Mounted In Wall Or Panel Recess Patents (Class 312/242)
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Patent number: 11445864Abstract: A shower wall upright soap holder with a recessed soap case, a collapsible soap holster and a drip tray. The recessed soap case can be mounted in a wall. The collapsible soap holster is attached to the recessed soap tray and can hold a bar of soap in a standing position. The collapsible soap holster may transition between an open and a closed holster configuration by application of push-to-open force that may engage and disengage a push-to-open latch. The drip tray can sit underneath the soap holster and may transition between a closed drip tray configuration and an open drip tray configuration by application of a push-to-open force that engages and disengages a push-to-open latch.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Inventor: Tijuana Smith
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Patent number: 11344016Abstract: A storage case (1) for storing fishing rods (2) and reels (3) in a dry controlled atmosphere to prevent rust, corrosion and mildew from forming on the fishing rods (2) and reels (3) stored therein.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Inventors: Samuel R. Foisie, Christopher T. Gorski
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Patent number: 11313638Abstract: A weapon training device include a frame, a reciprocating member in sliding longitudinal engagement with the frame, and a magazine coupled to the frame. The magazine has a compressed gas chamber in fluid communication with a valve. A light emitter actuated by a switch tied to a trigger is disposed in a barrel. A fire control module has a trigger that is releasably engaged thereto and positioned in axial alignment with the valve, and linked to the switch. A piston is fixed to the frame and is in fluid communication with the magazine valve. A piston sleeve is fixed to the reciprocating member, and the piston is be received therein. An impulse to the piston sleeve from the gas directed into the piston is transferred to a rearward longitudinal motion of the reciprocating member relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Rustbelt Industries, LLCInventor: Samuel Anthony Dottle
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Patent number: 11306480Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a recessed mounting apparatus, a suspended ceiling and recessed mounting apparatus system, and a method of installing a recessed mounting apparatus. The recessed mounting apparatus includes a recessed mounting frame that forms a partially enclosed space with a lower perimeter defined by flanges configured to sit atop or otherwise connect with portions of a suspended ceiling frame. The recessed mounting apparatus includes or is attached to one or more attachment mechanisms from which equipment like temporary lighting, sound systems, and display projectors can be secured. To support the recessed mounting frame and attachment mechanism, one or more suspension support members are attached at a first end to the recessed mounting frame and at a second end to an overhead structural support.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Inventors: Brian Oliver Phillips, Richard Anthony Fling, II
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Patent number: 11287857Abstract: A shell structure including a shell, a baffle plate, and a positioning member is provided. The shell has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and an expansion opening and a first mounting hole penetrating the first and second surfaces. The baffle plate is detachably mounted to the shell and includes a body portion located in the expansion opening and a side wing portion located outside the expansion opening and in contact with the second surface. The side wing portion includes a second mounting hole overlapped with the first mounting hole. The positioning member passes through the first and second mounting holes, and includes a first positioning portion in contact with the first surface and a second positioning portion passing through the second mounting hole. A maximum outer diameter of the second positioning portion is greater than an inner diameter of the second mounting hole.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology CorporationInventor: Chen-Yuan Liu
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Patent number: 11172797Abstract: A wall-mounted enclosure is provided to store bathroom supplies within the vacant space between the studs of standard residential framing. The device can either be mounted to existing drywall or mounted directly to a stud before drywall is applied to the standard residential framing. The device also includes a trim structure to conceal any gaps between the drywall cutaway and the device. The device includes individual compartments to store various bathroom supplies such as tissue paper rolls, air fresheners, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene supplies, and the like. The compartments are assessable through conveniently hinged compartment doors that protrude from the drywall surface. By placing this device within the space between framing studs, this allows the user to utilize storage space that was previously inaccessible, increasing convenience and overall storage space. This also provides better access to necessary bathroom necessities in smaller spaces where there is no preexisting storage.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Inventor: James H. Olmsted
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Patent number: 11166551Abstract: A cabinet organizer attaching to the interior surface of a cabinet door providing a low profile. An organizer utilizing a critical, predetermined dimension range and construction based specifically on the gap generated within a cabinet between the cabinet door recessed panel, the cabinet face frame, and adjacent shelving contained therein when the cabinet is closed. A cabinet organizer accounting for the spatial limitations and considerations of this defined gap/space along the interior surface of the cabinet door when the cabinet door is closed as to substantially fit in this gap and not substantially protrude into the shelving storage space, yet provide enough room to accommodate a variety and/or multitude of articles of interest for storage within a variety of cabinets made with this construction. An organizer utilizing a critical, predetermined balance in dimensions and construction for storage space practicality purposes.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Summit Product Development, LLCInventor: Jeremy Suelflow
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Patent number: 11098527Abstract: A concealed door hingedly-affixed to a concealed door frame adapted to resemble shelving and cabinets, the concealed door assembly simulated permanently-affixed shelving and cabinets, and comprising a playless hinge and various overlapping, double-stacked and interconnected components.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Inventor: Jeremy Barker
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Patent number: 10988212Abstract: There is disclosed a modular mooring buoy system comprising: a buoyant body having an associated controller unit, the buoyant body being formed with at least one outwardly opening recess (131); and at least one modular unit (200) removably received by the at least one recess (131) in a watertight manner to enable operative communication between the controller unit and the at least one modular unit (200).Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: JKP MARINE PTY LTDInventor: Robert William Adams
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Patent number: 10959522Abstract: A concealed storage area is disclosed that provides easily accessible and concealed in-wall storage. The storage area includes a three-dimensional storage container inserted into and secured in a wall opening, which can be covered up by a removable and/or fracturable concealing cover. The concealing cover can be painted or otherwise decorated so as to conceal the storage container or to render it more aesthetically acceptable for a particular environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Inventor: Dean George
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Patent number: 10799077Abstract: A ligature-resistant paper towel dispenser includes a rear portion with a towel recess for receiving a roll of paper towels and a planar mounting area for securing the paper towel dispenser to a wall. A front portion of the dispenser locks to the rear portion, covers the roll and completes the shape of the paper towel dispenser exterior. The mounting area of the housing may extend backwards from the planar mounting area into an aperture formed through a surface of the wall so that the towel recess projects into the wall. The housing has an upward projecting exterior that is curved or inclined downward from an apex to prevent attachment of a ligature and extends above the towel recess by a distance greater than or equal to half of a maximum forward projection of the housing to provide sufficient curvature or inclination of the exterior of the top projection.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: BEHAVIORAL SAFETY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Robert Lee deLoache, III, David Cory deLoache, Mark Mendes
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Patent number: 10743724Abstract: A ligature-resistant toilet paper dispenser includes a cover portion with a paper recess for receiving a roll of toilet paper and a wall plate having a planar mounting area for securing the toilet paper dispenser to a wall. The cover locks to the rear portion, covers the roll and completes the shape of the toilet paper dispenser exterior. The wall plate has an upward projecting exterior that is curved or inclined downward from an apex to prevent attachment of a ligature and extends above the paper recess by a distance greater than or equal to half of a maximum forward projection of the wall plate to provide sufficient curvature or inclination of the exterior of the top projection.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: BEHAVIORAL SAFETY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Robert Lee deLoache, III, David Cory deLoache, Mark Mendes
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Patent number: 10687618Abstract: A medicine cabinet includes a side panel, a door, and a hinge. The side panel includes a notch on an edge of the side panel. The door includes a projection extending outwardly from an inner surface of the door. The hinge pivotally couples the door to the side panel. The hinge includes a first portion coupled to the projection and a second portion coupled to the side panel. The projection and the first portion are received in the notch when the door is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Douglas J. Diemel, Jr., David P. Ourada
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Patent number: 10521621Abstract: The present invention relates to a POS device, the POS device (1) having improved characteristics, largely comprising: a saving device attachment/detachment structure (100); a card reader bidirectional mounting structure (200); a display frame (300) integrally formed with an input/output port mounting portion; and a hinge-coupling structure (400).Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: POSBANK CO., LTDInventor: Dong Uk Eun
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Patent number: 10422575Abstract: There is disclosed a refrigerator; a lighting device provided in the storage chamber, a first door rotatably coupled to the case to open and close the storage chamber, an auxiliary storage chamber provided in the first door, a second door, a front panel formed of a transparent material, an evaporation treatment unit evaporated on an overall back surface of the front panel to transmit lights partially, a variable transparency film attached to a back surface of the evaporation treatment unit provided in the front panel to get transparent when the power is supplied, a frame unit with an opening having a corresponding size to an opening provided in the first door, an insulation panel distant from the front panel, a power supply unit for supplying an electric power to the variable transparency film and the lighting device, a proximity sensor provided in the second door to sense a user's approaching.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Woonkyu Seo, Soonho Jung, Jinhee Park
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Patent number: 10400506Abstract: A modular insert useful for storing one or more objects, designed and configured to inset within a door having one or more cavities. The modular insert includes a frame having a plurality of walls and a top panel movably affixed to the frame. Some of the walls have apertures to receive wing nuts, screws, bolts, quick release and push-pull pins to secure the modular insert to an interior support structure of the door. Also provided is a door suitable for receiving one or more modular inserts. The door has a plurality of stiles and rails, wherein the stiles and rails form one or more cavities.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Inventor: Terry Mike Jude
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Patent number: 10352094Abstract: A storage system positioned within a door is presented. The storage system is generally comprised of a storage unit attached within a door assembly by a mounting system.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Inventor: Jimi Lopez-Isa
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Patent number: 10342363Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator is characterized by enabling at least a part of a refrigerator door to be selectively transparent by a user's operation, such that the user sees through an inside of the refrigerator while the refrigerator door is closed.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Jisu Park, Taehoon Choi
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Patent number: 10308188Abstract: A storage assembly comprises a first cover having a first foot portion, a second cover having a second cover and a housing. The housing includes a first rail extending at a height direction and having a first end, a second rail extending at the height direction and having a second end, and a cavity forming a storage space. The first cover is moveable between a first stowed position and a first middle position when the first foot portion moves in the first rail, and pivotable via the first end from the first middle position to a first use position to cover the cavity, and the second cover is moveable between a second stowed position and a second middle position when the second foot portion moves in the second rail, and pivotable via the second end from the second middle position to a second use position to cover the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Kevin Shen, Xuezhi Jin, Tony Hu, Fernando Zhao, Wei Xu
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Patent number: 10168096Abstract: There is disclosed a refrigerator; a lighting device provided in the storage chamber, a first door rotatably coupled to the case to open and close the storage chamber, an auxiliary storage chamber provided in the first door, a second door, a front panel formed of a transparent material, an evaporation treatment unit evaporated on an overall back surface of the front panel to transmit lights partially, a variable transparency film attached to a back surface of the evaporation treatment unit provided in the front panel to get transparent when the power is supplied, a frame unit with an opening having a corresponding size to an opening provided in the first door, an insulation panel distant from the front panel, a power supply unit for supplying an electric power to the variable transparency film and the lighting device, a proximity sensor provided in the second door to sense a user's approaching.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Woonkyu Seo, Soonho Jung, Jinhee Park
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Patent number: 9992889Abstract: A lid opening/closing mechanism, which attaches a lid to an opening of a case body to be openable and closable, and holds a distribution cable electrically connecting the case body and the lid, includes a first member which is attachable to an attachment surface of the case body and slidable along the attachment surface, and a second member of which one side is rotatable and attachable to the first member, and of which another side is fixed to the lid, wherein the distribution cable is curved and held along the first member and the second member.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Yokogawa Electric CorporationInventors: Yasunori Oota, Sunho You, Takuya Nidaira
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Patent number: 9920557Abstract: Disclosed are a fixing device and a refrigerator having the same. The fixing device includes a clasp (400) installed to a first member (12), the clasp having a contact portion (402, 404) defining a plane, and a coupler (500) installed to a second member (100), the coupler serving to fix the second member to the first member to enable selective coupling or release of the second member and the first member. The coupler includes a hook (510) having a protruding tip portion (511) configured to come into contact with the contact portions (402, 404) so as to be caught by the contact portion (404), the hook being rotatable, and an elastic member (52,0) configured to elastically support the hook such that the hook is rotated toward the clasp. A contact position of the protruding tip portion and the contact portion is spaced apart from a rotation center of the hook by a predetermined distance (d).Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Nami Kim, Jaeyoul Lee, Sunghun Lee, Jindong Kim, Jihyun Im, Hyunbum Kim
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Patent number: 9840868Abstract: A window shade storage and deployment system includes a recess formed in a ceiling and an access panel. The recess houses a window shade movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The access panel is removably attached to a surface of the recess such that a visible surface of the access panel occupies substantially the same plane as a visible surface of the ceiling surrounding the recess. A gap is provided between an edge of the access panel and the ceiling. The gap enables the window shade to extend through the gap from the recess to the area below the visible surface of the ceiling when the window shade is in the extended position. The visible surface of the access panel and the visible surface of the ceiling include the same or a similar material such that the visible surface of the access panel and the visible surface of the ceiling are visibly substantially identical.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Geigtech East Bay LLCInventor: James Geiger
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Patent number: 9829241Abstract: There is disclosed a refrigerator; a lighting device provided in the storage chamber, a first door rotatably coupled to the case to open and close the storage chamber, an auxiliary storage chamber provided in the first door, a second door, a front panel formed of a transparent material, an evaporation treatment unit evaporated on an overall back surface of the front panel to transmit lights partially, a variable transparency film attached to a back surface of the evaporation treatment unit provided in the front panel to get transparent when the power is supplied, a frame unit with an opening having a corresponding size to an opening provided in the first door, an insulation panel distant from the front panel, a power supply unit for supplying an electric power to the variable transparency film and the lighting device, a proximity sensor provided in the second door to sense a user's approaching.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Woonkyu Seo, Soonho Jung, JinHee Park
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Patent number: 9795227Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser includes a refrigerated insulated cabinet having a front wall that is hingedly attached to the cabinet. The front wall is rotatable between a closed position covering a storage area in the cabinet and an open position permitting access to the storage area. An opening is provided in the front wall to permit merchandise to be removed from the storage area when the front wall is in the closed position. Adjusting the front wall to the open position permits pallets loaded with merchandise, including ice bags, to be loaded into the merchandiser with a wheeled lifting device such as a forklift or hand jack. The bottom wall of the merchandiser may be removable, such that the entire floor supporting the pallet may be removed and exchanged through the opened front wall. A roller may be provided on the front wall to help in adjusting the front wall between the open and closed positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Classic Ice, LLCInventor: Ryan Maasen
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Patent number: 9674973Abstract: A coupling and fixing structure of a panel and a casing of a power supply is provided. The power supply further includes a frame. The casing has an opening and a plurality of raised studs. The casing, the frame and the panel have a plurality of penetrating holes and a plurality of through holes. The frame and the panel have a plurality of positioning holes corresponding to the raised studs. The frame and the panel are engaged with each other and positioned at the opening of the casing through the positioning holes and the raised studs and locked with screws so as to complete the assembly of the panel and the casing. The present invention can strengthen the connection of the panel and the casing, decrease the times of locking, lower the risk of damaging components, and improve the efficiency of disassembly and maintenance.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: CHYNG HONG ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Mu-Chun Lin
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Patent number: 9647431Abstract: A personal cabinet for jewelry, tobacco products and implements or other items has a housing mount. An actuator housing is located within the housing mount and defines an actuator housing receptacle. A spring urged inner case is movably connected with the actuator housing within the actuator housing receptacle and is linearly moveable to a contracted position and a projected position relative to the actuator housing and housing mount. A latch mechanism retains the inner case at the contracted position and a latch release mechanism is operated to release the inner case for spring urged linear movement to its projected position. A closure is pivotally mounted to the inner case and can be opened only when the inner case has been moved to its projected position.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
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Patent number: 9630563Abstract: A vehicle center console includes a tray hinge that supports a tray for pivoting movement about a tray axis, the tray hinge being a friction hinge restricting movement of the tray. The tray is moveable between a lowered orientation where the tray is completely located within a storage compartment and at least partially covering a lower portion of the storage compartment, and a raised orientation at least partially extending out of the storage compartment and exposing the lower portion of the storage compartment. A lid hinge structure is attached to the main body and to a lid such that the lid moves about a lid axis relative to the center console. The lid is movable from a closed orientation covering the storage compartment and the tray, and an open orientation exposing the tray and the upper portion of the storage compartment.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Hsiao-Tung Yang, Jessica Buza
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Patent number: 9409524Abstract: A sliding storage compartment assembly for a motor vehicle includes a storage bin including parallel side rails defined on opposed sides thereof and a pair of outboard guides each defining a channel for slidably receiving a bin side rail therein. A housing slidably receives the bin. The housing includes parallel slots defined in opposed sidewalls thereof, with each slot being configured to receive a parallel channel defined in an outboard guide. Each sidewall of the housing includes a plurality of locator pins. Each outboard guide includes at least one cooperating two-way locator slot and at least one cooperating four-way locator aperture for aligning the outboard guide and the housing sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Francis Raymond Gillis
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Patent number: 9392886Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser includes a refrigerated insulated cabinet having a front wall that is hingedly attached to the cabinet. The front wall is rotatable between a closed position covering a storage area in the cabinet and an open position permitting access to the storage area. An opening is provided in the front wall to permit merchandise to be removed from the storage area when the front wall is in the closed position. Adjusting the front wall to the open position permits pallets loaded with merchandise, including ice bags, to be loaded into the merchandiser with a wheeled lifting device such as a forklift or hand jack. A roller may be provided on the front wall to help in adjusting the front wall between the open and closed positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Classic Ice, LLCInventor: Ryan Maasen
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Patent number: 9341406Abstract: Disclosed is a refrigerator, comprising: a refrigerator body having a cooling chamber; a case comprising a case body having therein an accommodation space of which one side is open, and a transformation preventing member formed of a material having a higher strength than that of the case body, the transformation preventing member provided at an open region of the case body and configured to prevent transformation of the case; a drawer accommodated in the case in a withdrawable manner; and a depressurizing device configured to depressurize inside of the drawer and the case to a pressure lower than an atmospheric pressure, when the drawer is accommodated in the case. Under such configuration, transformation of the case can be prevented, and the case can be easily fabricated.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Moongyo Jung, Sanggyun Lee
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Patent number: 9253907Abstract: A panel having positioning function includes a body covering an opening on an extrusion casing, and a positioning mechanism having at least one position set. The position set includes a first rib disposed on a first side of the body, a first contact portion disposed on the first rib and contacting against an inner surface of the extrusion casing, a second rib disposed on a second side of the body, and a second contact portion disposed on the second rib and contacting against the other inner surface of the extrusion casing. A position of the second rib on the second side is symmetrized to a position of the first rib on the first side, so that the panel can align with the extrusion casing due to deformation of the position set.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Zhong-hui Mao, Dong-Ying Chen
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Patent number: 9121633Abstract: Disclosed is a refrigerator, comprising: a refrigerator body having a cooling chamber; a case comprising a case body having therein an accommodation space of which one side is open, and a transformation preventing member formed of a material having a higher strength than that of the case body, the transformation preventing member provided at an open region of the case body and configured to prevent transformation of the case; a drawer accommodated in the case in a withdrawable manner; and a depressurizing device configured to depressurize inside of the drawer and the case to a pressure lower than an atmospheric pressure, when the drawer is accommodated in the case. Under such configuration, transformation of the case can be prevented, and the case can be easily fabricated.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Moongyo Jung, Sanggyun Lee
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Patent number: 8991947Abstract: Embodiments provided relate to systems and methods for using aircraft lavatories as storage when the aircraft is on the ground and during taxi, take-off, and landing, but to also allow the lavatories to be open for use during other aircraft flight times. This is accomplished by providing a slidable unit that is contained within the interior space of the aircraft lavatory in a storage position and that is extended out of the aircraft lavatory space in a lavatory use position.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLCInventor: Thomas M. Lee
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Publication number: 20150069891Abstract: An aircraft cabin partition monument comprising a partition wall element and a stowage compartment. The stowage compartment includes a cover plate element and at least one sidewall element. The stowage compartment is convertible between a state of rest, wherein the cover plate and the sidewall element extend substantially parallel to the partition wall element, and a state of operation, wherein the cover plate element and the sidewall element extend relative to the partition wall element such that the cover plate element and the sidewall element define a stowage space arranged adjacent to the partition wall element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Alex Schimanowski, Soenke Jacobsen
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Publication number: 20140368101Abstract: An aircraft galley with appliance inserts includes a system for locating and attaching an aircraft monument such as a galley insert or a galley appliance, a single line replaceable unit, or part of a componentized system, within an aircraft galley to provide primary structural support for functional components of the aircraft monument required for normal operation. The system includes an inner liner with upper and lower fixed, sliding or floating connectors, which can include thermal insulators.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Peter John Leslie Burd
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Patent number: 8857926Abstract: A deck storage bin system has a hatch, a deck frame assembly that has an outer lip and an inner lip, a storage tub having a bottom surface, and at least one inner support. The hatch is moveable between the closed position and an open position. The outer lip of the deck frame is configured to engage a perimeter of a predefined aperture in a floor surface of a deck such that a portion of the deck frame assembly extends into the predefined aperture. The inner lip defines an opening and the inner lip is sized and configured to support the hatch when the hatch is in a closed position. The storage tub extends below the opening defined by the inner lip of the deck frame and is attached to the at least one inner support.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: AZEK Building Products, Inc.Inventor: Joseph Toro
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Publication number: 20140292169Abstract: The invention relates to a built-in closet assembly having at least one closet element and at least one facing element, which adjoins the closet element. In order to create a flexible built-in closet assembly, the facing element is fastened to the closet element and aligned with respect to the closet element by means of being fastened to the closet element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2011Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: TREL SYSTEMS A.G.Inventor: Heinrich Amlang
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Patent number: 8833876Abstract: A hidden wall storage system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a wall depository includes: a storage receptacle assembly adapted for secure, concealed placement in an opening formed within a building wall, generally between a pair of wall studs, the receptacle defined by a rear wall, a left side wall, a right side wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall; and a frame assembly hingedly coupled to the storage receptacle assembly and adapted to pivot outwardly to expose a storage receptacle and to close inwardly to secure and conceal the storage receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Inventor: Earl Lee
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Patent number: 8820003Abstract: A closet can fit into an attic and a cabinet (105) can be retracted out of the closet to the living space below manually, or using a return spring or electrical means. An air space (150) around the cabinet insulates it from thermal contact with the walls. A panel (110) with vent openings (155) is affixed to the bottom of the cabinet. In an alternative embodiment the cabinet is hung from a restraining member (145), or arm (1105), by which it can be raised for storage and lowered for access. When raised, the panel is in contact with the ceiling (110) between the attic and air from the living space mixes into the air space by convection. A fan (160) can urge circulation between the air space and the living space, reducing of temperature extremes in the air space and hence the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: DeLorean, LLCInventor: Jack Z. DeLorean
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Patent number: 8813404Abstract: The invention concerns a window unit for display, protection and preventive conservation of an object of limited thickness, in particular a work of art such as a painting, a bas-relief, a tapestry or similar. It comprises a case with a back (32) and a front door (31) coupled together so as to be able to have the case (30) take up an open state, in which the object (D) is not protected and can be inserted into or removed from the case (30), and a closed state, in which the object (D) is protected and can neither be inserted into nor removed from the case (30), in which the front door (31) is provided with a transparent front panel (48) through which the object (D) is visibilé from the front in the state with the case (30) closed. The window unit is characterized in that the back (32) is provided with a transparent rear panel (50) through which the object (D) is visibile from the rear in the state with the ease (30) closed.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2004Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Goppion S.p.A.Inventor: Alessandro Goppion
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Patent number: 8757431Abstract: Wipe dispenser and collector unit particularly for use in gents' toilets, with a storage cabinet (2) for batches of wipes (24), with an aperture for the bottom wipe (24) located at the center of an angled bottom at an acute angle with the horizontal; the cabinet has a wall-mounting rear cover (3) and a front panel (5) connected to it that can be tilted forward in order to open it, with those two components forming the interior of the closed wipe storage cabinet (2), with a waste container at a specific distance underneath, which also has a wall-mounting rear cover (30), whose storage space, open at the top, is defined by the rear cover (30) and the front unit that can be tilted against it, with the bottom of the front unit connecting to the holes (14) at the bottom of the rear cover (30) with matching bolts (15), which can be released when the unit is tilted forward.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Inventor: Andras Fodor
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Patent number: 8752913Abstract: A sealed cabinet for clean rooms and other controlled environments includes a single unitary elastomeric gasket which surrounds a flange around the periphery of the front of the cabinet which acts to seal both the rear of the flange against the room wall and the closure door against the flange around the cabinet opening. The gasket has a tapered configuration that provides a smooth tapered peripheral edge in close conformity with the surface of the wall for easy cleaning and to avoid the accumulation of dust. Cabinet mounting means clamp against the inside surface of the wall and are actuated from the interior of the cabinet eliminating any exposed mounting hardware.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Inventor: Glenn Yanni
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Publication number: 20140139083Abstract: This invention relates to a built-in electrical household appliance (1), suitable for being housed inside a built-in furniture unit (2), the furniture unit comprising a lateral wall defining a surface (4) and a unit door (6) attached to said lateral surface (4) by means of hinges (10a, 10b).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.Inventors: Marco Beni, Augusto Buosi, Vittorio Velli, Michele Meneghin
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Patent number: 8650805Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system in which a demarcation point cabinet to provide network connectivity between networks is placed into a cage mesh panel design for a communication facility structure, wherein the demarcation point comprises a demarcation point cabinet placed in the non-moving, stationary portion of the cage mesh panel design for the communication facility structure, such as an Internet Exchange (IX), Peering Point, Data Center, or Co-location center, providing security to the customers using the communication facility structure, frees up square footage space inside the cage for customers to put their own equipment and wiring, and adds security because demarcation point cabinet is constructed with physical barriers to prevent physical tampering or access from a front side of the demarcation point cabinet to the back side of the demarcation point cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Equinix, Inc.Inventors: Michael Poleshuk, Anthony Sclafani, Lany Widjaja
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Patent number: 8585162Abstract: A recessed storage compartment is for adding additional space within a showering environment without sacrificing precious shower space. The recessed storage compartment includes a housing, a drawer, and a front panel. The drawer and front panel are attached, creating a compartment for common showering items, and this compartment is completely enclosed within the housing. The storage compartment is recessed within a shower wall and opens with a bottom-hinged opening mechanism, allowing quick and easy access to its contents.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Inventors: Tayde Pantoja, Jesse Pantoja
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Patent number: 8522488Abstract: A modular architectural system adapted for use with a finished wall in a patient room includes a service unit, a wall-masking panel, and an interface strip. The service unit includes a frame and a plurality of modular panels coupled to the frame to support service outlets relative to the finished wall. The wall-masking panel is spaced apart from the service unit and is arranged along an edge of the service unit. The interface strip is coupled to the service unit and arranged along the edge of the service unit between the service unit and the wall-masking panel to interconnect the service unit and the wall-masking panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Dennis J. Gallant, Joseph H. Abel
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Patent number: 8494663Abstract: An interactive switch system for a stowage compartment system for a mobile platform (for example, commercial aircraft) is provided. The switch system is mounted to a moveable structure, such as an overhead stowage bin, and is responsive to a local input from a user, as well as to a remote input from an external control/monitoring panel. The switch system has at least one indicator surface responsive to the local input and the remote input to display indicator data. The indicator surface has a portion that forms at least one user input device for enabling the local input. The switch system further comprises a control system disposed behind the indicator surface. The control system is responsive to the local input and the remote input to transmit the indicator data to the indicator surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Bret L. Lamoree, Dennis C. Lin, Heidi J. Kneller, Henry V. Fletcher, Brock J. Prince, Phillip J. Ayoub
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Patent number: 8480189Abstract: A cabinet has a cabinet body, a door with at least one support member on a rear side of the door, and at least one hinge pivotally coupling the support member or members to cabinet body. The cabinet body includes framing walls at least partially defining a storage space of the cabinet and a flange disposed laterally outward of an adjacent framing wall. A forwardly-facing surface of the flange is rearwardly offset relative to a front face of the adjacent framing wall. When the door is in a closed position, the support member(s) and the hinge(s) establish a distance between the forwardly-facing surface of the flange and the rear side of the door.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Robern, Inc.Inventors: Howard S. Katz, James L. Stanley, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130113350Abstract: A hidden wall storage system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a wall depository includes: a storage receptacle assembly adapted for secure, concealed placement in an opening formed within a building wall, generally between a pair of wall studs, the receptacle defined by a rear wall, a left side wall, a right side wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall; and a frame assembly hingedly coupled to the storage receptacle assembly and adapted to pivot outwardly to expose a storage receptacle and to close inwardly to secure and conceal the storage receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Earl Lee