Arrangements Of Plural Cabinets Patents (Class 312/198)
  • Patent number: 11602074
    Abstract: A cooling assembly for cooling server racks includes a server rack enclosure sub-assembly that includes at least one panel member defining a volume for receiving one or more server racks having a front portion and a rear portion, at least one of the panel members is a rear panel member; at least one frame member defines an opening for receiving the rear portion of the server racks to form a hot space between the rear panel member and the combination of the frame member and the rear portion of the server racks; a cooling sub-assembly disposed in thermal communication with the hot space to cool at least one server supported in the server rack and including a chassis receiving at least one heat exchange member for exchanging heat between a refrigerant fluid flowing through the heat exchange member and fluid flowing through the hot space heated by the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: INERTECH IP LLC
    Inventors: Earl Keisling, John Costakis, Gerald McDonnell, Michael Welch
  • Patent number: 11148605
    Abstract: The invention concerns a cargo carrier comprising abase having a trough shape with an interior space for stowing goods to be transported therein and an openable and closable lid hingedly coupled with the base. The cargo carrier further comprises an add-on portion attached to at least one of the base and the lid, wherein the add-on portion enlarges the overall external volume of the cargo carrier. The invention further concerns a method for manufacturing such a cargo carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Søren Buchholtz Storm, Günther Fritsche, Henrik Eriksson, Markus Nordangård, Joakim Andersson, John-Patrik Treptow
  • Patent number: 11041607
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for accessing luminaire mounting and/or electrical connection compartments and components are disclosed. Embodiments include a front reflective door pivotally attached to a luminaire housing with a closed position covering an opening to the mounting access compartment and an open position allowing easy user access to the mounting feature(s) in the mounting access compartment. In some embodiments the door forms an exterior surface of the lighting fixture, while in additional embodiments the luminaire's light source is mounted on the luminaire housing and not on the door. In still further embodiments the light source is located externally to the mounting access compartment so that the light source is outside the door when the door is closed. In yet further embodiments the free end of the door is adjacent the light source while the pivoting end of the door is located away from the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: RAB Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Glen Oross, Jiang Hu, Zhangyong Ying
  • Patent number: 10959520
    Abstract: A cabinet drawer is configured to fully extend from within a cabinet case, tilting downward and outward when fully extended to allow personnel to access items located at the rear of the drawer. Mating channels and slots in the drawer and associated support structure allow for full movement of the drawer, while preventing its disengagement from the cabinet. The inclusion of a downward tiltable drawer provides easy access to the contents of the drawer, regardless of its height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Poltex, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Filipowicz
  • Patent number: 10808397
    Abstract: A housing unit includes a first super-entity, the SAM super-entity, which comprises active entities and/or active components. The SAM super-entity comprises a lower plinth system, an upper plinth system, and a plurality of cupboard modules arranged between the lower plinth system and the upper plinth system which form the structure of the SAM super-entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: BAO HOUSE NV
    Inventors: Axel Van Der Donk, Benjamin Eysermans
  • Patent number: 10413093
    Abstract: A pillow cart includes a frame having a lower portion that includes a lower support assembly and an upper support assembly. The frame has an upper portion that includes a top support assembly that is connected to the upper support assembly. A first tray is coupled to the lower support assembly. A second tray is coupled to the upper support assembly. A third tray is coupled to the top support assembly. A housing is coupled to the third tray. An electronic display is positioned within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: BEDGEAR, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto
  • Patent number: 10272936
    Abstract: Presented is a method and apparatus for loading. The method includes loading one of an individually sterilized item or a non-sterile item into the cart, the cart comprising a top portion, and a plurality of wheels fixedly coupled to a bottom portion of the cart able to freely rotate and support the cart. The method further includes loading a sterilizing cabinet onto the cart, the sterilizing cabinet being removeably affixed to the cart and comprising an interior, the interior containing collectively sterilized items, the interior being sterilizable and resealable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Turbett Surgical LLC
    Inventors: Robert E. Turbett, Richard D. Richmond
  • Patent number: 10010664
    Abstract: A life support system such as a heart-lung machine may include a plurality of medical devices a control panel and an excellent control position. The control panel may have separate control elements for operating the medical devices. The control panel may be constructed protruding essentially flat over a floor area of the majority of the medical devices. The control panel may be constructed to protrude in such a manner, that a control element, aligned only with a particular device and with the control position, is assigned to each device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Hahn, Erwin Knott
  • Patent number: 9999302
    Abstract: Furniture, such as bookcases and dressers, are child-proofed against tipping forward by being mounted to a wall by a combination of a rail attached to the furniture, the rail having an angled undercut, and a cleat. The rail and cleat have corresponding angled cuts so that, when the furniture is properly installed, the rail rests on the cleat and the furniture is prevented from tipping or falling forward. The cleat should be attached to a structural member, such as a stud behind drywall. An additional safety device for furniture having drawers is a retainer that, in an engaged position, holds existing drawers in place, and prevents the full insertion of drawers, unless the furniture is installed on a firmly attached cleat. The cleat disengages the retainer during proper installation of the furniture on the cleat, whereby drawers can be fully inserted and removed as desired by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Inventor: Ronald L Knepper
  • Patent number: 9968189
    Abstract: A platform system removably mountable within an interior compartment of a storage device having a back wall and side walls providing an interior storage compartment. Connecting passages are provided through the back wall and side walls to removably mount the platform system in the interior compartment. The platform system includes a platform and a plurality of connector members attached to the platform and removably connectable through the connecting passages; each connector member including a spring member as part of the construction. The spring members permit automatic downward and movement of said platform as a function of the weight of articles supported on the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Penco Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank Berlino
  • Patent number: 9788651
    Abstract: A kitchen workspace and a method of organizing a kitchen workspace is set forth. The kitchen workspace is consolidated into a small footprint area with automated vertical storage shelves for storing and housing kitchen items and kitchen appliances. The automated storage shelves may be provided with electrical power for powering kitchen appliances found on the shelves. Kitchen appliances may be rotated around the automated storage shelves while the appliances are being used. A user of the kitchen workspace is able to stand in a fixed position and access all kitchen items and appliances without moving from the fixed standing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Andrew Priddis, Joseph Blanch
  • Patent number: 9526336
    Abstract: A storage system including an alignment rail mounted to a wall and configured to engage with a first rail mounted on one or more storage members to align the storage members for attachment to a wall and to each other. The storage members may include a second rail and may be mounted to the wall through the first and second rails and attached to each other via fasteners extending through pre-formed apertures in sidewalls of the storage members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Wells, Steven J. Park, Tanner K. Horton, Kimbra Gunselman, Tammy Hess, Bryan Barnes, Daniel K. Buck
  • Patent number: 9506252
    Abstract: An extruded connection profile for connecting to each other an upper portion and a lower portion of a fitted panel adapted to be hung to a wall and comprising a panel slot for receiving and hooking an object hung on said panel, a coupling portion which extends transversely from said abutment surface, and an anchoring rib (20) for hanging the panel (1) to a wall. The invention also relates to a fitted panel comprising such an extruded profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: UNIFOR S.p.A.
    Inventor: Piero Molteni
  • Patent number: 9152174
    Abstract: A computer system includes a desk, and a first display and a first keyboard arranged on a desk panel of the desk and flexibly connected to the desk panel. The panel board includes at least two layers; an edge of a top layer of the panel board is flexibly connected to a second layer of the panel board; a lower surface of the top layer of the panel board is used as a second display and an upper surface of a second layer of the panel board is used as a second keyboard; and the first display, the first key board, the second display, and the second keyboard are all connected to the computer. The computer system of the present disclosure effectively protects eye sights, reduces the probability of shortsightedness, greatly increases the amount of exercise, consumes unnecessary energy, reduces the storage of energy and production of fat, further results in loss of weight, and at the same time strengthens physical exercise and improves health states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventor: Yunfei Xiao
  • Patent number: 9119469
    Abstract: A platform assembly for supporting one or more cabinets includes a first rail having a generally z-shape in cross-section, a second rail having a generally c-shape in cross-section and extending generally parallel to the first rail, and a plurality of connector rails coupled to and extending generally transverse to the first and second rails. End rails are also coupled to respective terminal ends of the first and second rails. The first and second rails are made of metal so that at least the first rail provides a metal toe-kick below the one or more cabinets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Laboratory Solutions International, LLC
    Inventors: David A. Seefeldt, Joshua D. Nigbor
  • Patent number: 9038945
    Abstract: An integrated aircraft galley structure includes a service module having a plurality of galley inserts including at least one oven and at least one refrigeration unit. The service module is formed with a plurality of bays sized to receive the plurality of galley inserts, along with a human machine interface for controlling all of the galley inserts. The service module further includes a plurality of galley insert modules for controlling each galley insert, and an insert power and control unit for each galley insert for controlling power to said insert. The entire system is controlled by a galley power and control unit for controlling each of the insert galley power and control units, and an AC distribution unit for distributing power to the insert power and control units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Godecker, Grant J. West, Ralph B. Thayer
  • Publication number: 20150102711
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electromechanical locker system may include providing a set of lockers with coin-operated locks. The coin-operated locks may be removed from the set of lockers. A conduit may be extended along and connected to a frame member from which the coin-operated locks had previously been positioned. Electromechanical lock units may be attached to the conduit so as to replace the coin-operated locks. A retrofitted coin-operated locker bank may include a coin-operated locker bank including a multiple lockers having respective doors, where the coin-operated locker bank is free of coin-operated locks. A conduit may be connected to a frame member and extend vertically adjacent to the hinged doors of a column of lockers. Multiple electromechanical lock units may be attached to the conduit so as to replace the coin-operated locks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: BEST LOCKERS, LLC
    Inventors: John Zaniker, Dennis Toibero, Scott Nelson
  • Patent number: 8967745
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a bank of storage units in side-by-side relationship above a ground surface includes an elongate member having an elongate top wall, having side edges and at least one leg section extending downwardly from one of the side edges. Each of the at least one leg section includes an elongate flange at a distal end that is contiguous to the ground. The elongate top wall has an elongate dimension between opposed ends for receiving a bank of storage units in side-by-side relationship on an upper surface thereof. The top wall includes attachment members for cooperating with a mounting plate for attaching the bank of storage units in side-by-side relationship to the top wall. The elongate flanges include a plurality of leveling adjuster passages for receiving leveling adjusters therethrough and a plurality of anchor passages for receiving anchoring members therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Penco Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Everett Booth
  • Patent number: 8770679
    Abstract: A container data center includes a container, and a number of cabinets arranged in the container. A shockproof device is mounted to the bottom of the cabinet. A supporting apparatus is mounted between the top of the cabinet and the container. The supporting apparatus includes a first sleeve fixed to the top of the container, and a second sleeve, wherein a first end of the second sleeve is slidably engaged in the first sleeve, and a second end of the second sleeve is fixed to the top of the top wall of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hsiang-Wei Liu
  • Publication number: 20140159552
    Abstract: An industrial control panel is provided that comprises a zone enclosure unit and an equipment segregation unit. The zone enclosure unit has a back panel, a plurality of side panels, a top panel, a bottom panel, and a door to access the interior of the zone enclosure unit. The zone enclosure unit is adapted to contain a first set of electrical equipment. The equipment segregation unit may be mounted to the zone enclosure unit. The equipment segregation unit has a back panel, a plurality of side panels, a bottom panel, and a door to access the interior of the equipment segregation unit. The equipment segregation unit is adapted to contain a second set of electrical equipment. The first set of electrical equipment is capable of being electrically connected to the second set of electrical equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Rey Bravo, Brian K. Arflack, Frank E. Grzelak, JR., Eleobardo Moreno, Brian K. Rohder
  • Patent number: 8668283
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 8641534
    Abstract: A gaming machine is provided, which includes a cabinet having a front opening, a front door, a display device, an input device and a controller. The front door is pivotably coupled to the cabinet via a hinge that is attached to a lateral end portion at a front face of the cabinet, and opens and closes the front opening. The display device is placed in the front face of the cabinet. The input device allows a player to perform operation related to the game. The front door has an operation table that projects forward from the cabinet. The input device is placed on the operation table. A cutout is arranged such that a side portion of the operation table closer to the hinge has a recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Universal Entertainment Corporation
    Inventor: Koichiro Hashimoto
  • Patent number: 8628154
    Abstract: The aisle containment system is mounted to two rows of equal width cabinets or cabinets varying in width between 600 mm, 700 mm and 800 mm. The aisle containment system includes door assemblies on both ends of the cabinet rows, vertical panels that mount to the cabinets and door frames to support the ceiling, cross tees that span the aisle, and ceiling panels. Additional cabinets of equal or varying width may be added to an aisle containment installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Mark Shurhay, Darren J. Reigle, William A. Bernard, Max W. Hibner
  • Patent number: 8627611
    Abstract: An aisle enclosure system including ceiling bracket assemblies, ceiling panels, vertical blanking panels, aisle duct adaptors, and accessory rails, for use with equipment racks and ceiling structures in hot-aisle and cold-aisle data centers. The ceiling assemblies may be mounted to the tops of the racks or may be suspended from an area above the racks. The aisle enclosure system further includes a moveable structure that is configured and adapted to position a ceiling panel in an closed position when the moveable structure is in a first position, and position the ceiling panel in an open position when the moveable structure is in a second position, where the moveable structure is configured and adapted to move from the first position to a second position in response to an alarm condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Inventors: Carl Cottuli, Manuel D. Linhares, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8628153
    Abstract: The aisle containment system is mounted to two rows of equal width cabinets or cabinets varying in width between 600 mm, 700 mm and 800 mm. The aisle containment system includes door assemblies on both ends of the cabinet rows, vertical panels that mount to the cabinets and door frames to support the ceiling, cross tees that span the aisle, and ceiling panels. Additional cabinets of equal or varying width may be added to an aisle containment installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Pandult Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Mark Shurhay, Darren J. Reigle, William A. Bernard, Max W. Hibner
  • Patent number: 8540326
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Inventor: Joan M. Moszer
  • Patent number: 8485614
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Metal Fabricating Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard J. Golias, Jr., Gary W. James, Gary R. Kish
  • Publication number: 20130134843
    Abstract: A system for dispensing, receiving, and tracking towels or other items includes a cabinet structure having first and second interior spaces. An access door provides access to the first interior space, and a return door permits items to be returned to the second interior space. An RFID system conducts read operations to determine how many items having RFID tags are disposed in the first and second interior spaces. The system determines what items have been removed from the first interior space, and associates removed items with specific users. The RFID system conducts read operations as items are returned to the second interior space and credits the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: TOWEL TRACKER, LLC
    Inventor: TOWEL TRACKER, LLC
  • Patent number: 8406915
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mobile rack for a library and an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system for a library including the same, wherein the mobile rack includes a plurality of racks configured to keep books each attached with an RFID tag and mounted with an RFID reader for recognizing tag information stored in the RFID tag, a moving unit configured to move at least one of the plurality of racks, a server configured to manage the books that are inputted, outputted and stacked, and a controller configured to control the moving means in response to a user command through the server or the tag information and to adjust a discrete distance between racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: LS Industrial Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Kuk Hong, Jae Yul Choo, Jeong Ki Ryoo
  • Patent number: 8387916
    Abstract: A galley including a galley body on a cabin floor for accommodating storage boxes, appliances and at least one service cart; storage boxes for storing goods, and a service cart. The galley body has a plurality of vertical levels that are substantially equidistant from each other, each of the vertical levels divided into a plurality of laterally adjacent compartments whose horizontal and vertical dimensions are equal to an integer multiple of the respective dimensions of a single one of the storage boxes. A transfer table is provided in front of the galley body for access to the compartments. A method includes catering for passengers on an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Baatz, Joyce Tan, Jonathan Short, Robert Henshaw, Mark Londborg, Steve Casey
  • Patent number: 8319603
    Abstract: A control device for a mobile storage system includes a data entry device, such as a numeric keypad. The user enters an access code on the keypad, and the access code is compared against a data table including a list of security levels associated with access codes. If the access code entered is included in the data table, the user is permitted to control the mobile storage system according to the access rights granted by the security level associated with the access code. Each of the access codes and attempted commands entered in the numeric keypad are recorded in an activity log. The activity log is downloadable to a computer for later review.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Spacesaver Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Bourke, Eric J. Wipperfurth, Tim Wawrzynczak
  • Patent number: 8234888
    Abstract: A washing machine is disclosed. A washing includes a tub holding wash water, a drum rotatable within the tub to hold laundry, a first cabinet forming a first space provided with the tub and the drum to wash laundry, a second cabinet forming a second space for additional function, the second cabinet formed as one body with the first cabinet, and a single partition provided between the first and second cabinets to partition off the second space from the first space, wherein facing ends of the first and second cabinets are in contact with each other to form a single border line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Bo Yeon Kim, Hyung Gyu Lim, In Ho Cho
  • Publication number: 20120140459
    Abstract: The present invention provides various embodiments for apparatuses and methods of manufacturing low profile housings for electronic and/or optoelectronic devices. Some embodiments provide low profile housings with a hollow casing comprising a first surface, second surface, and at least one lateral side surface. The housing is substantially light-diffusive. At least one cap is provided for sealing an end of the casing, with the at least one cap being sized to account for variations in the casing. At least one light emitting device, such as an LED, may be mounted within the casing. A mounting means may be included for mounting the housing. In another embodiment, a low profile housing with a first casing and second casing surrounding a majority of the first casing may be provided. At least one light emitting device, such as a double-sided printed circuit board with a plurality of LEDs, may be provided in the first casing. One or more end caps may be provided for sealing both the first and second casings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: THOMAS C. SLOAN, Bruce Quaal
  • Patent number: 8162415
    Abstract: A household appliance is provided that includes a first and a second housing which are disposed next to each other such that one sidewall faces another sidewall and which are attached to one another. A seal is elastically compressed between facing outer surfaces of the sidewalls. At least one shoulder that is rigidly connected to the outer surface is provided on each housing. The shoulders of the two housings face away from each other while being flush with one another in a direction that extends essentially perpendicular to the outer surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Fritz Hägele, Karl-Friedrich Laible, Hans-Philipp Reitz
  • Patent number: 8128182
    Abstract: A wall track system is provided with overhead storage cabinets or other furniture components to accommodate mounting of the furniture components in multiple configurations in a minimum of space. This system includes wall tracks which have two opposite side faces with two different slot patterns that accommodate two different mounting orientations for the furniture components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason DeWeerd
  • Patent number: 8123186
    Abstract: A ruggedized mounting assembly or bracket and incorporated method and is provided to enhance structural rigidity of a computer environment and provide stability to it during sudden shifts and vibrations. The assembly comprises two intersecting planes. One plane will be disposed on the computer rack at an upper surface while the other plane is to be secured to a surrounding surface such as a ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis R. Barringer, Steven C. McIntosh, Robert W. Nicolaisen, Budy D. Notohardjono
  • Patent number: 8087734
    Abstract: Furniture systems are delineated including a first cabinet, a second cabinet and a base for supporting a provided object between the first cabinet and the second cabinet. One or both of the first cabinet and the second cabinet defines a space for which, in a first configuration of the system, the base resides outside of the space, and in a second configuration of the system, the base resides at least partially within the space. Accordingly, the delineated furniture systems can accommodate supporting on the base objects of various dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Furniture Designs by Aspen (Mauritius) Limited
    Inventor: Andreas K. Nielsen
  • Patent number: 8087735
    Abstract: A free standing furniture apparatus including a furniture unit having a unit height dimension, a base including a base wall having a base height dimension and first and second separated base wall ends, the base wall at least in part circumscribing a base space where the base wall includes a top edge surface that resides substantially in a single edge plane and a back wall member supported by the base wall proximate the first and second ends of the base wall member and extending substantially vertically upward from the base wall member and substantially perpendicular to the single edge plane so that there is a receiving space that is unobstructed by the back wall member and that is above the base space for receiving the furniture unit, the back wall member having a back wall height dimension that is greater than the unit height dimension so that at least a portion of the back wall member is observable above the furniture unit when the furniture unit is received within the receiving space, wherein the furniture
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Rheault, William Small
  • Publication number: 20110304433
    Abstract: A system for dispensing, receiving, and tracking towels or other items includes a cabinet structure having first and second interior spaces. An access door provides access to the first interior space, and a return door permits items to be returned to the second interior space. An RFID system conducts read operations to determine how many items having RFID tags are disposed in the first and second interior spaces. The system determines what items have been removed from the first interior space, and associates removed items with specific users. The RFID system conducts read operations as items are returned to the second interior space and credits the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Steven P. Molewyk, Jack E. Spaans, Steven J. Lilly, Chad A. Davis, Kirk S. Thomas, Jeffrey A. Davis
  • Patent number: 8076574
    Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution cabinet (1) having a body (3), comprising an inner body (21) in the form of a body frame (16) made from metal and possibly paneling with shielding plates (13), and an outer body (22), in particular in the form of spaced paneling of the inner body (21), which is preferably made from plastic, and a mounting rack (6) for fixing the internals, which mounting rack is fixed on the inner body (21), the body (3) comprises a plurality of inner bodies (21) next to one another, and at least one attachment element (12) is fixed thereto which allows the use of parts of the outer body (22) of an individual distribution cabinet (1), and to a construction kit and a method for extending a distribution cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignees: ADC GmbH, Berthold Sichert GmbH
    Inventors: Günter Irmer, Helmut Perschon
  • Publication number: 20110278999
    Abstract: The aisle containment system is mounted to two rows of equal width cabinets or cabinets varying in width between 600 mm, 700 mm and 800 mm. The aisle containment system includes door assemblies on both ends of the cabinet rows, vertical panels that mount to the cabinets and door frames to support the ceiling, cross tees that span the aisle, and ceiling panels. Additional cabinets of equal or varying width may be added to an aisle containment installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Mark Shurhay, Darren J. Reigle, William A. Bernard, Max W. Hibner
  • Patent number: 8038235
    Abstract: A compact portable refrigerator includes caster wheels on its bottom and a removable storage tray on its top. The storage tray is well suited for containing ice and beverage containers. A lid may be provided to selectively enclose and cover the storage tray. Removable display panels may be provided on a door of the refrigerator. Back lighting may be provided to enhance the appearance of the display panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick M. Lowery, Kenneth C. Boyle, Rob Brueckner, Michael Kopczewski, Ryan Berger, Barry Markwick
  • Publication number: 20110241505
    Abstract: Modular office furniture capable of being modified by connecting and disconnecting units of the furniture together by way of a channel connector that slides into preformed engraved channels formed on the external surfaces of the units. The design allows for units to be arranged in a way that is suitable for an end user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: Varoujan Tashjian
  • Patent number: 7988244
    Abstract: A modular merchandise pod includes a generally elongated merchandise pod base having first and second ends, a rack assembly carried by the merchandise pod base and disposed generally midway between the first and second ends and a rack assembly top panel carried by the rack assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Joe D. Haws, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110175499
    Abstract: A container-type data center, including a container, at least three rows of cabinets, and data processing devices, is provided. The data processing devices are disposed in the cabinets. The at least three rows of the cabinets are disposed in parallel and perpendicular to a long edge of the container. Two neighboring rows of the cabinets of the at least three rows of the cabinets are back-against-back disposed or disposed at intervals, in which when the two neighboring rows of the cabinets are disposed at intervals, a maintenance channel is formed from the space between the two neighboring rows of the cabinets. As the at least three rows of the cabinets are disposed in parallel and perpendicular to the long edge of the container, the cabinets of each row are not limited to a width of the container in a width direction, and a cabinet with a large size can be integrated, thereby improving an integration level of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jun ZHAO, Zhenyu Zhuang, Hangkong Hu, Mingliang Hao, Yonghui Peng, Wei Zhang, Na Wei, Shihui Xu
  • Patent number: 7958691
    Abstract: A filler assembly for spanning, filling, and concealing a gap between an installed metal cabinet and an adjacent wall, or adjacent cabinet is disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket and a filler strip and the filler strip is formed with a projecting tongue. The bracket includes a narrow channel sized to receive the tongue of the filler strip in a sliding relationship. The tongue of the filler strip can slide into the channel to different depths so that the tongue and bracket span and fill the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Viking Range Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Troy McDaniel
  • Patent number: 7950331
    Abstract: A narrow slot roller and guide system for high density mobile storage systems having a plurality of storage units. The roller and guide system includes a longitudinally extending axial guide defining a first slot in a floor and a drive rail parallel thereto defining a second slot in the floor. The axial guide includes a roller arrangement adapted to engage a downwardly extending guide member coupled to the carriage of the storage units. The engagement of the roller arrangement and guide member serves as a guide for the storage units as the storage units are moved axially along the axial guide and drive rail. Further, the present invention limits the width of the first and second slots to a very narrow width, e.g. less than one half inch, thereby easily permitting disabled individuals to freely travel across a floor in which the roller and guide system is mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Spacesaver Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew A. Tourdot, Steven L. Janson
  • Publication number: 20110109208
    Abstract: A household appliance includes a treatment chamber having an opening. The opening of the treatment chamber is configured to be closed by a door. The opening of the treatment chamber is bounded by at least one frame member. An external container is configured to hold at least one of an operating fluid or an operating powder. A filling device is disposed on the at least one frame member and in fluid connection with the external container. The filling device is configured to introduce, in an operating mode of the household appliance, at least one of an operating fluid and an operating powder to the treatment chamber, either treated or untreated. The filling device includes a filling device opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: MIELE & CIE. KG
    Inventors: Torben Becker, Rudolf Nordemann, Joachim Render
  • Patent number: 7926890
    Abstract: A modular checkout counter includes a center showcase having first and second ends, a generally elongated left hand showcase provided at the first end of the center showcase, a generally elongated right hand showcase provided at the second end of the center showcase, a box top assembly carried by the center showcase, a left rack assembly carried by one of the center showcase and the left hand showcase and oriented at an obtuse angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the left hand showcase and a right rack assembly carried by one of the center showcase and the right hand showcase generally adjacent to the left rack assembly and oriented at an obtuse angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the right hand showcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: Joe D. Haws, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110060693
    Abstract: The present invention provides machines, methods and apparatus for automatically vending, damping, delivering and returning large heavy product containers such as 5-gallon water bottles. In some embodiments, damping methods and apparatus are provided to gently transfer large heavy product containers from one level to another inside a vending machine. In some embodiments, methods and apparatus including adjustable support rails are provided for handling different sized large heavy product containers inside a vending machine. In some embodiments, delivery methods and apparatus are provided for use with large heavy product containers. In some embodiments, methods and apparatus for returning large product containers are provided. Some or all of these features may be provided in a single vending machine, or in multiple machines, and multiple features or machines may be controlled by a single computer processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicants: Sanden Vendo America, Inc., CFL International, LLC
    Inventors: Frank M. Consiglio, Jenna M. Consiglio, Steven W. Carroll, Richard Burney, Larry E. Hieb, Walid Hassib Lel Aouar, Vishal Dali, Michael S. Behrend, Randall S. Meyer