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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172098 | Modular rack assembly An end support unit for supporting the ends of at least one front and one rear cross beam including: a front support post having a column of slots along its length for receiving at least one slot engaging member of the front cross beam; a rear support post having a ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8141724 | Double sided bin holder assembly A double sided bin holder assembly comprises four upstanding posts and at least one horizontal H-shaped frame including two spaced apart parallel side bars and at least one middle bar connected between the side bars. A collar is positioned at each end of the side ba... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8025165 | Document storage rack conversion apparatus A rack conversion system mounts to an existing storage rack and includes lateral tracks for side to side movement of forward bins and longitudinal tracks for front to rear movement of rear bins. The bins are sized to efficiently store a particular item, for example,... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7828161 | Bases for storage rack trusses A reinforced rack truss base to protect against damage to a rack truss storage system is provided. ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7753220 | Reinforced and bolted rack truss A rack truss for use in forming shelf-type storage racks which may be assembled at the site using bolts and/or which includes reinforcement at the lower level of the rack truss. ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7748546 | Reinforced and bolted rack truss A rack truss for use in forming shelf-type storage racks which may be assembled at the site using bolts and/or which includes reinforcement at the lower level of the rack truss. ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7726496 | Shipping and storage system Shipping and storage systems convertible between containers and racks are provided. Collapsible shipping and storage systems are provided, which include pallets with novel locking mechanisms. An embodiment includes a first pallet having an interface fitting and a lo... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7401429 | Shelving system carrying a point of purchase display rack with improved graphic panels In a point of purchase display having an integral graphic panel metallic supporting frame for an H-frame shelving system, retrofit pliant graphic panels are provided that may be quickly installed and remain firmly secured but may be quickly detached from the support... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7367610 | Method and apparatus for assembling a component to a panel A component is adapted for assembly to a panel at a desired location. The component includes a body and at least one fastener threadingly received in the body, the fastener having a head and a threaded shaft, the head extending outwardly from the body a predetermine... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7363875 | Overload indicator for a load supporting apparatus An overload indicator for a load supporting apparatus is arranged to bend during overloading of the apparatus, thereby visually indicating the overload to a user or observer. The indicator features a longitudinal member having a U-shaped cross section defining one c... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7334692 | Modular shelving system A modular stand-alone shelving system comprising left and right vertical support members, each having front and rear corner posts connected by a welded grid of horizontal and vertical rods. A plurality of shelves formed of sheet metal are disposed between the vertic... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7314143 | Adjustable shelving system An adjustable shelving storage system having support arms with a unique bracket for releasable attachment to side rail uprights. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7219809 | Relay rack A relay rack includes a base including first and second base brackets. Each base bracket has a vertical base flange attached integrally to a horizontal base flange. First and second support brackets are connected to each base bracket. Each support bracket has a sing... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217058 | Connection device for connecting mounting rails A connection device for connecting mounting rails (2,3,4) in a double-T joint includes an intermediate member (11) having two, extending substantially parallel to each other, legs (12) and a connection section (13), connecting the two leg... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7191907 | Adjustable safety net system A safety net system is configured for mounting to a rack having a pair of spaced apart upstanding posts, in which the upstanding posts have open tops and holes formed in side walls thereof. The safety net system includes a pair of spaced apart uprights, upper and lo... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7191908 | Rack with uprights and girders with couplers facing the uprights, and system and method for producing same A rack comprises two upright elements and a girder element, wherein the girder element extends between the two upright elements and comprises couplers, wherein the upright element or the coupler is provided with at least one coupling cam, whilst the other is provide... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182211 | Universal rack The present invention discloses a universal rack, comprises a plurality of upright posts and a plurality of cross bars securely joined together via one-way connecting pieces, two-way connecting pieces and three-way connecting pieces. The universal rack of the presen... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7137517 | Post in post product packaging and display structure tray system A post in post structure comprising a short inner post segment and a pair of hollow outer posts slipped over either end of the inner post segment and affixed to the inner post segment. The post in post structure is particularly suitable for use with a product packag... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134558 | Universal rack mountable shelf Equipment is supported within a rack system regardless of the design of the rack system using a base of a support that includes a surface capable of supporting the equipment and reducing unintended movement of the equipment. Brackets capable of being securely attach... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128225 | Cargo rack A cargo rack utilizing a structural beam in the form of three embodiments, two of the embodiments comprising a rib, one of which includes a recessed flange and a horizontal return flange, the other includes a standard angled flange and an angled return flange, the t... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7124903 | Offset base storage rack assembly A storage rack assembly includes a base detachably secured to the storage rack. The base has a recessed bottom portion closest to the aisle to protect the front legs from accidentally being hit by a forklift truck. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7104514 | Post protector A barrier for protecting a post, or similar vertical column secured to the floor. The barrier being formed to provide an interior enclosure and to be spaced away from the post when positioned around the post. The barrier having structure entirely interior thereto fo... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7066342 | Modular packaging system for shipping and displaying palletized retail products A modular packaging system for shipping and displaying palletized products comprising vertically stacked trays for holding the products, formed tubular spacer sleeves located over openings in each tray such that their hollow interiors communicate with the openings, ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059573 | Offset bracket A material-rack system comprises an offset safety netting, a perimeter cable suspension system for the netting, offset brackets to anchor the perimeter cable suspension system away by adjustable amounts, and vertical extension posts that bolt to the face of the uppe... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7060009 | Bicycle roller balance device Stationary bicycle riding on conventional bicycle rollers is enhanced and rendered safer by the use of this Bicycle Roller Balance Device. The sought after balancing characteristics of roller riding are unaffected; the rider enjoys complete freedom of movement withi... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055704 | Lightweight, structurally integral, and strong composite rack shelving Lightweight, structurally integral, and strong composite rack shelving that includes a shelf. The shelf includes a honeycomb core sandwiched between an upper skin and a lower skin so as to form a composite structure that is lightweight and strong. The shelf has a pl... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7014155 | Method and apparatus for mounting panels in electrical cabinets In a cabinet having vertically extending side members (5) forming part of a chassis of the cabinet, panel mounts (1), also to extend vertically in the cabinet and to have panels mounted thereupon, are mountable to the side members (5) by integra... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7007815 | Pallet rack with camber beams 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 carr... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6988704 | Base frame for use with a base station in mobile communication A base frame (2) for use with a base station in mobile communication (aerial, operating cabinet) comprising a first and second cross arm (3, 4), frictionally connected or clamped, and adjustably connected by means of stays (11, 12, 13, 14) to a ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6978906 | Modular rack conversion apparatus and method Some embodiments of the present invention provide structure that can be installed within a warehouse-type rack to convert the rack for use as a merchandise and display rack. In this manner, warehouse-type racks can be provided with a greater degree of adjustability ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6976557 | Toeboard system for scaffolding A toeboard for a raised working platform advantageously cooperates with known construction systems to simplify securement and allow efficient setup. Each toeboard has connectors at either end of an elongate body member. Each connector has two fingers extending in a ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6974276 | Connecting part for mounting rails A connecting part for attachment on a mounting rail has a fastening part with an at least approximately rectangular cross-section. The fastening part has legs and surrounds when mounted a mounting rail on all sides by having a matching cross-section formed by the le... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6938868 | Method and apparatus for supporting a thin, rigid panel A support arm apparatus and method for stabilizing an outward, distal portion of a thin, rigid panel attached at an inward, vertical edge opposite the outward, distal portion to a fixed vertical surface, comprising a support bar having externally threaded first and ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6920990 | Column protector A protector for an upright column of a product storage rack has a V-shaped body with flat side walls joined to a convex curved vertical apex section. Pairs of studs cooperate with keyhole slots in the column to releasably mount the protector on the column. A releasa... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6866154 | Tool-less attachment bracket A system and method for tool-lessly attaching a rack slide assembly to a rack. A mounting bracket includes a bracket member with an interface end and an attachment end. The bracket member includes a locating hook extending from an upper portion of the interface end ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6776298 | Front beam and tension rod arrangement for push back rack storage system A beam and tension rod arrangement is for use with a push back storage rack system. A front beam extends between two front vertical uprights across the loading position of one or more cart lanes. An interior structural cross support extends between two interior vert... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6742664 | Building system for support device for goods carriers Construction system for providing load support in the transportation of goods in containers having a floor and a ceiling. The system includes at least one supporting beam and at least two telescopic bar organs, each having a first end disposed on the floor of the co... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6739463 | Modular rack conversion apparatus and method Some embodiments of the present invention provide structure that can be installed within a warehouse-type rack to convert the rack for use as a merchandise and display rack. In this manner, warehouse-type racks can be provided with a greater degree of adjustability ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6722512 | Cargo shield A cargo shield assembly having rigid members mountable to the vertical uprights of a pallet rack. The assembly having a wire mesh panel movable in a vertical direction. The panels are connected to rods extending along the lateral ends of the panel, and the rods are ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6688712 | Detachable frame for coil removal A modular unit forming a part of an air handling system unit being arranged to support a heat exchanger coil therein. The unit contains a three dimensional framework that includes one longitudinally extended beam that is removably connected at each end to... | 02/10/2004 |
