Wall Or Window Patents (Class 211/87.01)
  • Patent number: 6766913
    Abstract: A supporting device is provided for supporting a saddle on a truck having a truck box with a plurality of stake pockets formed along respective sides of the box. The supporting device comprises a post arranged to be slidably mounted within one of the stake pockets of the truck and a support frame extending laterally outwardly from one side of the post which is suitably arranged to support the saddle thereon. The slidable mounting of the saddle supporting device within one of the stake pockets provides a support for supporting a saddle thereon regardless of where the saddle is being used. The device is thus portable with the truck to provide a suitable supporting surface for a saddle even when away from the stable or related area where the horses upon which the saddle is to be used are normally kept. A suitable bracket may also be provided for supporting the post on a wall or other related supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventors: Irwin Steen, David Steen
  • Publication number: 20040140281
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for hanging towels. The inventive device comprises a knob (2) and below said knob a spreading element (3) with a smooth surface for spreading the towel placed on the knob (2). Said knob is preferably provided with a non-slip surface facing the towel to be placed thereon or it is configured as a hook or hook-like element. The surfaces of the knob (2) and the spreading element are arranged one on top of the other in a substantially concentrical manner. The hanging device can be provided with a support arm (4) for wall mounting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: Harald Kutzke
  • Patent number: 6763956
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wine rack, large versions of which are adapted to be installed against a wall of a room or as a free standing wall separated from the walls of a room, which is a monolithic flat rigid sheet to which has uniformly mounted in rows through holes therein a like number of wine bottle support rods which project perpendicularly and parallel to each other from one or both faces of the sheet so that two wine bottles of varying sidewall diameter can be stored on three of the rods without their side-walls touching and whose essential elements can be fabricated offsite by forming uniform rows of holes in a monolithic sheet of stainless steel; fitting in the holes machine bolts whose threaded shank ends project beyond a face of the steel sheet; bonding the heads of the bolts to the opposite face of the steel sheet so that their threaded ends project axially perpendicularly, rigidly and parallel to each other; and forming a female threaded cavity in one end of a plurality of wine bottle support rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel Woods
  • Publication number: 20040124159
    Abstract: A rack for holding a bicycle by either its front or back wheel in an upright position on a floor. The rack includes a bracket which is adapted to be fitted on an elongate support frame. A rotatable lower brace extends outwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms which terminate in a downwardly extending lip. An upper brace extends generally upwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms. A bicycle is held on the rack by rolling the bicycle wheel directly into the lip of the lower brace and into and between the arms of the upper and lower braces respectively. A plurality of racks can be slidingly fitted onto a single support frame for holding a plurality of bicycles in spaced-apart relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Colony Incorporated
    Inventor: Kent G. West
  • Publication number: 20040112850
    Abstract: A holder for plastic and paper bags for receiving and retaining various types and sizes of bags for convenient storage for later re-use of the bags. The holder includes a container for plastic bags, the container including a top opening to receive collapsed or wadded plastic bags to be stored, and a bottom opening accessible to a user to allow withdrawal of a stored plastic bag for re-use. Al least one hook is provided on the holder for hanging plastic or paper bags having openings that define handles, so that the handles can be hung on the hooks. A spring clip can be provided on the outer surface of the container for receiving and holding folded paper bags for later re-use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Mary E. Jordan
  • Patent number: 6749591
    Abstract: A pinch clip occluder system for infusion sets includes a housing and a clamp movably disposed within the housing to selectively occlude an infusion set. The pinch clip nests in an adapter placed on an enteral feeding pump such that when the pinch clip occluder is properly position, flow is allowed through the infusion set, but when the pinch clip occluder is not properly positioned in the adapter, flow through the infusion set is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Zevex, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. McNally, Al Halbert
  • Publication number: 20040099618
    Abstract: A fixture and method of use for supporting merchandise on a vertical surface. The fixture includes a bracket and an elongated display member having a pair of ends. The bracket includes a section for snap connection to either end of the display member and a connector that is configured to engage one of various types of support structures mounted on the vertical surface. Those support structures are a conventional slotted upright, a wire rack, a slat wall and a peg board. The display member include merchandise holders, e.g., prong hangers, for holding the merchandise thereon, e.g., suspending the merchandise therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Reborn Products Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Ford, Allan L. Ford
  • Publication number: 20040099625
    Abstract: A sliding closet organizer for mounting on an interior vertical surface of a closet wall includes a substantially two-dimensional vertical storage rack and a sliding means adapted for attachment to the interior vertical closet wall surface, wherein the sliding means guides the vertical storage rack into a first stored position and a second deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Anthony Marchetta, Radu Ghiorghie, David M. Stitchick
  • Patent number: 6729485
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting device support member, comprising: (a) at least one rigid mounting body comprising a first lateral end and a second lateral end; (b) a first retention device attached to the first lateral end of the rigid mounting body and an opposing second retention device attached to the second lateral end of the rigid mounting body, the retention device comprising: (i) a cargo control track insert, the insert having upper and lower notches which define at least one adjacent resilient finger which extends beyond the opposing edges of a receiving member receptacle, (ii) a positive engagement latch, movably mounted on the retention device, the positive engagement latch being movable between a notch blocking position and a release position, and (iii) a positive engagement latch operating means, mounted on the retention device, capable of selectively enabling moving said positive engagement latch between the notch blocking position and the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Glenn Alan Ehrgott
  • Patent number: 6726034
    Abstract: A modular furniture system having at least one rail that has a grooved surface, at least one clip adapted to cooperatively engage the grooved surface of the rail(s), a fastener for securing the clip(s) to the rail(s), and at least one fixture mounted over the clip(s) and onto the rail(s). The clip(s) have a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end having two arms facing each other separated by a channel. The arms are capable of being biased toward each other as the clip is inserted into the grooved surface and maintains the clip in the grooved surface after the clip is inserted. The fastener is dimensioned to pass into the channel to secure the clip(s) to the rail(s). Several fixtures can be used with the furniture system to provide a number of different configurations, including surface mounted furniture systems, mobile furniture systems, and furniture systems that are either integral parts of other pieces of furniture or stand alone systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Teknion, LLC
    Inventors: Richard M. Holbrook, Filiberto Betancourt, Jeffrey Bentzler, Darren Mark
  • Publication number: 20040074857
    Abstract: A face plate system including at least one sliding face plate panel, and at least one shelf or other stable surface. A modular face plate, with specially fitted tabs on its top and bottom, slides upright into matching grooves cut into a shelf or shelves. The grooves may be cut either into the top or bottom of the shelf, or the face of the shelf. No glue or permanent joinery is needed to secure the face plate, making it easy to remove, and allowing a set of face plates to be interchangeable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Grad Kalin, Melissa Yaeko Slaker
  • Publication number: 20040060881
    Abstract: A storage and dispensing rack for storing and distributing multiple rolls of material, the rack including a perforated board, the perforated board having a flat surface including at least a first hole and a second hole; at least one elongated flexible member having a length, a first end and a second end; and at least one fastener connected to each end of each elongated flexible member; wherein each elongated flexible member is adapted to pass through a roll and is attach to the perforated board by inserting the first fastener to the first hole and the second fastener to the second hole of the perforated board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Brian Bell
  • Publication number: 20040060879
    Abstract: A watch display stand is formed by tiered platforms or shelves which connect to a watch holder. The display stand has a number of pairs of openings located in each shelf. The opening pairs are spaced apart from one another to provide a desired display configuration. The watch holder is formed by a C-shaped support element and an engagement device. The engagement device connects the C-shaped support element to the display stand by the use of a pair of feet that removably engage the openings in the shelves. The display stand permits easy viewing of the watches, and the watch holder can be easily removed and replaced by the sales attendant. The display stand also has a card holder mounted at the front of each shelf, and a mirror located behind the watch holders. A wall attachment allows the display stand to be secured to a wall bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Randall P. Cohen
  • Publication number: 20040060882
    Abstract: A storage rack which mounts to walls to hold bedpans and a method for cleaning, sanitizing, and storing hospital devices used to temporarily contain bodily fluids and other bodily products. The storage rack includes a support for receiving and holding one or more bedpans, a urinal, graduated bottles, and a cleaning device in the form of a manual scrubbing device or a spray bottle. The storage rack removably mounts to a shield plate made of plexiglass, stainless steel, or similar sheet material which is mounted to the wall to protect it from splatters. The support and the shield are of a rectangular configuration fabricated from cut and bent metal rods. The support has respective upper and lower racks each of which includes a front wall, a pair of side walls, and a rear wall which define respective interior device receiving spaces. The upper and lower racks are interconnected by a plurality of connecting members also comprising metal rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Barbara J. Messel
  • Patent number: 6712228
    Abstract: Mountable hanger apparatus and a kit of parts therefore for affixing preferably to door hinges. The hanger apparatus comprises an elongated member having top, intermediate, and bottom segments, all of which are longitudinally interconnectable along the axis of the elongated member. Each intermediate segment has end portions each directly interconnectable both rotatably and longitudinally with an end portion of a remaining segment. Preferably, each segment includes a tubular member having a passageway extending therethrough. All but the bottom end segment has one end portion swaged to a reduced diameter for insertion into an unswaged end portion of another tubular member. Resultantly, each intermediate segment can swivel or rotate independent of the top and bottom end segments. Support arms are fixedly attachable to each of the segments of the elongated member, and mounting brackets are fixedly attachable to the top and bottom end segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Inventor: Richard B. Lowe
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20040050810
    Abstract: A system and method for providing vanity self hanging shelves and toothpaste squeezer for enabling a user easy, efficient and productive way of toothpaste usage, using the same hand for holding the toothbrush and squeezing toothpaste by applying light thumb pressure. The pressure is applied on the toothpaste tube through curved strip which is joint to the shelve by vertically slidable clip, the tube itself is located between the curved strip and the shelve. The system also provides decorative shelving space and placeholders for bathroom and dental accessories. The system also provides enhanced expandability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Moti Shai
  • Patent number: 6702128
    Abstract: A storage system including a shelf and bracket item holder where the item holder is supported upon a planar panel. The shelf has two end edges and two shelf-brackets which include a substantially circumferential flange, a receptacle portion for receiving one of the end edges of the shelf, and an upper panel catch and a lower panel catch projecting outwardly from a same side of the circumferential flange in aligned spaced relation to one another. A cantilevered lock-release latch is positioned adjacent to the lower panel-catch so as to project from an end of the circumferential flange toward the lower panel-catch. When each of the upper and lower panel-catches are inserted through and occupy a corresponding one of the perforations in the panel such that each of the lock-release tabs of the lock-release latches engages the outer surface of the perforated panel thereby deflecting the lock-release latches away from the perforated panel, the shelf and brackets are moved relative to the perforated panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Eye Designs LLC
    Inventors: Alan Winig, Richard Winig, James Eldon
  • Patent number: 6695155
    Abstract: The shelf 16 is placed in the storage or shipping position shown in FIG. 2 with the projections 58 disposed in the grooves behind the flanges 34 and engaging the bottoms 60 of the embossments. To prevent the shelf 16 from swinging outwardly, the tabs 64 overlap and are retained behind the fingers 68. A wrapper 18 may be placed around the components 12 and 16 for shipping and display in a retail store. The user would remove the shelf 16 from the stored position and slide the tongues 38 into the grooves (as shown in FIG. 4) until the covers 36 engage the tops 30 for supporting the shelf 16 in the cantilevered position (as shown in FIG. 5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: HMS Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Janet M. Sofy, Robert T. Solomon
  • Publication number: 20040020885
    Abstract: A storage system that is variously adjustably configured so as to provide for a variety of configurations and adaptations to be made based upon the necessities and desires of the user. The basic units of the device include at least two generally triangular shaped braces, a plurality of square shaped tubular rails, and a variety of attachment devices that allow for a variously adjustable tiered storage system with slideable suspension hooks that allow the device to be variously configured and modified without the use of tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Jared J. Newman
  • 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: 6675980
    Abstract: The present invention provides a storage device comprising: (a) at least one rigid mounting body comprising: (i) a shaped end of the mounting body portion, capable of supporting a load, (ii) a retention device attachment end of the shaped mounting body portion, (b) a retention device removably attached, to the attachment end of the shaped mounting body portion, the retention device comprising: (i) a cargo control track insert, the insert having upper and lower notches which define at least one adjacent resilient finger which extends beyond the opposing edges of a receiving member receptacle, (ii) a positive engagement latch, movably mounted on the retention device, the positive engagement latch being movable between a notch blocking position and a release position, and (iii) a positive engagement latch operating means, mounted on the retention device, capable of selectively enabling moving said positive engagement latch between the notch blocking position and the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Glenn Alan Ehrgott
  • Patent number: 6669033
    Abstract: A suction-type rack includes a suction cup, a cover, a tightening knob, and an article-holding frame. The article-holding frame is provided with a fastening portion which is fastened to a threaded rod of the suction cup by the tightening knob. The threaded rod of the suction cup is engaged with the tightening knob via a through hole of the cover. The fastening portion of the article-holding frame is located between the cover and the tightening knob such that a locating projection of the fastening portion is securely retained in a locating slot of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Inventor: Bing-Tson Lian
  • Patent number: 6666341
    Abstract: A rack includes a flexible planar backboard to which pairs of flexible resilient loops are fixed in rows. The lower ends in each pair are spaced apart by a distance which is less than the transverse dimension of the article to be supported, while the upper ends are spaced apart at a distance which is greater than the transverse dimension. The backboard is preferably formed of sheet plastic less than 1.0 mm thick so that it can be rolled up. The loops may be formed of plastic tubing having end faces received against the backboard and retained by unformed rivets received through holes in the backboard. The loops can be formed integrally with the backboard by stamping out straps which remain attached at a proximal ends, and fixing the distal ends into apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Joey Manic, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph G. Boron
  • Publication number: 20030222035
    Abstract: A yard tool storage device having a hollow body with a front surface, back surface, two opposing side surfaces, a top edge and a bottom edge. Defined in the back surface are at least two holes. The holes are used to connect the body to a support surface. Generally long handled tools would then be stored inside the body of the invention with the handles of the tools resting on the ground surface below the hollow body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Malcolm Prochaska
  • Publication number: 20030217982
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display assembly comprised of a display panel having an elongated substantially horizontal extending slot, where the display panel has a front side and a rear side. A hanger display assembly is provided having a base portion, where the base portion has a first and second side and an engagement portion connected to the first side of the base portion, where the engagement portion includes first and second diverging arms protruding substantially perpendicular to the first side of the base portion. A hanger element is provided which extends outwardly from the second side of the base portion, where the hanger element is substantially perpendicular to the base potion. The arms are receivable through the slot when they are substantially aligned therewith, but not when they are disposed in a substantially transverse relation to the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventor: Ming-Te-Lai
  • Patent number: 6651829
    Abstract: A yard tool storage device having a hollow body with a front surface, back surface, two opposing side surfaces, a top edge and a bottom edge. Defined in the back surface are at least two holes. The holes are used to connect the body to a support surface. Generally long handled tools would then be stored inside the body of the invention with the handles of the tools resting on the ground surface below the hollow body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Malcolm Prochaska
  • Patent number: 6644483
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display assembly comprised of a display panel having an elongated substantially horizontal extending slot, where the display panel has a front side and a rear side. A hanger display assembly is provided having a base portion, where the base portion has a first and second side and an engagement portion connected to the first side of the base portion, where the engagement portion includes first and second diverging arms protruding substantially perpendicular to the first side of the base portion. A hanger element is provided which extends outwardly from the second side of the base portion, where the hanger element is substantially perpendicular to the base potion. The arms are receivable through the slot when they are substantially aligned therewith, but not when they are disposed in a substantially transverse relation to the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: EK Success, Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Te -Lai
  • Publication number: 20030192843
    Abstract: An item holder is provided for use with a perforated panel having a shank with a support arm extending outwardly from a first end and a catch located at a second end. The catch comprises a curved cantilevered strap projecting from the second end and having a stop tab located at a strap end positioned above, but spaced away from the second end. In another embodiment, a system for supporting an item on a vertically oriented structure is provided including a substantially planar board having a plurality of spaced perforations, where each perforation is defined by at least an internal top edge and an internal bottom edge of the board. An item holder is with a slot defined through the underside of the cantilevered strap between a top portion of the shank and the second end of the cantilevered strap so that when the item holder is located within one of the plurality of perforations, the slot engages the internal bottom edge of the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Alan Winig, Richard Winig, James Eldon
  • Publication number: 20030192842
    Abstract: A merchandising display comprises an array of vertical wires and an array of horizontal wires, and sheet metal panels which snap onto wires of one of the arrays to provide a slotted display backing. Shelf brackets extend through the slots and are supported by the horizontal wires. In one embodiment the slots are horizontal, and in another embodiment, the slots are vertical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: J. Marshall Suttles
  • Publication number: 20030189019
    Abstract: A display panel includes a plurality of horizontal grooves that each have a throat open to the panel face and extend to an inner cavity for receiving an s-shaped hanger end portion of a bracket adapted to support articles. The groove has a compact cross-sectional shape including reduced opening and inner cavity widths and increased panel wall and throat wall thicknesses at the opening. The throat wall may be inclined to transfer compressive load forces from the panel wall engaged by the upper extremity of the hanger end portion. The inner cavity may have a bulbous shape and be provided with a reinforcing liner. Compact hanger end portions include central portions of increased length, and optionally inclined, to be fully supported along the throat wall. The compact hanger end portions may be provided by reshaping standardized bracket hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: R. S. Campbell, Randy Breyer
  • Publication number: 20030183592
    Abstract: An attachment device and method of providing the same includes opposing flaps or tabs for securing around different portions of shelving, particularly ventilated shelving. The flaps or tabs are generally flexible and sets of the flaps or tabs are generally provided in perpendicular relation to each other. Each flap or tab includes a securing member for securing to each other around a portion of shelving. The attachment device is removably fastenable to shelving and associated components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: Jennifer L. Cardinell
  • Patent number: 6622875
    Abstract: A shade display assembly wherein a rack is mounted to a preexisting display, such as pegboard, in a retail store or the like. The rack has a post on which a shade can be displayed so that it is viewable from all angles. The post extends through the center ring of the hoop of the shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Trade Source International
    Inventor: Neall W. Humphrey
  • 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: 6607169
    Abstract: This invention discloses a cable organizer for attachment to an edge of a table and organizing cables for connecting to equipment on a table top. The cable organizer has a base with a cable guide extending at a substantially ninety degree angle for receiving the cables and teeth extending a substantially forty five degree angle. Further provided is a cable retainer releasably mounted to the teeth such that the cable retainer and the teeth form cable-receiving passages for guiding the cables from the cable guide and for arranging the cables for connection to the equipment on the table top. Also provided is a clamp means fixedly attached to the base for attachment to the edge of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: Jack Gershfeld
  • Publication number: 20030132179
    Abstract: Means for supporting tools with two or more tool hangers each having an upright member for attachment to a vertical supporting surface, an upper horizontal member for attachment to a horizontal supporting surface, and a lower horizontal member. The upper horizontal member and lower horizontal member are attached on one end to the upright member. The lower horizontal member is the same width and located directly below and in line with the upper horizontal member and are spaced apart in order create two pairs of supporting sides located on the outer sides of the tool hanger and perpendicular to the upper horizontal member in order to hold a tool in the vertical position. A preferred embodiment further comprises a gauge for interlocking and setting said tool hangers at various specified distances apart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: David Michael Duquette
  • Patent number: 6591995
    Abstract: A wall mounting system for commercial and residential uses is disclosed. The mounting system includes brackets which are each adapted to be securely and removably mounted in a substantially vertical mounting slots of a mounting body, such as, for example, a panel. At least a portion of the bracket is adapted for releasable engagement with one of the mounting slots. The bracket may be used to support a variety of articles thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: DeKalb Tool & Die, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard J. Grove
  • Patent number: 6581788
    Abstract: A shelf and bracket item holder where the item holder is supported upon a planar panel. The shelf has two end edges and two shelf-brackets which include a substantially circumferential flange, a receptacle portion for receiving one of the end edges of the shelf, and an upper panel catch and a lower panel catch projecting outwardly from a same side of the circumferential flange in aligned spaced relation to one another. A cantilevered lock-release latch is positioned adjacent to the lower panel-catch so as to project from an end of the circumferential flange toward the lower panel-catch. When each of the upper and lower panel-catches are inserted through and occupy a corresponding one of the perforations in the panel such that each of the lock-release tabs of the lock-release latches engages the outer surface of the perforated panel thereby deflecting the lock-release latches away from the perforated panel, the shelf and brackets are moved relative to the perforated panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Eye Designs LLC
    Inventors: Alan Winig, Richard Winig, James Eldon
  • Patent number: 6575311
    Abstract: A golf club display rack is disclosed wherein the clubs are held in place by an upper and lower support surface. The display rack holds the club heads in proper alignment by providing the upper and lower surface separate from each other while also combining retaining the club head in aligned position while providing a lower surface which retains the shaft in proper position. Thus, the rack may be a side turned U-shaped or C-shaped rack which allows the club head to rest thereon while the lower retaining surface has a compressible material to firmly retain the club shaft in position. The club rack display device of the present invention positions the clubs such that the club shafts may be maintained in parallel form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Hillerich & Bradsby Co.
    Inventor: Cheryl S. Fink
  • Publication number: 20030102276
    Abstract: A shade display assembly wherein a rack is mounted to a preexisting display, such as pegboard, in a retail store or the like. The rack has a post on which a shade can be displayed so that it is viewable from all angles. The post extends through the center ring of the hoop of the shade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: TRADE SOURCE INTERNATIONAL
    Inventor: Neall W. Humphrey
  • Patent number: 6547086
    Abstract: A display wall panel including a base member with a horizontal slot having a triangular cross-section. That is, the slot has an upper surface and a lower surface where the surfaces converge toward the opening of the slot. The system also includes a bracket having a curved portion with a top member and a bottom member where the curved portion fits into the slot and the top member bears against the upper surface of the slot and the bottom member bears aginst the lower surface of the slot. There is also provided a wall panel system which includes a base member with at least one horizontal slot extending therein. The slot has an upper surface, a lower surface, a rear surface, and an opening formed by an upper wall and a lower wall. The system also includes a bracket having a vertical member with a top member, a bottom member, and a curved portion extending outwardly from the vertical member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Russell-William, Ltd.
    Inventor: Thomas D. Harvey
  • Publication number: 20030062328
    Abstract: The present invention a sports equipment holder comprises a flexible bag for placement of sports equipment therein; and a device for releasably attaching said flexible bag to a chain link wherein said attaching device includes at least one hanger connected to said flexible bag for releasably latching said sports equipment holder onto a chain link fence. The attaching device may also include two hangers connected to said flexible bag for releasably latching said sports equipment holder onto a chain link fence. Further the hangers include a top hooked portion for engagement with a chain link fence. Preferably the flexible bag includes a left edge and a right edge and said hooks connected to said bag proximate said left and right edges and a bag opening proximate a top edge for placing of articles there through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Dave Millard
  • Patent number: 6536613
    Abstract: A merchandising display supported upon a vertically extending surface. The display includes a substantially horizontally extending and rigid support having a first end and a second end, the first end engaging with the vertically extending surface. A substantially vertically extending display is attached to the second end of the rigid support and exhibits a substantially thin and flattened construction provides the display with flexibility both with respect to its own cross section and relative the rigid support. Pluralities of apertures are formed through the display and between first and second faces thereof. The pluralities of apertures further defining individual pairs of apertures extending lengthwise along the flexible display, the pairs of apertures are segregated into selected first and second closely spaced pairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas M. Shea
  • Patent number: 6533134
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying an advertising card including an elongated member having a generally planar portion. The generally planar portion has a front side and a rear side. The elongated member further includes a pair of longitudinally extending flanges defining a first pair of longitudinally extending tracks. The first pair of longitudinally extending tracks is disposed adjacent the front side of the generally planar portion and is adapted to cooperatively receive the advertising card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Trademark Properties, LLC
    Inventors: Neal M. Menaged, Lewis M. Hendler
  • Patent number: 6520350
    Abstract: A storage system for organizing and storing a multitude of small items in a space efficient manner. The storage system includes a main member having a top face, a bottom face, a front face, a back face and a pair of end faces as well as a plurality of slots extending from the front face towards the back face such that the slots extend substantially parallel to the bottom face; at least one mounting assembly is coupled to the main member such that the main member is designed for mounting to a surface; and a plurality of containers, each designed for storing items and for inserting into one of the slots of the main member such that the containers are supported under the main member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Paul R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20030029820
    Abstract: A novel approach for storage organizers is shown whereby a storage organizer is optimized to be installed in between exposed studs, or alternatively, onto a flat wall surface, or a pegboard surface. The embodiment of the present invention is compatible with all three modes of installation. Additionally, another embodiment of a storage organizer invention is shown whereby two components are used to form a pronged storage organizer that is mountable onto a wall or exposed stud. The alternate embodiment discloses the usage of a specially formed set of pronged arms and connecting body that compatibly fold up when not in use, and which are conveniently deployed to an open position when desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventor: William R. Heneveld
  • Publication number: 20030029819
    Abstract: Channel 22 is inserted into channel 21 and placed inside a closet above the door. The channels are extended until they touch both side walls of the closet. Screws go through slots in both channels and are screwed into the wall. This installs the Closet Hiding Place. Valuables, dangerous items, or private items can then be lowered into the channels. Items can be removed by reaching into the channel and lifting the items out. The Closet Hiding Place is in a high, poorly lit, and poorly observable place. This innovative place of installation helps guard the items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Thomas Pavlic
  • Publication number: 20030024890
    Abstract: A toothbrush holder that can hold many different styles of toothbrushes in a sanitary manner. A toothbrush holder consisting of at least one (11) V-shaped aperture comprised of (9) leads that flex to hold a toothbrush securely at the neck portion of the toothbrush. The conical shaped (9) receiving-leads angle upward slightly and have a (8) flat inner contact surface that engages with the neck portion of the toothbrush. The design is such that the toothbrush can be easily retrieved and reapplied back to the holder by contact with the handle portion of the toothbrush solely. The contoured design and high polished surface finish enables easy cleaning as well as a deterrent to bacteria. The design of the invention is such that it can be mounted to any vertical surface that accommodates the length of a toothbrush. The ability to depress the toothbrush into the aperture of the invention holds it secure from dislodgment due to vibration or accidental contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Eric John Vollmer
  • Patent number: 6508449
    Abstract: A three dimensional, snap together striping system used for mounting on a wall and displaying various types of graphics. The striping system includes broadly a wall bracket, a first profile member and a second profile member. The wall bracket is adapted for mounting on a wall. The wall bracket includes an upper portion, a middle portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the wall bracket includes a bracket hanger arm. The middle portion of the wall bracket includes a first bracket snap arm. The lower portion of the wall bracket includes a second bracket snap arm. The first profile member includes an upper portion having a first profile hanger arm which is used for releasably engaging the bracket hanger arm. The first profile member also includes a lower portion with a first profile snap arm. The first profile snap arm is used for releasably engaging the first bracket snap arm. The second profile member includes an upper portion having a second profile snap arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: Robert M. Veazey
  • Patent number: 6502706
    Abstract: Peg board merchandise display space expanders increase usable display space by attaching flat panels having holes of the same size and separation as those in peg board to vertical channels with downwardly extending clasps that are inserted into slots in the channels. Misalignment with existing peg board displays may be prevented by support stabilizers that fit into the channel slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Knight Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Kent