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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7316324 | Compact retractable towel bar An assemblage of mechanical components that provide support for hanging towels and for storing towels in a compact position for drying. The extension of the towel bar to an extended detented position provides sufficient clearance for hanging a towel. A modified keyh... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7255235 | Saddle hanging system A saddle hanging system efficiently supporting a saddle in various locations. The saddle hanging system includes a support member comprised of a support plate having a catch member and first handle attached at a first end and a second handle attached at a second end... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7237687 | Over the door hanger system A hinged hanging device adapted to be mounted over the top of a door. The device can be adjusted to extend outwardly from the surface of the door to provide a support for conventional hangers or to fold substantially flat against the door surface. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234603 | Swing-arm rack with drop-arm locking mechanism A swing-arm rack for storing and/or displaying hanging articles, the rack comprises a swing-arm that is pivotally attached by its upper terminus to a vertical support such that the swing-arm hangs substantially vertically in a folded configuration. The fixed terminu... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7225933 | Mounted storage device A mounted storage device includes a mount for mounting the device on a vertical surface. A load arm is supported on the mount and structured to support an object thereon. The load arm is movable between a load position for loading the object on the load arm and a st... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7195232 | Handrail and Bracket Assembly A handrail and bracket assembly includes a pair of brackets having two off-set channels that permit the hand rail to be positioned in an expanded or in-use position or a collapsed or stowed position. At least one mounting opening is provided in each bracket for secu... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7168575 | Ceiling mounted, adjustable motorcycle stabilizer A stabilizing device for supporting a motorcycle in a storage and transport position inside an enclosed trailer. A support frame is attached to the ceiling trusses of the trailer. A telescopic arm extends downward from the support frame to connect to a cross arm inc... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7150364 | Shelving The expandable shelf of the invention is formed of several telescoping tubular assemblies that are supported in parallel to one another between a pair of end plates. The tubular assemblies may be press fit into the end plates. The end plates are mounted to opposed w... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7134561 | Systems, devices and methods for clothing organization Systems, devices and methods for clothing organization include a first member, including a first hanger positioning portion, connectable to a second member. The two members may be movable between a first relative position and a second relative position, such as for ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7131616 | Collapsible hook with two magnets A hook for hanging articles is capable of holding the weight of a typical garment or knapsack while permitting the release of heavier objects. The hook has a base with two spaced-apart outwardly extending brackets and an arm pivotally mounted to and between the brac... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7118001 | Over door storage rack for cabinet doors A storage rack which hangs on the upper edge of a base cabinet door. A pair of hanger brackets fit closely on the door edge and are constructed to accommodate the plain edge of a flush mounted door or the stepped edge of a recessed cabinet door. Hooks on the inside ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7108140 | Article support rack for vehicle A transportable article support rack is disclosed. The transportable article support rack includes a hitch connector for releasable connecting the rack to a vehicle. The rack also includes a main column assembly pivotally mounted to the hitch connector, a support as... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7073760 | Support structure for spa speakers A speaker rack for use with spas including a first and second member with the second member comprising generally extending members. The first member is coupled to the generally extending members of the second member. This first member allows for support, helps an in... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7048131 | Open frame shelf assembly An open frame display shelf assembly formed of elongate parallel base rods to which are connected an array of rod beams arranged transversely to the base rods and bent upwardly to support forward and rearward wall-forming rods. The wall-forming rods are arranged to ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6929269 | Transportable saddle rack and equipment carrier A saddle rack for transporting one or more saddles includes a vertical frame attached to a base frame, where the base frame has an expandable portion that telescopes out from the vertical frame. Saddle arms for supporting saddles are pivotally connected to the front... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6886701 | Display apparatus having a structure for wall mounting A display apparatus having a display main body formed with a display part, further having a lower hinge part provided in a rear lower part of the display main body so as to tilt the display main body against an installation plane and a link assembly provided in a re... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6877621 | Storage cover apparatus The apparatus includes a frame having a base and two guide posts coupled to opposite ends of the base forming a U-shaped member. The base may be attached to a stock shelf with the U-shaped frame located on the front portion of the shelf. Moveably coupled to the guid... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6845870 | Towel rack Towel rack has a mounting bracket, a hanging rod assembly and a pivot pin. The mounting bracket has multiple limits defined on the mounting bracket. The hanging rod assembly is pivotally attached to the mounting bracket and is curved. When users use the towel rack, ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6789687 | Hook apparatus for hanging items from a fireplace mantel An apparatus for hanging items from a fireplace mantel or other elevated surface. The apparatus includes an elongated bar having a front edge and a rear edge, and at least one hook body detachably connected to the front edge of the elongated bar. Preferably, the elo... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6726036 | Hanging apparatus for hanging laundry and the like The invention relates to a hanging device (2), in particular for drying laundry articles or the like and/or for placing, in particular attaching and hanging, objects, including at least one holding device and at least one receiving element for receiving laund... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6691878 | Arm and brace system A dynamic system for elevating and bracing horizontal load bearing arms carried by one or more vertical members, singularly or in pairs. The arm and brace system of the present invention is adapted to allow a load to be raised to an elevated storage posit... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6648148 | Device for supporting a bicycle This invention relates to a device for storing a bicycle. The device includes a support including an anchor positioned on an anchor tube. The support further includes a base for mounting the device. The base includes a base tube. The anchor is swivel-moun... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6598753 | Foldable umbrella stand A foldable umbrella stand having two spaced apart upright posts with at least one grid frame and at least one water collecting tray pivotally connected to upper and lower ends of the upright posts. Connecting rods are provided on the lateral sides of the ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6554242 | Grade control apparatus of display set for tapestry A grade control apparatus of display set for tapestry. The apparatus includes at least two guide brackets attached to a wall; holding-down brackets for holding a display device, each having one end being pivotably connected to one end of the corresponding... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6464091 | Collapsible wall unit for clothes There is described a collapsible wall unit for clothes which has at least one frame unit which is of generally triangular shape and consists of a first plate portion, a rod portion, and a second plate portion. A rail can be positioned between the frame un... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6412423 | Sleeved hinge for a wall mounted ironing board A telescoping sleeved hinge for use in association with a wall mounted ironing board that allows the ironing board to pivot downward to a horizontal position where the sleeved hinge is fully retracted within itself in order to support the board, and alter... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6394287 | Golf club cleaning rack A multiple golf club cleaning aid rack for cleaning clubs, which is a vertically arrayed, rectangular fabric sheet reinforced with a plurality of horizontal metal strips in pockets and supporting a double row of clamps for holding golf clubs vertically. T... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6318684 | Flip-up valance for merchandising fixture A valance assembly (10) for a merchandising fixture (11) includes a bracket (15) positioned at both longitudinal ends of the valance assembly (10) and adapted to be connected to the fixture (11). An arm (16) is pivotally carried by each bracket (15), and ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6308843 | Foldable clothes-lines A foldable clothes-line having a pair of arms together with mounting brackets for fixing to supports. The arms comprise base sections which in use of the clothes-line engage in the brackets and line carriage sections disposed at right angles to the base s... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6302278 | Bicycle display rack A combination of a bicycle and a display rack therefor, the bicycle has a frame and a plurality of wheels on the frame. The rack having a frame, a mount portion of the frame arranged to be coupled to a ceiling of a building, a linkage having a hanger such... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6299000 | Golf club cleaning rack A multiple golf club cleaning aid device for mounting the clubs vertically, adapted to be mounted on a wall of a car wash establishment and the like, and foldable for portage.... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6269958 | Wall-mounted storage device A wall-mounted storage device for lifting and storing an object includes a stand adapted for mounting the device on the wall. An arm is pivotally connected to the stand and has an attachment for the object. An anchor member is also pivotally connected to ... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6244448 | Bathroom bracket free of installation The present invention relates to a bathroom bracket which mainly includes a rack and two supporting legs. The rack has a plurality of cross rods for holding clothes and hanging towels. The two supporting legs are formed in curved shape. Each of the two su... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6234329 | Display unit having a display element and a storage unit incorporating the same A storage and sales unit having a storage space and a display space and including a frame receivable of a display element and movable between a first position in which access to the storage space is prevented and a lockable second position enabling access... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6216882 | Retractable bicycle rack A bicycle rack includes an inner vertical bar and an outer vertical bar secured in generally parallel relation by one or more horizontal supports. At least one horizontal support is secured at one end to at least one wall support so that the vertical bars... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6216879 | Fold sown sorting pan A fold down sorting pan for providing a surface for sorting small objects. The fold down sorting pan includes a mounting portion adapted for mounting to a wall or countertop. A support arm is pivotally coupled to the mounting portion. A tube is coupled to... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6082552 | Wall-mounted storage device A wall-mounted storage device for lifting and storing an object includes a stand adapted for mounting the device on the wall. An arm is pivotally connected to the stand and has an attachment for the object. An anchor member is also pivotally connected to ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6065725 | Adjustable retaining bracket An adjustable retaining bracket for securing a display panel to a stationary object. The invention provides a retaining bracket having a latching arm, with a rounded nose, pivotally connected to the bracket. The latching arm engages a corresponding latchi... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6056131 | Fold away support including a plurality of boom members joined by flexible linking structure A fold away support having a top bracket and a bottom bracket that are attached to a wall. Pivotally connected to each of the brackets are a plurality of boom members, each having an upper and a lower arm. Flexible linking structure links adjacent boom me... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5927519 | Golf equipment support rack A wall-mounted rack, preferably made of wood, metal or plastic, for supporting golf bags and, optionally, other golf-related equipment is disclosed. The rack is made up of: 1) a backboard; to which is affixed at approximately a right angle, 2) a shelf, th... | 07/27/1999 |
