Wheeled Patents (Class 312/249.8)
  • Patent number: 12123512
    Abstract: A housing having a housing body (100) carries on the outside of one of the side walls (110) a bolt (500) aligned parallel to the lid guide grooves (120) and the lid (200) carries a sleeve (222) fixed to a tab (220) projecting over the upper edge of the corresponding side wall (110) of the housing body (100) and aligned coaxially with the bolt (500). The sleeve (222) engages around the bolt (500) to form an axially and rotationally movable sliding bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Sartorius Stedim Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Simon Dittmann, Jan-Eike Schubert, Michael Gohs, Yannick Stapel
  • Patent number: 12118517
    Abstract: A method for collecting returned items or information about returned items and evaluating return policy criteria with respect to collected items, and a system for the same, are disclosed. The method includes providing a station, such as a kiosk terminal, preferably at a pharmacy location. The station includes a computer and a user interface including a touch screen interface. Items, for example, pharmaceutical items to be returned are brought to the station. The user enters information at the station, such as by scanning a bar code on a container of the item, weighing the item or its contents, and entering lot number and expiration date associated with the item. A system and method for facilitating recalls is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: QUALANEX, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Ezell
  • Patent number: 12096841
    Abstract: A tank carrier contains a retractable dolly and a pair of straps to allow a user to carry it on their back. The tank carrier also contains ladder hooks to allow an individual to rest the carrier on a ladder at any point. The side surfaces of the tank carrier also contains compartments to store rods or sticks. The access door to reach the tanks are also alterable to better secure the tanks in position while also providing another storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Inventor: Richard A. Hamon
  • Patent number: 11966314
    Abstract: LED operation rules correlating device event, LED action, LED color, and optionally LED brightness are specified in software. As devices connect to a host computer, a correlation between device ID and USB port is detected. A port map for the storage system is used to correlate the location of a USB port where the electronic device connected to a set of LEDs on the storage system. As the states of the electronic devices connected to the storage system change, the custom-defined LED operational rules are applied on the LEDs of the storage system to cause the LEDs identified by the LED operational rules to be illuminated. Since the LED operational rules are customizable, a user can cause any combination of LED action, color, and brightness to be associated with any electronic device state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Caleb Durante, Hubert Benjamin Ki Durn Ng
  • Patent number: 11898370
    Abstract: [PROBLEMS] Providing a house by which exhaust heat from equipment provided in a wall of the house does not adversely affect the environment in a living space, the maintenance, management, and update of the equipment can be easily performed, and crime prevention performance of an accommodating place of the equipment can be improved. [SOLUTIONS] The exhaust heat from the equipment 48 accommodated in the hollow portion 37 can be released to the second space 6 of the garage. Further, the electronic lock 45 of the door 43 for opening and closing the outdoor side opening portion 35 of the hollow portion 37 can be unlocked only for a preset time. Therefore, since unlocking is disabled except for the preset time, the maintenance, management, and update of the equipment 48 can be easily performed, and the crime prevention performance can be further improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SEKISUI HOUSE, LTD.
    Inventors: Chiho Hiraoka, Shouto Iwata, Tetsuya Yamato, Masayuki Ogawa, Yuusuke Minami, Takeshi Miki, Yuuta Kawazoe, Takahiro Suezawa, Shintarou Kawakami
  • Patent number: 11089258
    Abstract: An audio-visual system may include a housing comprising an open upper end and a storage space, an audio-visual device installed inside the housing and exposable through the open upper end, and a lifting device configured to expose or store the audio-visual device inside the housing through the open upper end. The audio-visual device may include a display, a speaker, and a processor configured to control the audio-visual system to operate in a first mode for outputting media art content while the display is stored in the housing according to a first event, operate in a second mode for outputting audio content through the speaker while part of the display is exposed through the open upper end according to a second event, and operate in a third mode for outputting a visual content while the entire display is exposed through the open upper end according to a third event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ha-Na Kim, Jee-hoon Park, Hyun-yong Choi, You-na Choo, Soo-hyun Whang
  • Patent number: 9365227
    Abstract: A recycle bin is described having multiple enclosures to separate small waste from large waste. The enclosures may be configured with variable sized subdivisions and shelved on a track to allow complete detachment of the enclosure. Door panels may be secured with securing mechanisms and handles may be provided to facilitate moving. The recycle bin may include casters with locking mechanisms to prevent movement of the recycling bin. The casters may be attached on the bottom portion of the recycling bin. One or more pockets may be disposed on the recycling bin. The one or more pockets may be configured to accommodate lifting of the recycling bin. The recycling bin may be configured for recycling e-waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: John S. Shegerian, Tammy Shegerian, Kevin J. Dillon, Aaron Blum, John Reick
  • Patent number: 9352764
    Abstract: A method and adjustable and multi-use cart system are disclosed for moving objects. A user can utilize the present invention as a simple cart, a dolly, or even as a full size hand cart to move a variety of objects of various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventor: Andy Kossowsky
  • Publication number: 20150132097
    Abstract: The present invention is a file cabinet with a roller positioned on the bottom of the cabinet in proximity to a front edge of the cabinet to prevent the cabinet from tipping over when acted on by a force generally perpendicular to the front edge. The present invention also provides a method of moving the file cabinet by rolling the file cabinet on the roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Ralph Lipsey BARNETT
  • Patent number: 9022414
    Abstract: A portable, collapsible vending cart which can be used to vend disparate items in a variety of environments. The cart is adaptable to accommodate vendors of a wide variety of products, and provides an apparatus which is in compliance with most state regulations for vending carts. The cart is adapted to fit within the “security space” of a storefront, the space between a pull down security gate and the display window/entry point of the storefront. A locking mechanism extending from the vending cart is designed for secure locking engagement within the security space using infrastructure associated with the standard security gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Christian R. Bell
  • Patent number: 9022492
    Abstract: An anesthesia workstation includes a sliding track system attached to the front of the anesthesia workstation for the mounting of one or more displays. The displays are horizontally slidable along the front of the anesthesia workstation along the sliding track. In addition, the sliding track system includes pivot points which enable outward pivoting of the displays up to 90 degrees. Sliding and pivoting of the displays is possible both independently and simultaneously. The sliding track system allows the anesthetist to slide and pivot the displays across the front of the workstation along the length of the track to the most preferable viewing position. Additional storage space is positioned within the anesthesia workstation behind the displays and becomes exposed and accessible when the displays are manipulated via the sliding track system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Spacelabs Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. Drapes, Zeng Xi, Ronald L. Tobia, Bruce Dammann, Cory Boudreau
  • Publication number: 20150108888
    Abstract: A trolley 2 for use in recyclable waste collection in an aircraft or other catering environment is conformal with a normal aircraft trolley. The trolley 2 comprises a horizontal tray 14 18 19 20 21 comprising a plurality of horizontal apertures, each aperture comprising a rubbish bag 19 20 held therein by its edges 22 between a tray base 14 and tray cover 18 that snap together. Before use the rubbish bags 19 20 are contained within the horizontal tray 14 18 19 20 and are freed to hang vertically within the trolley 2 when in use. The trolley 2 comprises a retractable lid which covers the tray assembly 14 18 19 20 21 when the trolley 2 is not in use. A liquid waste container 21 also fits into the tray and is independently removable for emptying without removing rubbish bags 19 20. The apertures and/or the rubbish bags 19 20 are colour coded according to the type of waste they are intended to receive and according to the colour coding employed in the country where recycling is intended to occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Massimo GALIMBERTI
  • Publication number: 20150091421
    Abstract: A device (1) for accommodating objects, in particular for use in an airplane, includes a housing (5) and a door (18) which is pivotable about a pivot axis (PA) between an open position and a closed position. The door (18) is movable in a direction which extends substantially parallel to the pivot axis (PA) between a locked position and an unlocked position. The door (18) includes a locking edge (182) and the housing (5) includes a door post (101), wherein the locking edge (182) engages with the door post (101) in the locked position to lock the door in its closed position and allow movement of the door (18) in the direction which extends substantially parallel to the pivot axis (PA) between the locked and the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: ZODIAC AIRCATERING EQUIPMENT EUROPE B.V.
    Inventor: Laurentius Petrus Joseph Van Loon
  • Publication number: 20150069893
    Abstract: An analytical apparatus to be installed on a substantially horizontal surface of a diagnostic laboratory is presented. The apparatus comprises a bottom side and an upper working side, the bottom side having at least three casters for rolling the apparatus on a surface and at least two feet. The casters have a fixed height and at least one caster is higher than the other casters so that the apparatus is unbalanced when it is rolled on the surface. The at least two feet are individually adjustable in height so that when the height of the feet is adjusted the upper working side is leveled and the apparatus rests on the at least two feet and the higher caster. An analytical system comprising the analytical apparatus and a method of installing the analytical apparatus and the system are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Roland Bernet, Adri Grefhorst, Bruno Koch, Franz Lindegger, Jeroen Wildenbeest
  • Patent number: 8919896
    Abstract: A large rolling tool chest includes a generally rectangular body with a hollow interior, a plurality of wheels, and an adjustable handle to facilitate organization, storage, and transportation of numerous tools of various sizes. The handle pivots to allow a user to keep it out of the way when not in use. The tool chest also includes a large pouch to hold items which are frequently used. The top of the tool chest includes two horizontally extendable drawer assemblies that fold outward and open in sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Lee-Ann Shewchuck
  • Patent number: 8915407
    Abstract: A mobile confectionary apparatus for dispensing beverages and/or frozen confections includes a vehicle configured for travel over public roads to a location such as a parking lot, street, festival or fair grounds, or the like. The vehicle includes an enclosure having an interior space in which one or more persons can prepare and dispense confections, or containers for confections or beverages. The enclosure includes one or more service windows or openings for dispensing the prepared confections or containers; and a self-serve liquid dispensing system on or in an outer surface of the enclosure, usable by recipients of the dispensed confections or containers, for selectably dispensing toppings on the confections, or liquids into the containers, separately from the dispensing and selling thereof. The dispensing system is closable or coverable by a person from within the interior space, to prevent access from the outside, and for cleaning, service and travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Kona Ice, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Lamb, Tony M. Guard
  • Patent number: 8881345
    Abstract: The leg attachment system has first component that has two plates that define a gap for receiving a plate of a second component therebetween in a snap-fit manner. The second component has a depending projection that receives a caster assembly and the lower plate of the first component has a slot to receive the projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Component Hardware Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry P. Franze, Martin P. Burns, Stanley Szprengiel
  • Publication number: 20140304927
    Abstract: Arrangement for moving a structural unit (115) belonging to a power electronics device or forming a power electronics device into or out of an electrical installation enclosure (111, 112) to be installed at floor level, which arrangement comprises an electrical installation enclosure (111, 112). The electrical installation enclosure (111, 112) comprises a support disposed above floor level and the arrangement further comprises a support ramp (126), which can be situated between the floor (125) and the support disposed above floor level, wherein the support ramp (126) disposed between the floor (125) and the support disposed above floor level forms a sloping ramp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: VACON OYJ
    Inventor: Dainius STASIUNAS
  • Patent number: 8857774
    Abstract: A leg-portion attachment structure (100) includes: a support member (110) having a substantially quadrilateral outer periphery and an upper surface on which an apparatus main body (1a) is mounted; two attachment plates (140) provided at two opposite sides on a lower surface of the support member (110). Each of the attachment plates (140) includes caster attachment portions (141) formed respectively on both end sides in a side direction so that casters (130) are firmly attached, first bent portions (142) formed by bending of outer edges in the side direction of the caster attachment portions (141) at predetermined angles, and first coupling portions (143) that are formed by further outward bending of edges of the first bent portions (142) and are firmly attached to the support member (110).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Yoshiki Aoyama
  • Patent number: 8857828
    Abstract: A field access station for housing and protecting an electronic display system in a sealed compartment in a first configuration and in a positively-pressurized compartment having a controlled outflow flow of filtered air in a second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Performance Contracting, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. San Clemente
  • Publication number: 20140252931
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a stabilizer includes a jaw portion which contacts a bottom of an apparatus, a fastener to fasten the stabilizer to a lateral side of the apparatus, and a foot portion extending from the bottom of the apparatus toward far side and in obliquely downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicants: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha, Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Sadahiro MASUDA, Takashi Ogiwara
  • Publication number: 20140203693
    Abstract: One variation may include a method including providing a module for packaging, delivering and displaying goods in the module, the module including at least one face which may be removed, retracted or moved to display goods prepackaged in the module, packaging a plurality of goods in the module, delivering the module to a factory, office, hospital, warehouse or retail store, removing, retracting or moving a face of the module to display the goods prepackaged in the module. Another variation may include a module including the elevator floor system and at least one sensor for determining the height of stacked packages within the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Chet R. Wisniewski, Spencer W. Chamberlain
  • Publication number: 20140132129
    Abstract: A cabinet assembly is provided with a cabinet body sized to be received under a stationary countertop. A plurality of wheels is mounted to the cabinet body for transportation of the cabinet body. A countertop panel is mounted upon the cabinet body. At least one countertop leaf is provided for generally coplanar extension of the countertop panel when disconnected from the stationary countertop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Masco Cabinetry LLC
    Inventors: Donald Deneweth, Justin Hammerling, Gregg Schweir, Anthony Morabito
  • Publication number: 20140091691
    Abstract: The present application provides a storage and transport case for jewelry and accessories. The case may include a base having a number of panels, and a top removably attached to an upper portion of the base. The number of panels may be movable from a transport configuration to a display configuration. The number of panels further may be pivotally connected to one another in series along lateral edges. Each of the panels may include one or more compartments for storing jewelry or accessories. Each of the compartments may be able to store and protect a specific type of jewelry or accessory, such as earrings, bracelets, belts, rings, necklaces, sunglasses, hair accessories, hats, watches, handbags, and scarves. The compartments may be inaccessible when the number of panels is in the transport configuration, and the compartments may be accessible when the number of panels is in the display configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventor: Erin L. Atwood
  • Patent number: 8662605
    Abstract: A mobile technology cabinet includes a compartment having a work platform mounted for rotational motion between a substantially vertical storage position and a deployed position. A monitor support is operatively connected to the work platform such that movement of the work platform between the storage position and the deployed position causes the monitor support to rise from a storage position to a deployed position. The work platform may be rotated relative to the cabinet to simultaneously deploy the work surface and to raise the monitor. A base supports the cabinet for movement on wheels. A frame extends from the base and supports a cabinet such that the cabinet is movable between a raised position and a lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert Grant McRorie, Michael T. Kopczewski, Sean David Montag, Jay F. Perkins
  • Publication number: 20130307387
    Abstract: The placement tray (6) comprises a general plane (6a) and at least one rim (60, 80) movable between a rest position in which the or each rim (60, 80) is disposed so that it projects relative to the general plane (6a) and a working position in which the or each rim (60, 80) is aligned relative to the general plane (6a). The or each rim (60, 80) retracts automatically under the action of a load (F) which biases the or each rim (60, 80) from its rest position towards its working position, the load being placed on the upper surface of the tray (6) vertically above the or each rim (60, 80).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: STANLEY WORKS (EUROPE) GMBH
    Inventors: Didier Dufoure, Benoit Ozenne, Stephane Thirouin, Benoit Tillet
  • Publication number: 20130300271
    Abstract: A radiographic grid cabinet for holding x-ray grids and/or cassettes that can have a vertical structure attached to a flat base with wheels that engage when the device is tilted backward like a handcart so that the cabinet can be easily transported from place to place. Wheels can fold out when needed. The device also can have a support plate that can move vertically on a set of rails or other structure attached to the cart. A thumb controlled pin on a clamp or other locking device can select one of a number of holes in the rails to lock the cabinet into a fixed vertical position. The device can also have a rotating bearing that allows the grid holder to be rotated from a horizontal to a vertical position, or through a vertical position from either of two horizontal positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: PORTABLE X-RAY CASSETTE COMPANY
    Inventors: Leo Reina, James Sorgani
  • Patent number: 8567883
    Abstract: A rack mechanism includes a sliding rail, a cabinet, three first fixed beams, a guide rail, two rods, and four roller assemblies. The cabinet includes a top portion, which includes a lid defining four holes. The bottom portion slidably connected to the sliding rail. The three first fixed beams parallelly arranged above the top portion. The guide rail is fixed to the first fixed beams. The two rods are arranged under the lid. Each two of the four roller assemblies are respectively connected to the two rods. Each roller assembly includes a shelf and a pulley. One end of the shelf passes through one of the holes to fix the shelf to the rod. The pulley is arranged to the other end of the shelf. The pulley rolls along the guide rails when the bottom portion slides along the sliding rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sheng-Chung Hsiao
  • Patent number: 8480192
    Abstract: An enclosure includes a bottom plate, and a plurality of slide assemblies fixed to the bottom plate. Each of the plurality of slide assemblies includes a fixed member fixed to the bottom plate, and a rotary member rotatably received in the fixed member. The rotary member includes first and second fixed portions, and a wheel. The first fixed portion is fixed to the second fixed portion, the second fixed portion is connected to the fixed member, and the wheel is fixed to the first fixed portion. Each rotary member is operable to be in a first position to expose the respective wheel for moving the enclosure, and in a second position to be received in the respective fixed member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guang-Dong Yuan, Hai-Qing Zhou, Chung-Chi Huang
  • Publication number: 20130127317
    Abstract: A ball cart comprising a removable and rotatable ball basket having a plurality of separated chambers that are each able to hold a different kind of ball. Thus, whenever a particular type of ball is desired, a user is able to rotate the basket and lock it in place such that a lid of the chamber that holds balls of that type is accessible to the user. As a result, the user is able to easily select that type of balls desired from the ball cart without sifting through all of the balls in the ball cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Patrick Rutz, Casey Nathan Harris
  • Patent number: 8430254
    Abstract: A closet insert structured to fit in a closet enclosure in its entirety—includes at least one insert module including back, top and floor panels, and two end panels. Mounting structure is provided on at least one of the panels to which a coupling device is mountable for coupling another insert module to the at least one insert module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventor: Steven C. Kunis
  • Publication number: 20130057133
    Abstract: The invention relates to a service trolley. The service trolley includes a tabletop having at least one stowable wing, wheels attached to the trolley for moving the trolley, and a hot plate integrated into the tabletop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Christiaan Kool
  • Publication number: 20120325158
    Abstract: Embodiments of a portable and modular pet station include a mobile storage cabinet, an exterior surface, and a feeding unit. The mobile storage cabinet has at least one opening to access an interior storage space within the storage cabinet. The mobile storage cabinet has a plurality of wheels to facilitate movement of the mobile storage cabinet on an underlying surface. The exterior surface of at least one panel of the storage cabinet provides a mounting surface. The feeding unit is attached to the mounting surface of the exterior surface of the storage cabinet. The feeding unit includes at least one structural member to retain food in an accessible arrangement for access by an animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Jeffrey T. Holman
  • Publication number: 20120274196
    Abstract: A medical cart is described and includes a work platform having a work surface and at least one compartment, a base, and a height adjustment mechanism for adjusting the height of the work platform relative to the base. A medication module is described and includes a plurality of compartments. The medical cart can be joined with a medication module. In addition, a plurality of medication modules can joined to form a train. The medical cart and medication module can be used collectively and individually in a variety of methods for transferring medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Radmond Vincent Arceta, Craig Kevin Rogers, Kevin Thomas Fitzpa Trick, Bryan Scott Ritchie, Marin John Philpott, Christina Louise Fortner
  • Patent number: 8287816
    Abstract: A mobile device for transporting, tracking and processing medical instruments. The device comprises a cart including at least one receptacle for receiving an instrument container having instruments stored therein. The cart also includes plumbing for circulating processing fluids through the instrument container and a communications system for communicating tracking data associated with the instrument container and the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventor: Jude A. Kral
  • Publication number: 20120223627
    Abstract: A toilet users rollable desk for A compact personal office desk for the commode user. The toilet users rollable desk generally includes A desk that provides the toilet user with a space between the knees and legs to read, write, use the computer and store personal items as well as a shelf to place coffee or nourishment. The toilet users rollable desk is also able to store toilet tissue, hold reading material and be conveniently moved in front of the commode user for all processes to be best utilized in the large, average or small toilet commode area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Wylie, Cameron Wylie
  • Patent number: 8240685
    Abstract: A rolling device includes a frame, a rotatable member, a roller and an operating member. The frame is configured for being attached to a device enclosure. The rotatable member is secured to the frame and rotatable about a first axis relative to the frame. The roller is secured to the rotatable member and rotatable about a second axis parallel to the first axis. The operating member is secured to the rotatable member and rotatable about the second axis and capable of rotating the frame about the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen-Lu Fan
  • Publication number: 20120194050
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an equipping system for equipping an aircraft galley. The equipping system includes a box, which is accommodatable in the aircraft galley to be equipped, as well as a transport cart for equipping the aircraft galley. The system includes a base element, which has a bottom surface and a loading surface opposite of the bottom surface, a plurality of wheels fastened to the bottom surface of the base element, a handle attached to the base element, and a securing mechanism adapted to prevent the box from sliding off the transport cart while it is being transported on the transport cart. The handle is shaped and attached in such a position to the base element that the base element of the transport cart, in the unloaded state of the transport cart, is stackable onto a base element of a further transport cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Suess
  • Patent number: 8186778
    Abstract: The portable electronic device includes a body, a bottom panel configured for supporting the body, at least two linear wheel assemblies assembled to the bottom panel in the body corresponding to the at least two first opening, and a directional wheel assembly assembled to the bottom panel in the body corresponding to the second opening. At least two first opening and a second opening defined in the bottom panel. Each linear wheel assembly and the directional wheel assembly include a wheel member and a driving member respectively. The driving member of each linear wheel assembly drives the wheel member of the corresponding linear wheel assembly to extend through the corresponding first opening and retract in the body. The driving member of the directional wheel assembly drives the wheel member of the directional wheel assembly to extend through the second opening and retract in the body and to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kim-Yeung Sip, Xiong Li
  • Publication number: 20120119635
    Abstract: A voter cart capable of supporting a voting terminal in a portable, fully usable, and secure configuration. The cart is generally formed with a pair of opposing side rails joined together in a spaced-apart configuration and mounted on casters, and a voting terminal housing interspaced between the side rails. The voting terminal is seated atop a bottom shelf of the voting terminal housing at waist-level for easy wheelchair voter access thereto. The voting terminal is restrained against lateral and vertical motion, and yet there is full access to the voting terminal's control panels, doors, etc. Moreover, the particular design maximizes strength and usability, and yet keeps weight to a minimum with a framework that is as light weight as possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
  • Patent number: 8162330
    Abstract: A Multi-Purpose Mobile Cart including a tool chest adapted to hold tools, a computer system for executing computer executable programs, a plurality of electrical devices, and a plurality of speakers; a computer system for executing computer executable programs including a monitor for viewing images, a computer hard drive for storing data and programs, a keyboard adapted to input information into the computer system, and a mouse adapted to provide a user interface with the computer system; a plurality of electrical devices adapted to provide reception and amplification of radio or television signals and further adapted to provide playback of media; and a plurality of speakers, the plurality of speakers adapted to provide audio output from the computer system and the plurality of electrical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventors: Ashot Melkumyan, Karapet Kozloyan
  • Patent number: 8157337
    Abstract: A storage assembly 10 which has a plurality of unique storage components 12, 14, and 800 which may be selectively connected in order to provide an optimal storage solution for a wide variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventors: Edwin Dizon Manalang, Larry Mitchell Grela
  • Patent number: 8124010
    Abstract: A reusable container for the sterile transfer of pharmaceutical recipients, in particular of syringe bodies. The container comprises an outer case and a sterilizable interior, wherein the interior is microbially isolated from the environment of the container. The interior has at least one holder for accommodating at least one nest for storing a plurality of pharmaceutical recipients. The nest can be removably accommodated in the holder. The container further has at least one container door for removing or introducing the nest into the interior and at least one lock for coupling the container to a sterile space. The lock is configured in such a way that, after coupling to the sterile space, it is possible to open the container door without substantially suspending sterility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: F. Hoffman-La Roche AG
    Inventors: Rolf-Dieter Gabel, Martin Knierim
  • Publication number: 20120001527
    Abstract: An instrument for assessment and intervention in the areas of sensory, motor, language, and the educational requirements of the children at-risk, developmentally delayed, and disabled. The devise is constructed on a base board with four sides. Its front side has one in-built height adjustable chair bar with chair, and adjustable visual stimulating roof. Its back side has height adjustable parallel bars and one mirror. On right and left side it has two height and length adjustable hands in addition to that right side have height measuring scale on the wall and extended space to stand and to keep weighing machine. On the top it has space for two sided video display frame and two stands for video cameras.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Gulshan Prem Choppla
  • Publication number: 20110291534
    Abstract: A caster for being mounted to a bottom of a device includes a support, a connecting member, and a wheel mounted to the connecting member. The support defines a receiving space. The connecting member is threadedly connected to the support, and comprises a bracket accommodated in the receiving space. The wheel is rotatably mounted to the bracket. The support and the connecting member are operable to rotate relative to each other, with the wheel moving to expose out of or retract inside the receiving space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XIAO-ZHENG LI, WEN-TANG PENG
  • Publication number: 20110260591
    Abstract: An exemplary server assembly includes a computer server system and a fixing frame. The computer server system includes a server cabinet accommodating one or more servers therein. The fixing frame is adaptable to operate under a fixed state for fixing the computer server system onto a surface area, or under a transferable guiding state to obliquely interconnect two surfaces of two different levels, along which the computer server system can be moved between the two surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEN-TANG PENG, YI-LIANG HSIAO
  • Publication number: 20110234059
    Abstract: A system and method for a toolbox that includes: a body configured to receive casters on a bottom portion of the body; a lid coupled to the body, the lid including a raised portion on a top exterior surface of the lid to facilitate stabilization of the toolbox in a stacked configuration with a second toolbox; a front door coupled to the body and substantially centered in a front side of the toolbox, wherein the front door is at least 2 feet by at least 2 feet in size; lifting elements coupled to an upper portion of the body on each side of the lid to facilitate lifting of the toolbox and also to facilitate stabilization of the toolbox in the stacked configuration; and skid components coupled to a lower portion of the body to facilitate lifting of the toolbox and also to facilitate stabilization of the toolbox in the stacked configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: James L. Ellerbe, II
  • Publication number: 20110198974
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a cleaning trolley comprising a base plate supported by rolling members; at least four upright hollow profiles for fixing cross walls arranged on the base plate, wherein each cross wall consists of two separate wall elements removably arranged back-to-back to each other and fixed by said upright hollow profiles; and an upper frame for securing the at least four upright hollow profiles. Further, the invention provides a cleaning trolley comprising a primary section and a secondary section, each section having a base plate supported by rolling members, wherein the primary section and the secondary section are removably connected by a connection mechanism, which connection mechanism contains a pedal pivotably attached to the bottom side of the base plate of the secondary section, and its actuation releases claws which in connection position are engaged with the primary section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Matthias Menzel, Stefan Rutschmann, Enzo Dario Sforza, Stephan Uhl, Klaus-Günter Hub, Martin Stuetzel
  • Publication number: 20110174678
    Abstract: Organizers for wrapping paper and related paraphernalia. Organizers of one embodiment include a storage unit with a stack of drawers with vertically oriented tubes to hold wrapping paper rolls adjacent, and exterior, to the stack of drawers. The organizer may have pockets for holding the paraphernalia exterior to the stack of drawers. A set of wheels is coupled to the stack of drawers while a handle may be recessed into the organizer. Organizers of some embodiments include a frame and elongated hollow tubes. Containers (for instance, drawers) for the paraphernalia are disposed within an interior space defined by the storage unit. Organizers of the current embodiment may include one or more pockets for gift bags. Yet another embodiment provides organizers including a frame, elongated hollow tubes, and one or more pockets disposed exterior to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Peggy Jean Champlin
  • Publication number: 20110084583
    Abstract: A system for maintaining a large number of Handheld Electronic Devices (HEDs) includes a drawer having a divider structure configured to define compartments that are sized to hold the HEDs while the HEDs are stored in the drawer. A 20 port USB hub is provided in the drawer so that 20 HEDs may be connected to the USB hub while stored in the drawer. The USB hub allows the HEDs to be charged at a low rate while being synchronized with a computer and at a high rate when not being synchronized. The USB hub is designed using a tree structure of available USB hub chips to enable a larger number of USB ports. A microcontroller is provided to control the manner in which the computer is allowed to recognize the HEDs connected to the USB ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Petrick, John Jaqua, John Poremba, Peter Hefner, Mark Anthony Kinsley