Sectional-unit Type Patents (Class 312/107)
  • Publication number: 20110175498
    Abstract: A data center includes a mobile enclosure having an interior space. The interior space includes a first section and a second section, where the first section is separated from the second section by a first divider. The first section houses a rack having a first side and a second side, where the rack is positioned to separate the first section into a first aisle and a second aisle such that fluid flow between the first aisle and the second aisle is substantially prevented other than through the rack. The first aisle includes a fluid delivery device and the second aisle includes a fluid removal device, where the second section facilitates fluid communication between the fluid removal device and the fluid delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Cullen Bash, Chandrakant Patel
  • Publication number: 20110101830
    Abstract: The invention relates to a storage assembly of a type that comprises at least two modules which can be solidly connected to one another, each of said modules being equipped with means for accessing at least one storage space, closure means and means for solidly connecting the modules to one another. The inventive assembly is characterized in that at least one module comprises means for locking the means for solidly connecting the modules to one another and closure means for closing off access to at least one module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Yves Mallouk
  • Publication number: 20110074255
    Abstract: A storage assembly includes a bin having side panels, a bottom, a rim, a first reception slot and a second reception slot. The side panels and the bottom define a cavity therebetween. The rim extends from the side panels around a perimeter of an opening to the cavity and in a direction substantially parallel to the bottom. The first reception slot extends from the rim into a first one of the side panels, and the second reception slot extends from the rim into a second one of the side panels. The first one of the side panels is positioned opposite the second one of the side panels. Each of the first and second reception slots is configured to selectively receive a different portion of a divider, which divides the cavity into two or more compartments. Related storage and organization systems, accessories and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Dirk AHLGRIM, Douglas DAYTON, Monica KUZNIK, Samuel PALMER, Gretchen WUSTRACK
  • Patent number: 7908800
    Abstract: A modular columbarium has side panels joined to front uprights by bolts on bent front tabs on the front panels and, respectively, the panels are joined to the rear uprights by L-shaped tabs that can be housed in slot in the rear uprights. The bottoms of the front uprights are extended by height-adjustable legs to adapt to any unevenness of the ground, a lower base panel being fastened between the legs. The front uprights are connected to each other by font crossbars, the crossbars comprising a longitudinal guide, whereon blocking elements are positioned that can move laterally along them. The longitudinal guide has slots for the projecting tabs of the front covers to pass through. The guide has central openings wherethrough the blocking elements can be actuated to block or release the front covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Marcs Urnas Bach, S.L.
    Inventor: Santiago Bach Lahor
  • Patent number: 7850023
    Abstract: A device provides for displaying and dispensing retail articles. The device includes a plurality of product support modules that are detachably coupled to one another. Each support module includes a bottom mating portion and a top mating portion, each of which may be operatively coupled to a top mating portion and a bottom mating portion of another support module, respectively. Each support module also include sidewalls that may be operatively coupled to sidewalls of another support module. All of the product support modules of the present invention have a substantially similar profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Cadbury Adams USA LLC
    Inventor: Edison Rey Silveria
  • Patent number: 7841676
    Abstract: A merchandising display system has modular sections that have removable display pallets. Cabinet modules, spacer modules, fixed modules, and slat-wall modules assemble together in a multitude of various combinations to create different merchandising displays. Cabinets may include merchandising displays on the inside and outside of the cabinet. Removable display pallets facilitate stocking and reconfiguring product displays. Fiber-optic lighting illuminates the pallets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: David L. Hawkins Design Management, Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 7789470
    Abstract: Illuminated display case for collectibles that can simulate the look and feel of a collectible's theme. The display case can be modular in design, such that one case can serve as the basis for the joining of additional case modules to form a larger illuminated display. Through the use of a specialized alignment structure, display cases can be lined up one next to the other to form a continuous track around a room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: NSR Displays, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. McCabe
  • Patent number: 7784885
    Abstract: An adjustable storage system includes one or more adjustable storage units. The storage units generally comprise opposing panels comprising a polymer material and one or more shelf supports means that are integral with the panels. Shelves and/or drawers, also made from polymer materials, may then be disposed between the panels. Storage units may be added to the storage system by adding additional panels. In some embodiments, adjacent storage units of a storage unit may share a panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: William D. Steiger, Dale A. Panasewicz, Dennis M. Futo
  • Publication number: 20100201230
    Abstract: An enclosure for electric power system control, monitoring, protection, and automation access devices, which includes a selective workspace enclosure. The enclosure includes a workspace enclosure for enclosing a workspace adjacent to a device for controlling, protecting, monitoring, and/or monitoring an electric power system, thereby providing a shelter or barrier to the elements for personnel accessing the device. Generally, the enclosure may be partitioned to include a number of cabinets, in each of which a number of devices may be installed. The enclosure may further include a platform, guide members, protective barriers and cover members (when retracted housed in a cover cabinet) to provide a shelter or barrier to the elements for personnel accessing the devices from a select workspace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Edmund O. Schweitzer, III, Victor Hugo Barrangan Gonzalez, Richard A. Shulz
  • Publication number: 20100148640
    Abstract: Furniture systems are delineated including a first cabinet, a second cabinet and a base for supporting a provided object between the first cabinet and the second cabinet. One or both of the first cabinet and the second cabinet defines a space for which, in a first configuration of the system, the base resides outside of the space, and in a second configuration of the system, the base resides at least partially within the space. Accordingly, the delineated furniture systems can accommodate supporting on the base objects of various dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Andreas K. Nielson
  • Publication number: 20100090567
    Abstract: A modular storage furniture system is provided. The furniture system includes at least one cabinet or shelf, at least one interchangeable surface panel, and a support structure. Cabinet side panels are provided with one or more rows of vertically spaced fastening notches that can receive a range of components including, but not limited to, horizontal support rails, cabinet door hinges, cabinet drawer slides, and internal cabinet shelves. The interchangeable surface panels can be removably attached to any side of the cabinet by way of fasteners, connectors, hooks, magnets, or a channel system. The support structure includes at least two vertical fastening posts, with a plurality of notches provided at intervals along the length of each fastening post. A cabinet or shelf can be removably attached to the support structure by inserting hooks provided on the cabinet sides or shelf brackets into the notches. All system components can be dismantled to provide a generally flat and compact shape for easy shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: ERGAMI, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph D. FELICE
  • Publication number: 20100079042
    Abstract: An improved modular cabinet has a metallic frame fabricated to a desired configuration and then various components are assembled to the frame to create the cabinet. The frame is created out of at least one pre-fabricated frame member to which a plurality of other components are detachably assembled. Among the components detachably assembled to the frame are those facilitating releasable attachment of components such as panels, shelves, and counters, and, additionally, various hinges or hinge halves are mounted to the frame to facilitate releasable assembly of components such as doors and access openings. Once the frame has been assembled and the brackets and hinges have been releasably assembled thereto, a variety of panels including end panels, shelving mounted within the frame, counters, doors, drawers, and other panels are assembled to the frame to create the modular cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Chad Arik Eilers, Gordon Terrance Gravelle, James Robert Vance, JR.
  • Patent number: 7685846
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide an assembly for stacking washer and/or dryers, by which washers/dryers, washers, or dryers can be stacked. The present invention includes at least one bracket provided to a top portion of a first washer or dryer and at least one holder provided to the bracket to hold a leg of a second washer or dryer put on the first washer or dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sung Gi Hwang, Jeung Gie Ahn
  • Publication number: 20100045147
    Abstract: According to the invention, a modular storage system for laboratory fluids is characterized in that a carrier frame comprises a defined number of slots for at least two different laboratory vessel inserts, which can be inserted so that they can be arbitrarily interchanged and inserted in arbitrary combinations with a positive fit in the slots of the carrier frame and which each comprise at least one laboratory vessel and/or at least one compartment for at least one laboratory vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Kurt Harnack, Helmut W. Knofe, Jeans-Peter Kroog, Peter Scheffler
  • Publication number: 20100039005
    Abstract: A portable work and storage container includes a container frame, an enclosure arrangement and a wall panel affixing arrangement. The container frame includes a ceiling frame, a floor frame and four vertical corner posts spacedly extended between the ceiling frame and the floor frame. The wall panel affixing arrangement includes a plurality of wall adjusters and a plurality of wall lockers, wherein every two of the wall adjusters are adjustably extended to bias against two outer side rims of the wall structure respectively for applying a pushing force so as to ensure the wall panels of each of the wall structure are coupled with each other side-by-side. The wall lockers are adjustably engaged with top rims of the wall structures respectively to lock up the wall structures between the ceiling frame and the floor frame so as to securely retain the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventor: Terry Chu
  • Publication number: 20100019630
    Abstract: A combined panel furniture comprises longitudinal (2,3) and transverse boards assembled vertically, wherein said longitudinal (2,3) and said transverse (1,4) boards are made from plastic composite boards, reinforce frames (22) are disposed near the edges; The lower edges or upper edges of the longitudinal boards (2,3) are connected with the side edges of the transverse boards (1,4) by the reinforce frames (22) in the bevel direction at side edges. The longitudinal boards (2,3) and transverse boards (1,4) are connected fixedly by the two reinforce frames that are connected with each other by clamping or locking in the bevel direction at side edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventor: Luhao Leng
  • Publication number: 20090309464
    Abstract: Ready-to-assemble furniture requiring no tools for assembly includes horizontal and vertical members arranged in an interlocking configuration and a back member fastened to the horizontal and vertical members. The furniture assembly system may be configured with one or more cubes and may be free-standing or hung on a wall. Containers may be provided sized to fit with the cubes and one or more furniture assembly systems may be attached together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: DAVID L. SCHWARTZ
  • Publication number: 20090218920
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular system for realising furnishing elements characterised in that it comprised a plurality of different kind of modular elements, each kind of modular element providing at least a base module (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80) and an upper cover element (11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81), said base module (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80) being provided above with a fixed joint coupling element, coupling with a corresponding fixed joint coupling element provided under the same base module or the upper cover element, said different king of modular elements providing at least straight modular elements (10; 20), 45° bent modular elements (30; 40), and modular elements with a round fixed joint (70; 80).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: ITIESSE S. R. L.
    Inventors: Sandro Venturini, Cristian Isopo
  • Patent number: 7562949
    Abstract: Furniture systems are delineated including a first cabinet, a second cabinet and a base for supporting a provided object between the first cabinet and the second cabinet. One or both of the first cabinet and the second cabinet defines a space for which, in a first configuration of the system, the base resides outside of the space, and in a second configuration of the system, the base resides at least partially within the space. Accordingly, the delineated furniture systems can accommodate supporting on the base objects of various dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Furniture Designs by Aspen (Mauritius) Limited
    Inventor: Andreas K. Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20090108718
    Abstract: A kitchen unit arrangement (10) having three or more storage units (12, 14, 16), the arrangement comprising first and second end walls (22) and at least two internal walls (20), the first end wall and a first said internal wall together defining a first said storage unit (12), the second end wall and a second said internal wall together defining a second said storage unit (14); wherein two of said internal walls (20) are connected by a substantially horizontal shelf (26) to define a third storage unit (16). A method of assembling such a kitchen unit apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: James William CRAIG, Stuart HUTCHINSON
  • Publication number: 20090096331
    Abstract: A drum type washing machine according to the present invention has an effect in that a low cover and a lower bracket are assembled by a lock fixation of a fitting plate and a fitting projection, thereby facilitating the disassembly and reassembly of a low cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Hye Yong Park, Bo Yeon Kim
  • Publication number: 20090091219
    Abstract: Disclosed is a laundry machine. The laundry machine has the entire side surface not implemented as a cover of stainless steel but implemented as a double structure of a side panel and a side cover of stainless steel that is attached onto the side panel. Thus, the laundry machine can have the excellent appearance by the side cover of stainless steel. And, it is capable of reducing the material cost by using the side panel for the interior. Further, since the side surface thereof is implemented as the double structure of the side panel and the side cover having different frequencies from each other, it is capable of absorbing and attenuating noise and vibration generated while the laundry machine is operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Ho-Sung Jang, Chang-Woo Son, Gil-Yong Lee, Yong-Min Jeon, Han-Ki Cho
  • Patent number: 7497531
    Abstract: The present invention is a modular construction method for enclosures and counter assemblies. The counter assembly has a series of modules, which can be added or removed at will. The counter assembly comprises an innovative metal framework having modules connected by angled splices to enhance customization into variable shapes and sizes. Cross-supporting framework and perimeter rails may be added to incorporate customized components for drawers, shelving, appliances, storage, access doors, vents, and the like. The framework is capable of supporting countertops formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the modular assembly. Side panels may be supported on the framework for purposes of enclosing the assembly, said panels being attached by a plurality of metal clips designed to fit into the metal framework with extensions designed to secure the side panels. The framework and components of the counter assembly are moveable, rearrangeable, and replaceable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Inventor: James Lee Gross
  • Publication number: 20090021122
    Abstract: A furniture system has multiple modules in which two or more modules may be arranged together in a variety of combinations. Adjacent modules may be attached using turnbuckles which evenly space the modules and provide a gap between modules. The gap may be masked with removable pilasters that match the finish of the furniture modules. The outer walls of each module are unfinished and therefore end caps may be secured to the outer walls of an assembled system. The end caps match the finish of the modules. Each module has associated with it height adjustable rollers and at least one of those rollers may be locked to prevent rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Bush Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Green, Michael Manis, Gregory J. Mager
  • Publication number: 20090015115
    Abstract: A filing cabinet which includes a number of vertically stacked housings each of which has a drawer and at least one interlocking assembly which has first and second slide members which are moved apart when the drawer is opened and which then abut a slide member or members of a respective adjacent drawer or drawers to prevent such drawer or drawers from being opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Arnoldus Adriaan Van Wijk
  • Publication number: 20080309206
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus and printer are provided. The image forming apparatus includes a plurality of side frames opposed to each other; an intermediate frame provided between the plurality of side frames; a plurality of first screws for connecting the side frames and the intermediate frame at first mutually opposed positions of the side frames; and a plurality of second screws for connecting the side frames and the intermediate frame at second mutually opposed positions of the side frames; wherein a distance between the first mutually opposed positions of the first screws is narrower than a distance between the second mutually opposed positions of the second screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Hakudai KONDO
  • Publication number: 20080284292
    Abstract: The present invention provides a desk unit assembly deployable from a closed position to an open position. The desk unit assembly has a desk portion and a chair assembly. The desk portion has a top, two opposed and vertically extending sidewalls, a rear wall and a front wall, the top, sidewalls, front and rear walls define a chamber therebetween. A chair assembly has a seat and a backrest, the seat is disposed within the chamber and the backrest forms a portion of the front wall of the desk portion when the desk unit assembly is in the closed position. The assembly has a generally cubical shape with substantially flat outer surfaces of the two sidewalls, the front wall and the rear wall when in the closed position and when the assembly is in the open position the chamber can accommodate the legs of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Kathi Castelluccio
  • Patent number: 7438002
    Abstract: A desktop including a first portion and a diagonal portion oriented diagonally with respect to the first portion. Both the first portion and diagonal portion each have a top surface, a bottom surface opposite said top surface, a plurality of side surfaces, and first and second longitudinal axes, respectively, that substantially bisect each portion. The first portion and diagonal portion are oriented so that the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are diagonal to one another. The desktop also includes a return portion having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and a plurality of side surfaces. The return portion is joined with the first portion and has a third longitudinal axis that substantially bisects the top surface of the return portion. The third longitudinal axis is substantially perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: David A. Murray
  • Publication number: 20080224578
    Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution cabinet (1) having a body (3), comprising an inner body (21) in the form of a body frame (16) made from metal and possibly paneling with shielding plates (13), and an outer body (22), in particular in the form of spaced paneling of the inner body (21), which is preferably made from plastic, and a mounting rack (6) for fixing the internals, which mounting rack is fixed on the inner body (21), the body (3) comprises a plurality of inner bodies (21) next to one another, and at least one attachment element (12) is fixed thereto which allows the use of parts of the outer body (22) of an individual distribution cabinet (1), and to a construction kit and a method for extending a distribution cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Gunter Irmer, Helmut PERSCHON
  • Publication number: 20080143220
    Abstract: An inventory storage system may include a frame defining a plurality of storage levels and a first exterior sleeve supported by one of the storage levels. The first exterior sleeve may include a bottom wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a top wall. The inventory storage system may further include a first interior sleeve having an opening and disposed within the first exterior sleeve such that the first interior sleeve abuts at least one of the bottom wall, the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the top wall. The inventory storage system may also include a second interior sleeve disposed within the first exterior sleeve, the first interior sleeve abutting the first interior sleeve and at least one of the bottom wall, the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the top wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Peter P. Hupke
  • Publication number: 20080129158
    Abstract: A storage case includes a U-shaped structural frame that forms three closed sides of the case. Decorative panels are fastened to the frame to form exterior surfaces of the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLC
    Inventor: William C. KALKWARF
  • Patent number: 7338139
    Abstract: A cabinet apparatus for the efficient and safe organization, storage and use of kitchen appliances and utensils, particularly in a relatively small amount of space. The cabinet includes a bottom portion for holding a miniature refrigerator. A middle portion includes a drawer for holding utensils and a retractable and removable cutting board. The middle portion also includes a shelf for placement of a microwave, coffee pot or other items. The top portion of the cabinet includes shelves that provide additional storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: Linda R. Peter
  • Patent number: 7325891
    Abstract: A computer cart is formed to have ventilation channels extending along its sides to enable computers to be ventilated while stored in the computer cart without requiring excessive machining of the side panels forming the cart. The cart includes a frame with an external skin formed of panels. The upper edges of the side panels are offset from an edge of a top panel so that a ventilation channel is formed between the top panel and the side panels. Optionally, the channel may also extend between the top panel and a side panel and between the top panel and a front panel including doors that allow access to an inside of the computer cart. A similar channel may be formed on the bottom. As air is heated by computers within the computer cart, the warm air will rise and exit the computer cart via the upper ventilation channel, while drawing in cooler air through the lower ventilation channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Anthony Kinsley, Philip John Sopicki
  • Publication number: 20080012454
    Abstract: Storage furniture is provided that includes storage area(s) and removable section(s) for enclosing the storage area(s), wherein the removable section(s) include multiple sides, and wherein any one of the sides of a removable section may be made optionally apparent by the user when the removable section is placed in position to obscure a corresponding storage area. In one embodiment, metal areas are provided with the removable sections that are attracted via magnetization by magnet(s) provided substantially adjacent a corresponding storage area, so that any side of a removable section may outwardly face an observer when the removable section is covering an associated storage area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: SLAM BRANDS, INC.
    Inventor: Hyung J. Kim
  • Publication number: 20070290583
    Abstract: A tool chest assembly includes a lower cabinet and an upper cabinet. The upper cabinet is configured to fit inside the lower cabinet during shipping or storage to save space. The tool chest assembly is configured for easy set-up and handling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: GEELONG SALES COMPANY INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Jon Fiscus, Darren Fraser, Qing Lin Xu
  • Publication number: 20070267949
    Abstract: A medicine cabinet sub-assembly, comprising: (a) a front substrate; (b) at least one rear substrate; (c) a top substrate; (d) a first side substrate; (e) a second side substrate; (f) a cavity, wherein the cavity is defined by a spaced apart relationship of at least two of the front substrate, the at least one rear substrate, the top substrate, the first side substrate, and the second side substrate; and (f) a door, wherein the door comprises a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism releasably fastens the door to the front substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventor: David Paul McCarty
  • Patent number: 7219969
    Abstract: The present application relates to a storage container and a storage system include a stack of such storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: ZAG Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Feodor Bezzubov
  • Patent number: 7182415
    Abstract: A bookcase has a plurality of storage units, each having a pair of side panels, each said side panel having a draw catch and a latch, a top panel interconnecting each said side panel and having an outer surface which includes a first positioning member, a bottom panel interconnecting to each said side panel and having an outer surface which includes a second positioning member which is configured in a complementary manner to said first positioning member, wherein said positioning members are geometrically spatially positioned in alignment with one another, a back panel and a front panel removably disposed adjacent said side, panels, said top panel and said bottom panel such that when so disposed forms an enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Inventor: Takahiro Yamada
  • Patent number: 7165767
    Abstract: Dispenser modules include structure permitting their securement in stacked and aligned relation. The dispenser modules can contain sheet media such as notes and other items. The dispenser modules can be used in an automated banking machine operative to dispense multiple types of sheet media. Modules include a projection plate and a biasing latch arm on side walls thereof. The projection plate includes a pin adapted to be received in a side wall slot. A first module is locked to a second module through a first module latch preventing movement of a second module pin from a first module slot. Disassembly of the locked modules can occur with compressing of the latch to release the modules relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems a division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: H. Thomas Graef, Michael S. Johnson, Michael Harty, Jonathan M. Peritt, Ken Kontor
  • Patent number: 7008031
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus of attaching upper and lower component members of a tool storage assembly. The method and apparatus comprises at least one aperture located on a top ceiling portion of the lower component member, an L-shaped attachment bracket with its short leg penetrating the apertures in the ceiling portion, a supporting means on the bottom of the upper component member, and a fastening means for securing a long leg of the L-shaped attachment bracket to the supporting means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: David A. Doerflinger, Daniel B. Guptail
  • Patent number: 7008027
    Abstract: A cabinet joining system for selectively joining adjacent portions of cabinet assemblies includes a slide member having a grasping surface and an end portion thereof and a support that is adapted for selectively supporting the slide member with respect to a portion of a cabinet assembly between extended and retracted positions of the slide member. A latch is provided as adapted for mounting to another portion of another cabinet assembly that is adjacent to the portion of the cabinet assembly supporting the slide member. A latch has a base and a clasp. The clasp is adapted for engaging the grasping surface of the slide member when the slide member is in its extended position and displacing the grasping surface towards the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Fleetwood Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky L. Kelley, Carl R. Hager
  • Patent number: 6992885
    Abstract: An external connection device for placing and connecting a storage device has a housing, a power output port, and a second signal I/O port. A chamber for placing the storage device is formed in the housing. The housing has a mesh area having a plurality of meshes that allow air to freely pass in and out of the chamber. The power output port is electrically connected to a power input port of the storage device for providing electric energy to the storage device. The second signal I/O port is electrically connected to a first signal I/O port of the storage device for delivering data recorded in the storage device to an electric device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: DataStor Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia-Jen Wang
  • Patent number: 6877824
    Abstract: A system for modular furniture is provided, consisting of a plurality of modules, each having a front wall, a back wall, a left wall, a right wall, a top wall and a bottom wall, the top wall having a recess and the bottom wall having at least one projection corresponding to and operable to fit within and securely engage the recess when a first of the modules is vertically stacked atop of a second of the modules. The modules can be interengagingly and securely stacked either directly atop other modules or staggered atop two or more others to provide a desired configuration. A number of adapters can be used with the modules to provide a number of customized solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: Christine Elizabeth Winkless
  • Patent number: 6877829
    Abstract: A drawer assembly includes a drawer having a bottom wall, first and second opposing end walls, and first and second opposing side walls. The end and side walls cooperate to define an open top for receiving and removing contents. First and second longitudinal top rails are formed with respective first and second side walls. A removable lid covers the open top of the drawer in a first assembly configuration. The lid has first and second opposing major surfaces, first and second opposing end edges, and first and second opposing side edges. The side edges of the lid include respective longitudinal channels adapted for receiving the longitudinal top rails of the drawer to slide the lid over the open top. An indent is formed with at least one of the first and second longitudinal top rails of the drawer. A detent is formed with at least one of the first and second longitudinal channels of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: Abel A. Irizarry
  • Patent number: 6820949
    Abstract: A new way to store furniture is provided: a first piece of furniture that nests with a second piece of furniture. One of these pieces of furniture may be a step stool or a storage structure. The two pieces fit or nest together, preserving their individual functionality, and at the same time yielding a desirable aesthetic and stowing one of the pieces of furniture when it is not needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventor: Steven Jerome Caruso
  • Patent number: 6793221
    Abstract: A cabinet for housing a dart game board includes an upper portion and a base portion. The upper portion is provided with a slot sized to accept a light fixture and an eyebolt for securing the cabinet to a fixed support. A face board with an opening sized and shaped to receive the dart game board may be assembled with the upper portion. The base portion is provided with a hinged door and with a supporting member extending from the base portion. The cabinet is delivered to a consumer in an unassembled state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Giegerich, Paul Giegerich
  • Publication number: 20040164653
    Abstract: A system for modular furniture is provided, consisting of a plurality of modules, each having a front wall, a back wall, a left wall, a right wall, a top wall and a bottom wall, the top wall having a recess and the bottom wall having at least one projection corresponding to and operable to fit within and securely engage the recess when a first of the modules is vertically stacked atop of a second of the modules. The modules can be interengagingly and securely stacked either directly atop other modules or staggered atop two or more others to provide a desired configuration. A number of adapters can be used with the modules to provide a number of customized solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Christine Elizabeth Winkless
  • Publication number: 20040119380
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus of attaching upper and lower component members of a tool storage assembly. The method and apparatus comprises at least one aperture located on a top ceiling portion of the lower component member, an L-shaped attachment bracket with its short leg penetrating the apertures in the ceiling portion, a supporting means on the bottom of the upper component member, and a fastening means for securing a long leg of the L-shaped attachment bracket to the supporting means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: David A. Doerflinger, Daniel B. Guptail
  • Patent number: 6712711
    Abstract: A entertaining system for entertaining guests. The entertaining system includes a buffet assembly comprising a main member and a plurality of drawers. Each of the drawers is extendable into the main member whereby each of the drawers is designed for storing items. The main member of the buffet assembly is designed for supporting food items to be served to the guests. A cabinet member comprises a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall defines an interior space. The cabinet member comprises at least one shelf portion. The shelf portion is designed for supporting tableware whereby the tableware is stored in the interior space of the cabinet member. A table assembly comprises a top member and a plurality of leg members. Each of the leg members downwardly extends from the top member whereby the leg members are designed for engaging a support surface for supporting the top member above the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Inventors: James Skelton, Roscoe Seller, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6695418
    Abstract: Modular shelving with at least one cabinet that includes a plurality of shelves and vertical risers which serve to space the shelves and support loads placed thereon. Cabinet side wall, back wall and door panels are installed about the risers, with each component having a pair of spaced apart holes adapted to slide over the risers. The holes preferably have a diameter just slightly less than the smallest diameter portion of the risers over which the panels will be placed, and are surrounded by one or more radial slots which allow the material around the hole to flex and accommodate larger diameter portions of the risers with an interference fit. The interference fit eliminates the need for precise hole size manufacturing and provides an additional advantage of holding the cabinet doors in a position selected by the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Inc.
    Inventors: Erik L. Skov, David A. Houk, Jr.