Knockdown Or Setup Type Patents (Class 312/257.1)
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Patent number: 12251029Abstract: A sofa armrest folding mechanism and a sofa armrest are provided. The sofa armrest folding mechanism includes: side boards, a handle, and folding devices, where the side boards are connected to two sides of the folding devices, respectively; two ends of the handle are connected to top ends of the folding devices, respectively; the folding devices switch between a folded state and an unfolded state through the handle; when the handle is pulled upwards, the folding devices are in the folded state; and when the handle is pushed downwards, the folding devices are in the unfolded state. Connecting teeth on each two adjacent connecting rods are engaged, and the handle is pulled upwards or pushed downwards to drive the side boards to move close to or away from each other, achieving a change in the overall structural state.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2024Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: GENOVA INCInventor: Jiachen Jin
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Patent number: 12061000Abstract: A door assembly for an appliance includes an outer panel, at least one inner panel arranged adjacent to the outer panel, and a hinge assembly for rotatably securing the door assembly to the appliance. The inner panel(s) includes a first set of apertures. The first set of apertures includes a first aperture and a second aperture. The hinge assembly is secured between the outer and inner panels. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body and a hinge extending from the hinge body. The hinge body defines at least one locating feature and at least one retaining feature formed integrally therewith. The locating feature(s) is received within the first aperture so as to position the inner panel in a desired configuration. The retaining feature(s) is received within the second aperture so as to retain the inner panel in the desired configuration. Further, the door assembly includes one or more fasteners securing the outer panel, the inner panel, and the hinge body together.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Caleb Farrel
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Patent number: 11921549Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device. A display device according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a display module; a support frame disposed at the rear of the display module; and a hinge module hingedly connecting the display module to the support frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Dohyeon Kim, Brian Chung, Sangdon Park, Yongnam Park, Dongha Yang, Jinha Heo
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Patent number: 11859332Abstract: A washing machine including a plurality of washers may include a fixing bracket coupled to a front of a first housing in which a first tub is disposed and a front of a second housing in which a second tub is disposed, to prevent the first housing and the second housing from being separated from each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Baek Gyu Kwon, Dong-Won Kim, Do Yun Lee, Bo-Kyun Kim, Geon Ho Lee
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Patent number: 11839300Abstract: The present disclosure provides mounting structure of a drawer, configured to mount the drawer to a furniture by at least one sliding rail structure, the sliding rail structure includes a first sliding rail and a movable member, wherein the mounting structure includes: at least one first connecting element, arranged on the movable member, the first connecting element is detachably connected with the drawer; and at least one second connecting element, arranged on the first sliding rail, the second connecting element is detachably connected with a side wall of the furniture, the movable member is slidably connected with the first sliding rail to slidably connect the drawer with the cabinet body.. The present disclosure further provides a method for mounting a drawer to a furniture by at least one sliding rail structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: LUOYANG DBIN OFFICE FURNITURE CO., LTD.Inventor: Yingbin Li
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Patent number: 11746513Abstract: A preassembled modular vacuum plumbing assembly for attaching a plumbing fixture to a water supply system and to a vacuum-assist waste removal system includes a frame having two upright members and at least one connecting member between the two upright members. At least one water supply conduit is attached to the frame, each water supply conduit having a first end configured for attachment to the water supply system and a second end configured for attachment to the plumbing fixture for providing water from the water supply system to the plumbing fixture. An accumulator is associated with the plumbing fixture for receiving and holding water provided by the at least one water supply conduit to the plumbing fixture. A wastewater outlet conduit is attached to the frame, the wastewater outlet conduit having a first end attached to the accumulator and a second end configured for attachment to the vacuum-assist waste removal system for directing water from the accumulator to the vacuum-assist waste removal system.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventor: Gabriel J. Massa
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Patent number: 11717097Abstract: An example base for a retail gondola can include: a frame defining a locator configured to receive a bottom portion of the retail gondola; and a plurality of bolts held by the frame, the plurality of bolts being moveable up and down to position the frame relative to a support surface; wherein a portion of each of the plurality of bolts is configured to allow the frame to be slid along the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: American Business Forms, Inc.Inventor: Gregory Scott Guyette
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Patent number: 11647832Abstract: A cabinet assembly including a first frame having a first open channel, a second frame spaced from the first frame with the second frame having a second open channel, and a plurality of beams extending between the first and second frames and interlocking to each of the first and second frames. Each of the beams include a bottom side, a top side opposite the bottom side, and a pair of opposing recessed portions extending from the top and bottom sides. Each of the recessed portions has an upper surface and a lower surface with the upper surface being disposed below the top side. A portion of the bottom side and the entire recessed portion is disposed within the first open channel. The top side is disposed outside the first open channel to interlock the beam to the first and second frames.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: NewAge Products Inc.Inventors: Asad Sheikhi, Robert Vandenham
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Patent number: 11536013Abstract: A preassembled modular vacuum plumbing assembly for attaching a plumbing fixture to a water supply system and to a vacuum-assist waste removal system includes a frame having two upright members and at least one connecting member between the two upright members. At least one water supply conduit is attached to the frame, each water supply conduit having a first end configured for attachment to the water supply system and a second end configured for attachment to the plumbing fixture for providing water from the water supply system to the plumbing fixture. An accumulator is associated with the plumbing fixture for receiving and holding water provided by the at least one water supply conduit to the plumbing fixture. A wastewater outlet conduit is attached to the frame, the wastewater outlet conduit having a first end attached to the accumulator and a second end configured for attachment to the vacuum-assist waste removal system for directing water from the accumulator to the vacuum-assist waste removal system.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventor: Gabriel J. Massa
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Patent number: 11253061Abstract: A modular cabinet assembly has at least a first sub-cabinet and a second sub-cabinet. Each sub-cabinet includes a back board having at least two separate back board pieces that are pivotably connected to each other, a left side board pivotably connected to one of the at least two back board pieces, and a right side board pivotably connected to another of the at least two back board pieces. At least one shelf board having opposite ends is removably connected to the left side board and the right side board of either the first sub-cabinet or the second sub-cabinet. A first end board is connected to either an upper end of the first sub-cabinet or a lower end of the second sub-cabinet. A first connector removably connects the left side boards of the first and second sub-cabinets, and a second connector removably connects the right side boards of the first and second sub-cabinets.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Seville Classics, IncInventors: Gary M Lim, Yi Min Li
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Patent number: 11219308Abstract: A rack for shelving consisting of upright posts and horizontal beams, connecting each between two upright posts, wherein said upright posts comprise. The upright posts include each at least one flank demonstrating one column of through gamma perforation doublets. The horizontal beams are either depth forming beams or width forming beams. The width forming beams include each at each of each extremity two rows of one doublet of fasteners adapted to fit with the gamma perforations so that the entire number of individual fasteners in those two rows of said perforations find each a matching perforation. The fasteners of the width forming beam are formed including each a cross recess of the width matching the width of the flank of the upright posts.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Inventor: Eyal Globerman
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Patent number: 11099344Abstract: A cassette including a length from a first end of the cassette to a second end of the cassette, and a width from a first side of the cassette to a second side of the cassette. The cassette may include a detent arranged in the first side of the cassette or arranged in the second side of the cassette. The cassette may be arrangeable in a tray such that the at least one detent is engageable with another detent arranged in a wall of the tray. The cassette may include a groove arranged in a bottom surface of the cassette. The cassette may be arrangeable in a tray such that a protrusion of the tray is engageable with the groove of the cassette.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Telect, Inc.Inventors: Steven W. Ellison, David Michael Smead
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Patent number: 11029548Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a monitor assembly for IFE systems. The monitor assembly comprises a screen assembly, a frame element that surrounds a perimeter of the screen or substantial portions thereof, and a cradle that is positioned behind the screen and at least partially encapsulates the frame element. The frame element is preferably made of a material that breaks more easily than the cradle material such that, upon an impact, the frame will break apart to absorb kinetic energy, while the cradle will remain intact and contain the broken frame pieces.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: PANASONIC AVIONICS CORPORATIONInventors: David Diaz, Steven Vazquez
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Patent number: 10966525Abstract: A semi-full access and full access face frame for a cabinet box is provided, together with a method for making and assembling cabinet boxes. In a semi-full access face frame, the vertical stiles are rotated ninety degrees compared to a traditional face frame. In a full access face frame the vertical stiles and the horizontal rails are rotated ninety degrees compared to a traditional face frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: TruFrame Cabinetry, LLCInventor: Cayd Paul Bader
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Patent number: 10881201Abstract: A modular cabinet assembly has at least a first sub-cabinet and a second sub-cabinet. Each sub-cabinet includes a back board having at least two separate back board pieces that are pivotably connected to each other, a left side board pivotably connected to one of the at least two back board pieces, and a right side board pivotably connected to another of the at least two back board pieces. At least one shelf board having opposite ends is removably connected to the left side board and the right side board of either the first sub-cabinet or the second sub-cabinet. A first end board is connected to either an upper end of the first sub-cabinet or a lower end of the second sub-cabinet. A first connector removably connects the left side boards of the first and second sub-cabinets, and a second connector removably connects the right side boards of the first and second sub-cabinets.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Seville Classics Inc.Inventors: Gary M Lim, Yi Min Li
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Patent number: 10852030Abstract: An indoor unit for an air-conditioning apparatus includes a casing forming an outer frame. The casing includes a lower right-side panel, a right bottom panel, a lower left-side panel, and a left bottom panel. The lower right-side panel, the right bottom panel, the lower left-side panel, and the left bottom panel each include a panel provided with a void through which pipes are drawn out and a panel without the void. The lower right-side panel, the right bottom panel, the lower left-side panel, and the left bottom panel with or without the void are selectively attached to the indoor unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2016Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Yuki Watanabe, Masato Ishikawa, Masahide Kinami, Yosuke Naito
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Patent number: 10827835Abstract: A slide rail locking device includes an upper locking plate coupling a supporting bar mounted on an inside wall of a main body and a slide rail fixed to a side or bottom surface of a drawer, located above the supporting bar, and locked into the slide rail, a lower locking plate located below the supporting bar, a connection plate connecting the upper locking plate and the lower locking plate, and an extended plate formed by being bulged down from the lower locking plate to face the upper locking plate. A gap is formed between the slide rail locking device and a vertical supporting bar, whereby undesired movement of the slide rail locking device generated by a drawing motion of the drawer being drawn out of and retracted into the main body may be offset.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: SEGOS CO., LTD.Inventors: Duc Hoi Kim, Byeong Cheon Jang
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Patent number: 10823214Abstract: A joint for modular furniture includes a first panel joined to a second panel with a slot and a tab. The slot and tab are formed with complementary faces which are angled to prevent delamination of anisotropic materials such as plywood.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Inventors: Clark Evan Davis, Paul Schmidt
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Patent number: 10823210Abstract: A self-locking front panel is provided that includes a base plate and first and second retaining members. The first retaining member extends from a back side of the base plate and terminates in a first retaining portion. The first retaining portion has a first rounded portion that bulges out in a direction of a first end edge of the base plate. The second retaining member also extends from the back side of the base plate a select distance from the first retaining member. The second retaining member terminates in a second retaining portion. The second retaining portion has a second rounded portion that bulges out in a direction of a second end edge of the base plate. The first and second retaining members are made of a resilient material that flexes under a load and returns to an original position when the load is removed. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Andrew Wireless Systems GmbHInventor: Dieter Schiele
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Patent number: 10739020Abstract: An outdoor unit of an air conditioner includes a cabinet including a first plate and a second plate, a blower disposed inside the cabinet, and a blower cover covering the blower and an upper side of the cabinet. The first plate includes a contact area in contact with the blower cover in an outward direction of the cabinet, and the second plate includes a first non-contact area that is not in contact with the blower cover in the outward direction of the cabinet. The blower cover is disposed on one of four plates of the cabinet to reduce the noise generated due to the vibration of the cabinet by reducing the vibration transmitted from the blower cover to the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Mun Sub Kim, Hyun-Wuk Kang, Hoon Yeong Koh, You Jae Kim, Hyeong Joon Seo, Du Han Jung
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Patent number: 10660440Abstract: A cabinet for installation in an aircraft, having a shell (22) defining a load-bearing structure of the cabinet and an outer panel (18) configured to be detachably connected to the shell (22), the outer panel (18) defining at least a part of the visible surfaces of the cabinet. The outer panel (18) is detachably connected to the shell (22) in a stationary position relative to the shell (22) through engagement of complementary attachment members (50, 51) respectively attached to the outer panel (18) and to the shell (22), the complementary attachment members (50, 51) allowing an adjustment of the stationary position of the outer panel (18) relative to the shell (22) when the outer panel (18) is detached from the shell (22). A method of manufacturing a cabinet for an aircraft is also discussed.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: BOMBARDIER INC.Inventors: Yvan Rocamora, Pasquo Perrotta, Frederic Charlebois, Mathieu Houle, Surinder Bharaj, Jonathan Beauparlant
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Patent number: 10505276Abstract: A wireless communication assembly includes: a primary support member defining a primary mounting surface with first and second electrical contacts; an antenna, adjacent to primary mounting surface perimeter, and a baseband controller, on the primary support member; primary signal paths between the baseband controller and the first contacts; primary feed lines between the second contacts and the antenna; a secondary support member carrying a radio controller and defining a secondary mounting surface with third electrical contacts and ports adjacent to a perimeter of the secondary mounting surface; secondary signal paths between the third contacts and the radio controller; secondary feed lines between the radio controller and the ports; the secondary mounting surface configured to engage with the primary mounting surface to connect the first contacts with the third contacts, and the second contacts with the ports.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: PERASO TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: Atabak Rashidian
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Patent number: 10477963Abstract: A modular cabinet assembly has at least a first sub-cabinet and a second sub-cabinet. Each sub-cabinet includes a back board having at least two separate back board pieces that are pivotably connected to each other, a left side board pivotably connected to one of the at least two back board pieces, and a right side board pivotably connected to another of the at least two back board pieces. At least one shelf board having opposite ends is removably connected to the left side board and the right side board of either the first sub-cabinet or the second sub-cabinet. A first end board is connected to either an upper end of the first sub-cabinet or a lower end of the second sub-cabinet. A first connector removably connects the left side boards of the first and second sub-cabinets, and a second connector removably connects the right side boards of the first and second sub-cabinets.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Seville Classics Inc.Inventors: Gary M Lim, Yi Min Li
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Patent number: 10165854Abstract: A modular cabinet assembly has at least a first sub-cabinet and a second sub-cabinet. Each sub-cabinet includes a back board having at least two separate back board pieces that are pivotably connected to each other, a left side board pivotably connected to one of the at least two back board pieces, and a right side board pivotably connected to another of the at least two back board pieces. At least one shelf board having opposite ends is removably connected to the left side board and the right side board of either the first sub-cabinet or the second sub-cabinet. A first end board is connected to either an upper end of the first sub-cabinet or a lower end of the second sub-cabinet. A first connector removably connects the left side boards of the first and second sub-cabinets, and a second connector removably connects the right side boards of the first and second sub-cabinets.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Seville Classics, Inc.Inventors: Gary M Lim, Yi Min Li
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Patent number: 10006241Abstract: A panel set system and storage system is provided having faces which can be easily interchanged, creating a new look for the furniture and even the whole rooms The new decor is easily accomplished at reasonable prices the average homeowner can afford.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Moshe Tusk
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Patent number: 9890978Abstract: A renewal method of an air-conditioning unit for vehicle in which an air-conditioning unit using a former refrigerant disposed in a frame mounted on a vehicle is renewed to an air-conditioning unit using an alternative refrigerant, the renewal method including a removal step of: a removing the existing air-conditioning unit from the frame; an assembly step of disposing the new air-conditioning unit, which is configured so as to be capable of fitting in the frame, in the frame; and a filling step of filling the alternative refrigerant into the new air-conditioning unit. The circulating amount of refrigerant in the new air-conditioning unit is increased so as to be larger than that in the previous air-conditioning unit, and the heat exchange capacity per unit volume of each of the indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger is made larger than that before the renewal.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventors: Masatoshi Urakawa, Shiro Takatani
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Patent number: 9888770Abstract: A shelf assembly includes four vertical posts each having vertically spaced first engaging holes and vertically spaced second engaging holes. Each of two horizontal beams includes a first board. Each end of each horizontal beam includes a third engaging groove and a first buckle having a first coupling groove. Each of two connecting beams includes a second board. Each end of the second board includes a second buckle having a second coupling groove. A support board is mounted on top of the horizontal beams and the connecting beams. Each first buckle engages one of the first engaging holes. Each second buckle extends through one of the third engaging holes and one of the second engaging holes. Each first coupling groove engages a bottom edge of one of the first engaging holes. Each second coupling groove securely receives a corresponding connecting wall and the first board of a corresponding horizontal beam.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Affinity Hardware Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Fu Chen
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Patent number: 9709207Abstract: A chassis assembly structure includes a surrounding plate assembly, first abutting elements, second abutting elements and a third board. The first and second boards are coupled to form the surrounding plate assembly. Each first abutting element has a slider and a first stop plate extended from the first (or second) board, and each second abutting element has first and second convex plates extended from the second (or first) board. Each first convex plate has a first positioning groove at an end and a second stop plate at the other end. Each second convex plate has a second positioning groove, and both ends of each slider are slidably coupled to and limited in each of the first and second positioning grooves, and each first stop plate is stopped and limited by each second stop plate, and the third board covers a side of the surrounding plate assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignees: XYZPRINTING, INC., KINPO ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Chen-Fu Huang, An-Hsiu Lee, Tsai-Yi Lin
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Patent number: 9514599Abstract: Gaming machines, gaming systems, module systems for providing gaming machines, and methods for assembling modular gaming machines are disclosed. A module system is disclosed for providing gaming machines for conducting wagering games. The module system includes first and second display modules each with distinct dimensions and a respective display device operable to display randomly selected outcomes of a wagering game. The module system also includes first and second sets of outer fascia elements, and a core module with a housing that attaches to and supports the display modules, one at a time. Mounting the first display module and first set of fascia elements onto the core housing provides one distinct gaming machine configuration with a distinct appearance and footprint, whereas mounting the second display module and second set of fascia elements onto the core housing provides another distinct gaming machine configuration with a distinct appearance and/or footprint.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Paul M. Lesley, Christian L. Castro, Robert J. Glenn, II, Larry J. Pacey, Walter E. Smolucha, Christopher W. Chudek
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Patent number: 9359707Abstract: An appliance control panel assembly is provided including an upper fascia part and an angled lower base part. The control panel assembly may attach to the top surface of an appliance, such as a laundry machine, and may be removable. The upper fascia part may be configured to be slidably engaged to the angled lower base part and releasably connected to the angled lower base part by one or more flexible hooks and hook seats. The flexible hooks may be located on either the upper fascia part or the angled lower base part. The control panel assembly may also include disassembly holes through which an instrument can be inserted to deform the hooks and disconnect the upper fascia part from the angled lower base part.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Electrolux Appliances AktiebolagInventor: Alberto Bas
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Patent number: 9332865Abstract: A modular display unit can be configured as a counter top display unit or a floor stand display unit. The display unit includes a first tray and a second tray disposed over and spaced apart from the first tray. Vertical support members are disposed between the first and second trays and include side panels and rear panels hingedly coupled to the side panels. The vertical support members also include lower tabs engaging associated receiving slots of the first tray and upper tabs engaging associated receiving slots of the second tray.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: New Dimensions Research CorporationInventor: Timothy L. Mason
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Patent number: 9301408Abstract: An equipment cabinet having a corrugation in the side panels is disclosed. The panels are affixed to a base by bolting or welding so as to be disposed opposite each other. Holes are provided in opposing surfaces the so that cross members may be secured in a position between the opposing side panels of the cabinet to form a support structure for equipment, such as batteries. Equipment may also be attached using mounting brackets. An equipment retaining bracket includes a retaining cross member, an L-shaped bracket and a bolt to joint the retaining cross member and the L-shaped bracket so as to secure the battery in two dimensions. Retaining brackets may be provided at the front and the rear surfaces of the equipment and, in cooperation with the cross members, retain the equipment in the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: C & C POWER, INC.Inventors: N. William Conrardy, Christopher D. Heinz, Michael T. Osko, William Fechalos
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Patent number: 9226420Abstract: Telecommunications enclosures are described in this document. In one aspect, a telecommunications enclosure includes side panels having seals and an enclosure top connected, independent of a frame, to top ends of the side panels. The enclosure top has an enclosure top outer end that extends between the side panels and includes a seal. An interior panel is connected, independent of a frame, to side panels and has an interior panel outer end that extends between the side panels. The interior panel is separated from the enclosure top by a first distance and separated by a second distance from bottom ends of the side panels. A removable door is formed to engage the seals when the removable door is secured to the frameless telecommunications enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Adtran Inc.Inventors: Jeremy Lee Harris, Paul S. Wein, Jr., Jon Michael Chalmers
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Patent number: 9104373Abstract: A computer tablet storage system. The system may have one or many main docks and one or many tablet holders. A computer tablet is retained within each tablet holder, and the tablet holder is insertable into and removable from an associated main dock. While inside the main dock, the computer tablet is protected against damage and unauthorized use. The main dock includes a door aperture and a tablet tray assembly movable toward and away from the bay door aperture and within the dock housing. The tablet holder (with tablet therein) is releasably engageable with the tray assembly. In the system, the tablet tray assembly is movable between a forward position in which a tablet is extended through the bay door for use, and a tray back position in which the tablet is retracted completely within the dock housing interior. A master control may regulate operation of the system.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: NOVA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: John Lechman, Stephen M Oshgan, Paresh Shroff, Jason R Gebhardt, Patrick J McVey, Cornelio M Varilla
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Patent number: 9078369Abstract: A fastening device includes: a screw member that is penetrated through the attachment holes; and a fastening member holding portion, wherein the fastening member holding portion includes: a first surface engagement portion that is located at a first surface side of the plurality of members overlapping each other, and that is engaged with the first surface; an extension portion that extends from the first surface engagement portion to a second surface side as a rear side of the first surface; a second surface engagement portion that is located at the second surface side, and that is engaged with the second surface; and a screw portion that moves the second surface engagement portion to the first surface engagement portion side in response to rotation of the screw member.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventor: Fuminobu Iwasaki
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Patent number: 9039106Abstract: The present invention pertains to a modular furniture system in which a flat-foldable or easily assembled and disassembled rigid base structure composed of rectangular-cross-sectioned pieces each with specific dimensions serves variously, once assembled, as the supporting framework for a flat-foldable chair seat-and-backrest module, which configured together with the base structure serves as either an upright dining chair with armrests or as a lower and more reclined lounge chair with armrests, or alternatively as configured for supporting the connectable or foldable components of a flat planar surface module to be used for dining or to serve as a desktop, or alternatively as configured for supporting a storage cabinet module with drawers or doors.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Inventor: Michael D. Riley
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Patent number: 9028016Abstract: A collapsible closet assembly has a pair of generally vertical rigid walls, and a plurality of generally flexible panels extending between the pair of rigid walls. A plurality of supports pivotally connect between the pair of vertical rigid walls and attach to the plurality of generally flexible panels, for movement of the plurality of supports, the pair of vertical walls, and the plurality of generally flexible panels between a collapsed position for storage and an expanded position for operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Household Essentials, LLCInventor: James L. Glenn, Jr.
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Patent number: 9022414Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Inventor: Christian R. Bell
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Publication number: 20150091423Abstract: A carrying device and a self-lock structure thereof are provided, which are adapted for a server to bear a human-computer interface device. The carrying device includes a carrying-component and a receiving cage. The self-lock structure consists of a cantilever fixed on the carrying component and an interference portion formed on the receiving cage. A structural interference is generated between a protruding portion formed on the cantilever and a lock slot formed in the interference portion while the carrying-component being inserted to the receiving cage. The cantilever may generate a corresponding elastic force to serve as power resource for self-locking, thereby the functions of self-locking and overload protection are achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: WISTRON CORP.Inventors: ZHAO-PING FU, CHONG-XING ZHU
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Publication number: 20150079895Abstract: A louver system for controlling airflow in a duct from a forced air heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system with a housing and a louver located on a mounting fascia. The system having a longitudinal slat located in the perimeter wall that is movable between the fully open position and the fully closed position via a slat positioning assembly. The slat positioning assembly is powered by a mainspring assembly. A winding assembly is operatively coupled to the mainspring assembly which is wound by a motor or a hand crank. A local control system having a microprocessor, a transmitter, and a receiver sends a positioning signal to the slat positioning assembly that rotates the slat to a specified position via power from the mainspring assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Daniel P. CASEY
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Patent number: 8955927Abstract: An equipment rail and bracket assembly is provided. The equipment rail and bracket assembly includes an equipment rail and a bracket. The equipment rail is mounted to the bracket. The equipment rail includes a relief cut-out and a flexible tongue formed by the relief cut-out. The flexible tongue includes a bracket mounting opening for mounting the equipment rail to the bracket. The flexible tongue rotates relative to the equipment rail when the bracket is mounted to a cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Robert L. Fritz, Bruce R. Appino, Samuel J. Adducci
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Patent number: 8950835Abstract: A method designed to replace a compromised instrument case with a new case without the need to disconnect any wire, relay or any other electric equipment is described herein. The instrument panel is supported for example by a temporary support frame during the dismantling of the old case and the assembly of the new case. The new case is therefore assembled on site around the instrument panel. The new instrument case includes a floor which is made of at least two parts, one on each side of the wiring. The instrument case therefore remains in a normal working mode during the entire replacement procedure thus preventing downtime. As well, the amount of manpower required for the replacement of an instrument case is drastically reduced.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: S & C Rail Solutions Inc.Inventor: Paul Pellin
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Publication number: 20140354128Abstract: A shipping container includes a first wall assembly and a first shelf support member secured to the first wall assembly. The first shelf support member includes a first shelf bearing portion. A second shelf support member is secured to the first wall assembly, and is separate from and spaced apart from the first shelf support member. The second shelf support member includes a second shelf bearing portion. A first slot is defined adjacent to the first shelf bearing portion on the first shelf support. A second slot is defined adjacent to the second shelf bearing portion on the second shelf support. A shelf member includes a first tab and a second tab, the first tab being fixed within the first slot and the second tab being fixed within the second slot. A portion of the shelf member spans a distance between the first and second shelf support members.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventor: Keith S. Tabor
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Publication number: 20140333188Abstract: A cabinet for the storage of files, books or papers comprising a floor panel, a vertically-arranged back panel fixed to the rear edge of said floor panel, vertically-arranged side panels fixed to the side edges of both said floor and back panels, a plurality of divider panels fixed to said floor and back panels and positioned parallel to and intermediate of said side panels, and a roof panel fixed to said side panels, said divider panels and said back panel; locating and releasable fixing means being provided along each panel edge abutting another panel; zones of said side and divider panels being provided with ribbing to stiffen them; the lower surfaces of said floor panel and upper surfaces of said roof panel being made with complementary shapings which cooperate to provide a locating function when multiple said cabinets are in stacked arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Brian Harold
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Publication number: 20140300261Abstract: A method of using uniform interlocking shelves and supports to install a customizable storage system inside the confines of a standard locker.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: LOCKER LOGIC, LLCInventors: Philip W. Lippincott, Jon Cameron, Kevin Lippincott, Ryan Burk
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Patent number: 8851585Abstract: A tool cabinet structure has four columns standing on four corners of a platform. The top of each of the columns has a covering part and a support part. A cover board rests on four support parts at the tops of the four columns and is restricted by four covering parts. Two sideboards and one backboard are fixed to the sides of the platform to form an accommodating space. Several drawers are inserted into the accommodating space in a sliding way.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Inventor: Ting-Yu Chang
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Publication number: 20140265777Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a self-expanding, collapsible mechanism (e.g., for expanding an outer substrate or substrates of a display unit) and a display unit comprising at least one self-expanding, collapsible mechanism are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a self-expanding mechanism is load-bearing. In one embodiment, a display unit may be configured to have at least one load-bearing surface (e.g., supported by one or more load-bearing inserts).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: KFR Enterprises, LLCInventors: Robert Fischer, Fredrik Karlehag
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Patent number: 8827385Abstract: A metal cabinet includes a side wall and a support member extending from the side wall. The support member includes a first leg extending at least substantially normal to the side wall and the second leg extending from the first leg spaced from and at least substantially parallel to the side wall. The second leg includes a protrusion to provide a friction fit between a selectively removable shelf and the support member.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2004Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Metal Fabricating CorporationInventors: Gary W. James, Bernard J. Golias, Jr., Robert J. Golias
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Patent number: 8820862Abstract: A storage unit that may be used in place of an attendant seat, fits into the approximate space of the attendant seat and may employ the same attachment system for securing the storage unit. The storage unit comprises an enclosure having a door and a mounting bracket. The storage unit has a profile that may be configured to match that of a floor-mounted attendant seat, wherein the storage unit may be used to replace the floor-mounted attendant seat. The enclosure may be formed having a resilient structure that forms a compartment, a front wall enclosing the area of the compartment, at least one vertical rail, a top cap. The storage unit further comprises a mounting bracket and a plurality of fasteners for attaching the storage unit to a support frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Harold Glenn Erickson, Tina Marie Lanfear
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Patent number: 8814286Abstract: A cold storage unit includes a side access storage rack for holding storage boxes. The storage rack includes a housing with a top wall, a bottom wall, and a rear side wall extending between the top and bottom walls to define a storage space. The storage rack also includes a plurality of vertical dividers extending from the rear side wall and a horizontal shelf configured to be engaged with the plurality of vertical dividers to split the storage space into a grid of box receptacles for the storage boxes. The horizontal shelf includes an angled front portion that is bent and is configured to frictionally engage divider slots in the vertical dividers to thereby hold the horizontal shelf in position with respect to the housing. This frictional engagement simplifies manufacturing and improves the functionality of the storage rack.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLCInventors: Dennis D. Ward, John P. Hutchinson, Brian E. Schott