Bizarre Patents
A helium-filled sun shade for protecting individuals engaged in outdoor activities.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7182219 | Vending machine for dispensing items in small packages A coin-operated vending machine includes a magazine which stores small boxes or packages of items one on top of the next in columns or stacks arranged in a circumferential row thereof and a dispensing mechanism operable to effectively dispenses such small boxes or p... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7180702 | Data cartridges handler including a ring-shaped carousel and a picker within the inner periphery of the carousel A data cartridge handling apparatus comprises a ring-shaped carousel (40) rotatably mounted within a housing (22). Cartridge-accommodating cells (52) are angularly arranged about the carousel between an inner periphery (48) and an outer p... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7005778 | Apparatus for supplying power to a sensor An apparatus for supplying power, for example, to a sensor, has a passive piezoelectric transducer that can be deformed by a mechanical energy storage device. The transducer supplies a corresponding electrical voltage to operate the sensor. The piezoelectric transdu... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6973509 | Automatic frame identification, door status, and frame count detection system A system and method to automatically provide frame count, frame identification and status information to each frame within a modular, multi-frame tape library system. In the exemplary embodiment, signals are generated by each frame that have a delay value specific t... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6969130 | Enclosure for electronic devices An electronic device enclosure is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the enclosure includes a housing and at least one door pivotally connected to the housing, wherein the door is pivotally moveable between a closed position and an open position about a first p... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6968958 | Stackable and detachably coupled electronic device modules An apparatus comprises a first electronic device module that comprises a structural stackable rack component that is attached to and supports an electronic device. A second electronic device module that comprises a stackable rack component that is attached to and su... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6955268 | Merchandise display A modular display system for polyhedron shaped merchandise, such as DVD's, software, computer games, CD's and the like, and a method for manufacturing such a display. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises a plurality of individual pocket constraints config... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6508021 | Stackable storage unit Modular storage units are formed for small, household articles so that the units can be stacked vertically one atop another. Each unit is formed with a box supported from beneath by a stand for rotation relative to the stand about a central, vertical axis... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6502703 | Method and apparatus for storing and displaying electronic storage media A method and apparatus for storing and displaying electronic storage media includes a longitudinally extending rod and a storage media container adapted to receive the rod. A bore is provided in the storage media container through which the rod engages th... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6447078 | Container for storing disc-like storage media A container for storing disc-like storage media is disclosed. The container for storing disc-like storage media includes a back cover and a turntable. The back cover has a front opening. The turntable has a substantially planar front side and a fan-shaped... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6149019 | Modular library system (compact disc housing unit) A Modular Library System, compact disc holder comprises a main housing unit with a lower plate, an upper plate, a pair of opposing side walls, and a rear wall. In addition, the main housing includes an inner retractable plate. Mounted on the inner retract... | 11/21/2000 |
| 5813740 | Compact disk storage tower associated with a computer case The present invention discloses a compact disk storage tower structure that is associated with a front panel of a computer case to provide convenience in the retrieval of compact disks. The front panel according to the invention includes an opening of whi... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5755497 | Compact disk storage compartment of computer cases A compact disk storage compartment is mounted in a opening of a front panel of a computer case. The compartment exterior and front panel peripheral rims have engaging means. The compartment has a cover connected to a sliding base plate and a disk rack mou... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5697684 | Storage device for flat objects A storage device for flat objects includes a main body inform of a stack of overlying support members between a base and a cover. Each support member is formed by a tray for storing a flat object and a mounting part secured to the tray and swingably mount... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5651595 | Storage cabinet A storage cabinet for storing articles therein includes a stand having a base portion, and an upright pole extending upwardly along a longitudinal axis from the base portion. A housing of the storage cabinet has a top wall, a bottom wall in spaced and par... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5568873 | Height expandable rack for compact discs A height expandable rack for compact discs comprising a plurality of plates. A structure is for storing a plurality of the compact discs in a horizontal plane on each plate. A facility is for stacking the plates together in an interconnected manner in a l... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5547085 | Storage carousel for compact disc recording and the like Compact recording disc storage carousels each of which includes at least two circular platforms separated by fixed vertical pillars and having therebetween a pair of movable pillars each of which is so juxtaposed to a pair of said fixed pillars as to be c... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5531516 | Cabinet for compact disk containers A cabinet for compact disc containers including a stand provided with an upper plate and a lower plate and formed with a vertical slot, a plurality of holders each being a U-shaped member with a cross member and two legs each leg extending from an end of ... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5524976 | Cabinet for storing cassette tape containers A cabinet for storing cassette tape containers including a base provided with a center with a vertical axle having an annular groove engaged with a retainer ring, a rotating member having four radial legs each formed at an outer end with a conical through... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5511871 | Automatic library system with data cartridge carousel A data library system is disclosed, having a lightweight carousel featuring a system of guide blocks and springs to hold tape cartridges securely but permit their removal and replacement by bidirectional manipulators. The manipulators carry hinged hooks t... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5487599 | Storage cabinet for recorded media A storage cabinet for recorded media such as audio cassettes, compact discs, video tapes, etc. is formed by a plurality of identical modules. Each module includes top and bottom attachment devices for releasably joining together adjacent modules into a ve... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5456528 | Bidirectional manipulator for data cartridge carousel A bidirectional manipulator is disclosed for use in removal and replacement of data tape cartridges from the carousel of an automatic cartridge library system. The manipulators carry hinged hooks that can be used to push cartridges radially outward, or up... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5454485 | Access door apparatus for a magnetic tape library system or the like An improved access door for magnetic tape library systems and the like, including a pivotable cartridge-receiving receptacle for facilitating the insertion and removal of cartridges into and out of the system. The receptacle is pivotably mounted to be rot... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5449091 | Carousel apparatus for handling data storage cartridges An improved carousel apparatus for use in carousel-type magnetic tape library systems and the like, including a cylindrical magazine carried by a rotatable turntable. The turntable includes a sprocket wheel that is engaged by a drive belt or chain connect... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5415471 | Carousel-type magnetic tape library system An improved carousel-type magnetic tape library system including a pivotable cartridge-receiving door for facilitating the insertion and removal of cartridges into the system and a cylindrical magazine carried by a turntable rotatably mounted to a turntab... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5412521 | Gate mechanism for a data cartridge library system Gate mechanism for a data cartridge library system including an upstanding lever arm having a laterally extending tab formed at its upper end and a generally Z-shaped member extending from its lower end, the distal end segment of the Z-shaped member formi... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5346079 | Data storage media carousel A rotatable carousel for storing a variety of rear suspended data storage media holders. This carousel includes a base unit having a base member rotatably affixed thereto. A plurality of modular compartment units are securely stacked ont top of one anothe... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5286103 | Mobile cart for transporting tape cartridge storage packs and method therefore A carousel cart for efficiently transporting tape cartridge packs. A wheeled cart includes a rotatable housing unit. The housing unit includes a plurality of peripheral recesses. Engaging members extend angularly upward and outward from the rear wall of e... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5236258 | Tape cartridge data storage library system Tape cartridges are stored in guides within a plurality of open slots arrayed in a carousel which is mounted for rotation around a tape drive assembly. The cartridges are retrieved and returned with respect to their storage positions by a slider arm exten... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5158345 | Storage units for computer tape cassettes Computer tape cassette storage units store a number of computer tape cassette during periods of nonuse and are particularly adapted for use in an automated tape cassette archiving and retrieval system. The storage units include at least one shelf unit hav... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5127715 | Tape case A tape case has a hexagonal housing having a planar top surface provided with VELCRO and magnetic fasteners for attaching the housing to an interior ceiling of a motor vehicle. A rotary carousel is mounted on a piston rod for movement into and out of the ... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5090783 | Floppy disk storage assembly A storage box for computer diskettes has a base, an enclosed cover with a front access opening, and a rotatable wheel with dividers configured to provide constant width storage compartments for diskettes; the storage compartments are accessible upon rotat... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5031779 | Compact disk storage carousel A carousel for storing and displaying compact disk albums or cases comprises one or more reels rotatably mounted on a turntable base where the reels include a central core and a pair of parallel spaced-apart disks having sets of parallel ribs disposed at ... | 07/16/1991 |
| 5020043 | Electronic media storage apparatus A carousel like unit for the storage of floppy disks and other electronic media such as cassette tapes, compact disks, and video tapes. The storage unit rotates about a vertical axis and uses an indexer to select desired storage compartments.... | 05/28/1991 |
| 4844564 | Holder for tape cartridges A holder for tape cartridges having a housing divided by a partition to form an upper section and a lower section each of which has a plurality of compartments integrally formed therewith from a relatively rigid plastic material so that a tape cartridge m... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4826261 | Carrousel holder for computer disks A carrousel holder for computer disks has a circular stationary base plate having an upper surface with rotary wheels spaced about a circle. A bottom surface of a carrousel wheel has an annular track which is supported for rotation by the wheels. The carr... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4815795 | Holder for tape cartridges A truck having means for supporting a plurality of tape cartridge holders and used for transferring a plurality of tape cartridges is provided with rotatable means for supporting the tape cartridges holders so that the tape cartridges in the tape cartridg... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4802587 | Data diskette cartridge storage tray with resilient bumpers The bumper includes resilient material for forcing a cartridge positioned at rest in contact with the bumper away from the bumper in response to the cartridge momentarily being forced into the bumpder from its at-rest position; and a rigid ridge extending... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4789209 | Casing for storing therein a plurality of cassettes A casing for storing cassettes is provided with a plurality of adjacent slots for receiving a plurality of respective cassettes. A resilient bar is disposed adjacent the innermost end of each slot and is provided with a half-round intermediate portion whi... | 12/06/1988 |
| 4708408 | Home entertainment accessory organizer A device that will allow storage of remote control devices, for T.V.'s, cable boxes, VCR's and audio equipment, pencils, pens, pads and T.V. Guide. The device is of a rectangular design, composed of four walls and a bottom. The insides is comprised of sev... | 11/24/1987 |
