Container Pivotally Attached Patents (Class 220/478)
  • Patent number: 11466861
    Abstract: A mobile kitchen unit includes a storage container, a first module, and a second module. The first module can include a sink for receiving water. The first module can be positioned within the storage container and mounted on a first set of rails such that it can slide at least partially out from the storage container. The second module can have a stove and propane tank in one example. The second module can be positioned within the first module and mounted on a second set of rails such that the second module can slide at least partially out from the first module. In one example, the first and second modules are independently slidable with respect to one another. In an example, the second module can fit substantially within the first module with the stove and propane tank still attached to the second module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Nomad Kitchen Company LLC
    Inventor: Samuel Hirscher Gross
  • Patent number: 11363761
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided. There is a substantially rectangular frame having a plurality of corners with a light panel that is secured to the frame. Brackets a first opening are secured to each corner. Mounting members are secured to the brackets. The mounting members have: a first body; a second and third aligned openings formed in the first body; a fourth opening formed in the first body; and a plurality of second bodies, where each second body extends from the bottom face of the first body. Also, each second body includes a front and a rear, wherein the front of each second body is at least partially set back from the front face of the first body, and wherein the rear of each second body is substantially aligned with the rear face of the first body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Inventor: Robert V. Neuhoff, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10054294
    Abstract: A light fixture covering assembly for attachment to differently sized square light fixture boxes, the assembly incorporating a “T” plate having a column and lateral arms having a length equal to a side length of a largest square light fixture box, wherein the ends of the “T” plate's arms form frangible tabs having lengths equal to one-half of the difference of the side length of the largest box and a side length of a smaller box; and incorporating a rectangular plate formed wholly with the “T” plate's column, the rectangular plate having a lateral dimension matching dimensions of the smaller box, and having a longitudinal dimension equal to the small box's dimension less the height of the “T” plate's arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Lonnie Owens
  • Patent number: 9487156
    Abstract: A holding frame is to be arranged behind a vehicle window, and is to receive and hold a sensor device. The holding frame has guideways to receive and guide holding elements of the sensor device, and devices to produce a force on the sensor device substantially in a direction along the guideways. The combination of the holding frame and the sensor device forms a sensor arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Henryk Frenzel, Vinzenz Jeremias Sauerer, Thomas Augustin
  • Patent number: 9452882
    Abstract: A debris receptacle is removably attachable to an edge or lip of a work surface. A debris receiving volume defined by a bottom surface and a rear panel is disposed between lower clamp arms that extend under a work surface and are biased toward upper clamp arms that extend over the work surface. Springs disposed within concentric columns that are coupled to the lower and upper clamp arms provide a biasing force, which urges the lower clamp arms toward the upper clamp arms to removably secure the debris receptacle to the edge of the work surface. The debris receptacle is thus mounted to receive debris swept from the work surface through a gap defined between the rear panel and the edge of the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventor: Mark Buerk
  • Publication number: 20140271098
    Abstract: A bracket mount for a disposal bin includes a vertical support plate for engaging a vertical structure, such as a wall or washroom partition; a bin plate for engaging the disposal bin, wherein the bin plate and the vertical support plate are pivotally engaged; and a cover stilt for supporting the cover the disposal bin in an opened position. The bracket mount may be provided as part of a container assembly including a bin and a cover, wherein when the bin plate with the bin attached thereto is positioned proximal to the vertical support plate, the cover is pivotal to cover and uncover the open end of the bin, and when the bin plate with the bin attached thereto is pivoted outwardly from the vertical support plate, the cover stilt is pivotable outwardly from the vertical support plate to support the cover in an open position relative to the bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Xela Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Todd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak
  • Patent number: 8763840
    Abstract: A litter receptacle system, including: a support frame; a container for receiving and storing litter; a coupler; and a retention device; wherein the coupler rotatably couples the container to the support frame; the retention device is in communication with the support frame and the container; and the retention device is operable to releasably secure the container to the support frame, and a method of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Oliveri, Deirdre L. Dunphy, Robert Carl Martin, Lou Ellen Kregel, Michael S. Lachowski, Carol Elisabeth John
  • Patent number: 8584888
    Abstract: A debris receptacle is removably attachable to an edge or lip of a work surface. A receptacle portion of the device has vertically extending sides and defines a volume for receiving debris swept from the work surface. Panels with clamp arms that are configured to extend over a work surface are pivotally attached with pivot pins to each side of the receptacle portion. The pivot pins also secure helically coiled springs disposed in cavities formed within the sides. The springs provide a biasing force that urges the clamp arms toward clamp surfaces at each side of the receptacle portion, gripping an edge of a work surface. The debris receptacle is thus mounted to receive debris swept from the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: Mark Buerk
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8561960
    Abstract: A canopy mounting apparatus for use with a lawn tractor includes a housing having a bottom wall and side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall to define an interior area and an open top. The upstanding walls include opposed front and rear walls with opposed side walls connecting the front and rear walls. The housing rear wall is coupled to the lawn tractor rear framework. A support arm includes a first end pivotally coupled to the housing front wall and a second end releasably coupled to the housing front wall such that the support arm is movable between a stowed configuration when the support arm is coupled to the housing front wall and an extended configuration when the support arm is extended away from the housing front wall. A canopy holding member is coupled to the support arm and includes a configuration complementary to a canopy shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventor: Garland Sinclair
  • Patent number: 8127957
    Abstract: A suspended receptacle for at least one piece of dough has a base comprising two lateral retaining pins with which the base can be connected, so as to pivot about a pivot axis, to a conveyor element conveying a plurality of suspended receptacles of this type. A dough support element of the suspended receptacle has a support for the piece of dough. The dough support element is configured as an exchangeable insert which is detachably connected to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Neuenkirchener Maschinenfabrik Emil Kemper GmbH
    Inventors: Heinz Verfurth, Dieter Selker
  • 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: 7677407
    Abstract: A beverage holder device made from a flexible foldable cylindrically-shaped insulated sleeve with a longitudinal seam that includes a piping or welt material along said seam. The sleeve has an inside diameter sized to receive and hold a beverage container. An elongated bracket is mountable to a vertical surface. The sleeve has a foldable insulated bottom portion which is attached to the sleeve to prevent the beverage container from dropping through the sleeve. The bracket has a longitudinal channel and a corresponding opening therein with a closed bottom end and an opening at its upper end. The channel is sized to receive by sliding engagement therein the piping or welt material so that when the piping or welt material is slid into the channel starting from the channel's upper end, the piping or welt material and the sleeve are held in place by the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Christine M. Davis
  • Publication number: 20090212055
    Abstract: A litter receptacle system, including: a support frame; a container for receiving and storing litter; a coupler; and a retention device; wherein the coupler rotatably couples the container to the support frame; the retention device is in communication with the support frame and the container; and the retention device is operable to releasably secure the container to the support frame, and a method of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Oliveri, Deirdre L. Dunphy, Robert Carl Martin, Lou Ellen Kregel, Michael S. Lachowski, Carol Elisabeth John
  • Patent number: 7575125
    Abstract: A tray for exchanging items includes a receptacle defining a plurality of compartments including food, drink, and coinage compartments. An awning is mounted to the receptacle for covering the receptacle from weather events. A guide is mounted to the receptacle and extends upwardly to an upper portion of the awning. An extensible handle is pivotally coupled to the guide for selective movement between generally horizontal and vertical configurations. The handle supports the receptacle for loading in the vertical configuration and enables the receptacle to be extended to a consumer in a vehicle at a drive-through restaurant in the horizontal configuration. A lower portion of the guide is a completely open channel through which the handle may move between horizontal and vertical configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Inventor: Lonnie Bagley, Jr.
  • 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: 20080283531
    Abstract: A dispensing device comprising a housing having an upper loading chamber, a dispensing chamber located beneath the loading chamber and a gate means movable between a first, open position and second, closed position to allow selective communication of the loading chamber and the dispensing chamber, entry to the lower chamber being by means of door means, the device further comprising a locking means which prevents the door means from opening when the gate is in the open position and which prevents opening of the gate means, when the door means is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Stephan William Clarke
  • Patent number: 7434686
    Abstract: A surface-mountable storage system for an auto-injection device. The storage system includes a base and a cover. The base has a back surface adapted to be mounted to a generally vertical surface. A support structure secured to the base releasably holds an auto-injection device on end and adjacent the front surface. The cover has a free edge adapted to be substantially continuously adjacent the base. This allows the cover and base to substantially enclose the auto-injection device when the cover is in a closed position with respect to the base. The storage system also has a latch for securing the cover to the base to allow the cover to move between the closed position and an open position that presents the auto-injection device for removal from the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Prindle
  • Patent number: 7389910
    Abstract: A collection canister system having a front panel and a rear panel. The rear panel has top and bottom edges and side edges there between and forwardly extending sides. The front panel has top and bottom edges and side edges there between and rearwardly extending sides rotatably coupled to the sides of the rear panel. An opening is adjacent to the top of the front and rear panels for deposition of charitable contributions. A plurality of locks facilitate the securement of the contributions within the canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Inventor: Wayne Spencer
  • Patent number: 7246562
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a delivery door having anti-theft security means, more particularly to a door structure consists of a pair of casings, area adjustable mounting plate, hinge means and actuation means, which are installed on an entrance door or a window for delivering articles or products thereof. A delivery door installed on an entrance door or a window comprise an outer casing (4) and an inner casing (5) pivotally mounted on hinge means (3, 8, 9, 10), actuation means (12, 13, 15, 16) associated with the outer casing (4) and the inner casing (5) for opening and closing operation of casings and the mounting plate (6) having area adjustable means between the outer casing (4) and the inner casing (5) is characterized in that the mounting plate (6) is rotatable while in the transporting operation which securely controlled by the actuation means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Inventors: Jin-Kook Lee, Sung-Hae Lee
  • Patent number: 7185802
    Abstract: A collection canister system having a front panel and a rear panel. The rear panel has top and bottom edges and side edges there between and forwardly extending sides. The front panel has top and bottom edges and side edges there between and rearwardly extending sides rotatably coupled to the sides of the rear panel. An opening is adjacent to the top of the front and rear panels for deposition of charitable contributions. A plurality of locks facilitate the securement of the contributions within the canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Inventor: Wayne Spencer
  • Patent number: 6722315
    Abstract: The invention is a self-storing pet enclosure intended for use on a mounting wall outside of a pet door or window. In the stowed configuration, the enclosure is substantially flush with the mounting wall, making it well-suited for applications such as a recreational vehicle, travel trailer, tent trailer, or mobile home. In the deployed configuration, it provides at-will access for a pet to the enclosure, which, in one embodiment, is constructed primarily with wire-mesh panels. This gives the pet access to a well-ventilated, essentially outdoor area. The self-storing feature obviates the need for any additional storage space to keep the enclosure when not in use. The methods of deploying and stowing are simple and do not require any tools or complicated procedures, making the invention easily to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Inventor: Ron L. Sinor
  • Patent number: 6227400
    Abstract: An ashtray assembly ashtray assembly adapted to be fixedly mounted to a wall of a building having a tube-like ashtray with a projection and an alignment fin, a locking nut, and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket has an elongated vertical slot through it sized to receive the ashtray projection and a coaxial elongated slot on its back surface sized to receive the locking nut. An alignment slot is located on the top surface of the mounting bracket. The projection is inserted through the first elongated vertical slot from the front surface of the mounting bracket and the locking nut is positioned over the projection from the rear surface of the mounting bracket and into the second elongated vertical slot. The assembly is then mounted to a wall or structure. In use, the alignment fin is in the alignment slot to prevent rotation of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: Mark Paladino
  • Patent number: 6216908
    Abstract: A fuel sending unit for an off-road vehicle subject to upward impacts on a fuel tank of the vehicle. The fuel sending unit includes a cannister providing a reservoir for fuel. A frame for supporting the cannister in the fuel tank has legs which straddle the cannister. Side bars slidable vertically on the legs have horizontal pivot pins which pivotally support the cannister. The cannister is in the form of an elongated cylindrical body and is rotated to a vertical or upright position for insertion into the fuel tank. After insertion, the cannister is rotated to a horizontal position of use in which it is spaced a substantial distance above the bottom wall of the fuel tank. The legs are supported on the bottom wall of the fuel tank. The side bars are connected to the top wall of the fuel tank. Springs carried by the legs press upwardly on the side bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Robert B. Hutter, Donna M. Hale, Patrick T. Muldoon
  • Patent number: 6213332
    Abstract: An interface card holder plate holding down device mounting arrangement includes a holding down device pivoted to a locating frame at one side of an opening in the back panel of a computer case and adapted to hold down interface card holder plates on the locating frame, the holding down device having at least one hook adapted for hooking in a respective retaining hole on the back panel of the computer case to hold the holding down device in the close position, and a ribbed structure formed integral with the base frame and adapted to hold down interface card holder plates on the locating frame when the holding down device is closed on the opening of the back panel of the computer case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Enlight Corporation
    Inventor: Jian Ying Liau
  • Patent number: 5967359
    Abstract: A receptacle (1) which may contain food or drinks or may be a plant container, for example, is provided with an upright central locating tube (2) which is attached to an aperture in a recess (3) in its base and is mounted on e.g. a parasol pole (6) by means of a jubilee clip (5) which encircles and grips spring fingers (4) which extend from the bottom end of the locating tube. The above clamping arrangement is concealed within the recess (3) and hence the appearance is enhanced. In a further embodiment, the spring fingers are omitted and the locating tube is provided with apertures above and below the surrounding region of the base which enable the receptacle to be attached to the supporting pole by pegs or threaded fixing means and, when the receptacle is dismounted from the pole, function as drainage and/or ventilation holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventor: Bertram Mindell
  • Patent number: 5800027
    Abstract: A display case for displaying and dispensing promotional literature, business cards, and the like at unattended sites. The case has a flat base which is supported on one or two nails driven into a supporting environmental surface. The base has a rain hood for protecting papers contained within the display case. A transparent or translucent door is hinged at the bottom to the base, and inclines forwardly to reveal a first or principal pocket containing brochures and a second pocket supported in piggyback fashion on the first pocket. The door has a forwardly bent tab at the top for grasping the door when opening the same. Transparent or translucent nature of the door reveals brochures contained within the display case. The second pocket is smaller, and is preferably dedicated to containing business cards. The hinge is preferably a live hinge fabricated from an elastic material, so that the hinge urges the door into a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Inventor: Gary D. Dunn
  • Patent number: 5682932
    Abstract: A humidifier water bottle having an opening therein with a funnel shape to assist filling, the same opening also performs a valving function as to the water in the bottle which blocks the flow of water as the bottle is rotated from a horizontal position to a near vertical position whereupon the geometry of the opening allows the water to flow into the reservoir of the humidifier and maintain a constant level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Glen W. Ediger
  • Patent number: 5480058
    Abstract: A new and improved multi-purpose fold-down utility tray comprised of an upper panel having a hook and loop type fastener patch secured thereon. A plurality of adhesive strips are secured to the upper panel. The adhesive strips serve to secure the upper panel to a wall or flat surface. A lower panel is hingedly secured to the upper panel. The lower panel has a plurality of recessed compartments formed therein. The lower panel has a hook and loop type fastener secured thereon. The hook and loop type fastener cooperates with the hook and loop type fastener of the upper panel in a closed configuration. Contained in the device are two cords. Each of the two cords is secured to the upper panel and secured to the lower panel. The two cords serve to support the lower panel in a position perpendicular to the upper panel in an open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Inventor: Robert D. Hutchins
  • Patent number: 5477997
    Abstract: A device worn by a bricklayer for carrying bricks comprises a holder dimensioned to hold four bricks or more and, optionally, a belt with a detachable harness. The brick holder has a gap in front and in back for facilitating the grasping of the bricks or, alternatively, a plurality of spacing ribs to keep the bricks away from the interior of the holder so that the bricks can be grasped easily and removed. The holder may be attached to a belt through a belt loop or may include a swivel connection to enable the holder to pivot as necessary to prevent bricks from spilling. The holder is designed for use on the left or fight side of the bricklayer or both sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Inventor: Ervin E. Weatherly
  • Patent number: 5289940
    Abstract: A container is arranged with a central core support, with the core support having radially displaced vanes fixedly mounted relative to a central spine, wherein each vane fixedly mounts a floor and array of divider walls. The core support is mounted between front and rear walls, with the rear wall hingedly mounting a lid over each array of divider walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Inventor: David H. Wisenbaugh
  • Patent number: 5253752
    Abstract: This invention relates to a soap dish and in particular to one including an inclined platform; a seat fixedly mounted on the bottom of the inclined platform and having an iron plate thereon; a liquid container having a U-shaped member pivotally connected with the seat, the U-shaped member having thereon a magnet engageable with the iron plate of the seat; and a sponge received in the liquid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Inventor: Maan J. Jang
  • Patent number: 5249702
    Abstract: A beverage container includes a cylindrical container formed with a mounting bracket fixedly secured to a wall of the container for securement to a support plate portion, with the support plate portion including a mounting head received within the bracket. A modification of the invention includes a lid structure arranged to receive the cylinder formed with a matrix of apertures directed therethrough, with a saturated sponge including a nutrient fluid contained therewithin to permit the nutrient fluid to be directed into a surrounding drinking fluid within the container. A plurality of such nutrient cylinders are arranged for mounting within an associated support container arranged for transport by an individual in association with the drinking container of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Inventors: Kathy R. Topp, W. Lawrence Topp
  • Patent number: 5067626
    Abstract: A trash basket with a support which is designed to lock the basket in a normal upright position for receiving and holding trash, and to be unlocked so as to permit rotation for emptying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Inventor: Dov A. Leumi