Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
211045000 | Paper or textile sheet type | 36 |
20090090682 | CLIP STYLE ARTICLE HOLDER - An article holder is provided for supporting a sheet of material on a vertical surface. The article holder includes a backing plate connectable to the vertical surface and a clip operatively connected to the backing plate. The clip includes a face plate and an upper wall interconnecting the upper edge of the face plate and the upper edge of the backing plate. A retaining leg extends from the lower edge of the face plate. The retaining leg moveable between a closed position wherein the terminal end of the retaining leg engages the inner surface of the backing plate and an open position wherein the retaining leg is spaced from the inner surface of the backing plate. The inner surface of the backing plate, the inner surface of the face plate and the inner surface of the upper wall define a cavity for receiving a portion of the sheet. | 04-09-2009 |
20090107934 | Mobile Carpet Display System - A mobile system for the display of multiple carpet samples in a concise and orderly array which are securely mounted within a convenient unitary carrier, yet which are readily accessed when comparing each of the samples to the decor at locations remote from the retail outlet. In the present system, the carpet samples are individually affixed to a strong, but light-weight carrier comprised substantially exclusively of paperboard and which is particularly resistant to flexing, tearing or rupture in the course of conveyance of the samples to and from a retail outlet and/or when exposing each sample for evaluation in the actual environment within which the carpet is intended to be installed. | 04-30-2009 |
20090145864 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ORGANIZING MATERIALS IN A VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a device and method for organizing paper-like materials in a vehicle. | 06-11-2009 |
20090184068 | Clip Assemblies for Rug Display Systems - Clip assemblies for securing articles to frames include a clip body having a first end and a second end, the first end having an engagement surface, a clip lever moveably secured to the clip body having a handle and a clip claw rotatably associated with the clip body and moveable to and away from the engagement surface of the clip body, wherein at least a portion of the handle of clip lever is located above the clip claw so that when the clip assembly in an engaged position, the handle is substantially flush with at least a portion of the clip body. | 07-23-2009 |
20090188875 | Display Device - A display device for displaying a number of samples. The display device may include a vertical member, a number of display cells with samples thereon positioned on the vertical member, and a number of hanging displays with samples thereon positioned on the vertical member. | 07-30-2009 |
20090242496 | MATBOARD CORNER ORGANIZING SYSTEM - A mat board corner sample organizing system is disclosed. A plurality of mat board corner samples is provided and the mat board corner samples have various properties. A notch is disposed on an edge of each mat board corner sample. The notch is located along the edge of the mat board corner sample at a predetermined location according to the properties of the mat board corner sample. Thus, the location of the notch correlates to the properties of the mat board corner samples. The mat board corner samples can be arranged in groups, and the mat board corner samples in each group have a common property. The notches on the mat board corner samples in each group are located at the same location. Thus, the mat board corner samples can be maintained in organized groups by grouping together mat board corner samples that have notches at the same location. | 10-01-2009 |
20090266774 | TOWEL RAIL - A towel rail ( | 10-29-2009 |
20090308821 | METHOD OF DISPLAYING MERCHANDISE FOR RETAIL SALE - A method of displaying merchandise which creates a more user friendly display that facilitates quicker and easier shopping for a consumer includes an arrangement of gift wrapping items in a section of a display fixture initially by size. The section includes a first display section for displaying items of a first average size, a second display section for displaying items of a second average size and a third display section for displaying items of a third average size. The display sections are adjacent one another and do not contain items that do not fall within the general size of the average display size. This arrangement by size quickly directs the consumer to a small subset of merchandise being displayed in a section that would meet the consumer's needs. A total number of price points may be reduced to at least partially correspond with the display sections. Sections may also be configured so that only items of a particular color and theme are displayed therein such that each section has an overall hue. Adjacent sections may then be configured to provide gradually darker hues. The consumer is then able to quickly narrow the search again by locating bags of an appropriate theme by the overall general color scheme of each section. | 12-17-2009 |
20100032390 | RUG DISPLAY SYSTEM - A rug clip for use in a rug display system includes a gripping member having first gripping elements, a biasing member having second gripping elements overlying at least a portion of the gripping member and a clamping member overlying at least a portion of the biasing member. | 02-11-2010 |
20100072147 | CLOTH RAIL - The present invention relates to a cloth rail and in particular to a cloth rail that can be attached to a wall without use of tools. It includes a carrier part adapted to carry a cloth, such as a dishcloth. It further comprises at least one pair of magnets of which a first magnet is connected to the carrier part and a second magnet is separate and adapted to attract the first magnet. The cloth rail typically further comprises at least one connecting part forming a connection between the first magnet(s) and the carrier part. | 03-25-2010 |
20100181267 | DISPLAYING SHEET MERCHANDISE - Particular embodiments of a display fixture for displaying sheet products to consumers can include first and second frame members that are toollessly and removably mounted to a rear support frame, wherein the first frame member includes horizontal trays and the second frame member includes vertical bays. The display fixture may also include a first set of vertical bays that are arranged lateral of the horizontal trays and angled away from the horizontal trays at a first angle. The display fixture may further include a second set of vertical bays that are arranged lateral of the horizontal trays and angled away from the horizontal trays at a second angle that is different from the first angle. | 07-22-2010 |
20110024372 | Bath Curtain Rack - A bath curtain rack includes a wall seat, a protective lid, and at least one support rack. The wall seat includes a base and at least one socket. The base is formed with locking holes for insertion of screws to secure the wall seat on a wall. The protective lid is formed with a through hole for insertion of the socket. The protective lid is adapted to cover the base with engaging blocks to engage with engaging notches formed at two side flanges of the base. The support rack is bent into an arch bridge shape or an arch shape. Both ends of the support rack are inserted in relative sockets with bolts to tighten the support rack. The present invention provides a larger space when in use. | 02-03-2011 |
20110056896 | TOWEL HOLDER - A holder for sheetlike objects is attachable to vertical surfaces such as walls, shower doors and frames, and cabinet faces. Formed into a spiral holder and planar base using a length of spring steel, the holder receives the sheetlike object within a receiving passageway formed between inner and outer spiral bands. A biasing of the inner spiral band against the outer spiral band selectively secures the sheetlike object within the receiving passageway, such biasing enhanced by a biasing surface formed at a terminus of the inner spiral band. Release is initiated by application of a tugging force to the sheetlike object, the tug directed downwardly and along the central vertical axis of the holder. The combined downward and lateral movement thus initiated permits the withdrawal of the inserted sheetlike object from within the receiving passageway. | 03-10-2011 |
20110253651 | Drying rack with wrap-around cover - A drying rack having a wrap-around cover includes a support frame having at least one support member, an upper shelf, an intermediate shelf and a lower shelf. The shelves are spaced apart from each other and provide a stacked surface area for drying clothes, linens, garments and other textiles. The drying rack further includes a wrap-around cover that attaches to the upper shelf and extends towards the lower shelf. The cover may be fabricated from a heat absorptive material and may further include graphical designs for visual appeal. | 10-20-2011 |
20110272369 | DISH-SHAPED OBJECT WITH A DISHCLOTH FOR PLACEMENT IN A DISHWASHER - An object substantially extending in one plane, but possibly being cup or dish-shaped, which object can be placed in a dishwasher. The object includes a circumferential edge including one or more openings and a holding mechanism arranged for holding textile material. Once the textile material is fixed therein, it is spread over the surface of the object. The wash water circulates in the dishwasher and subsequently the relatively cleaner rinse water can wash one flat side of the material to be cleaned via the openings in the object, while the water directly reaches the other flat side. Via the openings, moisture can evaporate from the damp material, so that the material can dry more easily. | 11-10-2011 |
20110284484 | Cam-lock assembly for adjustable length tubes - A device includes a cam-lock assembly located at an end of an inner tube inserted into an outer tube. The inner tube and the outer tube slide with respect to one another to adjust an overall length when the cam-lock assembly is in a released position, and rotation of one of the inner tube and the outer tube engages the cam-lock assembly such that the inner tube and the outer tube are fixed at a particular length. | 11-24-2011 |
20120037577 | PRODUCT DISPLAY THAT ALLOWS CONSUMERS TO EXPERIENCE THE FEEL OF THE PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING A PRODUCT - A product display unit for providing the consumer with an opportunity to position a major part of the body against the product being displayed includes a stand that has a height, a length, a top, and a bottom. A plurality of products are coupled in the vicinity of the top of the stand. The plurality of products are spaced from one another along the length of the stand. The stand has a height that allows the consumer to position a major part of the body below the top of the stand adjacent the products such that the consumer can feel the products being displayed. A method for providing a consumer with the touch and feel of an article utilizing a display unit includes providing a display unit that includes a stand, hanging a plurality of products from the stand, and allowing the consumer to position a major portion of their body against the products in order to determine what the product would feel like in use. | 02-16-2012 |
20120067834 | Invisible Magnetic Quilt Hanger - The objective of the invention is to enable easy installation and displaying of a quilt, textile or similar on a vertical mounting surface invisibly. It also removes the critical need for leveling devices to obtain precision horizontal installation, still allowing for proper horizontal display of the quilt. Powerful magnets, center point mounting, and variable length rod enables display and easy switching out of different sized textiles. Using an adjustable rod across the full width of the quilt ensures proper support as well as full exposure of the quilt [or viewing without the distraction of the mounting device itself being evident. Options in device mounting make it possible to remove and re-install without damaging the vertical surface on which it was mounted. No compression of the textile is used that might result in fading (evident in most textiles exposed to light) of the quilt. | 03-22-2012 |
20120187059 | SPIRAL TOWEL RACK - A wall mountable coil rack is provided for securing a plurality of items. The rack includes a continuous coiled beam with a top connector and a bottom connector. The beam includes a plurality of layers, where item are held in between adjacent layers. The layers have a horizontal area smaller than the horizontal area of the items. Accordingly, the layers are hidden from view when the rack is filled with items. | 07-26-2012 |
20120305504 | DRAPERY DISPLAY HANGER - The drapery display hanger comprises a plurality of drapery arms and a support surface. The support surface can be easily and reversibly mounted to a pre-existing display fixture without the need for special hardware. The support surface can include brackets having opposing surfaces angled from vertical for ease of installation and protrusions for securing the support surfaces in place once installed. Additionally, the drapery arms can be reversibly attached to the support surface using attachment devices at the end of each arm. The attachment devices may include segments that are inserted into the holes in the support and then secured against the walls of the support for bearing the weight of drapery on the drapery arms. Sliding and pivoting functionality is also provided. The drapery arms are sized so that full-sized draperies can be displayed facing the customer and without compressing the drapery in the display. | 12-06-2012 |
20130026116 | Greeting Card Display Fixture - A greeting card display includes an upper tier and a lower tier positioned below the upper tier. The upper and lower tiers include multiple rows of pockets for displaying greeting cards. Some of the pockets of the upper tier and/or the bottom tier, typically the pockets of the bottom rows, can present greeting cards in a full-facing manner to display all or substantially all of the full face of each greeting card. The upper tier can include a card highlighter, positioned along one of the rows, configured with pockets to present and highlight cards placed therein. | 01-31-2013 |
20130180936 | Substrate-Retaining Holder - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a holder with a slot for laterally receiving and extracting a thin substrate into a recessed access area where a major surface of the substrate may be accessed while the edges of the substrate are substantially retained against vertical egress. In an illustrative example, the thin substrate may be paper or other material suitable for marking with a writing instrument. The access area in some examples may be defined by an opening in the holder through which a central area of the major surface of the substrate may be accessed. In an illustrative embodiment, the holder may be attached to a child's high chair to attract the child's attention and substantially confine the use of writing instruments to the paper disposed within the recessed access area. | 07-18-2013 |
20140048499 | TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR CURTAINS - A transmission device for curtains includes a bottom board and a mandrel unit is connected on the bottom board. The mandrel unit has first frames and a mandrel which is engaged with the engaging portions of the first frames. The bottom board has multiple guide holes and the first frames are easily connected to the bottom board at the suitable guide holes. A second frame includes a bottom plate, a top plate, a wheel and multiple rollers, wherein the wheel and the rollers are connected between the bottom plate and the top plate. The wheel has a spool and a cord is wrapped between the spool and the mandrel. A coil spring is connected to the spool. Two control cords are wrapped to the mandrel and extends through the head box of the curtain and are connected to the bottom bar of the curtain. | 02-20-2014 |
20140076832 | T-Slot Rail Quilt, Textile and Media Hanger - A T-slot rail quilt, textile and media hanger has a generally flat mounting rail that attaches to a wall via one or more T-slotted grooves on its rear surface. The apparatus incorporates a second T-slotted groove on its front surface to which a plurality of suspension units can be attached. The suspension units utilize a screw, knob, arm and jaw to securely hold the quilt, textile, or other media to the rail without damaging the item and can be quickly loosened to reposition or remove the hanging item. Permanent contact point stresses on the item are minimized. Additionally, a third T-slotted groove can be added to the top surface of the rail to provide attachment points for a shelf or other items. | 03-20-2014 |
20150008200 | Upright Note Holder - A note holder is disclosed that comprises a base; a spine extending from the base and having a base end and an upper end, the upper end being positioned higher than the base end in the vertical plane; and, a plurality of retainers attached to said spine and adapted to retain one or more pieces of notepaper in an easily observed state. | 01-08-2015 |
20150014260 | SAMPLE DISPLAY HOLDER - A sample display holder is configured to present a fabric covering. The sample display holder includes a backer board, mechanically coupled to a plurality of joined cellular material sample sections further comprising a rear cellular material sample section mechanically coupled to the backer board and a front cellular material sample section mechanically coupled to a label. Each cellular material sample section further comprises a cell mechanically coupled to and surrounded by the fabric covering. Each cell and each fabric covering further comprises a front hole and a rear hole wherein all holes are aligned. A magnetic unit is attached to the backer board and further comprising a mounting mechanically coupled to a magnet. A magnetic plate is mechanically coupled to the front cellular material sample section. The plurality of joined cellular material sample sections can be compressed by magnetically coupling the magnet to the magnetic plate. | 01-15-2015 |
20150060376 | BIRTHDAY CARD DISPLAY - A series of circular loops, where each loop is capable of receiving a card; a wire between the circular loops where the wire coils in order to create each circular loop to create the card display; and a backside, where the backside support the card display. In the preferred embodiment, each circular loop is configured to receive a card. The backside may be split into two sides joined by a hinge. | 03-05-2015 |
20160058213 | WALL DECORATION ASSEMBLY, KIT FOR MAKING A WALL DECORATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR HANGING SUCH ASSEMBLY - A kit for making a wall decoration assembly is described. The kit includes a suspension system and one or more wall decorations. A method for making and hanging the wall decoration assembly is also described. | 03-03-2016 |
20160140884 | MOUNTING BOARD WITH NET MOUNTING MEANS - A mounting board displays business cards, reminders, photographs, memorabilia and other items. The mounting surface of the mounting board is curved causing spring tension in the cords to press the business cards, reminders, photographs and other items in place. The benefit is a fastener free mounting board that allows placement of mounted items anywhere on the mounting board and mounting and dismounting of one item without disturbing the other items that are remaining on the mounting board. | 05-19-2016 |
20220133062 | Modular Merchandise Display - A modular merchandise display which allows for the integrated display of greeting cards and other social expression products. The system provides flexibility in the set up and modification of the retail display over time by offering product modules having a variety of holding mechanisms for retaining and displaying a wide range of products. Each product module operates independently from all others such that adding/removing/rearranging a product module does not affect or disrupt the other product modules on the display. | 05-05-2022 |
211046000 | With trackway | 5 |
20090101605 | RESILIENT ROD FEATURE IN HANGING FILE FOLDER - A hanging file folder for mounting to a pair of spaced apart rails is disclosed. The file folder has a first and second rod with a pair of hook portions on opposing ends thereof for engaging the pair of spaced apart rails. The file folder body has first and second walls forming a pocket for holding materials therein, and is assembled such that the pocket is suspended between the first and second rods. At least one of the first and second rods includes a resilient structure for permitting at least one of the hook portions to move longitudinally and adjust an effective length of its rod for accommodating variances in the angle at which folders are mounted on the rails. The resilient structure may include a tension spring, for example. The hook portions may be movably mounted to the rod and may include the resilient mechanism. | 04-23-2009 |
20120145656 | RACK ASSEMBLY FOR DISPLAYING CURTAIN - The rack assembly contains a number of vertical rail members and each rail member contains two or more column elements, a number of connection elements, and a number of fastening elements. Each column element has a number of connection grooves and sliding grooves. The connection elements are positioned between and connected to two adjacent column elements. Two vertically adjacent connection elements are locked together by a fastening element. The rack assembly allows a number of stretching members movably configured. Each stretching member contains a number of wheel elements and at least an elastic hook element. The wheel elements are embedded into the sliding grooves of a column element and the stretching members as such could slide along the column element to various positions and, by connecting the elastic hook elements to a curtain's various spots, the curtain is stretched from multiple directions. | 06-14-2012 |
20120217211 | METHODS FOR MAKING SLIP RESISTANT FILE FOLDERS - Methods for producing easily and securely gripped slip-resistant file folders, including file pockets and hanging folders. The methods include providing folder paper stock; conveying the folder paper stock in the process of folder manufacture; providing a curable slip-resistant material in a melt state; applying the slip-resistant material at predetermined areas of the folder paper stock; and curing the slip-resistant material; such that the slip-resistant portion comprises cured slip-resistant material. Another method includes providing folder paper stock; providing embossing dies in spaced, operable, mating relationship; positioning the folder paper stock appropriately in the embossing dies; applying force to at least one of the embossing dies so as to decrease the spaced relationship; and deforming the folder paper stock. | 08-30-2012 |
20140339180 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR HANGING FILE FOLDERS - A support structure has a pair of elongate side panels and a pair of end support frame assemblies for maintaining the side panels in a mutually spaced relationship and at an elevation to enable suspension of hanging file folders from the side panels. Each of the side panels includes a top member, a bottom member spaced apart from the top member, and at least one reinforcing member interconnecting the top and bottom members. Each of the top and bottom members has opposite terminal ends each formed as a connecting member having a vertical slot. Each of the end support frame assemblies includes a pair of support legs configured to extend through the vertical slots of the respective connecting members of the side panels and includes at least one transverse support member having opposite terminal ends configured to be releasably mounted to respective ones of the support legs. | 11-20-2014 |
20160176225 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR HANGING FILE FOLDERS | 06-23-2016 |
211047000 | Pivoted support | 1 |
20160015189 | DISPLAY DEVICE FOR SAMPLES OF LEATHER, FABRIC AND THE LIKE - A display device for samples of leather, fabric and the like, comprising a fixed support structure including a lower base, a central column extending upwardly from said lower base and a plurality of circular horizontal shelves fixed with respect to said central column and spaced apart in the vertical direction, a plurality of cylindrical arrays supported by said base and by said shelves, each array being rotatable about said central column independently of the other arrays, wherein each array comprises at least two display elements having the shape of a cylindrical sector, each display element comprising a pack of card-shaped samples arranged vertically and oriented in a radial direction with respect to said central column. | 01-21-2016 |