the held media. The horizontal extension element extends from the vertical element perpendicularly to the vertical plane, creating a horizontal plane for supporting the vertical element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: New Product Guys, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith L. Henk
  • Patent number: 7150364
    Abstract: The expandable shelf of the invention is formed of several telescoping tubular assemblies that are supported in parallel to one another between a pair of end plates. The tubular assemblies may be press fit into the end plates. The end plates are mounted to opposed walls. A center bracket is provided to supportably mount between the end plates for embodiments having long or flexible tubes. In another embodiment, one end plate is mounted to a wall and a second end plate is supported on a floor-mounted column. A further embodiment includes support plates that are mounted to wall surfaces and further receive the end plates to support the expandable shelf. An additional embodiment includes a solid surface platform that is adjustable in length to mount onto the expandable shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Tube Technology, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Jablow, Alan J. Kaufman, Enrico Spinelli, Michael Miller, Jack Miller
  • Patent number: 7150363
    Abstract: A base structure of a retainer for a shelving comprising operation section supporters (2) which have plural locking sections (5) formed at prescribed intervals on flat surfaces of a flat and vertically long board-like material and a pair of shelf board supporting members (3) which are in engagement with the operation section supporters (2), slidable in the vertical direction and provided with movable locking pieces (11) removably engaged with the locking sections (5) of the operation section supporters (2), wherein the movable locking pieces 11 are automatically engaged with or removed from the locking sections (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Tamatoshi Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Tomonari, Kenji Kosugi
  • Patent number: 7150361
    Abstract: A restraining cable and rack system comprises material-bay dividers with cable restraints that can be laced-through, end-attached, and adjusted to a variety of heights on vertical bars. Long sticks or sheets of material are stood on-end inside the bays for retail display. The restraining cables are positioned to prevent the retail material from falling out of the bays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Inventor: Michael J. Calleja
  • Patent number: 7134561
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for clothing organization include a first member, including a first hanger positioning portion, connectable to a second member. The two members may be movable between a first relative position and a second relative position, such as for loading/unloading and storage of conventional hangers. Additionally, a first suspension mechanism is attachable to the first member and, in one embodiment, a second suspension mechanism is attachable to the second member. The first suspension mechanism and the second suspension mechanism respectively support the first member and the second member in the first relative position and the second relative position. Associated methods of assembly of such hanger systems, and methods of clothing organization, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Ribs Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Schneider, Jorge L. Prats