Having Trackway Patents (Class 211/94.01)
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Patent number: 6905035Abstract: An apparatus can be used for organizing clothing accessories such as jewelry, neckties, scarves, and other items. The apparatus can hang from a closet rod and has a slidable track so that the items hanging from hooks attached to the slidable track can be easily accessed.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2001Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Sharper Image CorporationInventor: Edward C. McKinney, Jr.
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Patent number: 6886791Abstract: A pair of hangers with padded tapering openings are attachable to a wall in a horizontal alignment to support a sports board therebetween. A spacer mount maintains the opening away from the wall to prevent contact of the board with the wall surface. Padding may be adhered to the sides of the tapered opening or molded on the surfaces. A strap may hang down from each of the pair of hangers with an adjustable loop formed in the strap to hang additional boards. The strap may clip into the hanger with the strap looped over the clip or molded to the clip during the molding process. The strap has a pad on the back side to keep the board in the loop from contacting the wall. A horizontal rail with a front slot may be attached to the wall and the pair of hangers fit adjustably along the rail.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Inventor: Ross D. Dettorre
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Patent number: 6871749Abstract: A valet rack assembly includes a three-piece fully extendable slide assembly having a base rail for installation on a closet sidewall in an operative position, an intermediate extension member slidably coupled to the base rail, an outer housing member slidably coupled to the intermediate member, and an apparel support member in the form of a tie clasp or belt post slidably coupled to the outer housing member. The intermediate extension member provides a first range of extension from a first position wherein the intermediate member is fully retracted and overlaps substantially all of the base rail, to a first stop position wherein the intermediate member only partially overlaps the base rail. The outer housing member provides a second range of extension from a second position wherein the outer member is fully retracted and overlaps substantially all of the intermediate extension member, to a second stop position wherein the outer member only partially overlaps the intermediate extension member.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Dillingham Products Company, LLCInventors: Jimmy R. Bostick, Michael W. Freitas
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Patent number: 6837384Abstract: A storage track having channel for holding a pegboard on a wall surface. The storage track has upper and lower channels for receiving the edges of adjacent pegboard panels. Grooves are also provided to receive the ends of brackets such as those used to support shelves.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2003Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Acclaim Design & Profiles Inc.Inventor: James Secondino
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Publication number: 20040262473Abstract: A base structure of a retainer comprising a pair of wall members 2 formed of a columnar body, which is vertically long, has a groove 4 formed in its longitudinal direction and has locking sections 5 formed in plural portions for locking a sliding member 3 at plural portions in the groove, and the sliding member 3 which is slidable in the groove of the wall member 2 and removably fitted to the locking section 5 through movable locking pieces 7.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Nobuyuki Tomonari, Kenji Kosugi
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Publication number: 20040256338Abstract: The display systems include a plurality of wall-mountable racks for holding articles for display on an upstanding mounting wall or panel. Each rack includes an elongate rack having opposing spaced apart first and second end portions and an intermediate portion that together present a continuous curvilinear profile when viewed from the top. In position, the elongate rack projects outwardly a distance from the mounting wall or panel to laterally extend in a substantially horizontal orientation. The system also includes a plurality of hangers slidably mounted to the rack and plurality of discrete articles. The elongate rack is configured to releaseably engage with a selected slot or slots of a multi-slot panel or wall. The display systems are particularly suitable for displaying soft fabric drapery samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Matthew McGarry, Alan Atwood
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Publication number: 20040222176Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: R. S. Campbell, Randy Breyer
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Patent number: 6811043Abstract: A slotwall panel storage system has a slotwall panel with a plurality of generally “T” shaped slots forming a plurality of generally “T” shaped slats and a hanger bracket for removably mounting a device on the slotwall panel. The hanger bracket includes a support portion, a first generally “J” shaped hook on one edge of the support portion and a second generally “J” shaped hook on an opposite edge of the support portion. A hook or storage device is attached to the support portion of the hanger bracket. The hanger bracket can have a spring arm for frictionally locking the hanger bracket on the slotwall panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Travis Michael Perkins, Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Tyree Edward Sampson, Kenneth J. Rasche, Steven Edward Tolliver, Brent A. Junge, Duane A. Schmidt, Brian J. Stewart, Mark Allen Stout
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Patent number: 6807784Abstract: A combination partition screen includes at least two upright supports, each upright support having a plurality of longitudinal coupling portions in corners thereof and a plurality of spacers respectively mounted between each two adjacent upright supports to support partition panels, each spacer having a flat base wall, a flat bearing wall and a flat supporting wall respectively extended from the base wall, an upward stop flange extended from the flat bearing wall and adapted to hold with the flat base wall a partition panel on the flat bearing wall, a downward stop flange extended from the flat supporting wall and adapted to hold with the flat base wall a partition panel below the flat supporting wall, a downward locating flange extended from the flat bearing wall and defining with the flat supporting wall an elongated coupling chamber for hanging things, a flat positioning wall perpendicularly extended from an opposite side of the flat base wall on the middle, an elongated clamping wall extended from the flaType: GrantFiled: November 13, 2002Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Inventor: Yi-Cheng Hsueh
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Patent number: 6808150Abstract: A suspension system for products comprises a base (1) for fixing to a wall of a space, provided with at least one product holder (10). On a first side the product holder is connected displaceably to the base (1) and on a second side comprises a suspension member (14,15) which is able to receive a product. The base comprises at least two mutually telescopic profiles (2,3), wherein on the first side the product holder is connected to at least one of the profiles not only displaceably but also for rotation on a longitudinal axis (L).Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2000Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Inventor: Paulus Gerardus Roetenberg
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Publication number: 20040200791Abstract: A valet rack assembly includes a three-piece fully extendable slide assembly having a base rail for installation on a closet sidewall in an operative position, an intermediate extension member slidably coupled to the base rail, an outer housing member slidably coupled to the intermediate member, and an apparel support member in the form of a tie clasp or belt post slidably coupled to the outer housing member. The intermediate extension member provides a first range of extension from a first position wherein the intermediate member is fully retracted and overlaps substantially all of the base rail, to a first stop position wherein the intermediate member only partially overlaps the base rail. The outer housing member provides a second range of extension from a second position wherein the outer member is fully retracted and overlaps substantially all of the intermediate extension member, to a second stop position wherein the outer member only partially overlaps the intermediate extension member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Jimmy R. Bostick, Michael W. Freitas
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Publication number: 20040200793Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Stephen Neal Hardy
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Publication number: 20040182803Abstract: A saddle rack assembly has a slide mechanism mounted to a support structure and capable of horizontal movement between an extended position and a retracted position. The slide mechanism has a cantilevered rail mounted to the support structure and a sleeve that rides on the support structure. A saddle rack is mounted to the sleeve to provide a contoured support for the saddle. A latch mechanism is attached to the sleeve to selectively secure the sleeve in either the extended position and the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Applicant: Quality Custom Components, Inc.Inventors: Kevin E. Lay, John Huseby, Harley Luyk
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Patent number: 6772890Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Commercial and Architectural Products, Inc.Inventors: Rodney S. Campbell, Randy Breyer
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Publication number: 20040149669Abstract: Catching grooves 2d, 2e are formed in a turning space 2f of a catching protrusion bar 2b, engagement projections 3c, 3d are formed on a standing part 3b of a catching member 3a, and the standing part 3b is inserted into the turning space 2f, so that the engagement projections 3c, 3d are respectively engaged with the catching grooves 2d, 2e by the own weight of the catching member 3a.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2004Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Nobuyuki Tomonari, Kenji Kosugi
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Patent number: 6766911Abstract: A display rack and bottle are provided with one defining a keyway and the other defining a key. When the key is in the keyway, the bottle label faces forward. Removing a bottle does not alter the relationship between the key and keyway ensuring that the bottle labels always face forward.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2002Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Display Industries, LLC.Inventor: Mark A. Higgins
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Patent number: 6763957Abstract: A slatwall assembly comprises at least one slatwall panel having a cross section comprising at least one arcuate retaining flange and at least one planar brace adapted to accept standard slatwall hooks and other accessories. The slatwall panel can be constructed of an extruded translucent polymeric material having selected light transmission and visibility qualities ranging from transparent to opaque, and clear to colored.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: KSDM, LLCInventor: Daniel Mullerleile
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Publication number: 20040124164Abstract: A space-efficient workroom organization system comprising a slotwall panel with at least one repositionable slotwall-mounted storage cabinet, and a workbench system comprising a workbench having a work surface and defining a storage recess beneath the work surface, with at least one mobile storage cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Travis Michael Perkins, Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Tyree Edward Sampson, Kenneth J. Rasche, Steven Edward Tolliver, Brent A. Junge, Duane A. Schmidt, Brian J. Stewart, Mark Allen Stout
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Publication number: 20040124163Abstract: A slotwall panel storage system having a slotwall panel with a plurality of generally “T” shaped slots forming a plurality of generally “T” shaped slats and a hanger bracket for removably mounting a device on the slotwall panel. The hanger bracket includes a support portion, a first generally “J” shaped hook on one edge of the support portion and a second generally “J” shaped hook on an opposite edge of the support portion. A hook or storage device is attached to the support portion of the hanger bracket. The hanger bracket can have a spring arm for frictionally locking the hanger bracket on the slotwall panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2002Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Travis Michael Perkins, Thomas Wesley Arent, Todd Christopher Starr, Tyree Edward Sampson, Kenneth J. Rasche, Steven Edward Tolliver, Brent A. Junge, Duane A. Schmidt, Brian J. Stewart, Mark Allen Stout
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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
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Publication number: 20040108288Abstract: A support system for rack elements has a support element and a hanging element. The support element has an upwardly projecting suspension rail and the hanging element is provided with a slot, by which the hanging element can be plugged onto the suspension rail. The support system is distinguished in that the suspension rail is provided with a curvature, and the slot has a corresponding curvature, with the result that the hanging element can be plugged onto the suspension rail, and removed therefrom, by a rotary movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventors: Werner Breymaier, Johann Karcher, Josef Kloker
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Publication number: 20040099625Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventors: Anthony Marchetta, Radu Ghiorghie, David M. Stitchick
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Patent number: 6719158Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a formed channel includes a body portion having laterally spaced side walls, and a bottom portion having laterally spaced tracks for supporting truck wheels each including vertical walls for guiding the truck wheels. Means are provided to maintain depending clothing hooks spaced from the wheels and perpendicular to the axles. This may comprise a single piece clothing hook shank or an additional separate spacer. A groove is provided between the vertical walls for guiding the truck wheels. A slot is provided between the vertical walls for the hooks depending from the truck to pass through, for supporting clothes hangers.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2001Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Inventor: Leonard M. Goldberg
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Patent number: 6711871Abstract: A wall panel assembly comprising a curved, upwardly opening channel and a support member having a downwardly extending insert portion. The insert portion is inserted into the channel. A component is attached to the support member. In a preferred embodiment, a rail member comprises the channel and is removeably attached to a wall panel frame. In another aspect, the wall panel further includes at least a second channel and a second support member engaged with the second channel. The second support member being further attached to the component. In a preferred embodiment, one or both of the second support members include a rotatable cam member that releasably engages the component. A method is also provided for configuring a wall panel with an off-module component.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2001Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Jean M. Beirise, Kevin L. McClintock, Todd A. Shane
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Patent number: 6705475Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 2, 2002Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Caesars Entertainment, Inc.Inventor: Ken Geiger
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Publication number: 20040045919Abstract: The present invention relates to a vertical support standard and track into which the standard can be mounted. The standard contains a plurality of slots in its front surface such that one or more ordinary shelving brackets can be mounted thereon, and contains an opening on its back surface such that it can be mounted to a track upon which the wall standard may be able to slide. The track contains a lip and support portion. The lip extends over the front of the standard to keep it mounted to the track, and the support portion can be inserted into the opening on the back of the standard to provide added support and to allow sliding of the standard if desired. This standard and track configuration thus not only allows greater flexibility for the consumer as to the placement of shelving brackets, but provides greater support and increased loading capacity such that more items can be placed on a shelf that is mounted to the disclosed shelving system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventor: Lee Remmers
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Patent number: 6698603Abstract: An extendable rack is adapted for retaining one or more cantilever support(s) and is also adapted for attaching to a panel via a slide. The extendable rack comprises an elongated body including, at one side, a longitudinal channel for retaining one or more cantilever support(s); and, at another side, a longitudinal passage adapted for locating almost entirely the slide and for attaching permanently one side of it. Another side of the slide is firmly secured to the panel. In one embodiment, the longitudinal channel is C-shaped in cross section. Opposing niches are formed. Each opposing niche is adapted to capture at least a flange of at least one of several cantilever supports. In another embodiment, instead of the longitudinal channel, the elongated horizontal body comprises a central longitudinal wall extending, close to its top, outwardly and upwardly and forming a longitudinal top recess.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Inventors: Stephen Lawson, Christopher Isfeld
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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
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Patent number: 6679392Abstract: A hanger assembly comprises a housing, an outer rail, an inner rail and a slide member. The housing defines a chamber with at least one longitudinal opening. Within the chamber, the outer rail is fixedly mounted in a substantially parallel position relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The inner rail is slidingly engaged to the outer rail. The slide member is slidingly engaged to the inner rail. At least a portion of the slide member extends from the chamber through the at least one opening in the housing. The slide member is constructed and arranged to be moveable relative to the inner rail and the inner rail is constructed and arranged to be moveable relative to the outer rail, such that when the slide member is moved relative to the inner rail, the inner rail is simultaneously moved relative to the outer rail.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Sidelines, Inc.Inventor: Charles A. Costa
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Publication number: 20040004049Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2002Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventor: Ken Geiger
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Publication number: 20030234231Abstract: The storage system is a suspended storage system in which one or more uprights are hung from a crossbar (24) and storage elements such as shelves or cabinets are attached to the uprights (1). Each of the uprights (1) is attached to the crossbar (24) by means of a coupling hook (25) which is removeably attached to the end of the upright (1) and removeably engages with the crossbar (24). The coupling hook (25) has a hook body (26) with a pair of L-shaped hooks (34) for engagement in the slots in the upright (1) and a grub screw (33) arranged to engage with the interior wall of the upright (1) so as to prevent relative movement of the coupling hook (25) with respect to the upright (1) when attached thereto. With this arrangement of the coupling hook (25), attachment to and removal of the coupling hook (25) from the crossbar (24) does not result in consequential loosening of the attachment of the coupling hook (25) to the upright (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventor: Tony Rowe
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Publication number: 20030234232Abstract: An indexing parts rack for supporting a plurality of objects includes an elongated track having a longitudinal axis and at least one hanger assembly mounted on the track. The hanger assembly is movable along the track in a direction of the longitudinal axis and is rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The indexing parts rack also includes a stop positioned adjacent the track whereby when no object is supported from the hanger assembly, the hanger assembly assumes a first position relative to the longitudinal axis to enable the hanger assembly to move along the track past the stop. When an object is supported from the hanger assembly, the hanger assembly rotates relative to the longitudinal axis to a second position to engage the stop and prevent the hanger assembly from moving past the stop along the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventors: Olimpia Maria Hernandez, Mark Lyjak
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Patent number: 6659295Abstract: A shelving display system comprising a conventional gondola made up of a generally horizontal base and at least two upstanding posts to which generally horizontal top and bottom tracks are attached. Support/display members, such as decorative panels, standards for shelf brackets and shelves, and partitions may be attached to the top and bottom tracks to complete the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Martin L. De Land, D. Mark Pritchard, Steven C. Thompson
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Publication number: 20030217982Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2002Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventor: Ming-Te-Lai
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Patent number: 6644483Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 24, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: EK Success, Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Te -Lai
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Publication number: 20030192845Abstract: The present invention provides an extendable rack adapted for retaining one or more cantilever support(s) and also adapted for attaching to a panel via a slide. The extendable rack comprises an elongated body including, at one side, a longitudinal channel for retaining one or more cantilever support(s); and, at another side, a longitudinal passage adapted for locating almost entirely the slide and for attaching permanently one side of it. Another side of the slide is firmly secured to the panel. In one embodiment, the longitudinal channel is C-shaped in cross section. Opposing niches are formed. Each opposing niche is adapted to capture at least a flange of at least one of several cantilever supports. In another embodiment, instead of the longitudinal channel, the elongated horizontal body comprises a central longitudinal wall extending, close to its top, outwardly and upwardly and forming a longitudinal top recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Stephen Lawson, Christopher Isfeld
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Publication number: 20030192842Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventor: J. Marshall Suttles
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Patent number: 6631813Abstract: An arrangement for hanging and displaying articles or for securing a receiving member for supporting and displaying articles thereon comprises a plug-in mount that is inserted into a supporting structure, and a support that is plugged into the plug-in mount. The support has at least one tongue that is plugged into a passage provided in the plug-in mount and articles may be hung directly from the support. Alternatively, the support is in the form of a shelf, of which the rear border can be plugged into the passage of the plug-in mount and upon which articles may be supported and displayed. The arrangement is suitable as a fitting for a single hanging member and for the construction of a complex display surface on a plurality of planes located one above the other and one behind the other, and allows individual design and variable utilization.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2001Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Visplay International AGInventors: Herbert Walter, Manfred Uecker
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Patent number: 6631811Abstract: A display device for displaying lighter-than-air novelty balloons includes an elongated base with a rear wall and a front wall extending therefrom to form a channel for receiving and retaining balloon weights. The display device is formed from a plastic material and at least one of front or rear walls are flexible with respect to the other. A gap between the upper edge portion of the front wall and the upper edge portion of the rear wall, which has a smaller width that the base of the channel receives and retains balloon weights in a resilient manner. The outer side of the base is adapted to being attached to a display object by an adhesive, a magnetic member, or fasteners. A display rack for displaying lighter-than-air novelty balloons includes a pole for attaching a plurality of the display devices thereto in a vertical orientation. A support base provides support for the pole and maintains the pole in an upright position.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: CTI Industries CorporationInventors: Samuel B. Komar, Steven B. Frank
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Publication number: 20030189019Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: R. S. Campbell, Randy Breyer
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Publication number: 20030189020Abstract: A storage track having channel for holding a pegboard on a wall surface. The storage track has upper and lower channels for receiving the edges of adjacent pegboard panels. Grooves are also provided to receive the ends of brackets such as those used to support shelves.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: James Secondino
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Publication number: 20030132179Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventor: David Michael Duquette
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Patent number: 6591996Abstract: A framework includes a support rail, at least one bracing element, and at least one shelf. The support rail is provided with a slide slot. The bracing element has a fastening portion and a retaining portion. The fastening portion is used to fasten the shelf. The retaining portion is formed of a slide block and a connection portion located between the slide block and the fastening portion. The slide block is slidably received in the slide slot of the support rail, whereas the connection portion juts out of the slide slot of the support rail.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Luck Money International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chi-Ming Wu
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Patent number: 6564949Abstract: A holder (1) for hand-held power-operated, specially rod or pistol shaped devices such as pneumatic screwdrivers and the like, comprising two retaining jaws (3) which are arranged on a common support rail (2) and can be fixed at a variable distance from each other. A bearing surface oriented towards the support rail (2) is allocated to the retaining jaws (3). The retaining jaws (3) can be rotated around an axis running at an approximate right angle throughout the bearing surface and can be fixed in at least two angle positions. The retaining jaws (3) have a first recess (7) which can be directed towards the device to receive and hold the device. The retaining jaws (3) can be fixed at a varying orientation to the support. The retaining jaws (3) and the bearing surface form a common component. The retaining jaws (3) have a second recess (7, 9, 10). The recesses are arranged around the axis in the peripheral surfaces of the retaining jaws (3).Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1999Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Inventor: Konstanze Saathoff
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Patent number: 6561474Abstract: A display device for presentation of goods includes a support panel and a horizontal rod with a longitudinal groove fixed to the panel. Supporting arms with a rod part extending from a plate with bent tongue are attached to the horizontal rod by hooking the tongue into the longitudinal groove from underneath. In an alternative embodiment, the plate may have a hook that hooks into a slot provided on an upper surface of the rod. The supporting arms may support goods or shelves.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Visplay International AGInventors: Herbert Walter, Manfred Uecker
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Publication number: 20030070998Abstract: A bathroom utensil holder with magnetic fastener cap system is disclosed: The system includes a mounting member and at least one magnetic fastener cap. The magnetic fastener cap has a high strength permanent magnet inserted inside. The mounting member is a galvanized steel plate or shaped rod. The mounting member has double stick foam tape and or suction cups for mounting.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventor: David B. Bulka
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Patent number: 6547086Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 25, 1999Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Russell-William, Ltd.Inventor: Thomas D. Harvey
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Patent number: 6543627Abstract: A shelf construction includes a shelf unit adapted for mounting on a vertical surface. The shelf unit has a transverse slot extending along the length of the slot. Devices having a base dimensioned for removable mounting in the slot are also provided. One or more of the devices may be an electrical device, in which case the base includes electrical contacts which align with electrical contacts provided in the slot. The slot electrical contacts are connected to an appropriate power source, such as a line-operated transformer or power pack.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2001Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Inventor: Dana Schiavo
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Patent number: 6540094Abstract: A work environment provides a work area and a workstation. An information display system includes a track system adapted to attach to a mounting structure and display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels may pivot and translate to selectively display information. The display panels may extend from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance for a seated worker. Containers may be coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure, with each of the containers adapted to include at least one display panel. The display panel may present information, which can selectively be presented for display by movement of the containers. The display panels may include a display board. A docking area may be positioned along the track system and configured to partially conceal the display panels.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1998Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Mark A. Baloga, Carl V. Forslund, III
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Patent number: 6520355Abstract: A shelving display system comprising a conventional gondola made up of a generally horizontal base and at least two upstanding posts to which generally horizontal top and bottom tracks are attached. Support/display members, such as decorative panels, standards for shelf brackets and shelves, and partitions may be attached to the top and bottom tracks to complete the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: David Mark Pritchard, Joseph Anthony Sawicki