Separate Support Means Secured To Wall Patents (Class 220/481)
  • Patent number: 11420024
    Abstract: A drainage tubing management device is provided. The drainage tubing management device generally comprises a body including a planar field, and having plural pairs of spaced-apart protrusions extending from said field, each pair of protrusions sized to accept flexible drainage tubing therebetween, wherein pairs of the protrusions are arranged in at least first and second rows such that drainage tubing may be retained with respect to said body along the first and second rows, at least one aperture in said body, and a securement mechanism comprising one or more of (a) a post having a longitudinal axis, said post being insertable through within said aperture and having a terminal flange occluding passage of said post through said aperture, said post being sufficiently rigid to support said body and (b) a flexible hanging strap insertable through said aperture and having a terminal flange occluding passage of said strap through said aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Medline Industries, LP
    Inventors: Connor Feeney, Andrew J. Mills
  • Patent number: 10869563
    Abstract: A product displaying holder system is configured to be removably coupled to a surface of a component. The product displaying holder system includes a retaining bracket having a longitudinal main beam and one or more securing mounts. Holder channels are formed through the longitudinal main beam. One or more product holders are removably coupled to the retaining bracket. Each product holder includes a bracket-mating stud that is retained within one of holder channels. The holder channels allow the product holder(s) to be selectively positioned at different locations along the main beam. One or more securing assemblies are coupled to the securing mount(s). The securing assemblies are configured to securely couple the product displaying holder system to the surface of the component. In at least one embodiment, the securing mount(s) are perpendicular to the main beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: iSee Store Innovations, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Steven Allen Brenner, Mark Schaefer, Sesha Madireddi, Rushil Eaga
  • Patent number: 10583853
    Abstract: A secure package delivery system comprises a lockable container configured for securement to a movable door or exterior wall of a building structure. The container includes a walled body and openable lid. A vertically and horizontally adjustable dolly handle assembly is slideably coupled to a rear of the body and operable to form an adjustable gap for receiving a portion of the door to trap and secure the container in place. The handle assembly is lockable in place to the container and in vertical position by a crank mechanism operated via a lever. The container further includes a movable securement aperture in the handle assembly and wall pin which permits securing the container to a wall via operation of handle assembly and crank mechanism. A movable latch operated by the crank mechanism secures the wall pin in the securement aperture to prevent removal of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Inventors: John Brilhante, Michael Donnelly
  • Patent number: 10486575
    Abstract: This invention includes portable trash receptacles that can be used by vehicle occupants to dispose of garbage when in an automobile, truck, boat, airplane, or other vehicle. Embodiments of the invention can be used to store other things, such as toys, papers, or snacks. Embodiments of the invention are designed to take up unused space in the vehicle, and also the embodiments are designed to be adjustable in size, to fit any vehicle. Some embodiments of the invention also include a roll-top lid, and other embodiments are made of clear material, so that the user can see their contents. Still other embodiments include side compartments, to make them multifunctional. Embodiments contain modifications such as liners, making them easier to clean. The invention also includes a method for vehicle occupants to dispose of trash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Inventor: Eddie Lawrence Cressy
  • Patent number: 10450133
    Abstract: A trash can includes a can body, a trash bag being in use and arranged in the can body, a trash inlet formed in the upper part of the can body, an upper cover for sealing or opening the trash inlet, a support frame being arranged in the can body and including a through hole, and spare trash bags being continuously stacked and then sleeving the outer side of the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Inventor: Huizhen Chen
  • Patent number: 10101119
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a mounting dock to receive and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example). The dock includes a substantially planar mount portion having two substantially planar surfaces opposite to each other and a plurality of side edges. The substantially planar mount portion includes an entry edge on a first side edge and a grip portion on a second side edge. The dock includes at least one hard mount base configured to temporarily or permanently couple the hard mount component to a selected surface in a variety of configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: TEDDER INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Timothy Treto, Jacob Shearer
  • Patent number: 10029833
    Abstract: A quickly-sealing cover having a cover body matched with a cup body or bottle body, in which the lower end of cover body is partially embedded. The outer wall at the lower end is equipped with an inward-retracted bevel edge, forming a wedge-shaped opening surrounding the lower end. Below the cover body a push pedal is flexibly installed on which a sealing ring is equipped. The upper edge of the sealing ring is opposite the wedge-shaped opening. The upper edge of the sealing ring is embedded into the wedge-shaped opening when the push pedal moves upward. This achieves a perfect sealing effect between cover body and cup body or bottle body. The cover is firmly attached to the mouth edge of cup body or bottle body due to static friction force increased, without screw connection, thus the mouth edge may be in any form in addition to circle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NINGBO EASY HOUSEWARE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yabin Zhang
  • Patent number: 9938045
    Abstract: A waste-disposal device for use with a bag unit of the type having an annular component from which a free end of tube extends to form a bag. The waste-disposal device comprises a bin having an open top end for accessing an inner cavity of the bin. A support is in the bin adjacent to the open top end and adapted to support the annular component of the bag unit for waste to be received in the bag of the bag unit extending in the inner cavity of the bin, by passing through a central opening thereof. A closing mechanism comprises a door pivotally connected to the support by at least one pivot and an abutment surface in the bin, a pivot axis of the at least one pivot being located at a same height or higher than a bottommost edge of the annular component of the bag unit when received in the support and when the bin has a bottom thereof on the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL REFILLS COMPANY LTD
    Inventor: Michel Morand
  • Patent number: 9064434
    Abstract: A beverage container and object holder apparatus, and installation method, for use in conjunction with a preexisting airplane cabin window frame assembly for use preferably by passengers located in a window seat. The holder apparatus is mountable and dismountable from an airplane cabin window frame assembly utilizing preexisting window shade U-shaped slide channels located within an airplane cabin window frame assembly. Each holder apparatus is comprised of one or more receptacles, with optional attachable upper ends, where each receptacle and/or upper end has an opening for receiving a beverage container or other objects. The various holder apparatus embodiments provide for selective holder apparatus utilization based on the number of receptacles and proximity of an airplane cabin window to the location of a passenger window seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Inventor: Donald Wilson Alford
  • Patent number: 8998019
    Abstract: A system for storing bags adjacent to or within a container with which the bags will be used includes a bag bundle holding assembly, attached to or held adjacent the container and a bag bundle. The bag bundle includes a plurality of bags held in a bundle. The bag bundle is removably coupleable to the holding assembly adjacent to or within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Greg Ingersoll
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8910498
    Abstract: The lockout cabinet can comprise a body with a front opening circumscribed by a front edge, and a rear wall recessed from the front edge, for receiving lockout equipment, a first side laterally opposite a second side, and a tab extending from the first side, passed the front edge, and having a plurality of shackle engagement apertures interspaced from one another in an orientation parallel to an adjacent portion of the front edge; and a door matching the shape of the front opening, being hingedly connected to the second side of the body and having a slot shaped and positioned for the tab to extend through it when the door is closed, with the plurality of shackle engagement apertures on a side of the door opposite the body, able to receive a corresponding plurality of padlock shackles for preventing subsequent unauthorized opening of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: 6251374 Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Saucier, Sylvain DeschĂȘnes
  • Patent number: 8910820
    Abstract: A life safety assembly includes an attachment stud configured to attach to a surface, and a life safety device that is mountable on the attachment stud. The life safety device has a receptacle configured to receive and interlock with the attachment stud to mount the life safety device with respect to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: UTC Fire & Security Corporation
    Inventor: Jason Michael Sharpe
  • 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: 8807376
    Abstract: An organizing and storage container especially constructed for use by medical facility patients in which they may store personal items adjacent to their beds, chairs, etc. wherein the container is mounted to such bed, chair, etc. in an elevated position and is free to assume a horizontal position irrespective of the position of the bed, chair and which container is specifically constructed to both protect the contents from bacterial infection but to remind the patient of the continued need to do so.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventors: Patricia M. Mastors, Joseph C. Cacciola, Dana Chicca
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20120293056
    Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator. A door basket is disposed vertically movable along guide slots defined in a back surface of the door for selectively opening or closing a storage. The door basket a basket body receiving goods, a basket support on which the basket body is detachably disposed, a stopping lever fixing the basket support to a position corresponding to one of a plurality of fixing grooves vertically spaced apart from each other in the bask surface of the door, and an elastic member applying an elastic force to the stopping lever so that the stopping lever is maintained in a state where the stopping lever is inserted into one of the fixing grooves. Thus, the door basket may be more easily adjusted in position, and also, the goods may be more easily taken in or out of the door basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: Jiwon Kim
  • Patent number: 8220628
    Abstract: A storage assembly houses a defibrillator and enables would-be users to quickly (1) identify the defibrillator location and (2) carry the housed defibrillator to a user site. The storage assembly comprises a cover structure, a mounting assembly, and a defibrillator-restraining assembly. The cover structure comprises an open back, a closed front, a cover wall extending from the front to the back, a heart-shaped transverse cross-section. The cover wall spaces the front from the back and has a transverse periphery thereby defining a space sufficient to receive and house the defibrillator. The mounting assembly removably mounts the cover structure to a support wall, and the defibrillator-restraining assembly removably restrains the defibrillator as received within the cover structure. The cover structure may be nested with at least one additional cover structure for reducing space necessary for storage and the like. An optional alarm may be outfitted with the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventors: Keith W. Hochhalter, Michael T. Seiler
  • Publication number: 20100230412
    Abstract: A life safety assembly includes an attachment stud configured to attach to a surface, and a life safety device that is mountable on the attachment stud. The life safety device has a receptacle configured to receive and interlock with the attachment stud to mount the life safety device with respect to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: UTC Fire & Security Corporation
    Inventor: Jason Michael Sharpe
  • Patent number: 7500684
    Abstract: A catering assembly for use with an aircraft or train includes a wall (1) provided with a multiplicity of slots (2) running in the vertical direction with undercuts as well as a multiplicity of essentially block-shaped modules (6) with runners (14) on the rear that can be accommodated in the undercut slots (2), the cross-sectional shape of which, viewed in the horizontal plane, corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the undercut slots (2), viewed in the horizontal plane. The catering assembly furthermore includes lifting elements for raising or lowering the module (6), the runners (14) of which have been accommodated in a the undercut slot (2), over the wall. It is preferable if the slots (2) are widened in places (15) such that a runner (14) can be inserted here in the horizontal direction so as then to hook into the undercut slot (2) after being moved vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.
    Inventors: Laurentius Petrus Joseph Van Loon, Joost Cornelis Geluk
  • Publication number: 20080302744
    Abstract: A device, system, and method for storage and display of articles, such as loose articles for use or sale, including a bin having a body, at least a portion of which is translucent or transparent, that allows for close-proximity arrangement, and easy rearrangement, of two or more bins while maintaining ease of retrieval of articles stored and displayed therein, and while allowing visual inspection of the contents of bins so arranged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: David Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20080230539
    Abstract: A molded plastic mixing station housing for mixing water and chemical for car wash applications comprises a generally right hexahedron having a deep top recess which visually divides the housing into parallel spaced apart towers. A cylindrical mixing reservoir is recessed into the front of the housing such that a Hyrominder can be mounted in the top recess to overlie the open top of the mixing reservoir. A stand-off welt wraps around the entire housing just below the vertical center line to provide a stand-off feature for both wall mounting as well as the mounting of a control panel on one of the side surfaces of the housing. Mounting bracket slots are provided in the four upper corners of the housing for both wall mounting and control panel mounting. A deep recess runs down the back side to provide space for an overflow tube. The housing is preferably rotocast from high density polyethylene and may be color coded to match with the supply for a particular chemical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: Belanger, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
  • Patent number: 7386896
    Abstract: An accessory device for a spa has a top surface and a side wall. The spa includes an upper surface portion having an inner edge and outer edge. The upper surface portion is adapted to extend outwardly from an exterior perimeter of an top surface of a spa when positioned thereon. A least one flange portion extends inwardly from said inner edge of the upper surface. The flange member is adapted to be removably attached to the top surface of the spa. At least one support portion extends downwardly from the upper surface portion and has an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner wall is adapted to rest upon and be supported by a side wall of said spa when positioned thereon. The upper surface may function as a tray for holding objects in a location accessible to persons in the spa or may have a cavity formed therein which forms a bucket for holding objects in a location accessible to persons in the spa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventor: Wade Spicer
  • Patent number: 7318522
    Abstract: The invention concerns two distinct components related to dental hygiene. The first is a dental hygiene carrying case that has been specially designed to hold various dental supplies. The second part of the invention is a holster unit that is used to support (hold) the carrying case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Donna Kay Adam
  • Patent number: 7299667
    Abstract: A vault assembly generally comprises a lock box, an anchor bracket, and a locking member. The lock box includes a mounting wall having a plurality of outward extending hooks arranged in a spaced pattern and a locking opening. The anchor bracket includes a panel for attachment of the lock box including one or more locking openings and a plurality of joining openings for receiving the hooks. The locking member is disposed in the box and includes a locking shaft for insertion in the locking openings and a locking flange on the end to prevent withdrawal. The lock box mounting wall can be attached in a plurality of positions to either side of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Inventor: Masoud S. Miresmaili
  • Patent number: 7108154
    Abstract: An apparatus for assisting an individual in installing shoe coverings. The apparatus comprises a shoe covering casing and an outer casing in which the shoe covering casing is placed. A plurality of shoe coverings are placed within the shoe covering casing and are mounted so that an individual merely needs to place their foot down into the shoe covering casing and move their foot forward, causing a shoe covering to envelop the foot (preferably with a shoe on it). A mounting mechanism within the shoe covering casing continually sets the top shoe covering on the stack of shoe coverings into a position readily capable of accepting shoes so that the shoe coverings can easily envelop these shoes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Dennis Thompson
  • Patent number: 6986422
    Abstract: An index card (10) holding device (12) to be attached to the surface of an object in a very convenient location which can be used to keep notes and record ideas when they are needed. The device allows the outer card being held to be in full view to the user. The outer end caps (18) are closely connected to the middle spacers (16) which are closely connected to the inner flat plate (14) in manner which creates a slot for holding 5 to 20 index cards (10) while allowing the cards to be removed and replaced easily. The thickness of the cards (10) being held creates the holding pressure against the inner flat plate piece (14) and the outer end caps (18). The shape of the middle spacers (16) prevents the cards from sliding out the back of the device. The present invention is attached to a surface by means of pressure sensitive adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Donald Jeffrey Boatwright
  • Patent number: 6962272
    Abstract: A surface mounted dispensing system includes a bracket having a circular flange and a central hub protruding therefrom with a hub including threads thereon. A bottle is providing having a flat back with a circular embossment for receiving the flange and the hub. The embossment includes a depth for enabling the flat back to flushly contact a surface supporting the flange. The embossment includes a grooved central recess for engaging a hub in order that rotation of the bottle in one direction causes the bottle to be secured to the bracket and rotation in an opposite direction causes release of the bottle from the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Gerenraich Family Trust
    Inventor: Claude W. LeBlond
  • Patent number: 6905022
    Abstract: A holder for disposable medical suction tubes, common referred to as Yankauer suction tubes. The holder is adapted with a back panel for attachment to a vertical surface, an in particular, to an equipment column of the type commonly found in medical facilities such as an emergency treatment room. The holder is adapted to receive the sterile packaging of the Yankauer suction tube through a central bore in a supporting bracket affixed perpendicular to the back panel. A base plate secured perpendicular to the back panel below the supporting bracket provides a rest for the sterile packaging and suction tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Inventor: Scott Horrell
  • Patent number: 6877603
    Abstract: The present application discloses a storage case/hanger combination that enables a storage case for storing relatively thin articles to be hung for display while still enabling the case to be opened for permitting users to inspect the case. The combination comprises a storage case including a pair of cover portions interconnected for movement relative to one another between a closed position closing an interior space of the case and an open position opening an interior space of the case. A plurality of pages are mounted within the interior space of the case. Each of these pages includes at least one pocket for receiving a relatively thin article therein. The pages may be configured to receive various thin articles, including but not limited to, CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, collectible cards (e.g., sports cards), stamps, etc. The combination also includes a hanger for hanging the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul F. Qualkenbush
  • Patent number: 6808090
    Abstract: A container and support for supporting the container on a wall or other vertical structure. The support has a flexible disk housed within a rigid shell having central opening. A stem protrudes from the disk through the shell opening. A handle is movably coupled to a distal portion of the stem to move between a first and a second position. The movement from the first to the second position causes a force on the stem distorting the flexible disk causing a supporting vacuum between the disk and any contiguous wall. The handle includes an edge for engaging a cooperating portion of a container when the handle is in the second position. The container has a tubular body with a closed bottom and an open top through which any contents of the container can be dispensed. A closure secured to the open top controls the dispensing of the container contents. The tubular body of the container includes a pocket having at least one rim shaped to cooperate with the handle to hold the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventor: Oeyvind Pedersen
  • Patent number: 6732879
    Abstract: A device for the hanging of screw-top bottles and tubes such as shampoo bottles and toothpaste tubes on a shower curtain rod, towel rod, storage rack, toothbrush rack or any other bar, rail or line. The device has threads on its bottom or lower section that screw to the top or neck of a shampoo bottle or tube and threads on its top or upper section that screw into the cap of the bottle or tube. The device also contains a hanger that hangs it over a rod or bar. The device allows bottles and tubes to be stored out of the way while still allowing for easy and safe access to the stored bottles and tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: David Hamann
  • Patent number: 6729493
    Abstract: A brake oil extractor includes a bottom base, oil storing tank and a cover. The bottom base is secured on a stationary object by bolts. The oil-storing tank has its polygonal wall correspondingly fitted in the polygonal engage groove of the bottom base. Thus, the cover can conveniently be turned open and separated from the oil storing tank for pouring out the brake oil inside the oil storing tank, able to avoid the brake oil leaking out or splashing over a user because of improperly holding the oil storing tank when turning open the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Jenn-Tzong Chen
  • Patent number: 6722501
    Abstract: A package assembly including a housing that has an attachable portion and a manually removable portion. Also included is a length of attachment strip material having opposite major surfaces defined by stretch release adhesive extending between its opposite ends. The length of attachment strip material has a first part adhered along the outer surface of the attachable portion of the housing, and a second part extending from one end of the first part; and that second part of the length of attachment strip material is disposed to restrict adhesion between it and a planar surface to which the first part of the length of attachment strip material is adhered to support the housing along that surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael D. Hamerski, Ronald C. Johansson
  • Patent number: 6698607
    Abstract: A shipping box or platform having a bottom with rails extending outwardly from the sides thereof adjacent the bottom is locked down onto the floor of an aircraft by a pair of spaced apart elongated locking members mounted on the floor. The distance between the locking members limits the width of the bottom of the shipping box or platform. In order to increase the size of the box or platform, the side walls extend outwardly beyond the width of the bottom. The lockdown rails are thus recessed beneath the side walls of the box or platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventor: James Brennan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6604628
    Abstract: A wet tissue container (10) includes a container body (11), a lid (23) supported for turning on the container body (11) and a bottom wall (12) hermetically closing the open lower end of the container body (11). A rubber plate (50) is extended between the container body (11) and the lid (23). The wet tissue container (10) is held by a container holder (1). The container holder (1) has a back part (2) on which the bottom wall (12) is seated, guide parts (3, 4) of an L-shaped cross section that engage edge parts (12a, 12b) of the bottom wall (12) and edge parts (14a, 14b) of a flange (14) formed on the container body (11). A support part (5) to be inserted in a slot formed in a toilet paper holder (7) is connected to the back part (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Uni-Charm Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshikazu Tanaka, Takeshi Bando, Hiroki Ishikawa, Emiko Inoue, Masaho Hayashi, Hiroshi Uematsu, Norikazu Shinogi, Toshihiko Uenishi
  • Publication number: 20030146220
    Abstract: An animal feed apparatus comprises in combination, a circular container having a peripheral sidewall closed by a bottom panel, and at a top end outwardly extending with an integral lip. An interior surface of the sidewall is formed with an inwardly directed slope, and a lid provides an annular lip having a pair of annular, outwardly facing and outwardly extending, spaced apart ribs positioned for intimate frictional contact with the sloped sidewall of the container and adapted for vacuum engagement with the container so as to seal an interior space of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventor: Kamaljit S. Kaura
  • Patent number: 6520367
    Abstract: A article dispensing container for dispensing articles from a container that protects the articles prior to dispensing and is easily and conveniently mountable on a vertical support. The article dispensing container includes a dispensing container for dispensing articles, the receptacle comprises a lower portion which has a cavity and an upper opening, and an upper lid portion which is pivotally coupled to the lower portion adjacent to the upper opening of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Vlastimil Piroch
  • Patent number: 6431386
    Abstract: A corner bucket for storing items within a bathing unit. The caddy includes a substantially L-shaped bucket to fit in a corner and a bracket for hanging the bucket. The bracket includes bracket portions for each of the walls which may be secured using fasteners or suction cups. The bracket includes hooks which are received by corresponding openings in the bucket such that the bucket detachably hangs from the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Zenith Products Corp.
    Inventors: James A. Hofman, Paul H. Winter, Paul Wojtowicz
  • Publication number: 20020053570
    Abstract: Refuse bin with tiltable lid comprises a support member (1) to be secured at a fixed point spaced from the ground, and an upperly open refuse container (2) of virtually vertical longitudinal axis removably coupled to said support member on a transverse horizontal swing axis (333) such as to enable the container to automatically occupy a predetermined substantially erect non-use position in which it is closed by a respective lid, the lid being hinged to said support member on a horizontal axis (222) parallel to the preceding and being linked to the container in such a manner as to be opened and closed when said container swings about its swing axis in the direction in which it moves away from said substantially erect position, and in the opposite direction, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Applicant: STIL CASA S.N.C. DI MARCHESELLI ANGELO & C.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Marcheselli, Maurizio Marcheselli
  • Patent number: 6315141
    Abstract: A shipping box having a bottom with rails extending outwardly from the sides thereof adjacent the bottom is locked down onto the floor of an aircraft by a pair of spaced apart elongated locking members mounted on the floor. The distance between the locking members limits the width of the bottom of the shipping box. In order to increase the size of the box, the side walls extend outwardly beyond the width of the bottom. The lockdown rails are thus recessed beneath the side walls of the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventor: James Brennan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6261616
    Abstract: A microwavable food packaging system includes a tray formed from a base and a sidewall extending from the base which sidewall terminates in a free edge. The base and sidewall define an interior cavity. The free edge defines a tray opening. The base has a raised button extending into the cavity. A sleeve surrounds the tray. The sleeve includes a front panel having a display surface and is disposed adjacent to the tray opening and a rear panel disposed adjacent to the base. The sleeve adjacent to the base extends outwardly to form a leg upon which the sleeve and tray can be upstandingly placed. The tray is adapted to receive food pouches within the cavity. The raised button stabilizes the center of gravity of the food packaging system when the food packaging system is placed in an upstanding position on the leg. Advantageously, at least one food pouch disposed in the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Bordon Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Rodney J. Simpson, Kamal N. Aboshamaa
  • 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: 6161689
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for safely storing and transporting saw blades 18 and related tools 34 for installation thereof. The present invention discloses a flat base plate 12 having a spindle 40 centrally located which has threaded fasteners 14 on both sides of the flat plate 12 so that saw blades 18 can be fastened onto both the front and rear face of the base plate 12. The base plate 12 also discloses spacers 22 on its rear side which serve to space the plate away from an object 48 upon which it is mounted. The plate 12 is also equipped with a tool holder 26 attached thereto which provides a compartment 30 for installation tools 34 to mount the blade onto the piece of machinery upon which the blades 18 are to be used. The base plate 12 also provides a carrying handle 24 for easily carrying the base plate 12 and saw blades 18 from one location to another. The present invention also discloses an upper and lower mounting bracket 50, 52 upon which the base plate 12 can be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Inventor: Frederick C Reithel
  • Patent number: 6135305
    Abstract: A cigarette litter bin is provided that includes a mounting element and a receiver element. The receiver is in use, attached to the mounting element by a number of projecting formations engaging with a number of apertures. A biasing means biases the receiver away from the mounting element. The advantage of the bin is that it is faster to remove and replace the receiver from/onto the mounting element than know cigarette litter bins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Seton Limited
    Inventor: David William Brady
  • Patent number: 6102349
    Abstract: A holder for securing a pail provided with a handle to a wall of a stable includes a channel bracket adapted for fastening to the support and including a vertical member, at least two substantially parallel lateral members spaced from each other and extending laterally continuously from the vertical member, at least the uppermost lateral member being provided with an aperture. The holder also includes a locking rod that, when passed from the top through the aperture in the uppermost lateral member, confines the handle of a pail supported by the channel bracket. At least one of the channel bracket and the locking rod further includes an elongate portion closely spaced to the inner side wall of the pail and sufficiently long to extend within the pail substantially to its bottom. An assembly for use in feeding or watering an animal includes a pail and the described holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Inventor: Richard L. Hall
  • Patent number: 6070721
    Abstract: A display case for simultaneously displaying a phonograph album and record includes a shallow rectangular open topped base tray having a width to receive an album and a length to receive the album and at least a portion of a phonograph record. A support post projects from the bottom of the tray to support and position the record in the case at the end of the tray opposite the album preferably with a portion of the record inserted into an open side of the album. A hinged transparent cover is mounted on the tray to cover the album and record, and a latch is proved to releasably retain the cover in a closed position. Hanger brackets may be mounted on the back of the tray for hanging the case on a wall for displaying the album and record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Inventor: Richard J. Levitan
  • Patent number: 5947322
    Abstract: A multiple-purpose container including: a cup-like container having at least a groove longitudinally formed in a side wall of the container; a convertible tray detachably securable on an upper portion of the container having a central opening and a plurality of holes formed in the tray; and a hanger member fixed on a wall of a building, a table, a car and a fixture and having an extension formed on the hanger member to be slidably engageable with the groove recessed in the container, whereby upon coupling of the container on the hanger member, the container will serve as an ash tray, a pen holder, a cup, a flower vase or a garbage container; and upon uncoupling of the container from the hanger member, the container will be free moved or handled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Inventor: Chin-Huan Ho
  • Patent number: 5918762
    Abstract: A secure installing system for mounting a container on a frame member, with ease of access to the container. The installing system is appropriate for use in a medical environment such as a hospital. The frame member may be a shelf bracket, or a cabinet for housing a medical waste container, and may be mounted to a wall. A container such as a glove box holder is installed on the frame member. The container may have a dispenser opening providing ready access to materials such as tissues or surgical gloves. The container is securely mounted to the frame member using a hook and snap arrangement and may be disengaged from the frame member in order to exchange stored materials such as tissues or surgical gloves. The hook and snap arrangement protect against accidental dislodging of the container from the frame member, thereby preventing possible contamination of stored materials. Frame members that are shelf brackets may support two containers each.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Graphic Controls Corporation
    Inventors: Rodolfo Gaba, Michael Griffin, Ignaty Gusakov, Ruane S. Jeter, Gordon H. Marsh
  • Patent number: 5870969
    Abstract: A feeding apparatus for feeding livestock. The apparatus includes a feed container having an upper opening. The container has two projecting lips extending along portions of a perimeter surrounding the upper opening. A sliding cover has two retaining channels formed thereon. The projecting lips of the container are configured to slidably engage within the retaining channels of the cover in an interlocking configuration to prevent removal of the cover other than by sliding. The cover may be a solid lid member or a creep feeder cage having passages formed therein. A pair of blocking tabs are secured to the cover at proximal ends of the projecting lips to block the cover from sliding beyond a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Inventor: Trent Boyce