Abstract: A label application system that automates a label application process to automatically feed, peel and apply labels to a number of different styles of articles. The label stock is advanced to an application position where the leading edge is deflected over edge guide to peel an individual label approximately half way off of the backing sheet. The article is inserted into the article receiving slot until the lead edge of the article engages a switch and initiates the application of the individual label. An application bar rotates about a horizontal axis swiping the peeled half of the label onto the inserted portion of the article. Substantially, simultaneously the feed operation is initiated to advance the label backing, moving the next sequential label into the application position. The article is then removed from the slot and inserted into a tabbing assembly.

Abstract: A removable work surface defining device includes a pair of rigid support members attachable to a support structure, a platform defining a work surface surrounded by spaced apart opposite front and rear edge portions and spaced apart opposite side edge portions extending between the front and rear edge portions, and a pair of quick release locking mechanisms each for releasably attaching the platform at a respective one of the opposite side edge portions thereof upon an adjacent respective one of the rigid support members. Each of the quick release locking mechanisms includes first and second sets of elements, a locking latch and a catch. The first and second sets of elements are disposed on respective ones of the rigid support members and adjacent respective ones of the opposite side edge portions of the platform for undergoing relative movement between released and interengaged positions with one another upon movement of the platform between first and second positions relative to the rigid support members.

Abstract: The dual purpose data cartridge storage pack serves to accommodate both individual data cartridges as well as data cartridge magazines that serve to store a plurality of data cartridges. This architecture enables the user to use the data cartridge storage pack interchangeably to thereby accommodate varying quantities of data cartridges and data cartridge magazines without loss of cartridge storage space occasioned by the dedication of data cartridge storage racks for a single type of media element. The data cartridges are the industry standard IBM Magstar data cartridges that can be individually stored in a data cartridge storage pack or placed in the IBM Magstar data cartridge magazine. The present dual purpose data cartridge storage pack is equipped with a plurality of data cartridge storage locations, each of which is adapted to receive a single IBM Magstar data cartridge.

Abstract: A tape cartridge storage assembly includes a housing having a pair of opposite end walls, a back wall and a floor connected to the end walls and back wall so as to define an interior cavity having an open front end and a storage arrangement disposed in the housing. The storage arrangement includes a plurality of upright divider walls connected to and rising from the floor of the housing and dividing the interior cavity of the housing into separate compartments extending from the open front end of the housing to the back wall of the housing for receiving tape cartridges standing on edge therein and also includes a plurality of retention tabs for releasably interfitting with respective notches defined on the tape cartridges when inserted into the compartments with the retention tabs being attached to the divider walls and protruding laterally into the compartments.

Abstract: The label generation apparatus of this invention enables the user to define a label of various sizes, shapes and characteristics, wherein each label in a series of labels includes unique indicia that individually identify each label according to any predefined sequence. These labels also contain template fields that vary according to the indicia printed thereon or any other predefined ordering. The label generation apparatus includes a template generation capability that enables the user to define a label format having one or more writable indicia fields. These one or more writable indicia fields can be used to provide each label with individual identifying indicia according to any predetermined sequence. The label generation apparatus also includes an indicia generation capability that produces the individual identification according to various characteristics that are specified by the user of this apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a labeling and retrieval system that has a storage location label including a prefix area and a location area. The prefix area allows the label to contain information identifying one of several hierarchial levels of storage areas, and also identifies the label as a storage label rather than a media label. The machine readable information on the label is written at an angle that allows a bar code reading device to read only one label, and avoid reading adjacent labels. If the user arranges storage areas into a hierarchy, such as room, aisle, shelf, etc., an individual label may contain location information for more than one level of the hierarchy. The system retains each level of the hierarchy until new information for that level is input to the system or until new information at a higher level is input to the system.

Abstract: A workstation assembly which includes an underdesk monitor support assembly and an underdesk keyboard support assembly. The monitor support assembly and the keyboard support assembly can both be individually adjusted vertically, angularly, and horizontally relative to the workstation. An actuator member for each of the support assemblies allows the support assemblies to be locked into selected vertical and angular positions.The monitor support assembly and the keyboard support assembly are mounted onto brackets which are easily installed on most desks and counter-type workstations. The workstation assembly can be used in original equipment workstations or installed as a conversion kit.

Abstract: 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 another by engagement with the upper portions of a lower modular unit with the lower portion of an upper modular unit. The lowermost modular unit is affixed by screws to the base member. This causes all of the stacked modular units to rotate relative to the base unit. A top plate is mounted onto the uppermost modular unit.Compartments are formed in each of the modular units. Apertures in the rear wall of the compartments engage the rear suspension members of the data storage media holders. This provides an efficient and compact storage systems, particular for staging sites.

Abstract: Support members for office furniture. The present disclosure provides structural panels having smooth interior surfaces and support ribs affixed to their exterior surfaces. A decorative panel having a smooth exterior surfaces is mounted over the structural panel to cover the support ribs and provide a smooth exterior surface to the support members. In one embodiment, the decorative panels slide over the structural panel. In a second embodiment, the decorative panels engage the upper surface of the structural panels and pivot downward over the structural panels. The decorative panels are easily replaceable and can be painted in a variety of colors and patterns. Wood grain steel vinyl laminate can also be applied to the decorative panels.

Abstract: An adjustable keyboard holder. The present invention provides a keyboard holder that is infinitely adjustable both angularly and vertically. The keyboard holder includes a locking apparatus that allows ease of adjustment as well as restraining the keyboard holder from movement when locked. This keyboard holder allows adjustment without interfering with the use of an underdesk visual display terminal.

Abstract: A media holder for securely holding various sizes of data storage media in a single holder. The media holder includes a rear wall, bottom surface and a plurality of spaced parallel flange portions extend inwardly from the rear wall and bottom surface to form compartments. Rear biasing members extend angularly across the rear wall of each of these compartments. Bottom biasing members extend angularly across the bottom surface of each of these compartments in approximately the same direction and same angle as the rear biasing members.Data storage media, such as optical disk cases, are inserted into the compartments formed by the spaced flange portions. The angled surfaces of the rear and bottom biasing members bias the media against an adjacent flange portion. The line contact between the angled surfaces and media and the surface contact between the media and the adjacent flange portion will securely hold differing widths and sizes of media in the media holder.

Abstract: The present invention provides a label having multiple information fields. The label includes two substantially parallel vertical columns. Each of the vertical columns is divided into at least two cells. The upper and lower cells of the first vertical column each have several blocks of optical character recognition alphanumeric characters to identify unique information in regard to the information to be stored in the media, the media, the label itself or the site in which the media is to be stored. The characters and/or the cell background can be color-coded to provide additional information. The lower cell of the second vertical column includes a single block having a string of alphanumeric characters with a color-coded background to correlate to the latter two characters of the string. This information is provided to identify the storage site of the media. The upper cell of the second vertical column includes a machine-readable indicia, such as a bar code.

Abstract: 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 each of the recesses. A guide surface is attached to the rear and upper wall of each of the recesses. Tape cartridge storage packs having rear engaging slots are inserted into the recesses so the slots engage the engaging members.The design of the present invention enables the tape cartridge packs to be transported in a compact carousel cart. This allows access in crowded conditions as typically occurs. The tape cartridge packs are securely held in the recesses.

Abstract: A storage rack system for providing high density storage of data cartridges. The storage rack system includes high density center racks having storage capability on opposing sides of the racks. Movable racks having upper rollers recessed below the plane of the upper surface of the movable racks and lower rollers are mounted on the system on both sides of the center racks. The movable racks allow access to at least one column of tape cartridge holders supported on the center racks. Brake members are resiliently mounted on the lower surfaces of the outer movable racks enabling the movable members to come to a complete stop without excessive jarring of the racks or tape cartridge holders.

Abstract: A safety device for storage rack systems to sweep tape cartridges out of the path of movement of a sliding rack and to at least partially absorb the impact of the striking the tape cartridges. Protective members are mounted on the sides of each of the sliding racks extending in a direction away from the center racks and in the path of movement of the sliding racks to move data tape cartridges out of the path of the sliding rack to reduce the damage to the data tape cartridges or storage rack system.

Abstract: A desk type work station having a top panel portion having an opening covered by a movable cover and supported by a pair of laterally spaced apart pedestals is provided with structure so that a keyboard and a CRT monitor may be stored out of sight beneath the top panel portion and wherein movement of the keyboard to an operative position permits automatic upward and forward movement of the CRT monitor to move the movable cover and pass at least partially through the opening so that it can be viewed by an operator.