Show-case Type Patents (Class 312/114)
  • Patent number: 7846026
    Abstract: A gaming machine includes a cabinet defining an internal space and a front side. The cabinet has an opening in the front side for providing access to the internal space. A door is movably mounted to the cabinet for movement between an open position providing access to the internal space, and a closed position wherein the door substantially closes off the opening in the cabinet. The door has an enlarged opening defining generally vertical spaced apart side edges. At least one screen is mounted to the door, and extends across at least a substantial portion of the opening in the door, the screen having an outside surface. A generally horizontal cross member extends across the enlarged opening, and has opposite ends positioned adjacent the vertical side edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: SPEC International
    Inventors: Orlando W. Stephenson, III, Kim D. Mc Comb, Dave J. Looks, Lee M. Terpstra
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20100011644
    Abstract: A system for displaying memorabilia includes a display platform, at least one sheet of mounting material, and a cover. The mounting material is arranged and configured to be assembled into a first display piece, wherein when the first display piece is assembled, the first display piece includes at least two facing layers of mounting material fastened together and at least a first magnet fastened to one of the at least two facing layers of mounting material. The first magnet is arranged and configured to secure the display piece to the display platform. A first combined thickness of the at least two facing layers of mounting material and the first magnet define a first height. The cover encloses the display platform and has a transparent surface that permits viewing the at least one display piece when the cover is closed and when the display piece is secured to the display platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Eric J. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20090267462
    Abstract: An exhibition cabinet including a console having a first console attachment and a second console attachment. The first console attachment has an upper side and a lower side that is spaced apart from the upper side by a first distance and extends parallel thereto. The second console attachment has an upper side and a lower side that is spaced apart from the upper side by a second distance and extends parallel thereto. A method of exhibiting products is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Stefan Spies
  • Patent number: 7591097
    Abstract: A wall-mounted cabinet style display case for displaying an athletic uniform jersey neatly inside. The back frame of the cabinet is fastened to the wall first. The back frame has a flat open pocket inside and the jersey is neatly displayed by hanging the jersey on uniform specific shaped hangers and folding the jersey inside and around the pocket for proper jersey display length. A completely removable front frame fastens to the back frame by first latching the top back of the front frame to the top of the back frame. The front frame is secured using metal plates on the back of the front frame and opposable magnets located on the back frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Caseworks International, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman H. Alman, Steve Block, Gerald Davis
  • Publication number: 20090230826
    Abstract: A curio cabinet apparatus comprised of: a central portion having a top surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a bottom surface, and a front surface; at least one optically concealed forming an optically concealed firearm storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventor: David Myers
  • Publication number: 20090102331
    Abstract: A protection and display case comprises a sealed display space, a load-bearing base platform, which includes a lower portion and an upper portion separated by a sealed horizontal separator. The base platform is sealingly coupled to the sealed display space in a manner such that the upper portion of the base platform is inside the sealed display space while the lower portion is outside the sealed display space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Alessandro GOPPION
  • Publication number: 20090102330
    Abstract: A frame assembly device includes a plurality of supporting tubes, a plurality of annular grooves, a plurality of inner liners, at least one the frame assembly, and at least one board. The external circle ring of the inner liner is formed as a tapered shape. A cambered convex portion is installed in a specific position of the internal circle ring of the inner liner. Besides, the inner liner is sheathed on the external circle ring of the supporting tube so that the cambered convex portion is positioned in the annular groove. The frame assembly has a plurality of connecting units and hollow connecting tubes. The relative sides of the external circle ring of the board have respectively a cambered concave portion. Besides, the boards are installed in the frame assemblies so that each cambered concave portion is capable of covering on the external circle ring of each hollow connecting tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Ching-Hui Chiang
  • Publication number: 20090058235
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a front plate and an elastic member fitted to the front plate along the periphery thereof. The elastic member is pressed against a bezel by a pressing metal part. The elastic member includes a hook-shaped portion and a projecting portion at the end faces thereof. The hook-shaped portion is engaged with an edge portion of the front plate so that the elastic member is prevented from falling off from the front plate. Therefore, it is not necessary to use an adhesive in the assembly process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Tasuku Uchimi
  • Publication number: 20090039742
    Abstract: A universal display apparatus comprising a housing, wherein the housing further comprises a substantially transparent front and a back with a plurality of apertures for receiving supporting members. Supporting members may selectively be placed in any of the plurality of apertures within the back of the housing, such that a user can create a universal display case which is capable of holding any size, shape and/or dimension object which fits within the housing of the universal display apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Howard K. Ripley, JR.
  • Publication number: 20080246375
    Abstract: A cabinet for displaying goods that designed to minimize the opportunity for tampering. Assisting in such improved tamper resistance are: a welded steel frame around the (two) glass door, having a high flange in front in which the doors are installed from the rear of the frame and upon assembly of the case, are captured on the back side by the bottom panel and the top panel assembly with a top reinforcing channel and covering flange that prevents the top from being pried off the door frame as well as side reinforcing angle channels that prevent the end panels from being pried off of the door frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: Neil M. Berg
  • Publication number: 20080180003
    Abstract: A wall-mounted cabinet style display case for displaying an athletic uniform jersey neatly inside. The back frame of the cabinet is fastened to the wall first. The back frame has a flat open pocket inside and the jersey is neatly displayed by hanging the jersey on uniform specific shaped hangers and folding the jersey inside and around the pocket for proper jersey display length. A completely removable front frame fastens to the back frame by first latching the top back of the front frame to the top of the back frame. The front frame is secured using metal plates on the back of the front frame and opposable magnets located on the back frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: CASEWORKS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Norman H. Alman, Steve Block, Gerald Davis
  • Publication number: 20080169735
    Abstract: A showcase has a front wall which defines a showroom for a commodity in cooperation with other walls on a customer side, and includes a transparent portion. The showcase also has a support device that supports the transparent portion in such a way that the transparent portion is allowed to be translated to a direction away from the showroom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: SANDEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shouichi YAMAZAKI, Nobuo KANBAYASHI, Hayato ZUSHIDA
  • Publication number: 20080116772
    Abstract: A wall-mounted urn display cabinet comprising: a cabinet top; a first sidewall in communication with a cabinet top; a second sidewall in communication with the cabinet top, in opposition to the first sidewall; a front urn wall in communication with the first sidewall and second sidewall, the front urn wall comprising: a rear side of the front urn wall; a front side of the front urn wall located on a side opposite the rear side of the front urn wall; a first keepsake volume located generally in the rear side of the front urn wall; a first urn sidewall defining a perimeter of the keepsake volume; a first routed front wall located adjacent to the first urn sidewall, and adjacent to the front side of the front urn wall; a rear wall in communication with the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the cabinet top; and a first keepsake panel attachable to the rear side of the front urn wall, and configured to seal the first keepsake volume with a volume of ashes located in the first keepsake volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Dennis R. Champagne
  • Publication number: 20080083722
    Abstract: A food display comprising a container for holding a product and having at least one translucent portion that facilitates viewing the product from outside the container, a sign panel coupled to the container and being at least partially translucent, and a light assembly including a light source positioned to provide light to both the container and the sign panel. Preferably, the sign panel and the light course are both positioned above an upper plane of the container to facilitate backlighting the sign panel. In one embodiment, the display further includes a fan positioned above and defining a gap between the fan and the upper plane of the container, and the light source is positioned in the gap and is generally horizontally aligned with the sign panel. The food display also has an air circulation system that efficiently circulates air within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: HATCO CORPORATION
    Inventor: John F. Quella
  • Publication number: 20080042529
    Abstract: An improved display case may be used to show and eventually sell items such as jewelry. The display case is both aesthetically pleasing as well as functionally useful for displaying and selling items. Additionally, methods are likewise disclosed for preparing display trays without warping and for providing for ease in restocking items once the display tray is depleted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Robert G. Siemon
  • Patent number: 7316459
    Abstract: A display case includes at least one L shaped bottom member having a bottom and an upstanding back along with an L shaped top member having a top and a depending back. A tongue is disposed on an edge of one of the backs and a groove is disposed on an edge of another of the backs for coupling the backs to one another. Back extensions are provided in order to extend a distance between the top and bottom upon assembly of the bottom member, top member and the back extension. End caps and end cap extensions are configured for engaging the bottom and top for closing ends of the bottom member and the top member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventor: Carl Evan TenBrink
  • Publication number: 20070210523
    Abstract: A device for picking up one or more objects, e.g., particular one or more prizes to be won, and subsequently moving the same to a dispensing position includes: a pick-up device, such as a grabber or a vacuum head; and a positioning device to be controlled by a user for positioning the pick-up device over one or more objects. A weight determination device is provided for determining the weight of the pick-up device, in which one or more picked up objects may be present in case of a successful pick-up attempt, or of a variable related to the weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventor: Eric Ernest Maria Verstraeten
  • Patent number: 7174851
    Abstract: An animal display and habitat assembly having a number of modular animal display units coupled together to enclose a common access area, each of the display units including an outwardly facing display frame with a viewing section between opposing upright members and laterally disposed transition members that include first sections coupled to the upright members and second sections projecting inwardly from their respective first sections to provide a pair of door jambs across which an access door may enclose a display compartment or may be opened into the common access area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: North America Pet Products
    Inventors: Ronald K. Bonner, Eric R. Knudsen
  • Patent number: 7146760
    Abstract: An illuminated display apparatus comprising a frame member and a housing for containing a three-dimensional object is disclosed. The illuminated display apparatus further includes a light source mounted within the housing for illuminating the object contained within the housing of the apparatus. It is noted that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to ascertain quickly the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Inventor: Lau Man Yiu
  • Patent number: 7134735
    Abstract: A display case comprises a first section having a top wall, a bottom wall and a back wall connected between the top and bottom walls, and, a second section having opposed side walls with a front wall connected between them. The second section slides into engagement with the first section to form a closed interior. The bottom wall of the first section is integrally formed with a bracket which includes first and second arms connected in an inverse, L-shape, with one of the arms oriented parallel to and spaced from the bottom wall to form a space within which a shelf is received. A thumb screw or other mounting device extends through the bracket arm to engage the shelf and secure the display case thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: BBC International, Ltd.
    Inventor: John Cummings
  • Patent number: 7090313
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a display case 12 for musical instruments 26. The display case comprises a housing 12 having spaced apart top surface 14 and bottom surface 16 with side walls 26, back wall 18 and front wall 21 positioned therebetween. Both the interior and exterior of the cabinet 12 are covered with fabric material, along with the inside of the back panel. The front wall 21 is a removable structure 22 having a border with a transparent member 24 positioned therein for viewing the displayed musical instrument 26. The interior of the case has a fastener or fasteners 28 on the back wall for attaching the musical instrument 26 and a light 42 which can be located on the base for illuminating the displayed article. A door stop 38 is located on the interior side walls having hook and loop material 40 on the anterior side that mates with hook and loop material located on the interior side of the front panel 22 forming retaining means for the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Inventor: Jeffrey L McMurray
  • Patent number: 7063326
    Abstract: An arcade game cabinet is manufactured in separate front and back sections which are shipped separately and assembled at the point of use with each of the cabinet sections including preinstalled components thereby minimizing assembly steps during final assembly. The assembled cabinet displays oversized prizes on the back wall from the bottom wall to the top wall and prizes are stacked on the bottom wall visible through floor to top wall windows in each of the cabinet sections. A door in the front cabinet section allows for passage of a person into and out of the interior of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Smart Industries Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffrey T. Smart
  • Patent number: 7018006
    Abstract: A shelving unit is formed from at least a portion of an entire vehicle tire (generally a used vehicle tire). Shelves are mounted within the interior of the tire section so that the lengths of the shelves extend within an arc of the tread surface, with the shelves being oriented at least substantially horizontally within the tire interior. The shelves may be mounted by affixing a panel to the tire section along the plane at which the tire is cut, and then affixing the shelves to the panel, whereby removal of all or a portion of the panel from the tire section also allows removal of the shelves. Such a panel may be hingedly affixed to the tire section to allow it to be swung open to allow a user access to the tire interior (and the shelves therein), or the panel may otherwise be made removable from the tire section to allow access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: Theodore Kennith Tezak
  • Patent number: 6880949
    Abstract: A mullion assembly for a refrigerator quick chill pan is provided. The mullion assembly includes a base comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, a first light element coupled to said base for producing light above said top surface, and a second light element coupled to said base for producing light below said bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Debra Miozza, Scott Wayne Lange, Ravi Kumar Yellajosula, Asma Hamid Iqbal
  • Patent number: 6869154
    Abstract: A convertible illuminated display case for drawing attention to an object or image. The display case includes a box having a front opening with a rim extending along at least a portion of its perimeter. The box has a removable front panel with a translucent wall. The display case also includes a support adapted to provide a base for displaying an object, and the support is further adapted for placement within the box. Rear cold light sources are disposed at the back of the box, and front cold light sources are disposed inside the box near the rim. A power supply device is connected to the front and rear cold light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Chanel
    Inventor: Francis Vandenbussche
  • Patent number: 6866352
    Abstract: A shelf apparatus for a showcase includes a shelf plate; a shelf support for supporting the shelf plate; and a connecting member having a movable portion and a fixed portion connected to the shelf plate and the shelf support, respectively. The movable portion has a hard locking member, and the shelf support has a concave portion which can lock and unlock the locking member. When the shelf plate is held on the shelf supports, the locking member is locked to the concave portion. When commodities are resupplied onto the shelf plate, the locking member is unlocked from the concave portion. Thereby, the movable portion of the connecting member is detached from the shelf support. Then, the shelf plate is pulled out forward and commodities are resupplied onto the pulled-out shelf plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Sanden Corp.
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Fujii, Nobuo Kanbayashi, Akifumi Kanouchi, Shoichi Yamazaki
  • Patent number: 6851770
    Abstract: A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall that is at least partially transparent. The platform is disposed within the housing and includes a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed. The platform is selectively movable in the vertical direction between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are in the storage section of the housing. The elevating mechanism is mounted within the housing and includes a linear actuator that is selectively extendable along a straight line axis between a retracted position and an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Fausion Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Canedy, Leo Faubion
  • Patent number: 6840592
    Abstract: A cabinet having a hinged, see-through door for viewing wine and like drinking glasses suspended from the underside of its top surface and shelves in an inverted upside-down orientation with internal illumination and with a self-sealing felt composition compressible inwardly when closing the door to seal out entry of dust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Inventors: Leo A. Kalieta, Nancy J. Kalieta
  • Patent number: 6832822
    Abstract: A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a plurality of platform guide tracks, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall which is at least partially transparent. The platform guide tracks are disposed on the interior of the housing. The platform is disposed within the housing and includes a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed. The platform is selectively movable between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are displayed in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are stored in the storage section of the housing. The platform interfits with the platform guide tracks so as to constrain the movement of the platform to vertical translation only.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Faubion Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Canedy, Leo Faubion, Paul Lenox, Larry G. Stanford
  • Publication number: 20040222720
    Abstract: Apparatus for displaying a plurality of objects having an exterior surface that is hidden from view when mounted for operational use and an interior surface that is exposed for view when mounted for operational use, the apparatus for displaying being mounted on a generally horizontal floor, the apparatus comprising: two or more shelves arranged on an upright display frame, wherein the shelves include a mounting platform for mounting one or more of the plurality of objects such that both the exterior and interior surfaces of the objects are readily visible to the eye of a subject; wherein the two or more shelves are arranged in adjacent series in a stepped front to back and top to bottom arrangement on the upright display frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: Boston Metal Products Corporation
    Inventor: Lawrence Ellis
  • Patent number: 6802576
    Abstract: A protected display case for securely displaying items and for securely storing the items out of view. The display case having a top section that has at least one transparent window and a bottom section. A lifting mechanism raises and lowers a shelf containing items for viewing. The lifting mechanism uses a motor, a gear assembly, and at least two guides that are spaced apart and fixed in a vertical position. The shelf travels up or down in relation to the guides. In the raised position, the items are in the top section and on display for viewing by way of at least one shatter resistant viewing window. In the lowered position, the items are stored within the bottom section and a panel assembly creates a barrier between the top and bottom sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Bradley D. Shepherd
  • Patent number: 6793297
    Abstract: A decorative and practical framed showcase for pendant medals comprising a slotted display panel positioned between a primary back panel and a transparent viewing pane. The showcase attractively displays pendant type awards. The display panel comprises a slot or series of slots arranged uniformly in rows. The ribbon portion of an award is inserted into a slot in the display panel, and is pulled through to the back of the panel. The medal and a part of the ribbon remain visible from the front of the display panel. Retainers attached to the rear surface of the display panel secure the excess length of ribbon out of view and hold the medal suspended in place on the front side of the display panel. The showcase further comprises an integral means for secure attachment and simple removal to and from a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventors: E. Scott Johnson, William B. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6769752
    Abstract: Apparatus for displaying objects having a lower part fixed to an underframe and an upper part pivotally attached to the lower part. The upper part includes front, rear, right, left and upper side parts, of which at least the upper side part consists of a glass pane and wherein the upper part can be moved by an electric motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Glasbau Hahn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Till Hahn, Thomas Otto Hahn
  • Patent number: 6764145
    Abstract: A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure assembly. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall which is at least partially transparent. The platform is disposed within the housing and includes a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed. The platform is also configured to define a rearward facing recessed space. The platform is selectively movable between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are displayed in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are stored in the storage section of the housing. The elevating mechanism is mounted within the storage section and connected to the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Faubion Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Canedy, Leo Faubion
  • Patent number: 6735831
    Abstract: A cremation remains container comprises a receptacle adapted to receive therein cremation remains, and a memorial plaque, adapted to be inscribed with an inscription of memorialization, movably mounted to the receptacle for movement to and between a display position exposing the plaque in view and a storage position concealing the plaque from view. The cover includes a transparent pane. A removable tray adapted to receive mementos of memorialization therein is included in the cremation remains container, is positioned adjacent the wall, is accessible via the cover and the mementos therein are visible through the pane. Optionally or alternatively the container may include a picture frame mounted to the cover whereby a picture placed in the frame is visible through the pane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John Greiwe, Rodger Jones, Chris Lowery, Daniel J. Parker, Mark Thesken
  • Patent number: 6732462
    Abstract: A display case system for providing a display area that may be easily modified for providing a versatile collection of memorabilia. The display case system includes a rear plate having a front surface, a frame structure removably attachable to the rear plate, and a transparent enclosure positioned within the frame structure. The rear plate preferably includes a plurality of securing members that are catchably received within corresponding receiver apertures within the frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: Eric J. Kramer
  • Patent number: 6722747
    Abstract: A transparent case with a collectible positioned over an angled mirror element thereby presenting the collectible for viewing, top and bottom, front and back, and from side to side without the necessity of removing the collectible from the display case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Inventors: James J. House, II, Erin E. Logan
  • Patent number: 6685283
    Abstract: A cabinet for display of a stringed musical instrument, wherein the stringed musical instrument is oriented horizontally and is held in place within the cabinet by the supports which engage the strap buttons of the instrument. The device is optionally attachable to a wall. In one embodiment, the supports are angled brackets with notches for receiving the strap buttons. A protective material is applied on each support and the interior surface of the cabinet to avoid abrasion of the instrument surface. The orientation of the angled brackets is such that the visible profile of the brackets is very small when an instrument is displayed in the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Gibson Guitar Corp.
    Inventors: Richard Gembar, Anthony W. Bragg
  • Publication number: 20030222546
    Abstract: A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a plurality of platform guide tracks, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall which is at least partially transparent. The platform guide tracks are disposed on the interior of the housing. The platform is disposed within the housing and includes a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed. The platform is selectively movable between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are displayed in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are stored in the storage section of the housing. The platform interfits with the platform guide tracks so as to constrain the movement of the platform to vertical translation only.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: John F. Canedy, Leo Faubion, Paul Lenox, Larry G. Stanford
  • Publication number: 20030214202
    Abstract: A cabinet for display of a stringed musical instrument, wherein the stringed musical instrument is oriented horizontally and is held in place within the cabinet by the supports which engage the strap buttons of the instrument. The device is optionally attachable to a wall. In one embodiment, the supports are angled brackets with notches for receiving the strap buttons. A protective material is applied on each support and the interior surface of the cabinet to avoid abrasion of the instrument surface. The orientation of the angled brackets is such that the visible profile of the brackets is very small when an instrument is displayed in the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Richard Gembar, Anthony W. Bragg
  • Publication number: 20030209955
    Abstract: A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall that is at least partially transparent. The platform is disposed within the housing and includes a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed. The platform is selectively movable in the vertical direction between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are in the storage section of the housing. The elevating mechanism is mounted within the housing and includes a linear actuator that is selectively extendable along a straight line axis between a retracted position and an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: John F. Canedy, Leo Faubion
  • Publication number: 20030201698
    Abstract: A storage cabinet comprised of an upper cover, a frame, a base, a back mirror, and a rear panel. The frame is fabricated of steel tubing (hollow metal tubes) and active hinges are installed on the frame to provide for its folding, thereby simplifying packaging material cost. Slide slots are formed along the top edges of lateral frame members that provide for the installation and positioning of the back mirror and the rear panel. The overall design of the present invention reduces components to a bare minimum and is safe, convenient, facilitates DIY assembly, and lowers import and export shipping costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Yi-Yi Liang, Hung-Chi Wu, Kuan-Chieh Yu
  • Publication number: 20030193275
    Abstract: A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure assembly. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall which is at least partially transparent. The platform is disposed within the housing and includes a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed. The platform is also configured to define a rearward facing recessed space. The platform is selectively movable between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are displayed in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are stored in the storage section of the housing. The elevating mechanism is mounted within the storage section and connected to the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: John F. Canedy, Leo Faubion
  • Publication number: 20030106471
    Abstract: A portable elevated picnic table cover including an enclosure dimensioned for being positioned atop a picnic table. The enclosure is constructed of a transparent material. The enclosure has a closed top, an open bottom, and a peripheral side wall therebetween. The open bottom is positioned over the picnic table. The peripheral side wall has at least one access opening therethrough. The access opening has a corresponding removable flap coupled thereto. A pair of support brackets is positioned within the enclosure for supporting the enclosure in a raised orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Nicole Rivers
  • Patent number: 6566614
    Abstract: A draft shield for a balance that has a balance housing has a rear wall and a front wall panel arranged in a fixed position to the rear wall, at least two side wall panels and a top cover. The rear wall and the front wall panel are connected to a base. The base has a locking device and the balance housing has a complementary locking element. The locking device and the locking element cooperate with one another to releasably attach the draft shield to the balance housing, wherein the locking device and the locking element are configured to release the draft shield without moving the draft shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Mettler-Toledo GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Flückiger, Roger Leisinger, Armin Rüdisüli, Aurelius Rindlisbacher
  • Publication number: 20030071545
    Abstract: A table includes a tabletop that is at least partially constructed of a substantially transparent material allowing a user to see below the lower surface of the tabletop from above the upper surface of the tabletop. The table has one or more storage panels for storing and selectively displaying objects, and a support structure configured to support the tabletop and support the one or more storage panels below the lower surface of the tabletop wherein at least one of the one or more storage panels is visible through the substantially transparent material of the tabletop. The support structure has an opening for removing, installing, and arranging the one or more storage panels. Optional features of the table include a visual identification system for identifying the contents of the storage panels and a modular selection of storage panels for storing and selectively displaying disparate objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas Andrew Fink
  • Patent number: 6547845
    Abstract: A vault for storing collectibles has a system for forcibly entering an incoming air, which after it has been filtered exits the vault along with undesirable substances trapped in a vault chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: James E. Grant, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6543865
    Abstract: A display case includes at least two adjacent modules. Each of the modules includes an upper frame support and lower frame support. Each of the frame supports include carrying frame sections and corner connecting members. The carrying frame members are adapted to be rigidly connected to the corner connecting members. At least one intermodule connecting member interconnects adjacent modules. The at least one intermodule connecting member is adapted to be rigidly connected to the corner connecting members of the adjacent modules. The corner connecting members are formed as prisms and have grooves on vertical surfaces for engagement with protrusions contained on the carrying frame sections or the at least one intermodule connecting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Inventor: Jan Louda
  • Patent number: 6540311
    Abstract: A display case security apparatus comprises a housing, a plurality of platform guide tracks, a platform, an elevating mechanism, and a closure. The housing includes a lower storage section and an upper display section disposed above the storage section. The storage section has an opaque exterior wall and the display section has an exterior wall which is at least partially transparent. The platform guide tracks are disposed on the interior of the housing. The platform is disposed within the housing and includes a generally horizontal portion for supporting articles to be displayed. The platform is selectively movable between a first position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are displayed in the display section of the housing, and a second position, wherein any articles supported on the platform are stored in the storage section of the housing. The platform interfits with the platform guide tracks so as to constrain the movement of the platform to vertical translation only.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Faubion Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Canedy, Leo Faubion, Paul Lenox, Larry G. Stanford