Abstract: A storage, display and dispensing apparatus for small regularly shaped packages is provided comprising a tray of generally box-like rectangular configuration having front, rear and side walls, the front wall being of transparent material and having a plurality of finger access notches formed therein. A partial bottom wall is provided extending forwardly from the rear wall and between the side walls to a forward edge at a point spaced rearwardly from the rear of the front wall to form a product or package removal aperture. A plurality of flexible fingers extend from the forward edge terminus of the bottom wall partially into the product removal space.

Abstract: A movable and removable product separator unit and a retaining and support system therefor for easy adjustable separation organization and display of goods in a point-of-purchase vending is provided.The separator unit comprises a T-shaped insertion member and an integrally formed product separation member of flexible, semi-rigid plastic material which is insertable into, removable from and movable in a pair of grooves in a retaining and support member mounted in a display construction or vending unit to provide varied and adjustable spaces for the display and organization of products offered for sale.

Abstract: A removable display shelf is provided for being selectively mounted in either of two modes on at least a pair of spaced upright supports, the latter being positioned forwardly of an upright supporting member. The shelf includes a panel section having at least a portion thereof adapted to be disposed between a pair of upright supports. Provided on one surface of the panel section are first and second ramp sections. The first ramp section has an article-contacting surface extending angularly rearwardly from the panel section one surface. The second ramp section is positioned forwardly of the first ramp section and has an article-contacting surface extending angularly forwardly from the panel section one surface. When the shelf is in a first mode, the first and second ramp sections coact to support an article in an upwardly tilted position. The panel section includes a second surface provided with laterally spaced guide means between which an article is accommodated when the shelf is in a second mode.

Abstract: A display and storage unit is provided for accommodating a plurality of articles in an attractive yet orderly fashion. The unit includes a housing having an upright interior chamber with an exposed open bottom positioned a substantial distance above a supporting surface. Disposed within the chamber are a plurality of carriers which are arranged in substantially face-to-face relation and are mounted for independent substantially vertical movement between various selected modes. Each carrier is adapted to accommodate a plurality of articles and segregate same into a predetermined number of groups, the latter being disposed in side-by-side relation. When in a first mode, the carrier is substantially concealed within the chamber and the accommodated articles are inaccessible. When in a second mode, the carrier projects downwardly a substantial amount through the open bottom of the housing whereby any depleted groups of accommodated articles can be manually replenished.