Gary Alan Parkins

US Patent:

20070029269, Feb 8, 2007

Filed:

Aug 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/500544

Inventors:

Gary Parkins - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

A47B 65/00

US Classification:

211042000

Abstract:

An alignment system and method is embodied in a device including a frame having an axle connected thereto. Fingers rotatably coupled to the axle independently rotate thereabout. A substantially horizontal foot plate affixed to the frame prevents the device from turning over. When an object is inserted into the alignment system corresponding fingers are moved toward a substantially vertical position. When the object is removed gravity causes the corresponding fingers to return to an extended position to restrict the movement of adjacent objects into the unoccupied space and preserve the unoccupied space for return of the object. The objects remaining in the alignment system are held in an upright manner. Such retention of objects in an upright manner preserves the integrity of delicate objects such as rare books and reduces the tendency of objects to fall in the event of a ground shock.

US Patent:

20060124569, Jun 15, 2006

Filed:

Dec 9, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/299187

Inventors:

Gary Parkins - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

A47F 5/12

US Classification:

211171000, 211043000

Abstract:

An alignment system and method including a frame having an axle connected thereto. Fingers rotatably coupled to the axle independently rotate thereabout. A counterweight affixed to the frame prevents the frame from turning over. When an object is inserted into the alignment system corresponding fingers are moved toward a substantially vertical position. When the object is removed gravity causes the corresponding fingers to return to an extended position to restrict the movement of adjacent objects into the unoccupied space and preserve the unoccupied space for return of the object. The objects remaining in the alignment system are held in an upright manner. Such retention of objects in an upright manner preserves the integrity of delicate objects such as rare books and reduces the tendency of objects to fall in the event of a ground shock.