Vertically Patents (Class 248/243)
  • Patent number: 8960612
    Abstract: A cable rack arm and support system suitable for underground power and communication service is made from a non-metallic polymer that will not rust or corrode. The cable rack arm is adapted for mounting to existing underground stanchions or for stanchions of a more modern design. Each cable rack arm is securely mounted to the stanchion. Each cable rack arm then supports one or more cables in cable rests or saddles molded atop the arm, thus keeping the cables accessibly organized in a manhole, tunnel or vault. Plastic cable ties may be used to secure the cables to the cable rack arms. Nonmetallic pins may also be used to secure the cable rack arms to the stanchions. The stanchions may be made of nonmetallic composite material that includes a fiberglass cross-layered knitted apertured mat for increased strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Underground Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald P. McCoy
  • Patent number: 8919715
    Abstract: A folding shelf holder is strong and folds easily. A wall side member has a pin as a rotational axis of a shelf side member relative to the wall side member and a rotation limiter limiting rotation of the shelf side member relative to the wall side member. The shelf side member has a long groove for inserting the pin of the wall side member. When the folded shelf side member is opened to be approximately orthogonal to the wall side member and the shelf side member is slid toward the wall side member and in a direction where the long groove extends, the shelf side member abuts, at a back side of the pin, to the rotation limiter of the wall side member, preventing rotation of the shelf side member relative to the wall side member. Then, the shelf side member cannot fold relative to the wall side member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Sugatsune Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masao Terada
  • Patent number: 8789803
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mailbox slider device that provides mailboxes of various widths to be slideably mounted along the horizontal portion of an existing mailbox support post. The device comprises a first base member and a second slideable member being attached using complimentary tongue and groove sliders, wherein the members include a recessed channel having a first and second channel stop that prevents separation of the two members at the base member distal end, while allowing separation and engagement of the members along the inward proximal end of the base member. A mailbox is secured to a support block, which then attaches to the upper surface of the second sliding member. The sliding member engages the base member from its proximal end, whereafter the base member is secured to the horizontal portion of a mailbox post to provide a readily extendable and retractable assembly for improved access for postal service workers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventors: James Richard Van Wingerden, Mary Ellen Van Wingerden
  • Patent number: 8789279
    Abstract: A scaffold assembly permits a single individual to install the assembly on an open stud wall. The assembly includes a horizontally oriented walkway supporting member, a vertically oriented rail support member, and a support unit extending from the walkway supporting member to the ground. An attachment assembly is connected to the walkway supporting member and includes a pair of rotatable members, one of which bears against the outer edges of a pair of adjacent studs and the other of which bears against the inner edges of the adjacent pair of studs in order to secure the scaffold assembly in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventors: W. Floyd Samons, Walter Thomas Campbell
  • Patent number: 8752296
    Abstract: A scaffold assembly permits a single individual to install the assembly on an open stud wall. The assembly includes a horizontally oriented walkway supporting member, a vertically oriented rail support member, and a support unit extending from the walkway supporting member to the ground. An attachment assembly is connected to the walkway supporting member and includes a pair of rotatable members, one of which bears against the outer edges of a pair of adjacent studs and the other of which bears against the inner edges of the adjacent pair of studs in order to secure the scaffold assembly in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventors: W. Floyd Samons, Walter T Campbell
  • Patent number: 8720031
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for assembling a piece of furniture. The system comprises an elongated track element including a recessed bottom wall having a plurality of equidistantly spaced apart indentations and opposite front flanges defining there between a channel. The system further includes a fitting element having a main portion defining a front surface and opposite rear surface, an arresting pin extending from the rear surface, and a transversal bar extending parallel with the front and rear surfaces. The fitting element is arrested relative to the elongated track element in a three-step operation. The first step involving positioning the fitting element in front of the channel and introducing the transversal bar into the channel. The second step involves rotating the fitting element while maintaining the transversal bar within the channel. The third step involves receiving the arresting pin within a single indentation of the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Steen Sauer
  • Patent number: 8720704
    Abstract: The present invention provides a modular system for at least one of displaying and storing at least one article. The modular system includes at least a pair of elongated support brackets; at least one elongated cross member and means for positioning each of the at least one elongated cross member and the at least said pair of elongated support brackets in a generally horizontal plane during use of the modular system. The at least a pair of elongated support brackets are disposed in a spaced apart parallel relationship with each other. The at least one elongated cross member is sized to at least span a distance between the at least pair of elongated support brackets. Additionally, the at least one elongated cross member may at least rest on a top edge of each of the at least the pair of elongated support brackets during use of said modular system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Anil K. Gupta
  • Patent number: 8596590
    Abstract: A cable rack arm and support system suitable for underground power and communication service is made from a non-metallic polymer that will not rust or corrode. The cable rack arm is adapted for mounting to existing underground stanchions or for stanchions of a more modern design. Each cable rack arm is securely mounted to the stanchion. Each cable rack arm then supports one or more cables in cable rests or saddles molded atop the arm, thus keeping the cables accessibly organized in a manhole, tunnel or vault. Plastic cable ties may be used to secure the cables to the cable rack arms. Nonmetallic pins may also be used to secure the cable rack arms to the stanchions. The stanchions may be made of nonmetallic composite material that includes a fiberglass cross-layered knitted apertured mat for increased strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Underground Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald P. McCoy
  • Patent number: 8480047
    Abstract: A flexible and adjustable storage system for inside a Sea-Land shipping container provides at least two hangers, each hanger having a releasable anchor for attachment to a lashing ring, a flexible member of a vertical support depending from the releasable anchor, at least one rigid horizontal support member having a first end portion and a spaced apart second end portion, each end portion carrying an adjustable fastener for adjustable attachments to the flexible member for vertical support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Michael J. Sloan
  • Patent number: 8297575
    Abstract: A standard and shelf support are provided for supporting one or more shelves at selected elevations from a vertical surface. The standard has a rear wall, and first and second mounting walls being spaced apart and extending from the rear wall. The first and second mounting walls define a channel that is open to the front of the standard. At least one of the first and second mounting walls defines a plurality of spaced apart notches which are not visible from the front of the standard, and the notches are adapted to receive a retention member on a shelf support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Richard G. Kluge
  • Patent number: 8234983
    Abstract: A post and beam furniture construction has a number of support posts and a plurality of beams that interconnect the posts. Accessories, including storage shelves and cabinets, and work surfaces are releasably supported by the posts at various positions relative to the shelf length and the post spacing. Support brackets interconnect accessories and posts. Each post has at least two accessory support rails extending along the post length. A support bracket engages a selected rail. Spaced support bracket receptacles extend along a length of the accessory and a support bracket engages a selected bracket receptacle. The beams may be removed from respective posts without moving the posts and may also be length adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: Travis M Randolph
  • Patent number: 8157230
    Abstract: Shelf supports and methods of use of the same are disclosed. The shelf supports include a stop member that limits the deflection of the body of the shelf support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Daniel L. Krueger, Matthew J. Alferink
  • Patent number: 8069598
    Abstract: An adjustable display board system comprises a display board, first and second grippers, first and second racks, and a handle. The first and second grippers are coupled to the display and include a plurality of teeth. The first and second racks are mounted to a rigid structure and include a plurality of teeth generally greater than the number of teeth of the first and second grippers. The teeth of the first and second grippers mesh with the teeth of the first and second racks to maintain the vertical position of the display board. The handle is pushed to disengage the grippers from the racks and allow vertical motion of the display board. The adjustable display board system also comprises a display board, a linear actuator unit, and one or more pivot arms. The linear actuator unit includes a movable actuator rod and is coupled to the one or more pivot arms, which in turn is coupled to the display board. Motion of the actuator rod is converted to raising and lowering of the display board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventors: Jorge Garcia, Sam Minnich
  • Patent number: 8038112
    Abstract: A shelf support system is provided for supporting one or more shelves at selected elevations on a vertical surface. The system includes at least one standard having a rear wall, a first mounting wall extending from the rear wall, and a second mounting wall extending from the rear wall. The first and second mounting walls define between them a channel open to the front of the standard. At least one of the first and second walls defines notches which are not visible from the front of the standard, and the notches are adapted to receive a retention member on a bracket or shelf support which can be disposed within the channel of the standard. The shelf support can be tilted to an orientation that permits it be moved up or down within the standard to a different position, or to be removed from the standard altogether, or to be reinserted into the standard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Richard G. Kluge
  • Patent number: 7967268
    Abstract: A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which a plurality of shelf brackets are mounted. A cover is provided that aesthetically enhances the shelf bracket assembly and stabilizes it at the same time. In one embodiment, the cover includes a cap and a hanging casing. In one embodiment, apertures are provided in the shelf brackets to support a rod. In another embodiment an adjustable mounting slot is provided in the support strips to facilitate their parallel installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Herron Intellectual Property Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Warren L. Herron, III, Warren L. Herron, Jr., Mark Bennett, Randall Bachtel
  • Publication number: 20110068243
    Abstract: An adjustable apparatus includes a bracket, an extendable member, a moving member, and a display supporting mount. The extendable member includes a base portion and a resilient tape portion attached to the base portion. The tape portion is secured to the bracket. The moving member is attached on the base portion. The display supporting mount is secured to the moving member for being secured to a display device, and movable with the moving member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LIU-JUN ZOU, HUI YU
  • Publication number: 20100200716
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a rack assembly for a rack-mount system, such as a 19-inch rack. A plurality of vertical rack supports each have first and second rails joined at an angle. The first rail defines a plurality of vertically-spaced holes. A bracket includes a bracket body, a pivot arm projecting from the bracket body, a pivot member coupled to the pivot arm and having a pivot axis orthogonal to the pivot arm, a bracket-retention flange projecting from the bracket body and radially spaced in a radial direction from the pivot member, and a shelf-support flange projecting from the bracket body and spaced in the same radial direction from the pivot member and at least the same distance from the pivot member as the bracket-retention flange. The shelf-support flange and bracket-retention flange project in opposing directions transverse to the radial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Charles E. White, III
  • Patent number: 7661512
    Abstract: A pump jack for a scaffold in a system to support a work platform and move the platform up and down a pole to access a vertical work surface. The pump jack includes an L-shaped framework having a horizontal frame member which supports the work platform and a vertical frame member. The vertical frame member having laterally opposing Z-shaped channels, each having a leg that bends about the pole and extends inward toward the pole. The pump jack includes an upper shackle supported by the framework. The pump jack includes a lower shackle supported by the framework, which with the upper shackle applies a coupling force for gripping the pole. The pump jack includes a pump arm lever pivotably coupled to the vertical frame member to step upwardly the pump jack relative to the pole. The pump jack includes a crank mechanism coupled to the vertical frame member. A method for supporting and moving a work platform up and down a pole to access a vertical work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Richard E. Feldmiller, Jr., Robert D. Beggs
  • Patent number: 7654497
    Abstract: A system for securing a horizontal display component on different brands of slotted vertical rails, where the different brands of slotted vertical rails have different distances between the vertical rails, and different distances between slots. The system includes a pair of brackets, which slidably adjust their horizontal positions on the horizontal display component. Each of the brackets include a bracket front, secured to a bracket back, at a spacing which slidably encloses a horizontal member of the horizontal display component. A first hook is affixed to the bracket. A vertically slidable lower is slidable on the bracket. The vertically slidable lower has a second hook. The second hook has a slidably variable distance from said first hook, so that the first and second hooks may engage different pairs of said slots at their different distances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: POP Displays USA LLC
    Inventor: Joel Karan
  • Publication number: 20100000449
    Abstract: A shelf apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention includes first and second upstanding posts each having a plurality of horizontally-extending grooves in an external surface thereof, the grooves spaced vertically from one another. First and second shelf support clamps are supported by the first and second posts, respectively. The clamps each have a clamp body received only partially about its corresponding post, and the clamps each include a horizontally-extending protuberance such as a rib received in one of the grooves of its respective post. The apparatus further includes first and second shelf brackets supported by the first and second clamps, respectively, and a shelf supported by the first and second shelf brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Kirk J. Botkin
  • Patent number: 7611111
    Abstract: A device has removable, height-adjustable and positionable shelves. The device includes a pair of vertical struts inside of which suitable brackets of associated boards, can run. The vertical struts, have respective “racks” positioned in a back part of the struts, on which suitable toothed wheels are engaged that are located in a middle part of a rear end of each bracket. A lower end of each bracket a suitable toothed sliding back is located which, when the associated bracket is positioned in a normal horizontal position, i.e., at a right angle to the respective vertical strut, is engaged to a relative portion of the respective rack, but when the bracket is raised by being inclined upwardly at its front part, rotating around the associated toothed wheel, the sliding block is disengaged from the rack, thus being able to run freely vertically along the associated vertical strut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Baron Industries S.r.l.
    Inventors: Francesco Costa, Luca Fava, Luigi Maniago, Adriano Pessot, Roberto Santarossa
  • Patent number: 7575212
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for a slotted upright featuring a channel member having a channel and a forwardly extending element. An insert is positioned within the channel member and has L-shaped fingers extending through the channel. The insert is secured within the channel member by fastening screws through the channel member and into the insert. When the bracket is placed on a slotted upright so that the L-shaped fingers of the insert are within the upright slots, tightening of the screws causes the fingers of the insert to engage the slots of the slotted upright and pushes the rear side of the channel member tightly against the slotted upright. This creates an overlying relationship where the L-shaped fingers and rear side of the channel member sandwich the slotted upright to provide an extremely secure connection. The mounting bracket is easily installed or removed by tightening or loosening the screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Milton Merl & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Langelius
  • Patent number: 7552899
    Abstract: A slide bracket allowing front access for dismounting includes an end plate disposed to the bracket, suspension blocks disposed on the end plate, and a retaining member provided on the bracket. The end plate has a front part and a rear part opposite to each other. The retaining member has a locating end facing in the direction of the rear part of the end plate to execute resilient motion. A limiting member is provided at the rear part of the end plate. A slot is disposed in the front part of the end plate to connect through the locating end of the retaining member. A releasing member passes through the slot to execute trigger operation against the locating end of the retaining member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shih-Long Huang, Shun-Ho Yang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20090127413
    Abstract: A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which a plurality of shelf brackets are mounted. A cover is provided that aesthetically enhances the shelf bracket assembly and stabilizes it at the same time. In one embodiment, the cover includes a cap and a hanging casing. In one embodiment, apertures are provided in the shelf brackets to support a rod. In another embodiment an adjustable mounting slot is provided in the support strips to facilitate their parallel installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: Heron Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Warren L. Herron, III, Warren L. Herron, JR., Mark Bennett, Randall Bachtel
  • Publication number: 20090121105
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided to readily fix a data storage device defining at least one hole in place. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket holding the storage device, a securing plate, and a pole coupled to the securing plate. The bracket defines at least one through hole corresponding to the hole of the storage device, and a positioning plate defining a sliding groove extends perpendicularly from the bracket. At least one post extends from the securing plate, and engages in the corresponding hole of the storage device to fasten the storage device. One end of the pole is pivotably mounted on the bracket, and the other end of the pole extends though the sliding groove of the positioning plate, and is slidable in the sliding groove to control the post of the securing plate to engage or disengage the hole of the storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (Shenzhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Qiang Zhu, Jin-Man Chen
  • Patent number: 7506852
    Abstract: A shelving bracket for supporting an end of a shelf is adapted to be attachable at any location along the length of a heightwise extending pole. The bracket is adapted to bear against a side face of a pole and includes at least two guide surfaces engageable with front and rear faces of the pole to define the angle of orientation of the bracket and to maintain the bracket at that angle. The bracket is secured rigidly to the pole by a fastener. A second pole is provided with a similar shelf bracket. Each of the shelf brackets has a shelf-supporting ledge adapted to support an end of a shelf that spans between the poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Rangine Corporation
    Inventors: Keivan Towfigh, David A. Greenberg
  • Patent number: 7478785
    Abstract: A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which a plurality of shelf brackets are mounted. A cover is provided that aesthetically enhances the shelf bracket assembly and stabilizes it at the same time. In one embodiment, the cover includes a cap and a hanging casing. In one embodiment, apertures are provided in the shelf brackets to support a rod. In another embodiment an adjustable mounting slot is provided in the support strips to facilitate their parallel installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Herron Intellectual Property Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Warren L. Herron, III, Warren L. Herron, Jr., Mark Bennett, Randall Bachtel
  • Publication number: 20080197253
    Abstract: A standard having a base plate that in some embodiments includes a first upturned edge, a second upturned edge, and at least one aperture. A first support can be positioned between the first upturned edge and the aperture, and can extend past a top surface of the first upturned edge. A second support can be positioned between the second upturned edge and the aperture, and can extends past a top surface of the second upturned edge. The upturned portions and supports can be dimensioned such that fasteners used to secure the standard to a surface do not interfere with elements (e.g., drywall, pegboard, display panels, and the like) covering the base plate, and/or such that the supports are at least partially recessed in a surface defined by such covering elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventor: Steven C. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20080135705
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a fixing bracket for fixing a serve including two sides each disposed with positioning pillars and a fixing hole to a rectangular rack including four rods each disposed with a plurality of through holes. The fixing bracket includes a bracket body, reinforcing portions bending and extending from two sides of the bracket body, a hinge structure connected to one end of the bracket body, and a fixing piece connected to one end of the hinge structure. With the well-built structure of the bracket body and the reversible fixing piece, the fixing bracket for fixing the server to the rack is easy to install and durable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Chih-Peng Chuang
  • Patent number: 7357362
    Abstract: A bracket positioning structure for a slide includes a bracket having an end plate at one end and a fastening seat close to the end plate. The fastening seat is pivotally connected with a connecting element. The connecting element comprises an arm having at least one tooth and an end piece urged by an elastic element to swing to an angle and to return to its original position. When studs on the end plate of the bracket are inserted into holes of a support, the arm of the connecting element swings to one side with the tooth sliding along the edge of the support. The tooth hooks the support and is secured thereat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shun-Ho Yang, Shih-Long Hwang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 7337729
    Abstract: A modular shelving made of metal or other suitable material, having a plurality of risers or vertical elements with a polygonal section connected by horizontal elements such as longitudinal members with a lower side facing the floor surface and cross members to form the support for shelves. On two or more faces of the side surface of the risers, are provided a plurality of shaped recesses having depth (H) and defined by opposite walls being horizontally and vertically aligned among them, put near the vertexes or edges of the risers or vertical elements and cooperating with complementary shaped and depressed impressions formed on a hose clamp comprising opposite horizontal parallel branches and a vertical branch embracing the same risers and engaging with at least one longitudinal member and/or a cross member to which they are constrained by connection border elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Metalsistem Group S.p.A.
    Inventor: Antonello Briosi
  • Patent number: 7258317
    Abstract: A pull-out display shelf assembly having spaced-apart support structures mounted on gondola uprights, for example, and supporting a display shelf for movement between fully retracted and extended positions, with locking means for securing the shelf structure in any set position. The locking mechanism includes vertically rotatable square locking bars freely movable in a locking track when aligned therewith, and having locking engagement with the track when rotated out of alignment with the track. Simplified and improved support structures are formed of heavy gauge sheet metal, bent into an L-shaped configuration for strength and rigidity and formed to provide elongated locking slots in horizontal bottom panels of the L-shaped supports. Component parts are minimized and rigidity and locking action are improved. Stabilizing tabs at the inner ends of the support brackets minimize lateral flexing of the brackets when the shelf is released for movement relative to the support brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Trion Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas O. Nagel
  • Patent number: 7247829
    Abstract: A digital camera includes an image sensor having an array of CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) cells on which an optical image is focused via a lens and a shutter. The image sensor produces an image signal by photoelectric conversion. The image signal is clamped by an analog front end circuit, which feeds a processed analog signal to an analog-to-digital converter. The resultant digital signal is input to a signal processor. The analog front end circuit switches horizontal scanning lines to be clamped in accordance with image pickup information. The horizontal scanning lines to be clamped lie in an optical black area where a photodiode is included in each CCD cell or an optical black area where the former is not included in the latter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Fujifilm Corporation
    Inventor: Kazuya Oda
  • Patent number: 7243887
    Abstract: A system for detachable suspension of shelves (4) from essentially vertically positioned carrier elements (1, 26) provided with slots or grooves (2). Elongate, U-shaped supporting elements (3, 25) are adapted to support said shelves (4) and are fixed in a protruding manner to the carrier elements (1). The system further comprises fasteners (7), which are adapted to be arranged on the underside (8) of the shelf (4), adjacent two opposite side edges (9) of the shelf (4), and which are adapted to engage the uppermost portion (23) of the respective supporting elements (3, 25).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Elfa International AB
    Inventor: Reine Magnusson
  • Patent number: 7210657
    Abstract: A clamp holder to be suspended in an opening of vertical. The clamp holder includes a cantilever beam, a pillar, and a clamp slider. The cantilever beam is vertically at the beam end on an upper end of the pillar, on the back of the pillar. A beam extension is angled upward from the beam on the front of the pillar. A clamp slider, in a U-shape is on a free leg end vertically at a lower end of the pillar. A beam-like holding element is molded onto a free end of the beam extension. A cuboid support element is molded onto the free end of the holding element, with a cuboid transverse surface of the holding element placed in front of the pillar, and is angled upward from the support element molding. The support element has a mutual relationship with a cuboid pressure element. The latter is positioned removably attached to the support element. The pressure element has a receiver region with a chamber open to the base and the cover faces of the pressure element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Georg Plate, Lutz Schapke, Doris Zyrull
  • Patent number: 7208666
    Abstract: A stand device for use with objects such as musical instrument cases. The stand can be attached to an instrument case for supporting the instrument case in an upright position. The musical instrument may be stored within the case for protection against the elements or accidental damage. The stand may be placed in an extended position for supporting the musical instrument case, or the stand may be retracted to a compact configuration to facilitate transporting, storing and handling the stand. The stand may include a body that may be attachable to the instrument case through a pair of connectors and a brace member. The body may also have a pair of legs for providing additional stability to the stand. When the stand is retracted, the connectors, brace member and legs may be received within the body so as to be out of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Inventors: Chad Burch, Charles E. Burch, Jr., John Guest
  • Patent number: 7168667
    Abstract: A base structure of a retainer comprising a pair of wall members 2 formed of a columnar body, which is vertically long, has a groove 4 formed in its longitudinal direction and has locking sections 5 formed in plural portions for locking a sliding member 3 at plural portions in the groove, and the sliding member 3 which is slidable in the groove of the wall member 2 and removably fitted to the locking section 5 through movable locking pieces 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Tamatoshi Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Tomonari, Kenji Kosugi
  • Patent number: 7100795
    Abstract: A vending machine includes an adjustable channel assembly for varying the depth of a product stack area within the vending machine. Preferably two adjustable channel assemblies are mounted to a column wall to support a rear spacer wall that defines a back portion of the stack area. The rear spacer wall is selectively movable fore-to-aft in order to permit the stack area to be customized in order to accommodate various sized bottles and cans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Hayward Kelly, Aron Philip Lewis, Joshua Robert Powell, Edmund Scott Richardson, John T. Samson
  • Patent number: 7086544
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a support bracket for a hanger bar. The support bracket has a body having an aperture that receives an upper portion of a support hook. The body also has at least two protrusions that secure the support hook to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Schulte Corporation
    Inventor: Jonathan Doench
  • Patent number: 7048131
    Abstract: An open frame display shelf assembly formed of elongate parallel base rods to which are connected an array of rod beams arranged transversely to the base rods and bent upwardly to support forward and rearward wall-forming rods. The wall-forming rods are arranged to provide receptor gaps. The shelves are supported from cantilevered sidewalls also containing receptor gaps. A bracket assembly with two adjusting components and three triangularly oriented connectors permit attitude adjustments of the shelf. A sign mount at the forward walls of the shelving is tiltable to accommodate the attitude of the shelf assembly. Sign support assemblies, carrying product identifying visual patterns may be pivotally mounted from the forward edge of forward region of one shelf to freely abuttably rest upon the forward wall of the next lower adjacent shelf. To access the product, the customer pivotally lifts the sign support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventors: Kenneth F. Gay, Kenneth R. Gay
  • Publication number: 20040262473
    Abstract: A base structure of a retainer comprising a pair of wall members 2 formed of a columnar body, which is vertically long, has a groove 4 formed in its longitudinal direction and has locking sections 5 formed in plural portions for locking a sliding member 3 at plural portions in the groove, and the sliding member 3 which is slidable in the groove of the wall member 2 and removably fitted to the locking section 5 through movable locking pieces 7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Tomonari, Kenji Kosugi
  • Publication number: 20040173549
    Abstract: A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which a plurality of shelf brackets are mounted. A cover is provided that aesthetically enhances the shelf bracket assembly and stabilizes it at the same time. In one embodiment, the cover includes a cap and a hanging casing. In one embodiment, apertures are provided in the shelf brackets to support a rod. In another embodiment an adjustable mounting slot is provided in the support strips to facilitate their parallel installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Warren L. Herron, Warren L. Herron, Mark Bennett, Randall Bachtel
  • Patent number: 6749275
    Abstract: A telescoping slide support assembly includes a telescoping slide assembly, a vertical rack for use in an equipment cabinet, and a quick-mount support coupled to a stationary slide included in the telescoping slide assembly. The quick-mount support includes a movable retainer and a linkage for moving the movable retainer about a pivot axis to facilitate coupling and uncoupling of the quick-mount support and the vertical rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: General Devices Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip B. Cutler, William B. Greenwald
  • Patent number: 6733060
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cargo storage device for a vehicle having a passenger space and an end gate including a back end situated adjacent a rearward-most seat, at least one pair of sidewalls extending from the back end and having a plurality of storage units therein, a floor situated between the sidewalls and reconfigurable between a lowered position and a raised position, a door situated in the floor and pivotally operable between a closed position and an opened position, an organizational bin situated beneath the floor and having a plurality of dividers therein, and wherein at least two opposing storage units have identical tracks thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Aaron Pavkov, Charles Amoh, Charlene Chu, David Lung, Jonlin Pei, Josh Urso, Konn Lam
  • Patent number: 6669154
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vertical support standard and track into which the standard can be mounted. The standard contains a plurality of slots in its front surface such that one or more ordinary shelving brackets can be mounted thereon, and contains an opening on its back surface such that it can be mounted to a track upon which the wall standard may be able to slide. The track contains a lip and support portion. The lip extends over the front of the standard to keep it mounted to the track, and the support portion can be inserted into the opening on the back of the standard to provide added support and to allow sliding of the standard if desired. This standard and track configuration thus not only allows greater flexibility for the consumer as to the placement of shelving brackets, but provides greater support and increased loading capacity such that more items can be placed on a shelf that is mounted to the disclosed shelving system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventor: Lee Remmers
  • Patent number: 6669029
    Abstract: A mounting system for operably and compactly storing one or more electrical devices includes an elongated shaft structure having a component mounting portion and a support mounting portion, the component portion having a plurality of apertures disposed therein, with the apertures being disposed in a predetermined array that is configured to universally receive mounting implements from respective electronic devices to thereby secure the electronic devices to the mounting bracket in a substantially horizontally stacked configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Edge Solutions
    Inventor: Timothy Paul Beane
  • Patent number: 6668975
    Abstract: A ladder incorporating a vertical support structure and a set of removable rungs. The vertical support structure is formed by stacking a series of interlocking sticks. The sticks incorporate features allowing the removable installation of the rungs. The rungs are small and light, so that a set of such rungs may be easily carried by a user. The vertical sticks generally remain attached to the object to be climbed—such as a tree or pole. When the user wishes to climb the object, the user installs the rungs as he or she climbs. The rungs are then removed upon descent. In this manner, unauthorized climbing of the object is inhibited. Locking features are also included to prevent unauthorized access by another person having a set of removable rungs. Several different embodiments of the removable rungs are disclosed. The common feature of all these embodiments is the fact that the rungs cannot come loose from the vertical stick while they are under load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Center Ridge Outdoors, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Timothy Scott Skipper
  • Publication number: 20030226944
    Abstract: A support bracket is constructed and arranged to be secured to a stud on a construction site. The stud will be of a predetermined width and thickness. The support bracket comprises a body with a channel-like body having a side wall, a front wall and a rear wall. The front wall is spaced from rear wall a predetermined distance at least equal to the width of the stud. The lower edge of the rear wall is disposed above the upper edge of the front wall, thereby defining an opening for receiving the stud. A first projection extends rearwardly from the front wall. A second projection extends forward from the rear wall. The first and second projections are spaced from the side wall a distance at least as great as the height of the stud. A third projection extends forwardly from the lower edge of the rear wall for engaging the associated surface of the stud to more firmly fix the support bracket in place on the stud. The interior cross section of the body is complementary to the exterior cross section of the stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventor: Jeff A. Sode
  • Patent number: 6644609
    Abstract: A wall mounted shelf system comprises plural elongate bracket standards adapted for securement on a wall surface, and engaged in slots on faces of the bracket standards, plural shelf brackets support at least one shelf. Standard covers are positioned as an outer skin, in contact with opposing surfaces of the bracket standards. Apertures in the standard covers each are sized and positioned for tight-fitting around one of the shelf brackets and are open to an end edge so that the standard covers can be installed onto the bracket standards, without disassembling the brackets from the standards. In this manner, an inexpensive cover can be installed on existing shelf systems without disassembly. The butting edges of each of the covers are hidden behind the shelves so that the final appearance of the wall mounted standards may be changed in color, texture and other designer effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Gene Scott
  • Patent number: 6641098
    Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly. A shelf bracket is removably mounted to a post and has a horizontally extending position and an inclined position. The post includes a plurality of slots separated by embossed ribs that, in turn, receive fingers at the proximal end of the shelf bracket. The lower edge of the bracket is deeply recessed with an adjacent embossment. The bracket and post are thin walled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: MED division of Hirsh Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronnie Lee Proffitt