With Distinct Separator Positioned Between Articles Patents (Class 211/59.4)
  • Patent number: 11498502
    Abstract: A vehicle pipe holder configured to hold two or more pipes in a vehicle, the vehicle pipe holder includes: a holding member that is made of resin and that includes a first holding portion configured to hold one of the pipes, a second holding portion configured to hold another one of the pipes, and a holding connection portion that couples the first holding portion and the second holding portion; and a mounting bracket that is made of metal, that is separate from the holding member, and that includes a vehicle mounting portion configured to be mounted to a vehicle and an insertion opening configured to be inserted with the holding connection portion. The mounting bracket is configured to be disposed between the first holding portion and the second holding portion upon assembly of the holding member and the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kojiro Nozaki
  • Patent number: 11130612
    Abstract: An apparatus for displaying palleted items arranged on a stack of pallets includes a generally flat main panel under the palleted items, having flaps with the palleted items positioned along fold lines, and with separable side panels configured to engage the flaps at the fold lines. When folded away from the palleted items and engaged together, the side panels securely hide the stack of multiple pallets under the palleted items, and present printed sides for advertising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Inventor: John R. Brendlinger
  • Patent number: 10882693
    Abstract: A high-bay warehouse for metal coils includes a plurality of storage modules. The storage modules are lined up in longitudinal rows and transverse in the depth directions thereof. The storage modules have a plurality of compartments arranged one above the other. Storage modules are separated by aisles extending parallel to a storage and retrieval sides of the storage modules. At least one storage-and-retrieval unit, which can be displaced back and forth, is provided in each aisle. The storage-and-retrieval units have a frame. On vertical uprights of the frame a lifting bridge is formed with at least one telescopic holder, which can be moved in and out in an orthogonally relative to the aisle. The storage-and-retrieval unit, on its at least one telescopic holder, has a C-shaped carrying which, beneath the telescopic holder, has a horizontally running pin which can be moved into a middle opening of the respective coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: AMOVA GmbH
    Inventors: Carsten Heide, Volker Brück
  • Patent number: 10271631
    Abstract: Devices and methods for displaying beauty and other visual products are disclosed. A display system can comprise a frame and a sample portion. Traits such as color and texture of a beauty product can be displayed on the sample portion, and the frame portion can interface with product shelving to align samples with relevant products in the display. The sample portion can be releasably attached to the frame to be removed by a user and be placed above a body part of the user to which a beauty product may be applied, or a body part can be placed in proximity to the sample portion even while it is attached to the frame. The user can advantageously view the beauty product as applied to the body part without applying the beauty product. The system is useful for fingernail polish display, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: One Source Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Allen Ports, Rodney Bennett Miller, Jason Rockford Wheaton
  • Patent number: 10160598
    Abstract: An arrangement of coils of varying widths and diameters in a warehouse having an automated crane wherein: the coil axes are parallel; the coils are arranged in lines, the coil widths in each line falling within a first predetermined range associated with the line, the coil diameters in each line falling within a second predetermined range associated with the line and the coil axes in each line being orientated perpendicularly to said each line; the lines define (i) rows of coils; (ii) a bottom layer of coils; and (iii) one or more upper layers of coils; each upper layer coil is supported by a pair of lower layer coils in a line; the first and second predetermined ranges associated with the line in which said each coil is arranged are the same as those associated with the line in which the supporting coils are arranged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Carego Innovative Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Demetrius Tsafaridis, Martin Boni
  • Patent number: 9877568
    Abstract: Devices and methods for displaying beauty and other visual products are disclosed. A display system can include a frame and a sample portion. Traits such as color and texture of a beauty product can be displayed on the sample portion, and the frame portion can interface with product shelving to align samples with relevant products in the display. The sample portion can be releasably attached to the frame to be removed by a user and be placed above a body part of the user to which a beauty product may be applied, or a body part can be placed in proximity to the sample portion even while it is attached to the frame. The user can advantageously view the beauty product as applied to the body part without applying the beauty product. The system is useful for fingernail polish display, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: One Source Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Allen Ports, Rodney Bennett Miller, Jason Rockford Wheaton
  • Patent number: 9630404
    Abstract: Pigment based particles in powder form intended to be used as colorants in a digital print formed by applying dry colorants on a surface, bonding a part of the colorants with a binder and removing the non-bonded colorants from the surface. A panel with a surface including a digitally formed print of macro colorants including a particle body and color pigments attached to the surface of the particle body is also described. The colorants are arranged in patterns with pigments on an upper and lower surface of the particle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: CERALOC INNOVATION AB
    Inventors: Darko Pervan, Tony Pervan
  • Publication number: 20150144581
    Abstract: Devices and methods for displaying beauty and other visual products are disclosed. A display system can comprise a frame and a sample portion. Traits such as color and texture of a beauty product can be displayed on the sample portion, and the frame portion can interface with product shelving to align samples with relevant products in the display. The sample portion can be releasably attached to the frame to be removed by a user and be placed above a body part of the user to which a beauty product may be applied, or a body part can be placed in proximity to the sample portion even while it is attached to the frame. The user can advantageously view the beauty product as applied to the body part without applying the beauty product. The system is useful for fingernail polish display, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Allen Ports, Rodney Bennett Miller, Jason Rockford Wheaton
  • Publication number: 20150136717
    Abstract: A system for preventing fluid damage to vertically stacked vehicles includes a vehicle storage platform having a first level and a second level. The first level is defined by first level frame members. The first level includes a first vehicle storage surface configured to retain a portion of a vehicle and a left side and a right side opposite the left side of the first level. The vehicle storage platform includes a second level defined by second level frame members with a second vehicle storage surface configured to retain a portion of a vehicle. The second vehicle storage surface is disposed at a position vertically higher than the first vehicle storage surface. The second level includes a left side and a right side opposite the left side of the second level. A debris deflection assembly covers the first vehicle storage surface and deflects debris from entering a vehicle placement zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Stephanie Stephens Serio, Elizabeth Ashley Serio
  • Publication number: 20150108074
    Abstract: A merchandising system for a displaying a plurality of products is disclosed. The system includes a base and a proximal member. The base includes a product-supporting surface which defines a longitudinal axis. The proximal member is disposed in mechanical cooperation with a proximal portion of the base. The proximal member includes an arcuate portion extending between a first lateral side and a second lateral side of the proximal member. The proximal member includes a scalloped portion extending from an upper portion of the proximal member toward a lower portion of the proximal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Display Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Pichel
  • Publication number: 20150099236
    Abstract: A refractory article having a support structure including a first plurality of posts coupled by a first member; and a second plurality of posts substantially parallel with the first plurality of posts, the second plurality of posts coupled by a second member, wherein the support structure has a height, H, and wherein the first and second members are positioned between 0.3H and 0.7H. In another aspect, the support structure has a height to width ratio of at least 1.5, a stiffness factor of no greater than 100 mm, and a solid to open volume ratio of no greater than 5%. In another aspect, the support structure has a weight of no greater than 1200 kg, a stiffness factor of no greater than 100 mm, and a solid to open volume ratio of no greater than 5%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Evgeniy E. Esjunin, Hubert MÜLLER
  • Publication number: 20150096948
    Abstract: A gravity-feed shelf for a display device for modular merchandise units includes a first outer wall, a second substantially parallel outer wall and a support between the first and second outer wall. The support includes an inclined rearward portion elevated at a first angle between 5 degrees and 20 degrees relative to a horizontal, a forward retaining portion and an inclined intermediate portion connecting the rearward portion and forward retaining portion. The intermediate portion is elevated at a second angle relative to the horizontal greater than the first angle and forms a third angle of substantially 90 degrees with the forward retaining portion. The support defines an unobstructed travel path for the modular merchandise unit so that when a rear surface of the modular merchandise unit is placed on the inclined rearward portion of the support, the modular merchandise unit descends by gravity and tips into a selected presentation position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: NEW DIMENSIONS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy L. MASON, Jeffrey V. MASON, Fred A. CAPITELLI
  • Publication number: 20150068991
    Abstract: A retail merchandise pusher, the pusher including a frame assembly for providing a support surface to a plurality of articles of merchandise in a front-to-back column, the frame assembly having sides, a front end and a back end, a first and second divider support fixedly coupled to the frame assembly proximate the front end and the back end, at least one divider removably coupled to the first and second divider supports, the at least one divider providing lateral support to the column of articles of merchandise along the side of the frame assembly, a pusher paddle slideably mounted to the frame assembly and interposed between the front end and back end of the frame assembly, the pusher paddle including a spring configured to apply pressure to the rear of the column of articles of merchandise, thereby urging the column of articles of merchandise forward; and, a transparent front stop coupled to the front end of the frame assembly for providing a front stop to the column of articles of merchandise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: James W. Kostka
  • Publication number: 20150053631
    Abstract: 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 that may define a cam glide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
  • Patent number: 8955696
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to storage systems for milk bags. A storage system for milk bags receives milk bags and management of the stored milk bags. The milk bags are stored in compartments for easy storage and retrieval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventors: Tina Ting-Yuan Wang, Chih-Cheng Tai, Michael Clair Houston
  • Publication number: 20150041418
    Abstract: A trackless pusher system for a shelf defining a top surface includes a pusher having a base that is supported by the shelf top surface. A coiled spring includes a first end that is mounted to the shelf and a second end which is supported on the pusher base. A divider is mounted to the shelf, wherein the divider includes a base wall which is spaced from the shelf top surface so as to define a slot therebetween. An adjustable protrusion is mounted to the pusher for lateral extension in relation to the base of the pusher, wherein the arm extends into the slot and rides in the slot as the pusher moves forwardly and rearwardly on the shelf such that the pusher body is stabilized by the divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: FASTENERS FOR RETAIL, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Grubbs, Shane Obitts
  • Patent number: 8919580
    Abstract: A display apparatus for articles having substantially the same size comprises an inclined structure supporting the articles for sliding forward and rearward movement thereon. A first stop structure prevents forward movement of the articles beyond a first stop point. A second stop structure moves between first and second positions in which it, respectively, stops articles at a second stop point rearward of the first stop point, and permits articles to move forward past the second stop point. The second stop structure is biased so as to move toward the first position, and it moves to the second position when an article is at the first stop point, which allows a rearward article to slide forward past the second stop point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Gamon Plus, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry J. Johnson, Travis Ogden Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140339181
    Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising products on a shelf includes a rail mounting clip structure for removably coupling a front rail to a shelf, the shelf having a channel structure extending along a portion of a front edge. Upon removable engagement with the shelf, the front rail may be used to engage with one or more divider and pusher devices configured to display products on a shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
  • Publication number: 20140332482
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
  • Publication number: 20140332480
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
  • Publication number: 20140319089
    Abstract: A merchandise display system is presented. The display system includes a support frame, a plurality of shelves disposed on the support frame, and a plurality of divider walls moveably secured to each shelf. Each shelf includes a base defining an arcuate upper surface having one or more channels formed therein. The divider walls are selectively positionable in a deployed position and/or a stowed position. In the deployed position the divider walls extend above the arcuate upper surface and in the stowed position the divider walls are disposed in the channel and are recessed below or level with the arcuate surface. In the deployed position, pairs of the divider walls cooperate with one another and the arcuate upper surface to define a lane therebetween. The lane is dimensioned to accommodate a front to back column of merchandise items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Anthony C. Squitieri
  • Publication number: 20140305889
    Abstract: A hanging merchandising product divider and pusher system and method dispense retail products. The system and method have a first divider having a length defined between a front end and a rear end and a height defined between a top end and a bottom end, at least one second divider having a length defined between a front end and a rear end and a height defined between a top end and a bottom end, and at least one connection plate connecting at least a portion of bottom end of the first divider to at least a portion of the bottom end of the second divider. The system and method also have at least one rear support connector connecting at least a portion of the rear end of the first divider to at least a portion of the rear end of the second divider and a first pocket defined by the first and second dividers, the connection plate, the rear support connector and the front ends of the first and second dividers, wherein the first pocket is sized or configured to receive one or more first retail products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Marketing Impact Limited
    Inventors: Michael Vogler, Joel Pollock
  • Patent number: 8844719
    Abstract: A module for stacking thin panels and a method of stacking thin panels when a plurality of thin panels are vertically stacked in a state of being supported by the modules capable of securing an adequate load transfer area for transferring a load of the thin panels. The module for stacking the thin panels includes: a support portion for supporting the thin panel from below; a load transfer portion connected to the support portion for transferring a weight of the thin panel downward; and a drop-off preventing portion for regulating horizontal movement of the thin panel. The load transfer portion includes a load transfer surface extending outward from the support portion, the load transfer surface includes a load receiving surface provided in an upper portion of the module and a load releasing surface provided in a lower portion of the module, and the drop-off preventing portion includes a protrusion portion protruding downward from a lower portion of the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Kyoraku Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kouichirou Yoshida
  • Publication number: 20140263112
    Abstract: A retainer assembly for an associated merchandising structure includes a planar divider mounted to the associated merchandising structure with the divider including a first side, a second side, a front end and a rear end. A first retainer is pivotally mounted to a first side of the divider adjacent the front end thereof. A second retainer is pivotally mounted to the second side of the divider adjacent the front end thereof. The first and second retainers are biased into an orientation normal to the plane of the divider. Each of the first and second retainers is adapted to pivot omnidirectionally in relation to the plane of the divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: FASTENERS FOR RETAIL, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Gerald Matthew Szpak, Shane Obitts, Michael Eric Liedtke, Matthew Grubbs
  • Publication number: 20140246391
    Abstract: The creation is a rack structure for cup objects, which is mainly: a rod means with a frame symmetrically arranged on both sides, wherein the rod means is provided with multiple connected oblique rod segments, spaces are formed between oblique rod segments on both sides, a projection is formed at the bottom of each oblique rod segment, a lever is arranged between adjacent projections on both sides such that cup objects may be placed in the spaces, the two sides of the cup object may be locked by the oblique rod segment, the bottom may be retained at the lever, to achieve the effect that multiple cup objects may be arranged in order vertically, and the cup objects have upward oblique angle formed by oblique rod segments without falling and conveniently for access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventor: Fang Yin CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140209548
    Abstract: A method and apparatus discloses a tray configured to house a hard-disk drive (“HDD”) using at least one semi-flexible anchoring strip. An HDD assembly device, in one aspect, includes a tray, a U-shaped semi-flexible anchoring frame, and an HDD. The tray has a base, a front panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel, wherein the first side panel and the second side panel includes tracks along longitudinal edges of the first and the second side panels. The U-shaped semi-flexible anchoring frame includes a front piece, a first strip, and a second strip, wherein the first strip is configured to fit in the track of the first side panel allowing the first strip to slide along the track of the first side panel. The HDD has at least two mounting holes on each side and able to seat in the U-shaped semi-flexible anchoring frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: NETGEAR, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmy Lo, Zhiqiang Zeng
  • Patent number: 8783675
    Abstract: An apparatus for vertically separating stacked pallets a sufficient distance such that each pallet in the stack can be cleaned, with the pallets then immediately restacked after cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventors: James R. Buck, Larry White
  • Patent number: 8777541
    Abstract: A conveyor control apparatus of liquid crystal panel substrates and a control method thereof is disclosed. The apparatus has multiple first side pillars and multiple second side pillars mounted opposite to the first side pillars. A movement control assembly is mounted outside the first side pillars and the second side pillars. The movement control assembly is used to move to a slot where the liquid crystal panel substrate is to move is inserted, and control the certain liquid crystal panel substrate inserted in the slot to move out from the conveyor control apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen-da Cheng
  • Patent number: 8770568
    Abstract: An apparatus for vertically separating stacked pallets a sufficient distance such that each pallet in the stack can be cleaned, with the pallets then immediately restacked after cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventors: James R. Buck, Larry White
  • Publication number: 20140175031
    Abstract: A storage and management assembly for a plurality of portable electronic devices is provided. The assembly includes a tower assembly to define a vertical channel along a first side of the tower assembly. A plurality of shelves are removably coupled to a second side of the tower assembly, wherein the second side is opposite the first side, each of the shelves includes a storage bay defined by a bottom portion provided perpendicular to the first member, opposing raised edge portions provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, and raised back tabs provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, the plurality of shelves provided in a stacked vertical arrangement along the tower assembly. Alternatively, at least one modular portable carrier assembly for storing and charging a plurality of portable electronic devices may be removably coupled to the tower assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: NATHAN R. ROBERTS
  • Patent number: 8757400
    Abstract: A test tube rack (1) that is suited for storing and transporting test tubes. The test tube rack (1) according to the invention includes a bottom plate (3), a cover plate (2), and a centering plate (4), which are arranged parallel to one another and spaced apart from one another. The plates have a substantially rectangular shape. At each corner a screw connector (8) is arranged, through which the plates are joined to each other. The screw connectors (8) are designed such that, when stacking a plurality of test tube racks (1), the screw connectors (8) of one test tube rack (1) partially engage with the screw connectors (8) of another test tube rack (1), and thereby ensure a secure connection, at least with respect to lateral shifting. Additionally, the screw connectors (8) can be provided with a locking mechanism, which allows a rigid connection between test tube racks (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Bernd Bosch Maschinenbau
    Inventor: Bernd Bosch
  • Publication number: 20140138330
    Abstract: A merchandise display system can include a pusher extender that increases the pushing surface of the pusher. The pusher extender may define an elongated pusher body having a cavity. The pusher extender may be configured to slide over the pusher wall via the cavity like a sleeve. The pusher extender with an enlarged, substantially planar surface thereby creates an enlarged pushing surface for pushing larger products toward the front of the display system. The pusher extender can also be provided with an angled pusher surface to accommodate larger products. The display system can be mounted to a rear hang bar located towards the back of the shelf. A hanger may be positioned within a cavity formed in the divider and extend the length of the divider. The hook end of the hanger may then be positioned on the hang bar and the entire system may cantilever out from the hang bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: RTC Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
  • Patent number: 8679610
    Abstract: An enhanced polymeric void board for placement between adjacent horizontal layers of masonry materials to maintain an opening in a lower of the layers, the enhanced void board comprising a relatively thin planar element having a plurality of ribs extending along the length of the planar element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Illinoise Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Kruelle, Antonio W. Brister, David J. Duke
  • Patent number: 8667720
    Abstract: A product highlighter includes a frame configured to surround merchandise located on a first display shelf of a display shelving unit. The frame includes an upper frame member, a lower frame member spaced apart from the upper frame member, a first side frame member coupling the upper frame member to the lower frame member, and a second side frame member spaced apart from the first side frame member and coupling the upper frame member to the lower frame member. The lower frame member is attached to an underside of the first display shelf with at least one first bracket and the upper frame member is attached to an underside of a second display shelf located directly above the first display shelf with at least one second bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Laura L. Hawkins
  • Publication number: 20130327734
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to storage systems for milk bags. A storage system for milk bags receives milk bags and management of the stored milk bags. The milk bags are stored in compartments for easy storage and retrieval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Tina Ting-Yuan Wang, Chih-Cheng Tai, Michael Clair Houston
  • Patent number: 8602226
    Abstract: A vending machine includes a tray, at least one partition plate, and a mounting member pivotably attached to the at least one partition plate. The tray includes a base panel, a side panel extending from the base panel, and at least one tab extending from the base panel. A gap is defined in the side panel. The at least one partition plate is pivotably attached to the at least one tab. The mounting member is rotatable between a latched position, where the mounting member is engaged with the gap, and the at least one partition plate is secured in an upright position that is substantially perpendicular to the base panel, and a released position, where the mounting member is disengaged from the gap, and the at least one partition plate is rotatable away from the upright position to enlarge a space beside the at least one partition plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Chin-Wen Yeh, Yang Xiao, Dun-Jun Zhou
  • Publication number: 20130306582
    Abstract: A vending machine includes a tray, at least one partition plate, and a mounting member pivotably attached to the at least one partition plate. The tray includes a base panel, a side panel extending from the base panel, and at least one tab extending from the base panel. A gap is defined in the side panel. The at least one partition plate is pivotably attached to the at least one tab. The mounting member is rotatable between a latched position, where the mounting member is engaged with the gap, and the at least one partition plate is secured in an upright position that is substantially perpendicular to the base panel, and a released position, where the mounting member is disengaged from the gap, and the at least one partition plate is rotatable away from the upright position to enlarge a space beside the at least one partition plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, CHIN-WEN YEH, YANG XIAO, DUN-JUN ZHOU
  • Patent number: 8544653
    Abstract: A storage frame for tool rack assemblies has a box and multiple rack holders. The rack holders are held between two holding bars in the box. Each rack holder has a board and two clamping devices for holding multiple tool rack assemblies on the board. Each clamping device has a front clamping element and a rear clamping element mounted respectively on two surfaces of the board and connected to each other. The front clamping element has a clamping bar and multiple clamping protrusions formed on and protrude from the clamping bar at a side facing the other clamping bar and are parallel with each other. Accordingly, multiple tool rack assemblies can be held and displayed in the box at a stand condition regularly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Ju-Chien Kao
  • Publication number: 20130213911
    Abstract: A display fixture includes a shelf having a tester product receptacle, at least one first tester product assembly and an elongated channel. The at least one first tester product assembly has a base and a cover. The cover includes a hinge component. The base is located in the tester product receptacle of the shelf. The elongated channel is coupled to the shelf and is configured to receive and retain the hinge component of the cover such that the cover is rotatable about a back edge of the base of the at least one first tester product assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jennifer A. Theisen, Nick Q. Trinh, Benjamin Weshler
  • Patent number: 8371456
    Abstract: The present invention is a modular stacking system for continuous stack drying of millwork that is easily transported and takes up a minimal amount of floor space when assembled. The modular stacking system is comprised of modular stabilizing stackable blocks and lightweight cross members which allow the user to create multiple stacking layers. The design of the stackable blocks ensures that the stacking system remains stable even with a large number of layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventors: Curtis J. Scadden, Edward A. Raleigh
  • Patent number: 8353485
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for holding elongated objects, which system comprises holder modules (1), each of which being provided with at least one seat (3) with an arched shape intended to receive an elongated object. The holder modules are provided with mutually co-operating coupling members (5a, 5b) for coupling together two holder modules with each other. A first coupling member comprises an elongated projection, which is tapered in its longitudinal direction and which has a dovetail shaped cross-sectional shape. A second coupling member comprises a groove (7) with a dovetail-shaped cross-sectional shape, which groove fits to the projection and is tapered in its longitudinal direction. The projection is insertable into the groove and displaceable to a locking engagement in the groove under gradual reduction of the play between the two holder modules when the projection is displaced into the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Mora Contract Manufacturing AB
    Inventor: Joakim Hjerpe
  • Publication number: 20130001179
    Abstract: A rackable, collapsible, and stackable unit including corner posts being foldable inwardly and downwardly, side bars connecting a pair of opposite corner posts, upper end bars connecting a pair of adjacent corner posts, lower end bars connecting the pair of adjacent upright corner posts, a core holder located on the upper end bars for retaining one end of a core, a plurality of hinges, one connected at each joint between each corner post and the side bars, and hinged support braces pivotally and diagonally connected between one of the corner posts and one of the side bars to hold the corner posts in an upright position when the unit is opened and which, in combination with the hinges, makes it possible to fold the corner posts inwardly and downwardly so as to lie substantially flat against the side bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Alfred Knox HARPOLE
  • Patent number: 8336722
    Abstract: A pallet rack and method for use of same are disclosed. Three panel frames interconnected by two parallel cross members define two lower pallet receiving areas and two upper pallet receiving areas. A catch tray is disposed beneath the two upper pallet receiving areas to catch and redirect fluid and debris to prevent cross-contamination between pallets. The catch tray includes a primary tray and a slidable dependent tray extendably coupled to the primary tray. The slidable dependent tray extends from a retracted position within the primary tray to an extended position having a general decline from the first panel frame to the second panel frame to furnish a slanted surface therebetween. Retraction of the dependent tray provides clearance for fork lift tines to access the rear upper pallet receiving area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventors: Steven A. Cardwell, James C. Rutledge
  • Publication number: 20120251275
    Abstract: A device for storing and handling Petri dishes having a base with a base wall arranged on a circumference of the base, and a lid. The device includes a storage device structured and arranged for storing the Petri dishes in an upside-down orientation so that respective lids are oriented below their respective bases, an inspection device structured and arranged for automatic inspection of the Petri dishes without their respective lids, and a transfer device structured and arranged for transferring the Petri dishes between the storage device and the inspection device. The transfer device includes a gripper, with which a respective Petri dish without the lid can be grasped laterally on the base wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: LICONIC AG
    Inventor: Cosmas G. MALIN
  • Patent number: 8245999
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stacking apparatus (1) enabling two front-loaded household appliances (X, Y) to be stacked. The stacking apparatus (1) of the present invention comprises an elastic bumper (4) that covers the gap left in between the household appliances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Arcelik A.S.
    Inventors: Adlihan Tartan, Egemen Kose
  • Publication number: 20120193313
    Abstract: A concealable storage rack for mounting to an underside of the shelf includes a mounting bracket, a swing mechanism and a plate member. The storage rack hangidly supports containers having a readily extending flange. The mounting bracket is mounted to the underside of the shelf. The plate member includes a generally planar top surface having a plurality of apertures formed therein to hangidly support the containers. The plate member is pivotably attached to the mounting bracket by the swing mechanism for movement between a storage position in which the plate member is positioned adjacent to the mounting bracket and a use position in which the plate member is spaced apart from the mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: COFFEE KEEPERS LLC.
    Inventors: Steven Michael Joseph Spurr, Elizabeth Mary Spurr
  • Publication number: 20120175325
    Abstract: A sponge holder simultaneously houses a plurality of sponges in an organized manner so that each sponge is separated and can be readily accessed and removed as needed. The sponge holder includes a base member extending on a horizontal plane and a rod support member terminating at the base member and extending upward on a vertical plane forming an angle theta along the horizontal plane and the base member. Two or more sponge trays are located on the rod support member. The sponge trays are appointed to each house a sponge thereon. The sponge trays are arranged horizontally so that the sponge rests on the sponge's broad side in a substantially flat manner to mitigate sponge dripping. The sponge trays are substantially parallel to one another on the vertical plane. Advantageously, each sponge can be readily accessed and removed as needed in any order and cross contamination between sponges is avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Jill C. Del Grippo, Gregory A. Del Grippo
  • Publication number: 20120160790
    Abstract: A vertically accumulating storage and retrieval apparatus has a first and second plurality of substantially vertically spaced shelf assemblies supported by support structure. Each of the shelf assemblies includes a shelf tray for receiving, storing, and discharging containers. Spring biasing structure is provided for urging the shelf to the receiving position. Dampening structure dampens the movement of the shelf between the upwardly tilted receiving position and the downwardly tilted discharge position. A transfer control and transfer control linkage are provided for retaining the shelf when a shelf of a next lower shelf assembly is not prepared to receive a container, and allowing the shelf to move to the discharge position under the weight of a container disposed on the shelf when the shelf of the next lower shelf assembly is prepared to receive a container. A method for storing and retrieving containers is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: VERTIQUE, INC.
    Inventors: Frederick J. Stingel, III, Ernest Emory Devlin, JR., John Robert French
  • Publication number: 20120138552
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tube loading system suitable for rapidly loading, handing, manipulation and storing large numbers of tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: GENESEE SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenneth Charles Fry, Scott Edward Curry
  • Patent number: 8152002
    Abstract: Container support plate and the use thereof for the storage of containers by stacking said plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Freixenet, S.A.
    Inventor: Pere Gibert Guasch