Specially Mounted Patents (Class 211/86.01)
  • Publication number: 20120292274
    Abstract: A demountable mounting apparatus for fixing a slide rail to a post includes a mounting bracket secured to the slide rail, a coupling member fixed to the mounting bracket, a latch member rotatably mounted to the mounting bracket, and a restoring member between the latch member and the mounting bracket. The coupling member includes an inserting pin extending into the through hole of the post, and defining a receiving slot. The latch member includes an arm to be received in the receiving slot of the inserting pin, and a hook protruding from the arms. The latch member is locked in a position by the hooks engaging the far surface of the post. A rotation of latch member makes the hooks disengage from the post, thereby allowing the release of the slide rail from the post. The restoring member biases the latch member to the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHU-CHEN LIN, CHEN-SHENG TANG
  • Publication number: 20120279937
    Abstract: The organizer basket for ice chest provides a receptacle or basket for use in ice chests or coolers. The basket is provided with handles to facilitate insertion and removal from the ice chest. Feet are also provided for the basket to support the bottom of the basket above the floor of the ice chest. The basket is constructed of telescoping sections so that the length of the basket can be linearly adjusted. This arrangement permits the basket to adapt to different sizes of ice chests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: DAVID P. SCIUCHETTI
  • Patent number: 8267363
    Abstract: A slatwall mounting system includes a rail member and a mounting arrangement. The rail member includes longitudinally extending upper and lower edges, a longitudinally extending upper slot portion including a downward extending undercut a longitudinally extending lower slot portion including an upward extending undercut. The mounting arrangement includes a bracket member having a downward oriented hook portion and a mounting aperture, and a cam assembly having a mounting cam assembled with a user graspable cam driver, the cam and cam driver defining an annular groove for securing the cam assembly to the mounting aperture. The mounting cam is rotatable between a slatwall securing position for mounting engagement with the lower slot of the rail member, and a slatwall releasing position, in response to user manipulation of the cam driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Esnad Begic, Franco F. Daino, Michael Edward Hay, Gregory Jon Holcomb, Mike Malich, Alan K. Mangrich, Rajesh R. Wadhwa
  • Publication number: 20120216743
    Abstract: A downsized substrate may be housed in a substrate accommodation vessel (FOUP) constituting a transfer system corresponding to a large diameter substrate. An attachment includes an upper plate and a lower plate supported by a first support groove that can support an 8-inch wafer, and holding columns installed at the upper plate and the lower plate and including a second support groove that can support a 2-inch wafer (if necessary, via a wafer holder and a holder member). Accordingly, the 2-inch wafer can be housed in a pod corresponding to the 8-inch wafer, and the pod, which is a transfer system, can be standardized to reduce cost of a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus. In addition, a distance from each gas supply nozzle to the wafer can be increased to sufficiently mix reactive gases before arrival at the wafer and improve film-forming precision to the wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: HITACHI KOKUSAI ELECTRIC INC.
    Inventors: Takeshi Itoh, Akinori Tanaka
  • Patent number: 8251342
    Abstract: An aspect of the invention involves a wheeled sports board holder for hanging a wheeled sports board on a vertical surface, the wheeled sports board including a support deck with an upper portion supported by one or more upper wheels, and having an upper edge, and a lower portion supported by one or more lower wheels. The wheeled sports board holder includes a base with a front and a rear, the rear of the base mountable to the vertical surface; a wheel holder projecting forwardly relative to the front of the base, and having a wheel guide; and a clasp projecting forwardly relative to the front of the base, above the wheel holder, the clasp configured to hold the upper edge of the wheeled sports board towards the vertical surface so that the one or more lower wheels do not contact the vertical surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: David Carl Weiner
  • Publication number: 20120211453
    Abstract: A support rack for an appliance such as a laundry dryer includes a plurality of support elements that are designed to hold items at least partially above a main support surface of the rack. The support elements may be movably mounted on the rack so that they can be moved between stowed and deployed positions. The ends of the support elements may have configurations that are designed to securely hold items, such as delicate clothing items. Holders on either the rack or the support elements, or on both, could hold the support elements in stowed and deployed positions. In some instances, the support elements may also be removably mounted on holders on the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gerhard Stegerwald, Napat Wanweerakul
  • Publication number: 20120205333
    Abstract: A rotary fitting for a corner cupboard comprises a lower and an upper mounting bracket; a supporting column having a main tube and being designed to be rotary mounted to the mounting brackets such that it rotates about its longitudinal axis; and at least two pie cut-shaped shelves to be supported by the supporting column fixed for rotation with the main tube. The supporting column includes a lower length adjusting assembly comprising a support element fixed in the main tube and comprising a recess; a screw element having a head fitting in the recess and a threaded shaft; a nut element arranged on the threaded shaft; and a lower end element fixed to the nut element and movable within the main tube; and an upper length adjusting assembly comprising a tube element partially arranged within the main tube; and a clamping element releasably clamping the tube element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: VAUTH-SAGEL HOLDING GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Claus Sagel
  • Publication number: 20120175329
    Abstract: A ladder attachment having two trays connected by two supports. The connection of the two trays and two supports forms an internal hollow compartment. The two supports are attached to the two trays in a titled inwardly fashion, preferably forming an angle of 1-45°. Within this range, 15° is preferable because it corresponds to the pitch of a standard step ladder. The ladder attachment fits over the top of the step ladder whereby the internal compartment of the ladder attachment receives the step ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Douglas Eugene Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120132601
    Abstract: A loading shelf for a luggage compartment of a vehicle has one rear panel and at least one front panel coupled by means of a guide-and-slide device, which has two longitudinal channels, fixed relative to the rear panel, and two front slides and two rear slides, which are carried by the front panel and engage the channels; the rear slides are coaxial along an axis orthogonal to the longitudinal direction in which the front panel may slide; channels have respective openings having position, shape and size so as to let the front slides coming out of the channels; when the front slides are outside of the channels, the front panel is rotatable about the axis of the rear slides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: FIAT Group Automobiles S.p.A.
    Inventors: Alberto GIORGIS, Armando Spagnolini, Simone Rosetta, Caterina Cavagliato, Carlo Franco Torres
  • Publication number: 20120091086
    Abstract: A storage apparatus comprises a rail adapted to be secured to a surface and an accessory releasably mounted to the rail. The accessory comprises a gripper assembly and a storage device, the gripper assembly includes a gripper mechanism that is movably mounted relative to a support such that the gripper mechanism is movable into and out of engagement with the rail when the accessory is mounted on the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Michael Gregory, Robert J. Warner, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120091087
    Abstract: An adjustable rack having a first member that slidably engages with a second member; both members having an extension 28 and a cut-out 26 that removably engages with an E-track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Randy Hines
  • Publication number: 20120080393
    Abstract: An adjustable folding utility tray for removable attachment to a tripod comprising a portable frame with attached collapsing or folding members is provided. The folding utility tray removably attaches to two legs of an easel or tripod. Once the device is positioned at the desired operational height, two slidingly attached arms are adjusted to engage and contact the easel or tripod legs. After use, the device is folded, or collapsed, into a compact size for transport or storage and removed from the easel or tripod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Denise Eisman
  • Publication number: 20120060880
    Abstract: A blind accessory support bracket is disclosed. The bracket is configured to fit into the X-shaped framework of a hunting blind, tent, or portable structure. Abutments are located on either side of the bracket, containing the framework therebetween, and securing the bracket in place. The bracket may provide a variety of different supports, including a gun brace, a camera mount, or a shelf. When the bracket is located on framework near an opening of the blind, it may assist in aiming or shooting of a camera or gun at a target outside the blind.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Steven J. Knasko
  • Patent number: 8128042
    Abstract: A sucker assembly includes a sucker, a pull bar secured on the sucker, a pressing member mounted on the pull bar and pressing the sucker, an elastic member mounted on the pull bar and biased between the sucker and the pressing member, a control handle pivotally mounted on the pressing member, and a pivot shaft extending through the control handle, the pressing member and the pull bar. The pressing member has a periphery provided with a mounting seat which has a fixing recess to receive a hanging rod of a support rack and to abut a surface. Thus, the hanging rod of the support rack is locked onto the surface by the fixing recess of the mounting seat so that the support rack contacts with the surface exactly and closely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Ferro-Carbon Ent. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Lung-Chih Chen
  • Publication number: 20120018395
    Abstract: An organizer/storage system that mounts on top of a computer workstation for storage of office supplies, devices, or files that makes efficient use of the available space above, or on one or both sides of the computer workstation. The organizer/storage system includes a top platform and side panels, and may include back and bottom panels with interlocking closure systems, and slide-in shelves with optional drawers. Optional cutouts in the side panels allow airflow to cool the computer, and optional cutouts in the back panels permit connection of conduit or electrical wires. When adaptive fasteners are used for attachment to the computer workstation, the height of the organizer/storage system may be adjusted. Exterior side shelves may be attached to one or both of the side panels to permit storage of a greater variety of objects. The organizer/storage system may be made from a single sheet of suitable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Pavel Bielecki
  • Patent number: 8069998
    Abstract: In order to improve a surgical holder for surgical instruments and/or implants for a surgical container, in particular, a sterile container or perforated basket, comprising a storage device for holding and/or storing surgical instruments and/or implants and an attachment device for attaching the holder to the container, such that it can be attached to the container more easily it is suggested that the attachment device be transferable from an attaching position, in which it can be brought into engagement with and connected to the container, into a position of abutment, in which it can be brought out of engagement with the container, and that the attachment device comprise at least two attachment members, which are connected to one another via the storage device, for attaching the holding to the container. Furthermore, an improved surgical container is suggested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Aesculap AG
    Inventor: Stefan Thomas
  • Patent number: 8066340
    Abstract: An organizer/storage system that mounts on top of a computer workstation for storage of office supplies, devices, or files that makes efficient use of the available space above, or on one or both sides of the computer workstation. The organizer/storage system includes a top platform and side panels, and may include back and bottom panels with interlocking closure systems, and slide-in shelves with optional drawers. Optional cutouts in the side panels allow airflow to cool the computer, and optional cutouts in the back panels permit connection of conduit or electrical wires. When adaptive fasteners are used for attachment to the computer workstation, the height of the organizer/storage system may be adjusted. Exterior side shelves may be attached to one or both of the side panels to permit storage of a greater variety of objects. The organizer/storage system may be made from a single sheet of suitable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventor: Pavel Bielecki
  • Publication number: 20110284484
    Abstract: A device includes a cam-lock assembly located at an end of an inner tube inserted into an outer tube. The inner tube and the outer tube slide with respect to one another to adjust an overall length when the cam-lock assembly is in a released position, and rotation of one of the inner tube and the outer tube engages the cam-lock assembly such that the inner tube and the outer tube are fixed at a particular length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Ching-Chang Lin, Tung Shih
  • Publication number: 20110271991
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tray for use with a walker. The tray includes a generally rigid tray base having an essentially rectangular shape with a front long side, a back long side, a first short side and a second short side, and wherein the tray has a length that extends to or past the essentially horizontal support member; a ridge extending along the sides of the tray, wherein the ridge has a height of at least about a ½inch; a strap having a hook and loop fastener wherein the strap is positioned at or near the back long end; and a first hinge and a second hinge, the first and second hinges are positioned, when the tray is in use, at or near the front leg of the first and second support, respectively. The length of the tray is greater that the distance between the support member of the first support and the support member of the second support; and the width of the tray is less than the length of the support member of the first support or second support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Alice McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20110255949
    Abstract: There is provided a container with a pallet with a loadable upper side and a closable sidewall. The container comprises at least three sides to be placed on top of the pallet in order to define a loadable volume. The container is adapted to be collapsed in case of no loaded objects onto the upper side of the pallet. The container comprises shelves suitable to be loaded with objects and at least one side of the sidewall is suitable to be opened in order to load the pallet randomly under the shelf and on the shelf. The shelves are mounted to one of the sides of the sidewall by mounting means. The container comprises at least a first shelf mounted on a first side of the sidewall and at least a second shelf mounted on another side opposite to the first side suitable to be connected with shelf connection means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Deutsche Post AG
    Inventors: Jussi Lemola, Tom Mellin
  • Publication number: 20110220600
    Abstract: An organizer that may be mounted on either a wall, wall to ceiling, ceiling, or many other ways, using limited space, and using jars for storage. It has eight wooden slats that have jars attached. There are either six or seven jars, depending on the jar size, attached to the eight rows. The lids are fastened to the slats, and the jars can be opened by unscrewing them from their lids. There are handles on one end to rotate the storage system, and a ratchet on the interior to prevent slipping. The ratchet allows rotation in only one direction. Because they are transparent, the jars allow the user to visually select what the user is looking for. These jars can hold anything from hobby supplies to nuts and bolts. Potential applications range from garage organizing to commercial applications. It can be mounted in a commercial van for electricians or plumbers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: Bruce Gary Wilder
  • Patent number: 8016135
    Abstract: A display support system for supporting product for retail display from an appliance defining a magnetically attractable display surface, a door surface, and a magnetically attractable upper surface and comprising a door arranged to allow access to an interior of the appliance through the door surface. The display support system comprises an accessory, a structure comprising a front portion and a rear portion, and a magnetic portion. The accessory is adapted to support the product for retail display. The front portion is adapted to support the accessory such that the accessory extends from the display surface of the appliance. The rear portion rigidly is connected to the front portion and extends along and engages the upper surface of the appliance to bear downward loads on the front portion. The magnetic portion magnetically secures the structure relative to the appliance and inhibits movement of the front portion away from the display surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Mobile Merchandisers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Price, Paul Wells
  • Publication number: 20110203873
    Abstract: A tray for supporting tools, paint cans, painting supplies and the like is pivotally held in a selected position by an elongated frame removably attached to a ladder rail with at least a pair of hooks fitting over at least two rungs of the ladder enabling quick installation and removal from a straight ladder or extension ladder. The ladder tray includes a folding shelf, a shelf support, a rail embracing frame and hinge means connecting the shelf and support to the frame. The ladder tray frame is attached to the ladder by hooks engaging the rungs, whereby the elongated frame includes means for holding extending from its sides forming an elongated slot or groove cooperatively engaging a selected side rail of the ladder providing lateral support therefor. The ladder tray components are composed of plastic, structural foam material, aluminum, fiberglass, graphite material, wood, laminated or corrugated paper, or combinations thereof, or any other appropriately strong and light material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Calvidge C. Perry
  • Publication number: 20110163053
    Abstract: An insertable, semi-flexible shelf apparatus suspended and attached in a horizontal relationship within a compartment and anchored to anchor elements bonded to the inside wall surface of a portable cooler or drop-in horizontal freezer or portable storage bin container for better visibility, access, organization, and protection of food and food containers; fishing bait; and other items to retain and protect these items from damage due to wetness, frost and combination with other items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: John Christian Benneche, Kelly Boehm Brown
  • Publication number: 20110155677
    Abstract: A shelving system is disclosed that includes at least one track and at least one standard. The track includes a rearward portion and a forward portion. The standard has an end portion slidably receivable within an opening of the track, such that the position of the standard relative to the track is slidably adjustable along the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: CLAIRSON, INC.
    Inventors: Julio A. Fernandez, Robert P. Kundinger, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110127379
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device holder for mounting devices in a vehicle. Said device holder comprises at least one external rack and at least one internal rack. The at least one external rack can be mounted on the vehicle structure and has a storage space that is designed to introduce and releasably attach the at least one internal rack. The internal rack has means for forming at least one compartment that has a variable size in order to introduce and mount at least one device. The device holder according to the invention can be particularly well adjusted to the devices that are to be integrated into the vehicle, can optimally utilize the available space, and can be equipped with user-specific devices in standard racks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Hartwig Jäger, Gerd Rohlfs, Benjamin Bartels, Olaf Luedemann
  • Patent number: 7950122
    Abstract: The pool cue clamp is a spring squeeze clamp having sturdy, flexible fingers extending therefrom for holding pool cues. The fingers are rotatable within the clamp and can be configured to comply with horizontal, vertical or angular surfaces. The pool cue clamp holds up to five cue sticks in a vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Lewis J. Saylor
  • Publication number: 20110100939
    Abstract: A bat hanging device that can be securely and selectively connected to a chain link fence is disclosed. A modular rack into which the bat hanging device may be securely and selectively inserted is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: John Friesch
  • Patent number: 7926149
    Abstract: A moveable clip device for hanging a towel on a golf bag that includes an S-shaped clip member having a first strip portion engageable with an inner surface of an open end of the golf bag, a second strip portion engageable with an outer surface of the open end of such golf bag, and a third strip portion. A first connecting strip portion, engageable with an edge of the open end of such golf bag, connects the first and second strip portions. A second connecting strip portion connects the second and third strip portions. A flange portion having a channel formed between first and second wall portions is connected to the third strip portion. A support member is connected to each of the wall portions for supporting the towel on the clip. A mechanism is engageable with the towel and support member for connecting such towel to the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: Keith Weston
  • Publication number: 20110049070
    Abstract: A shelving system for insertion into lockers and other storage facilities in schools, gyms, airports and other transient locations comprised of side walls, adjustable brackets, and shelving all made of a sturdy material. The side walls are placed flush with the interior of a locker while the adjustable brackets are inserted into drilled holes in the side walls via a dowel fastener protruding from the adjustable brackets and the shelves are placed atop the adjustable brackets. The portable shelving system is easily adjusted and manipulated to conform to whatever configuration is desired by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick Sweeney, Kristin Sweeney
  • Patent number: 7896175
    Abstract: A weight activated storage device is disclosed for retaining elongated objects such as a surfboard or other elongated objects of various sizes and shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventors: Steven Corr, Steven Clark, David Oates
  • Patent number: 7882968
    Abstract: A device and method for storing a youth potty seat on an adult toilet assembly. The device includes a support bar, a hook connected to the upper portion of the support bar, and at least one peg attached to the lower portion of the support bar. The hook is effective for hanging the support frame from the upper rim of a toilet tank, and the peg is effective for suspending a child's potty seat. The method comprises hanging the hook from the upper rim of a toilet tank and hanging a youth potty seat from the peg; thereby storing the youth potty seat on the adult toilet assembly. An extension bar may be provided to extend the length of the support bar. Multiple pegs may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Inventors: Sueann Galt, Kimberly Ann Conover Rossetti, Frederick Michael Rossetti
  • Publication number: 20110016632
    Abstract: An adjustable storage system may include a storage tray with a support surface and a clamp mount including a clamp axis. The clamp mount may be coupled to the storage tray with the clamp axis positioned substantially parallel to the support surface. The storage system may also include a clamp, rotatably coupled to the clamp mount about the clamp axis, whereby the tray may be adjustably positioned relative to the clamp about the clamp axis. When the storage system is secured to a frame, such as a bed rail, by use of the clamp, the support surface of the tray may be positioned substantially parallel to a reference plane, such as the floor, regardless of the angle of inclination of a frame relative to the reference plane. This enables stable support of objects supported by the tray when the bed is inclined or flat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Steven L. Hopf
  • Publication number: 20110017689
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a storage assembly adapted to seat atop of a cabinet. One storage assembly comprises a plurality of corner pieces with each of the plurality of corner pieces fixed to the cabinet. A plurality of wire hoops is engaged across areas between adjacent corner pieces to define a storage area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Craig L. Randolph, Brian M. Shaklik
  • Publication number: 20110011812
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a display fixture may include an articulable arm assembly that can be adjusted so as to retain items in a vertical orientation. In one implementation, the arm assembly may be mounted to a horizontal cross-member of a retail display fixture and may include two grasping arms that can be slidably adjusted relative to one another so as to contact the edges of a surfboard or wakeboard and securely display the item in an offset orientation such that the item is presented at an angle relative to a normal viewing direction. The arm assembly may include a pivot mechanism that permits the angle to be adjusted, optionally to a number of predetermined angular positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason W. Johnson, Sixto Beltrandy, Joseph R. Guggenberger
  • Publication number: 20100326936
    Abstract: A rack and tray device formed from a pair of side panels mountable on the floor of an area and attached to the sides of the area, such as the inside of a van.Guide members are on the side panels and include a channel shape extending inward to accept a tray member carried by the channel shape and maintained in a substantially horizontal orientation when objects are placed on the at least one tray member. The guide members are slidably mounted to further support the tray and prevent it from tipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Dejana Corgo & Van Interiors Inc.
    Inventor: Charles L. Hanley
  • Publication number: 20100320164
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a display apparatus can present a variety of products or images of available products in an appealing manner that draws attention from consumers. In particular circumstances, the display apparatus may be readily changed by a store worker from a first configuration to a second configuration having a different appearance. For example, the display apparatus may include a generally rigid frame that receives a decorative, external sheathing in a toolless manner. Such a configuration can be useful, for example, for endcap display fixtures that are positioned at the end of store aisles, thereby providing an opportunity to promptly change the appearance of one or more endcaps and the products exhibited thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Michael A. Whittier, David Cheney, Joseph R. Guggenberger
  • Publication number: 20100283364
    Abstract: A rack system for an appliance is provided. The rack system includes a door link, a first coupler link, a first rack, a bracket, a second coupler link, and a second rack. The bracket has a plurality of sites for attachment with the second coupler link. The door link is attached to an appliance door. The first coupler link is attached to the door link and connected to the first rack. The bracket is attached to either the first rack or the second rack. The second coupler link is attached to the bracket at one of the sites for attachment and connected to whichever one of either the first or second racks to which the bracket is not attached. The rack system translationally couples angular displacement of the appliance door to linear movement of the first rack and the second rack. The linear movement of the first and second racks can be non-staggered or staggered depending on the attachment site of the bracket to which the second coupler link is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Edwin Koehler
  • Publication number: 20100270442
    Abstract: A neutral field tray includes an attachment portion for removably attaching the tray to a mayo stand, a base coupled to the attachment portion, two sidewalls extending upward from opposite sides of the base, a distal endwall extending upward from a distal end of the base, a cover extending between the sidewalls above the base adjacent the distal endwall, and support for positioning at most a single instrument above the base with a distal end of the instrument underneath the cover and a proximal end of the instrument elevated relative to the distal end of the instrument. A method is also provided for using the neutral field tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Mark P. Zoland, Joseph Iraci
  • Publication number: 20100237031
    Abstract: A closet insert structured to fit in a closet enclosure in its entirety—includes at least one insert module including back, top and floor panels, and two end panels. Mounting structure is provided on at least one of the panels to which a coupling device is mountable for coupling another insert module to the at least one insert module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Steven C. Kunis
  • Patent number: 7789248
    Abstract: A portable and hangable gear holding unit includes a main portion and a number of positionable gear holding members. Each gear holding member, which may include a hook, extended or orthogonal tab, clip, and or equivalents, is structured for engaging and holding at least one piece of gear above a ground surface. The hangable gear holding unit may be portable, and transported to a location for hanging upon a support structure, such as a partition or chain link fence, for subsequent use in holding gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventors: Russell J. Salerno, Charles E. Muller
  • Publication number: 20100200528
    Abstract: A mobile industrial rack system which includes a flue spacer, a carriage spacer, and a synchronous motor control that individually and collectively allows the rack system to be used on unleveled surfaces. The industrial rack system is therefore well suited for storage facilities in which it is not possible or not desired to level an otherwise unleveled floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: SPACESAVER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew A. Tourdot, James C. Muth, Brian R. Nemec, Brian P. Bourke, Eric Wipperfurth
  • Publication number: 20100155349
    Abstract: A boxed caddy or pallet suitable for quick installation and removal on top of a rolling ice chest or similar hexahedral appliance, into to which goods can be piled for transportation to a beach or picnic site. The caddy folds flat for convenient storing into a car trunk. The multi-railed sides of the caddy are telescopically adjustable. Brackets projecting downwardly from the lower edges of the sides come to rest against the walls of the appliance, thus providing bi-directional horizontal stability. Adjustable stabilization straps can conveniently be secured between the caddy and appliance. The caddy has a removable top cover and can double as a small table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Michael B. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20100147786
    Abstract: Gate removal assemblies are disclosed herein that include a stabilizing assembly; an adjustment assembly coupled to the stabilizing assembly; and a releasing assembly coupled to the adjustment assembly. Gate rack assemblies are also disclosed that includes a coupling mechanism, and at least one support mechanism. Gate removal systems are disclosed herein and include at least one gate removal assembly, and at least one gate rack assembly. In some embodiments, gate removal systems further include a gate removal assembly caddy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Ken Hamilton
  • Patent number: 7736711
    Abstract: The device prevents the loss of articles otherwise susceptible to falling behind furniture, appliances, fixtures or equipment or other large objects placed next to a wall which are not easy to move or reach under such as, but not exclusively, couches, wardrobes, desks, washers, dryers, refrigerators, filing cabinets and dressers. The compressible and flexible device is fitted from above into the crevice between the furniture and the wall. It is held in place by friction created by the pressure caused by the deformation of the device between the furniture and wall. The device, when flexed or compressed, creates a u-shaped channel which catches valuables such as jewelry, makeup, currency, papers, office supplies or other items which are left on top of furniture and which without such invention, may otherwise fall behind the furniture where it would be difficult or impossible to retrieve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventor: Howard A. Dobelle
  • Publication number: 20100133216
    Abstract: The current invention is a device to allow for storage of household goods and articles in an unfinished attic with additional insulation place above the top surface of the joists. The platform device of this application will not interfere with additional insulation and will allow additional storage space without the need for expensive building materials and/or support structure to preserve the integrity of the additional insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Janice Lanza-Brache, Rafael Brache, III
  • Publication number: 20100127029
    Abstract: A removable carrier of a two-wheeled vehicle includes a supporting member, and a lock; the supporting member has several hooked hanging parts on each of two lateral sides of its upper end, and two lateral stopping parts; each of the hooked hanging parts has a tubular holding part joined on its outward end; the supporting member has a propping component on an upper portion, which is under the hooked hanging parts, and which has front and rear hanging parts protruding therefrom; the lock includes a lock body, and an U-shaped locking rod; in use, a bag is hung on the hooked hanging parts at its carry handles, and propped against the lateral supporting parts, and the lock is joined on the supporting member with the U-shaped locking rod being passed through the tubular holding parts and fixedly joined to the lock body, thus protecting the bag against theft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Kuo-Jen Lee
  • Publication number: 20100065519
    Abstract: A tool device is disclosed to include a hollow upright pivot shaft, coupling rings rotatably mounted on the hollow upright pivot shaft at different elevations, and support arms respectively coupled to the coupling rings and turnable with the respective coupling rings about the hollow upright pivot shaft, each support arm having a plurality of open receiving chambers respectively vertically cut through the top and bottom walls thereof for holding hand tools, each open receiving chamber having a front opening, a top opening connected to the top open side of the front opening, and a bottom opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Chanwa Nguy, Pei-Ying Lin
  • Publication number: 20100059464
    Abstract: A motorcycle accessory rack is provided which includes spaced-apart first and second brackets having a plurality of support rods secured thereto and extending therebetween. The first and second brackets may be secured to a supporting surface such as a wall or the like. The rods may be moved in their respective slots or openings or moved to different slots or openings to accommodate accessories from different models of motorcycles. Optional helmet hangers and jacket hangers are also provided at the sides of the rack. A pair of upright supports are mounted on a pair of support rods and are adapted to have a motorcycle windshield clamped thereonto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Loren D. Van Wyk
  • Publication number: 20100044324
    Abstract: Disclosed Is an apparatus for supporting an object such as a speaker above a video display having substantially parallel front and rear planar surfaces. The apparatus comprises a top platform having at least one front lip adapted to engage the front planar surface of the video display and at least one adjustable rear gripping device suspended from the top platform adapted to selectively engage the rear planar surface of the video display. The at least one front lip and at least one rear gripping device cooperate to clamp the video display therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Tyler Joseph Gerace