121 |
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SLATS FOR USE IN VARIOUS SUPPORT STRUCTURES |
US13798749 |
2013-03-13 |
US20140263919A1 |
2014-09-18 |
Marta Duffy; Gretchen Kroll |
An improved slat is disclosed with enhanced functionality and versatility. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, each slat provides multiple vertical positions for receiving brackets. In addition, such slats may include an optional decorative characteristic that can be incorporated into other display devices, such as tables and shelves to increase the functionality and versatility of those devices while providing a decorative flair. The slats in accordance with the present invention can be incorporated into non-linear display devices, for example, cylindrical display devices that can be used for displaying various items, such as earring cards, headbands and other items. Heretofore, such slats have only been used in linear applications. Such slats can also be used in freestanding displays both floor displays and counter-top displays which provide multiple sided functionality. Accordingly, the slats in accordance with the present invention provide enhanced functionality and versatility relative to known slats. |
122 |
Television Mounting Device |
US13893119 |
2013-05-13 |
US20130299651A1 |
2013-11-14 |
Kevin McGowan; Steve Wahrhaftig; Cory Neudeck |
Television mounting devices that can be stand-alone wall mounted, wall mounted with furniture positioned in front, or attached/mounted to furniture, and that also accommodate differing types of television or other electronics and wires in an efficient and visually appealing manner. |
123 |
Fruit display stand |
US13223078 |
2011-08-31 |
US08579126B1 |
2013-11-12 |
Lars I. Cole |
A fruit display stand comprises a base; a first post secured to the base; transverse arms secured to an upper end portion of the first post, the transverse arms extending upwardly inclinedly from the first post; a plurality of ring members attached to the transverse arms. The ring members include an outer ring member. Other of the ring members are disposed within the outer ring member in plan view; and the other of the ring members are disposed vertically below the outer ring member. |
124 |
DISPLAY STAND |
US13288127 |
2011-11-03 |
US20120199706A1 |
2012-08-09 |
Edward S. Robbins, III; Susan R. Kavanaugh; Bailey J. Black; Bryan F. Magee; Ronald R. White |
A display stand has a base, a vertical pole having a lower end fixed to the base. The pole includes two sections having a stem projecting upward from each section. A bearing is coupled each stem of the pole. A pair of racks, each having a central tube with a bearing race fixed within a lower end contacts an outer surface of the bearings for rotation around the tube. Each rack has a generally square perimeter with rounded corners formed of wire, with a plurality of radial support members coupled between the central tube and the rounded corners. Each side of the square perimeter portion includes a pair of hooks adjacent the rounded corners to engage products to be displayed on the stand, the hooks projecting a limited distance outward below the plane of the rack square perimeter. |
125 |
Tray for carrying food and contained beverages |
US12661061 |
2010-03-10 |
US08186524B2 |
2012-05-29 |
S. Anthony Siahpush |
A tray is disclosed for carrying food on dinnerware between a restaurant kitchen to customers. The tray includes a vertically disposed support member having upper and lower ends with a handle being secured to the upper end of the support member. A plurality of vertically spaced and horizontally disposed disc-shaped members are selectively rotatably secured to the support member. Different sizes and shapes of dinnerware may be carried by the tray by inserting the inner ends thereof between the outer ends of the support members. The tray is also designed to be able to carry wine bottles and wine glasses. |
126 |
Tension-mounted pole caddy |
US12383137 |
2009-03-20 |
US20100237032A1 |
2010-09-23 |
Richard Whitehall; Jonathan Cedar; Alec Drummond |
A tension-mounted pole caddy for mounting between two substantially parallel surfaces is disclosed. The pole device generally includes a first tubular body, a second tubular body, a toothed rack, a locking pawl, and a base-mounted lever for operation of the locking pawl. Preferably, the first tubular body includes a base end for contacting a surface and a telescoping end, while the second tubular body has a base end for contacting a second surface and a telescoping end coupled with the telescoping end of the first body. The toothed rack is affixed within the first body portion proximate the telescoping end, with the locking pawl within the second body and capable of movement to engage and disengage the toothed rack. The lever is coupled to the locking pawl via linkage, such that operation of the lever between a first and second position actuates the locking pawl to engage and disengage, respectively, from the toothed rack, wherein the lever is positioned at the base end of the second tubular body. |
127 |
Device and method for hanging photographs or cards |
US11248400 |
2005-10-12 |
US07788836B2 |
2010-09-07 |
Thomas Vincent |
The invention broadly comprises a device for displaying an object including a stand, at least one arcuate hanger element connected to the stand, and a fastener connected to the at least one arcuate hanger element. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element is symmetrically arranged with respect to the stand. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element comprises a length and at least two hanger elements in the at least one hanger element have different respective lengths. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element is flexible. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element is wire. The at least one hanger element comprises a distal end and the fastener is connected to the distal end. In some aspects, the fastener is a clip. |
128 |
JEWELRY HOLDER AND DISPLAY |
US11868770 |
2007-10-08 |
US20090065373A1 |
2009-03-12 |
Georgica Kornowski |
A jewelry holder and display includes an upstanding elongated stem or post the lower end of which is secured to a circular base which, in turn, is rotatably supported on a larger diameter primary base such that the upstanding stem can readily rotate about its longitudinal axis. The stem supports radially located extending pegs and also supports at its upper end a generally cylindrical cup-shaped receptacle member having a plurality of radially located extending pegs selectively secured to its outer circumference for supporting jewelry items such as necklaces, bracelets, watches and the like. The receptacle member has an internal chamber to receive small items of jewelry, such as rings and cuff links. A cover is provided to releasably cover an upper opening in the receptacle chamber which may be lined with a soft felt and can receive a ring support cushion. |
129 |
Toy organizer pole |
US11709377 |
2007-02-22 |
US20080203044A1 |
2008-08-28 |
Richard Elden |
A support pole holds and organizes a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and types of toys in a vertical array. Two vertical shaft sections screw together to form a vertical pole with elasticized loops attached along the length of the pole in four vertical arrays at cardinal points around the pole. Four triangular support brackets act as legs screwed onto the bottom of the pole at cardinal points aligned with the loop arrays. Each of two opposing pairs of triangular support brackets are screwed onto the pole with the same pair of screws. The support pole may be can be knocked down for compact shipping and storage. |
130 |
APPARATUS FOR ORGANIZING AND STORING SPORTS EQUIPMENT |
US12014877 |
2008-01-16 |
US20080169253A1 |
2008-07-17 |
Lisa Vitale |
A rack for drying, storing or organizing sports equipment includes a central post having a vertical axis, a plurality of holes substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis, and a plurality of tier members adapted to be inserted into one or more of the holes. The tier members include first and second members. The second members are adapted to be inserted into an end of and secured at any of a plurality of positions within, the first member. The rack may also have one or more holes that extend through the vertical post, the first member may be inserted through the holes, and a third member may be adapted to be inserted into an end of and secured at any of a plurality of positions within, the first member. |
131 |
Stand for supporting Christmas accessories and the like |
US11372776 |
2006-03-13 |
US07374136B1 |
2008-05-20 |
Louis P. Perea |
An assembly includes a base that has a planar top surface, an outer edge and decorative members conjoined to the top surface that have a solid core for stabilizing the assembly. An anchor rod is provided with tapered ends, has a bore formed therein, is conjoined to the base top surface, has an outwardly flanging shoulder, and has a hollow interior. First and second connector rods have a greater length than the anchor rod, and are telescopically adaptable with each other. The second rod has slots randomly formed in an outer surface thereof and has a hollow interior. Each slot has an inverted U-shape and has a central tab formed with the second rod outer surface. Arms have a first end positioned through the slots and anchored to the second rod interior. The first ends are provided with a groove interfitted with the tabs. |
132 |
Multi-purpose foldable stand |
US11121842 |
2005-05-05 |
US07311289B2 |
2007-12-25 |
Akio Mori |
A multi-purpose foldable stand is simple in structure and capable of being used on a table as a memo holder, a coffee filter holder, a book holder, and a banana holder, and when not in use, the stand is folded into a compact size for storage or carry. The stand has two identical U-shaped frames. Each of the frames includes a horizontal leg portion, an upright support portion, and a horizontal arm portion, to which spring clips or hooks are attached for suspending articles. Both of the upright support portions are pivotally bound together. When the stand is used, the frames are so pivoted that the horizontal leg portions form an angle of approximately 90 degrees with respect to each other, then memos, a coffee filter, a book, or bananas are suspended from the horizontal arm portions, and so the stand functions as the holder for the article suspended. |
133 |
Article support system for poles |
US10930334 |
2004-08-30 |
US07261263B2 |
2007-08-28 |
Lester J. Baker; Chuck DeWitt |
A device to support one or more articles with a pole, where the device may include a collar having a first section and a second section that are coupled by a hinge to allow the collar to open. The collar may be openable at opposite facing ends of the first and second sections to receive the pole, and closeable around the received pole. The device may also include a clasp to lock the collar in a closed position on the pole. The clasp may include a fastening hook and a tensioning member coupled by a clasp pin. The fastening hook has a hooked end that can be received by a lip on the first section of the collar and held on the lip by articulating the tensioning member to the closed position. |
134 |
Telescopic display stand |
US11028621 |
2005-01-05 |
US07185868B2 |
2007-03-06 |
Sheng-Chien Wang |
A telescopic display stand includes a base and a fixed tube secured on the base. A first telescopic tube and a second telescopic tube are in turn telescopically received in the fixed tube. A gear box is mounted in the first telescopic tube, and a plug is mounted in the second telescopic tube. A first threaded rod has a bottom end rotatably received in the fixed tube and threadingly extends through the gear box. A second threaded rod has a bottom end rotatably mounted in the gear box and threadingly extends through the plug. A driving unit is mounted on the gear box for driving gears in the gear box. An effigy sheath is mountable over the fixed tube and telescopic tubes. Whereby, the display stand can be automatically erected and retracted. |
135 |
Article organizer |
US10951219 |
2004-09-27 |
US20060065613A1 |
2006-03-30 |
Regina McKay |
An article organizer for storing, organizing, and displaying jewelry and similar articles, comprising a shaft and a plurality of storage units mounted around the shaft, which storage units may be individually rotatable. Each storage unit may be a display assembly, a shelf, or a tray assembly. Each display assembly comprises a display hub and one or more spokes that extend from the hub. Necklaces, bracelets, chains and other elongated jewelry may be suspended from the spokes so as to display these jewelry items and prevent them from becoming entangled or knotted. To further reduce the tendency for two pieces of jewelry to become entangled, a spoke may have periodic, random, or other non-monotonic upward and downward bends. A tray assembly comprises one or more levels, with the top level comprising a tray or drawers, and each remaining level comprising drawers. |
136 |
Article support system for poles |
US10930334 |
2004-08-30 |
US20060043245A1 |
2006-03-02 |
Lester Baker; Chuck Dewitt |
A device to support one or more articles with a pole, where the device may include a collar having a first section and a second section that are coupled by a hinge to allow the collar to open. The collar may be openable at opposite facing ends of the first and second sections to receive the pole, and closable around the received pole. The device may also include a clasp to lock the collar in a closed position on the pole. The clasp may include a fastening hook and a tensioning member coupled by a clasp pin. The fastening hook has a hooked end that can be received by a lip on the first section of the collar and held on the lip by articulating the tensioning member to the closed position. |
137 |
Multi-purpose foldable stand |
US11121842 |
2005-05-05 |
US20050258318A1 |
2005-11-24 |
Akio Mori |
A multi-purpose foldable stand is simple in structure and capable of being used on a table as a memo holder, a coffee filter holder, a book holder, and a banana holder, and when not in use, the stand is folded into a compact size for storage or carry. The stand has two identical U-shaped frames. Each of the frames includes a horizontal leg portion, an upright support portion, and a horizontal arm portion, to which spring clips or hooks are attached for suspending articles. Both of the upright support portions are pivotally bound together. When the stand is used, the frames are so pivoted that the horizontal leg portions form an angle of approximately 90 degrees with respect to each other, then memos, a coffee filter, a book, or bananas are suspended from the horizontal arm portions, and so the stand functions as the holder for the article suspended. |
138 |
Modular display rack |
US11000617 |
2005-01-18 |
US20050224431A1 |
2005-10-13 |
Guido Campello; Ugo Campello |
A modular display system has a support base and a vertical post mounted on the support base. The post is formed with threaded bores. A plurality of bars, including short spacer bars for hanging display bins and hang bars for hanging clothes hangers, for example, are screwed into the post and they project radially from the post. Each of the bars has two threaded stems, one to screwed into the post, and the other one to be covered by a threaded puck. The display bins have corresponding bores aligned with the bores in the post and adapted to receive the threaded stems of the short spacer bars to reach through and for the puck to bolt the display bins to the spacer bars. |
139 |
Stackable, modular and decorative bowl assembly |
US10462935 |
2003-06-17 |
US20040256394A1 |
2004-12-23 |
Joseph
Conde |
A stackable, modular, and decorative bowl assembly. More particularly, the present invention is a tower or vertical pole which houses cylindrical containers of various sizes, shapes, and colors. In one mode of production, the bowl assembly is a floor-to-ceiling arrangement, while in an alternate embodiment, the bowl assembly is a countertop-to-ceiling arrangement. In either instance, several plastic bowls are attached to the vertical support, with the pole running through the center of the bowls, in the preferred mode. As such, each bowl may hold numerous small items to conserve space, or may hold decorative items such as plants and flowers. In total, the assembly forms an aesthetically pleasing and space-conscious display for many areas, including the home or office. |
140 |
Cream and sugar display stand and dispenser |
US10217627 |
2002-08-12 |
US06796441B2 |
2004-09-28 |
Christian Tremblay |
A holder for creamers having a tapered side wall, the holder comprising a housing having supporting members or feet extending downwardly therefrom, a plurality of openings in the housing, each being sized to retain a dairy creamer inserted therein, and a central opening located in a central portion of the housing such that a carrier may be used to transport a plurality of holders and the holder may be placed on a display stand at the table. |