Knockdown Or Setup Type Patents (Class 312/257.1)
  • Patent number: 11921549
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Dohyeon Kim, Brian Chung, Sangdon Park, Yongnam Park, Dongha Yang, Jinha Heo
  • Patent number: 11859332
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Baek Gyu Kwon, Dong-Won Kim, Do Yun Lee, Bo-Kyun Kim, Geon Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 11839300
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: LUOYANG DBIN OFFICE FURNITURE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yingbin Li
  • Patent number: 11746513
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventor: Gabriel J. Massa
  • Patent number: 11717097
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: American Business Forms, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Scott Guyette
  • Patent number: 11647832
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: NewAge Products Inc.
    Inventors: Asad Sheikhi, Robert Vandenham
  • Patent number: 11536013
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventor: Gabriel J. Massa
  • Patent number: 11253061
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Seville Classics, Inc
    Inventors: Gary M Lim, Yi Min Li
  • Patent number: 11219308
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: Eyal Globerman
  • Patent number: 11099344
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Telect, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven W. Ellison, David Michael Smead
  • Patent number: 11029548
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: PANASONIC AVIONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Diaz, Steven Vazquez
  • Patent number: 10966525
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: TruFrame Cabinetry, LLC
    Inventor: Cayd Paul Bader
  • Patent number: 10881201
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Seville Classics Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M Lim, Yi Min Li
  • Patent number: 10852030
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Yuki Watanabe, Masato Ishikawa, Masahide Kinami, Yosuke Naito
  • Patent number: 10827835
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: SEGOS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Duc Hoi Kim, Byeong Cheon Jang
  • Patent number: 10823214
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventors: Clark Evan Davis, Paul Schmidt
  • Patent number: 10823210
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Dieter Schiele
  • Patent number: 10739020
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mun Sub Kim, Hyun-Wuk Kang, Hoon Yeong Koh, You Jae Kim, Hyeong Joon Seo, Du Han Jung
  • Patent number: 10660440
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER INC.
    Inventors: Yvan Rocamora, Pasquo Perrotta, Frederic Charlebois, Mathieu Houle, Surinder Bharaj, Jonathan Beauparlant
  • Patent number: 10505276
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: PERASO TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventor: Atabak Rashidian
  • Patent number: 10477963
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Seville Classics Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M Lim, Yi Min Li
  • Patent number: 10165854
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Seville Classics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M Lim, Yi Min Li
  • Patent number: 10006241
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Inventor: Moshe Tusk
  • Patent number: 9890978
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masatoshi Urakawa, Shiro Takatani
  • Patent number: 9888770
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Affinity Hardware Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chien-Fu Chen
  • Patent number: 9709207
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignees: XYZPRINTING, INC., KINPO ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Chen-Fu Huang, An-Hsiu Lee, Tsai-Yi Lin
  • Patent number: 9514599
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lesley, Christian L. Castro, Robert J. Glenn, II, Larry J. Pacey, Walter E. Smolucha, Christopher W. Chudek
  • Patent number: 9359707
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag
    Inventor: Alberto Bas
  • Patent number: 9332865
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: New Dimensions Research Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy L. Mason
  • Patent number: 9301408
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: C & C POWER, INC.
    Inventors: N. William Conrardy, Christopher D. Heinz, Michael T. Osko, William Fechalos
  • Patent number: 9226420
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Adtran Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Lee Harris, Paul S. Wein, Jr., Jon Michael Chalmers
  • Patent number: 9104373
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: NOVA SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: John Lechman, Stephen M Oshgan, Paresh Shroff, Jason R Gebhardt, Patrick J McVey, Cornelio M Varilla
  • Patent number: 9078369
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Fuminobu Iwasaki
  • Patent number: 9039106
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: Michael D. Riley
  • Patent number: 9028016
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Household Essentials, LLC
    Inventor: James L. Glenn, Jr.
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20150091423
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: WISTRON CORP.
    Inventors: ZHAO-PING FU, CHONG-XING ZHU
  • Publication number: 20150079895
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel P. CASEY
  • Patent number: 8955927
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert L. Fritz, Bruce R. Appino, Samuel J. Adducci
  • Patent number: 8950835
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: S & C Rail Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Pellin
  • Publication number: 20140354128
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventor: Keith S. Tabor
  • Publication number: 20140333188
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Brian Harold
  • Publication number: 20140300261
    Abstract: A method of using uniform interlocking shelves and supports to install a customizable storage system inside the confines of a standard locker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: LOCKER LOGIC, LLC
    Inventors: Philip W. Lippincott, Jon Cameron, Kevin Lippincott, Ryan Burk
  • Patent number: 8851585
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventor: Ting-Yu Chang
  • Publication number: 20140265777
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: KFR Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Fischer, Fredrik Karlehag
  • Patent number: 8827385
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Metal Fabricating Corporation
    Inventors: Gary W. James, Bernard J. Golias, Jr., Robert J. Golias
  • Patent number: 8820862
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Harold Glenn Erickson, Tina Marie Lanfear
  • Patent number: 8814286
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLC
    Inventors: Dennis D. Ward, John P. Hutchinson, Brian E. Schott
  • Patent number: 8757740
    Abstract: A dish washing machine includes a tub, which is open at the front and at the bottom, is at least partially made of non-rusting metal and which has walls, a separate housing, and a mounting floor at least partially made of plastic. The tub is placed on the mounting floor to form a washing compartment, and the washing compartment wall is formed from the mounting floor. According to the invention, the visible surface inside the washing compartment of the washing compartment wall formed by the mounting floor has, at least in part, a different appearance than that of the plastic of the remaining mounting floor. The different appearance is obtained by an insert made of stainless steel on the mounting floor. A stainless steel surface that, to the user, appears highly effective can thus be obtained in the entire interior of the washing container even in the case of a platform for a dish washing machine having a tub made of stainless steel that is placed on a plastic mounting floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Bühlmeyer, Werner Haltmayer, Cengiz Kücük, Michael Georg Rosenbauer, Bernd Schessl, Manfred Seeβle
  • Publication number: 20140167581
    Abstract: A shelf component including a generally flat, planar base and a pair of side panels, each side panel being coupled to the base on opposite sides thereof. Each side panel is pivotally coupled to said base such that each side panel is positionable generally on a first side of the base. Each side panel has an opening configured to receive a mounting hook therethrough. The shelf component further includes a pair of extension hooks coupled to at least one of the side panels or the base. Each extension hook is positionable on a second side of the base that is opposite the first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Tom J. Africa, Scott M. Cline, Ross C. Worden