Specially Mounted Patents (Class 211/86.01)
  • Publication number: 20090294387
    Abstract: A billiards cue holder includes a body that defines at least one receiving groove sized to receive a billiards cue. In some aspects, each receiving groove includes a portion positioned toward the body at a receiving angle, which may increase a contact area with a cue leaned into the receiving groove. In some aspects, the body includes a mounting face that includes a concave portion. The concave portion is elastically deformable relative to a mounting surface to provide a holding force between the holder and the mounting surface. In some aspects, the holder comprises an elastomer material have a Shore A durometer between about 15 and about 55. Additionally, a method for securing a billiards cue in the holder includes positioning the holder on a mounting surface, applying pressure to deform a concave portion of a mounting face, and leaning a cue into the receiving groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Wesley Joseph Spencer, Joseph William Quade
  • Publication number: 20090293391
    Abstract: Non-architectural posts and beams of the kind used as cubicle backbone structures are now used to support open racks as skeletons for hanging diverse user-selected panels. The open racks have upright standards joined by spaced-apart transverse rails. A pair of brackets join an open rack to a beam. Each bracket has a beam gripping face and a rack gripping face. The rack gripping face has clefts that engage spaced-apart rails and have mass relief for light weight. Panels are freely hung on the rails and may be selected from whiteboards, bulletin boards, shelving, book cases and window panels for user personalization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: ONE WORKPLACE
    Inventor: Terry DeVore
  • Publication number: 20090277854
    Abstract: An end support unit for supporting the ends of at least one front and one rear cross beam including: a front support post having a column of slots along its length for receiving at least one slot engaging member of the front cross beam; a rear support post having a column of slots along its length for receiving at least one slot engaging member of the rear cross beam; an upper brace fixedly extending from the upper end of the front support post to the upper end of the rear support post; a lower brace fixedly extending from the lower end of the front support post to the lower end of the rear support post; and a diagonal brace extending diagonally between the front support post and the rear support post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Brian Eustace, Dan David
  • Publication number: 20090236300
    Abstract: An accessory tray for a pressure washer. The accessory tray of some embodiments has an accessory supporting portion for supporting and/or storing accessories of the pressure washer. The accessory supporting portion has a concave surface, which allows the accessories to be supported substantially normal to the ground regardless of the relative angle between the accessory tray and the ground. Some embodiments also have a flexible cantilevered member positioned above a portion of the accessory tray to trap an accessory against the accessory tray. Some embodiments can have a hose hook that supports and stores a hose of the pressure washer. The hose hook has a concave shape to allow the hose to be supported substantially normal to the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Richard J. Gilpatrick, Daniel D. Monty, James L. Welch
  • Patent number: 7562951
    Abstract: A wall cabinet system includes a bracket and a plurality of fasteners for connecting first and second side panels and first and second shelves. The bracket includes a plurality of fastener receiving holes. A first fastener extends through an upper side panel and a first fastener receiving hole; a second fastener extends through the lower side panel and a second fastener receiving hole; a third fastener extends through the upper side panel, a third fastener receiving hole, and the upper shelf; and a fourth fastener extends through the lower side panel, a fourth fastener receiving hole, and the lower shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Windquest Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall E. Tallman, William J. Lown
  • Patent number: 7537258
    Abstract: A fastening system for a vehicle body passenger compartment includes at least one fastening element mounted with respect to the vehicle body to be exposed within the passenger compartment, and at least one connector configured to support a convenience device, such as a cup holder, reading light, power source, cellular telephone charger, etc. The at least one connector is releasably connectable to the at least one fastening element to enable a vehicle user to alter or change which of several convenience devices is mounted within the passenger compartment. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one fastening element is sufficiently configured such that the at least one connector is connectable at multiple locations within the vehicle interior to enable a vehicle user to alter or adjust the physical location of a convenience device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Sherry L. Quijano, Andrew J. Hanzel, Joseph W. Cobble, III
  • Publication number: 20090107936
    Abstract: Racks for use in point of purchase displays of goods and methods of using the same are disclosed. The racks may be suspended from a generally vertical surface or placed on a generally horizontal surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Steven Scriba, Jules Andrew Heinemann, III
  • Publication number: 20090101613
    Abstract: The present articulating overhead storage device includes a spine of a predetermined length with an upper and lower end regions. An article holder is releasably connected to the spine to securely and releaseably hold at least a portion of an article, such as athletic equipment, sporting goods, clothing, tools, and/or other articles for storage. The spine is articularly fixed at its upper end region to an anchor plate which in turn is secured to an overhead surface thereby allowing articulation of the spine between a generally horizontal and a generally vertical position. The lower end region of the spine is releasably fixed to a foundation plate which in turn is secured to an overhead surface. In a preferred embodiment, the spine is detachable from the anchor plate. In another embodiment, the lower end region of the spine is releasably attached to a base receiver fixed to and projecting up from a floor stand to allow the spine to remain in a generally vertical position when detached from the anchor plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Lance Botkin
  • Publication number: 20090079304
    Abstract: A combination of a floor surface, a metal structure, and a support system supports product. The metal structure is adapted to be supported by the floor surface defines a display surface and a door surface and further comprises a glass door arranged to allow product within the metal structure to be viewed through the door surface. The support system supports product for retail display from the metal structure. The support system comprises an accessory, a bottom portion, and a front portion. A magnetic portion is rigidly connected to the front portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Jerry Price, Paul S. Wells
  • Publication number: 20090065454
    Abstract: A product display includes at least one shelf and a plurality of product displays. The at least one shelf is configured to receive a stack of product packages thereon. The product displays are pivotally mounted, at spaced intervals, along the at least one shelf. In a first position, each product display supports a product generally in front of the stack of product packages on the at least one shelf, and in a second position, each product display is pivotally moved away from a front of the stack of product packages to enable direct access to the stack of product packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jonah M. SCHOLEN, Raul S. ROMEIRO, Blake NIELSEN, Aaron GUIDEN
  • Publication number: 20090001036
    Abstract: Retention devices and methods are disclosed that are mounted to the surface of a wall structure such as a wall surface or surfaces or a framing construction. The retention devices and methods may be used or performed in combination with one or more retaining elements, such as storage elements or fastener elements, such as traditional peg board hooks, pegs or hangers and even with other traditional fasteners such as screws, bolts, and nails. The invention comprises in some embodiments retention devices and methods, alone or in combination with or performed with the retaining elements, and retains materials, tools, and other implements. The invention in some embodiments may comprise a retention device having a plurality of perforations, and in some embodiments perforations configured the extent of a rail or panel. In some preferred embodiments, perforations are configured a minimum of two rows and equally spaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: Scott T. Thieman
  • Publication number: 20080314849
    Abstract: A merchandise display assembly having a vertical crossbar base assembly and a display container mounted thereon for displaying products above a conventional display rack, wherein the vertical crossbar member base assembly is for mounting onto the hangrail members of the display rack. The merchandise display assembly includes a display container having a plurality of displaying compartments for displaying product merchandise in the display compartments, and a vertical crossbar base assembly having a first vertical crossbar member and a second vertical crossbar member being disposed perpendicular to each other. The first and second vertical crossbar members include first and second rack-receiving notches formed in the first and second lower sections of the first and second vertical outer surfaces respectively, of each of the first and second vertical crossbar members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Boris J. Duchatellier
  • Publication number: 20080264884
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel device for organizing objects containing at least one aperture there through and an accompanying efficient method for storing the objects using the device. In one of its embodiments, this invention comprises an elongated strand comprising a first end and a second end, a support member integral with or attached to the first end, and a retention member integral with or attached to the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Randolph E. Felder
  • Publication number: 20080245754
    Abstract: A rack for supporting clothes and/or personal items is shown. A mounting rails 201 is fitted with garment supports 202. A plurality of extending members 203, 204 are also fitted with garment supports 205, 207.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Andrew Jackson
  • Publication number: 20080164231
    Abstract: A display system can accommodate a number of products. The system includes one or more modules. Each module may be mounted on a support wall and includes back and shelf portions. Advantageously, a number of modules are arranged in a number of rows, one row above another. A number of dividers are removably secured to at least one of the walls and may be moved in stepwise or continuous fashion to separate groups of the products within each row. Various of the modules may include hook bars secured to the back wall portions for hanging certain of the products and/or space thieves removably secured to the shelf portions for forwardly offsetting stacked or hung products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Arthur R. Martin, Christopher S. Anderson, Keith G. Arndt, Anthony C. Squitieri
  • Publication number: 20080149578
    Abstract: An organizer that is intended to hold multiple items that are used during outdoor cooking on a deck. The organizer includes a groove along the bottom surface adapted to fit snugly over the top of a deck rail, so that the organizer is self-supporting and easily accessible to a barbeque grill. The organizer also includes one or more hooks extending from the outer surface for hanging cooking utensils. Desirably it also includes a handle pivotally mounted thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Jonathan Scharf
  • Patent number: 7374052
    Abstract: A support system for supporting a product for retail display comprises an accessory, a rear portion, a front portion, and a magnetic portion. The accessory is adapted to support the product for retail display. The front portion supports the accessory and is rigidly connected to the rear portion. The magnetic portion is adapted rigidly connected to the rear portion. When the rear portion extends at least partly along a top surface of a metal structure, the front portion extends at least partly along a display surface thereof. The rear portion is supported by the top surface of the metal structure to transfer to the metal structure downward loads on the front portion. The magnetic portion is magnetically attracted to the top surface of the metal structure to inhibit movement of the front portion away from the display surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Mobile Merchandisers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Price, Paul S. Wells
  • Publication number: 20080087619
    Abstract: A space saving hat and purse storage device for providing an improved method and apparatus for storing hats. One example of the storage device comprises a door connecting member for being positioned adjacent to the top portion of a door and an elongated member extending downward vertically from the door connecting member adjacent the first side of the door. A plurality of pairs of generally U-shaped hooks, for hanging purses, extend from the elongated member, wherein each hook has a detachable, substantially soft rounded portion at its proximal end for hanging a hat. Secondary hooks extend from the elongated member for hanging scarves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Kim Laney
  • Patent number: 7288298
    Abstract: A human-shaped adornment includes a supporting holder, which comprising a base and a supporting component; and a spiraled frame having a same axis with the supporting component. The spiraled frame includes a plurality of rings, which outline along its axis direction is a curve which is constituted by three arcs smoothly connecting with each other in a predetermined sequence; wherein the center of the three arcs are on a same line and their diameters gradually increase from top to bottom; the spiraled frame connecting with the supporting component through a connector having a plurality of connecting strings connected therewith for keeping the space between every two rings of the spiraled frame; wherein the connecting strings sequentially connects with each ring of the spiraled frame from top to bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Inventor: Sheng-Wen Huang
  • Patent number: 7165684
    Abstract: A ceiling mount bicycle rack provides for easy loading through the use of downwardly transversely opening wheel hooks that may receive the tires of a bicycle when flipped about the bicycle's upper structure by a user through a gentle arc. After installation on the rack, the bicycle may be slid along longitudinal tracks for storage in a more compact configuration in a less accessible location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventor: William J. Ferron
  • Patent number: 7165687
    Abstract: One embodiment (100) of a storage organizer includes three panels (52), (94) and (102) which are structured for attachment by a hook and loop fastener (86) to exterior surfaces of a computer unit including a computer (84). Other panels (81), (105) and (380), and a top storage unit (106), are attached to exterior surfaces of respective ones of the panels (52), (94) and (102). The panels (81), (105) and (380), and the top storage unit (106), are structured to form various configurations of storage cells for storing accessories typically used in conjunction with the use of the computer (84). The panels (52), (81), (94), (102), (105) and (380) are composed of a panel material (54) which includes three layers (216), (218) and (220) of a non-metallic material which are bound together by an edge binder (226) sewn in place by a thread (228).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventors: Gene M. Stevens, Joyselyn Stevens
  • Patent number: 7131546
    Abstract: A support system for supporting a product for retail display comprises an accessory, a rear portion, a front portion, and a magnetic portion. The accessory is adapted to support the product for retail display. The front portion supports the accessory and is rigidly connected to the rear portion. The magnetic portion is adapted rigidly connected to the rear portion. When the rear portion extends at least partly along a top surface of a metal structure, the front portion extends at least partly along a display surface thereof. The rear portion is supported by the top surface of the metal structure to transfer to the metal structure downward loads on the front portion. The magnetic portion is magnetically attracted to the top surface of the metal structure to inhibit movement of the front portion away from the display surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Mobile Merchandisers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Price, Paul S. Wells
  • Patent number: 7118000
    Abstract: A merchandising display assembly including an elongated display member exhibiting a first face and a second face. A plurality of merchandising support hangers extends from the first and second faces. A substantially “U” shaped bracket secures to an end of the display member and such that the display member is pivotally adjustable relative to the bracket. The bracket mounts to a location of an existing support and in order to support the display member in an elevated and elongate extending fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Inventor: Thomas M. Shea
  • Patent number: 7040492
    Abstract: A merchandise display adapter system includes merchandise display adapter including a vertical display panel, a support leg extending transversely from the bottom of the display panel and attachable to a merchandise display fixture compartment, and a package support means attachable to the display panel for displaying a merchandise package. The merchandise display adapter has a dimension for displaying a merchandise package of a size different than the dimension of compartments in an existing display fixture. When the display panel is placed into a display fixture compartment and the support leg is attached to the compartment, the merchandise display fixture is adapted to display the merchandise package having a size different than the fixed-dimension compartments. Such a merchandise display adapter and adapter system are particularly useful for adapting a merchandise display fixture having compartments arranged in a terraced configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Sara Lee Corporation
    Inventor: Paula Lemons
  • Patent number: 7014052
    Abstract: A small flat wall mountable panel having a flat visual display surface has two spaced apart upwardly arched hooks mounted on backstop spacers and aligned horizontally to receive a skateboard wheel mount or a scooter handle bar therein. An outwardly arched spacer arm below the hooks contacts the board or scooter to maintain the skateboard or scooter away from the wall. A rail with a sliding track can receive and mount a number of the hanger/spacer devices horizontally aligned on a wall. End caps and interconnectors between rails have flat surfaces for visual displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Inventors: Ross D. Dettorre, David K. Nygren, Richard D. Lutz
  • Patent number: 6988628
    Abstract: A closet storage system including a storage component and an adjustable and lockable engagement member. The engagement member engages the storage component to secure the storage component in position within a closet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Company
    Inventors: Douglas P. Krieger, Douglas B. Gerig
  • Patent number: 6932226
    Abstract: An attachment device for attachment to a shelf rail having a slot and an upper cavity. The attachment device includes an upper shelf rail insert for insertion into the slot, and a lower shelf rail insert for insertion into the slot beneath the upper shelf rail insert. The upper shelf rail insert has an upper lip for insertion into the upper cavity of the shelf rail. The present invention also provides a shelf display system having a shelf rail and a shelf rail clip. The shelf rail may have a female dovetail or semi-dovetail configuration. The shelf rail clip includes upper and lower shelf rail inserts that may have a male dovetail or semi-dovetail configuration for coupling the shelf rail clip to the shelf rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Neal Hardy
  • Patent number: 6918496
    Abstract: A shelf constructed from lightweight sheet metal, which can be used in conjunction with a “French” type box easel, and carried and stored within the box of the easel. The shelf itself maintains a shelf supporting arm in an upright plane so that a holding end of the arm is able to support a vertical load from one and only one arm supporting hook thereon. The shelf assembly comprises: a horizontal shelf member having a vertically extending portion(s) having two vertically extending openings therein; two support arms each having a rear end portion having one, and only one rear hook extending from a top portion thereof, a longitudinal horizontal top side portion to carry the shelf member, and a vertically extending projection adapted to be closely received within the openings in the shelf member. When the arms are received in the shelf member the arms are maintained in an upright position and the shelf assembly is thereby stable under load when hung on and over the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: George A. Henson, III
  • Patent number: 6892894
    Abstract: A cap rack is designed for storing and/or displaying baseball style caps in either a horizontal or vertical orientation on a vertical surface or a horizontal surface. The cap rack is designed to have a channel which extends through the length of the base, a channel retainer for attachment of a cap support unit to the base, a cap support unit comprising a hemispherically-shaped cap support section continuous with a rod section, and optionally, a pedestal unit for mounting the cap rack base in either a vertical or horizontal orientation on a horizontal surface. A plurality of cap racks can be interconnected in a vertical and/or horizontal orientation using a 4-way connector, a 90 degree connector, or a 2-way connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Scott M. Aiken
  • Patent number: 6866157
    Abstract: An accessory shelf unit for use with a towel rail in which the unit includes (a) at least two shelves and (b) at least two locking bars which engage the towel rail and secure the unit against a wall to which the towel rail is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Philip J. Shone
  • Patent number: 6857528
    Abstract: A storage rack which hangs on the upper edge of a base cabinet door. A pair of hanger brackets fit closely on the door edge and are constructed to accommodate the plain edge of a flush mounted door or the stepped edge of a recessed cabinet door. Hooks on the inside parts of the brackets receive mounting fixtures used to attach storage devices such as baskets, trays, shelves, paper towel holders, food wrap dispensers, towel hooks or towel bars. Tabs on the outside parts of the hanger brackets allow a towel bar or other device to be mounted on the outside surface of the base cabinet door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Lynk, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Klein, John W. Scott, Chris Serslev
  • Patent number: 6837383
    Abstract: A vehicle lift rack is provided as a mounted tool organizer for use with a conventional vehicle lift rack of a type having rack arms. A pair of support hooks, for grasping the rack arm in a manner that allows a containment volume to be supported through gravity impingement, without the necessity for permanent fasteners. The main containment volume is formed in a boxlike fashion and includes a hinged, lockable lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Inventor: Wayne McElhaney, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6811044
    Abstract: A shelf liner comprising a base for engaging a surface of a shelf, a panel secured to the base with the panel having at least two display areas for displaying information, in one embodiment a plurality of lips located on the panel slidably secures a first information strip to the first display area and slidably secures a second information strip to the second display area and in a further embodiment, a set of sidewall dividers having an elongated portion member are secured to the opposite sides of the base for forming a compartment therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Inventor: Brian Walker
  • Patent number: 6736278
    Abstract: A rack comprises an article-holding piece and a support structure for supporting the article-holding piece on a wall surface. The support structure comprises a suction cup by which the support structure is fastened at the inner end onto the wall surface. The support structure further comprises a support rod, a rotary ring, and a fastening block. The support rod is provided with an axial through hole in which a threaded rod of the suction cup is received. The rotary ring is rotatably engaged with the outer end of the support rod to facilitate the locating of the article-holding piece on the support rod. The fastening block is rotatably engaged with the threaded rod of the suction cup for adjusting the suction force of the suction cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventor: Tien-Tsai Chang
  • Publication number: 20040055980
    Abstract: A closet storage system including a storage component and an adjustable and lockable engagement member. The engagement member engages the storage component to secure the storage component in position within a closet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas P. Krieger, Douglas B. Gerig
  • Patent number: 6705475
    Abstract: A coin cup holder and method of holding coin cups is disclosed. In one embodiment, the coin cup holder comprises an elongate body with a first portion having a first end and an opposing second end and which defines a passage there through and a second portion in the form of a narrow, elongate flange which extends outwardly of the first portion. Extendable rails have one end located in the passage and extend outwardly of each end of the body. Cup accepting posts extend outwardly from the rails in a direction generally opposite the flange. Screws passing through slots in the body and into openings in the rails are used to selectively fix the position of the rails relative to the body between an extended and retracted position. In use, the coin cup holder is mounted by positioning the flange of the coin cup holder between two opposing surfaces, such as opposing sides of two adjacent gaming machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventor: Ken Geiger
  • Patent number: 6698479
    Abstract: A log catcher for catching and holding logs which fall from a log splitter which is supported upon an I-beam. The log catcher comprises five parallel cylindrical rods each having two ends, a horizontal first cross-beam attached to the rods at one end, and a horizontal second cross-beam attached to the rods at the other end. The log catcher further comprises an angular cross-beam having evenly spaced holes through which the rods extend at a point which is substantially closer to the second cross-beam than to the first cross-beam. All five rods are evenly spaced throughout. Each rod has a right angle bend, thereby forming a curved portion, wherein the falling logs may be effectively contained. In use, the log catcher is positioned below the I-beam, and the second cross-beam and the angular cross-beam effectively bracket the lower surface of the I-beam, thereby imparting additional stability to the log catcher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventor: Warner Kelso
  • Publication number: 20040035809
    Abstract: A tower display which can be mounted to a coffin freezer for displaying product information at a height that facilitates shopper observation and viewing. The tower display includes a base support and a holder, joined by one or more elongated connector elements which maintain the holder in spaced relationship to the base support. The mounting of the base support is adjustable, and the holder secures cards or other elements used to present information pertaining to the items in the freezer unit. The tower display can also include a rack having sets of rods for hanging products and displaying information about such products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Yung Hsien Su
  • Patent number: 6688479
    Abstract: A U-shaped curtain rod mainly includes an adjustable rod formed from two telescoping hollow tubes; two knuckle joints connected to two outer ends of the adjustable rod, each of which being formed from two laterally symmetrical sets of a connecting arm and an adjusting block; and two mounting plates to which the knuckle joints are pivotally turnably connected. The two adjusting blocks of each knuckle joint are closely attached to each other by a screwing member extending through centered holes thereof, and are provided at contact surfaces with a plurality of radially extended adjusting teeth. By slightly loosening the screwing members, the two adjusting blocks of each knuckle joint could be turned relative to each other, allowing the two connecting arms to pivotally turn to positions closer to or away from a window to which the curtain rod is fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Shai-Wei Nei
  • Patent number: 6681941
    Abstract: A multi-purpose storing and organizing assembly for effectively storing items. The multi-purpose storing and organizing assembly includes a main member and a pair of side members. The main member has an open main front face, a pair of main side walls, a top end and a bottom end. A plurality shelves extend out from an inside surface of the main side walls. The shelves are spaced a predetermined distance away from each other. A pair of item holding members for hanging items on is coupled to an inside surface of the top end of the main member. Each side member has an open front side face. In addition, each side member has a connecting side. The connecting side of each side member is selectably attachable to an outside surface of an associated side wall of the main member. Moreover, each side member includes a top compartment for storing items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Inventor: Kevin D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6675978
    Abstract: A product display assembly for use with an upwardly extending support surface, such as a wing rack assembly having a surface defined by a plurality of spaced apart grid portions. A planar shaped and elongate extending back panel includes a plurality of apertures formed therethrough at spaced apart intervals, the apertures receiving inserting and engaging ends of product display hangers. First and second side panels are provided, each likewise planar shaped and elongate extending, and each further exhibiting an arcuate shape in cross section. Clasp portions are defined along the arcuate extending edges of the side panels and receivingly engage opposite extending side edges of the back panel insertingly received between inwardly facing surfaces of the clasp portions. Spaced apart and opposing channel defining portions extend from outwardly facing surfaces of the side panels for supporting and displaying advertisement placards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas M. Shea
  • Publication number: 20040004049
    Abstract: A coin cup holder and method of holding coin cups is disclosed. In one embodiment, the coin cup holder comprises an elongate body with a first portion having a first end and an opposing second end and which defines a passage there through and a second portion in the form of a narrow, elongate flange which extends outwardly of the first portion. Extendable rails have one end located in the passage and extend outwardly of each end of the body. Cup accepting posts extend outwardly from the rails in a direction generally opposite the flange. Screws passing through slots in the body and into openings in the rails are used to selectively fix the position of the rails relative to the body between an extended and retracted position. In use, the coin cup holder is mounted by positioning the flange of the coin cup holder between two opposing surfaces, such as opposing sides of two adjacent gaming machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Ken Geiger
  • Publication number: 20040001785
    Abstract: A support base for a front-loading sterilizer includes a retractable shelf for staging items to be loaded into the sterilizer, and for drying and cooling items that are removed from the sterilizer. The retractable shelf includes a holding element characterized by periodically-spaced lateral troughs and crests. Items to be dried may be positioned on the crests so that ambient air may flow below the items for drying and condensate may drain into the troughs. The drying element may be fixed to or removable from the holding element. The support base may optionally and integrally include chassis members of the sterilizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventor: Jerry Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20040001784
    Abstract: A support base for a front-loading sterilizer includes a retractable shelf for staging items to be loaded into the sterilizer, and for drying and cooling items that are removed from the sterilizer. The retractable shelf includes a holding element characterized by periodically-spaced lateral troughs and crests. Items to be dried may be positioned on the crests so that ambient air may flow below the items for drying and condensate may drain into the troughs. The drying element may be fixed to or removable from the holding element. The support base may optionally and integrally include chassis members of the sterilizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Jerry Sullivan, Eric Heiberg, Chui Ho Pak, Gary Port
  • Patent number: 6666342
    Abstract: The present invention is to a lockable railing trough. The railing trough may have end panels, forming a bin. The locking mechanism comprises a mechanically separate item from the trough. The trough or bin may be hung on a railing, perhaps on a man lifter, by a hook portion of the trough or bin and locked there with the locking mechanism, which engages the trough or bin and not the railing. The trough or bin may hang on the inside of the railing or on the outside of the railing. Matched pairs of troughs and/or bins may be arranged in saddle-bag fashion, with their hook portions overlapping over the railing. A plurality of bins and troughs may be used on a plurality of railings on a single man lifter. The bins and troughs may be adapted to particular work environments such as painting, electrical work, or plumbing. The troughs and bins may comprise compartments, trays, tool tethers, and other adaptations to particular work requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: H/T Fabricators, LLC
    Inventor: Robert D. House
  • Publication number: 20030164346
    Abstract: A product display assembly for use with an upwardly extending support surface, such as a wing rack assembly having a surface defined by a plurality of spaced apart grid portions. A planar shaped and elongate extending back panel includes a plurality of apertures formed therethrough at spaced apart intervals, the apertures receiving inserting and engaging ends of product display hangers. First and second side panels are provided, each likewise planar shaped and elongate extending, and each further exhibiting an arcuate shape in cross section. Clasp portions are defined along the arcuate extending edges of the side panels and receivingly engage opposite extending side edges of the back panel insertingly received between inwardly facing surfaces of the clasp portions. Spaced apart and opposing channel defining portions extend from outwardly facing surfaces of the side panels for supporting and displaying advertisement placards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas M. Shea
  • Patent number: 6607085
    Abstract: The closet hiding place includes a plurality of telescopic channels that can be adjusted relative to each other to extend the length of a wall above a closet door. The channels are either generally rectangular or semicircular with an open top and simulate a duct when installed in a closet. The channels are mounted to the wall by the extension of fasteners through slots along the upper edge of the back wall of each channel. The front and bottom walls are longer than the back wall to enable the channel to sit flush against the wall. The open top enables a user to place items in the channels to obscure the items from the view of unauthorized persons such as thieves or small children.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Thomas Pavlic
  • Patent number: 6578718
    Abstract: A paint chip display system including a plurality of containers each having a partially open front face. Each of the containers includes: a rear-wall portion having a front surface and a back surface, the rear wall portion being substantially oppositely disposed from the open front face; a first side-wall portion disposed between the rear wall portion and the open front face; a second side-wall portion disposed between the rear wall portion and the open front face, the rear wall portion and first and second side wall portions define a cavity, and, a front wall portion secured to at least one of the first and second side-wall portion and partially obscuring the open front face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: Raymond H. Levy
  • Patent number: 6561364
    Abstract: A portable shelf for mounting on an existing, conventional, wall affixed towel bar using only friction and gravitationally induced forces. The shelf is capable of holding sundry articles customarily found in a bathroom while also providing a bar that may be used to hold towels. The shelf is preferably formed from two brackets pierced by multiple rods preferably of uniform cross-section. More than two brackets may be used resulting in a shelf that has enhanced stiffness. The brackets have a side appearance resembling the capital Greek letter gamma with a vertical back that conforms to the wall, a top that is pierced by multiple rods lying in a horizontal plane, a bottom pierced by at least one rod that is spaced from the wall, and a front that extends downward from a point in front of the towel bar to a point that is behind the towel bar and closer to the wall. The shelf's width may be adjusted by sliding the brackets on the rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: Edwin B. Brunsden
  • Patent number: 6557711
    Abstract: A shelf attachment display unit includes a tray, a hanger bracket and a placard each made from a blank of corrugated cardboard. The tray blank is folded to form front, back, bottom and end walls and the back wall has a pair of vertical slots therein. The hanger bracket is folded to form a brace extending laterally behind the back wall and having arms at its ends. The arms define channels opening in the direction of the brace and tabs extending away from the brace having upwardly opening notches for engagement with the slots in the back wall of the tray. The channels are sized to receive an edge of a shelf member and the brace is positioned to contact an underside of the shelf member when the shelf member is in the channels so as to cantilever the shelf display unit to the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Bevan E. Grueneberg