121 |
STRUCTURAL CONNECTOR AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEM |
US15217377 |
2016-07-22 |
US20170295956A1 |
2017-10-19 |
Chen-Chieh LIN |
A structural connector for assembling a plurality of structural members includes a main shank, a first bolt extending though the main shank, a first plug threadedly engaging a first blot shaft of the first bolt, a second bolt extending through the main shank and the first bolt shaft, and a second plug threadedly engaging a second bolt shaft of the second bolt. Each of two shank ends of the main shank, a first bolt head of the first bolt, a first plug head of the first plug, a second bolt head of the second bolt, and a second plug head of the second plug is configured to threadedly engage a structural connecting end of each of the structural members. |
122 |
Outside wrap post coupler with assembly assist |
US13184509 |
2011-07-16 |
US09439508B2 |
2016-09-13 |
David J. Wojtowicz; Thomas St. Germain; Mitchell Liss; Al Dunaj |
A post coupler includes coupler flanges, reverse bend flanges extending therealong and rounded end projections extending longitudinally from said coupler flanges defining ends of the coupler, the length of the reverse bend flanges being less than the overall coupler length between ends of the rounded end projections. |
123 |
ROD-TYPE ORGANIZER AND DISPLAY UNIT FOR CONTINUOUS PERSONAL ITEMS |
US15043557 |
2016-02-13 |
US20160235220A1 |
2016-08-18 |
Tsigie Abebe |
The invention comprises a rod-like jewelry organizer, holder and/or display device closed at each end which can be opened and closed. The invention will provide for convenient storage and retrieval of a large number of continuous items of jewelry such as bracelets, bangles, watches, necklaces, rings and the like. The rod-like storage device is comprised of two paired rods with an opening there between. The paired rods are provided with an opening and closing means so that items can easily be slipped onto the rod once it has been opened and maintained on the storage rod when the rod is closed. In one embodiment of the device a paired storage rod in two portions is mounted on an elongated strip. In another embodiment of the invention multiple, paired storage rods are provided on a frame which can be mounted on the back of a closet door. |
124 |
POST COUPLER |
US14081359 |
2013-11-15 |
US20140154001A1 |
2014-06-05 |
David J. Wojtowicz; Anthony J. Troyner; James E. Collins |
A coupler for coupling two posts end-to-end has ninety degree flanges and two reverse wrap ends. The coupler is slid one-half way over the ends of one formed post, comprising two flanges, with the reverse wrap holding the post flanges. Another flanged post is inserted into the coupler to engage the end of the first post, the coupler holding the posts end-to-end. An alternate embodiment coupler is disclosed. |
125 |
Inside wrap post coupler with assembly assist |
US13184511 |
2011-07-16 |
US08714864B2 |
2014-05-06 |
David J. Wojtowicz; Thomas St. Germain; Mitchell Liss; Al Dunaj |
A post coupler includes coupler flanges, reverse bend flanges extending therealong and tapered end projections extending longitudinally from said coupler flanges defining ends of the coupler, the length of the reverse bend flanges being less than the overall coupler length between ends of the rounded end projections, and the reverse bend flanges preferably oriented along outer surfaces of said coupler flanges. |
126 |
Post coupler |
US11044689 |
2005-01-27 |
US08585313B2 |
2013-11-19 |
David J. Wojøtowicz; Anthony J. Troyner; James E. Collins |
A coupler for coupling two posts end-to-end has ninety degree flanges and two reverse wrap ends. The coupler is slid one-half way over the ends of one formed post, comprising two flanges, with the reverse wrap holding the post flanges. Another flanged post is inserted into the coupler to engage the end of the first post, the coupler holding the posts end-to-end. An alternate embodiment coupler is disclosed. |
127 |
MULTI-CONFIGURABLE TUBULAR DISPLAY SYSTEM |
US13306657 |
2011-11-29 |
US20120132603A1 |
2012-05-31 |
Dixon Gimpel; Joe Skull; Curtis H. Lindblom |
An exhibit or display for tradeshows or the like having a plurality of support members and an axial connection assembly. The support members include opposing ends and a body portion, and further include an exterior channel and a central bore, the channel defining a flange portion and the bore being in communication with a retention feature. The axial connection assembly is configured to releasably couple an end of a first support member to an end of a second support member such that the two support members are axially aligned. The axial connection assembly includes a collar releasably coupled in the bore of each member, with each collar including at least one locator portion to interact with the retention feature, and a pin having a mid portion and two ends, the mid portion configured to be rotatably selectively restrained within the collar. |
128 |
INSIDE WRAP POST COUPLER WITH ASSEMBLY ASSIST |
US13184511 |
2011-07-16 |
US20110272543A1 |
2011-11-10 |
DAVID J. WOJTOWICZ; Thomas St. Germain; Mitchell Liss; Al Dunaj |
A post coupler includes coupler flanges, reverse bend flanges extending therealong and tapered end projections extending longitudinally from said coupler flanges defining ends of the coupler, the length of the reverse bend flanges being less than the overall coupler length between ends of the rounded end projections, and the reverse bend flanges preferably oriented along outer surfaces of said coupler flanges. |
129 |
INSIDE WRAP POST COUPLER ACCOMMODATING BEAM RIVET |
US13184507 |
2011-07-16 |
US20110272542A1 |
2011-11-10 |
DAVID J. WOJTOWICZ; Thomas St. Germain; Mitchell Liss; Al Dunaj |
A post coupler is provided with a pair of coupler flanges having rivet receiving apertures for receiving rivets extending from horizontal shelf-supporting beams to facilitate vertical shelf placement in a shelving unit unfettered by the vertical disposition of the post couplers. Apertures in the coupler index with apertures in abutting corner post sections to permit rivet extension therethrough. The reverse bend flanges of the coupler have a length shorter than the overall length of the coupler and wrap around edges of post sections, to be coupled, from the inside to the outside. |
130 |
Tubing frame connection insert |
US11197026 |
2005-08-04 |
US20070031187A1 |
2007-02-08 |
Chad McNeal; Michael Rogers |
A connector used to secure together a first and second piece of tubing. The connector has a tubular section that includes a slot in a first side, and at least one opening in a second side that is substantially perpendicular to the first side. The slot is defined by a first and second side wall that are spaced apart from each other and a rounded bottom wall that connects the two side walls. The first side wall has an opening aligned with the at least one opening in the second side of the tubular section. The slot extends into the tubular section from the first side to a depth greater than half a diameter, but less than a full diameter of the section. An engagement screw is positioned within the at least one opening for use in tightening the connector within the tubing. |
131 |
Post Coupler |
US11044689 |
2005-01-27 |
US20060163438A1 |
2006-07-27 |
David Wojotowicz; Anthony Troyner; James Collins |
A coupler for coupling two posts end-to-end has ninety degree flanges and two reverse wrap ends. The coupler is slid one-half way over the ends of one formed post, comprising two flanges, with the reverse wrap holding the post flanges. Another flanged post is inserted into the coupler to engage the end of the first post, the coupler holding the posts end-to-end. An alternate embodiment coupler is disclosed. |
132 |
Structure of display rack |
US11020150 |
2004-12-27 |
US20060138066A1 |
2006-06-29 |
Ming-Chun Hung; Hao-Yun Hung |
An improved structure of display racks is provided. The main mechanical construction of this new design contains main beams, movable flanged connecting sockets, diagonal support beams, and accessories. It facilitates a display rack of desired size, shape, height, with easy installation of face plate to provide a flexible, versatile, and easy to assemble display racks. |
133 |
Molded bracket to join structural members |
US11118571 |
2005-04-29 |
US20060038094A1 |
2006-02-23 |
Richard Simmons |
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a molded, thermoplastic bracket for joining structural elements includes a plurality of substantially identical, attachable bracket members and at least one fastener. Each of the plurality of bracket members includes an outer wall and a face. The face of each of the plurality of bracket members has a first cavity and a second cavity formed therein. The first and second cavities are adapted to receive a first and second structural member, respectively. The face of each of the plurality of bracket members also has at least one pin and at least one hole formed thereon that are adapted to align at least two of the plurality of bracket members. The at least one fastener is adapted to attach at least two of the plurality of bracket members. |
134 |
Modular storage assembly |
US10918115 |
2004-08-13 |
US20050016945A1 |
2005-01-27 |
Frank Yang; John Duval; Darren Saravis; William Tan |
A storage assembly has a plurality of panels that are assembled to form a plurality of storage spaces, a plurality of connectors for coupling adjacent panels to form the plurality of storage spaces, and at least one tray positioned inside one of the storage spaces. Each connector has a generally circular body having a plurality of spaced-apart scalloped regions, with a recess provided at each of the locations of the scalloped regions. The storage system includes a caster having a wheel and a caster frame. The caster frame has a body, a bore provided therethrough for receiving the wheel, and at least two spaced-apart passages formed in the circumference of the body. |
135 |
Modular storage assembly |
US10744362 |
2003-12-22 |
US20040134869A1 |
2004-07-15 |
Frank
Yang; John
Duval; Darren
Saravis; William
Tan |
A storage assembly has a plurality of panels that are assembled to form a plurality of storage spaces, a plurality of connectors for coupling adjacent panels to form the plurality of storage spaces, and at least one tray positioned inside one of the storage spaces. Each connector has a generally circular body having a plurality of spaced-apart scalloped regions, with a recess provided at each of the locations of the scalloped regions. The storage system includes a caster having a wheel and a caster frame. The caster frame has a body, a bore provided therethrough for receiving the wheel, and at least two spaced-apart passages formed in the circumference of the body. |
136 |
Supporting rack structure |
US10308087 |
2002-12-03 |
US20040104189A1 |
2004-06-03 |
James
C. W.
Yu |
An improved collapsible supporting rack structure with its bearing strength reinforced, the structure is comprised of: a plurality of link sets with their links in pairs pivotally cross-linking with each another; a plurality of connecting seats connected each with more than one link, thereby the link sets connecting with the connecting seats form a supporting rack; the structure is characterized by that: the structure is provided further with at least a post set; each post set includes at least two mutually parallel posts respectively located at the two lateral sides of a link set, the post has on each of the two ends thereof a linking block; the linking block includes a post seat fixed onto the post and a slide block slipped over a neighboring link. When the supporting rack is stretched out, the posts are moved by sliding of the slide blocks on the links, and are engaged in corresponding ones of the upper and lower connecting seats and supported by them, thereby the capability of loading of it can be increased. |
137 |
Element for joining modules with magnetic anchorage for the construction of stable grid structures |
US10416968 |
2003-05-16 |
US20040043164A1 |
2004-03-04 |
Claudio
Vicentelli |
In an assembly of modules with magnetic anchorage for the construction of a grid structure, a joining element (11, 11nullnull 11nullnull) for connecting rigidly at least a first and a second elongated modules (3, 3nullnull, 3nullnull) of the grid structure, characterised in that it comprises: a body of the joining element (11, 11nullnull 11nullnull); at least a first and a second tubular projections (15, 15nullnull, 15nullnull) of said body for axial attachment of said first and respectively second elongated modules (3, 3nullnull, 3nullnull); and a housing (14, 33, 36) of said body for securing said body to a further module (1, 1null, 39) of said grid structure; said at least first and second tubular projections (15, 15nullnull, 15nullnull) being in direct communication with said housing (14, 33, 36) for contact of said further module (1, 1null, 39) to said at least first and second elongated modules (3, 3nullnull, 3nullnull). |
138 |
Modular merchandising display connector |
US09971966 |
2001-10-04 |
US06682255B2 |
2004-01-27 |
Joseph M. Battaglia; Stanley Hawkins; Reggie Stubblefield |
A connector is described comprising a longitudinally extending central portion, a plurality of planar walls, radially extending from the central portion, and a plurality of hammer-shaped members interposed between the walls, and radially extending from the central portion. An asymmetrical channel is defined between each of the walls and the members for retaining inserts. |
139 |
Strong, externally smooth structures |
US09442327 |
1999-11-17 |
US06481918B2 |
2002-11-19 |
Richard D. Remmick |
Components of and method for making a tube and fitting framework having panel recesses accepting structural panels in a plane tangent to the tubes. The tubes and fittings allow easy assembly of large structures. The panels secured within the panel recesses bear loads imposed on the structure and minimize torque at the fittings. The finished structure is streamlined, with flush junctions of all components. Alternative embodiments include panel recesses in angular or channeled shapes which act to secure the panels to the framework, and other panel securing devices which are externally invisible on the completed structure. Panel securing devices include screws, bolts, studs, pins, adhesives, welding and equivalents. Fittings are secured to tubes by connectors which may engage the interior of the tube in known ways, or by use of O-rings or rubber flanges. Tubes, fittings and panels may be made of any of a wide range of materials including metals, alloys, plastics, rubbers, wood, and composites. The panel recesses may engage the entire periphery of the panels, by traversing from tube to fitting around the entire periphery of the panel. |
140 |
Modular merchandising display connector |
US09971966 |
2001-10-04 |
US20020110408A1 |
2002-08-15 |
Joseph
M.
Battaglia; Stanley
Hawkins; Reggie
Stubblefield |
A connector is described comprising a longitudinally extending central portion, a plurality of planar walls, radially extending from the central portion, and a plurality of hammer-shaped members interposed between the walls, and radially extending from the central portion. An asymmetrical channel is defined between each of the walls and the members for retaining inserts. |