341 |
ADVENT CALENDAR |
US15037260 |
2014-11-12 |
US20160288560A1 |
2016-10-06 |
MARCEL TAUBER |
The present invention relates to an advent calendar (1) comprising: a central axis (10), from which at least three side parts (2) extend substantially radially outwards, wherein i) the side parts are joined together, preferably in the region of the central axis, ii) at least one side part is removable or can be swung or folded over onto an adjacent side part and can preferably be attached to the adjacent side part, iii) there are distributed over the side parts at least 24 pre-punched recess fields (3), which can be removed from the side parts and, after removal, each provide recesses (4) in the side parts, each of which has a first suspension device (5), for example a hook (6, 7) for hanging an article in the recess and/or wherein there are distributed on fields of the side parts at least 24 pre-punched second suspension devices, which can preferably be folded or bent out of the fields. |
342 |
DISPLAY TOOL AND FIXTURE |
US15168244 |
2016-05-31 |
US20160270560A1 |
2016-09-22 |
Hitoshi NISHIMURA |
To provide a display tool and fixture having above-average strength. A fixture (10) having: a member (12) to be fixed; a support member (14) mounted to the member (12) to be fixed; and a holding member (16) which extends in a direction intersecting with the member (12) to be fixed, which is positioned so that one end thereof is supported by the support member (14) and so as to make contact with the undersurface of the member (12) to be fixed or so as to be below the member (12) to be fixed, and from which an article is hung and held. |
343 |
Gravity fed shelving display system |
US14766070 |
2014-08-14 |
US09445674B2 |
2016-09-20 |
Mary Patricia Jones; Dennis Patrick Rockhill; Robert James Wurm; Sarah Lee Christoffel; Rebecca Rae Ann Joski; Brenda Faye Tennessen; Allexander Joseph Shorey; Robert Paul Vigneau |
The present disclosure provides a shelving display system comprising substantially horizontal shelves, multi-chute gravity feed units and advertising panels. The horizontal shelves may be arranged in any number of configurations to display and dispense consumer goods. In a particularly preferred embodiment a horizontal shelf defines the lower portion of the shelving display system. Generally the horizontal shelves are spaced and arranged so as to display and dispense products, such as bundled consumer goods, and more preferably bundles of paper towels, facial and bath tissue. |
344 |
Support apparatus and method for a sliding frame |
US13981953 |
2011-12-29 |
US09433306B2 |
2016-09-06 |
Dov Rainis; Eliezer Ginzbourg |
Provided is a support apparatus for a sliding frame including a stationary portion having a long axis parallel to a plane defined by the frame and including one or more magnetic insert disposed along a long axis defining a path of translation and a movable portion attached to the frame, including at least one magnetic insert and movable along the path of translation and wherein the magnetic field vector orientation of the stationary portion magnetic inserts and of the movable portion magnetic inserts are the same, generate repelling forces and maintain a single state of contactless equilibrium between the stationary portion and the movable portion at any point throughout the path of translation regardless of the orientation of said plane. |
345 |
Modular Storage System having Self Locking Components that are Reconfigurable without the need for Tools and/or Fasteners |
US15017184 |
2016-02-05 |
US20160235195A1 |
2016-08-18 |
Gregory James Ahart |
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. |
346 |
Center pivot swing-out wall rack |
US14668473 |
2015-03-25 |
US09398719B2 |
2016-07-19 |
Nathan L. Westby; William Anderson; Jeremy Fink |
Embodiments of the invention provide a swing-out wall rack for mounting electrical equipment. The swing-out wall rack can include a frame configured to couple to a wall and a rack. The frame can include a vertical member and a horizontal arm. The rack can extend a width and a height. The rack can include a first side and a second side, the second side being opposite from the first side. The rack can further include a mid-point, the mid-point being approximately equidistant from the first side and the second side. The rack can be rotatably coupled to the horizontal arm of the frame substantially about the mid-point of the rack. |
347 |
Storage bin system |
US14541983 |
2014-11-14 |
US09386865B2 |
2016-07-12 |
Alexander Bally |
Disclosed is a storage bin apparatus including a bin support, the bin support including a bottom panel and a front stop; and a mounting adapter, the mounting adapter attached to the bin support at a connection point and extending from the connection point away from the front stop, the mounting adapter mountable to a mounting member. Also disclosed is a storage bin system including a bin support, the bin support including a bottom panel and a front stop; and a bin. |
348 |
Interlocking shelving and storage unit |
US14219038 |
2014-03-19 |
US09370243B2 |
2016-06-21 |
Charlie Menard; Branden Von Uhl |
This disclosure describes a shelving unit including a plurality of panels. The plurality of panels each includes a first edge; a second edge opposite the first edge; and a plurality of slots located at the first edge. One or more of the plurality of slots becomes narrower as the plurality of slots extends from the first edge to a center of the plurality of panels. The narrowing of the plurality of slots pinches an adjoining panel when assembled together to provide a secure joint. |
349 |
GRAVITY FED SHELVING DISPLAY SYSTEM |
US14766070 |
2014-08-14 |
US20160135613A1 |
2016-05-19 |
Mary Patricia Jones; Dennis Patrick Rockhill; Robert James Wurm; Sarah Lee Christoffel; Rebecca Rae Ann Joski; Brenda Faye Tennessen; Allexander Joseph Shorey; Robert Paul Vigneau |
The present disclosure provides a shelving display system comprising substantially horizontal shelves, multi-chute gravity feed units and advertising panels. The horizontal shelves may be arranged in any number of configurations to display and dispense consumer goods. In a particularly preferred embodiment a horizontal shelf defines the lower portion of the shelving display system. Generally the horizontal shelves are spaced and arranged so as to display and dispense products, such as bundled consumer goods, and more preferably bundles of paper towels, facial and bath tissue. |
350 |
Free-standing storage rack for one or more bicycles |
US14022849 |
2013-09-10 |
US09340245B2 |
2016-05-17 |
David Kerman |
The present disclosure provides an aesthetically pleasing, functional, versatile solution to the problems associated with bicycle storage. The free-standing bicycle rack includes a base having at least two legs, a vertical support member projecting from the base, and a hook attached to the vertical support member for holding the wheel of a bicycle, such that the bicycle is stored in a vertical orientation. The bicycle rack is readily expandable to accommodate different numbers of bicycles, and the hook may be repositioned to different heights to accommodate bicycles of different sizes. |
351 |
Containment apparatus with movable door |
US14206507 |
2014-03-12 |
US09332863B2 |
2016-05-10 |
Samuel C. Ramey; Samuel M. Marrs; Muhammad Z. Feroz; Darren J. Reigle |
An aisle containment apparatus having a pair of spaced apart upper rails and a pair of spaced apart lower rails positioned spaced apart from and below the pair of upper rails. A side blanking panel is secured to one of the pair of upper rails and to one of the pair of lower rails and a ceiling spans between the pair of upper rails. A fixed panel is secured to the pair of upper rails and to the pair of lower rails and a moveable panel is releasably secured to the pair of upper rails and is adjustably positioned along the pair of upper rails so as to position the moveable panel a predetermined distance from the first panel. |
352 |
Point of sale display |
US14178816 |
2014-02-12 |
US09265363B2 |
2016-02-23 |
Peter J. Shadwell; Anthony DiSanto |
A point-of-sale display unit for engagement with a cantilevered support member has at least one shelf and a base member. The base member defines a track configured to receive a portion of the cantilevered support member. The unit engages with the cantilevered beam through a sliding arrangement and is rigidly maintained thereon through a combination of various mechanical forces in a position without obstructing access to the primary load held and displayed by the cantilevered system. |
353 |
Tool Holder |
US14715722 |
2015-05-19 |
US20160031074A1 |
2016-02-04 |
Cheng-Wei Su |
A tool holder includes a rack and at least one seat connected to the rack. The seat includes an assembling portion and an attached portion spaced from the assembling portion. The assembling portion is detachably mounted to the rack. The attached portion includes an abutted face and a recess. The abutted face is located opposite to the rack. The recess is located between the abutted face and the assembling portion. The recess receives a magnet adapted to magnetically attach to a metal object. |
354 |
Polyester compositions containing cyclobutanediol having a certain combination of inherent viscosity and high glass transition temperature and articles made therefrom |
US13776038 |
2013-02-25 |
US09181388B2 |
2015-11-10 |
Emmett Dudley Crawford; Thomas Joseph Pecorini; Douglas Stephens McWilliams; David Scott Porter; Gary Wayne Connell |
Described are polyester compositions comprising at least one polyester which comprises terephthalic acid residues, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, wherein the inherent viscosity and the Tg of the polyester provides for certain polyester properties. The polyesters may be manufactured into articles such as fibers, films, bottles or sheets. |
355 |
Containers comprising polyester compositions which comprise cyclobutanediol |
US13709097 |
2012-12-10 |
US09175134B2 |
2015-11-03 |
Emmett Dudley Crawford; Thomas Joseph Pecorini; David Scott Porter; Gary Wayne Connell; Michael James Keegan |
Described are bottles(s) comprising at least one polyester composition comprising at least one polyester which comprises terephthalic acid residues; 30 to 40 mole % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; and 60 to 70 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues, wherein the inherent viscosity of said polyester is from 0.50 to 0.68 dL/g as determined in 60/40 (wt/wt) phenol/tetrachloroethane at a concentration of 0.5 g/100 ml at 25° C.; wherein said polyester has a notched Izod impact strength of at least 7.5 ft-lb/inch at 23° C. according to ASTM D256 with a 10-mil notch in a ⅛-inch thick bar; wherein the melt viscosity of said polyester is less than 10,000 poise as measured at 1 radian/second on a rotary melt rheometer at 290° C.; and wherein said polyester composition contains no polycarbonate. |
356 |
Baby bottles comprising polyester compositions which comprise cyclobutanediol |
US13007838 |
2011-01-17 |
US09169348B2 |
2015-10-27 |
Emmett Dudley Crawford; Thomas Joseph Pecorini; David Scott Porter; Gary Wayne Connell; Michael James Keegan |
This invention relates to a baby bottle made from a polyester composition comprising a polyester further comprising 80 to 100 mole % terephthalic acid residues, 0 to 20 other diacid residues, 30 to 40 mole % 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues and 60 to 70 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues, wherein the total diol residues equal 100 mole % and the total diacid residues equal 100 mole %. These baby bottles are unique in that they provide an alternative to baby bottles made from polycarbonate and they provide good heat resistance, good toughness, and good chemical resistance. |
357 |
Storage stacks |
US13501880 |
2010-10-18 |
US09151770B2 |
2015-10-06 |
Beat Reuteler |
A storage stack for storing sample containers in a low temperature sample store, each storage stack includes first and second rigid lateral support flanges including a multitude of storage webs for supporting sample containers; a rigid back panel; a rigid bottom plate; and a rigid insulation cover. The insulation cover includes a handling plate and an insulation block. A number of insulation covers of all storage stacks of a storage stack array form an essentially continuous insulation layer on a storage area of the low temperature sample store. For all storage stacks, carrying elements are provided that statically connect the bottom plate of each individual storage stack with a bottom structure of the storage area, carry the entire weight of the individual storage stack and all sample containers inserted therein, and confer this entire weight to a bottom structure of the storage area of the low temperature sample store. |
358 |
Hanger assemblies for use in storage systems |
US14042902 |
2013-10-01 |
US09049931B2 |
2015-06-09 |
Daniel Wayne Brinton, Jr.; Ernie Junior Torres; Milind S. Nimgulkar; Robert B. Anderson, III |
A shelving unit includes a wire shelf having multiple wire members arranged to form a platform, at least one bracket configured to releasably couple to wire members of the wire shelf, and a rod coupled to the bracket. The bracket includes a hook-shaped end portion and an elbow portion. The hook-shaped end portion of the bracket defines a channel that opens toward the elbow portion for receiving a first one of the wire members, and the elbow portion of the bracket defines a bend for receiving a second one of the wire members to thereby releasably couple (e.g., snap fit, etc.) the bracket to the wire shelf. The shelving unit may also include a stop for inhibiting movement of hangers along the rod and past the stop, and/or a connector for coupling the shelving unit to a rod of another shelving unit for allowing movement of hangers between the rods. |
359 |
STORAGE BIN SYSTEM |
US14541983 |
2014-11-14 |
US20150136719A1 |
2015-05-21 |
Alexander Bally |
Disclosed is a storage bin apparatus including a bin support, the bin support including a bottom panel and a front stop; and a mounting adapter, the mounting adapter attached to the bin support at a connection point and extending from the connection point away from the front stop, the mounting adapter mountable to a mounting member. Also disclosed is a storage bin system including a bin support, the bin support including a bottom panel and a front stop; and a bin. |
360 |
Modular Storage System having Self Locking Components that are Reconfigurable without the need for Tools and/or Fasteners |
US14466933 |
2014-08-22 |
US20150053635A1 |
2015-02-26 |
Gregory James Ahart |
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. |