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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7316536 | Storage system with access control system The invention relates to a storage system (1) with a storage region (2, 3), in which storage material may be stored, with an access region (16), physically removed from the storage system, in which access to the storage material for deposition o... | 01/08/2008 |
| 6974038 | Modular rack for compact disks A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed wi... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6959822 | CD rack with CD holder having CD engaging projections A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed wi... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6955267 | Storage and display rack for DVDs A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of DVD boxes or containers in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed wi... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6915911 | CD rack with dual disc case holder A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed wi... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6905035 | Accessory organizer An apparatus can be used for organizing clothing accessories such as jewelry, neckties, scarves, and other items. The apparatus can hang from a closet rod and has a slidable track so that the items hanging from hooks attached to the slidable track can be easily acce... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6899234 | CD rack with hub to engage center opening of CD A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed wi... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6899232 | Bar code reader for a compact disc rack A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed wi... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6854815 | Carousel shelving unit A powered carousel shelving unit is configured to bring individual shelves to a standard handicap accessible height at a front access opening for viewing and selection of product on the shelves. Stationary guide tracks and complimentary tracking elements connected t... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6786338 | Modular rack for compact discs A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed wi... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6752277 | Product display system using radio frequency identification A system for the display and distribution of multiple product items, where the product items bear radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, and an RFID reader is associated in close proximity for maintaining effectively continuous inventory control. A product disp... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6729482 | Automated storage and retrieval system An automated parts storage and retrieval method is provided. The method includes a frame, a plurality of trays configured to hold a plurality of parts, and a movement method attached to the frame and arranged to move the plurality of trays in a serpentine pattern fo... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6543628 | Electrically cycling CD rack An electrically cycling CD rack comprising a base, two lateral plates, a gearing device and a lot of clamping seats, the base is perpendicularly connected with the two lateral plates, the gearing device is fixedly provided between the two lateral plates w... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6520347 | Rack for compact discs A motorized rack for holding the jewel cases or containers of CDs (or the CDs themselves) in a very compact manner includes a continuous loop formed of holders for the CD cases or other retainers which is driven by a pair of sprockets on which the holders... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6464088 | Modular rack for compact discs A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, ... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6119880 | Shelf carousel The shelf carousel comprises an upright support frame, guide tracks arranged on the support frame, shelves arranged for movement along the guide tracks, a shelf stabilizer track fixed adjacent the top end of the guide tracks, a shelf stabilizing member fi... | 09/19/2000 |
| 5984113 | Shoe storage system with a compact shoe pouch transport mechanism A shoe storage system for housing and organizing shoes. The system includes a compartment defined by a top wall, a bottom wall, a long open front, a long open back and long opposed side walls, and further includes a gear system disposed in the interior of... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5845788 | Bicycle storage and display system A bicycle storage and display system having a frame, a first chain mounted on a first side, and a second chain mounted on a second side of the frame. A plurality of sprockets rotatably support the first and second drive chains. The sprockets are arrayed t... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5788057 | Suspended storage apparatus An apparatus for the suspended storage of foodstuffs, particularly slabs of chocolate or the like, arranged on shelves (15) lying flat on trays (14) hanging from two parallel chains (12, 13) moving around a closed circuit that includes a supply run and a ... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5738225 | Device in which a bookrack moves vertically and horizontally A bookrack that moves vertically and horizontally is provided with a chain gear (56) of a reduction motor (55) that turns left or rights by the operation of switches (3, 4). Power is supplied to a rotary wheel (48) to turn an attachment double chain (44).... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5687858 | High-rise shelving In high-rise shelving, in the region of a feed or removal opening (2) there is disposed a collapsible table (7), to which a shelf-rack (5) can be temporarily transferred. The table (7) assumes, in addition to the supporting function, the function of an ac... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5431493 | Storage retrieval system A storage system for vertical and horizontal storage of hangered apparel includes first and second chains having inwardly directed pins. Rods for mounting on the pins include a first fixed end have a bore to mount on one pin and a second retractable end h... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5419523 | Roll support hanger The apparatus is a hanger for the ends of the axle of a roll of sheet goods such as carpeting. The hanger is a short "U" channel with a spindle attached across the top of the "U" and protruding out from one side. The spindle is used to substitute for the ... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5339968 | Vertical merchandise display carousel A vertically extending carousel for the display of clothing items and the like. The carousel provides cantilever supported, horizontally extending display racks on which the garments can be displayed. An access position at the bottom of the carousel inclu... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5211460 | Shoe closets A shoe closet comprises a compartment for the storage and retrieval of shoes, a number of shoe-plate modules on which shoes are placed, a conveyor assembly for carrying shoes to a desired position, and a driving unit for driving the conveyor assembly. The... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5207314 | Device for horizontally holding loading bases moving circulatively in vertical plane There is provided a device for conveying articles put on a loading base while horizontally holding the loading bases which are moving circulatively in a vertical plane by a single endless chain.... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5183162 | Mobile mount system A mount system for a bicycle or other object of similar characteristics is disclosed. A bicycle is secured in a mount that is attached to a motor-driven band within a track. The mounted bicycle is moved along the track when the motor drives the band.... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5092730 | Apparatus for feeding packaging machines with stacks of sheet material The apparatus for feeding packaging machines with stacks of sheet material includes a trolley-like support provided with a vertically arranged rotatable belt having orthogonally connected thereto a plurality of pairs of support walls which define an accom... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5086935 | Dispensing rack with movably positionable hangers A merchandise storing and dispensing rack means comprising a frame, shroud means, and an endless merchandise display supporting belt trained about toothed drive and idler rollers, each of which is journaled for rotation about generally parallelly arranged... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5040689 | Rotating filing cabinet Rotating filing cabinets consisting of multiple drawers with the drawers being attached to a chain and sprocket arrangement which is power activated with the drawers being able to rotate in a substantially vertical loop enabling the operator to activate t... | 08/20/1991 |
| 4767167 | Rotary storage and suspension apparatus A rotary storage and suspension apparatus (10) comprising a cabinet unit (11) containing a rotary unit (13) provided with support means (14) for releasably engaging and suspending a plurality of container units (15).... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4742924 | Article-supporting web-forming unit Each web-forming unit is configured to snap into an identical adjacent unit so that a plurality thereof form a web which flexes at the joints. Each unit has an article-supporting arm thereon upon which a long, narrow item may be hung and displayed. The we... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4676560 | Circulating rack The present invention provides a circulating rack having an electric drive which can be pivoted, to a limited degree, in opposed directions dependent upon the transmitted torque of the electric drive. The drive is mounted on a pivotal rocker element which... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4650264 | Control system for vertical storage equipment A control system for vertical storage equipment requires only two sensing devices, in combination with a microprocessor controller, for positioning a selected article carrier at a specified work station. One sensor senses a reference mark having a direct ... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4629383 | Vertically stackable luggage cart vending machine A luggage cart dispensing machine having a vertically oriented rotatable conveyor assembly which defines a path for the movement of the luggage carts, a series of pivotally attached vanes extending from the conveyor assembly, the vanes forming an interloc... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4618932 | Control device for at least two circulating shelving systems In facilities having several systems of circulating shelving, because of the multiplicity of parts to be stored the regular use of a data processing system is required. For controlling the systems of circulating shelving by means of the data processing sy... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4314647 | Storage and display elevator The storage and display elevator includes a series of movable shelves or platforms suspended from a pair of continuous chains, with the chains extending about upper and lower pairs of sprocket wheels. At least one upper guide sprocket is rotatably support... | 02/09/1982 |
