Connectors Patents (Class 312/111)
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Publication number: 20140292164Abstract: A system for the modular construction of counters, including at least two modules. Arranged on each of the two sides of each module is a post, which is able to bear the components of the module, such as furniture elements and/or which defines the module. Each post has at least two part profiles, specifically one right and one left part profile. These can be co-located so as to create an optical unit. At their upper end, the part profiles can be fixed together via at least one upper closure. Various modules differing from each other in shape, size or ground area, have the same part profiles. All right and all left part profiles are structured identically to one another and are preferably installed mirror-inverted to one another. Hereby, each post in the system has the same thickness, regardless of the shape and size of the modules used.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Vieler International GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Franz Kallos
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Publication number: 20140265754Abstract: A display case that includes a body having a first end and a second end and a cavity extending through the body from the first end to the second end, the cavity configured to receive at least one display item therein, such as a model train, and a pair of end caps attached to respective ends of the body and each include an attachment device to removably couple the display case to adjoining display cases. The display cases have different lengths and are attachable to any one of the other display cases. An elevator system is provided having at least one elevator device configured to move display cases. The display system is operable between an expanded state and a collapsed state. The display system has a track attached to distal ends of at least three members. The track and members are collectively collapsible between the expanded and collapsed states.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Charles Royal Patterson
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Publication number: 20140225484Abstract: Storage volume having a cubical housing with an interior space and walls, whereby at least the front wall is provided with an opening, and whereby at least the side walls are provided with a coupling on their outward facing sides, which are made in such a way that they allow such storage volumes to be coupled, either with both their front walls in the same plane, or with the front wall of one of the storage volumes in the same plane as the rear wall of the other storage volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: THE CHILLAFISH COMPANY NVInventor: Sebastian De Roeck
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Patent number: 8783798Abstract: A cabinet framework includes a front door frame, a rear door frame, and depth components. The front door frame consists of four first section bars connected end to end. The first section bars are connected by two-way components which includes two sockets with insertion directions perpendicular to each other. The first section bar is a rectangular hollow beam formed by folding a rectangular sheet and is connected to the two-way component by insertion at the socket. The rectangular sheet includes a first edge and a second edge connected together. The first edge wraps around the second edge to form a flange which has multiple rectangular through holes. The rectangular through holes are step holes. The diameter of the holes on the first edge is greater than that on the second edge.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shi Zhang
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Publication number: 20140145567Abstract: A small-scale/miniaturized display locker sized and configured to be a scaled version of a full-sized professional, collegiate or other sports locker where an athlete would display or store his/her uniform and equipment. The scaled nature of the display locker allows a fan of the corresponding team or player to show his/her support by placing the display locker on a desk, shelf, credenza or mounting on a wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventors: JOHN FREDERICK ALDRICH, PELLE JOHANSSON
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Patent number: 8733851Abstract: A modular furniture system is provided. The system includes surface members, junctions, and connectors. Each connector has two engagement portions. The surface members and junctions each include one or more channels for receiving a connector, the channels are shaped to slidingly attach with an engagement portion of a connector. The channels are positioned so that the connectors being used to interconnect a surface member to a junction or a surface member to another surface member to assemble the modular furniture system.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventor: David W. Lee
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Patent number: 8720016Abstract: A clip for releasably securing a panel to a support, including a socket member, and a ball member. The socket member includes a base having a bore positioned at a center point of the base and a collar located around the bore, the collar being partitioned into segment walls separated by gaps. The ball member includes a base having a collar positioned around the center and a cylindrical pillar with a spherical member projecting from a top surface of the base at a generally perpendicular angle to the base. The spherical member of the cylindrical pillar is pushed through the collar of the socket member, causing the segment walls to flex back to allow the spherical member to emerge from above the segment walls and the pillar to be encircled by the segment walls when the segment walls flex back to their original position, resulting in a secure snap fit engagement of the ball and socket members.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: Dominic Beaulieu
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Patent number: 8714355Abstract: A container system includes a plurality of containers, a plurality of container receiving regions, a plurality of base unit latches, and a base unit. Each base unit latch is arranged to latch an associated one of the containers at least partially within an associated one of the container receiving regions. The containers may be transported separately from the base unit, and may be used to store tools and other accessories. In one embodiment of the container system, each base unit latch comprises a resilient latch member connected to the base unit. The resilient latch member is biased into a lock position to engage a lock engagement portion on an associated one of the containers. The resilient latch member may be movable against the bias to a release position wherein the associated container is able to be removed from the associated container receiving region.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventor: Jin Chi Huang
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Patent number: 8708433Abstract: A storage system includes a shell having a plurality of walls and a plurality of rails. The plurality of walls are coupled to one another to form a storage chamber therebetween and to define a plurality of intersection edges. Each of the plurality of intersection edges is formed at a corresponding boundary of two adjacent ones of the plurality of walls. The plurality of rails each extend outwardly from a corresponding one of the plurality of intersection edges with an angled orientation relative to each of the two adjacent ones of the plurality of walls. A cross-sectional thickness of each of the plurality of rails increases as each of the plurality of rails extends away from one of the plurality of intersection edges.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Dirk Ahlgrim, Douglas Dayton, Angie Kim, Monica Kuznik, Samuel Palmer, David Weissburg, Gretchen Wustrack
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Patent number: 8672426Abstract: A clothes treating apparatus having a stacking structure. The clothes treating apparatus includes upper and lower clothes treating apparatuses each having a cabinet and legs installed below the cabinet, wherein leg accommodation portions for accommodating the legs of the upper clothes treating apparatus are formed on an upper surface of the cabinet of the lower clothes treating apparatus, and the upper and lower clothes treating apparatuses are fixed to each other as the legs are insertion-fixed to the leg accommodation portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Namyeong Heo
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Patent number: 8667911Abstract: A modular furniture system having planar vertical components having slots and/or tabs, and planar horizontal components having slots and/or tabs, wherein the vertical components and the horizontal components releasably and interlockingly mate with each other to form a plurality of different pieces of furniture.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Kittrich CorporationInventor: Carl Brock Brandenberg
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Patent number: 8668283Abstract: An electronic device enclosure assembly with a connecting assembly is disclosed. The electronic device enclosure assembly includes two electronic device enclosures. Each of the two electronic device enclosures includes a top frame, a bottom frame, a plurality of supports and a maintaining pole. The plurality of supports connects the top frame and the bottom frame, the maintaining pole is secured between two of the plurality of supports, and the maintaining pole defines a securing slot. A mounting member includes two side plates opposite to each other, and a positioning member protrudes from each of the two side plates. The maintaining poles of the two electronic device enclosures are located between the two side plates, the positioning member is engaged in the securing slot, and the two electronic device enclosures are connected together by the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20140049141Abstract: A modular furniture system is described. The system includes a base component having a cavity and at least one base connector, at least one flexible side panel adapted to connect to the base component, each flexible side panel including at least one first connecting region adapted to be secured to the cavity of the base component and at least one second connecting region, a top support component comprising a cavity adapted to be secured to the at least one second connecting region, and a lid adapted to be coupled to the top support component. A modular furniture device is also described. The device includes a base component and top support component, each with at least one cavity and multiple slots, and at least one side panel. Each side panel includes multiple connecting regions with tabs able to be connected to slots included in the base or top support component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Gita J. Patel, Jitendra S. Patel
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Patent number: 8616661Abstract: An enclosure, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, comprises a plurality of peripheral frame members, a plurality of corner frame members, a plurality of corner members, a plurality of primary surface sheets, and a plurality of secondary surface sheets. In preferred embodiments, the components of the enclosure are joined together in a manner that inhibits liquids from accessing the junctions between the components. In this manner, the interior of the enclosure can be shielded from various weather and other conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Trystar, Inc.Inventors: Steven Matthew Takata, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher, Jason Robert DeMars, Christopher Alan Dahl
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Patent number: 8601765Abstract: Components of a modular component system are disclosed. A representative component has, at a first side, a first channel for receiving a connector and, at a second side, a second channel for receiving a connector. The first channel extends inwardly from an outer edge of the first side and in cross-section has a body portion which extends from an opening in the component in a direction generally parallel to the first side and a head portion which extends outwardly of the body portion. The second channel extends inwardly from an outer edge of the second side and in cross-section has a body portion which extends from an opening in the component in a direction generally parallel to the second side and a head portion which extends outwardly of the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Aeroflex LimitedInventor: Nathan Lord
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Publication number: 20130320819Abstract: A server cabinet includes a top wall and two sidewalls. The top wall defines a T-shaped first slot and a T-shaped second slot adjacent to each sidewall. Each first slot adjacent to one sidewall aligns with a second slot adjacent to the other sidewall. Each first slot includes a first channel extending through the corresponding sidewall and a first receiving slot communicating with the first channel. Each second slot includes a second channel extending through the corresponding sidewall and a second receiving slot communicating with the second channel. A T-shaped mounting member is pivotably mounted in each first channel. Each mounting member includes a pivot portion received in the first channel and a locking portion formed from one end of the pivot portion and capable of being received and secured in the first receiving slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: SZU-WEI KUO
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Publication number: 20130300266Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular containment system that redirects exhaust from cabinets without altering the cabinet. The modular containment system includes a docking station having a first and second bay. The first bay has a first side frame and a second side frame. A top support joins the front of the first and second side frames and cross bars join the back of the first and second side frames. The second bay is connected to the first bay. The second bay has a third side frame. The second bay also has cross bars and a top support that join the second and third side frames. A cabinet is positioned within one of the first and second bays.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Samuel C. Ramey, David R. Davis, Samuel M. Marrs
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Patent number: 8579388Abstract: Furniture with compartments housing drawers and/or baskets and/or wing doors and consisting of a lower frame, rear frame, upper frame, and lateral sides, characterised in that said lower frame consists of a lower front and lower rear section connected using orthogonally placed lower side sections, said rear frame consists of an upper rear and a lower rear crosspiece connected using orthogonally placed side stanchions, said upper frame consists of an upper front crosspiece on which upper side crosspieces are fixed, said lower side sections, said side stanchions, and said upper side crosspieces including seats intended to house by means of insertion said lateral sides, said lateral sides being fixed on the lower side using fixing means inserted in holes on the lower side and using blocking means, said lateral sides being fixed on the upper part using at least one fixing means inserted in an upper hole and blocking means.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Valcucine S.p.A.Inventors: Gabriele Centazzo, Massimo Graffeo
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Patent number: 8579389Abstract: A server cabinet includes a top wall and two sidewalls. The top wall defines a T-shaped first slot and a T-shaped second slot adjacent to each sidewall. Each first slot adjacent to one sidewall aligns with a second slot adjacent to the other sidewall. Each first slot includes a first channel extending through the corresponding sidewall and a first receiving slot communicating with the first channel. Each second slot includes a second channel extending through the corresponding sidewall and a second receiving slot communicating with the second channel. A T-shaped mounting member is pivotably mounted in each first channel. Each mounting member includes a pivot portion received in the first channel and a locking portion formed from one end of the pivot portion and capable of being received and secured in the first receiving slot.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Szu-Wei Kuo
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Patent number: 8573716Abstract: A storage shell includes a plurality of sidewalls to collectively define a chamber therebetween. A first sidewall defines a panel and a track. The panel defines an outer perimeter edge, an exterior surface, and holes extending through the panel. The track is coupled to the panel and includes a first rib and a second rib each extending from the exterior surface. The first rib is positioned inside the outer perimeter edge. The second rib is concentric with and shaped similarly to the first rib. The first rib and the second rib each separately border each one of the holes where each of the holes is formed between the first rib and the second rib. Related storage and organization systems, accessories and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Zalewski
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Patent number: 8567879Abstract: Cabinets adapted for non-level garage floors and out-of-plumb garage walls with leveling controls operated from inside each cabinet. The cabinets have in common that they are attachable to a garage wall and each has at least one adjustment panel forming a part of the back of the cabinet. Each adjustment panel has a hand screw for extending behind the cabinet to engage the wall to provide back-to-front leveling and to prevent installation of fasteners, such as screws, from pulling the cabinet closer to the wall during installation. Each adjustment panel also has horizontal slots in a staggered arrangement in two horizontal rows for receiving fasteners. Floor-standing cabinets have feet that are adjustable from inside the cabinet. Wall-hanging cabinets have a top bracket that provides side-to-side leveling form inside. Floor-standing cabinets are modular and stackable, using an included adapter and door-handle coupler to enable stacked cabinet doors to open as one.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Inventors: Gary Keith Carter, William Basore
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Patent number: 8567615Abstract: A modular stackable shoe organizer kit that includes an interchangeable series of modular stackable shelving units with specific dimensions configurable to store shoes in a tidy and organized capacity.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Inventor: Sheila O. Rainey
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Patent number: 8540326Abstract: A stackable footwear storage cabinet is provided that includes a plurality of components forming a cubic arrangement inclosing an interior space for a drawer with dividers to store footwear in a vertical fashion. Two or more units capable of being interlocked in a vertical stack, counter weighted to prevent tipping over when the fully loaded drawers are extended open.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Inventor: Joan M. Moszer
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Patent number: 8534774Abstract: This invention features a modular composite cabinet system for facilitating multiple configurations of a variety of interconnecting modules. The system has one or more cabinet modules with one or more composite panels. The exterior surface has one or more pre-cut elongated slots with a depth equal to a thickness of a layer. A first cabinet module attaches to a second cabinet module using one or more attaching screws driven into an interior surface, exiting through a pre-cut elongated slot on the exterior surface, further driven through a second pre-cut elongated slot on the second cabinet module, into, then lodging into the substrate. A plurality of cabinet modules can be attached, then detached, then reattached in multiple configurations.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Yan Chang
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Patent number: 8511293Abstract: A modular outdoor kitchen comprises a plurality of weather-resistant outdoor kitchen modules. Each module comprises a frame having a plurality of outer faces. The modules are releasably connected together in mating arrangement. A plurality of weather-resistant fascia panels are provided on at least a portion of the pluralities of outer faces of the frames. Each fascia panel includes at least one exterior surface that simulates the appearance of an outdoor building material. The modular outdoor kitchen substantially has the appearance of a built-in outdoor kitchen that is substantially constructed of the outdoor building material when the plurality of outdoor kitchen modules are connected together.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Mediumrare, Inc.Inventors: Arthur Charles Thompson, Bruce Douglas Spangrud
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Publication number: 20130200760Abstract: A kitchen module (10), especially for integration into a fitted kitchen, includes two cabinet elements (12,14), one of them being a first cabinet element (12) to be positioned at the wall (16) of a room, while the second cabinet element (14) is positioned in a free standing manner in front of the first cabinet element (12), and a passage (20) is remaining between the two cabinet elements (12,14), and a box shaped bridge element (26) connects the upper parts of the cabinet elements (12,14) and bridges the passage (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: POGGENPOHL MÖBELWERKE GmbHInventor: Hadi Teherani
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Patent number: 8485614Abstract: A base stand for supporting a metal cabinet includes a main body having a top wall and four side walls extending therefrom; and legs attached to each of the four side walls of the body. Each of the legs has at least one pair of holes for mounting the legs to the body. A slidable drawer is slidably mounted to the body. A base stand and metal storage bin assembly includes a base stand and metal storage bin assembly including a metal storage bin having a top wall, a bottom wall, and first and second opposed side walls and a base stand for storing and transporting the metal cabinet. The base stand has a main body having a top wall and four side walls extending therefrom and legs attached to the four side walls of the body. Each of the legs has at least one pair of holes for mounting the legs to the body. A slidable drawer is slidably mounted to the body.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Metal Fabricating CorporationInventors: Bernard J. Golias, Jr., Gary W. James, Gary R. Kish
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Patent number: 8485480Abstract: A cabinet leveling device has a first channel for receiving a first cabinet sidewall, a second channel for receiving a second cabinet sidewall, an intermediate section connecting said first and second channel, and an adjustable threaded member received through said intermediate section for providing leveling adjustability to said device.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Inventor: Thomas A. Bove
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Publication number: 20130175907Abstract: A cabinet has a base and a first side wherein one of the base and the first side has a male portion and an other of the base and the first side has a female portion for mating with the male portion. The cabinet has a second side, such that the second side may be attached to the base, wherein one of the base and the second side has a male portion and an other of the base and the second side has a female portion for mating with the male portion, such that the second side may be attached to the base. The cabinet also has a back for attaching to the first side, the second side and the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Donald Joseph Deneweth, Chris Brozina, Shannon Lafferty
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Publication number: 20130162118Abstract: An electronic device enclosure assembly includes a first electronic device enclosure, a second electronic device enclosure, and a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly includes a first installation member, a second installation member, a connecting member, a rotating member, and a mounting member secured to the rotating member. The first installation member is secured to the first electronic device enclosure. The second installation member is secured to the second electronic device enclosure. The connecting member is rotatably mounted to the first installation member and the rotating member. The rotating member is rotatably mounted to the second installation member. The second installation member defines a locking hole. The mounting member is capable of engaging in the locking hole to prevent the rotating member from rotating relative to the second installation. The connecting member secures the first installation member to the second installation member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventor: CHEN-LU FAN
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Publication number: 20130162117Abstract: In a transfer system for wafers, etc., a coupling chamber corresponding to a port is formed only when a transfer box comes in tight contact with an apparatus as a transfer target in the transfer box is transferred into the apparatus, so that the transfer target will be transferred together with the coupling chamber into the apparatus by means of magnetic attraction forces exerted between the transfer box, transfer box door and apparatus door, thereby simplifying the structures of the transfer box and apparatus and also allowing the transfer target to be transferred into the apparatus without fail.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Shiro Hara, Hitoshi Maekawa
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Patent number: 8464408Abstract: A hardware system is provided for use in ready-to-assembly (RTA) furniture that allows assembly thereof without the need for tools. The system includes a pin fastener and a pin receiver assembly. The pin receiver assembly is installed into one panel of the RTA furniture while the pin fastener is installed into another panel or component that is to be fastened to the first panel. The pin receiver includes a retaining means therein that serves to releasably engage the pin fastener when it is inserted therein. The pin receiver includes a body having engaging members therein that engage the pin shaft when the pin shaft is inserted into the pin receiver. In a preferred embodiment the pin receiver can be disengaged from the pin fastener using a magnet.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Inventor: Tracy Leigh Hazzard
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Publication number: 20130134842Abstract: A modular shelving system may include a plurality of configurable components and methods of forming configuration assemblies from such components. The configuration assemblies of the modular shelving system may be paired with and coupled to other shelving units and/or furniture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventors: Richard Kassanoff, Robert Larry Stewart, James Battley
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Patent number: 8439456Abstract: A built-in domestic appliance is provided that has a length-adjustable spacer sleeve to fasten the built-in domestic appliance to a wall with a fastening screw. The length-adjustable spacer has a first sleeve part mounted on the built-in domestic appliance and a second sleeve part that is telescopically adjustable relative to the first sleeve part and that is adjustable, in length, along an axis with respect to the first sleeve part until the second sleeve part is in contact with the wall. The built-in domestic appliance also includes a rotational securing assembly that limits rotational movement of the second sleeve part about the axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbHInventors: Franz Kiechle, Karlheinz Rehm
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Patent number: 8414092Abstract: A storage shell includes sidewalls and rails. The sidewalls each extend between two others of the sidewalls to collectively define a chamber therebetween. The sidewalls create a plurality of intersection lines each being defined along a boundary between two of the plurality of sidewalls. The plurality of are rails each coupled to and radially extends away from a different corresponding one of the plurality of intersection lines relative to a center of the storage shell. Each of the plurality of rails is formed with a Y-shaped cross-section. Related storage and organization systems, and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Zalewski, Dirk Ahlgrim, Monica Kuznik, Samuel Palmer, Gretchen Wustrack
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Patent number: 8388073Abstract: Modular storage units that can be assembled without additional fasteners or tools and then coupled together with or without optional shelves into an overall storage system using a common twist-lock fastener. The modular storage units are assembled from top, bottom and side panels. The top and bottom panels for each modular storage unit are structurally identical as are the side panels. Modular storage units having different widths have commonly sized and structurally identical side panels. Storage systems that are built up from the modular storage units can be easily assembled in work vehicles and other close quarters or tight spaces. The modular storage units can include plurality of trays or other articles for storing various parts, articles, etc.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2006Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Adrian Steel Co.Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
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Publication number: 20130050945Abstract: An electronic device may have electronic device housing structures in which electronic components such as integrated circuits and connectors may be mounted. The electronic device housing structures may include an upper housing having a planar upper surface member and four perpendicular housing sidewall structures. The housing sidewall structures of the upper housing may have edges that form a rectangular opening with curved corners. A lower housing may have structures forming a rectangular lip that is configured to be received within the rectangular opening in the upper housing. Engagement structures such as inwardly protruding hook structures on the upper housing and snap structures on the rectangular lip may be used in attaching the upper and lower housings. The snap structures may each have a rectangular main opening and lateral extension portions that extend the width of the main opening along the edge of the lip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Vinh Diep, Dominic Dolci, Chiew-Siang Goh, Alexander Michael Kwan, Cesar Lozano Villarreal
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Patent number: 8359985Abstract: A modular component, panel, or building block, is used to construct modular styled systems. Such module contains specifically designed slots or openings. Such slots extend substantially perpendicular from the modules' edges and into the center of the panel. The interlocking mechanism provided by the slots allows the modules to be combined to form a modular styled system. The module further contains a number of drill holes that runs across its edges and can be threaded with metal rods for structural support.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventor: Lama Pema Wangdak
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Publication number: 20130015749Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for installing a side-by-side domestic appliance combination, in particular a side-by-side refrigerator unit and/or freezer unit combination, which comprises at least two domestic appliances or refrigerator and/or freezer units. In accordance with the invention, the method includes the steps: Arranging the two domestic appliances next to one another; placing an installation element onto the upper side of the two domestic appliances arranged next to one another; and fastening of the installation element to both domestic appliances such that the installation element prevents or makes difficult a relative movement of the two domestic appliances in the depth direction and in the height direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: Liebherr-Hausgerate Ochsenhausen GmbHInventors: Josef Hecht, Dietmar Blersch, Ralf Schubert, Oliver Weidelener, Stefan Schweikart
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Patent number: 8337973Abstract: A structure of a cylindrical boss forming place of a cabinet is provided. A resin-molded plate has a first face which is flat and a second face which is opposite to the first face. A resin-molded boss is formed into a cylindrical shape and is integrally protruded from the second face of the plate. A thickness t of a cylinder wall at a base end of the boss is less than a reference thickness T of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroki Ishii
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Publication number: 20120319544Abstract: A container data center includes a container, and two spaced cabinets arranged in the container. A supporting apparatus is connected between the cabinets. The supporting apparatus includes two connecting members and an operation member. The first ends of the connecting members are fixed to the corresponding cabinets. The second ends of the connecting members are connected to opposite ends of the operating member. The operating member can be lengthened or shortened by rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: SHENG-CHUNG HSIAO
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Publication number: 20120293053Abstract: A case for a display device comprises a front half casing and a rear half casing. The front half casing includes a rim portion and a hollow portion. Preferably, at least one first and second connecting elements are respectively provided at the front and rear half casings and are arranged to be screwable with each other. Preferably, a support element is connected between the front and the rear half casings for maintaining the rear half casing apart from the front half casing at a fixed angle after the case is open. Preferably, a receiving casing for locating an airflow-generated device used for heat dissipation is provided to be in detachable connection with a bottom of the rear half casing for providing airflow into the case. Preferably, a waterproof frame is provided and fastened onto an external surface of the rim portion for waterproof protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: Ying-Hung LIN, Chen-Yuan Lu
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Publication number: 20120293052Abstract: A domestic household laundry appliance including a housing having a door for accessing an interior of the housing, and an attachment device on the housing, the attachment device for securing and supporting a laundry hanger device. The laundry hanger device is releasably secured in the attachment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATIONInventor: Gerhard Stegerwald
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Publication number: 20120275104Abstract: A modular component chassis coupling system includes a chassis having a first component coupling feature and a second component coupling feature located on opposite sides of a housing. A modular component includes a first chassis coupling feature and a second chassis coupling feature. A first handle is coupled to the first chassis coupling feature that is operable to engage the first component coupling feature to move the first handle into a coupling position and, once in the coupling position, the first handle is moved into a securing position to secure the modular component in the housing. A second handle is coupled to the second chassis coupling feature and is operable to engage the second component coupling feature to move the second handle into a coupling position and, once in the coupling position, the second handle is moved into a securing position to secure the modular component in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.Inventors: Karl I. Hamand, Keith D. Webb, Todd E. Lewis, Zachary A. Cravens
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Publication number: 20120263989Abstract: A rack housing assembly and an energy storage apparatus having the rack housing assembly are disclosed. The rack housing assembly may include a rack housing defining a plurality of accommodation spaces, each having open front side configured to house a battery tray. The rack housing assembly may also include an anchor member formed on at least at one side of the rack housing and be configured to fix the rack housing to a wall member of an installation space. The rack housing assembly intensively may house a plurality of battery trays and be configured to electrically connect the housed battery trays so that the housed battery trays are modulated. The rack housing assembly may include an improved anti-vibration characteristic with respect to external shocks or vibrations that may be generated during transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jeong-Deok BYUN, Eun-Ok KWAK, Jong-Wook YOON, Byoung-Ju KIM
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Publication number: 20120248948Abstract: A versatile modular display, with a compound module with a back lid, a frame which is assembled to the back lid, the frame consisting of an upper side, a lower side, lateral sides and a lid, and a section with cavities which can be assembled unto said frame, the cavities being formed by a raised flat surface and a groove, the groove being bounded by the raised flat surface and the walls which are substantially perpendicular to said groove, the section additionally comprising a front wall with a back face, a front face being in contact with the walls substantially perpendicular to said groove, wherein the back face of the front wall is substantially hollow, and wherein over the at least two walls substantially perpendicular to said groove, a notch is formed, a connector which can be assembled to said frame, wherein the connector comprises a main body with a lower, an upper and a lateral surface, wherein the upper surface has an orifice through which a first means of connection is inserted, an insert which surrType: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: DIMENSION ESPACIO, S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: Daniel DANTUS, David CANSECO, Victor FINKELSTEIN
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Publication number: 20120242200Abstract: An interior design unit is provided including five planar members, each having a tetragon shape and removably attached to at least one other planar member, wherein each of planar members includes four through holes for receiving a connector for attachment to at least one other interior design unit, and wherein each through hole is positioned at substantially equal distance from an adjacent corner of the planar member. An interior design system is also provided including a plurality of modular units and at least one connector for removable attachment of one modular unit to one other modular unit, wherein each modular unit has a plurality of planar members removably connected to each other, wherein each of the planar members includes a plurality of through holes, and wherein the connector is received in any of the through holes in the planar members.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventor: Rukshan Keragala
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Publication number: 20120229006Abstract: A storage shell includes a plurality of sidewalls to collectively define a chamber therebetween. A first sidewall defines a panel and a track. The panel defines an outer perimeter edge, an exterior surface, and holes extending through the panel. The track is coupled to the panel and includes a first rib and a second rib each extending from the exterior surface. The first rib is positioned inside the outer perimeter edge. The second rib is concentric with and shaped similarly to the first rib. The first rib and the second rib each separately border each one of the holes where each of the holes is formed between the first rib and the second rib. Related storage and organization systems, accessories and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventor: Kevin ZALEWSKI
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Patent number: 8220398Abstract: A modular furniture system having planar vertical components having slots and/or tabs, and planar horizontal components having slots and/or tabs, wherein the vertical components and the horizontal components releasably and interlockingly mate with each other to form a plurality of different pieces of furniture.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Legare, LPInventor: Carl Brock Brandenberg
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Patent number: 8186776Abstract: A storage shell includes a plurality of sidewalls to collectively define a chamber therebetween. A first sidewall defines a panel and a track. The panel defines an outer perimeter edge, an exterior surface, and holes extending through the panel. The track is coupled to the panel and includes a first rib and a second rib each extending from the exterior surface. The first rib is positioned inside the outer perimeter edge. The second rib is concentric with and shaped similarly to the first rib. The first rib and the second rib each separately border each one of the holes where each of the holes is formed between the first rib and the second rib. Related storage and organization systems, accessories and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Zalewski