Furniture Type Patents (Class 211/27)
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Patent number: 12179083Abstract: A shoulder part cart for storing football shoulder pads. The shoulder pad cart has a flat cart base with multiple upright posts. Each upright has a shoulder support located on the upright. The shoulder support has a flat resting surface where the under side of the shoulder pad rests. The shoulder support is bent to have a slight curve to mirror the slight bend of the shoulder pad allowing the shoulder pad to remain up right. Each shoulder support has a spacer on the front and rear side to keep the shoulder pads. The spacers keep the shoulder pad in its shaped form. The uprights are mounted to the base using a mounting panel and bolts.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: TNT Sports EquipmentInventor: Thomas D. Flowers
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Patent number: 12077203Abstract: Apparatus and methods for wheel dolly storage. An apparatus includes a first elongated arm and a plurality of vertical support structures configured to be affixed to a horizontal surface of the first elongated arm. Each of the plurality of vertical support structures is configured to be inserted into an end portion of a wheel dolly to support the wheel dolly in a vertical orientation. The apparatus also includes a connector portion configured to be affixed to an end of the first elongated arm. A second arm is configured to be affixed to the connector portion on a first end. A second end of the second arm opposite the first end is configured to be inserted into an end portion of a base wheel dolly while the first elongated arm rests on the base wheel dolly.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2023Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Jackco Transnational Inc.Inventor: John Huang
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Patent number: 11590401Abstract: This disclosure relates to a drying rack for wet equipment constructed to support wet equipment having absorbent and non-absorbent sides. The drying rack supports the equipment such that absorbent sides of the wet equipment are generally oriented in a single windward direction relative to an external airflow source.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Inventor: Ryan Teasdale
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Patent number: 11571593Abstract: A fire protection sprinkler system includes a horizontal barrier that covers two adjacent racks, and the vertical flue space between the racks. The horizontal barrier is provided at a predetermined height, and has a width that is at least equal to a width of the rack, and a depth that is at least equal to a sum of a depth of the rack, a depth of the other rack, and a depth of the vertical flue space. In addition, the horizontal barrier is a sheet having one or more apertures. The system also includes a rack level fire protection sprinkler connected to a fluid supply conduit, and being disposed in the vertical flue space below the horizontal barrier. The rack level sprinkler has a K-factor of 11.2 gpm/(psi)1/2 or greater, and is vertically spaced from commodities stored on the rack and the other rack covered by the horizontal barrier.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Inc.Inventors: Thomas Multer, Oliver Pahila
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Patent number: 11571592Abstract: A fire protection sprinkler system includes at least two horizontal barriers, each covering two adjacent racks and a vertical flue space between the racks. The horizontal barriers are provided at a predetermined height, and have a width that is at least equal to a width of the rack, and a depth that is at least equal to a sum of a depth of the two racks and a depth of the vertical flue space. The horizontal barrier is spaced from an adjacent horizontal barrier. The system also includes at least two rack level fire protection sprinklers disposed in the vertical flue space below a horizontal barrier, of the at least two horizontal barriers. The sprinkler have a K-factor of 11.2 gpm/(psi)1/2 or greater, and are vertically spaced from commodities stored on the racks. Each horizontal barrier covers one rack level sprinkler, of the at least two rack level sprinklers.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Inc.Inventors: Thomas Multer, Oliver Pahila
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Patent number: 11358619Abstract: An inclined handcart includes a frame including two hook-shaped rearward inclined members at two sides respectively; two wheel mounts secured to bottoms of two front corners of the frame respectively; two rear wheels rotatably secured to two rear ends of the rearward inclined members respectively; two front casters rotatably secured to the wheel mounts respectively; a plurality of links interconnecting the rearward inclined members; two plate members mounted on the rearward inclined members respectively, each plate member having a shoulder extending inward; and a first limit board extending from the rear ends of the rearward inclined members.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Inventors: Li-Ling Yang, Chen Huan Hsieh
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Patent number: 9481387Abstract: In one embodiment, a transport dolly includes a base having a generally horizontal platform adapted to support an object to be moved and generally vertical side walls that extend downward from edges of the platform toward a floor or ground surface, and casters mounted to a bottom surface of the platform between the side walls, the casters being dimensioned such that bottom edges of the side walls nearly touch the floor or ground surface such that the casters are enclosed and protected by the side walls.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Inventor: Michael Della Polla
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Patent number: 9228756Abstract: The present disclosure relates to shelving systems and methods that are adaptable to a number of applications, including building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) systems, shelving units for holding children's games and toys, closet organizers with hangers and shelves, storage systems in a garage or workshop, storage shelves over a garage door, and as a shelving unit for audio and visual equipment. The shelving unit includes a means for attachment to an overhead member, such as a steel beam, wood rafter, wood joist, wood beam, or ceiling, a generally J or L shaped bar, the ability to raise or lower the J or L shaped bar to provide for storage at different heights, an extension member removably coupled to the J or L bar, and wherein the extension member has a length that provides for storage space of different widths. In another aspect, an inverted shelving stand is provided. In still a further aspect, a U shaped swiveling hanging unit is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Quick-Sling, LLCInventor: William J. Crowley
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Patent number: 9226575Abstract: A modular stand system is adjustable in the transverse direction and height and is adapted for HVAC system components that need to be elevated above a support surface. In certain embodiments, the modular stand systems herein are advantageously used to support HVAC variable refrigerant flow (VRF) units.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Quick-Sling, LLCInventor: William J. Crowley
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Patent number: 8714369Abstract: A furniture display rack aims to hold at least one set of outdoor furniture which includes a table, at least one chair and a parasol. The furniture display rack comprises a first rack, a second rack connected to one end of the first rack and a support rack. The first rack includes a first retaining bar and a first holding space between two ends of the first retaining bar to hold the table. The first retaining bar has an insertion portion insertable by the parasol and two first retaining portions at two ends thereof leaned by the table. The second rack includes a pair of base beams respectively connected to one end of a support post and a second holding space between the two base beams to hold the chair. The furniture display rack thus formed can hold and display the furniture in smaller display space.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Keysheen Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Lausan Chung-Hsin Liu, Shopo Hsin Tsu Liu, Fibro Tsu Kun Liu
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Patent number: 8534470Abstract: A disassemblable hanging cart for folding chair includes a chassis, two standing poles, two reinforcement sets, and multiple hanging racks, bolts and pad sets. The chassis includes a plurality of caster sets. The two standing poles are vertically and symmetrically erected on opposite positions of the chassis. Each reinforcement set is provided between one of the two standing poles and the chassis for reinforcing the connection strength therebetween. Each hanging rack includes a cross beam, and a plurality of hanging bars for hanging folding chairs. The bolts connect the cross beams with the hanging bars. The pad sets are mounted to the hanging bars to prevent the folding chairs from falling off from the hanging cart. The hanging cart can be easily assembled, and when the hanging cart is not in use, it can be disassembled and packed in a minimum size.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventors: Mei Chuen Lin, Tzu Mei Wang
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Publication number: 20130026114Abstract: Provided is a door opening/closing device unit which is capable of preventing shifting of the mounting position of a connecting rod to door opening/closing devices and facilitating the mounting work. The door opening/closing device unit has at least one support member 8 mountable on a housing 1, a pair of door opening/closing devices 4 for moving a door 2 relative to the housing 1 and a connecting member 5 for connecting the door opening/closing devices so as to synchronize operations of the door opening/closing devices. First the support member 8 is mounted on the housing 1, and then, at least one of the paired door opening/closing devices 4 connected by the connecting member 5 is mounted on the one support member 8.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: SUGATSUNE KOGYO CO., LTDInventor: Kazuaki KASHIWAGUMA
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Publication number: 20120210915Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more legs or support pedestals. The table may also include one or more handles that may enhance the portability of the table. For example, if the table is a fold-in-half table, then the table top may include first and second sections that may be moved between an folded position and an unfolded position. The handle may include first and second sections that are connected to the first and second sections of the table top. The first and second sections of the handle may be collectively grasped, which may help prevent the table top from unintentionally unfolding. The table top may also include receiving portions that are sized configured to receive one or more portions of the handle. This may allow, for example, at least a substantial portion of the handle to be disposed in receiving portions when the handle is in a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Paul Branch, Ed VanNimwegen
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Publication number: 20120205329Abstract: A vehicle seat including: an intermediate leg portion provided between front and rear leg portions, one end portion of the rear leg portion is connected to the intermediate leg portion and provided diagonally; a connecting frame formed by connecting two short frames to each other provided between lower end portions of the front and rear leg portions, opposing end portions of the two short frames and a lower end portion of the intermediate leg portion are connected. If impact energy larger than a predetermined level is applied, a couple force acts in a direction where a connection portion between the opposing end portions of the two short frames and the lower end portion of the intermediate leg portion is pressed downward, which rotates the diagonally provided rear leg portion diagonally lower front around the lower end portion thereof, to improve impact absorbing efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2010Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: DELTA TOOLING CO., LTD.Inventors: Etsunori Fujita, Hirofumi Mizuno, Yasuhide Takata
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Publication number: 20120193159Abstract: A foldable seat mounting rack of a foldable motorized vehicle includes a pair of symmetric foldable seat mounting support. Each symmetric foldable seat mounting supports comprises: an upper mounting base, a lower mounting base, a pinion, a locking lever, a main connecting plate, a first and a second auxiliary connecting plates. The main connecting plate is pivoted on both upper and lower mounting bases. The pinion is pivoted at a middle portion on an inner side of the main connecting plate. Side surfaces at one end of the both auxiliary connecting plates are formed with racks engaging with the pinion. The first auxiliary connecting plate is pivoted on the lower mounting base and the second auxiliary connecting plate is pivoted on the upper mounting base. One end of the locking lever is pivoted on the upper end of the main connecting plate, and the other end presses against the pinion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Chichun Wu, Zhao Zhang
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Publication number: 20120153657Abstract: A framework for supporting stretchers and method of assembling includes a sub-frame having an adjustable length header bar assembly and adjustable height outer frame legs connected to opposing ends of the header bar assembly. A secondary stretcher support is positioned laterally interior of and parallel with each outer frame leg, each of the secondary stretcher support and outer frame leg including stretcher holders. Interframe connectors are transversely positioned between pairs of sub-frames and pairs of secondary stretcher supports. Stretcher handles seat in the stretcher holder and the secondary stretcher support. The framework is configured to fit within varying dimensions of a mass transit vehicle and can be a component of a vehicle conversion kit. The kit can further include tools for assembling the framework, assembly instructions, and a crate for storing and transporting at least the framework, supports, tools, and assembly instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: FIRST LINE TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventor: Amit Kapoor
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Publication number: 20110278884Abstract: A seat for passengers comprising a seat body and at least one seat portion, wherein the seat comprises identification devices able to receive and verify the correctness of an identification code of the seat and activation devices, operatively connected to the identification devices, so as to be enabled and/or disabled depending on the result of verification of the identification code.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: CLERPREM S.p.A.Inventor: GianRoberto Marchesi
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Publication number: 20110169386Abstract: A modular mounting system for institutional or classroom furniture or fixtures includes mounting rails that are attached to a wall surface in a horizontal orientation and that are vertically spaced. The mounting rails have a flat wall-mounting portion, with upper and lower T-shaped sections projecting therefrom, forming upper and lower U-channels and a central C-channel. The wall-mounting portion has a lower chamfered edge. Sections of mounting rail are aligned by a spline inserted into the C-channel. The system is infinitely adaptable to a wide range of changing uses for the classroom, with each element of the modular classroom furniture easily mounted to or removed from the mounting rail with only a screwdriver. The selectable elements include a flat panel accessory that rides between the upper and lower mounting rails, an accessory tray, and vertical rail members and casegoods in various configurations that attach to one or both rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: SILVER STREET, INC.Inventors: Craig A. Hardy, Randall J. Seaver
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Publication number: 20110089124Abstract: A litter support system for a vehicle including a support framework connectable to a wall of the vehicle, an upper litter support arm for holding a litter, the upper litter support arm connected to the support framework, a lower litter support arm for holding a litter, the lower litter support arm connected to the support framework, wherein the upper and lower litter support arms are connected to the support framework such that the upper and lower litter support arms are rotatable between a store position and a first support position and movable substantially horizontally between the first support position substantially adjacent to and near the support framework and a second support position substantially extended outwardly from the support framework.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: Robert Chinn
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Publication number: 20100170861Abstract: A storage rack for round tables having foldable legs, that maintains each table in a vertical position, includes a base fabricated from first and second parallel pairs of tubing sections which are welded together to form a rectangular arrangement. The rim of a round table positioned vertically on the base makes contact with both tubing sections of the first pair, which are spaced apart a distance calculated to maintain the lowermost point of the rim above the level of the floor on which the base rests. A horizontally disposed bar having a welded notched plate welded thereto is supported at each end by a vertical support post, which is secured to one of the tubing sections of the second pair. The notched plate has a number of equally-spaced, downward-facing notches, each of which is sized to receive the rim of a single round table.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2008Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventor: Randy L. Hinckley
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Patent number: 7578400Abstract: A chair storage rack has a base member to be placed on the ground and leg members which are vertically upstanding from the base. Dual support arms extend perpendicularly from the leg members. Beach or similar chairs are hung from the support arms, such that the chairs hang substantially parallel to the leg members. A support frame extends rearwardly of the support arms and perpendicular to the leg members, providing a storage space for the placement of beach umbrellas and other outdoor accessories. The chair storage rack is lightweight for easy transport and placement in any desired location.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Inventor: Frank C. Hartman, Sr.
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Publication number: 20090152217Abstract: A storage system is provided comprising a rail mounted to a surface. A cabinet is supported on said rail. At least one engagement member engages the rail to suspend the cabinet from the rail. The cabinet is supported at an angle relative to the surface. An adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the position of the engagement member relative to the rail for adjusting the angle. A method of mounting a cabinet on a surface is also provided comprising mounting a rail having a flange on a surface. A cabinet as described herein is suspended from the rail by the engagement member. The adjustment mechanism is moved towards or away from the surface to adjust the angle of the cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: RUBBERMAID, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Gmerek, David McNamara, Joseph Musser, Michael Nicholls, Zach Utz, Robert J. Warner, JR.
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Publication number: 20090057245Abstract: A storage rack for round tables having foldable legs, that maintains each table in a vertical position, includes a base fabricated from first and second parallel pairs of tubing sections which are welded together to form a rectangular arrangement. The rim of a round table positioned vertically on the base makes contact with both tubing sections of the first pair, which are spaced apart a distance calculated to maintain the lowermost point of the rim above the level of the floor on which the base rests. A horizontally disposed bar having a welded notched plate welded thereto is supported at each end by a vertical support post, which is secured to one of the tubing sections of the second pair. The notched plate has a number of equally-spaced, downward-facing notches, each of which is sized to receive the rim of a single round table.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventor: Randy L. Hinckley
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Patent number: 7461749Abstract: A load-bearing chair support for shipping or transporting objects, such as chairs. The chair support is constructed entirely from a one-piece blank of corrugated material, which is foldable into an upright tubular structure for positioning between a pair of seats of two chairs, with an upper one of the chairs being inverted relative to the opposite lower chair.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Arvco Container CorporationInventors: David Matthew Hanna, John Douglas Stoner
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Patent number: 7070056Abstract: A rack stores various types of pool floats. One type of rack has a top section with spaced apart parallel bars. The bars are separated from each other by slots. The top section is supported above the ground by legs. Mattress type pool floats are received by the slots, with the headrests being located on top of the top section and the body of the mattress being located below. The rack is also ideally suited for auxiliary racks, which can hold chairs and other types of pool floats. The auxiliary racks have at least two spaced apart support bars, which may be at different heights. The auxiliary rack can be located to one side of the mattress rack. The auxiliary rack can hold one or two chairs or other types of floats. In addition, standoffs are provided at the top of the racks, so that a cover may be positioned over the rack.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2004Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Inventor: Stephen Leroy Powders
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Patent number: 6230902Abstract: A confectioner's work station for the organization, display and storage of equipment, books and supplies used by the confectioner in the practice of their art. The work station includes a pastry bag rack sub-assembly, a tube rack sub-assembly, a magazine and tool rack sub assembly, and a coloring bottle rack sub-assembly, which are housed between a bottom portion, a left side portion, a top portion and a right side portion. The coloring bottle rack sub assembly stores the coloring bottles in an inclined position. The pastry bag rack sub assembly features clips which are secured to rods to releasably secure pastry bags thereto. The tube rack sub-assembly features a plurality of inclined pegs extending from the back portion of the work station. The inclined pegs are spaced apart and sized to receive tubes thereon. The magazine and tool rack sub assembly includes inclined partitions sized to receive magazines and books therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Inventors: Sheala J. Bird, Kimberly N. Buland
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Patent number: 5395165Abstract: A cabinet door or doors are each hingedly mounted to the slide brackets of a pair of slide track assemblies which, in turn, are secured to a side wall of a cabinet. A pair of inelastic cables of substantially the same length connect the upper and lower slide brackets in a prescribed configuration to prevent skewing of the slide brackets at all times. One of the cables extends rearwardly from the upper bracket across an upper rear pulley, downwardly and forwardly around a lower front pulley and back into the lower bracket. The other cable follows the opposite path from the upper bracket forwardly around an upper front pulley, downwardly and rearwardly around a lower rear pulley, and forwardly into the lower bracket. Because the cables are of equal length, they insure that vertical alignment is maintained.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1993Date of Patent: March 7, 1995Assignee: Hafele America Co.Inventor: Axel G. Woerner
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Patent number: 5291700Abstract: An activities module is positioned on a support surface, such as the floor of a room, to provide activity stations with horizontal work surfaces. The module includes an upright post member that has at least two vertical grooves. A flat panel has an opening sized to receive the post member when the flat panel is oriented horizontally, and upright partition panels are provided corresponding to the vertical grooves in the post member. Each partition panel has an inner edge fitted into the groove, an outer edge and a bottom edge that rests on the support surface. The partition panels each have a slot to receive the flat, horizontal panel, and fasteners secure the module together. A second flat, horizontal panel may similarly be mounted below the first flat panel, and a third flat, horizontal panel may provide a shelf or bench.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1991Date of Patent: March 8, 1994Inventor: Keith Chew
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Patent number: 4895381Abstract: A furniture display cart is provided which allows vertical placement of furniture and display items to maximize warehouse or showroom capacity. The utilization of carts having vertical adjustable frames for three or more furniture items transforms a relatively small floor space into a much effectively larger space thus utilizing the area to its maximum potential. The cart is movable and can be nestled for storage purposes when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1988Date of Patent: January 23, 1990Inventor: Clifford B. Farlow