Joints And Connectors Patents (Class 312/140)
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Patent number: 12178323Abstract: The invention relates to a retaining clip for securing a wall element of an item of furniture to a furniture structure, the retaining clip including a securing section and a stop section which is configured to abut a first structural element of the furniture structure. The retaining clip further includes a clip section which is configured to be resiliently moved between an insertion position permitting the insertion of the wall element into the furniture structure and a retaining position engaging behind a second structural element of the furniture structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventor: Florian Fries
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Patent number: 12163619Abstract: A display cabinet includes: a case with an opening at a side thereof, a transparent display screen disposed at the opening, and a drive device connected with the transparent display screen. The drive device is configured to drive the transparent display screen to be movable between a position covering the opening and a position exposing the opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Beijing BOE Technology Development Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hepeng Bai, Chunshui Zhou, Feng Yuan, Hao Liu, Lanxin Hu, Shihao Shi
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Patent number: 11253085Abstract: A kit forms a display case or a part of a display case. The kit has at least one frameless side panel with a panel front side, a panel back side, a panel edge extending between the panel front side and the panel back side and four panel corners, and at least one profile strip, which extends along the panel edge from a first of the side corners to a second of the side corners. The profile strip has a fixation section covering either the panel edge and the panel back side in an edge region, or only the panel back side in an edge region, or only the panel edge, and a holding section being subsequent to the fixation section holding a cover or bottom plate. By the kit the display case can be assembled solidly and is easily disassembled.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Inventor: Bernd Schreiber
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Patent number: 11220818Abstract: A panel mounting system for mounting a linear panel structure on a surface, having a plurality of posts, each having a base plate with mounting surfaces for surface attachment and a vertical extension having a lateral support beam perpendicular to a panel-receiving cross beam; first and second opposing semi-circular channels within first and second ends of the panel-receiving cross beam, wherein each channel forms a channel angle of 45 to 135 degrees relative to the lateral support beam; a hollow, circular cylindrical insert insertable into each channel; and a panel mountable between each pair of adjacent posts, each end of the panel insertable into a corresponding insert.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Inventor: Fred Hobeyn
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Patent number: 11213104Abstract: The present disclosure provides a detachable cosmetic bag including a cosmetic bag main body; a plurality of inner supporting plates respectively arranged on inner sidewalls of the cosmetic bag main body; and a plurality of partition plates. Each partition plate is formed by a plurality of connecting portions and a plurality of protruding portions, a plurality of strip grooves are formed on two sides of each partition plate, two ends of each partition plate are connecting portions to enable the partition plate to be connected with the supporting grooves on the inner supporting plates and/or the strip grooves on two sides of other partition plates. The cosmetic bag provided by the present disclosure is multi-functional with an inner space that can be freely changed in combination. The lower-layer bag body is foldable, improving user experience and making it easy to carry.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: XIAMEN XINWEIFA ELECTRONIC COMMERCE CO., LTD.Inventor: Aimei Ou
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Patent number: 10888160Abstract: An apparatus for continuously and adjustably subdividing a space. The apparatus contains front and rear rails, each having a rail aperture and a rail channel, a divider panel, and a first fastener and a second fastener that can be inserted into the rail aperture of the front and rear rails, respectively, and can be retained within the rail channel of the front and rear rails, respectively. Widened notches are formed in the rails more than a minimum subspace distance from surface intersections, so that fasteners for subspace-defining structures or subspace-functional elements can be inserted and removed. Preferably, the rails are inset flush with the interior surfaces of the interior space.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Inventor: Mark Hiromi Iwasaki
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Patent number: 10799038Abstract: A display case door includes a panel assembly with a first transparent pane and a second transparent pane. The first transparent pane includes flanges extending from each of a first edge and a second edge of a shaped portion. The second transparent pane is adhered to both flanges of the first pane to define a space between facing surfaces of the second transparent pane and the shaped portion of the first transparent pane and extending between openings at opposite ends of the panel assembly. Caps are coupled to the panel assembly and cover the openings at each of the first end and second end. The door further includes a hinge coupled to one of the flanges, a door handle secured to a surface of one of the flanges, and an edge guard coupled along an edge of at least one of the flanges.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Anthony, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson, Jun Huh
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Patent number: 10731689Abstract: Composed element including at least two panel-shaped elements, which each have an edge zone in which coupling means are present in the form of a profiled part respectively extending in the longitudinal direction of the respective edge zone, as well as each including an end face extending transversely to the respective edge zone, wherein said profiled parts allow coupling the panel-shaped elements together in an interlocking manner, wherein at least one of the panel-shaped elements includes an arrangement which hides from view at least a portion of the profiled part formed at the pertaining edge zone at the location of the end face.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: UNILIN, BVBAInventors: Luc Maertens, Mark Cappelle, Luc Vanhastel, Luc Deman, Guy Van Hooydonck
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Patent number: 10486723Abstract: A post of a tool wagon is provided, including a hollow structure thereinside, further including at least one slide, each of the at least one slide extending along a lengthwise direction of the post, each of the at least one slide being configured for a partition to be slidably installed thereto, wherein at least one said slide is configured with at least one engagement mechanism disposed therewithin, each of the at least one engagement mechanism includes a through opening arranged on the post and a blocking portion, the blocking portion extends in the hollow structure. A tool wagon is also provided, including a plurality of the posts described above.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Inventors: Ying-Chieh Liao, Yu-Kuo Liao
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Patent number: 10441077Abstract: A compartment divider assembly. The compartment divider assembly may comprise: one or more dividers and at least one coupler. The one or more dividers may comprise a first divider and a second divider. The at least one coupler may comprise at least one support coupler and at least one set of prongs. The one or more dividers may further comprise at least one dovetail groove traversing along a longitudinal axis. The one or more dividers may be positioned substantially horizontally. The first divider may be positioned substantially perpendicular to the second divider. The at least one set of prongs may further comprise at least one planar face and at least one non-planar face. The at least one non-planar face of the at least one set of prongs may be adapted to engage with at least one dovetail groove of the one or more dividers.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: SIZABLE ENTERPRISES INCORPORATEDInventors: Daniel Warren Stefan, Timothy Daniel Stefan
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Patent number: 10334966Abstract: Interlocking panels are assembled to form modules, and the modules are assembled to form a modular display case, for displaying, transporting and storing objects such as models, display items or valuable collectibles. The interlocking panels include interlocking side edge ball key tab including a resilient, compressible ball key, and ports for removably receiving the ball key tab and ball key.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Inventor: Jeffrey Adair
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Patent number: 10184289Abstract: A disclosed spacer key is configured for insertion within hollow spacer sections, thereby connecting the hollow spacer sections. The spacer key may include a top wall and a bottom wall connected by opposing side walls such that the spacer key has a tubular cross section and longitudinally-extending body. To control how much of the body is inserted into each spacer section, one or more raised areas may be included on the exterior of the spacer key. Protrusions may extend laterally-outward from the spacer key, configured to contact one or more internal surfaces of surrounding spacer sections upon insertion. External surfaces of the spacer key lacking protrusions may include one or more depressed areas. Longitudinally-extending grooves may also be included on the exterior of the spacer key to accommodate various perforations that may protrude from surrounding spacer sections, thereby improving the fit between the spacer key and spacer sections.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: Aaron Thompson
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Patent number: 10132554Abstract: An air conditioner includes a cabinet forming an external appearance of the air conditioner and is provided with an opening, and a cover to open and close the opening. The cover includes a cover body to cover the opening and includes a first cover body and a second cover body that are spaced apart from each other, and a spacing rib provided between the first cover body and the second cover body such that the first cover is spaced apart from the second cover body.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2014Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Do Hoon Kim, Young Seok Lim, Hyuk Jin Gwon, Jong Mun Lee
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Patent number: 10024348Abstract: A corner connector for connecting at least two frame profiles of a frame rack arranged perpendicular to each other, which frame rack consists of a plurality of pieces, at least one of which is designed to bear against one or more of the frame profiles, characterized in that the piece which is designed to bear against one or more of the frame profiles is a first molded sheet metal part with a receiving opening in which or on which a threaded sleeve is situated.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: RITTAL GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Timo Schindler
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Patent number: 10016073Abstract: Interlocking panels are assembled to form modules, and the modules are assembled to form a modular display case, for displaying, transporting and storing objects such as models, display items or valuable collectibles. The interlocking panels include interlocking side edge ball key tab including a resilient, compressible ball key, and ports for removably receiving the ball key tab and ball key.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Inventor: Jeffrey Adair
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Patent number: 9849757Abstract: A connecting device for coupling first and second members includes a body having a first leg and a second leg integrally connected to the first leg. The first leg and the second leg are oriented at an angle with respect to each other. A rigid material core extends through both the first leg and the second leg, the core including a first core member integrally connected to a second core member. The first core member is angularly oriented with respect to the second core member such that the core defines a geometric shape. A resilient material sleeve commonly covers the core of both the first leg and the second leg. The first leg is frictionally received in a first member and the second leg is frictionally received in a second member to couple the first member to the second member.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: DURA Operating LLCInventors: Aaron Brion Stachewicz, Alex Mark Langreet
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Patent number: 9833085Abstract: Interlocking panels are assembled to form modules, and the modules are assembled to form a modular display case, for displaying, transporting and storing objects such as models, display items or valuable collectibles. The interlocking panels include interlocking side edge ball key tab including a resilient, compressible ball key, and ports for removably receiving the ball key tab and ball key.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Inventor: Jeffrey Adair
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Patent number: 9756943Abstract: A cabinet system having worksite-affixable facings, including components for a cabinet frame. The cabinet frame including a left side panel, a right side panel, a bottom panel having, a front top panel, and optionally, a back panel. The cabinet system further includes at least two side facings, at least one top facing, and at least one bottom facing, affixable, respectively, to the front edge of the left side panel, the front edge of the right side panel, the front edge of the bottom panel, and the front edge of the front top panel with a hidden fastening system.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Michael F. Lee
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Patent number: 9578772Abstract: According to some aspects of the present disclosure, systems and methods are disclosed for cabinet frames, including frame members coupled together via corner copulas. Frame members may include external and internal channels and surfaces for mounting external and internal components. Systems and methods are also disclosed for coupling the frame members and corner copulas.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Emerson Network Power, Energy Systems, North America, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Allan Podemski, Jerome Andrew Maloney, Jin Harrison Elkins, Brant David Kinney
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Patent number: 9481321Abstract: A corner assembly comprising an elongated main portion including a central section opposed by first and second lip sections, with the first and second lip sections extending laterally from the central section. The corner assembly additionally comprises first and second flange sections extending generally laterally from the central section, with the first flange section extending generally parallel with the first lip section and the second flange section extending generally parallel with the second lip section. The first flange section is separated from the first lip section so as to present a first receiving channel and the second flange section is separated from the second lip section so as to present a second receiving channel. The corner assembly further comprises an elongated cap section operable to be securely positioned over the elongated main portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Halcore Group, Inc.Inventor: Eric Fisher
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Patent number: 9474388Abstract: This showcase for preserving and displaying objects in a protected environment comprises a base, a box made up of fixed side panels and an upper panel connected to each other in a sealing fashion and defining an abutment framework. At least the upper panel is made of glass, same case applying to an openable panel, which can be closed in a sealing fashion on the abutment framework. A lower opening support is fixed between the base and the openable panel, an upper opening support is fixed between the upper panel and the openable panel. The showcase comprises a seat formed in the upper panel, in proximity of the abutment framework and closed towards the outside of the box; in the seat the upper opening support is at least partially encased, in the direction of the thickness of the upper panel, thus being substantially invisible.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: GOPPION S.P.A.Inventor: Alessandro Goppion
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Patent number: 9364101Abstract: A display case having a novel glass door. The glass door includes a top panel and a front panel bonded to one another, and a pair of spaced rails reinforcing the interconnection of the top and front panels. Each of the panels is secured to each of the rails. The glass door provides enhanced viewing of products within the display cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS CORPORATIONInventor: Viktor John Anderson
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Patent number: 9226576Abstract: An adjustable structure of combination cabinet includes a plurality of assembling plates assembled as a whole cabinet via a plurality of assembling members, the whole cabinet having a side opening and a receiving space, a first partition plate assembled in the receiving space, the first partition plate vertically assembled between two assembling plates, a plurality of adjusting members slidably mounted on the two assembling plates, the first partition plate moved in the receiving space via moving the adjusting members, each adjusting member having a sliding groove extended horizontally and a socket extended vertically, each adjusting member mounted on the two assembling plates via the sliding groove thereof, the first partition plate assembled to the socket, the adjusting members slid along the assembling plate via the sliding groove, the first partition plate movable in the receiving space so as to adjust the arrangement between the two sub spaces.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Inventors: Kuo Wen Shang, Benson Chen
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Patent number: 9193617Abstract: An interlocking structure including: a top panel; a first wall and second wall; a first brace and a second brace each having interlocks that interlock with complementary interlocks on the top panel and at least one of the first and second walls. The structure can optionally have an additional interlocking joint, for example, a boss and via, between the top panel and contact point(s) or contact regions of each wall, and the interlocking joint can optionally have an adhesive seal to lock the optional interlocking joints. Also disclosed is a method of making the liner article and methods for using the article for forming glass, as defined herein.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: John Jerry Kersting, Steven Michael Milillo, Jon Anthony Passmore, Andrew Voss Welles
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Patent number: 9174429Abstract: A press cage may include pairs of opposing wall plates, each of the pairs of wall plates being orthogonal with respect to the other pairs, with corresponding machined indentations located at predetermined locations on broad faces of the wall plates which are adjacent to each other. The press cage may also include coupler assemblies made of coupler parts, each of the parts fixed to machined indentation of the corresponding machined indentations at one of the predetermined locations, the coupler parts locked together.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Nathan A Levy
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Publication number: 20150130334Abstract: A display case has a first display case portion with walls configured so that each wall of a plurality of first fixed walls has a coupling edge arranged at the same coupling framework between the first portion and a second portion of the display case. The coupling edges of the first fixed walls are coplanar to one another and at least two of the first fixed walls are adjacent to each other and fastened together through gluing along a corner substantially perpendicular to the plane of the coupling edges. A groove is formed longitudinally on the coupling edge of each of the first fixed walls, the grooves of the first fixed walls jointly defining a channel along the coupling framework; a hoop cable is housed in the channel, closed on itself. The hoop cable contributes to keeping the walls coupled together at the coupling framework, ensuring that the walls stay in position even in the case in which the gluing with which the first fixed walls are fastened together partially or even totally gives way.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventor: Alessandro GOPPION
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Publication number: 20150022066Abstract: A transparent display case system that includes transparent hinges and a transparent case body. The case body is rotatable along an axis which is in alignment with the hinges.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: 2 FACE CASE, LLCInventor: Joanne B. DIMITRAKOS
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Patent number: 8926030Abstract: An electrical switchgear cabinet is includes two side wall parts and a respective cover and base wall part. The wall parts are in each case integrally connected to one another, and form a rectangular frame which can be connected to a rear face and to a front face. Each side wall part and each cover or base wall part is angled along its outer edges so as to form a box-like shape. The angled edges are integrally connected to one another at the abutment points with adjacent angled outer edges and form a corner profile at each frame corner. As a result, it is possible for a connecting profile to be connected to the corner profile in each case. A switchgear cabinet connecting profile of the abovementioned type for connecting at least two switchgear cabinets (e.g., in a force-fitting manner) is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: ABB AGInventor: Michael Roth
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Patent number: 8804341Abstract: A container data center includes a container, and a number of cabinets arranged in the container. A shockproof device is mounted at the bottom of the cabinet. A support apparatus is mounted at the top of the cabinet. A sleeve is fixed on the top of the cabinet. The supporting apparatus includes a connecting member. The connecting member includes a first end fixed to the top of the container, and a second end opposite to the first end slidably received in the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sheng-Chung Hsiao
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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: 8684210Abstract: A water cooler display apparatus for positioning, storing and/or displaying items thereon is disclosed. The apparatus is positioned on and around a water cooler bottle on a water dispensing device thereby enabling use of typically unusable space around the water dispensing device. The apparatus includes a first housing member, a positioning member adjacent to and/or on an interior surface of the first housing member for positioning the apparatus on and around the water cooler bottle, and one or more securing members which hold or secure any suitable number of items on the apparatus. The apparatus may also include a second housing member on the first housing member.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: CEMCO, Inc.Inventor: Charles W. Richter
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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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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: 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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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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Patent number: 8210490Abstract: An equipment enclosure for housing electronic components includes a front assembly having a front frame, the front assembly defining a front of the enclosure, and a rear assembly having a rear frame. The enclosure further includes at least two side brace members, each side brace member having a first end and a second, opposite end. A first connector is configured to releasably connect the first end of one of the side brace members to the front frame. A second connector is configured to releasably connect the second end of the one of the side brace members to the rear frame. Other embodiments and methods are further disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: American Power Conversion CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Lee Mattlin, Joseph H. Bergesch, Kevin Neil Thomas, Paul Thomas Smith, James S. Spitaels, Daniel Bryan
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Patent number: 8038233Abstract: A device for supporting glass panels in a substantially perpendicular position to each other. The device includes a block having a plate intended for gluing to a respective glass panel, at least one structurally separate right-angled element having a plate intended for gluing to a respective panel and a fixing device for adjustable fixation of the at least one right-angled element to said the block.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Gruppo Confalonieri S.p.A.Inventor: Danilo Pezzoni
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Patent number: 7677830Abstract: A furniture joinery comprises a slide rail having a plurality of grooves, at least one slide block slidably disposed in the slide rail, the slide block having a plurality of slides for engaging the slide rail, at least one of the plurality of slides having a neck and a head, the grooves receiving the neck therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Inventor: Michael T. Brown
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Publication number: 20090267463Abstract: A portable display system may comprise a display unit and a carrying case. The display unit may comprise a base, a plurality of posts, a top, a plurality of base fasteners and a plurality of post fasteners. The base may have a top, a bottom, a rear, sides extending outwardly from the rear, a curved front opposite the rear, a plurality of passageways formed therein, and door receiving recesses formed in the top and extending laterally adjacent the rear. The plurality of posts may be adapted to engage the base to extend upwardly therefrom. The top may be adapted to engage the plurality of posts and preferably has a top, a bottom, a rear, sides extending outwardly from the rear, a curved front, a plurality of passageways formed therein, and door receiving recesses formed in the bottom and extending laterally adjacent the rear.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventor: Robert Nilsson
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Patent number: 7562915Abstract: A fastening mechanism for fixing a PCI bracket having a fixing piece in a casing is provided. The fastening mechanism includes a first mating member and a second mating member. The first mating member is fixed to the casing and includes a carrying piece for carrying the fixing piece and a fastening piece bending toward one end of the carrying piece. The second mating member includes a pressing piece for pressing the fixing piece, a first clipping piece bending toward one end of the pressing piece and pivotally connecting with the casing, and a second clipping piece bending toward another end of the pressing piece and corresponding in position to the fastening piece. The second mating member is rotated to combine with the first mating member, thereby securing the fixing piece in place horizontally and vertically.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Wei-Shih Chen
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Patent number: 7526841Abstract: A device and method for forming an indented female connector where the dimension of the indented female connector provides for removing a male molding component without damaging a set of internal ribs formed inside the female connector. A structure comprising an indented female blow-molded connector having a first wall having a top surface and a thickness, with the first wall surrounding an opening. At least one inner wall extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and borders the opening. At least one rib is formed in the inner wall. A bottom wall is joined to the inner wall and the distance from the rib to the top surface is greater than the thickness of the first wall. The structure further comprising a male connector having a contact edge that, when positioned inside the indented female blow-molded connector, engage the at least one rib, such that the male connector and indented female blow-molded connector are releaseably joinable with one another.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Confer Plastics, Inc.Inventor: David J. Lipniarski
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Patent number: 7455472Abstract: A device for plane-parallel attachment of a first module to a sidewall of a second module includes at least one coupling element with clamping projections having beveled end sections. The coupling element includes a guide element with two opposing guide tabs, a locking element, and a stop element, wherein the guide tabs, the locking element, and the stop element abut sidewalls of the connecting element so that the two guide tabs extend from a first opposing pair of the sidewalls, and the locking element and the stop element extend from another opposing pair of the sidewalls perpendicular to the first pair. The first module includes an interlock for captivating the coupling element or elements in the sidewall of the first module, whereas the second module has a receiving part capable of receiving the coupling element or elements captivated in the sidewall of the first module.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Manfred Lehner, Joachim Masatz, Jürgen Wagner
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Publication number: 20080246375Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventor: Neil M. Berg
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Patent number: 7386960Abstract: A modular supporting structure is intended to support juxtaposed panels in order to form a modular partition wall adapted to subdivide and define a space to be used as an office into independent working zones. The modular supporting structure comprises a lower cross member, a plurality of intermediate cross members, an upper cross member and a plurality of upright spacers, with each upright spacer interconnecting a pair of adjacently arranged cross members. Only one joining element is provided for interconnection of each intermediate cross member to a pair of lower and upper upright spacers, respectively, at their point of concurrence, in order to form a supporting structure consisting of a framework of rectangular elementary cells intended to frame the juxtaposed panels.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2003Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Unifor S.p.A.Inventor: Piero Molteni
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Publication number: 20070273253Abstract: A uniform display case for displaying a uniform and uniform decorations is disclosed. The uniform display case comprises a viewing pane seated within a frame and a display area visible through the viewing pane. In addition, at least a portion of the uniform is visible in the display area, wherein the portion of a uniform is mounted to a back panel, wherein the portion of the uniform is mounted so that portions of back, top and front of the uniform are visible in the display area and are in a plane which is substantially parallel to a vertical plane of the back panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventor: Gregory W. Fair
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Patent number: 7275289Abstract: A device and method for forming an indented female connector where the dimension of the indented female connector provides for removing a male molding component without damaging a set of internal ribs formed inside the female connector. A structure comprising an indented female blow-molded connector having a first wall having a top surface and a thickness, with the first wall surrounding an opening. At least one inner wall extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and borders the opening. At least one rib is formed in the inner wall. A bottom wall is joined to the inner wall and the distance from the rib to the top surface is greater than the thickness of the first wall. The structure further comprising a male connector having a contact edge, such that when positioned inside the indented female blow-molded connector, the contact edge releasably engages the at least one rib.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Confer Plastics Inc.Inventor: David J. Lipniarski
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Patent number: 7257913Abstract: A signage system comprising a prism-shaped tri-panel louver having a slot at each corner into which can be slid a clip. The clip is generally V-shaped with a pair of opposing sides joined at one end to form an apex. At the apex end is a pair of opposing fingers which are generally parallel to the clip sides. The fingers form a slot on each side. The clip is slid and retained by a friction fit within the slot such that when three clips are installed the fingers and slots formed therein can hold the sign graphics strip. The clip can flex somewhat to allow for insertion in a slot in the louver.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Ad-Tech International, Inc.Inventors: Todd Heller, Richard Wanser, Dewey Pitts
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Patent number: 7255511Abstract: A corner leg assembly comprises two grooved mating elements divided longitudinally which when held together form the female groove portion of two dovetail joints, one on each side facing laterally 90 degrees apart. One of the corner elements is a substantially triangular corner leg having perpendicular outside surfaces and parallel lengthwise L-shaped grooves on a 45 degree inside surface. The second element is a clamp block which includes opposite-facing L-shaped side grooves corresponding (being the mirror image thereof) to the grooves on the corner leg. The clamp block is affixed down the middle of the corner leg along the inside surface by one or more clamping fasteners such as a screw or bolt which passes through the clamp block. By turning the fastener(s), the clamp block may be loosened or removed to vertically adjust a laterally-extending panel or rail member.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Inventor: Kevin P. Dolan
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Patent number: 7252273Abstract: The invention discloses unique brackets, which form a bracket assembly that may be placed at any location of various components to form an assembly piece, such as furniture. An assembled furniture piece made of furniture panels interconnected with attached engaging and receiving brackets is provided. The engaging and receiving brackets are positioned on components to facilitate the connection of the components. A method to assemble furniture having preformed arm, base, seat and back components is provided. This method of assembly saves on shipment costs, and facilitates the repair of damaged furniture.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Inventors: Chris Lewellen, Larry Owens, James D. Hobbs