Abstract: The present invention relates to a rack structure for displaying and dispensing candy which comprises a plurality of enclosed containers arranged in first second and third rows, each container being totally enclosed on all sides and having a base, a supply of candy and a downwardly extending outlet for dispensing candy from the supply; and a support structure for retaining the containers in spaced relation in the rows.

Abstract: A shopping cart station has flee-standing first and second hollow wall members filled with a ballast material. A connecting element couples the first and second hollow wall members together. The cart station can be easily moved and secured by emptying the hollow wall elements of the ballast material, repositioning the cart station, and refilling the wall members with ballast.

Abstract: A vibration canceler includes a dimensionally stable inertial mass that is retained by a spring element made of a flexible material. A metal clamping element is mounted to the spring element and the clamping element and the inertial mass are fastened frictionally to one another through a wall of a recess in said inertial mass. The recess may be tapered in the direction of insertion of the spring element, to ensure a good frictional fit.

Abstract: A driving and tensioning device for a flexible protective member such as a strip, curtain or skirt includes a rolling-up driving-shaft and an unrolling driving-shaft which are driven by electric motors provided with a brake activated in order not to brake any longer when one of these motors is under power. This driving and tensioning device furthermore includes a device for controlling the power supply to the motors so that a torque is generated by one of the motors withstanding the operation of the other motor, during the phase of either unrolling or rolling-up of the flexible protective member.

Abstract: A manually operable mechanical memory device comprises at least one slider slidably mounted within a slider rail attached to one member of a seat guide system. The slider includes at least one stop face adjacent an end of the slider. A stop element is retractably attached to a second seat guide member that is movable relative to the first seat guide member. The stop element is movable from a neutral position outside of the slider to a stop position capable of placement within the slider and engagement against the stop face. The slider includes a catch to prevent the stop element from entering the slider from the neutral position. The slider includes a striker that locks the stop element within the slider and against the stop face.

Abstract: A holder for supporting a curtain relative to a wall or ceiling surface. The inventive device includes an elongated support plate mountable to a wall or ceiling surface and having a pair of retaining channels extending therealong. A plurality of sliding hooks are movably positioned within the channel and extend downwardly from the support plate to couple with a curtain.

Abstract: A storage rack for articles having predetermined, substantially identical thicknesses comprises a body having opposite ends and at least one generally horizontal slot formed in the enclosure for receiving at least one edge of one of the articles to releasably hold the article generally horizontally. The slot having opposing first and second edges, portions of which lie in first and second boundary planes to releasably hold the article. The remainder portions of the first and second edges lie outside the first and second boundary planes and provide for easy initial insertion of the edge of the article in the slot. The body is adapted to stand erect on one of its ends.

Abstract: A telecommunications wall rack is particularly adapted for supporting a plurality of telecommunications panels. The wall rack includes a support frame which is adapted for mounting on a substantially vertical surface. The wall rack includes a mounting frame adapted for supporting a plurality of telecommunications panels. A pair of aligned hinges pivotally connects the mounting frame to the support frame. Each of the hinges has an axis of pivoting substantially aligned with the axis of pivoting of the other hinge of the pair. Each of the hinges has a threaded hinge pin mounted on the support frame. The mounting frame is threadedly connected to each hinge pin for pivoting on the hinge pins. A locking apparatus releasably connects the mounting frame to the support frame to allow selective pivoting of the mounting frame on the threaded hinge pins relative to the support frame to provide access to both sides of the mounting frame.

Abstract: A self-adjusting clamp for use in medical applications allows a support post to be tightly retained against a substrate such as an operating table. A single control knob provides clamping facility to the support post as well as to the hooked ends of the clamp that engages the side edges of the operating table.

Abstract: A motorized accessory holder (12) includes a body (4) having a lower region defining a circumferential track (14). A belt assembly (6), including a continuous loop belt (28) and support arms (34) extending outwardly from the belt, is housed within the body. A drive assembly (8), used to drive the belt along a continuous loop path with the outer ends (38) of the support arms supported by the track, is also housed within the body. Different types of accessory supports (10) adapted to support different types of accessories are removably secured to and hang from the support arms. For example, the accessory supports can be configured to support neckties, earrings, necklaces, belts or even spice jars.

Abstract: In combination, a computer and removable paper holder. The paper holder is adapted to be removably mounted on a computer, preferably on a portable or notebook computer display screen, for securing a sheet of paper adjacent thereto. The holder is made of flexible plastic and includes a body having a pair of end edges and a pair of side edges. A pair of spaced legs extend outwardly from one side edge of the body adjacent the end edges. A central flange extends outwardly from the body and is centrally positioned intermediate the legs. The body is in a planar configuration for ease of storage and transporting but is flexed into a bowed arcuate configuration when mounted on a portable computer display screen. When flexed into this arcuate configuration, the screen edge is interposed between the central flange and the respective legs. A resilient clip is formed integrally with the body and located centrally thereon to hold a paper sheet against the body.

Abstract: An inventory/facing construction currently available gondola which allows it to accommodate faster moving inventory without changing the desired planogrammed facings. A horizonal shelf carries symmetrical anchors at each rear end. A three-way arm has one arm pivotally secured to a forward finger, a second arm retaining; a counter balance spring between the second arm and an upper rear finger of the anchor, and a third arm extending diagonally upwardly pivotally secured to front anchors at each front end of the shelf. The front anchors support a vertical panel between the standards, forming a smaller version of a gondola upright, peg board construction, and supported desired shelving and facings. A bar is pivotally secured to the arms and anchors.The front anchors define a cam surface which engages a cam follower at the forward end of the horizonal shelf causing the panel to move its substantially full horizonal extent as soon as possible and then to drop vertically to its full extent thereafter.

Abstract: A device for controlling an articulating outboard motor bracket is provided. A mounting bracket is affixed to an inner side of a boat's transom. The mounting bracket includes a pair of mounting plates that extend above a top edge of the transom. A lever arm has a first end that is pivotally affixed to the mounting plates. A lever member has an arcuate region that extends from a first end toward a second end thereof. The first end of the lever member is pivotally coupled to the lever arm. The lever member couples to the lever arm at a point proximal to an arcuate portion of the lever arm. A pair of coupling plates pivotally couple the lever member to the lever arm and hold the lever member in axial alignment with the lever arm. A pair of connecting plates pivotally connect a second end of the lever member to a lifting member on the articulating bracket. The lever arm is rotated toward the articulating outboard motor bracket, to lower the bracket into an operating position.

Abstract: An improved bracket construction for the storage and display of cylindrically and dish-shaped products in an orientation in which the top thereof is oriented generally vertically includes a pair of horizontal hanging bar units adapted to mount to the vertical standards utilized in conjunction with conventional gondola displays. The hanging bar units include a hanging bar and attachable brackets, the brackets being positionable along the length of the hanging bar and having hooks for engaging the vertical gondola standards. Vertical uprights are mounted to the hanging bars, and support at least one cradle assembly for support of the products. In a preferred embodiment, the cradle assembly includes a horizontal bar which is mounted to the vertical uprights, and at least one product cradle, extending forwardly therefrom.

Abstract: An adjustable wrench-rack comprises a hanging body and two retaining bodies. The hanging body is provided with a plurality of locking holes. Each of the two retaining bodies is provided on a rear surface thereof with a plurality of threaded holes for fastening the retaining body to the hanging body by bolts engageable with the threaded holes and the locking holes. The two retaining bodies are provided respectively on a front surface thereof with a plurality of retaining slots in which the ring wrench, the double-ended wrench and the combination wrench are held securely. The retaining slots are provided respectively with an opening and a hooked body serving to prevent the wrench from slipping out of the retaining slot in which it is held.

Abstract: An adjustable height pedestal is formed of one, two, or more identical or variant height pleated upright members. The pleated upright members are interconnected by two or more connector rings at either end of each pleated upright member. When two or more pleated upright members are used to form one display pedestal, one connector ring interconnects the area between two of said pleated upright members. A disc rests upon four lid/base supports inside the topmost connector ring, and is covered by a lid which interconnects with said connector ring. A second identical disc rests on the four lid/base supports inside the bottom-most connector ring. Display pedestals over 12" in height are generally stabilized with a heavy block which is readily accessible and which sits on top of the disc in the bottom of the display. In one embodiment the lid and disc are not used leaving an open display pedestal for cylindrical merchandise.