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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186282 | Adjustable height table A table includes a base and a plurality of legs supporting the base. The base is vertically adjustable relative to each of the legs and relative to a support surface, upon which the legs are configured to rest. ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8042477 | Shelving system with stabilizing brackets and method of assembly A shelving system includes one or more shelving units. Each shelving unit has posts each post having one or more indents, connectors with slots for mounting the post and one or more shelves. Each shelf has protrusions on a periphery to insert into one of the connect... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7568436 | Adjustable multi-component conical corner structure for shelving A shelving system comprises a plurality of upright support posts, a shelf having multiple corners and adjustable multi-component corner structure at each corner of the shelf for connecting the shelf to the posts. Each corner structure includes a base segment movably... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7429142 | Tray plug The invention relates to a tray plug that includes a base portion; a plurality of towers extending upwardly away from the base portion; a secondary base portion contiguous with the underside of the base portion; and a means for securing the plug to a display structu... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7040835 | Support system A support system that can be assembled and disassembled quickly and easily to allow easy mobility and compact storage. The support system comprises of a supported member and a supporting member. The supported member defines two holes that will engage the engagement ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6767019 | Ergonomic utility cart A versatile and ergonomic utility cart is provided. The utility cart can be constructed to various heights, depending upon the length of support posts secured between a top and bottom shelf. The cart can be any shape or design: triangular; rectangular; octagonal and... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6726040 | Sectional rack with drawers A sectional rack that can be assembled without using any tool and type of fastener includes oblong-sectioned vertical posts having horizontal slots symmetrically provided on two opposite sides, and externally, gradually, downwardly expanding connecting members adapt... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6626605 | Pole connector assembly and method for racks and shelving Several embodiments of the present invention provide a pole connector assembly for connecting adjacent pole sections in order to construct a pole. Preferably, these pole connector assemblies have two inserts connected together by a fastener. Each of the t... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6364139 | Two-part shelf-holder for sectional rack A two-part shelf-holder for supporting shelves on connecting members fixed around vertical posts of a sectional rack. The shelf-holder includes a fixed part fixedly connected at one end to a corner of the shelf and a movable part pivotally connected at on... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6357611 | Sectional rack A sectional rack is constructed from multiple vertical supporting posts, horizontal shelves and connecting members. The supporting posts have a non-round cross section and the shelves have short sleeves provided at every corner thereof. Each supporting po... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6334456 | Multi-level portable housing structure A large multi-level tent that has an interior divided into two levels. The tent is a 3/4 sphere that is supported by shaped tubes, a set of braces, and a top band. The platform has polyvinylchloride (PVC) posts to secure the platform to the ground. Each p... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6318572 | Multifunctional knockdown rack structure The present invention discloses a multifunctional knockdown rack structure, mainly comprising a main shaft and a plurality of inserting members, wherein the main shaft forms by stamping a plurality of ring edges at many sections on the surface of the tube... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6311856 | Display stand module A display stand assembly comprising a plurality of display stand modules joined together. Each display stand module comprises an upper and lower base or spanner having a plurality of spanner members generally bisecting each other medially. A plurality of ... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6286694 | Display stand and shelf assembly A display stand including a plurality of vertical uprights defining a plurality of holes. Four vertical uprights are joined together and a shelf is attached thereto with a first set of clips fixedly attached to a first end of the shelf and a second set of... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6257426 | Shelf engagement mechanism A shelf engagement mechanism includes supports, taper sleeves, shelves, and rings. A plurality of annular engagement grooves are formed on a surface of each support and are arranged at predetermined longitudinal intervals. Each taper sleeve has a projecti... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6253933 | Shelving rack A rack with adjustable shelving may be assembled and disassembled through the engagement of plural locating pieces along the length of support rods and the securing of each locating piece to the rod by a holding piece which also has at least one retaining... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6250594 | Device for height adjustment of panels A device to adjust the height of panels, more particularly, the height of working tables includes at least one console (12) which is mounted to a stand and fitted with at least two vertical translational lifting elements (14). A lid or cover (13) is screw... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6247770 | Furniture construction Specially designed articles of furniture for use in conference and office settings which include a plurality of uniquely configured supporting legs, one or more article support structures disposed centrally of the supporting legs and a novel connector mem... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6238758 | Flexible plate device A flexible plate device has a plastic plate and two connection bars. Two sets of spaced linear grooves are formed on two ends of the plastic plate. Each of the connection bars is disposed on the respective end of the plastic plate and enclosed by the resp... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6220464 | Modular display stand assembly A display stand assembly comprising a plurality of display stand modules joined together. Each display stand module comprises an upper and lower base or spanner having a plurality of spanner members generally bisecting each other medially. A plurality of ... | 04/24/2001 |
| 5894942 | Gravity feed flow-rack apparatus A gravity-feed flow rack apparatus for multiple articles with rack modules arranged vertically. The rack apparatus include main module, front and rear auxiliary modules having article conveyance skid rails, insert joint for joining said modules, tiltable ... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5695081 | Uniform shelving system A modular shelving system which can be easily assembled and disassembled is disclosed. The system comprises: (1) vertical posts; (2) horizontal beams; (3) side horizontal braces; (4) connectors capable of being mounted on the vertical posts and having 1-4... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5644993 | Adjustable shelving unit There is provided an adjustable shelving device that is safe and easy to use. The shelving device has a frame, a plurality of shelves, a means for attaching the shelves, support bars and a means for linking more than one shelving device together. Each upr... | 07/08/1997 |
| 4593826 | Display rack with improved shelf mounts A display rack in which a plurality of shelves are mounted at desired locations along vertical corner posts by wedge lock elements. Each wedge lock element comprises a two-piece, wedge-shaped insert having outwardly extending projections which are adapted... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4501369 | Merchandise display means A merchandise display assembly has a frame with two upright support stems, and a number of trays each with tubular portions on opposite sides which engage the stems in a manner which allows vertical adjustment of the trays. The assembly also includes wire... | 02/26/1985 |
| 4079678 | Shelving system The invention relates to a shelving system which has at least two elongated corner posts, each post being adapted to assume a vertically upright position and each post being horizontally spaced from the other posts. The system also includes at least one s... | 03/21/1978 |
| 3964810 | Modular shelf and cabinet system The invention relates to a shelf and cabinet system of modular construction, arranged such that, with a few standard components, display shelving, storage cabinets and the like, may be assembled quickly and easily and in a wide variety of configurations. ... | 06/22/1976 |
