Horizontal Rod Between Uprights Patents (Class 211/206)
  • Patent number: 11957948
    Abstract: A fitness device (100) for the practice of fitness exercises, includes at least two front limbs (1a, 1b) and with at least two rear limbs (2a, 2b), which are each connected to one another in an upper end area (oEb) with connecting joints (3a, 3b) and with at least one connecting or horizontal bar (4), and the fitness device (100) including at least two fixing holders (9a, 9b), by means of which in each case one of the front limbs (1a, 1b) is connectable to in each case one of the rear limbs (2a, 2b) in such a way that a fixed operating position (Bp) of the fitness device (100) is produced at least one predetermined spread angle (Sw) between the front limbs (1a, 1b) and the rear limbs (2a, 2b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Inventors: Robin Küttel, Timo Küttel
  • Patent number: 11071398
    Abstract: A convertible apparel rack functions as a multi-purpose rack that can display garments, shoes, or a combination of both, by changing out the hanger bars. Further, the rack can be changed from a single rack to a dual rack by removing or inserting uprights on a standard base. The apparel hanger bars are solid and of sufficient strength to allow dense packing of apparel without mechanical failure. The shoe hanger bars have a gap to allow shoes to be clipped on. Further, the convertible apparel rack can display a single rack of items or can be configured to display two racks of items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan M. Hicks, Jeffrey D. Green
  • Patent number: 10973325
    Abstract: A desk top safety partition preferably includes a sheet frame, a clear flexible sheet and a pair of legs. The sheet frame includes a pair of vertical poles, a pair of horizontal poles and four pole connectors. Each pole connector includes a side hole and a lengthwise bore. The side hole and the lengthwise bore are sized to receive the poles. Two pole connectors are pushed on to each end of a horizontal pole to form a top support and a bottom support. The clear flexible sheet includes pole loops to receive the vertical poles. Each leg preferably includes a leg pole and three pole connectors. A bottom of the vertical poles are inserted into pole connectors of the pair of legs. A C-shaped safety partition includes three sheet frames, three clear flexible sheets, a plurality of pole connectors and a plurality of routing clamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: GOFF'S ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventor: Brian Morgan
  • Patent number: 10694846
    Abstract: The invention provides a unique and multifunctional Bedding Rack design in wood and metal materials for the storage and display of King- and Queen-Size Comforter Sets composed of bedspreads such as quilts, comforters, and duvets and a plurality of pillows and shams, and other bedding and sleep-related items. The Bedding Rack consists of two decorative vertical stanchions with hooks for hanging sleep apparel, one or two top rails for supporting the bedspread, two mid-level shelves composed of rails and cross bars for storing pillows and shams, a preformed lower level shelf for storing slippers and items too small for the mid-level shelves, and extended feet supporting the stanchions to provide stability. The dimensions of the Bedding Rack are such that large-size bedspreads do not touch the floor or droop off the end of the top rails when draped over it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventor: Jim E Fulbrook
  • Patent number: 9278246
    Abstract: A modular upright for an exercise equipment superstructure has a base with a floor plate and a stub, a lower tubular upright portion, a connector and an upper tubular upright portion. The lower tubular upright portion and the upper tubular upright portion both have openings defined at regular intervals along their length for supporting exercise equipment accessories, as well as correspondingly positioned openings in the stub and the connector so fasteners can be used for connection of the components. The stub, the upright portions and the connector are all formed of tubing, sized so none of the columnar load stresses the connector or the stub or the fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Dynamic Fitness & Strength, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Tambornino, Curt Tambornino
  • Patent number: 8967402
    Abstract: A fixture for the presentation of goods having at least two frame legs fixed at a defined distance from one another, wherein first retaining means for fixing presentation fittings between the frame legs and second retaining means for fixing wall elements are arranged on the sides of the frame legs which face one another, wherein the wall elements can be fixed to the second retaining means by magnetic forces, and in each case rest against or border at least one presentation fitting and cover the area between the frame legs in such a way that the first retaining means and the second retaining means are not visible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Mladen Pintur
  • Publication number: 20150053635
    Abstract: A modular storage system capable of mounting storage fixtures such as shelves, drawers, rods, desks, hampers, trash cans and the like in various configurations without the use of tools and fastener hardware. The system includes vertical side panels capable of being mounted to a horizontal support rail, which is attached to a wall, in various configurations allowing the system to be mounted and rearranged against the wall without the use of tools and hardware. The vertical side panels include a plurality of support cleats that mate with the storage fixtures and provide for self-locking of the storage fixtures in the system so that they can be mounted and rearranged without the use of tools and hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory James Ahart
  • Patent number: 8905247
    Abstract: There is disclosed a versatile storage and shelving system. A plurality of specialized, sturdy, lightweight, integrally molded main panels (10) are provided, which may be hanged upon a hanger track (16) mounted upon a vertical wall (15). The main panels (10) are shaped to define shelf ledges (26) therein upon which shelves (18, 20) may be easily but securely placed. Defined in the fronts of the panels (10) are one or more wardrobe hooks (22) into which wardrobe rods (14, 14?) may be placed. Special hook bodies (53, 120) for the wardrobe rods (14, 14?) and flange elements (44, 47) for the panel wardrobe hooks (22) promote secure engagement of the wardrobe rods (14, 14?) with respective pairs of panels (10). A wardrobe rod (14?) is telescopically adjustable, and special hook body (120) adds versatility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventors: Constance Artigues, Eric E. Scott, Dan E. Jensen
  • Patent number: 8844736
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing permanent creases in articles of clothing such as pants, lined dress pants and shirt sleeves in which the stand has one or two legs connected to a vertical support which in turn is connected to a base. A garment support tray is affixed to the vertical support struts and the base. Each leg has a groove therein which is adapted to receive a V-shaped channel that is affixed preferably by adhesive material to the groove. The V-shaped channel is adapted to receive a preformed crease to an article of clothing therein so that an applicator can be guided along the garments inverted interior crease length depositing adhesive which after curing makes the crease permanent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventor: James Hangley
  • Patent number: 8763824
    Abstract: An apron rack system includes a support frame, and at least two paired support arms attached to the support frame. The apron rack system includes at least one set of paired rungs projecting toward each other, attached to the at least two paired support arms, and providing an open space between the paired rungs through which a garment is hung from each of the paired rungs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Mark A. Alcock
  • Patent number: 8714369
    Abstract: A furniture display rack aims to hold at least one set of outdoor furniture which includes a table, at least one chair and a parasol. The furniture display rack comprises a first rack, a second rack connected to one end of the first rack and a support rack. The first rack includes a first retaining bar and a first holding space between two ends of the first retaining bar to hold the table. The first retaining bar has an insertion portion insertable by the parasol and two first retaining portions at two ends thereof leaned by the table. The second rack includes a pair of base beams respectively connected to one end of a support post and a second holding space between the two base beams to hold the chair. The furniture display rack thus formed can hold and display the furniture in smaller display space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Keysheen Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lausan Chung-Hsin Liu, Shopo Hsin Tsu Liu, Fibro Tsu Kun Liu
  • Publication number: 20140001131
    Abstract: A display fixture includes a support assembly mounted to a pair of uprights on a display unit and has a pair of arms having upper surfaces that directly attach to the uprights and a crossbar extending between proximal ends of the pair of arms. The upper surfaces are oriented at a first angle from the uprights. The display fixture also includes at least one loose item display assembly mounted to the crossbar and includes a collar and a mounting bracket. The collar has an inner diameter that defines a central opening for receiving a container. The mounting bracket is fixedly attached to a back of the collar at a proximal end and removably coupled to the crossbar of the support assembly with a distal clip. An upper surface of the collar is oriented at a second angle relative to upper surfaces of the pair of arms of the support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason W. Johnson, Timothy J. Martell, Daniel J. Noll, Erin L. Zobel
  • Patent number: 8602366
    Abstract: A supporting bracket for a monitor includes a stand and a control structure. The stand comprises a pole. The control structure comprises a installation member, a clamping member, a resilient member and a control member. The installation member comprises an installation portion in which an installation hole is defined. The clamping member is engaged in the installation hole and against the pole. The resilient member is sandwiched between the inside wall of the installation portion and the clamping member. The control member is installed in the installation member. The control member is rotatable relative to the installation member to modulate a friction between the pole and the clamping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Liang-Chin Wang, Gang Su, Ling-Xin Zeng, Zhong-Jie Liu
  • Patent number: 8602367
    Abstract: A supporting bracket for a monitor device includes a stand and a controlling structure. The stand comprises a shank. The controlling structure comprising an installation member, a blocking member, a clamping member, a resilient member and a controlling member. The installation member comprises an installation portion in which an installation hole is defined. The blocking member is engaged in the installation hole. The clamping member is installed on the blocking member and against the shank. The resilient member is sandwiched between the installation portion and the clamping member. The controlling member installed in the installation member. The controlling member is rotatable relative to the installation member to modulate a friction between the shank and the clamping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Liang-Chin Wang, Yun-Lung Chen
  • Patent number: 8561819
    Abstract: A stand for holding and storing clothing accessories, such as neckties, belts and footwear in an easily seen accessible position has an elongate freestanding generally rectangular upright frame, a flat planar horizontal platform or shelf at a lower end thereof for holding and storing shoes and other footwear; a second flat planar platform or shelf disposed at an angle above the lower platform or shelf also for holding and storing shoes and other footwear, a tie rack at a top end of the frame for holding and supporting a plurality of neckties in laterally adjacent relation in a plurality of rows at various heights, and a plurality of hooks mounted on outer facing sides of the frame in parallel spaced relation at various heights for holding and storing a plurality of belts supported thereon by hooking their buckles on the hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventor: Johnny L. Scott
  • Publication number: 20120267332
    Abstract: An upright for a modular rack system to support a horizontal beam extending normal to the said upright, the upright comprising a plurality of female connectors to receive corresponding male connectors of the horizontal beam, the upright has a generally rectangular profile adapted to receive the horizontal beam extending in any one of four perpendicular directions, said upright with said beam are used to erect a rack system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Fabio Mariani
  • Patent number: 8191720
    Abstract: Assembling a merchandising system includes placing a display fixture on a floor in a retail environment, where the display fixture includes a first end assembly supported on the floor, a second end assembly supported on the floor, a first cross-piece, and a second cross-piece, each of the first and second cross-pieces extending between the first and second end assemblies and substantially parallel to one another. A display fixture accessory is releasably secured to the display fixture and an accessory sheath is slid over the display fixture accessory by sliding an open bottom of the accessory sheath over the display fixture accessory until a top of the accessory sheath abuts a top of the display fixture accessory and the accessory sheath covers a substantial portion of the display fixture accessory. The accessory sheath includes a plurality of substantially horizontal bracket slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Michael A. Whittier, David H. Cheney, James S. LaRue
  • Publication number: 20120012543
    Abstract: A server rack assembly includes a frame, a support, and a securing component. The frame includes a first pole and a second pole. The support includes a first part and a second part. A first stopper portion is located on the first part, and a second stopper portion is located on the second part. The securing component includes a bottom portion mounted to the first and the second poles, a first securing portion and a second securing portion. A first positioning portion is disposed on the first securing portion, and a second positioning portion is disposed on the second securing portion. The first securing portion is attached to the first part, so the first positioning portion is engaged with the first stopper portion. The second securing portion is attached to the second part, so the second positioning portion is engaged with the second stopper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHEN-LU FAN
  • Patent number: 8042785
    Abstract: Display stand for displaying products, which comprises a support structure (2) which extends from a support base (3) with one or more columns (4), each of which is formed by at least two modular profiles (6) which can be assembled together in succession by means of first fixing means (7). Fastening means are envisaged, said means being able to be mechanically associated with the support structure (2) so as to form an overstructure with a configuration which can be modified, where required, in order to support directly or indirectly the products or services to be displayed or publicised. The fixing means (7) comprise at least one male part (13) which is mechanically constrained to a first modular profile (6) and at least one female part which is mechanically constrained to a second modular profile (6), said parts being able to be removably coupled together by means of fast-fit engaging means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Lucenti S.r.l.
    Inventor: Massimo Durello
  • Publication number: 20110155679
    Abstract: A post and beam furniture construction has a number of support posts and a plurality of beams that interconnect the posts. Accessories, including storage shelves and cabinets, and work surfaces are releasably supported by the posts at various positions relative to the shelf length and the post spacing. Support brackets interconnect accessories and posts. Each post has at least two accessory support rails extending along the post length. A support bracket engages a selected rail. Spaced support bracket receptacles extend along a length of the accessory and a support bracket engages a selected bracket receptacle. The beams may be removed from respective posts without moving the posts and may also be length adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Symbiote, Inc.
    Inventor: Travis M. Randolph
  • Patent number: 7857152
    Abstract: A flue spacer for providing a flue space in a storage rack having a transversely extending spacer surface and first and second legs. The first and second legs extend from the spacer surface and are adapted to attach the spacer surface to at least two uprights of the storage rack so that the spacer surface is offset from the uprights to form a vertical flue space within the storage rack. At least one of the legs may be adapted to attach to a lateral surface of an upright. The flue spacer also may be adapted to extend across multiple storage racks. A shelving system using the flue spacer is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Design Assistance Construction Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Thomas Smith
  • Patent number: 7770743
    Abstract: A support structure for hanging plants. The support structure includes a plurality of frames having a plurality of clamping sites formed thereon and a plurality of mounting members formed thereon. A plurality of rods are supported by the frames for suspending the hanging plants therefrom, wherein at least two frames support each rod. A plurality of clamping members are connectable to a respective clamping site for securing the rods to the frames. The frames are supported by a base portion, wherein a plurality of elongate support members extend between the base portion and the frames to hold the frames above the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventors: Matt Janowak, Gary Lowell
  • Patent number: 7644527
    Abstract: An accordion sign assembly includes a sign holder and an accordion sign. The sign holder has an elongate shape and an upper surface. The accordion sign includes a plurality of sections for displaying indicia, the sections defining a top edge, a bottom edge, and being interconnected at a plurality of pleats. The accordion sign also includes a plurality of tabs connected to the bottom edge of the plurality of sections at a plurality of fold lines that are substantially orthogonal to the plurality of sections. The plurality of tabs are folded relative to the plurality of sections to extend substantially orthogonally from the plurality of sections. A plurality of fasteners secures the plurality of tabs to the sign holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Michael A. Whittier
  • Publication number: 20090095697
    Abstract: A ventilated cage and rack system for assembly by a user using simple tools and a method for assembly is provided. A plurality of frames and vertical plenums can be connected to a base, and a retaining assembly can be used to connect a plurality of vertical beams and horizontal support beams. A plurality of canopies is preferably used to connect the plenums and the support beams to shroud cages beneath the canopies. The canopies preferably include removable side walls to adapt to the width of the cage being shrouded. A plenum clean out system preferably provides a relatively simple method of draining a cleaning fluid from a plenum by moving a lever between an open and closed position. A pressure based plenum system is also provided wherein a constant air pressure is maintained in the ventilated rack system and air is provided into a cage at a constant air pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: George S. Gabriel, Neil E. Campbell, Chin Soo Park, Dale Murray, Lynn Irwin, Rodney Gerringer, Edward K. Eldreth, Philip A. Lastowski, Curtis Miller
  • Patent number: 7484465
    Abstract: A furniture storage unit, and method of construction, configured to include one or more storage compartments each having dimensions (e.g., height and width) which can be readily varied by a user. The storage unit is configured to enable a user to arrange one or more compartments in a wide variety of configurations or patterns within the storage unit to optimize utility and aesthetic appeal. A storage compartment is formed by a suspended web of elongate flexible material having first and second hanger members respectively secured to the web at locations spaced along the web length. The first and second hanger members are configured to be supported by one or more rails at respective first and second locations longitudinally spaced along the rails. The hanger members suspend the web so that first and second spaced web portions hang substantially vertically bridged by an intermediate web portion suitable for supporting various objects, e.g., books.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventor: Todd Laby
  • Patent number: 7419075
    Abstract: A utility rack for pickup trucks with a pair of rack assemblies configured to carry cargo above a pickup truck bed. The rack is easily installed and removed without requiring drilling or other modifications to the pickup truck and is configured to carry heavy loads while utilizing relatively lighter weight materials. The rack assemblies have an elongated main body member with support assemblies at each end and a clamp assembly for securing the support assemblies to the truck bedrails. Each support assembly has two legs and a base member forming a triangular configuration with a receiver member disposed at the upper ends of the legs to connect to the main body member. The legs pivotally mount to the base member to allow the base member to correspond to the angle of the bedrails. One or both rack assemblies can be a sawhorse for use off of the pickup truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Inventor: Christopher Phillip Green
  • Publication number: 20080173597
    Abstract: A parts rack for holding automotive parts for shipping and storing parts in the course of assembling of automobiles including a three dimensional framework which is assembled from elongated members detachably connected together using steel connectors to allow shipping of the racks disassembled and to allow quicker deliveries and also readily allow reconfiguration, repairs, and salvage of components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: David C. Shiffet, Elvis Mandelli, Mohammed Mahmood
  • Patent number: 7345587
    Abstract: A fixture for use in a retail store is provided including a loop formed from a conductive material and adapted to support hanging articles, the loop having a first and second end, the first and second ends each connected to an insulator member, the first end being electrically insulated from the second end by the insulator member, and an RFID reader connected to each of the first end and the second end of the loop. A circuit is formed by the loop and the RFID reader, wherein the loop provides an antenna function for the RFID reader. A method of retrofitting a fixture for use in a retail store is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Bremer
  • Publication number: 20080029473
    Abstract: A clothes rack includes a hanging tube, two spaced connectors each mounted on the hanging tube, two substantially T-shaped support seats each mounted on the respective connector, and a top frame detachably mounted between the two support seats. Thus, each of the side rails of the top frame is pressed directly into the slot of the respective support seat, so that the top frame is mounted onto the support seats easily and quickly, thereby facilitating the user mounting the top frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: CHENG WEI FURNITURE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ming Hu
  • Patent number: 7325696
    Abstract: An adjustable automotive clothes rod assembly having multiple telescoping clothes rod segments that may be securely attached to one another through a T-shaped male member having a pair of wings and a keyhole-shaped female member having a pair of channels for accepting the wings of the male member. Each of the clothing rod segments comprises an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve that is sized to permit it to move in telescopic relation to the outer sleeve. The end of the inner sleeve includes a retaining end member for attaching the clothes rod assembly to the inside of a vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the retaining end member includes both a loop and a hook for attaching to a hook or a handle of a vehicle, respectively. The inner sleeve also preferably may be selectively secured within the outer sleeve to maintain the clothes rod assembly in either extended or retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Custom Accessories, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman L. Matthew, Vincent Alesi
  • Patent number: 7249680
    Abstract: A shoe rack has two supports respectively and detachably mounted on top of the two elongated bases, a top tube detachably connected to free ends of the two supports via connectors and multiple shoe resting brackets sandwiched between the two supports. Each shoe resting bracket is adjustably connected to the two supports via a fixture which a first cutout, a second cutout, a first indentation defined in a side face defining the first cutout and a second indentation defined in a side face defining the second cutout. When the rods are received in the first cutout and the second cutout, the shoe resting bracket is tilted relative to a horizontal surface and when the two rods are received in the first indentation and the second indentation, the shoe resting bracket is parallel to the horizontal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Chi Yu Steel Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Chung Wang
  • Patent number: 7165703
    Abstract: A convenient and useful holder for elongated implements, such as fishing rods, baseball bats, golf clubs, or other tools. The holder comprises a series of elongated parallel compartments with a vertical wall between and separating adjacent compartments. The top of each wall has a horizontal ribbed member, so that each wall has a T-shaped cross section. The tops of the walls thus cooperate to provide a platform (with or without slots) that one can step or walk upon or use as a utility surface. The compartments have a flat bottom that extends beyond the ends of the walls. A series of short dividers corresponding to the vertical walls extend up from the bottom, thereby forming spaces for the reels of fishing rods, or heads of gold clubs, etc. The holder may be made of two aligned and separated subholders and can be padded on one end to protect the reels of fishing rods. It is especially suitable for use on a deck of a boat, a dock, the ground, or another platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventor: Robert H. Howe
  • Patent number: 7121418
    Abstract: A store fixture for displaying apparel or other hangable merchandise employs a horizontal support bar that is supported at an elevated position, and at least one swing-arm hang bar is pivotally supported situated underneath the horizontal support bar. The swing-arm hang bar has one or more projecting rods or tubes serving as arms on which the hangable merchandise can be suspended. The swing arm has a sleeve journaled on a pivot that is affixed to the support arm. There is a detent arrangement provided between the pivot and the sleeve, so that the swing-arm hang bar releasably locks into a first position that is at one angle to the horizontal support bar, parallel to the support bar, and a second position that is at another angle, a right angle, to it. Store personnel can change the orientation of the hang bars by simply lifting them up slightly to release the detents and ten rotating them to the desired position. Re-arranging the hang bars does not require any tools, nor removal or installation of any parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Randal J. Stier
  • Patent number: 7104412
    Abstract: A clothes drying rack including a free standing frame that supports a plurality of rods from which articles of clothing can be suspended. Specifically, the clothes drying rack includes a plurality of rods wherein each rod has corrugated exterior to facilitate passage of air between the clothing and the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Teng Long Yong
  • Patent number: 7093727
    Abstract: A utensil support assembly as mounted on a building sidewall with one offset bar adapted to support a plurality of utensils. The horizontally aligned, utensil support bar is anchored close to each longitudinal end by a bracketing set also adapted to be wall mounted at its flanged longitudinal ends. The flattened apexes of each bracket element are flanged and sized to provide a passageway for the bar shaft while they are nested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: M. James Musico
  • Patent number: 7077277
    Abstract: A foot assembly includes two first legs each having a first ring provided with a first limiting recess defined in an inner face of the first ring and a first finger extending from the inner face of the first ring, two second legs each having a second ring and a second limiting recess defined in an inner face of the second ring to movably receive therein the first finger of the first ring and two joints each having a third ring, a tube and a tubular extension formed on a bottom rim of the third ring to extend into the first ring and the second ring. The joint has a second finger to be movably received in the first limiting recess such that the first leg is able to align with the second leg for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Chi-Chung Wang
  • Patent number: 7025217
    Abstract: A merchandise display matrix includes at least one pair of upright members and a merchandise tray support member wherein the support member is adjustable in length. In other embodiments, a merchandise display matrix includes at least one pair of upright members and a plurality of merchandise display trays, including a first end tray and a second end tray, wherein the display trays are provided with apparatus for fixing the trays together and the first and the second end trays are provided with apparatus for engaging with the uprights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Artform International Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Crown, Stephen Prosho
  • Patent number: 7007815
    Abstract: A storage rack has upright columns supporting vertically cambered beams having step box or channel shapes accommodating a generally horizontal deck for carrying pallets and product loads. The beams have upward cambers or convex curvatures that increase the load carrying capacity of the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Steel King Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jayce S. Anderson, Gary J. Rosenberg, Steven E. Krueger, William R. Sniff
  • Patent number: 7000877
    Abstract: Brackets for a clotheshorse are used in pairs. Each bracket has multiple collars that align respectively with multiple collars defined in the other opposite bracket. A vertical socket is formed at a bottom of the bracket in which a telescoping rod of the clotheshorse is mounted. Multiple slots are vertically defined in the bracket and extend inward to respectively communicate with the multiple collars to hold longitudinal members of a rack inside the multiple collars through the slots. Thereby, a bracket assembly mounted on the clotheshorse enables versatile accessories to be mounted on the clotheshorse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Chi Yu Steel Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Chung Wang
  • Patent number: 6935523
    Abstract: Modular display rack systems, which are easily configurable, have interchangeable components, and are capable of being packaged and shipped in small containers, are described. Preferred methods for using modular display rack systems are also disclosed. In some of the embodiments disclosed, one or more ladder racks are used to erect a single tower modular display rack, a two tower modular display rack and so forth. Each ladder rack used to construct the modular display rack system may include a support base pivotally attached via a pivot pin to a lower portion of the ladder rack. The support base supports the load of the ladder rack and the modular display rack system and also pivots to a folded position if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: LA Display Fixture, Inc.
    Inventor: Chong Youn Ahn
  • Patent number: 6860456
    Abstract: A girder and a suspension device is adapted for a releasable connection thereto in order to suspend objects from the girder. The girder may be supported between two vertical rails, each having at least one slot. The girder includes a section having a web portion located in the operative state of the girder in a substantially vertical plane, and at least one flange portion angled substantially 90° thereto. The length of the flange portion substantially corresponds to the distance between the rails. The girder has an engagement element for engagement in a slot in a respective one of the rails. The web portion as well as the flange portion are provided with holes located in a common plane, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the girder. The suspension device includes an engagement portion dimensioned for introduction into both holes, at least a portion of the engagement portion being directed so that it tends to incline relative to the axis of the hole upon loading of the suspension device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Elfa International AG
    Inventor: Reine Magnusson
  • Publication number: 20040222179
    Abstract: A modular rack for holding workpieces includes a plurality of modules. The modules can include at least one base member, a first module having a horizontal workpiece support member, at least one structural support member, and a first connection mechanism, and a second module including a horizontal workpiece support member, at least one structural support member, and a second connection mechanism. The first connection mechanism and the second connection mechanism are engagable with one another to connect the first module to the second module to provide a selectively adjustable, multi-level workpiece support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Rod Garcia
  • Patent number: 6796446
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting the relative position between a pair of elongate, tubular shafts using an adjustment mechanism having a wedge element operably moveable along a ramp by shifting of an actuator member. The adjustment mechanism is configured to reduce binding thereof by supporting the actuator member in more than one location to maintain desirable contact between the wedge element and the ramp and the inner wall of the one of the pair of shafts, providing for an increased range of movement of the wedge element along the ramp to prevent undesirable frictional engagement between the actuator member and the ramp, and by providing a stop to substantially maintain the wedge element from unintentionally withdrawing into the inner shaft and wedged therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: La-La Imports LP
    Inventors: Paul M. Segall, S. Fu Wang
  • Publication number: 20040129661
    Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for adjusting the relative position between a pair of elongate, tubular shafts using an adjustment mechanism having a wedge element operably moveable along a ramp by shifting of an actuator member. The adjustment mechanism is configured to reduce binding thereof by supporting the actuator member in more than one location to maintain desirable contact between the wedge element and the ramp and the inner wall of the one of the pair of shafts, providing for an increased range of movement of the wedge element along the ramp to prevent undesirable frictional engagement between the actuator member and the ramp, and by providing a stop to substantially maintain the wedge element from unintentionally withdrawing into the inner shaft and wedged therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: La-La Imports LP
    Inventors: Paul M. Segall, S. Fu Wang
  • Publication number: 20040112854
    Abstract: A detachable, height adjustable clothes rack comprises a lower, metal cross tube, two telescopic vertical tubes, an upper, metal cross tube having ends releasably coupled to each vertical tube, and two plastic bases each having top and side sockets, each socket comprising a plurality of vertically extending, parallel ridges equally spaced apart around its inner surface and a concentric inner tube. In assembly, a lower end of each vertical tube is inserted into a gap between the top socket and its inner tube with the vertical tube urged therebetween by the ridges. Also, either end of the cross tube is inserted into a gap between the side socket and its inner tube with the cross tube urged therebetween by the ridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Kuo-Ping Lai
  • Patent number: 6745909
    Abstract: A coat rack includes two expandable upright tubes, each upright tube being formed of an inner tube, an outer tube, and an expandable and contractable tightening ring. The inner tube is rotatably fastened at the top end to a top cross bar and is provided at the bottom end with a tapered outer threaded portion which is engaged with an inner threaded portion of the tightening ring. The bottom end of the inner tube is slidably disposed in the top end of the outer tube such that the inner tube is securely located in the outer tube by a clockwise rotation of the inner tube, and such that the inner tube becomes slidable in the outer tube by a counterclockwise rotation of the inner tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Hsiu-Chen Lai
  • Patent number: 6626307
    Abstract: A detachable coat hanger comprises a stand rod and a transversal rod. A lower end of the stand rod is welded with an upper support plate. The upper support plate has a cambered shape matched to a radial surface of the transversal rod. A middle section of the upper support plate is formed with a first threaded hole which is communicated to the stand rod. A lower support plate has a second threaded hole and has a shape matched to one radial surface of the transversal rod. A stud penetrates through the threaded hole of the lower support plate, the screw hole of the transversal rod, threaded hole of the upper support plate to the threaded groove to firmly fix the transversal rod between the upper support plate and the lower support plate. Thereby, it can resist a large outer force without deformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventor: Show-May Lin
  • Patent number: 6608909
    Abstract: A speaker rack for use with spas including a first and second member with the second member comprising generally extending members. The first member is coupled to the generally extending members of the second member. This first member allows for support, helps an individual move the speaker rack into different positions easily and acts as a place to hang towels, clothing and the like. Multi-position detents attach to the second member and allow for the speaker rack to be placed in an extreme upward position, an extreme downward position and positions in between. Speakers that can be swivel and pivotally mounted attach to speaker attachment means on the generally extending members of the second member and speaker wiring may run through an aperture in the second member and attach to an output device allowing for entertainment while in or around the spa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: James P. Brady
  • Patent number: 6588863
    Abstract: A sneeze guard includes at least one post and a bracket assembly that is coupled to the post. The bracket assembly is configured to be moveable relative to the post and includes a locking mechanism that is operable to lock the bracket assembly to the post at a certain location on the post. Further, a panel is coupled to the bracket assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Brass Smith, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Yatchak, Chuck DeWitt
  • Patent number: 6561366
    Abstract: A display rack having a pair of side posts with each side post having a inner sub-post member and an outer sub-post member. The inner sub-post member and outer sub-post member being connected by a front row of horizontally parallel crossbars and a rear row of horizontally parallel crossbars. An elongated base member being removeably attached below each of the first and second posts. The upper ends of the side posts being removeably connected by a pair of parallel top frame bars, and the lower ends of the side posts being removeably connected by a bottom frame bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: Cynthia Kim-So