Having Article-gripping Means Patents (Class 211/89.01)
-
Publication number: 20090084743Abstract: A storage rack having one or more clamps and one or more rails. Each clamp has two or more resilient arms attached at a first end to opposite ends of a rear section, such resilient arms having free ends which permit the introduction of an object between the resilient arms. In one embodiment, each resilient arm contains at least one aperture through which a rail proceeds. For at least one aperture, the portion of the resilient arm which forms the outer edge of the forward wall of the aperture touches a first side of the rail while the portion of the resilient arm which forms the inner edge of the rear wall of the aperture touches a second side of the rail. In another embodiment, a deformable extension proceeds to the rear from the rear section of the clamp and contains at least one channel through which a rail proceeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Dennis D. Spiers, Larry D. Williams
-
Patent number: 7490727Abstract: A storage rack having one or more clamps and one or more rails. Each clamp has two or more resilient arms attached at a first end to opposite ends of a rear section, such resilient arms having free ends which permit the introduction of an object between the resilient arms. In one embodiment, each resilient arm contains at least one aperture through which a rail proceeds. For at least one aperture, the portion of the resilient arm which forms the outer edge of the forward wall of the aperture touches a first side of the rail while the portion of the resilient arm which forms the inner edge of the rear wall of the aperture touches a second side of the rail. In another embodiment, a deformable extension proceeds to the rear from the rear section of the clamp and contains at least one channel through which a rail proceeds.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Inventors: Dennis D. Spiers, Larry D. Williams
-
Publication number: 20090039225Abstract: A holder (10) for holding surfcraft S comprises a first member (12) and a second member (14) projecting from a base (16). At least one of the first or second members is able to flex with respect to the base. The first and second members are spaced such that a surfcraft may be positioned sideways and interferingly between the members, whereby the at least one member can flex to receive the surfcraft interferingly therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventor: Michael Taylor
-
Publication number: 20080217271Abstract: The invention relates to a suspension device comprising a holder (3) for fixing to a carrier structure (7) and a plug-in socket (1) for inserting into the holder (3). A carrier (4) comprises a plug-in element (400) that can be inserted into the plug-in socket (1) in a lockable manner. A flange (30) on the holder (3) is used to fix the holder to the carrier structure (7). A housing is connected to the flange (30), said housing having an opening which leads into an inner receiving region (38). The holder (3) has fixing means for the fixed but detachable anchoring of the plug-in socket (1) inserted into the receiving region of the housing of the holder, the flange (10) of the plug-in socket surrounding a window-type opening of a passage. A shaft into which the passage extends is connected to the flange (10). Fixing means (2) of the plug-in socket (1) co-operate with those of the holder (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2005Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: VISPLAY INTERNATIONAL AGInventor: Herbert Walter
-
Patent number: 7374051Abstract: A device and method are provided for displaying, storing and fixturing snowboards and glider type boards vertically either on the wall or supported from a floor stand. The device allows the quick and easy loading of a board and manipulating or adjusting the board's position. The device has multiple points or surfaces of contact, located on both sides of an elongated board placed in the device, which said points or surfaces may be cushioned, compliant and frictional so as to prevent board damage and to aid in supporting the edges of the board. The contact points provide frictional forces and horizontal vector forces which are the result of the downward gravitational vector force and slight downward movement developed by the weight of the board itself as it is transferred through the multiple contact surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Inventor: Steven Garceau
-
Patent number: 7134561Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for clothing organization include a first member, including a first hanger positioning portion, connectable to a second member. The two members may be movable between a first relative position and a second relative position, such as for loading/unloading and storage of conventional hangers. Additionally, a first suspension mechanism is attachable to the first member and, in one embodiment, a second suspension mechanism is attachable to the second member. The first suspension mechanism and the second suspension mechanism respectively support the first member and the second member in the first relative position and the second relative position. Associated methods of assembly of such hanger systems, and methods of clothing organization, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Ribs Marketing, Inc.Inventors: Boris Schneider, Jorge L. Prats
-
Patent number: 7097051Abstract: A hanger rod for a clothes drying cabinet includes a plurality of notches, each adapted to receive a hanger. Each notch is V-shaped, with opposite side walls which converge downwardly to a substantially pointed apex. The rod has front and rear walls defining a thickness ranging between 30%–75% of the hanger hook diameter. The notches provide four contact points on the hanger hook to prevent rotation of the hanger hook on the rod during the drying process.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2003Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Maytag CorporationInventors: Stephen D. Schober, Curtis J. Tremel
-
Patent number: 7028854Abstract: An organizer (10) that includes a housing (12) having a first end (12a), a second end (12b), and a channel (14) extending along at least a portion of the housing (12) between the first end (12a) and the second end (12b). A plurality of retaining members (18) are coupled to the housing (12) using the channel (14). Each retaining member (18) exerts a retaining force upon one or more adjacent retaining members (18). The organizer (10) retains an item placed between adjacent retaining members (18) using the retaining force. The retaining members (18) include a hookless coupling segment (19) for coupling the retaining members (18) to the housing. The housing (12) includes at least one divider (27, 30) along at least a portion of the channel (14) to separate the channel (14) into at least two areas (14a, 14b and 14c).Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Master Mfg. Co., Inc.Inventor: Philip Londrico
-
Patent number: 6997334Abstract: In combination an inflation needle storage device (10) to keep track of, protect and store inflation needles (14). The inflation needle storage device (10) is made of a resilient material, with a solid base (18) having receiving holes (12) designed so that the stems (17) of inflation needles (14) fit snugly inside of receiving holes (12) and are held in place by friction so that they cannot fall out. The inflation needle storage device (10) has a transverse hole (20) through it, to thread an attachment device, such as a nail, chain, string or wire, to attach the inflation needle storage device (10) to any convenient surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Inventors: Paul D. Manix, Mary D. Manix
-
Patent number: 6981677Abstract: A tool storage device for selectively retaining a tool against a structure. The tool storage device includes a mounting assembly, a first jaw assembly, and a second jaw assembly. The mounting assembly is for selectively coupling the system to a vertical surface of a structure. The first jaw assembly is operationally coupled to the mounting assembly, and is designed for abutting a first side of the handle of the tool being retained. The second jaw assembly is pivotally coupled to the mounting assembly, and is designed for abutting a second side of the handle of the tool being retained. The handle is selectively retained between the first jaw assembly and the second jaw assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Inventor: Wayne Tjeerdsma
-
Patent number: 6948624Abstract: A desk top or vertical surface storage rack for small items. The rack includes a rectangular, U-shaped base having a pair of outwardly extending legs separated by an upwardly opening transversely extending slot. An outwardly opening strip receiving slit is formed in each of the outwardly extending legs and a wider strip receiving slit is formed in the bottom of the slot. Each base includes a pair of retainer loops formed of a strip of a tough, resilient, abrasive-resistant resin. Each retainer loop has a bight portion positioned outwardly of the outwardly extending legs of the U-shaped base and has two legs extending from the bight portion. One of the legs of the strip has its distal end positioned in the strip receiving slit of one of the base upstanding legs and the other of the legs of each loop is positioned in the wider receiving slit in the bottom of the slot.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Transilwrap Company, Inc.Inventor: Herbert M. Drower
-
Patent number: 6932312Abstract: A suspension device for a tool handle has a body (10) with a U-shaped recess (13), and an elastic bracket (20) mounted on the body (10) at two ends in front of the U-shaped recess (13). When the tool handle presses the elastic bracket (20) and the tool handle into the U-shaped recess (13), the tool handle is clamped by the deformed elastic bracket (20) within the U-shaped recess (13). Thereby, the tool handle is directly mounted in the suspension device by simple pressing. Additionally, the body (10) can be detachably mounted on a track assembly to adjust the position of the suspension device and the tool handle.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Inventor: Wen-Chun Chen
-
Patent number: 6932223Abstract: A combination suspension rack includes a base portion, and two receiving portions each formed on the base portion. Each of the two receiving portions has an insertion hole having a wall formed with a plurality of elastic clamping plates. Thus, the tool, such as the screwdriver, is inserted into the receiving portion of the combination suspension rack easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user's use. In addition, the screwdriver is closely positioned on the receiving portion of the combination suspension rack rigidly and stably, thereby providing an efficient positioning effect.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2003Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Inventors: Sung Min Lee, Yu Chun Lee
-
Patent number: 6907999Abstract: A storage rack for small articles including an elongated carrier having a bottom wall, side and end walls and an open top. An elongated support bar holder, having a base and upstanding end walls, is dimensioned to be fitted in and be received in the elongated carrier. An elongated support bar extends between the end walls of the support bar holder and is spaced from the base of the support bar holder. The elongated support bar has a transverse cross-section which is non-circular in shape. A number of retainer loops are mounted side by side on the elongated support bar. Each retainer loop is formed of a strip of a tough, resilient, abrasion-resistant resin and has a bight portion and two legs. A passage is formed in each leg near its distal end for mounting the retainer loops on the elongated support bar. Each passage has a shape similar to but slightly larger than the non-circular transverse cross-section of the elongated support bar.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Transilwrap Company, Inc.Inventor: James T. Carlin
-
Patent number: 6877613Abstract: A bicycle storage apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus may have a collar within which a core member is rotatably engaged. A pair of locking arms is pivotally attached to the core member such that each of the locking arms has an open position designed to permit insertion or withdrawal of a bicycle wheel and a closed position designed to block withdrawal of the wheel. Rotation of the core member locks the locking arms in the closed position. A bicycle can be stored in the apparatus by elevating the front wheel above the rear wheel, inserting the front wheel into engagement with the locking arms, and rotating the front wheel from a substantially vertical plane to lock the locking arms in the closed position. The collar and the core member may be designed such that they can be formed by blow molding with a simple, two-plate mold system.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2003Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Inventor: Craig S. Bleazard
-
Publication number: 20040182802Abstract: A rack for holding containers that can be mounted on a cabinet or appliance door, and that includes multiple holders. The rack is preferably molded, and includes multiple sets of gripping arms extending from a notched base. The notched base can be separated into individual racks, each with a single set of arms if desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventor: Denise E. Paul
-
Patent number: 6782654Abstract: This invention includes infinitely adjustable methods and fishing tackle using connected first and second or connected upper and lower strips of flexible material which have a portion of the strips fashioned as a closure such as with releasable interlocking hook and loop or pad closure material or other releasable fasteners and which are provided with a means for adhering the upper and lower strips to an object convenient to an angler such as by the use of an adhesive strip so that an angler can quickly capture and quickly release a number of fishing lures having many different shapes and sizes which have been prearranged by he angler for rapid use.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Inventor: Terry Borchardt
-
Publication number: 20040159759Abstract: A storage device for accessories, such as wakeboards and the like on a boat, may be mounted to maximize space and secure objects for storage. The device includes displaceable levers, fixed arms, and an actuating assembly that provides a spring bias for displacing the levers towards the fixed arms to provide a clamping force against an item or accessory to be stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventor: James Schultz
-
Patent number: 6769555Abstract: An apparatus for the organizing, storage, display and removing clothing accessories and the like, wherein the apparatus may be, optionally, hanged in a clothing closet or placed on a stand for easy access thereto. The apparatus may be characterized as a multi-layer, laminated structure comprising outer, rigid layers on either side of an inner, pliable layer. Apertures in the outer layers cooperate with slits in the inner layer to form garment holding channels suitable for placing clothing accessories. Clothing accessories such as ties, scarves, belts, and the like may be placed on the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2002Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Inventor: Yvonne M. Brady
-
Publication number: 20040144739Abstract: A tool holder assembly of the present invention that includes a main tool holder body having an inner section and an outer section that may be one or more pieces. The inner section comprises at least one inner section tool receiving aperture and the outer section comprises at least two outer section tool receiving apertures that both substantially align with the inner section tool receiving apertures and the inner and outer sections form an elongated insert receiving space and a removable, elongated, elastomeric insert optionally spaced within the elongated insert receiving space. The insert comprises an insert tool receiving aperture that substantially aligns with the inner and outer section tool receiving apertures such that tools of various shapes are substantially retained by the tool holder assembly when a tool is placed within the tool receiving apertures of the inner section, the outer section, and the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2004Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventor: James E. Marek
-
Patent number: 6763955Abstract: A holder for receiving and retailing tools, writing utensils, kitchen utensils and the like elongated articles (42) comprises a housing with an elongated slit (2, 3) for receiving the articles (42). Each slit (2, 3) is defined by a flexible lip (9 to 24) projecting from the respective elongated sides of said slit, and which are adapted to abut both sides of the article(s) in question. The holder comprises several rows of lips (9 to 24) extending substantially in parallel, where the lips are arranged in pairs opposite one another and present a mutually complementary, substantially wavy shape. The crests (25) and troughs (26) of each pair of lips (9 to 24) engage one another.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Raaco International A/SInventors: Anders Keis, Tore Hermansen
-
Publication number: 20040118798Abstract: A storage rack having one or more clamps and one or more rails. Each clamp has two or more resilient arms attached at a first end to opposite ends of a rear section, such resilient arms having free ends which permit the introduction of an object between the resilient arms. In one embodiment, each resilient arm contains at least one aperture through which a rail proceeds. For at least one aperture, the portion of the resilient arm which forms the outer edge of the forward wall of the aperture touches a first side of the rail while the portion of the resilient arm which forms the inner edge of the rear wall of the aperture touches a second side of the rail. In another embodiment, a deformable extension proceeds to the rear from the rear section of the clamp and contains at least one channel through which a rail proceeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Dennis D. Spiers, Larry D. Williams
-
Publication number: 20040108286Abstract: This invention discloses a storage apparatus for sportboards of variable width, which is mountable onto a supporting surface. The apparatus comprises two gripping members, with a distance between them that is greater than the minimum width of the sportboard that is to be held therein, and lesser than the maximum width of the sportboard. A narrow part of the board is placed between the two gripping members, and the board is lowered until a wider part rests on the gripping members. The edges of the gripping members grip the board and hold it in the apparatus. In one embodiment, the distance between the gripping members is adjustable, so that boards of different sizes may be held in the apparatus. In an alternative embodiment designed to hold two sportboards such as a pair of skis, the apparatus comprises a center member with gripping edges, which functions to divide in two the space between the gripping members so that a pair of skis can be held in the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2002Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventor: Wilmot Maxwell Coulson
-
Publication number: 20040099624Abstract: Described is a device that is designed to hold a variety of different articles. The device is comprised of a base element and at lease one clamping components. The clamping components are capable of being repositioned relative to the base element and may be inserted to removed, as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventor: Barbara Hein
-
Publication number: 20040079716Abstract: A toothbrush holder is disclosed. The holder comprising a body member having a front end and a back end. The body member has a rigid geometric shape and comprises at least one holding component which is removably located within the body at the front end of the body. The holding component is adaptable to frictionally engage a toothbrush within the holder. The holder of the invention is useful to frictionally engage and store any dental cleaning device having a handle in a hygienic manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Darryl William Hester
-
Publication number: 20040020883Abstract: A method for attaching an object to a surface using an adhesive. Prior to applying the adhesive, the surface is prepared by rubbing the surface with an eraser. After rubbing the surface, the eraser dust is wiped away, the adhesive is applied to the surface and the object is placed against the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2002Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventor: Paul E. Brokaw
-
Patent number: 6669031Abstract: A holder for an article, especially a tooth brush, includes a holder body having on an inside wall thereof at least one oblong shaped resilient portion radially inwardly extending to the center portion of the holder body which upon insertion of the article into the holder exerts pressure on the article to hold the article or having at least one oblong shaped non-resilient portion embedded in an elastic portion ensuring the bending of the non-resilient portion. At a lower portion of the holder body a funnel shaped inlet hole is positioned for inserting of the article and at an upper portion of the holder body a surface having an attaching hole is positioned for fixing of the holder spatially.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Inventor: Miroslav Badonic
-
Publication number: 20030217983Abstract: An Inflation Needle Storage Device 10 to keep track of, protect and store sports ball inflation needles 14. The Inflation Needle Storage Device 10 is made of resilient material with a rectangular base 18 and receiving holes 12 designed so that the stems of inflation needles 14 fit snugly inside each receiving hole 12 and are held in place by friction so that they can not fall out. The Inflation needle storage device 10 has a vertical hole 16 therein to thread an attachment device, such as a nail, chain, string or wire to attach the inflation needle storage device 10 to any convenient surface. The Inflation Needle Storage Device 10 provides an easy practical place to store inflation needles and it also saves money because the owner will not be purchasing inflation needles 14 simply because they cannot find the ones they have misplaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2002Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventors: Paul Manix, Mary Manix
-
Patent number: 6640983Abstract: A suspension rack for merchandising a plurality of product containers in parallel rows adaptable for mounting to a support structure including a plurality of tracks each having opposed front and rear end portions for supporting therein in single file a plurality of product containers, each track including a pair of elongated wire elements spaced apart to receive therebetween the upper portion of suitably sized product containers such that at least a portion of the upper portion of each product container engages at least a portion of the pair of wire elements forming each track whereby the product containers are suspended by their upper portions for movement relative to the wire elements, and a mounting structure associated with the rear portion of the suspension rack, the mounting structure including at least a pair of hook members for attaching to the support structure in a cantilever fashion.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Paul Flum Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Donald J. Miller, Jr.
-
Publication number: 20030146178Abstract: An apparatus for the organizing, storage, display and removing clothing accessories and the like, wherein the apparatus may be, optionally, hanged in a clothing closet or placed on a stand for easy access thereto. The apparatus may be characterized as a multi-layer, laminated structure comprising outer, rigid layers on either side of an inner, pliable layer. Apertures in the outer layers cooperate with slits in the inner layer to form garment holding channels suitable for placing clothing accessories. Clothing accessories such as ties, scarves, belts, and the like may be placed on the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventor: Yvonne M. Brady
-
Patent number: 6595376Abstract: A clamp device which includes a base has a recess defined between two protrusions, and a chamber is defined in an inside of one of the two protrusions. A friction pad is attached to an inside of the other of the two protrusions. A frame with an inclined plate is received in the chamber and two parallel rails extend from a top surface of the inclined plate. A roller is received in the chamber and two grooves are defined in an outer surface of the roller. A friction member is mounted to the roller and located between the two grooves so that the rails are movably engaged with the grooves. A shank of a tool can be held by the friction member and the friction pad.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2002Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Inventor: Joseph Jui-Chin Lin
-
Patent number: 6571967Abstract: A display shelf which employs a support panel for attachment to one face of a transparent wall, a horizontally extending floor to support cylindrically shaped products adjacent the transparent wall; and a containment wall which extends upwardly from the floor and spaced horizontally from the transparent wall is provided with anchors which prevent rotation of the cylindrically shaped product. The containment wall cooperates with the floor to support and orient cylindrically shaped products vertically adjacent the supporting wall. Anchors extending from the containment wall toward the transparent wall urge the vertically oriented cylindrically shaped products against the transparent wall and prevent the products from rotating about their vertical axes.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Inventors: Paul Belokin, Martin P. Belokin, Norman P. Belokin
-
Publication number: 20030080079Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamping device which includes a mounting plate, a left and a right holding element, two balls and a rear support. The mounting plate receives at least one set of the right and left holding elements at the front side thereof. The right and left holding elements fitted to the front side of the mounting plate includes two accommodations or one accommodation with a clamping plate to create a top wide while bottom narrow funnellike shape. A ball is disposed inside each of the accommodations. Only part of ball surface projects over an opening while the remaining part thereof is restricted within the inclined channel. The rear support is arranged at the front side of the mounting plate and interposed between the right and left holding elements so that the rear support and the right and left holding elements create a three-sided clamping unit. Accordingly, the present invention has advantages of simple structure, low cost, low malfunction rate and stable clamping.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventor: Chun-Liang Wu
-
Patent number: 6510953Abstract: The rack is formed by spaced apart upper and lower rack members with a plurality of spaced apart slots formed in the upper member from a front edge and a plurality of spaced apart apertures formed in the lower member with each aperture aligned with a portion of an associated slot. Each slot has an entrance leading to a neck which extends to a bend. The bend leads to a closed end spaced inward from the upper member edge and which is located laterally from the entrance with the distance between the upper member front edge and the closed end being less that the distance between the upper member front edge and the bend. An elastic cord extends across the neck of each slot inward from and parallel to the edge of the upper member at about the position of the closed ends of the slots.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Inventor: James C. Daniels
-
Publication number: 20030000902Abstract: A holder for receiving and retailing tools, writing utensils, kitchen utensils and the like elongated articles (42) comprises a housing with an elongated slit (2, 3) for receiving the articles (42). Each slit (2, 3) is defined by a flexible lip (9 to 24) projecting from the respective elongated sides of said slit, and which are adapted to abut both sides of the article(s) in question. The holder comprises several rows of lips (9 to 24) extending substantially in parallel, where the lips are arranged in pairs opposite one another and present a mutually complementary, substantially wavy shape. The crests (25) and troughs (26) of each pair of lips (9 to 24) engage one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Anders Keis, Tore Hermansen
-
Patent number: 6481585Abstract: A device for use in fitting a duvet cover comprises an elongate carrier (10), means (18) for removably mounting the carrier (10) on a support, and two releasable clamping devices(11). At least one of the releasable clamping devices (11) is mounted such that its position may be adjusted longitudinally.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Inventor: Peter Cloughton
-
Patent number: 6481583Abstract: A tool holder system for conveniently supporting one or more tools upon a pegboard structure or a wall. The tool holder system includes a support structure having a plurality of receiver openings formed for receiving a tool, a plurality of recessed portions formed into a rear portion of the support structure, a plurality of fastener slots for securing the support structure to a wall, and a clip member formed to catchably engage within said recessed portions for securing the support structure to a pegboard. The clip member is comprised of a body, an upper hook and a lower hook wherein the hooks catchably engage apertures within the pegboard. The lower hook includes a lip for catchably engaging one of the apertures within the pegboard thereby preventing accidental removal of the clip member. Each clip member further includes an upper slot for receiving a portion of the support structure and a lower slot for receiving a lower cross member within the recessed portions.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Stringliner CompanyInventors: Charles D. Black, Wesley F. Black
-
Publication number: 20020162811Abstract: The rack is formed by spaced apart upper and lower rack members with a plurality of spaced apart slots formed in the upper member from a front edge and a plurality of spaced apart apertures formed in the lower member with each aperture aligned with a portion of an associated slot. Each slot has an entrance leading to a neck which extends to a bend. The bend leads to a closed end spaced inward from the upper member edge and which is located laterally from the entrance with the distance between the upper member front edge and the closed end being less that the distance between the upper member front edge and the bend. An elastic cord extends across the neck of each slot inward from and parallel to the edge of the upper member at about the position of the closed ends of the slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2001Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventor: James C. Daniels
-
Publication number: 20020066707Abstract: An inflation needle storage rack comprising one or more elongated members each having two or more cross-members, each of the cross-members having a slotted hole or a hole adapted to hold one inflation needle. The elongated bases have a double-sided adhesive attached to the rear thereof, so that the outer side of the adhesive may be attached to any convenient surface determined by the user, such as a wall, gym bag, pump, or other location, to prevent loss of the inflation needles. In the alternative, the elongated member has a hole therein to pass a chain or string to hang the unit on a nail, key ring, gym bag handle, air pump handle, or other location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2000Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: Paul D. Manix, Mary D. Manix
-
Patent number: 6394287Abstract: A multiple golf club cleaning aid rack for cleaning clubs, which is a vertically arrayed, rectangular fabric sheet reinforced with a plurality of horizontal metal strips in pockets and supporting a double row of clamps for holding golf clubs vertically. The rack is suspended from clamps for cleaning by a power wash in car wash establishment. Suspending apertures are formed through the top of the rack for suspending it on a wall for use elsewhere, such as at home.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Inventor: Luis H. Cabrera
-
Patent number: 6364127Abstract: The present invention relates in general display devices, and more specifically, provides a method and apparatus for a spring tensioned golf ball display and showcase. Specifically, described herein is a golf ball display mechanism comprising at least two bases, one having a stationary holding member and the other having a spring loaded holding member. The spring loaded member is loosely inserted into the first base and preferrably has a wooden compressor at its end positioned adjacent to a coil spring. The second member is firmly affixed within a second base. These bases are intended to be positioned opposite each other such that the member are axially opposed. Therefore, when the spring loaded member is depressed, the space between the two members is widened in order to insert the item to be displayed. Once the item is in position, the spring loaded member is released, thereby securely holding the item in place and on display.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1999Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Inventor: Edward Richardson
-
Patent number: 6345798Abstract: A low-cost holder for labeling and displaying a tool. A tool can be inserted into the holder using high-speed automated assembly equipment. The tools are typically hex wrenches, screwdrivers, TORX drivers, open end wrenches, box end wrenches or some combination thereof. The holder includes a substrate having at least one housing defining a tool conduit with first and second openings. The tool conduit defines a cross sectional area capable of receiving the tool. At least one tool retaining structure extends across at least a portion of the tool conduit so that a frictional engagement force is generated between the tool and the tool retaining structure. The housing, substrate and tool retaining structure are integrally formed as a unitary structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1999Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Assignee: Bondhus CorporationInventors: John R. Bondhus, Michael D. Blackston, Eric G. Bondhus, Mark L. Petroske
-
Publication number: 20010054595Abstract: A multiple golf club cleaning aid rack for cleaning clubs, which is a vertically arrayed, rectangular fabric sheet reinforced with a plurality of horizontal metal strips in pockets and supporting a double row of clamps for holding golf clubs vertically. The rack is suspended from clamps for cleaning by a power wash in car wash establishment. Suspending apertures are formed through the top of the rack for suspending it on a wall for use elsewhere, such as at home.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2001Publication date: December 27, 2001Inventor: Luis H. Cabrera
-
Patent number: 6298590Abstract: A device for removably holding and pressing a holder or carrier, supporting a graphics or textual display, against the interior of a raisable auto window by means of a leaf spring hooked over the top edge of the window and configured to exert force against the carrier when raised.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2000Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Inventor: Samuel Levinson
-
Patent number: 6299000Abstract: A multiple golf club cleaning aid device for mounting the clubs vertically, adapted to be mounted on a wall of a car wash establishment and the like, and foldable for portage.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2000Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Inventor: Luis H. Cabrera
-
Patent number: 6264147Abstract: A elongate handle holder for holding an elongate handle of a broom, a mop, a tool, or the like therein. The elongate handle holder includes a block has front and back faces and an elongate slot extending therethrough between the front and back faces of the block. A holding member has a rear extent outwardly extending therefrom into the slot. The rear extent is pivotally coupled to block in the slot of the block. The holding member also has a bore extending therethrough between the top and bottom faces of the bore adapted for extending an elongate handle therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Inventor: Kevin S. Mitchell
-
Patent number: 6257422Abstract: An article holder utilizing a backing member a first portion is movable relative to the backing member. The first portion and the backing member form a cavity. A first hinge interconnects the first portion to the backing member. The first hinge biases the movement of the first portion toward the backing member in a spring-like fashion. The second portion is movable relative to the first portion and extends into the cavity. A second hinge interconnects the second portion to the first portion, biasing movement of the second portion toward the backing member. An article is held between the second portion and the backing member in this manner.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Inventor: Jaime Rios
-
Patent number: 6213316Abstract: The clip strip comprises an integrally molded, one-piece merchandise display device capable of supporting a plurality of “heavy” product items, i.e., in excess of several pounds each. The clip strip comprises a backbone or primary supporting member having a mounting member extending from one side thereof near its upper end. A plurality of vertically arranged rigid upstanding hooks extend from the side thereof opposing that from which the mounting member extends. Each of the rigid upstanding hooks has a resilient downstanding flange extending thereabove from the backbone. This structural arrangement permits insertion of product for display onto the rigid upstanding hooks while permitting ready removal of displayed product therefrom by deflection of the downstanding flange without the possibility of accidental removal of an overlying displayed product item when a lower displayed item is removed.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Arlington Industies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
-
Patent number: 6206332Abstract: Clamping device for clamping somewhat flexible products, such as towels, comprising: a wall-mounted holder part (101) with an insertion opening (105), an operating holder part (102) with an insertion opening (106), which holder parts (101, 102) fit at least partially displaceably inside one another, and a spring member (103) which preloads the holder parts (101, 102) in a clamping position, it being possible to displace the holder parts (101, 102) with respect to one another counter to the action of the spring member (103), in such a manner that the insertion openings (105, 106) in the holder parts (101, 102) in one position at least partially correspond to one another and form a continuous insertion opening into which part of the flexible product can be inserted, in which clamping device the two holder parts (101, 102) are of essentially hollow design and together delimit an internal space, and in which clamping device one of the holder parts (101, 102) is provided with an auxiliary part (110) which is placeType: GrantFiled: December 22, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: InnoEssentials International B.V.Inventors: Oscar Middendorp, Bastiaan Gourdiaan
-
Patent number: 6196397Abstract: A rack designed to hold and/or display gliding boards, such as snowboards, without requiring adjustment of the rack and without causing damage to the board. The rack includes a base which mounts to a support structure, and further includes at least one pair of engagement members, with each engagement member including a side surface and a rear surface that grips the heel edge, toe edge, and top or bottom surface of the board to hold the board in place. The side surfaces may be cut at an acute angle such that the engagement member wraps slightly around the upper surface of the board to grip the board. The engagement members may be made of resilient, flexible material which facilitates gripping of the board, without damaging the board. The rack may also be configured to hold snowboards of various sizes.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1998Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Burton CorporationInventor: Liam Maher