Adjustable Patents (Class 211/43)
-
Patent number: 11793331Abstract: Provided is a wine rack having a mat, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The wine rack is configured to support a plurality of wine bottles between the first side wall and the second side wall. The wine rack is further configured to roll into a stowed position for storage, transportation, distribution, or advertising. Alternatively, the wine rack has a pair of scissor arms located between the first side wall and the second side wall such that the rack is configured to pivot between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Inventor: Michael V. Skrypek
-
Patent number: 11540628Abstract: A merchandise display device includes a plurality of merchandise compartments, separated from one another by means of a merchandise divider, and displaceable slats delimiting these merchandise compartments in a common dispensing area. The merchandise display device has a base plate and two side walls connected to it. In addition, a slat rail carrying the slats is attached to both side walls. The merchandise display device that can be easily assembled and adapted.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Oechsle Display Systeme GmbHInventors: Andi Brück, André Hofmann
-
Patent number: 11304514Abstract: A shelving system and its method of formation. The shelving system comprises a shelf including a support plate, a front edge lip connected to a front portion of the support plate, and a back support edge connected to a back portion of the support plate. The back support edge has an elongated slot. A divider is mounted on the support plate and includes a main portion having a first end and a second end, with a first tab attached to the main portion at the first end and engaging a slit in the front edge lip and a second tab attached to the main portion at the second end, the second tab being provided with a flange, said flange being formed with a hole. A fastener passes through the hole in the flange and the elongated slot in the back support edge to adjustably secure the divider to the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Inventor: John Stephen Lanphear
-
Patent number: 11181416Abstract: A food scale comprising: a weighing surface; a bottom surface on a side of the scale opposite the weighing surface; a first bracket adjustably attachable to the bottom surface, the first bracket comprising a first lip that extends away from the bottom surface; a second bracket adjustably attachable to the bottom surface, the second bracket comprising a second lip that extends away from the bottom surface; where the first and second lips are configured to line up with and abut the sides of a cutting board when the food scale is placed on the cutting board, with the weighing surface facing upward.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Inventors: Sylwester Sudol, Ireneusz Sudol
-
Patent number: 10899498Abstract: An interlocking pallet rack foot plate preferably includes an attachment flange, a bottom flange and an offset junction. The bottom flange extends from one end of the offset junction flange. The attachment flange extends perpendicular from an opposing end of the offset junction, relative to the bottom flange. At least one pillar hole is formed through the attachment flange. At least one floor hole is formed through an end of the bottom flange. A first plurality of interlocking projections are formed on one edge of the bottom flange and a second plurality of interlocking projections are formed on an opposing edge of the bottom flange. Each projection includes a peak and a valley. Thus, two adjacent interlocking pallet rack foot plates will interlock. The alignment of adjacent bottom plates allows a plurality of vertical pillars of the plurality of pallet racks to contact each other when bundled.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2020Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Inventor: Tubal-Cain Nett
-
Patent number: 10815030Abstract: A cargo pallet is disclosed. The cargo pallet may have a pallet base. The cargo pallet may also have a pallet liner. The pallet liner may have a pallet liner base. The pallet liner base may be positioned on the pallet base. The pallet liner may also have a pallet extension, which may be fixedly attached to the pallet liner base. The pallet extension may project outwardly from the pallet liner base. The pallet extension may also have a support surface that may at least in part extend outwardly beyond a footprint of the pallet base.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Federal Express CorporationInventors: David M. Lee, Frank J. LeRose
-
Patent number: 10480706Abstract: An adjustable electronic device holder. The adjustable electronic device holder includes a bracket slidably connected to a center plate for receiving an electronic device. An elongated arm extends from the center plate to a base for supporting the adjustable electronic device holder in an upright position. Two opposing brackets are connected so as to allow for selective lateral movement relative to the center plate. The opposing brackets form a planar backing that is adapted to rest flush with the center plate. Each bracket includes a perpendicular edge extending from three sides of a perimeter. A flange extends from the perpendicular edge to define a channel wherein tablet computers and other electronic devices may be received and removably secured.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Inventor: Cynthia Sanders
-
Patent number: 10441094Abstract: A goods display rack according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: at least one goods transfer unit configured so as to transfer goods placed on an upper surface to a withdrawal position; a front fixing profile arranged on the front of the goods display rack so as to attachably/detachably fix a front end of the goods transfer unit; and a rear fixing profile arranged on the rear of the goods display rack so as to attachably/detachably fix a rear end of the goods transfer unit, wherein the goods transfer unit is configured so as to slide to the left and right sides in a position-adjustable area between the front fixing profile and the rear fixing profile, in a state in which the front end and the rear end thereof are respectively mounted in the front fixing profile and the rear fixing profile.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: SEIDAE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Moonsik Kim, Hongkeun Lee
-
Patent number: 10413090Abstract: An adjustable tray for a merchandise display system may include a retainer for limiting the movement of products loaded in the adjustable tray, a first divider extending from a first panel and second divider extending from a second panel. The spacing between the first divider and the second divider can be configured to be adjusted. The first panel and the second panel can be configured to move to provide additional surface area for the adjustable tray to accommodate different sized products. The adjustable tray may further include a pusher mechanism configured to bias product toward the retainer.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
-
Patent number: 10392244Abstract: A method for manufacturing a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device is provided. According to some embodiments of the method, a semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes an integrated circuit (IC) substrate, a dielectric layer arranged over the IC substrate, and a MEMS substrate arranged over the IC substrate and the dielectric layer to define a cavity between the MEMS substrate and the IC substrate. The MEMS substrate includes a MEMS hole in fluid communication with the cavity and extending through the MEMS substrate. A sealing layer is formed over or lining the MEMS hole to hermetically seal the cavity with a reference pressure while the semiconductor structure is arranged within a vacuum having the reference pressure. The semiconductor structure resulting from application of the method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chia-Ming Hung, Shao-Chi Yu, Hsiang-Fu Chen, Wen-Chuan Tai, Hsin-Ting Huang
-
Patent number: 10292471Abstract: A bag expander is preliminarily inserted into a bag when the bag is in a compressed condition, such as for shipping and/or storage. The expander is expanded within the bag when the bag is to be expanded such as for purposes of display for sale. The expander includes side walls which are positionable against the bag interior and coupling members articularly connected together and to the side walls. One or more rubber bands or other spring mechanisms are coupled to the members to urge them apart when the expansion is desired. The members are folded when the bag is compressed and expanded by the rubber band or the like to expand the bag to its expanded displayable condition. Sliding mechanisms are connected either (a) on and within the interior of the members or (b) between the members and the side walls to provide a selected sliding movement (a) amongst the members themselves or (b) between the members and the side walls to enable the expander to be placed in its collapsed or extended position.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Martin Zoland
-
Patent number: 9726321Abstract: An inbuilt component fixing structure of a resin tank includes: a fastening seat that is provided to the inbuilt component, that is formed with a through-hole configured to fasten and fix the inbuilt component to the resin tank, and that has a contact face that contacts an inner face of the resin tank; a fixing section that projects out from the inner face and pierces through the through-hole, the fastening seat being fastened and fixed by being sandwiched between a jutting-out portion formed at a portion of the fixing section that has pierced through the through-hole, the jutting-out portion jutting out to a peripheral portion of the through-hole; and a weak portion that is formed at the fastening seat, that is thinner than a general portion of the fastening seat, and that has a lower rigidity in a removal direction of the fastening seat than the fixing section.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Miki Kimura
-
Patent number: 9559499Abstract: A rackmount distribution panel includes two movable, e.g., sliding, trays to provide full access to the distribution panel from both the front and the rear of the distribution panel. Consequently, the distribution panel may be easily and conveniently accessed to install, secure, and route cabling during installation, upgrades, service or repair, even when the distribution panel has already been mounted to a rack. The distribution includes a front tray, and a front tray movably coupled to the frame configured to be moved in a forward direction and a rear tray movably coupled to the tray and configured to be moved in a rear direction. The front and rear trays are configured to receive and secure a cable and to provide access to the cable by moving in the forward or rear directions. The front tray may move in the rear direction with the rear tray.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: R&M USA Inc.Inventor: Bryce K. Alvarez
-
Patent number: 9445505Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary conveying equipment for exposing a substrate. The rotary conveying equipment includes a carrying device and a rotary moving device. The carrying device carries the substrate by fastening the substrate thereon. The rotary moving device includes a rotating means, and the rotating means is connected to the carrying device and is moved together while rotated. And the efficiency of the exposure process is improved.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Inventor: Wei-Lin Liu
-
Patent number: 9149132Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
-
Patent number: 9022341Abstract: An apparatus to support a device includes a first base; a first support; a first base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the first base and the first support along a first axis of rotation; a first swivel slidably connected to the first support and having a first cut-out adapted to receive a first portion of the device; a second base; a second support; a second base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the second base and the second support along a second axis of rotation; and a second swivel slidably connected to the second support and having a second cut-out adapted to receive a second portion of the device spaced apart from the first portion of the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Inventor: Rambod Radmard
-
Patent number: 8967394Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventors: Stephen N. Hardy, Joel Barenbrugge
-
Patent number: 8556092Abstract: A stand alone divider for a shelf is provided. The stand alone divider includes a first and a second retainer arranged to grip a first and a second edge of a shelf. The stand alone divider may be installed on and removed from a shelf without the use of tools. The stand alone divider may have an adjustable length.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Southern Imperial, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Valiulis, Patrick J. Barkdoll, Stanley J. Valiulis
-
Patent number: 8424831Abstract: A one-piece support stand is provided for slantingly supporting an object on a work surface, and the support stand includes a central folding line for dividing the support stand into a left support panel and a right support panel interconnected with each other, and each of the support panels being substantially in a triangular shape and having a bottom edge and a bevel edge, and an inverted hook portion being formed at an intersection of the bottom edge and the bevel edge and bent towards the bevel edge, wherein the support stand is erected on the work surface by means of setting an included angle between the two bottom edges, and the two bevel edges and the two inverted hook portions being provided for supporting the object. The support stand features of a firm support, a foldable design, a convenient carry, a simple manufacturing procedure and a low manufacturing cost.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventor: Chin-Sheng Lin
-
Patent number: 8413822Abstract: A rack for holding and displaying cookbooks. The rack is generally comprised of a shelf unit, a swivel arm, a slide and a tray. The swivel arm is pivotally attached to the base of shelf. The slide fits over the swivel arm and is able to slide the length of the swivel arm. The tray is attached to the slide and can display a cookbook or fold up into the shelf unit for easy storage.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Audrey Bailey
-
Publication number: 20130032553Abstract: A furniture component, particularly of the type of shelving, a bookcase or the like, comprising at least one upright member that is associable with a supporting base by way of coupling elements that extend along a longitudinal axis defined by the upright member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventor: Nedo Magrini
-
Patent number: 8251330Abstract: The present teachings relate to a device configured to secure an instrument and to be removably mounted to a platform. The device can comprise a mounting base platform, a guide rod plate, and a securing means. The guide rod plate can be slidably secured to the mounting base platform, and the securing means can be configured to slidably move the guide rod plate with respect to the mounting base platform. The device can secure an instrument within, for example a firearm or a scope. The device can be mounted to a platform, for example, a camera tripod.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventor: Joshua Edward Stabler
-
Patent number: 8118180Abstract: A system (1) for supporting a rollable object (4), such as a cylindrical container. The system comprises at least one elongated rail (2) and at least one supporting part. The rail (2) has a contact surface (6) for bearing on a base, and is furthermore provided, along at least two sides, with an at least partly profiled surface (5) for holding a supporting part (3) in position at least in a longitudinal direction of said elongated rail (2). The supporting part (3) comprises a supporting surface (7) for preventing a movement of the object (4) in a horizontal direction, and, optionally, for supporting the object (4) in a vertical direction, and a contact surface (8) for bearing on the rail (2) and/or the base. The supporting part (3) further comprises a passage (9) for receiving at least a part of the rail (2).Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Lankhorst Special Mouldings B.V.Inventor: Arnoldus Van Belkom
-
Patent number: 8083198Abstract: The present teachings relate to a device configured to secure an instrument and to be removably mounted to a platform. The device can comprise a mounting base platform, a guide rod plate, and a securing means. The guide rod plate can be slidably secured to the mounting base platform, and the securing means can be configured to slidably move the guide rod plate with respect to the mounting base platform. The device can secure an instrument within, for example a firearm or a scope. The device can be mounted to a platform, for example, a camera tripod.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Inventor: Joshua Edward Stabler
-
Patent number: 7882969Abstract: A display system for product stored in bins includes a first track member which can be fixed to an elongate support member, and a second track member which can be fixed to the first track member in a selected one of a plurality of relative positions to form a track having a height dimension which is dependent on the relative position selected. A plurality of product holders can be secured side-by-side in the track, the relative position of the track members being selected dependent on the height dimension of the product holders. A plurality of bins can be arranged side-by-side on shelves adjacent to the track, the elongate support member preferably being fixed to the distal end of a cantilever beam.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Lloyd, Gerstner & PartnersInventors: Robert Gerstner, R. Christopher Kidd
-
Publication number: 20100314341Abstract: A rack for holding and displaying cookbooks. The rack is generally comprised of a shelf unit, a swivel arm, a slide and a tray. The swivel arm is pivotally attached to the base of shelf. The slide fits over the swivel arm and is able to slide the length of the swivel arm. The tray is attached to the slide and can display a cookbook or fold up into the shelf unit for easy storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: AUDREY BAILEY
-
Patent number: 7772980Abstract: A method and system for localizing an object among a set of objects, each equipped with an improved RFID tag. The tag includes an RFID chip, an antenna, a visual indicator, an AC/DC converter, and at least a pair of conductive surfaces adapted for receiving power from an external source and for powering the electronic chip according to capacitive coupling. Each conductive surface of the pair is designed to form the half of a capacitor, the capacitor being formed when the electronic tag and a similar electronic tag are attached to a neighboring adjacent object. To localize an object, an RFID reader is used, fed with the identifier of the object to be localized. All the capacitively coupled RFID, in the RFID reader range, receive a reading trigger that carries the identifier.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Frederic Bauchot, Jean-Yves Clement, Gerard Marmigere, Joaquin Picon
-
Patent number: 7483271Abstract: A two-part, high-density card retention system includes a tapered channel in a chassis or housing and a mating wedge that runs the length of the housing, with the lead wedge being cammed towards a flat channel surface by drawing the wedge inwardly and locating the edge of the board to be mounted between the wedge and the opposing straight channel wall. The mounting provides continuous high-pressure contact between the board and the straight channel wall for maximal thermal transfer and robust anti-vibration and anti-shock mounting of the board to the chassis. Because no additional assemblies are mounted to the edge of the board, the boards may be spaced apart by a fine pitch, thus to minimize the size of the module into which the boards are mounted.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2006Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Miller, Adam D. Wachsman
-
Patent number: 7152746Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 2003Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: New Product Guys, Inc.Inventor: Keith L. Henk
-
Patent number: 7097052Abstract: A rack for digital media containers such as compact disc jewel boxes. The unit contains a base and opposed sides, between which a plurality of tubular members are provided to hold the containers. Dividers are provided between adjacent tubular members and have attachment means at least one end formed from two arc like members, supported on a resilient support to the divider and having a pivotal connection between the points of support from the divider so as to be able to assume an open and a closed stable position.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2003Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Sunhing Millenium Ltd.Inventor: Wai Ming Lau
-
Patent number: 6974041Abstract: A bookend-like stowage system comprises at least one slide support assembly receivable in an assembly-receiving slot. The assembly-receiving slot comprises first and second substantially parallel spring member-engaging surfaces oriented orthogonal to the assembly-receiving slot, and a slide member-receiving portion formed adjacent the spring member-engaging surfaces. The slide support assembly comprises an article-engaging upright, a slide member, and a V-shaped spring member. The slide member is slidably received in the slide member-receiving portion and the spring member is received in a spring member-receiving groove formed in the slide member.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Inventor: Leonard E. Salemi
-
Patent number: 6913156Abstract: An organizing system for drawers and cabinets for attachment to opposing walls is disclosed which includes at least one main support that includes a pair of holes in the opposing walls. The pair of holes are in opposing alignment with one another. The system further includes a pair of attachment pins. Each pin is pressed into one of the pair of holes in the walls. The head of the pin has a top surface. A primary support rod having two ends extends between the top surfaces of the heads of the pair of attachment pins such that an abutment point is created at each end of the primary support rod between each primary support rod end and the top surface of each attachment pin. Fittings slide over the abutment point to secure the primary support rod with respect to each attachment pin.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Wood-Mode IncorporatedInventor: Robert A. Wolff
-
Patent number: 6877616Abstract: A display rack including a pair of substantially horizontally oriented members in substantially parallel spaced relation, a stop member associated with the first ends of the pair of substantially horizontally oriented members, a securing portion affixed to the second ends of the pair of substantially horizontally oriented members, and a carriage. The substantially horizontally oriented members each have first and second ends, the second ends of which are turned upwardly. The securing portion has at least one peg hook extending upwardly and rearwardly therefrom. The carriage includes a middle portion extending between and above the pair of substantially horizontally oriented members and a pair of engagement members that slidingly engage the pair of substantially horizontally oriented members.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Pioneer Photo Albums, Inc.Inventor: Sheldon Plutsky
-
Publication number: 20040245198Abstract: Apparatus (10) for supporting objects on a shelf, comprising an elongate assembly (12) and at least one divider (14) releasably mounted thereon. The elongate assembly (12) comprises a first part (16), a second part (18) and a spring bias (20) disposed therebetween. The first and second parts (16), (18) are movable relative to each other, with compression of spring bias (20) providing a force urging apart the parts (16),(18) along the longitudinal axis AA. In this way, the assembly (12) may be braced between opposed side wall of a shelf in a book case or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Francis Patrick Bernard McNally
-
Publication number: 20040089619Abstract: A display rack including a pair of substantially horizontally oriented members in substantially parallel spaced relation, a stop member associated with said first ends of said pair of substantially horizontally oriented members, a securing portion affixed to said second ends of said pair of substantially horizontally oriented members, and a carriage. The substantially horizontally oriented members each have first and second ends, the second ends of which are turned upwardly. The securing portion has at least one peg hook extending upwardly and rearwardly therefrom. The carriage includes a middle portion extending between and above the pair of substantially horizontally oriented members and a pair of engagement members that slidingly engage the pair of substantially horizontally oriented members.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: Pioneer Photo Albums, Inc.Inventor: Sheldon Plutsky
-
Publication number: 20040065629Abstract: A multimedia storage device for supporting packages is disclosed. The device includes at least two spaced-apart rails, each rail having at least one series of package supporting portions. A front retainer and a rear retainer is adapted to confine a plurality of packages therebetween. A cross-bar may be provided to secure the rails in a spaced-apart configuration. One of the retainers may be adapted to glide along the rails. The gliding retainer may include a glide portion having a central portion and a pair of wings. Each wing may be adapted to secure the glide to a rail and to enable the glide to be movable along the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Applicant: Spectrum Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Hunt, Thomas E. Veloskey, Robert Bruce O'Neill
-
Patent number: 6685037Abstract: An adjustable divider assembly generally includes a front divider and a rear divider. The front divider comprises a front frame, a plurality of front posts, and a front clip. The rear divider comprises a rear frame, a plurality of rear posts, and a rear clip. The front and rear dividers are selectively adjustable relative to each other and are connected to each other by way of the front and rear clips. The front clip has a vertically oriented slot that is sized and positioned to receive one of the plurality of rear posts, while the rear clip also has a vertically oriented slot that is sized and positioned to receive one of the plurality of front posts.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Southern Imperial, Inc.Inventor: Craig Zadak
-
Patent number: 6648150Abstract: A storage device comprising a base, the base including at least one elongated member, the elongated member or members being arranged to engage, in use, a holding device in the form of an element having a peripheral slot able to engage the elongated member or members.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: The CD Storage Company LimitedInventor: Mark Gregory Hartstone
-
Patent number: 6612448Abstract: A display rack including a pair of substantially horizontally oriented members in substantially parallel spaced relation, a stop member associated with said first ends of said pair of substantially horizontally oriented members, a securing portion affixed to said second ends of said pair of substantially horizontally oriented members, and a carriage. The substantially horizontally oriented members each have first and second ends, the second ends of which are turned upwardly. The securing portion has at least one peg hook extending upwardly and rearwardly therefrom. The carriage includes a middle portion extending between and above the pair of substantially horizontally oriented members and a pair of engagement members that slidingly engage the pair of substantially horizontally oriented members.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2001Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Pioneer Photo Albums, Inc.Inventor: Sheldon Plutsky
-
Patent number: 6598754Abstract: A bookend for use with a bookshelf includes an upright, a base adapted for placement generally adjacent the bookshelf upper surface, a lower portion depending from the base, and an adjustable securement mechanism. The lower portion cooperates with the base to define a capture area, and the capture area is sized to receive the bookshelf front edge portion. The adjustable securement mechanism is mounted to the lower portion and is adapted to secure the bookshelf front edge portion in the capture area, thus securing the bookend to the bookshelf.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Standrite Bookends, LLCInventor: Raywood C. Weiler
-
Patent number: 6568543Abstract: A bookend that is formed from a single piece of sheet metal that is folded into a base, an upright, and a brace that has a free end. The single piece of sheet metal has a pair of edges and a fold line. The fold line and one edge form the base therebetween and the fold line and the other edge form the upright therebetween. The upright is maintained upright relative to the base by the brace. The base is divided into an outer base and an inner base. The inner base is cut out of the outer base and is coplanar therewith when folded outwardly therefrom. The upright is maintained vertical relative to the base when the brace is folded diagonally outwardly from the upright and the free end of the brace is affixed to the inner base.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Inventor: Wallace Schneider
-
Publication number: 20030029824Abstract: A bookend for use with a bookshelf includes an upright, a base adapted for placement generally adjacent the bookshelf upper surface, a lower portion depending from the base, and an adjustable securement mechanism. The lower portion cooperates with the base to define a capture area, and the capture area is sized to receive the bookshelf front edge portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventor: Ray C. Weiler
-
Patent number: 6471081Abstract: A bookend for use with a bookshelf includes an upright, a base adapted for placement generally adjacent the bookshelf upper surface, a lower portion depending from the base, and an adjustable securement mechanism. The lower portion cooperates with the base to define a capture area, and the capture area is sized to receive the bookshelf front edge portion. The adjustable securement mechanism is mounted to the lower portion and is adapted to secure the bookshelf front edge portion in the capture area, thus securing the bookend to the bookshelf.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2000Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Inventor: Raywood C. Weiler
-
Patent number: 6454106Abstract: A holder for sheet-form articles designed as a display stand for leaflets, brochures and the like comprises a rear support member with two side support members movable jointly relative to the rear support member between extended and retracted positions, thereby to vary the width of the receiving space for the articles. Preferably, each rear plate of the side support members is provided with a generally diagonal slot therethrough, and studs projecting from the rear support plate are located within the slots to provide for guided sliding movement of the parts.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Benchmark Fabrications LimitedInventor: Andrew Howard
-
Publication number: 20020125201Abstract: A bookend system that has first and second relatively moveable members. Each moveable member has a substantially planar vertical surface for engaging objects to be held therebetween and a horizontal leg. The horizontal leg of the first member has a central open are with opposed parallel interior edges which receives the horizontal leg of the second member, which has interfitting opposed parallel edges. The adjacent edges of the first member and the second member are connected by at least one joiner that slidably captures the parallel edges. The joiner may take the configuration of an I-beam, having upper and lower flanges joined together by a central web. In such an embodiment, the opposed parallel edges of the first and second members are captured in a slot formed between the flanges of the joiner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2002Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventor: Michael W. Lamming
-
Patent number: 6439528Abstract: The stand comprises a pair of stand members. Each of the stand members is integrally formed with a casing support section and a connecting section. Projections are provided on the connecting section. The projections are used to connect the stand members to one another, and they are used to attach the stand members to the casing.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2000Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.Inventors: Teiyu Goto, Takayuki Soga
-
Patent number: 6364132Abstract: A bookshelf including a pair of side plates, a back plate, and a bottom plate being spaced from the back plate by a transverse opening and one or more sliding dividers each including a substantially L-shaped attachment member. The back plate is at a predetermined angle with respect to a vertical axis, the bottom plate is at the same predetermined angle with respect to a vertical axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Inventor: Yuan Feng Feng
-
Patent number: 6354446Abstract: The present invention is a free-standing assembly of identical or similar modules with vertical panels that can support all kinds of reading and writing materials including books, binders, magazines, and files, in an upright manner. The multiple panels in an assembly can keep a set of the materials uprightly while users freely withdraw from or insert some copies into the set. The space between panels is adjustable to fit various thickness of the reading and writing materials between the panels. The total length of the assembly can be adjusted by changing the number of modules in the assembly. The modules are solidly interlocked with each other by snapping the notches on an arm and feet of one module to narrowing gaps at the openings of neighboring modules. The assembly requires no additional parts and tools. Thus it is easy to assemble and the manufacturing cost is low. Yet the structure of the assembly is rigid due to the interlocked arms and feet of the modules.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Inventor: Gene H Chang
-
Patent number: 6352162Abstract: A book holder system comprising first and second book ends, each bookend having a substantially planar vertical surface for engaging at least one object such as a book, or the like, that is to be held between the bookends. Each bookend has a horizontal leg that underlies the objects to be held between the vertical surfaces. The horizontal legs of the first and second bookends have complimentary-shaped interlocking projections and recesses. The projections permit disengagement of the first bookend from the second bookend only when the first and second bookends are moved in a vertical direction with respect to each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2000Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: Block and Company, Inc.Inventors: John S. Yang, Dale A. Eick
-
Patent number: 6334540Abstract: A display rack including a pair of substantially horizontally oriented members in substantially parallel spaced relation, a stop member associated with said first ends of said pair of substantially horizontally oriented members, a securing portion affixed to said second ends of said pair of substantially horizontally oriented members, and a carriage. The substantially horizontally oriented members each have first and second ends, the second ends of which are turned upwardly. The securing portion has at least one peg hook extending upwardly and rearwardly therefrom. The carriage includes a middle portion extending between and above the pair of substantially horizontally oriented members and a pair of engagement members that slidingly engage the pair of substantially horizontally oriented members.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2000Date of Patent: January 1, 2002Assignee: Pioneers Photo Albums, Inc.Inventor: Sheldon Plutsky