About A Vertical Axis Patents (Class 312/9.46)
  • Patent number: 9301585
    Abstract: A bag assembly includes a base member configured to be releasably coupled to a horizontal surface to maintain a position of the bag assembly with respect to the surface. The bag assembly further includes a support member attached to and extending outwardly from the base member. A bag member is disposed adjacent the support shaft and includes at least one compartment, the compartment having at least two openings for access into the compartment. The bag member rotates about the support shaft to access the at least two openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Fulmer
  • Patent number: 7854332
    Abstract: This invention provides high-density storage for data storage media such as compact disks (CDs), digital video disks (DVDs), and similarly shaped objects. The design consists of horizontal storage pockets within a storage cylinder. Multiple pockets lie on a horizontal plane, and each pocket has a pocket opening on the perimeter of the storage cylinder. The pocket openings on each horizontal plane are shifted with respect to the pocket opening below it creating a spiral storage pattern around the periphery of the storage cylinder. Pocket openings are centered on notches that run vertically along the cylindrical perimeter of the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Inventor: Mark Kirqiss Clausen
  • Publication number: 20040212281
    Abstract: This invention is a convenient and easily accessible apparatus for the “in the wall” storage of soap or other items. The stored item or items are “concealed from view” while invention is in the “closed position”.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Warren Atkinson
  • Publication number: 20040070317
    Abstract: A display device for holding DVDs, video cassettes and/or other similar content media, includes a housing having a substantially tubular shape with a lateral opening; a case disposed in the lateral opening and rotatable about an axis with respect to said housing; and a shelf adapted to hold a stack of media articles. The case is rotatable between an open position, in which the content media can be removed from the shelf, and a closed position in which the articles are inaccessible. A lock is also provided to selectively prevent or block movement of the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Eckert
  • Patent number: 6508021
    Abstract: Modular storage units are formed for small, household articles so that the units can be stacked vertically one atop another. Each unit is formed with a box supported from beneath by a stand for rotation relative to the stand about a central, vertical axis of rotation. The stand has a base that covers a horizontal stand base area and supports the flat bottom of the box. The top of the box is flat and has a concave, upwardly facing recess at its center that has a shape configured to snugly received the stand of a unit stacked directly above. Any number of modular storage units can be stacked one atop another with the stand of each unit being centered and laterally confined by the stand receiving recess in the top of the box located immediately below. In this way all of the boxes are rotatable independently of each other about a common, vertical axis of rotation. The contents of the boxes may be accessed either by forming the box with an open side, or by forming each top of the box as a removable lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: Bon S. Ong
  • Patent number: 6502703
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing and displaying electronic storage media includes a longitudinally extending rod and a storage media container adapted to receive the rod. A bore is provided in the storage media container through which the rod engages the storage media container. A hinge provided such that the storage media container can be opened while in engagement with the rod. An end bulb adapted to pass through the bore in the storage media container and be in interference contact with the bore at a point during the passing and a base adapted to removably engage an end of the rod is also included. The longitudinally extending rod is mounted such that the rod is able to engage a plurality of storage media containers concurrently. The storage media container is adapted to hingedly open while in engagement with the longitudinally extending rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Eric Scherer, Thomas Kevin Scherer
  • Publication number: 20020180317
    Abstract: A compact disc dispensing, retrieving and storage device comprising an outer cover, storage pockets, index arms, and spacing means. The storage pockets are located within the outer cover and can be rotated out of the outer cover into a dispensing or receiving position using an index arm. An index arm swivels around a pivot point and is rigidly connected to the storage pockets. The spacing means connect the upper and lower sides of the outer cover and provide structure to the invention. The present invention enables users to dispense and retrieve a compact disc from a compact disk player device using only one hand. The invention can contain multiple compact discs for storage and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Patrick Byrne
  • Patent number: 6447078
    Abstract: A container for storing disc-like storage media is disclosed. The container for storing disc-like storage media includes a back cover and a turntable. The back cover has a front opening. The turntable has a substantially planar front side and a fan-shaped back side. The fan-shaped back side includes multiple storage grooves radially distributed around the fan-shaped back side. Each of the storage grooves is capable of receiving a substantially planar storage medium. The turntable is rotatable from a concealed position in which the fan-shaped back side is concealed within the back cover to an exposed position in which the fan-shaped back side is at least partially extends outside of the back cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Kasihua Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gang Zheng