161 |
System for tire storage, retrieval, and inventory management |
US15087849 |
2016-03-31 |
US09466047B1 |
2016-10-11 |
Thomas J. Allen |
A storage array includes one or more tier including a plurality of roller pairs and at least one motor for spinning each roller pair. Plates are positioned between each roller pair. A horizontal nudger is positioned above each plate moves tires horizontally within the storage array. A tire is moved longitudinally within the storage array by causing a roller pair bearing the tire to spin followed by lifting the plate below the tire, thereby causing the tire to roll forward or backward within the storage array. A controller coupled to actuators for the plates and the horizontal nudger invokes movement of tires in and out of the storage array and within the storage array according to a storage, retrieval, and inventory management program. Tires may include electronically readable chips that are detected by sensors at a front edge of the storage array that are coupled to the controller. |
162 |
Adjustable wheel rack |
US14098074 |
2013-12-05 |
US09174829B2 |
2015-11-03 |
William Shaw |
In one embodiment, a wheel rack includes a locking frame plate having a first L-shaped plate, a second L-shaped plate, and a stopper plate. A ball seat is fixed to the locking frame plate, and a rod has a first end with a sphere attached thereto. The locking frame plate is configured to be fixed to a jamb of a vehicle lift. In another embodiment, a wheel rack includes a locking frame plate having a first L-shaped plate, a second L-shaped plate, and a stopper plate. A ball seat is fixed to the locking frame plate. The wheel rack also includes a locking seat and a rod that has an end with a sphere attached thereto. The locking frame plate is configured to be fixed to a jamb of a vehicle lift. |
163 |
Display apparatus |
US13490370 |
2012-06-06 |
US09004296B2 |
2015-04-14 |
Justin Huntington; Randal Huntington |
The present invention relates generally to a display apparatus. More specifically, the invention relates to an apparatus that displays large items, such as bicycles, safely and in a manner that enhances sales experience. The present invention also relates to associated kits and packages. |
164 |
Portable on-tread tire rack |
US13248623 |
2011-09-29 |
US08955700B2 |
2015-02-17 |
Scott Barber; Mark King; David Shaffstall |
A tire rack includes a base having a plurality of apertures in a bottom surface, and a plurality of posts extending from a top surface of the base. Each of the plurality of posts has a reduced diameter portion having dimensions corresponding to the apertures in the bottom surface of the base. The tire rack further includes a plurality of side bars. Each side bar extending between two of the plurality of posts, and each side bar having a plurality of apertures. The tire rack also has a plurality of crossbars. Each crossbar extends between two of the plurality of side bars, wherein each crossbar has a first end removably received in an aperture of a first side bar and a second end removably received in an aperture of a second side bar. The plurality of crossbars are configured to receive a plurality of tires in an upright position. |
165 |
Bicycle parking apparatus |
US13694718 |
2012-12-27 |
US08944258B2 |
2015-02-03 |
Fu-Sheng Chiu |
An improved bicycle parking structure is disclosed, including a parking base having a third tubular shaft and a pair of second tubular shafts, a pair of tubular shaft jackets; featuring a first tubular shaft having a tubular space adapted for extensible and collapsible movement of a second tubular shaft, a tubular shaft jacket disposed underneath a tubular shaft opening of the first tubular shaft, wherein outer diameter of an end of the jacket is slightly larger than outer diameter of first tubular shaft, outer diameter of a connector of another end occurs to match inner diameter of tubular shaft opening. Said connector is coupled to the inner wall of the tubular shaft opening, so the second tubular shaft can be locked into an expanded portion of an end of the second tubular shaft when inserted into tubular shaft opening, to therefore effectively reduce second tubular shaft length for space conservation. |
166 |
Bicycle parking apparatus |
US13694718 |
2012-12-27 |
US20140183147A1 |
2014-07-03 |
FU-SHENG CHIU |
An improved bicycle parking structure is disclosed, including a parking base having a third tubular shaft and a pair of second tubular shafts, a pair of tubular shaft jackets; featuring a first tubular shaft having a tubular space adapted for extensible and collapsible movement of a second tubular shaft, a tubular shaft jacket disposed underneath a tubular shaft opening of the first tubular shaft, wherein outer diameter of an end of the jacket is slightly larger than outer diameter of first tubular shaft, outer diameter of a connector of another end occurs to match inner diameter of tubular shaft opening. Said connector is coupled to the inner wall of the tubular shaft opening, so the second tubular shaft can be locked into an expanded portion of an end of the second tubular shaft when inserted into tubular shaft opening, to therefore effectively reduce second tubular shaft length for space conservation. |
167 |
TIRE WORK STAND |
US13625173 |
2012-09-24 |
US20140084530A1 |
2014-03-27 |
Dennis D. HODGES; Zachary Alexander Merrill |
A tire work stand comprises a frame for supporting the work stand on a ground surface and for attaching a set of components to the tire work stand. A plurality of rollers is attached to the frame to support a tire above the ground surface and to permit rotation of a tire during inspection of the tire. A ramp is configured to have a first ramp end capable of extending from the ground surface and a second ramp end extending to a position proximal to the frame. A bridge is configured to have a first bridge end extending from the second ramp end and a second bridge end extending to a position proximal to a surface of at least one of the rollers, wherein the bridge acts to inhibit rotation of the roller during loading of the tire and further permits rotation of the tire after the tire has been loaded on the tire work stand. |
168 |
DISPLAY CASE FOR AUTOMOBILE TIRE RIMS AND RELATED METHODS |
US13566449 |
2012-08-03 |
US20130193817A1 |
2013-08-01 |
Patrick W. Bach; William D. Bach |
Display cases for displaying one or more automobile tire rims and related methods are provided. The display case can include a frame and at least one set of rollers disposed on the frame. The set of rollers can include at least one driver roller that is rotatable by a driver. The rollers of the set of rollers are positionable at a distance relative to each other to support a tire rim on the rollers within the housing so that the tire rim is rotatable upon the rotation of the at least one driver roller. |
169 |
PORTABLE ON-TREAD TIRE RACK |
US13248623 |
2011-09-29 |
US20120074084A1 |
2012-03-29 |
Scott BARBER; Mark KING; David SHAFFSTALL |
A tire rack includes a base having a plurality of apertures in a bottom surface, and a plurality of posts extending from a top surface of the base. Each of the plurality of posts has a reduced diameter portion having dimensions corresponding to the apertures in the bottom surface of the base. The tire rack further includes a plurality of side bars. Each side bar extending between two of the plurality of posts, and each side bar having a plurality of apertures. The tire rack also has a plurality of crossbars. Each crossbar extends between two of the plurality of side bars, wherein each crossbar has a first end removably received in an aperture of a first side bar and a second end removably received in an aperture of a second side bar. The plurality of crossbars are configured to receive a plurality of tires in an upright position. |
170 |
Wheel Storage Rack |
US12130425 |
2008-05-30 |
US20080296239A1 |
2008-12-04 |
Daniel S. Hurd |
A wheel storage rack for storing wheels when not in use includes a vertically extending central post with arms extending from the central post. The arms support receivers for attaching wheel mounts. Each wheel mount is removably attachable to a wheel. The wheel mount has a hub for attaching to the inside surface of a wheel. A lug bolt passes through a lug hole in the wheel to secure the wheel to the hub, and a mounting post extends from the wheel mount in a direction opposite the hub. The mounting post is inserted into the receiver to mount the wheel to the storage rack. |
171 |
Rolling storage rack system |
US10824646 |
2004-04-15 |
US07413091B2 |
2008-08-19 |
Krystal Krull |
Attached to an upper end or rear sidewall of each of a plurality of movable racks is a hollow tube mounted on a rectangular plate in two places on each rack. Passing through the hollow tubes of each of the plurality of movable racks is a solid rod having a diameter of one to two inches. The solid rod is anchored at opposite ends on two stationary or fixed racks to facilitate sliding of the plurality of racks across a floor. No special equipment is required to maximize floor space for storage of tires. |
172 |
Tire storage system |
US10788722 |
2004-02-27 |
US07178669B2 |
2007-02-20 |
Yvette S. Atkinson; Simon J. Atkinson; Stevens Sanchez; Suzanne Sanchez |
A tire storage system is disclosed, for securely storing one or more tires. The tire storage system consists of two identical tire caps and a connecting spacer. One of the tire caps is placed horizontally on a flat surface. The used tire is placed upon one of the tire caps, such that part of the tire cap extends upward through the opening of the tire. The spacer is securely affixed to the tire cap, and generally fills the rest of the tire opening. The other tire cap is placed horizontally over the tire and is also secured to the spacer. The tire storage system seals the inside of the tire from outside access, so as to prevent mosquito breeding and infestation. The tire storage system can be used to stack multiple tires of different sizes, for efficient storage, and can be recycled with the tire at a later time. The tire storage system can be made from or treated with fire-retardant materials, to inhibit unwanted fires. |
173 |
Toy wheel display case |
US11170607 |
2005-06-28 |
US20060289317A1 |
2006-12-28 |
Brendon Vetuskey; Dominic Laurienzo; Tam Pong |
A toy wheel display case is described. The display case includes a housing having side walls, a back wall, and a detachably attachable front wall. At least one of the walls is formed of a clear material, thereby allowing a user to see through the wall and into an interior of the display case. A protrusion is centrally positioned on the back wall and extends into the housing. The protrusion is configured to allow for placement of a toy wheel, whereby a user may position the toy wheel onto the protrusion and encase the toy wheel within the housing. When placed upon the protrusion, the entire weight of the toy wheel is supported by the protrusion with no point of the wheel's tire touching the housing. |
174 |
Suspension device for displaying wheel rims |
US09755065 |
2001-01-08 |
US20020088912A1 |
2002-07-11 |
Li
Chih
Yu |
A suspension device for displaying wheel rims comprising a seat body mounted onto a wall and a suspension peg being provided on the surface of the seat body, the suspension having a neck portion with an external end connected to an extended head portion, and a suspension element having a base board being provided with a fastening slot having an extended slot portion at the bottom section of the fastening slot correspondingly fastened to the suspension peg of the seat body so as to securely fasten to the seat body, a hooking arm being extended horizontally from the base board and a carrier board being protruded from the base board, thereby the hook section of the suspension device and the carrier board suspend the protruded edge of the top end of the wheel rim, and the suspension device is correspondingly fastened to the seat body so that the wheel rim can be securely mounted to the seat body for displaying. |
175 |
Integrated vehicle display system |
US711164 |
1996-09-09 |
US6062396A |
2000-05-16 |
Donald H. Eason |
A system for conveniently storing a wheel, tire or similar object. The invention allows a user to easily insert such an object into a support stand and establish a three point support of the object. Furthermore, the system has an actuation feature that allows a support stand to be easily and compactly configured for storage and shipment. The system uses a rotating support surface to establish contact with a wheel, tire or other similar object. In this fashion, a normal force can be exerted against the object while the support surface is free to turn. This allows an object with a rough surface area to be positioned by the force while not allowing the rough surface area to effect such positioning. A mechanism accommodates tires of different sizes, thereby allowing tires to be positioned on support settings unique to each sized tire. A self adjusting feature allows the movement arm to move in response to the tire size, thereby establishing the appropriate settings. A rotating support is disclosed that provides greater flexibility to a support stand in interfacing with tires of rough surface areas by preventing those surface areas from interfering with the support establishment process. |
176 |
Storage rack apparatus |
US419369 |
1995-04-10 |
US5671850A |
1997-09-30 |
Donald C. Basala |
A storage rack apparatus is configured to be mounted on a wall for holding articles. The storage rack apparatus includes a back frame section configured to be rigidly coupled to the wall, and a bottom frame section pivotably coupled to the back frame section. The bottom frame section includes a first support member and a second support member spaced apart from the first support member for holding the articles therebetween when the bottom section is in an upwardly pivoted storage position. The apparatus also includes a loading bar coupled to the bottom frame section. The loading bar includes a frame member extending generally parallel to the first and second support members of the bottom section for holding the articles in a downwardly pivoted loading and unloading position. The apparatus further includes at least one spring assist assembly coupled between the back frame section and the bottom frame section to assist pivotable movement of the bottom frame section and the loading bar relative to the back frame section. |
177 |
Aircraft tire storage and inspection rack |
US542778 |
1995-10-13 |
US5626241A |
1997-05-06 |
Peter B. Holden |
A storage and inspection rack for wheel and tire assemblies. The inspection rack includes an exterior tubular metal framework, a removable fire retardant protective cover and roller carriage assemblies. The frame provides a plurality of individual bays. Each bay houses a roller carriage assembly for easy loading and unloading of the wheel and tire assembly which stand upright therein. |
178 |
Wheel retaining device |
US444308 |
1995-05-18 |
US5586649A |
1996-12-24 |
Louis Hsiao |
A wheel retaining device for retaining a plurality of replacement wheels. The wheel retaining device includes an elongate body dimensioned for insertion through apertures formed in the wheels and a retainer positioned proximate at least one of the opposite ends of the elongate body for retaining the wheels on the elongate body. The wheel retaining device further includes a display member for supporting the elongate body on a display. |
179 |
Motorcycle security stand |
US110221 |
1993-08-23 |
US5301817A |
1994-04-12 |
Scott G. Merritt |
A stand which is to be placed on a supportive surface which is to engage in a supporting manner with the front wheel of a motorcycle. The stand is to support the motorcycle in its normal upright position. The stand includes a backbone member within which the front wheel of the motorcycle is to be cradled in a closely conforming manner. Associated with the backbone member is a right side support and a left side support which are located in a facing relationship with the backbone member located there between. Both the right side support and the left side support are adjustably mounted on the backbone member so as to vary the spacing between the supports so as to accommodate different sizes of tires of motorcycles. |
180 |
Motorcycle cleaning aid |
US394230 |
1989-08-15 |
US5069348A |
1991-12-03 |
Edward A. Long |
A wheel tool is disclosed to aid in the cleaning or repair of a wheel of a vehicle, particularly two- or three-wheel vehicles, and includes a wheel support on which the wheel of a vehicle is to rest and permitting the free rotation of the wheel without moving the vehicle, and a side support set at an adjustable obtuse angle to the wheel support so that the side support engages the side portion of the wheel which is on the wheel support to further support the wheel, the side support also permitting the free rotation of the wheel without moving the vehicle. |