Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
256025000 | Inclosure | 36 |
20090032790 | Portable electric fence - An electric fence is provided. The electric fence includes a plurality of panels that are releasably connected to one another to form at least a partial enclosure. Each of the panels has a frame that includes a top horizontal member, a bottom horizontal member, and two side vertical members. The panels are arranged side by side such that the vertical members of adjacent panels are releasably connected to one another. The frame carries a wire member that is electrically conductive for use in delivering an electrical shock to livestock that comes into contact with the wire member. | 02-05-2009 |
20090121207 | CONFIGURABLE ENCLOSURE - Disclosed is an enclosure for a water containing body, the enclosure including a frame configurable between multiple frame positions, a connective material associated with the frame, wherein the connective material is configurable into multiple connective material positions, and at least one association structure configured to moveably associate at least a portion of the frame with the water containing body. | 05-14-2009 |
20090230373 | SECURITY BARRIER - The present invention relates to a security barrier ( | 09-17-2009 |
20090278103 | CONTROL BARRIER WITH ROTATABLE LEGS - A control barrier includes a barrier wall having a front face and an opposing back face each extending between a top end and an opposing bottom end, a first recess being formed on the front face at the bottom end of the barrier wall. A first slot extends through the barrier wall from the first recess to the back face. A first foot coupled with the barrier wall and being movable between a first position wherein the first foot is at least partially disposed within the recess of the barrier wall and a second position wherein the first foot is rotated a least 45° relative to the first position and is removably positioned within the slot extending through the barrier wall. | 11-12-2009 |
20100224848 | GARDEN FENCE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING IT - There is disclosed garden fence apparatus and a method of constructing it. The garden fence apparatus may include a garden fence assembly having a plurality of fence sections and a gate section adapted to be joined together to provide an enclosure for a protected garden area. Each fence section may include a bottom transverse support member having a plurality of openings and a plurality of rods inserted through the openings to anchor the fence section to the ground and create a barrier in the ground to prohibit creatures such as rabbits and other animals from burrowing under the fence sections and gaining access to or leaving the protected garden area. The transverse support member may also be in the form of an independent barrier strip for existing fences. The garden fence apparatus may further include an upper level enclosure fixedly fastened to the fence and gate sections to prevent or at least discourage unwanted creatures from reaching over or jumping over the fence sections into the protected area. | 09-09-2010 |
20100288987 | SEAMLESS PLASTIC SHIELDING DASHER BOARD SYSTEM - A seamless plastic shielding dasher board system includes at least two lower dasher boards each with a top sill having a plastic shield trough or channel therein for receipt and support of the plastic shield. A clear plastic shield a panel fits into the trough of each board. A clear, plastic, H-shaped shield panel support with open opposing support channels loosely receives the side edges of adjacent shield panels to permit linear and non-linear alignment of adjacent dasher boards and plastic shield panels. The shield supports have inwardly opposing lip projections at their open edges of the support channels to support the side edges of the shielding panels in vertical alignment. | 11-18-2010 |
20100327245 | Shopping Cart Corral for Displaying One or More Advertisements and Method of Providing Same - Some embodiments disclose a corral configured to hold one or more shopping carts and display one or more advertisements. The corral can include: (a) an enclosure having an opening configured to receive the one or more shopping carts, the enclosure having a first side; and (b) at least one first panel located at the first side and configured to display at least a first advertisement of the one or more advertisements. The advertising panels can be configured to be coupled adjacent the opening of the corral to facilitate better visibility. | 12-30-2010 |
20110031457 | Foldable Child Enclosure - A child enclosure apparatus that includes a hub assembly, a base assembly having four base legs in an X-shaped configuration, a side structure having four side posts, an upper assembly having four pairs of upper arms with each pair connected with medial latch connectors, lower corner assemblies, each having a pair of plates that are pivotally mounted to a side post and a pair of base legs, upper corner assemblies, each having two pair of plates that are configured at a right angle to each other, and cables extending from the base assemblies, through the side posts and being connected to the upper arms and to the latch connectors. The enclosure apparatus is operated by linear movement of the hub assembly, either by a motor assembly or manually, to cause simultaneous movement of the base legs, the upper arms and the latch connectors between opened and folded positions by tensioning the cables. The lower corner assemblies are pivotally connected to the side posts and the base legs so as to prevent unintended opening of the enclosure from a folded position. | 02-10-2011 |
20110108788 | Corner Brace for an Enclosure - A corner brace for use in constructing a planter or enclosure is provided. In the preferred embodiment of the invention the corner brace comprises a first vertical plate, second vertical plate, transverse connecting bottom plate, and a bracket-forming internal support structure. In use, each corner brace supports and restricts the ends of at least two sidewalls of a planter or enclosure. A first sidewall is supported between the first vertical plate and one side of the internal support structure. A second sidewall is supported between the second vertical plate and a second side of said internal support structure. Preferably, the sidewalls comprise a resilient yet slightly flexible material such as wood, recycled plastic lumber or other similar materials. The bottom plate of the corner brace may comprise an anchor hole through which a stake may be threaded through and into the ground, further stabilizing the corner brace and keeping it from being slowly pushed away from the center of the planter by the pressure of the material therein. | 05-12-2011 |
20110140061 | Playpen including a frame member and a fabric enclosure member - A playpen includes a frame member and a fabric enclosure member. The frame member includes a top frame unit and a plurality of leg units that are connected to the top frame unit. Each of the leg units includes a plurality of first fasteners that are spacedly arranged along a longitudinal direction thereof. The fabric enclosure member includes a plurality of second fasteners for engaging respectively the first fasteners for securing the fabric enclosure member to the frame member. The fabric enclosure member cooperates with the leg units and the top frame unit of the frame member to define an inner play space. | 06-16-2011 |
20110253963 | FENCE FOR USE BY INFANTS OR PETS - The present invention is a device for use by infants or pets which provides a fence for use by infants or pets to confine their activities within a restricted area so that caring of the infants or pets can become easier. The present invention comprises an assembly of fence plates rotatable in relation to each other, wherein the adjacent fence plates are assembled with each other by means of a rotating axle. The fence has a bottom portion which is disposed with fixing members. The present invention assembles a plurality of the fence plates to form a fence. The fence is fixed on the ground by the fixing members to prevent it from sliding. When infants or pets are put into an area restricted by the fence, they can enjoy sufficient rooms for activities. It is also possible to prevent the infants or pets from escaping out of the fence and to confine their activities within a restricted area, thus accidents due to absence of care could be avoided. | 10-20-2011 |
20110260130 | PORTABLE PLAYPEN - A portable playpen which can be erected, collapsed and carried while holding a baby, includes a framework supporting an enclosure for a child. The framework has a generally pyramidal structure when it is erected. | 10-27-2011 |
20110266509 | FOLDABLE AND PORTABLE PLAYARD ASSEMBLIES WITH A STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Foldable and portable playard assemblies with a storage compartment and methods of use thereof are disclosed. An example playard includes a lower frame having a collapsed position and an erected position, an upper frame having a collapsed position and an erected position and a plurality of corner posts coupling the lower frame and the upper frame. The example playard also includes an upper extension member coupled to and extending from the upper frame and a lower extension member coupled to extending from the lower frame. The upper extension member, the lower extension and two of the plurality of corner posts form a storage compartment frame. In addition, the storage compartment frame remains in an extended position when the lower frame is in the collapsed position and the upper frame is in the collapsed position. | 11-03-2011 |
20110284813 | PLAYARD - A playard includes standing posts. The standing posts are substantially arranged in parallel, and a gap is formed between two adjacent standing posts. The playard further includes a pillar disposed between the two adjacent standing posts, and a width of the pillar is larger than the gap formed between the two adjacent standing posts. The playard further includes an enclosure connected to the pillar. Two ends of the enclosure are pulled along directions away from the two adjacent standing posts respectively so that the pillar is abutted on the two adjacent standing posts. | 11-24-2011 |
20120012801 | PLAY YARD WITH REMOVABLE ENCLOSURE - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a play yard configured for providing an enclosed space for a child. According to various embodiments, the play yard comprises a rigid support frame and removable, washable liner. The frame includes one or more channels configured to receive engagement members positioned on the liner in order to form a bounded play yard space. By permitting the liner to be secured to the frame via the retention members, a user is able to easily secure the liner to the frame for use and remove the liner from the frame for washing. | 01-19-2012 |
20120037868 | PORTABLE PLAYYARD WITH A STORAGE UNIT - A portable playyard comprises: a playyard frame having two opposite upper side rails and an upper end rail; a crossing rod bridging the upper side rails; a flexible bottom wall mounted to a bottom side of the playyard frame; a flexible surrounding wall unit mounted to the playyard frame and including two opposite side walls and an end wall; a flexible partitioning wall connected to the playyard frame, trained on the crossing rod and having a vertical wall portion extending downwardly from the crossing rod, the vertical wall portion cooperating with the end wall to define a chamber therebetween; and at least one flexible shelf disposed in the chamber and connected to and cooperating with the partitioning wall to define a storage compartment therebetween. | 02-16-2012 |
20120037869 | Child Holding Accessory for Use with a Play Yard - A child holding accessory can be desirably installed on the play yard for use, and has two opposite regions adapted to receive a child in different configurations of use. Examples of construction for these holding regions can include, without limitation, a changing table and a child sleep bed. The child holding accessory can be attached with the play yard via one or more fixtures that is adjustable to turn upward either of the first and second regions for use. | 02-16-2012 |
20120037870 | Child Holding Accessory Suitable for Use with a Play Yard - A child holding accessory can be desirably installed on the play yard for use, and has two regions on opposite sides adapted to receive a child in different configurations of use. Examples of construction for these holding regions can include, without limitation, a changing table and a child sleeping bed. The child holding accessory can include a support board, and a cushion element mounted with the support board. The support board is configured to deform differently depending on whether the child is placed on the first or second region, so that the bearing surfaces associated with the holding regions can have different firmness to provide adequate resting of the child. | 02-16-2012 |
20120145982 | Play Yard - A play yard has a pair of members that are spaced apart and arranged in a longitudinal direction and has a central coupling member located in a central portion in the longitudinal direction and pivotally coupled to the pair of members. One lock mechanism operates so that one of the members is not allowed to pivot with respect to the central coupling member. Another lock mechanism operates so that the other member is not allowed to pivot with respect to the central coupling member. A lock operation mechanism simultaneously unlocks both lock mechanisms to maintain them in the unlocked state. | 06-14-2012 |
20120211713 | ADJUSTABLE MECHANISM FOR CHANGING FLOOR HEIGHT OF A PLAY YARD - The adjustable mechanism for changing floor height of a play yard according to the present invention comprises at least a foldable frame, a first bed floor, a flexible envelope and an adjustable mechanism. The foldable frame has an upper border portion and a base support assembly. The first bed floor is connected to the base support assembly. The flexible envelope has a second bed floor and a shading periphery connected with the second bed floor, the shading periphery is folded to form an indigitation length exposed outside the foldable frame thereby adjustably hanging on the upper border portion. The adjustable mechanism is operatively mounted on the foldable frame and connected with the lower end of the indigitation length for adjusting the second bed floor relative to the first bed floor in distance and height. | 08-23-2012 |
20120235103 | CHANGING TABLE CONNECTION TO A PLAYARD - A playard having an easily and selectively attachable changing table platform including a saddle structure for resting upon upper perimeter frame members of the playard and secured from unintentional removal by a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism includes a connector that is secured to the playard upper perimeter frame members in a manner fixing the vertical separation of the connector and the frame member. The changing table includes a latching member moveable between catch and release positions that engages the connector as the changing table is moved into an operable position and prevents the changing table from being uplifted from the playard. The moveable latching member is biased toward the catch position. Movement toward the release position allows the changing table to be removed from the playard. | 09-20-2012 |
20120248394 | Corner Latching Play Yard - A foldable structure includes: an upper assembly forming an upper portion of the structure; a base assembly forming a lower portion of the structure; a centrally-located hub assembly operatively connected to the base assembly; and a post extending from each corner of the upper assembly to a corner of the base assembly. The upper assembly includes a plurality of arm assemblies. At least one latching mechanism is provided at each corner of the upper assembly extending from an upper portion of at least one of the posts to a portion of at least one of the arm assemblies. | 10-04-2012 |
20120256148 | SECURITY ENCLOSURE - A security enclosure in accordance with the present disclosure includes several wall units. The wall units are connected to one another in series to form a closed space bounded by the interconnected wall units that serves as a play area for children and pets. | 10-11-2012 |
20130020545 | SHOPPING CART CORRAL FOR DISPLAYING ONE OR MORE ADVERTISEMENTS AND METHOD OF PROVIDING SAME - Some embodiments disclose a corral configured to hold one or more shopping carts and display one or more advertisements. The corral can include: (a) an enclosure having an opening configured to receive the one or more shopping carts, the enclosure having a first side; and (b) at least one first panel located at the first side and configured to display at least a first advertisement of the one or more advertisements. The advertising panels can be configured to be coupled adjacent the opening of the corral to facilitate better visibility. | 01-24-2013 |
20130119333 | CHANGER ASSEMBLY AND PLAYARD WITH STOW-AWAY CHANGER - A changer assembly and a playard are disclosed. The changer assembly is adapted for installation on a skeleton of a playard and includes an attachment base and a changer frame. The attachment base includes a mount structure attached to the skeleton and a guiding structure connected to the mount structure and outwardly extended with respect to a circumferential side of the skeleton. The changer frame is rotatably and slidably connected to the guiding structure and detachably engaging with an upper side of the skeleton for being capable of moving from a first position above the upper side to a second position beside the circumferential side by disengaging from the upper side and rotating on and sliding along the guiding structure. Thereby, the playard equipped with the changer assembly needs no additional space outside the playard for storing the changer frame. | 05-16-2013 |
20130221302 | BABY PLAY YARD MATTRESS - A baby play yard mattress is revealed. The baby play yard mattress is set on a lower frame of a foldable frame. One side of a back veneer of the baby play yard mattress is disposed with slots corresponding to a folded area of the lower frame. By such design, the baby play yard mattress can also be folded while the foldable frame being folded. Moreover, only one side of the back veneer is arranged with slots so that the baby play yard mattress still provides good support to babies. | 08-29-2013 |
20130228732 | ENCLOSURE HAVING RIBBED STANCHIONS - An enclosure having identical ribbed stanchions and panels, and a gate which may be pivotably hung from the stanchions such that it swings in either direction, and may be opened from either side, depending on the assembly of the enclosure, is described. This enables the enclosure to be assembled and disassembled without having to identify the supporting members and without having to purchase right- and left-handed gates. A latch which may be opened from both inside and outside of the enclosure is also described. | 09-05-2013 |
20130240815 | Corner Assembly for a Foldable Child Enclosure - A corner assembly for a foldable child enclosure includes: a corner cover attached to a side post of the foldable child enclosure; a first rail cover mating with a first opening in the corner cover and attached to a first upper arm of the foldable child enclosure; and a second rail cover mating with a second opening in the corner cover and attached to a second upper arm of the foldable child enclosure. The first rail cover and the second rail cover move relative to the corner cover as the foldable child enclosure is moved from a folded position to an open position. | 09-19-2013 |
20130277633 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR CONTAINING A DUMPSTER - The present invention relates to a novel dumpster enclosure having replaceable panels and a front gate designed with sockets positioned to allow access to a dumpster lift arm opening for removal of the dumpster front enclosure by a garbage truck without exiting the garbage truck. | 10-24-2013 |
20140061563 | GATE FOR PLAY YARD - A play yard includes: a plurality of side panels coupled to one another; a gate panel coupled to two of the plurality of side panels to create an enclosed space, the gate panel including: a panel frame defining an opening; a gate mounted to the panel frame in the opening to swing from a closed position to an open position; a first locking mechanism on the gate to hold the gate in the closed position; and a second locking mechanism on the panel frame to hold the gate in the closed position. | 03-06-2014 |
20140191173 | Accessories Suitable for Use with an Infant Playpen and Mount Assembly for Installing the Same - A mount assembly includes a playpen frame, a support frame that can provide support for a bassinet in the playpen frame, and multiple bar segments to provide support for a utility accessory positioned side-by-side relative to the bassinet. The playpen frame includes two first upper side rail assemblies each having a fixed wall, and a second upper side rail assembly connected with the two first upper side rail assemblies. The support frame includes two connectors operable to respectively attach to and detach from the fixed walls. Each connector is formed to include a socket. The two connectors can attach to the fixed walls respectively near a middle of the two first upper side rail assemblies. The bar segments are mountable to the playpen frame, one of the bar segments once mounted to the playpen frame having an end portion resting in contact with the socket of one connector. | 07-10-2014 |
20140332742 | Gaga Pit and Sports Arena - A portable, lightweight structure comprised of multiple hinged panels suitable for use as a “gaga pit” as well as other sports and games. The panels are comprised of tubular frames held together by hinged connectors at each corner. A net stretched across the frame using elastic shock cords around the perimeter provides an interactive playing surface against which a ball or other sports object can rebound. Panels are connected using a hinge pin which provides a pivot point as well as enables quick and easy assembly and disassembly without the use of tools. | 11-13-2014 |
20150129823 | SECONDARY CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - A containment system is disclosed, the containment system including a wall member with a plurality of corrugations, each corrugation extending horizontally along a length of the wall member. Each of a multiplicity of the corrugations has openings therein, and at least some of the openings in the corrugations at least partially align to form an upright keyway through the wall member. The system further includes a bracket that has a plurality of corrugation-receiving spaces therein. The wall member is positioned with corrugations in respective corrugation-receiving spaces. The system also includes a locking member received in the upright keyway of the wall member and positioned such that interaction between the locking member and portions of the bracket prevent the wall member from being pulled away from the bracket. | 05-14-2015 |
20160047141 | A Barricade System - A barricade system comprises a barrier assembly, a floor assembly, a floor locking assembly, and a manipulating assembly configured for engagement with the floor locking assembly. The barrier assembly is collapsible and defines an enclosure when erected. The floor assembly is configured for location within the enclosure and removal from the enclosure. The barrier assembly supports the floor assembly. The floor locking assembly is operable between a locked condition in which the floor assembly is locked to the barrier assembly and an unlocked condition in which the floor assembly can be removed from the enclosure. The manipulating assembly engages with the floor locking assembly to operate the floor locking assembly to unlock the floor assembly. The manipulating assembly and floor locking assembly being configured so that engagement of the manipulating assembly with the floor locking assembly is substantially limited to a condition in which the barrier assembly is erected. | 02-18-2016 |
20160054102 | Barricade Component - A barricade component comprises an endless perimeter wall defining a geometric shape in a front-to-back plane. At least two circumferentially spaced-apart connecting lugs are also provided on the perimeter wall which interconnect like or similar barricade components and these extend in an axial top-to-bottom direction. A reinforcement cage is within the perimeter wall and the lugs, and at least one elongate truss extends in a circumferential direction and an axial direction within the wall from one said lug to the other said lug. A method of interconnecting a plurality of said barricade components, and a method of forming such a barricade component are also provided. | 02-25-2016 |
20160143453 | Disassemblable and Carryable Beach/Park Corral - A personal protective enclosure carryable in a bag by hand or over the shoulder includes a plurality of poles or rods folded or rolled up with a plurality of sheets or panels for installation as a corral, with stability to maintain its degree of use during windier conditions, and with an ease of size adjustment once installed as a personal protective enclosure to accommodate greater or fewer persons than originally expected showing up. | 05-26-2016 |