Wall Mounted Patents (Class 211/35)
  • Patent number: 11864679
    Abstract: Display clips are disclosed that may include a front plant-receiving upper hoop and a lower support base for supporting the plant or other article. The display clips also include a rear railing support bracket with opposing spring clamps that allow the display clips to be removably mounted on railings between adjacent spindles. For installation, opposed vertical arms of the rear railing support bracket may be drawn together to elastically deform the display clip to allow the rear bracket to fit between the adjacent spindles. Once between the spindles, the opposed spring clamps can be released to spring back to engage the spindles in order to secure the bracket on the railing. The rear spring clamps may have resilient bumpers mounted thereon to cushion and help hold the display clip on the railing spindles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: D Squared Plant Traps LLC
    Inventor: Deborah Holtschlag
  • Patent number: 11779110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hanging accessory coordinator or organizer including a plurality of pockets with dividers for storing accessories and clothing items in an organized manner. The coordinator or organizer has an adjustable hook for hanging a planar surface of the tool, the hook has a telescoping sliding member to adjust distance of the planar surface from a wall upon which the hook is mounted and has a swivel mechanism to turn the planar surface relative to the hook. The planar surface has a plurality of elastic or fiber pockets with or without dividers for storing accessories. The tool has other storage spaces with fasteners for storing items that are easy to retrieve. The tool can be hung inside a closet or on a door of a closet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: Denine Lattimore
  • Patent number: 11659947
    Abstract: Improvements in a shoe holder organizer is disclosed that allows the shoe holder to be mounted onto a vertical wall or door. The shoe holder organizer has a hinged door that can be easily grasped to pull down the door and gravity holds the door open, and a securing tab holds the door in the closed position. A flexible strap is included that folds with the door to provide a soft and flexible cushioned member that adds padding to the shoe holder, so damage is not caused to shoes that are stored on the shoe holder(s). There is further a vertical adjustment member that alters a distance from a clamping surface to the strap. There are a number of finite stops to position and retain the vertical adjustment member onto the wall mount bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: Bertha Stephanie Martinez
  • Patent number: 11534032
    Abstract: An exemplary storage rack comprising a storage rack structure section having a rack support, said support comprising an elongated member with a hanging end and a connecting end distal from the hanging end, wherein the hanging end and the connecting end comprise respective connector apertures, an accessory support comprising an elongated member disposed substantially perpendicular to the rack support, wherein the accessory support is substantially bisected by the rack support, and wherein the rack support and the accessory support are formed from a single strand of a thread-like structure. The storage rack may comprise a plurality of sections interconnected by connector apertures at a connecting end of one section and a hanging end of another section. The thread-like structure may be wire and connector apertures may comprise a perimeter twist advantageously permitting individual sections of an interconnected plurality of storage rack structure sections to swivel while supporting a heavy load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Inventor: Neil Twilla
  • Patent number: 11293645
    Abstract: A multi-use convertible furniture piece, having a table top including a channel, the channel configured to receive a lid panel therethrough, a support frame connected to the table top, a door operably connected to the frame, the door including at least one receiving pocket, the lid panel configured to connect to the table the top and the door, and wherein the door is hinged to the support frame and a portion of the lid panel is received into the receiving pocket. The multi-use convertible furniture piece is also configured to receive and store the lid panel on at least one portion of the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Mr. Bar-B-Q Products LLC
    Inventors: Marc Zemel, Joanne Rudis
  • Patent number: 10883654
    Abstract: A soap wand holder assembly for holding a soap wand in a vertical orientation for storage includes a first bracket that is positionable over a bridge portion of a double kitchen sink. A second bracket is positionable over the bridge portion of the double kitchen sink. A spacer is coupled between each of the first and second brackets for spacing the first and second brackets apart from each other. A holder is coupled between each of the first bracket and the second bracket. A soap wand is positionable in the holder when the first and second brackets are positioned on the bridge portion of the double kitchen sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventor: Arthur Dougherty
  • Patent number: 10588431
    Abstract: A rotatable product display bracket includes a fixed portion and a rotatable portion coupled to the fixed portion. The rotatable portion includes an extension and a display support. The display support is configured to secure a product for display. In a resting position, the rotatable portion orients the product so that a top of the product faces in an upwardly direction. In a rotated position, the rotatable portion is rotated relative to the fixed portion so that the top of the product is oriented in a different direction than the upwardly direction. The rotatable portion is configured to automatically return to the resting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10470592
    Abstract: The thigh high boot rack is a rolling rack. The thigh high boot rack is configured for use with a plurality of footwear commonly referred to as thigh high boots. The thigh high boot rack suspends the plurality of footwear above a supporting surface. The thigh high boot rack comprises a pedestal, a plurality of stanchions and a plurality of hyoids. The plurality of stanchions attaches the plurality of hyoids to the pedestal. The plurality of footwear is suspended from the plurality of hyoids. The pedestal is a rolling structure. The pedestal transfers the load of the thigh high boot rack and the stored plurality of footwear to the supporting surface. The plurality of stanchions elevate the plurality of hyoids above the supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventor: Vickie Walker
  • Patent number: 9675149
    Abstract: An eyewear storage system includes a plurality of articles of eyewear. A storage unit is provided. The storage unit may be coupled to a vertical storage surface. Each of the articles of eyewear is removably positionable in the storage unit. Thus, the articles of eyewear are accessible. The storage unit includes a non-abrasive material such that the storage unit is inhibited from abrading the articles of eyewear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Johnnie L. Saffold
  • Patent number: 9586128
    Abstract: A collapsible ski caddy which both transports skis and poles in a caddy configuration and is easily transportable itself in a collapsed configuration. The collapsible ski caddy generally includes a frame having a first telescopic member and a second telescopic member in parallel relationship. A base and one or more connectors link the telescopic members in a spaced-apart configuration. The base may itself be collapsible and includes a pair of wheels. The connectors include hinged locking members for removably securing skis against the frame. The connectors may also include pole retainers for removably securing poles against the frame. The present invention is easily interchangeable between a caddy configuration for transporting the skis and poles and a collapsed configuration for transporting the present invention itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Skis Caddy LLC
    Inventors: Jon Condoianis, Semiramida F. Condoianis
  • Patent number: 9526359
    Abstract: A versatile mounting system for hanging flat objects on walls and vertical surfaces provides a combination of hooks interlocking with mounting members. The system makes hanging of those flat objects, like flat panel displays, smart TVs, monitors, screens, large paintings and picture frames, quick and easy. Hooks pivotally attach to the back panel of a flat object and are configured and positioned to lock onto corresponding mounting members anchored to the wall. Flat objects can be hung securely anywhere on any wall, nearly flush with the wall surface. In addition, this system allows for making adjustments in pitch and level after objects are hung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventor: Greg Wawrzyniak
  • Patent number: 9179789
    Abstract: A collapsible wall mountable personal transportation vehicle storage system for conveniently storing a plurality of personal transportation vehicles of different types features a personal transportation vehicle. The system features a rigid planar base mounted to a vertical surface via hardware through recessed mounting apertures. The system features a u-shaped upper bracket and a u-shaped lower bracket pivotally mounted to a base front surface. The bracket features a first leg extension and a second leg extension perpendicularly located on opposing ends of a leg crossbeam. The system features a linear peg stand located on both the first leg extension and the second leg extension. The peg stand is designed to interface with the base front surface to support the bracket. The bracket is designed to pivot upwardly to a position flush with the base front surface and downwardly to a position perpendicular with the base front surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Darryl Fitzgerald
  • Patent number: 8915382
    Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for supporting a ski on a support structure. The apparatus includes a ski support member, a spacer, and a coupling element. The ski support member includes a ski engaging portion and a binder engaging portion. The binder engaging portion is positionable within a receiving space in a binder toe piece. The ski engaging portion includes a substantially flat surface engageable with one of a deck surface of the ski and an element disposed on the deck surface of the ski to maintain the ski in a desirable orientation. The spacer is positioned between the ski support member and a the support structure. The coupling element is configured to couple the ski support member to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventor: Peter Totman
  • Patent number: 8783475
    Abstract: A hanging apparel strap for providing suitable and convenient storage for a variety of items for work, play and/or outdoor activities including a support member, a cord fixedly attached at intermediate locations along the length of the support member, and a plurality of tabs spaced at intermediate intervals along the length thereof. The plurality of tabs allow the cord positioned therebetween to form a plurality of spaced eyelets along the length of the cord for attaching items thereto. The cord extends beyond at least one end portion of the support member and forms a loop for allowing the apparel strap to be hung from a hook or other object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventors: Gretchen A. Carver, John W. Carver
  • Publication number: 20110049065
    Abstract: A product display apparatus for use with a slotted wall for the display of a shoe, the apparatus is defined by having a mounting bracket with an end fitted to the slotted wall and a second end secured to the back of a shelf portion. The shelf portion includes a front section and side sections connecting the front to the back. The shelf portion has a rim extending inwardly around an interior defined by the back, front, and sides. An interchangeable shelf platform is removably secured to the rim of the shelf portion. The shelf platform has an upper surface to showcase an outer sole defined by the shoe. The apparatus further has a frame removably secured to the shelf platform. The frame has a base and sides extending therefrom and a top connecting the pair of sides. The top having a slot for receiving a removable informational card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventor: Lee Katz
  • Publication number: 20110049066
    Abstract: A product display used with a slotted wall for the display of a shoe. The display includes a frame member having ends separated by a lateral member, a placard holder secured to the frame member, a mounting bracket to fit into the slotted wall and for securing to the placard holder, a frame bracket for securing the placard holder about one end of the lateral member, and a shoe holder extending from the lateral member. The shoe holder having a member extending from the lateral member. The upwardly extending member having a curved section defined to curve toward the rear of the frame member, whereby the placement of the shoe on the shoe holder, places a toe section of the shoe about the curved section of the shoe holder such that an outer sole of the shoe is displayed towards the front of the member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventor: Lee Katz
  • Patent number: 7762406
    Abstract: A modular folding shoe rack includes first and second side rails; first and second arms pivotably connected with the side rails at a first end of the arms; a first crossbar connected with the opposite ends of the arms; and a second crossbar connected with the side rails. Each side rail may also include complementary male/female connectors at its opposite ends to allow for connection of one side rail to another, resulting in a modular design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Whitmor Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Lu Zhi Qiang
  • Publication number: 20090184067
    Abstract: An adjustable boot racking assembly allows for the storage of boots and other outdoor footwear either in the cargo area of a vehicle or back of a pickup truck. The assembly is designed to be fully adjustable so that said assembly can attach to the inside of most makes and models of vehicles, thereby eliminating the need to purchase multiple assemblies for use in different models of vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Jim Davis McAdory
  • Publication number: 20090065454
    Abstract: A product display includes at least one shelf and a plurality of product displays. The at least one shelf is configured to receive a stack of product packages thereon. The product displays are pivotally mounted, at spaced intervals, along the at least one shelf. In a first position, each product display supports a product generally in front of the stack of product packages on the at least one shelf, and in a second position, each product display is pivotally moved away from a front of the stack of product packages to enable direct access to the stack of product packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jonah M. SCHOLEN, Raul S. ROMEIRO, Blake NIELSEN, Aaron GUIDEN
  • Publication number: 20090008345
    Abstract: A shoe rack having at least one rod with an elongated rib extending outward from the rod and along a length of the rod. First and second end frames are connected to the rod by connectors. A plurality of shoe holders are mounted on the rod, the shoe holders having a base with a hole through which the rod and rib extends. The hole is sufficiently larger than the rod to allow movement of the shoe holder along a length of the rod. Two stops are connected to the base of each shoe holder or connected to one of the frames. The stops are located on opposing sides of the rib and spaced apart a distance selected to define an arc through which the shoe holder rotates. The connector has a projection mating with the rods, and parallel walls spaced apart to fit over a rail mate with.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Patent number: 7445127
    Abstract: A shoe rack for hanging, storing, or displaying shoes comprising: a central support structure; and a plurality of brackets that are mounted to the central support structure, said brackets each including a mounting hook and a heel support, said mounting hook which protrudes from the front surface of the central support structure and terminates with a hooked portion which is directed in a downward position and angled towards the heel support, said mounting hook positioned such that the inside back portion of a shoe comes into contact with the mounting hook and the back of the shoe comes into contact with the heel support that is located below the mounting hook, such that the shoe would be held in a substantially horizontal orientation, with the front of the shoe pointed in a direction opposite to that of the central support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Inventor: Craig A. Pittman
  • Patent number: 7293662
    Abstract: A hanging shoe rack for a closet door or other vertical surface. Frame sections have opposite sides provided with support arms that taper from top to bottom for reduced material requirements. The sections are connected by bars and feet having L-shaped tongues fitting in L-shaped slots with long curved surfaces in contact for enhanced strength. The bars that receive hanger brackets have strong curved connections with the frame sides. The tongues on the bars that hook to the brackets are reinforced by tabs that fit closely in notches in the brackets to resist side to side sway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, John W. Scott, Chris Serslev
  • Patent number: 7025214
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. A number of different embodiments are shown, each of which incorporates different features, including the feature of a loop projecting upwardly from each arm to provide a side barrier for retaining shoes on the rack. The loop has a configuration to provide an open space above the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Patent number: 7021475
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. A number of different embodiments are shown, each of which incorporates different features, including the feature of a side barrier arm that acts as a lateral barrier preventing shoes from falling off the side of the rack when the door is swung open or closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Patent number: 6926157
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. A number of different embodiments are shown, each of which incorporates different features, including a construction making use of generally S-shaped support arms that provide lateral barriers to displacement of shoes off of the side of the shoe rack when the door is swung open or closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Patent number: 6902071
    Abstract: A system including pluralities of tubular lengths and T-connectors couplable with said lengths in a package for assemblage into an orthogonal frame of width, length and depth not in excess of 24 inches, 80 inches and 5½ inch, respectively, for securement to one of a planar wall and planar door surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Steven J. Vitale
  • Patent number: 6877615
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. Shoes may be held on the shoe rack by providing tabs on support arms which hold shoe retaining bars, with the tabs forming side barriers that resist displacement of shoes laterally off of the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Patent number: 6877614
    Abstract: A support rack assembly includes a frame, and two hanging plates each mounted on the frame. The frame includes two side brackets and a plurality of transverse tubes mounted between the two side brackets. Each of the two side brackets has a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. Thus, the side brackets are combined in a slide-snap manner without having to provide any fixing member to combine the side brackets. In addition, the hanging plate is locked on the frame in a slide-snap manner, so that the hanging plate is combined with the frame rigidly and stably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Cheng Wei Furniture Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming Hu
  • Patent number: 6793080
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. A number of different embodiments are shown, each of which incorporates different features. Among the embodiments are structures having support arms that extend both inwardly and outwardly beyond the side frame members to prevent lateral displacement off of the rack and structures having accurate side frame members that provide barriers against lateral displacement off of the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Publication number: 20040159619
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. A number of different embodiments are shown, each of which incorporates different features, and each of which may result in improved structural integrity over the prior art. Further, each embodiment may result in a product that is less expensive to manufacture and may result in a product which retains shoes on the shoe rack in a different, or better, manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Publication number: 20040050809
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. A number of different embodiments are shown, each of which incorporates different features, and each of which may result in improved structural integrity over the prior art. Further, each embodiment may result in a product that is less expensive to manufacture and may result in a product which retains shoes on the shoe rack in a different, or better, manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Publication number: 20040045915
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. A number of different embodiments are shown, each of which incorporates different features, and each of which may result in improved structural integrity over the prior art. Further, each embodiment may result in a product that is less expensive to manufacture and may result in a product which retains shoes on the shoe rack in a different, or better, manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Publication number: 20040045916
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. A number of different embodiments are shown, each of which incorporates different features, and each of which may result in improved structural integrity over the prior art. Further, each embodiment may result in a product that is less expensive to manufacture and may result in a product which retains shoes on the shoe rack in a different, or better, manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Publication number: 20040045917
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. A number of different embodiments are shown, each of which incorporates different features, and each of which may result in improved structural integrity over the prior art. Further, each embodiment may result in a product that is less expensive to manufacture and may result in a product which retains shoes on the shoe rack in a different, or better, manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Publication number: 20040035806
    Abstract: A wooden shoe rack constructed either as a unit hung on a door or as a self-standing unit. Frame sides connect with support arms at special dado joints. Shoe support bars extend between the joints on the opposite sides of the frame to support shoes. A single mechanical fastener is used at each joint to connect the frame sides, arms and shoe bars together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, John W. Scott, Chris Serslev
  • Patent number: 6637603
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. A number of different embodiments are shown. Among the embodiments are structures having support arms that extend both inwardly and outwardly beyond the side frame members and structures having arcuate side frame members to prevent lateral displacement off of the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Patent number: 6533127
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. A number of different embodiments are shown. Among the embodiments are structures having support arms that extend both inwardly and outwardly beyond the side frame members to prevent lateral displacement off of the rack and structures having accurate side frame members that provide barriers against lateral displacement off of the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Publication number: 20020170865
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. A number of different embodiments are shown, each of which incorporates different features, and each of which may result in improved structural integrity over the prior art. Further, each embodiment may result in a product that is less expensive to manufacture and may result in a product which retains shoes on the shoe rack in a different, or better, manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Publication number: 20020166825
    Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. A number of different embodiments are shown, each of which incorporates different features, and each of which may result in improved structural integrity over the prior art. Further, each embodiment may result in a product that is less expensive to manufacture and may result in a product which retains shoes on the shoe rack in a different, or better, manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Patent number: 6464086
    Abstract: A modular storage unit includes at least two of a shoe rack, a basket, a tray, a shelf, and a drawer modularly connected to one another. Each component of the storage unit includes first and second side frame members adapted either to abut against an upright surface to which the unit is attached or to be spatially removed from the upright surface upon attachment by the presence of support feet or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Patent number: 6464087
    Abstract: A shoe rack, for mounting to an upright surface or for hanging over a door, having plastic side frame members and at least one shoe retaining tier positioned between the side frame members. Each shoe retaining tier includes at least one cross-bar having a number of loops extending therefrom. In each embodiment, the loops are oriented in pairs for retaining pairs of shoes thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev, John W. Scott
  • Patent number: 6126021
    Abstract: An article storage system capable of being suspended and having two vertical rows of article receiving compartments having side access openings. Lower brackets are affixed to flexible strips to allow the article storage system to be hung under tension in conjunction with upper brackets. Rods are provided adjacent the side access openings to rigidize the article receiving compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Jokari/US, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald Wilhite
  • Patent number: 5992648
    Abstract: A display device comprising at least one accepting member capable of accepting a product, and at least one view enhancing member associated with the at least one accepting member, at least a portion of the at least one view enhancing member comprising a reflective surface, so as to reflect at least a portion of a product accepted by the accepting member to, in turn, enhance the viewing of same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Inventor: Todd Robert Saunders
  • Patent number: 5960965
    Abstract: A product display system having a backing plate which supports both a product support member and a reflective member. In the preferred embodiment, the backing plate is mounted to a supporting vertical wall and the support member and reflective member project outwardly therefrom. The support member is adapted to support a product such as an athletic shoe and the reflective member is adapted to reflect one surface of the shoe such as the sole, which may not easily be observed absent removing the shoe from the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Inventor: Todd R. Saunders
  • Patent number: 5894940
    Abstract: A storage system having a pair of parallel, spaced side runners and a plurality of interchangeable wire racks secured and suspended between the side runners. The runners are mounted directly to a wall or other flat surface. The runners are provided in interlocking sections and can be joined together to form a runner as long as desired. Each runner has a plurality of evenly spaced openings formed along the length of a center section. The openings in one runner are parallel to the openings in the other runner. Each runner includes a pair of retention ridges on the front surface of the center section extending the length of the that section on each side of the openings. There are plurality of retention tabs on the back surface of flat section with a tab on each side of the opening. Each rack has mounting extensions designed to engage the openings in the runners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Industrial Wire Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Gusdorf, Fred D. Oberhaus
  • Patent number: 5855279
    Abstract: A hanging shoe rack for supporting shoes in an angular manner. A pair of side frame members having an elongate body section. A plurality of support arms project outwardly and downwardly from each main body section. Pairs of retaining bars are positioned between said frame members and are aligned in a plane forming an acute angle with respect to vertical, to thereby support thereon shoes in an angular manner, with the shoes directed downwardly toward a vertical surface upon which the shoe rack is placed. The support arms, upon opposite side frames, traverse side sections of the shoes to form a barrier against lateral movement of the shoes. Unique socket structure, into which the retaining bars are positioned, permit easy assembly of the shoe rack. Additionally, each side frame member includes unique attachment structure, upon upper and lower ends thereof, so that multiple shoe racks of the present invention may be vertically suspended one from another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev
  • Patent number: 5695073
    Abstract: A hanging shoe rack for supporting shoes in an angular manner. A pair of side frame members having an elongate body section. A plurality of support arms project outwardly and downwardly from each main body section. Pairs of retaining bars are positioned between said frame members and are aligned in a plane forming an acute angle with respect to vertical, to thereby support thereon shoes in an angular manner, with the shoes directed downwardly toward a vertical surface upon which the shoe rack is placed. The support arms, upon opposite side frames, traverse side sections of the shoes to form a barrier against lateral movement of the shoes. Unique socket structure, into which the retaining bars are positioned, permit easy assembly of the shoe rack. Additionally, each side frame member includes unique attachment structure, upon upper and lower ends thereof, so that multiple shoe racks of the present invention may be vertically suspended one from another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev
  • Patent number: 5676259
    Abstract: A system for the storage and retrieval of pairs of boots utilizing a plurality of chutes, each having a diamond-shape cross section, with the chutes arranged in a honeycomb fashion, each chute having a carriage assembly disposed along the length of its inner apex. A plurality of hangers are provided, each having a pair of upwardly extending arms on which such pairs of boots can be mounted upside down with the hanger slideably and removably engaged to the carriage assembly. The chutes are disposed at a downward angle so that a pair of boots mounted on a hanger entered from the rear end of a chute will advance by gravity toward the front end of the chute where it can be removed when needed. An optional heating unit can be disposed on the bottom of each chute to speed up the drying time of the boots if such boots are wet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Automation & Information Planners Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Charchaflian, Eric Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 5662301
    Abstract: A product display apparatus that is durable and versatile, and that advantageously displays a product is described. The device has a display support element and a product holder element. The display support element has a display bracket with at least one connection means for attachment to a display area surface, a display arm attached to the display bracket, and a connector. The product holder element has a second connector designed to removably mate with the first connector in different orientations, and a product holder means for supporting a product. A product may be displayed in a number of different orientations depending upon how the first and second connectors are aligned. In addition, the product holder element cradles a product under the force of gravity, which enables a consumer to easily remove and replace a product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: Fila U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventor: Kambiz H. Fard
  • Patent number: RE39638
    Abstract: A hanging shoe rack for supporting shoes in an angular manner. A pair of side frame members having an elongate body section. A plurality of support arms project outwardly and downwardly from each main body section. Pairs of retaining bars are positioned between said frame members and are aligned in a plane forming an acute angle with respect to vertical, to thereby support thereon shoes in an angular manner, with the shoes directed downwardly toward a vertical surface upon which the shoe rack is placed. The support arms, upon opposite side frames, traverse side sections of the shoes to form a barrier against lateral movement of the shoes. Unique socket structure, into which the retaining bars are positioned, permit easy assembly of the shoe rack. Additionally, each side frame member includes unique attachment structure, upon upper and lower ends thereof, so that multiple shoe racks of the present invention may be vertically suspended one from another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, Chris Serslev