Wall Supported Container Patents (Class 220/476)
  • Patent number: 11731449
    Abstract: A modular assembly that is configured to be magnetically coupled to another object, such as a white board or glass board, is provided. The magnetic strength of the modular assembly can be adjusted. The modular assembly includes an article, such as a tray or other type of holder for receiving materials like markers and papers, and a module that houses magnets. The article can include a magnet housing portion with a magnet housing retention feature. The module can include a magnet housing with one or more magnets held therein. The magnet housing can include an article coupling feature. The module can slide into the magnet housing portion of the article and be secured in place by the engagement of the magnet housing retention feature and the article coupling feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Amazing Magnets, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Paul Boettcher, Luke T. Bilisoly
  • Patent number: 10957497
    Abstract: An enclosure is provided that includes a main housing, a top housing, and a front housing. The main housing defines at least a rear wall of the enclosure, the top housing defines a top wall and a pair of side walls of the enclosure, and the front housing defines a front wall of the enclosure. The top wall has a convex curved portion that spans between side walls, where the convex curved portion has an angle that slopes downward from the rear wall towards the front wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Dale Alan Drechsler, Gregory Bryant McAleer, Bart Richard Hogestyn, Thomas Louis Scanzillo
  • Patent number: 10371321
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anchor structure able to actively cope with hull deformation, and to a liquid natural gas storage tank and a production method for a liquid natural gas storage tank comprising the anchor structure. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an anchor structure is provided wherein an anchor structure, for linking a sealing wall and an inner wall of a liquid natural gas storage tank, comprises: an anchor member adapted such that a joining part, which is joined to the sealing wall, can slide horizontally; and a thermally insulating material formed around the anchor member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: KC LNG Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hae Chul Han, Ihn Soo Yoon, Kyo Kook Jin, Byung Taek Oh, Yong Bum Cho, Kun Hyung Choe
  • Patent number: 10238954
    Abstract: Card shufflers usable in forming and dispensing randomized playing card hands for use in playing card games include a card input mechanism for inputting cards into the card shuffler, a card storage device for receiving cards from the card input mechanism and temporarily storing cards within the card shuffler, and a card output mechanism for outputting shuffled cards from the card shuffler. The card storage device may include a wheel configured to rotate within the card shuffler. The rotatable wheel may have a plurality of card storage compartments therein, each of which may be sized and configured to hold two or more cards therein. Related methods involve the use of such card shufflers in playing card games.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Stasson, Robert J. Rynda, James P. Helgesen, Troy D. Nelson, Paul K. Scheper, Ronald R. Swanson, Colin A. Helsen, Nathan J. Wadds
  • Patent number: 10144571
    Abstract: A storage container is particularly configured to house one or more disposable tubes, such as grease tubes, in a manner where the tubes are protected from the environment and restrained from movement. That is, the tubes are restrained from “rolling around” within a vehicle, for example. The container is preferably configured to store the tubes in a vertical position, with the top, dispensing end of the tubes facing up, thus, ensuring that any entrained air will rise to the top of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher D. Gorick
  • Patent number: 9956682
    Abstract: A tool box having a reinforced door that withstands prying and resists flexing during use. The door includes a reinforced region including a first flange, a second flange and a third flange extending from the first edge of the door. At least one additional flap extends from an edge of the door adjacent to the reinforced region and is welded to the reinforced region to provide additional strength. In another embodiment, a second and a third additional flap is included on the door, and each additional flap may be welded to an adjacent flap or welded to the reinforced region. Multiple reinforced regions, each including at least one flange, may also extend from the door body to provide increased strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: PHOENIX U.S.A., INC.
    Inventors: Jason Matthew Simmons, John Lawrence Bella
  • Patent number: 9585528
    Abstract: A dispenser includes a backplate mountable to a surface. The backplate has a cover associated with it. An anti-ligature fixture is associated with either the backplate or the cover. The anti-ligature fixture is positioned to cut any ligature positioned between the dispenser and the surface as an anchor point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: GOJO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Touby Khamphilapanyo, Aaron M. Kurchev, Michael Prediger
  • Patent number: 9566501
    Abstract: Card shufflers usable in forming and dispensing randomized playing card hands for use in playing card games include a card input mechanism for inputting cards into the card shuffler, a card storage device for receiving cards from the card input mechanism and temporarily storing cards within the card shuffler, and a card output mechanism for outputting shuffled cards from the card shuffler. The card storage device may include a wheel configured to rotate within the card shuffler. The rotatable wheel may have a plurality of card storage compartments therein, each of which may be sized and configured to hold two or more cards therein. Related methods involve the use of such card shufflers in playing card games.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Stasson, Robert J. Rynda, James P. Helgesen, Troy D. Nelson, Paul K. Scheper, Ronald R. Swanson, Collin A. Helsen, Nathan J. Wadds
  • Patent number: 9343190
    Abstract: An apparatus for the sterilization of containers with a conveying device which conveys the containers along a pre-determined conveying path (P), with a sterilization device which acts upon at least one area of the containers with charge carriers in the course of the sterilization, with a screening apparatus for screening off beams from the environment, which has at least two screening bodies which are arranged with respect to each other in such a way that one screening body is situated on the side of the screening apparatus facing the conveying path (P) and one screening body is situated on the one facing away from it, wherein the screening bodies are thermally insulated from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: KRONES AG
    Inventors: Hans Scheuren, Josef Knott, Michael Neubauer
  • Patent number: 9186639
    Abstract: A disposable liner, used with a cone-shaped funnel of a drum lifter/inverter mixing/discharge machine, may include a first liner portion formed into a hollow cylinder having a first diameter and a first thickness. The first liner portion transitions into a second portion that is formed into a conical shape, with a first end formed to the first diameter, and with a second end formed to a second diameter being larger than the first diameter. The second portion is formed with a plurality of openings positioned a small distance away from the second end and are spaced equally spaced about a third diameter of the second portion. Each the openings are formed to a special elliptical shape, with a corresponding elliptically formed grommet, to be configured to be preloaded with respect to the center of corresponding buttons on the cone, onto which the openings may be received to mount the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Clifford Broderick
  • Patent number: 9162565
    Abstract: A fuel tank mounting system for movable machine is disclosed. The mounting system may include a fuel tank connected to a frame of the movable machine in such a manner as to allow vertical motion of the tank relative to the frame. The fuel tank may be mounted to the frame using a spring and/or a shock absorber. The fuel tank may be a cryogenic fuel tank for storage of liquid natural gas. The shock absorbers may be tunable so that the level of dampening provided by the shock absorber is tailored to the type of machine and the specific mode of operation of the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Leo Willi
  • Publication number: 20150136795
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to cover a propane tank located on a property by providing a shell that covers, hides and protects the propane tank; and beautifying and blending with the current landscape and enhancing the value of the property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Barry Don Smith
  • Patent number: 8960477
    Abstract: A holding device is attachable to a rail, cleat, etc., of a boat or other object such that the holding device holds a cooler or similar objects without using up passenger space. The holding device has a frame with extension arms, the main body of the frame attached to the boat either via passing an appropriate upright (cleat, post, etc.,) through an appropriate opening on the frame or using straps passing through slits on the frame. A basket is attached to the frame for holding loads therein. A board is removably attached to frame for use as a working surface or even a basketball backboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Jerry W. Bishop
  • Publication number: 20140360220
    Abstract: Provided is a storage system and a refrigeration appliance including the storage system for storing food items in a temperature-controlled environment. The storage system includes a rail attached to a liner panel. The rail includes at least one mounting structure configured to pass through an aperture in the liner panel. A bin has an arm extending from a rear surface of the bin. The bin is placed in a storage position. The arm is placed between the rail and the liner panel when the bin is placed in the storage position. Another example of the storage system and refrigeration appliance includes a foot extending from a rear surface of the bin. Yet another example includes interaction between a bin tab and a plurality of bumps on the rail to prevent side to side motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy Bryan Rackley, Adam Ellis, Andrew D. Brown, Justin Elgin
  • Publication number: 20140299495
    Abstract: The general purpose of the disclosed device is to ergonomically store athletic and sports equipment in a vertical, space-friendly way. The device is adjustable, in that it can be raised and lowered, allowing for people of all ages and sizes to be able to access its various storage components. The main system includes a base at the top allowing attachment to a ceiling. It then extends vertically down with straps with enough tension to be used to secure various sports balls. The straps come together at a bottom base. The bottom base has slots allowing for items to be hung there. Along the straps are various slots allowing different types of sports items to hang.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: WILLIAM DENNIS SCHWANKE
  • Publication number: 20140284336
    Abstract: An engine has an oil tank mounted to an engine wall with clevis ears formed on both the oil tank and a mount bracket secured to the engine wall. A link connects the mount bracket clevis ears to the oil tank clevis ears. The link has a pair of spherical bearings providing a connection allowing movement between the link, the oil tank clevis ears, and the link and the mount bracket clevis ears. The link is provided with a stop such that movement of the oil tank relative to the mount bracket in one direction is stopped when the stop is engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Sohail Ahmed, Nicholas Leonard, Christopher Waitkus
  • Patent number: 8839980
    Abstract: A corner caddy includes a basket assembly and a bracket configured to be coupled to the basket assembly wherein the bracket includes a spreader, a first contact member pivotally connected to a first end of the spreader, a second contact member pivotally connected to a second end of the spreader, a first adhesive positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the first contact member, and a second adhesive positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the second contact member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Maytex Mills, Inc.
    Inventor: David Baines
  • Patent number: 8833596
    Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided a mounting bracket for use with a container. The container has a wall extending from a bottom to an upper edge and has a mounting flange extending outwardly from a portion of the wall. The mounting flange includes an outer surface with a terminal edge leading to upper and lower edges and a pair of distal sides. The mounting bracket has a support side positionable towards the wall of the container. The support side includes a notched section with a base extending outwardly from the support side and a pair of lateral faces extending outwardly and away from edges of the base. Each lateral face includes a member positioned along a portion thereof and which extends towards the other member in a tapering edge such that the sides of the mounting flange are captured between the support side and the extending members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Berlin Packaging, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Sanguinet, Brett Niggel, Steven Kroplewski, Scott Jost
  • Patent number: 8820522
    Abstract: An apparatus for containing sports equipment includes: a wall defining an enclosure and a closeable opening in the enclosure, the wall being see-through at the closeable opening; and divider members configurable to an expanded configuration defining compartments within the enclosure and configurable to a substantially planar collapsed configuration, each compartment being dimensioned for receiving sports equipment, the divider members being removably insertable into the enclosure when in the expanded configuration and in the collapsed configuration. The sports equipment includes soccer balls or other types of balls, marker cones, a first aid kit, cooler for ice and pinnies. A lower section of the apparatus has a see-through front cover and a drain. An upper section may be watertight. The apparatus may include a rigid cylindrical compartment for containing marker cones. A kit may include the apparatus and sports equipment contained within the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventors: Brendan E. Quarry, Alvin E. Clemens
  • Patent number: 8800799
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of a secure container are provided herein that are capable of being removably coupled to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher Hawker, Jessica Moreland, Christopher Trunek
  • Patent number: 8777098
    Abstract: A collection canister having a wall mounting plate having a baffle. The collection canister having a first half having a back component and a pair of side components. The first half being removably coupled to the wall mounting plate. There is a second half having a front component and a pair of side ends. The second half is removably coupled to the first half in a clam shell manner. There is a locking bar which secures the plate and halves together. There is a contents viewing window and a display window, for advertising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: Wayne Spencer
  • Patent number: 8662336
    Abstract: There is a bag scaffold configured to support a flexible bag in an upright and open configuration. The bag scaffold includes a first wall member having a first end and a second end. The first wall member includes a plurality of panels coupled to each other in series by an integral leaf spring. The first wall member includes a first coupling structure and a second coupling structure and is configured to be able to selectably couple to the first coupling structure. The bag scaffold includes a second wall member that is substantially identical to the first wall member and is selectably coupled thereto at their respective first and second coupling structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Zane Stowers
  • Patent number: 8640906
    Abstract: A multipurpose cooking stove container is described having a cavity for storing items such as cleaning products and hand sanitizer. The cooking stove container may further comprise a paper towel support and mounting bracket for attachment to a cooking stove or side shelf of a cooking stove. The cooking stove container may also be configured to be resistant to environmental elements such as rain, wind, dust, pollen and the like. A tray portion may be used for storing items and a removable cup may be inserted into the tray for more secure storage of smaller items. The cooking stove container may in one embodiment comprise a front and back member that are attached about a pivot. The front member may pivot to allow access to the inside cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Cathal Patrick Gordon
    Inventors: Cathal Patrick Gordon, David Dean McClanahan
  • Patent number: 8573553
    Abstract: A foldable holder for a beverage container comprises a fastening plate, a supporting ring coupled pivotably to the fastening plate, a holding bracket coupled pivotably to the fastening plate, and a supporting plate coupled pivotably to the holding bracket. The supporting ring and the holding bracket share a pivot axis extending from the fastening plate. The supporting plate is coupled to a remote end of the holding bracket so as to be pivotable counter to a pivoting direction of the supporting ring. The holding bracket and the supporting plate are disposed radially within the supporting ring when folded into a retracted state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Joerg Stephan
  • Publication number: 20130161329
    Abstract: A corner caddy includes a basket assembly and a bracket configured to be coupled to the basket assembly wherein the bracket includes a spreader, a first contact member pivotally connected to a first end of the spreader, a second contact member pivotally connected to a second end of the spreader, a first adhesive positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the first contact member, and a second adhesive positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the second contact member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Maytex Mills, Inc.
    Inventor: Maytex Mills, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130146601
    Abstract: A person-support apparatus can include a frame and a siderail. The frame is configured to support a person thereon. The siderail is coupled to the frame. The siderail includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is oriented such that the first surface faces towards a person supported on the person-support apparatus and the second surface is oriented such that the second surface faces away from the person supported on the person-support apparatus. At least one of the first surface and the second surface has a recessed portion that defines a storage area configured to receive and removably retain one or more objects therewithin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Robert M. Zerhusen, Charles A. Howell, Michelle L. Kovach, Timothy A. Stanley
  • Patent number: 8430257
    Abstract: A vessel includes a cylindrical section coaxially disposed about a central axis of the vessel. The cylindrical section includes an inside vessel surface, an outside vessel surface opposing the inside vessel surface, an upper end region circumscribing a vessel opening, and a lower end region axially spaced from the upper end region. A bottom section is disposed at the lower end region. A flange is coaxially disposed about the central axis and extends radially outward from the outside vessel surface at the upper end region. The flange includes a bottom surface facing generally toward the lower end region and perpendicular to the inside vessel surface. A ring may be coaxially disposed about the central axis and provide the bottom surface. An annular shoulder may protrude from the outside vessel surface, and may be spaced from or integrally adjoined to the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Fetvedt, Deon Smit
  • Patent number: 8387334
    Abstract: An LNG system generally comprises a primary container, and a secondary container positioned around the primary container. The secondary container generally comprises a first end wall, a second end wall, and at least two side walls. At least one of the walls is fabricated from a plurality of prefabricated wall panels. Each of the wall panels is fabricated from a combination of concrete and steel. The wall panels are preferably prefabricated offsite, and then transported to the construction site where they are adjoined together in end-to-end fashion to form walls. A method for constructing a full containment LNG system is also provided. In one embodiment, walls and a roof for a secondary container are assembled, but leaving an end open. At least one primary tank is brought into the secondary container. A second end wall is then erected to form the enclosure for the secondary container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Kailash C. Gulati, Thomas A. Ballard, Alexander V. Krimotat
  • Publication number: 20130037546
    Abstract: A housing includes a cover, a plurality of foot pads and a plurality of couplers. Each of the plurality of foot pads is fixed on a corresponding one of the couplers and each of the couplers is pivotable about the cover. The cover defines a plurality of first receiving portions and a plurality of second receiving portions for receiving the plurality of couplers and the plurality of foot pads. Each of the plurality of foot pads and each of the plurality of couplers rotates relative to the cover to selectively receive the foot pad and the coupler in the first receiving portion and in the second receiving portion, so as to suspend the housing from a wall and to place the housing on a supporting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHENG-FENG SHIH
  • Publication number: 20120269320
    Abstract: A waste receptacle, including a housing; an opening for ingress of waste products into the housing, and, a receptor provided about at least a portion of an extremity of the housing. The waste receptacle is adapted to removably retain an image recording medium thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SYDNEY
    Inventor: Nick Karlovasitis
  • Publication number: 20120228300
    Abstract: A storage system for organizing items for use in either a first or a second mount is provided. The first and second mounts each have a hook. The hook has a hook opening. In the first mount the hook opening is generally at the top of hook. In the second mount the hook opening is generally at the bottom of the hook. A bin includes a back wall having a catch fixedly disposed on the upper edge of the back wall. The catch includes a first elongated member spaced apart from a second elongated member so as to form a slot. The catch is configured to fittingly engage opening of the second mount. The slot configured to engage the hook of the second mount. The bin includes a grated bottom and a divider with a plug adapted to fit the apertures of the grated bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: John Wertman
  • Publication number: 20120228301
    Abstract: Described herein is a hanging receptacle system comprising a housing and a receptable, wherein the housing is designed to allow the flow of water therethrough, and is adapted for removably receiving the receptacle. The hanging receptacle system is particularly useful for use in a shower for receiving, retaining, and/or disposing of various types of consumed items. The housing may also include a mounting member for hanging from a structure within the shower or a defining the boundaries thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: Pristine Products Development, LLC
    Inventor: Nicholas J. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20120223078
    Abstract: A method for collecting organic waste including: a) hooking a mounting structure over an edge of an upright planar drawer face of a drawer underlying a work surface, said mounting structure coupled to a container including one or more walls made with a pliable elastomeric material, said container including a top opening and a closed bottom with a side wall enclosing a storage volume; b) supporting said top opening using said hooked mounting structure near a portion of said work surface having a quantity of organic matter; c) scooping said quantity of organic matter into said storage volume; d) unhooking said mounting structure from said drawer face; and thereafter e) freezing said quantity of organic matter while it is in said storage volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Genimex Jersey Ltd.
    Inventors: David Dennys Chitayat, Heather Tomasetti, Pieter Schouten
  • Publication number: 20120199612
    Abstract: A container has a body with a product disposed therein. A pedestal with a valving structure extends from the body. A bracket has a sidewall with at least one slot extending therein. The bracket includes a second pedestal provided interiorly of the sidewall, which is shaped to fittingly receive the pedestal of the body. The second pedestal includes at least one extending flange. Each of the at least one extending flanges extends toward the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Scott W. Demarest, Donald J. Schumacher, Christine D. Beilstein, Dirk K. Nickel
  • Patent number: 8151980
    Abstract: A jewelry holding apparatus is adapted for attachment to a flat surface, and particularly the inner surface of a medicine cabinet door in the interest of convenience, privacy and space efficiency. The apparatus has a two-part frame which clips together to suspend a mesh screen for storing a variety of hook-type or loop earrings, as well as accessory hooks. The apparatus further includes an arrangement of adjacently positioned foam pillows that are packed tightly together for holding various items of jewelry between the foam pillows. An arrangement of hooks on the frame allow for storage of bracelets, watches, small necklaces, rings and earrings. One or more posts on either side of the top of the frame allow for hanging of longer necklaces. The apparatus mounts to the inner side of a medicine cabinet door using built-in magnets or adhesive pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Susan DeMartino
  • Patent number: 8104634
    Abstract: A drain pan and drainage system is herein disclosed. The drain pan includes a basin with a wall mount connected to the basin. A drain hole is formed in a bottom surface of the basin. The drain pan also includes at least one side panel connecting the basin and the wall mount. The drainage system includes a wall, drain pan and water containing device. The water containing device is mounted to the drain pan and both are mounted to the wall. The water containing device and drain pan are mounted in such a way that the water containing device is at least partially enclosed by the drain pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventors: Matthew Scott Gregg, Franklin Shearwood Brizendine, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110303674
    Abstract: The new device uses a flexible container and a frame. The new device makes it possible to manipulate flexible food container and retain the structural properties needed to store food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Jordan Paul Tockey
  • Publication number: 20110266283
    Abstract: In one aspect, a storage system is disclosed. The storage system may include a base having a lower or accessory portion and an upper portion, wherein the lower portion has at least one lower projection extending outward from a front surface and wherein the upper portion has at least two upper projections extending outward from the front surface and spaced from the lower projection. The system may also include at least one accessory configured to engage the lower portion. The system further may include at least one shelf or cover configured to engage the two upper projections. In a further aspect, another storage system is disclosed, wherein the storage system may include a base having an upper ledge portion, wherein a portion of the upper ledge portion is spaced a predetermined distance from a wall. The base further may include a lower portion and an accessory portion between the upper ledge portion and the lower portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Richard J. ERNST, John P. GRIMM
  • Publication number: 20110226775
    Abstract: A system for the display of merchandise includes a vertically extending member defined by a pair of vertical rods spaced apart from one another and spanned by a plurality of horizontal rod segments. The system additionally includes first and second horizontally extending mounting structures. The first horizontally extending mounting structure is located proximate an upper end of the vertically extending member. The first horizontally extending mounting structure includes a first end for attachment to one of a vertically extending structure and a shelf. The second horizontally extending mounting structure is located proximate a lower end of the vertically extending member. The second horizontally extending mounting structure includes a first end for attachment to one of a vertically extending structure and a shelf. The system further includes a plurality of structures for the display and promotion of retail products suspended from the vertically extending member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: T.M. SHEA PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Shea
  • Publication number: 20110226774
    Abstract: According to certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a mountable enclosure is one that may be removably coupled to a stationary object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Trevis Russel Kurz, Christopher Hawker, Jessica Moreland, Christopher Trunek
  • Publication number: 20110174823
    Abstract: Toothbrush holder with disposable liner comprises a three-tiered support structure that is substantially easier to clean than conventional designs. The disks for both versions may be identical including a top portion with a plurality of apertures for inserting the handles of a plurality of toothbrushes. The toothbrushes may rest on the center disk and it may contain numerous small apertures resembling small funnel-like holes enabling the water to be drained onto the lower disk(s). A disposable liner pad with a small tab may be placed in the bottom disk. Users may lift up on the tab to remove and discard the used pad as often as they deem necessary. A new, replacement pad may then be placed in the disk. Also a horizontally or vertically mounted plastic container is included for storing the disposable pads which may comprise a kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Ivanilda Silva
  • Patent number: 7938363
    Abstract: An emergency opening device for an overhead locker with a housing and a lowerable shell includes a connecting element which is connectable to a retention system operatively coupling the housing to the lowerable shell. The emergency opening device also includes a locking device adapted to move from a locked position in which the locking device is coupled with the connecting element to an unlocked position in which the locking device is uncoupled from the connecting element to release the lowerable shell from the retention system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Anton Benkart, Tobias Gauggel, Oleg Graf, Michael Klug, Georg Schuon
  • Patent number: 7837055
    Abstract: An LNG full containment system is provided. The LNG system generally comprises a primary container, and a secondary container positioned around the primary container. The secondary container generally comprises a first end wall, a second end wall, and at least two side walls. At least one of the walls is fabricated from a plurality of prefabricated wall panels. Each of the wall panels is fabricated from a combination of concrete and steel. The wall panels are preferably prefabricated offsite, and then transported to the construction site where they are adjoined together in end-to-end fashion to form walls. A method for constructing a full containment LNG system is also provided. In one embodiment, walls and a roof for a secondary container are assembled, but leaving an end open. At least one primary tank is brought into the secondary container. A second end wall is then erected to form the enclosure for the secondary container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Kailash C. Gulati, Thomas A. Ballard, Alexander V. Krimotat
  • Publication number: 20100236594
    Abstract: An integrated, portable shelter including a frame and at least two supports hingedly connected to the frame. The supports being movable between a storage position and a support position, where in the support position, the frame is positioned above an underlying support surface. The shelter also includes a bottom wall supported by the frame, a peripheral wall structure connected to the frame, where the peripheral wall structure includes a front wall, a rear wall and at least two sidewalls and the front wall defines an opening, and a top wall connected to the peripheral wall structure. The peripheral wall structure and the top wall define an interior space. The shelter further includes a front panel hingedly connected to the front wall. The front panel is movable between an open position away from the front wall and a closed position adjacent to the front wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Ralph E. Hammann
  • Patent number: 7614825
    Abstract: A modular dike assembly includes strut and corner members that may be interconnected to form a barrier or dike wall surrounding a primary container. The strut members are stackable for convenience in transporting the system and an alignment web is provided for defining the interior perimeter of the closed barrier or dike wall and to secure assembled members together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Polystar Incorporated
    Inventor: David G. Kroger
  • Publication number: 20090071963
    Abstract: A trash containing device having a sealing lid that is automatically opened for use and an apparatus and method of mounting thereof that facilitates easy convenient access thereto for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: RONALD H. JOHNSON, Robin S. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7485830
    Abstract: An automatic cooking device of the present invention comprises a rotating body and a cooking vessel that can regulate and control cooking processes. The rotating body is connected to a fixed structure, and the cooking vessel is attached on top of the rotating body. The automatic cooking device further utilizes integrated rotating devices, the cooking vessel and several driving motors to perform 3-dimensional movement including rotation, vibration, expanding and contracting motions, swinging or a combination of these motions. The automatic cooking device of the present invention is designed in such that it is simple to use and cost effective yet imparts meals cooked therein with the taste and flavor of food cooked traditionally. In other words, the automatic cooking device can cook various meals rapidly without impairing in quality of taste and flavor of the food. The automatic cooking device also can be used to prepare different meals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Volks Robot Taiwan Corp.
    Inventor: Tsanyao Jeremy Wang
  • Publication number: 20080083755
    Abstract: An under counter storage and dispensing device for dry flowable consumables is disclosed. The storage dispenser is comprised of a mounting plate adapted for attachment to the underside of a wall kitchen cabinet, a central compartment connected to the mounting plate and configured for storage and dispensing of a dry flowable consumable. The storage dispenser is further comprised of compartments adjacent to the central compartment, which are configured for storage and retrieval of condiments and/or accessories for the dry flowable consumable, e.g. sugar packets, stirrers, filters. These adjacent compartments are also connected to the mounting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventor: Jerry Dwight Bush
  • Patent number: 7263793
    Abstract: An emergency information storage assembly includes a housing that has a back wall, a front wall and a peripheral wall extending between and is attached to the front and back walls. The peripheral wall has a peripheral break therein so that a first portion of the housing selectively separable from a second portion of the housing. A panel has a size and shape configured to be selectively positioned in the housing. A wall surface has a doorway extending therethrough. The housing is positioned adjacent to the doorway and a plurality of fasteners is extended through the back wall and into the wall surface so that the back wall is attached to the wall surface. Personal emergency information is placed on the panel and the panel is position in the housing so that emergency personnel may retrieve it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventor: Christian J. Van't Hof
  • Patent number: 7225940
    Abstract: A device for protecting the surface of homes and surrounding soil from heating oil spillage during the filling process of a heating oil tank that is stored inside of or underneath the home. The device catches any spilled oil thereby protecting the home and preventing contamination of the surrounding soil. Traditional heating oil tanks must be refilled on a regular basis, usually via a fill tube that extends from the tank through an exterior wall of the home. Some spillage usually occurs during each filling procedure, causing cosmetic and environmental problems. The present device solves this problem by providing a device that protects the home and surrounding soil by catching any oils that spills during filling. It does so by providing an aluminum device, in the preferred embodiment, that covers the fill neck and vent line, and provides a basin in which the spilt oil can be caught.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Jorge R. Almeida