Cylindrical Shape Patents (Class 211/85.18)
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Patent number: 8016300Abstract: A mobile cart for carrying a plurality of fluid canisters. The cart includes a platform configured to support the fluid canisters. The cart also includes a base having a base body and a plurality of wheels movably connected to the base body so that the wheels can be selectively moved with respect to the base body between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, the plurality of wheels extends from the base body so the cart can roll, on the plurality of wheels, over the support surface supporting the cart. In the retracted position, the plurality of wheels is retracted relative to the base body so that the cart cannot roll, on the plurality of wheels, over the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Cramer Decker IndustriesInventors: Paul Cramer, Steven Coffman
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Patent number: 7988118Abstract: A suspended bottle holder has substantially vertically disposed first and second straps, each of which has an upper strap portion and a lower strap portion. A bottle base holding loop has proximal and distal longitudinal ends, the bottle base holding loop being attached to the upper and lower portions of the first strap, for engaging at least a portion of a bottle base. A bottle neck holding loop has proximal and distal longitudinal ends, the bottle neck holding loop being attached to the upper and lower portions of the second strap, for engaging at least a portion of a neck of the bottle. A connector connects the first and second straps to a structural member. The bottle base holding loop and the bottle neck holding loop are sufficiently spaced and the first and second straps are of a substantially equal length both when a bottle is removed from, or received in, the bottle base and bottle neck holding loops, so as to maintain the bottle in a substantially horizontal disposition.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Inventor: Joshua Shye
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Publication number: 20110132853Abstract: A new method of creating a shelving system is disclosed which utilizes vertical supports in a flexible method of positioning horizontal supports. The method of installing the supports is a twisting “T” slot design which firmly locks the support in place in a manner that provides a high support strength. The supports may be installed in a variety of incremental positions rapidly, and is useful for permanent storage or for displays of items which involve rapid assembly and disassembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Michael J. Drobot, Jason C. Boutsayaphat, Adam Belogh
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Publication number: 20100314344Abstract: A sample tube holder (10) having a generally flat elongate flexible body (12) and one or more of sets of non circular apertures (16) each having a length dimension and a width dimension perpendicular to the length dimension, in the body, each set having two or more apertures (16) arranged in a line such that each set of apertures defines at least one inner portion (30) between adjacent apertures (16) of the set and at least one outer portion (32) adjacent each aperture at the end of the line extending away from the respective inner portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Chris Whelan, Craig Andrew Burke
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Publication number: 20100089850Abstract: Various aspects include a rack module comprising a side including one or more receptacles. A receptacle may include a contact surface shaped to receive a container. A rack module may include one or more engagement features operable to removably attach the rack module to another rack module having complementary engagement features. The other rack module may also have a side including one or more receptacles, and the attached rack modules may commonly orient their respective receptacles such that the containers received therein may be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: Kenneth R. Hovatter
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Publication number: 20100051567Abstract: A mounting assembly for holding and moving a propane cylinder between a first operational position and a second lower loading/unloading position with respect to a support structure of a forklift is provided. The mounting assembly includes a base member adapted for connection to the forklift support structure, a cradle for supporting the cylinder between the first and second positions, and first and second pivot arms having a first end pivotally connected to the base member and a second end pivotally connected to the cradle. In the first position, the cradle is in a generally horizontal orientation. In the second position, the cradle is in a generally vertical orientation. Angular movement of the first and second pivot arms causes rotation of the cradle between the generally horizontal and generally vertical orientations. An adjustable locator pin is connected to the cradle for receiving a locator opening in a valve guard of different propane cylinders.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: COMPONENT CONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventor: Herbert G. Ross, JR.
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Publication number: 20090314728Abstract: A system and apparatus for securely housing small tubes in a tray. The system and apparatus of the instant invention provides a securing mechanism that includes at least one flange an at least one aperture in the tray that connects with a tube and holds the tube securely in the tray. The system and apparatus prevents any tubes from disengaging from the tray during transport. Each aperture in the tray includes a space of sufficient diameter in which to place the tube. At least one stationary catch surrounds the tube once placed therein, thereby securely holding the tube in place and requiring manual force for removal. At least one flexible catch is placed inside the aperture to allow for the secure placement of a tube therein using manual force.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventor: Scott Oshry
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Publication number: 20090308824Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: LANKHORST SPECIAL MOULDINGS B.V.Inventor: Arnoldus Van Belkom
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Publication number: 20090258127Abstract: A rack can hold a flanged, sheet metal container whose height is at least three quarters of its overall width. The rack has a number of legs supporting a hoop. The legs extend downwardly and outwardly, and may terminate in feet spaced equidistantly in a pattern exceeding the compass of the hoop. The container can be filled with a non-viscous food such as soup and placed in the hoop, supported at least partially on its flange. The rack provides clearance under the container for direct combustion heating thereof. The container may be disposable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: Joshua Holtz
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Patent number: 7584862Abstract: A shelf device for mounting on an inside surface of a cooler door comprises a bottom panel and left and right mounting flanges connected to the bottom panel along left and right side edge portions thereof. Each flange has a pair of openings therein vertically spaced from one another and adapted to mount and support the shelf device. A partition panel is connected to the bottom panel and divides the bottom panel into a plurality of compartments. Vertically extending ribs are attached to the partition panel at junctions of adjacent compartments. A display panel is spaced from the bottom panel and attached to the ribs. The display panel includes top and bottom lips forming a slot for slidably receiving a display insert. Ventilation openings in the partition panel increase air circulation.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Display Industries, LLCInventor: James David Robertson
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Publication number: 20090206046Abstract: One embodiment relates to an adjustable stand for supporting plants for display in a container. The adjustable stand includes a base, configured for placement in the container; a plurality of risers extending generally upwardly from the base; a series of projections extending from each of the risers, and a platform having a portion configured to removably engage the projections on the risers. The projections are spaced apart from one another at predetermined intervals to define a plurality of elevations above the base. The platform removably engages the projections on the risers at each of the plurality of elevations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Victoria A. Lunato
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Patent number: 7556159Abstract: A shelf device for mounting on an inside surface of a cooler door comprises a bottom panel and left and right mounting flanges connected to the bottom panel along left and right side edge portions thereof. Each flange has a pair of openings therein vertically spaced from one another and adapted to mount and support the shelf device. A partition panel is connected to the bottom panel and divides the bottom panel into a plurality of compartments. Vertically extending ribs are attached to the partition panel at junctions of adjacent compartments. A display panel is spaced from the bottom panel and attached to the ribs. The display panel includes top and bottom lips forming a slot for slidably receiving a display insert. Ventilation openings in the partition panel increase air circulation.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Display Industries, LLCInventor: James David Robertson
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Patent number: 7533776Abstract: A plurality of containers (32) are pitiable into tubular shelves (22). The containers (32) are cylindrical in shape and are sized so that they can be pushed sideways into a slot-like opening (26) in the tubular shelf (22). The containers (32) cam open the slot opening (26) both when they are pushed into the tubular shelves (22) and pulled out from the tubular shelves (22). End portions of the tubular shelves (22) fit within sockets (24) formed in, or on axles formed on, the side walls (16, 18) of a storage rack (10).Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2008Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Inventor: Curtis M. Nickerson
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Patent number: 7520396Abstract: A paint can holding apparatus includes a housing having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. A pair of dividing walls divides the housing into four compartments. The compartments are each substantially square shaped and have an equal size with respect to each other. Each of a plurality of plates has a same size and shape as an interior of the compartments. The plates each have a centrally located opening extending therethrough. Each of the compartments has one of the plates removably positioned therein. Each of a plurality of paint cans is removably positionable in one of the openings and is stabilized by the plates.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Inventor: Anthony D. Harris
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Publication number: 20090065458Abstract: A rack for centrifuge tubes is disclosed including a plurality of receptacles sized to snugly receive one of a variety of different diameter centrifuge tubes. The rack may be formed of a variety of biodegradable, compostable materials, including for example molded polypropylene or organic resins such as a corn-based resin or potato-based resin. The rack further includes a lattice of recesses defined within an upper surface of the rack, which recesses extend between and connect the receptacles to add rigidity to the rack and flexibility to the individual receptacles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventor: Douglas Murray
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Publication number: 20090020667Abstract: A support for a cylindrically-shaped accessory has a first frame defining a receptacle for a cylindrically-shaped accessory and a connecting assembly. The first frame has a bottom wall and a peripheral bracing wall structure. The bottom wall defines an upwardly facing surface. The peripheral bracing wall structure extends at least partially around a region occupied by a cylindrically-shaped accessory in the upright stored orientation, bearing on the upwardly-facing surface, to thereby limit tipping of the cylindrically-shaped accessory. The connecting assembly has first and second connector parts attachable one each to the first frame and second frame upon which the support can be placed. The first and second connector parts are engagable, each with the other, by relatively translating the first and second connector parts along a connecting line.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventor: Ruben Johnson
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Patent number: 7467768Abstract: In order for a truck driver to be able to empty the contents of the cab of his vehicle a set of trash cans, which are mounted to a structure is provided. The structure will be mounted at a certain height so that the truck driver will not need stop his truck in order to use this device.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Inventor: Tom J. Vait
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Patent number: 7377397Abstract: The present invention discloses a shelf of a wine refrigerator including a frame disposed inside a chill room in the horizontal direction, a plurality of support wires formed long inside the frame in the forward and backward directions of the frame at predetermined intervals in the right and left directions of the frame, and a plurality of elastic support members inserted onto each support wire, for elastically supporting wine bottles.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Dong-Hoon Lee, Tae-Hee Lee, Young-Hoon Yun, Yong-Gu Kim
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Patent number: 7360661Abstract: A plurality of containers (32) are pitiable into tubular shelves (22). The containers (32) are cylindrical in shape and are sized so that they can be pushed sideways into a slot-like opening (26) in the tubular shelf (22). The containers (32) cam open the slot opening (26) both when they are pushed into the tubular shelves (22) and pulled out from the tubular shelves (22). End portions of the tubular shelves (22) fit within sockets (24) formed in, or on axles formed on, the side walls (16, 18) of a storage rack (10).Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Inventor: Curtis M. Nickerson
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Publication number: 20080023423Abstract: The present invention is a device that holds and displays vial-shaped containers in commercial refrigerators and other locations. The device of the present invention can be positioned in locations currently occupied by other beverage holders, such as attached to the inside of a glass door. The device can also be configured to occupy locations not currently occupied by other devices, such as suspended from the top-inside of a refrigerator, between the glass door and the horizontal shelving, and made of either a flexible or rigid material. The hardware used to attach the horizontal configuration differs from the hardware used to attach the vertical configuration. The holes in each configuration will also differ.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2006Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventor: James Francis Duffy
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Patent number: 7275647Abstract: The spice rack of the present invention comprises a rotatable carriage having elongated tracks with opposite ends for frictionally engaging the sidewalls of spice containers so as to grip and hold the containers in the tracks. A plurality of containers can be received in each track. The carriage includes a central tube which is adapted to be rotatably mounted upon a spindle or upon the arms of a paper towel rack. The spindle is supported at opposite ends by boards or plates. In one embodiment, a back wall extends between the end boards so that the carriage can be mounted on a wall in a horizontal or vertical orientation, or be hung beneath a kitchen wall cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Inventor: Alan S. Thompson
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Patent number: 7258240Abstract: A platform or workstation comprising a plurality of various size holes and slots for holding blood specimens, test tubes, gel-cards and reagent bottles in an organized arrangement to simplify testing of the blood specimens and to eliminate the likelihood of human error. The platform comprises a top plate, a middle plate and a bottom plate which are spaced apart in a parallel plates arrangement. The top plate and the middle plate each comprise a plurality of holes in a matrix configuration for receiving blood specimen tubes and test tubes, and one or more columns of slots adjacent to the matrix configuration of holes for receiving gel-cards. Other size holes are provided for receiving the reagent bottles. The workstation organizes blood specimens, test tubes and gel-cards in a row and stores reagents needed to perform tests using 57 holes of 3 sizes and 16 slots in a predetermined arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Inventor: Harvey M. Wescott, III
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Patent number: 7232444Abstract: A canister rack system for a microdermabrasion machine has a base with bores. The base has conduits for crystal passage through the canister rack. The canisters are mountable upon the canister rack and include supply and storage canisters. The supply canister has a feeding conduit for the exit of crystal from the supply canister and the storage canister has a return conduit and a filtered conduit. The canister rack bores are formed at the base so that the conduits from the storage canister and supply canister meet with their respective conduits to form an airtight seal. A Horizontal locking pin protrudes from each canister and locks into a pair of horizontal slots formed in the canister rack. A vertical locking pin protrudes from the base of the canister rack and locks into a slot formed in each canister. A latch attaches each canister to the canister rack.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2003Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Inventor: Mei Yin Chang
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Patent number: 7232038Abstract: A test tube rack for supporting, storing and carrying a plurality of test tubes in a laboratory environment comprising a tray, a central support panel and/or lower support panel and a cover. The tray and cover are identical and interchangeable, and tapered for storage in nested stacks. Wells in the tray bottom are in alignment with corresponding openings in the central support panel and corresponding holes in the lower support panel and with domes in the cover, and serve to locate and retain test tubes within the test tube rack. The cover snap-attaches to the tray with at least one molded-in tab on the tray or cover which is received and frictionally retained by a corresponding well on the opposite element, thereby locating and securing the cover to the tray, and also locating and securing the central support panel between the tray and the cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2004Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Inventor: Steven G. Whitney
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Patent number: 7195125Abstract: A wine bottle rack that includes a first substantially rigid wall with an aperture adapted for accepting the neck of a wine bottle, and a second substantially rigid wall, the second substantially rigid wall having a plurality of apertures adapted for accepting the neck of a wine bottle. The apertures have been adapted for supporting the wine bottles in a cantilevered manner from the rack. The first substantially rigid wall is attached to the second substantially rigid wall, so that the first substantially rigid wall and the second substantially rigid wall are at an obtuse angle to one another.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2006Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Inventor: Gary L. Wolseth
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Patent number: 7191904Abstract: A platform comprising a plurality of holes and slots for holding blood specimens, test tubes and gel-cards in an organized arrangement to simplify testing of the blood specimens and to eliminate the likelihood of human error. The platform comprises a top plate, a middle plate and a bottom plate which are spaced apart. The top plate and the middle plate each comprise rows of holes in a matrix configuration and a column of slots adjacent to the rows of holes. The bottom plate only has 5 screw holes for securing the top plate, middle plate and bottom plate together. A first row comprises a 16 mm hole followed by nine 12.5 mm holes equally spaced adjacent to each other and a slot (2 mm×72 mm) positioned adjacent to the last 12.5 mm hole. The testing platform comprises a total of eight rows, each row being parallel to said first row.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Inventor: Harvey M. Wescott, III
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Patent number: 7134735Abstract: A display case comprises a first section having a top wall, a bottom wall and a back wall connected between the top and bottom walls, and, a second section having opposed side walls with a front wall connected between them. The second section slides into engagement with the first section to form a closed interior. The bottom wall of the first section is integrally formed with a bracket which includes first and second arms connected in an inverse, L-shape, with one of the arms oriented parallel to and spaced from the bottom wall to form a space within which a shelf is received. A thumb screw or other mounting device extends through the bracket arm to engage the shelf and secure the display case thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: BBC International, Ltd.Inventor: John Cummings
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Patent number: 7080743Abstract: A wine bottle rack that includes a first substantially rigid wall with an aperture adapted for accepting the neck of a wine bottle, and a second substantially rigid wall, the second substantially rigid wall having a plurality of apertures adapted for accepting the neck of a wine bottle. The apertures have been adapted for supporting the wine bottles in a cantilevered manner from the rack. The first substantially rigid wall is attached to the second substantially rigid wall, so that the first substantially rigid wall and the second substantially rigid wall are at an obtuse angle to one another.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2002Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Inventor: Gary L. Wolseth
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Patent number: 7077269Abstract: A holder or carrier for safely transporting and/or storing cylindrical tanks or objects in a horizonal orientation includes spaced apart, parallel, and inwardly and downwardly converging first and second interior walls, for retaining exterior sidewall portions of a cylindrical tank therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Inventor: Robert T. Kissell
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Patent number: 7070372Abstract: The present invention is a portable holder for use in transporting cylinders such as gas cylinders that are used by fire and rescue services. The holder is constructed with one or more compartments with a rotatable handle that is used to secure the cylinders in the holder as well as engage a locking mechanism located in the base. The locking mechanism in the base is used to secure the holder to a receiving element such as a rail that may be located in a rack or compartment. The holder enables secure transport of gas cylinders when in a vehicle, stationary location and when carried by hand.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2004Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Inventors: Richard L. Denike, Ab Neufeldt
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Patent number: 7044955Abstract: A removable cartridge is provided for use with a microdermabrasion unit. According to some embodiments, the cartridge includes a crystal source portion and a crystal waste portion. Moreover, the removable cartridge is adapted to receive a transfer apparatus from a microdermabrasion unit, the transfer apparatus being adapted to transfer crystals from the removable cartridge to the microdermabrasion unit. In other embodiments, the removable cartridge includes (i) a crystal source portion, (ii) a crystal waste portion, and (iii) a re-sealable portion adapted to prevent crystals from leaving the removable cartridge when a transfer apparatus is not present.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Focus Medical, LLCInventor: John B. Lee, Jr.
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Patent number: 7017741Abstract: The present invention discloses a pressurized gas canister transport apparatus and a method of use. The apparatus includes a frame that is specially configured to carry a plurality of generally cylindrically shaped pressurized gas canisters. The frame features upper and lower panels that are connected to a central panel, the central panel providing structural reinforcement and also separating selected canisters from one another, such as oxygen canisters from canisters containing combustible materials. A clamping arrangement is provided for safely holding the canisters in position. In addition, should the canisters become dislodged from their clamps, an additional safety arrangement is provided in the form of railings that are transversely extending and which span between corner columns of the frame to prevent escape of canisters even if they become dislodged from their clamps.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Inventor: John P. Williamson
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Patent number: 6976594Abstract: Impact resistant storage of cylinders in a cylinder holder having a body, means to contain the cylinder longitudinally and means to resiliently position the cylinder laterally. The body has a cavity to receive the cylinder. The cavity has a longitudinal central axis generally corresponding to a longitudinal axis of the cylinder. The means to contain the cylinder longitudinally provides for a resilient containment of the cylinder within the cavity during periods of longitudinal stress. The means to position the cylinder laterally provides for a resilient positioning of the cylinder within the cavity wherein the longitudinal axis of the cylinder may move laterally within a three hundred and sixty (360) degree radial range away from the longitudinal central axis of the cavity during periods of lateral stress and return generally to the longitudinal central axis of the cavity following termination of the lateral stress.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Inventor: Richard E. Young
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Patent number: 6905034Abstract: A disk-like container having a cylindrical sidewall is retained and released from a receptacle formed by a partial cylindrical back wall adapted to contact the cylindrical sidewall of the container. A first portion of the back wall extends circumferentially less than 180 degrees around the cylindrical sidewall of the container. A second portion of the back wall extends from the first portion, and cumulatively with the first portion extends circumferentially to greater than 180 degrees around the cylindrical sidewall of the container. A release tab formed by the second portion of the back wall deflects to move the second portion outward away from the cylindrical sidewall of the container to permit the container to be inserted into and removed from the receptacle. A plurality of the receptacles are formed in a single clip tray, and the clip trays may be oriented and positioned singularly or in multiple assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: New Phase, Inc.Inventor: Wayne H. Jones
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Patent number: 6811042Abstract: A stackable storage unit may be vertically stacked for storage and transportation of storable members. The storage unit comprises at least one pair of rails extending in a first direction and having a contoured surface for supporting a surface area of a generally cylindrical storable member. At least two generally vertical walls extend in the first direction on opposing ends of the storage unit. The walls comprise a flat top surface with a plurality of alignment openings therein. A plurality of alignment tongues extending from the bottom of the wall are positioned and configured to engage corresponding alignment openings in an underlying storage unit. A rib structure underlies the rails and connects the walls to the rails. Feet extend below the bottom of the alignment tongues and support the storage unit on a generally flat surface or fit inside the walls of an underlying storage unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Inventors: Daniel Kelly, Emerson B. Donnell
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Patent number: 6796441Abstract: A holder for creamers having a tapered side wall, the holder comprising a housing having supporting members or feet extending downwardly therefrom, a plurality of openings in the housing, each being sized to retain a dairy creamer inserted therein, and a central opening located in a central portion of the housing such that a carrier may be used to transport a plurality of holders and the holder may be placed on a display stand at the table.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Inventor: Christian Tremblay
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Publication number: 20040168996Abstract: A disk-like container having a cylindrical sidewall is retained and released from a receptacle formed by a partial cylindrical back wall adapted to contact the cylindrical sidewall of the container. A first portion of the back wall extends circumferentially less than 180 degrees around the cylindrical sidewall of the container. A second portion of the back wall extends from the first portion, and cumulatively with the first portion extends circumferentially to greater than 180 degrees around the cylindrical sidewall of the container. A release tab formed by the second portion of the back wall deflects to move the second portion outward away from the cylindrical sidewall of the container to permit the container to be inserted into and removed from the receptacle. A plurality of the receptacles are formed in a single clip tray, and the clip trays may be oriented and positioned singularly or in multiple assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventor: Wayne H. Jones
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Publication number: 20040160151Abstract: A beverage rack is configured to selectively store cylindrical cans, a series of bottles, or a single wine bottle in a refrigerator. More specifically, the beverage rack is provided with an elongated cavity for holding a wine bottle, a pair of spaced ledges for supporting a plurality of cans, and a set of ridges on longitudinal walls which accommodate a series of medium size bottles. With this arrangement, a consumer has the flexibility to choose the particular type of beverages to be stored and organized on a single rack. The rack is preferably injection molded of plastic and can be placed in various locations within a refrigerator compartment, such as on a shelf or in a drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2003Publication date: August 19, 2004Applicant: Maytag CorporationInventors: Clint J. Collins, Jeffrey O'Halloran
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Publication number: 20040159621Abstract: The present invention is a portable holder for use in transporting cylinders such as gas cylinders that are used by fire and rescue services. The holder is constructed with one or more compartments with a rotatable handle that is used to secure the cylinders in the holder as well as engage a locking mechanism located in the base. The locking mechanism in the base is used to secure the holder to a receiving element such as a rail that may be located in a rack or compartment. The holder enables secure transport of gas cylinders when in a vehicle, stationary location and when carried by hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventors: Richard L. Denike, Ab Neufeldt
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Patent number: 6776378Abstract: A water dispenser stand includes a floor stan having a storage chamber and an opening communicating with the storage chamber and with the outside, a frame for supporting a water bottle on top of the floor stand, and a storage arrangement supported within the storage chamber of the floor stand, wherein the storage arrangement includes a front holding bracket having an arc-shaped positioned at the opening of the storage chamber for substantially retaining an upper portion of the water bottle when the water bottle is received in the storage chamber, a rear stopper arm spaced positioned below the holding bracket, and a guiding body inclinedly extended from the holding bracket to the stopper arm for guiding the water bottle to slide into the storage chamber until a bottom side of the water bottle is stopped at the stopper arm so as to inclinedly support the water bottle in the storage chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Inventor: Charles Y. Yu
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Patent number: 6715195Abstract: A material delivery system has a trailer with a deck and a plurality of tanks mounted thereon. In preferred embodiments, a main tank has curved lower sidewalls and a pair of lateral support tanks have concave curved sidewalls for laterally supporting the main tank. The lateral support tanks and main tank are anchored to the deck as is associated ancillary components.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Inventor: Craig M. Erickson
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Patent number: 6685404Abstract: A pallet, and a system suitable for use with the pallet, for supporting and transporting gas cylinders in an inclined position. The pallet includes a supporting base frame. A pair of horizontally spaced, upstanding and parallel side frame members are rigidly secured to the base frame. A plurality of cylinder carriers or tubes are positioned between the side frame members. The carriers are disposed in an inclined position at an angle &agr;. The system includes a load-supporting bed forming part of a vehicle. A plurality of longitudinally spaced-apart and laterally extending bays are arranged in two longitudinally extending rows disposed on the bed. A walkway is disposed on the bed and raised therefrom, the walkway extends between the two longitudinally extending rows and a plurality of pallets. The system may also include a latching arrangement that engages the base of the pallets to retain the pallets in its respective bay during transportation.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: AGA Gas, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Udivich, Bernard Dessolle
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Patent number: 6648154Abstract: A one piece display stand for the point-of-sale display of produce, such as bananas, manufactured out of a closed cell foam material and of solid construction, with generally flat sides and bottom and a top surface having a number of concave troughs for holding the produce. The display stand is used in a retail setting by first being placed onto a table or other support structure, and then having produce placed within the concave troughs of the top surface. The troughs hold the produce in a visually pleasing manner, while the foam construction of the stand protects the produce from damage.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: JSI Store Fixtures, Inc.Inventor: Terry Awalt
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Publication number: 20030150826Abstract: A rack for holding articles such as propane tanks. Two holders having curved sides are attached by a flexible strap and rest on top of two of the tanks to form a seat for a third with the attached strap. The strap extends around the periphery of the holder through a series of H-shaped cutouts in order to hold the strap firmly in position by friction and to form a pad to prevent damage to the surface of the tank. Anchors may also be provided made of a tube with a central rod placed therein between which the strap is placed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventor: Amuel E. Sheckells
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Patent number: 6588720Abstract: The present invention discloses a holder for a portable water cooler, which holder is designed to be mounted onto the inside of the side of a bed of a pickup truck. The water cooler holder has a cylindrical container-like member which securely holds the water cooler therein which member is mounted onto a frame which pivots from a first downward position to a second upward position so that the water cooler can be accessed from the outside of the bed of the pickup.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Inventor: Patrick Revette
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Publication number: 20030057169Abstract: A one piece display stand for the point-of-sale display of produce, such as bananas, manufactured out of a closed cell foam material and of solid construction, with generally flat sides and bottom and a top surface having a number of concave troughs for holding the produce. The display stand is used in a retail setting by first being placed onto a table or other means of support, and then having produce placed within the concave troughs of the top surface. The troughs hold the produce in a visually pleasing manner, while the foam construction of the stand protects the produce from damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventor: Terry Awalt
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Publication number: 20030052071Abstract: A holder for creamers having a tapered side wall, the holder comprising a housing having supporting members or feet extending downwardly therefrom, a plurality of openings in the housing, each being sized to retain a dairy creamer inserted therein, and a central opening located in a central portion of the housing such that a carrier may be used to transport a plurality of holders and the holder may be placed on a display stand at the table.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventor: Christian Tremblay
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Patent number: 6494549Abstract: A rectangular compartment for receiving and dispensing pressurized gas cylinders. The compartment, for its use, requires a minimal space both inside and outside the compartment. The compartment contains a tank receiving unit configured to receive multiple tanks arranged in files. The tank receiving unit is pivoted near its center of mass so as to permit easy rotation in place of the tank receiving unit. The compartment is provided with an access door. When the access door is open and the tank receiving unit is rotated outward to receive tanks, the tank receivers in a file project a short distance outside the compartment and are arranged one above the other. When the access door is closed, the tanks are in an upright position and secured in that position by an interlock between the tank receiving unit and the access door.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2001Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Inventor: Dennis R. Van Daalwyk
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Publication number: 20020158032Abstract: A display shelf which employs a support panel for attachment to one face of a transparent wall, a horizontally extending floor to support cylindrically shaped products adjacent the transparent wall; and a containment wall which extends upwardly from the floor and spaced horizontally from the transparent wall is provided with anchor means to prevent rotation of the cylindrically shaped product. The containment wall cooperates with the floor to support and orient cylindrically shaped products vertically adjacent the supporting wall. Anchors extending from the containment wall toward the transparent wall urge the vertically oriented cylindrically shaped products against the transparent wall and prevent the products from rotating about their vertical axes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Paul Belokin, Martin P. Belokin, Norman P. Belokin
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Patent number: 6450349Abstract: A refrigerator storage guide channel for storing and aiding in the convenient retrieval of cooled containers includes a left and right channel member. The left and right channel members include a base, sidewalls and a feature for adjustably interlocking the channel members. The channel members are slidably joined via the interlocking feature. The base of the channel members preferably include features for reducing friction.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2001Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Inventor: Anthony J. Lee