Abstract: A display assembly is provided which includes one or more display stands, each having a T-shaped base and one or more tower members extending therefrom. Each tower member is rotatable about a rod which extends into the T-shaped base. A connector plate is used to interconnect two or more display stands in order for the interconnected display stand to assume many different configurations. One or more display racks are connected to each tower member. Each display racks accommodates products having different widths.

Abstract: A stand for exhibiting and holding articles which includes an elongate and substantially vertical shaft which extends upwardly from a base. One or more article receiving containers are rotatably mounted to the shaft. Each article receiving container includes a plurality of article receiving and holding pockets extending substantially radially outwardly from the shaft, such that the user can rotate an article receiving container, bringing a desired object stored in a distant pocket closer to the user.

Abstract: For the purposes of vendably displaying eyeglasses from a radiating-arms tubular-shell revolvable about a vertical-axis shaft, disclosed are vertically-pairable and pegboard-engageable brackets, each such bracket including: an upright annulus intersected by an upright central-plane; attachably extending uprightly from the annulus rear-plane, a plurality of primary upright-bars respectively adaptable to be removably secureable through pegboard horizontally-aligned perforations and a pair of secondary upright-bars spatially-similarly flanking a said upright central-plane; and a pair of overlying horizontal rings located forwardly of the pegboard and together adapted to revolvably journal a said vertical-axis shaft, and said respective rings being attached to forwardly extending support-arms respectively topically connected to secondary upright-bars through forwardly-convergent horizontal connector-bars.

Abstract: A fingernail color display device has two or more platforms attached to a shaft which is rotatably mounted on a base. Apertures around the perimeter of each platform receive and hold for display colored artificial fingernails, so that the platforms may be rotated for viewing a variety of colors and a customer's finger may be placed under a nail for comparison with skin color, etc.

Abstract: A height expandable rack for compact discs comprising a plurality of plates. A structure is for storing a plurality of the compact discs in a horizontal plane on each plate. A facility is for stacking the plates together in an interconnected manner in a limited area space on a flat horizontal surface.

Abstract: A stand for holding compact discs and/or tape cassettes preferably has a rotatably mounted part (1) made up of a multiplicity of bar-shaped elements (7, 8) of two different types. These elements have transverse grooves enabling them to be fitted one on the other in parallel pairs, with alternate pairs at right angles to each other, thus giving two pairs of parallel walls. The elements (7, 8) also have longitudinal ribs (9) located opposite each other in pairs, thus providing lateral supports for the objects. The individual components can be provided as a kit which enables the stand to be transported and distributed in unassembled form. A second, smaller, part (2), can be mounted on the first (1) and connected to it. This second part is designed to hold differently shaped objects, such as audio cassettes.

Abstract: A multifaceted display stand assembly includes a central stand that assumes an upright position in its condition of use. The central stand is provided with a plurality of vertically extending channels each facing in a different direction. Each of a plurality of receptacle components is accommodated and held in a different one of the vertical channels in an assembled condition of the assembly. Each receptacle component has several shelves for supporting items to be displayed. The vertical channels are bounded by respective wall sets all of which are constituted by integral sections of a single sheet of corrugated board that are folded and connected to one another in such a manner as to form the vertical channels and also a hollow space in the center of the stand.

Abstract: A circular rack for caps. The rack comprises multiple rotatable cap fixtures. The fixtures each hold a plurality of caps for storage and/or display. The fixtures rotate about a central support pole. The fixtures may be adapted so that a double layer of caps can be held, that is, a first layer of caps oriented right side up, and a second layer of caps oriented upside down. In addition, a lamp or a decorative item, such as a sports trophy or a piece of sporting equipment, may be affixed at the top of the central support pole.

Abstract: Compact recording disc storage carousels each of which includes at least two circular platforms separated by fixed vertical pillars and having therebetween a pair of movable pillars each of which is so juxtaposed to a pair of said fixed pillars as to be capable of maintaining an array of compact recording disc cases between them in face-to-face contacting relationship, and a backstop arrangement capable of preventing said compact recording disc cases of said array from passing so far between said platforms that their spines are spaced from the peripheries of the lower ones of said platforms by more than a predetermined distance.

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 display unit includes a rotor and a scanner ring which slip onto the upper end portion of a cylindrical pole and which are rotatably supported on the pole. The rotor supports radially extending hangers for displaying articles of merchandise. The scanner ring carries decorative or information labels such as UPC identification and pricing labels corresponding to the merchandise on the hangers. The scanner ring is located above the hangers so that the labels remain visible as merchandise is added to or removed from the hangers. Additionally, the scanner ring interlocks with the top of the rotor for rotation with the rotor so as to permit the labels to remain aligned relative to the hangers as the display unit is rotated on the pole.

Abstract: The rotary device includes a center pillar mounted in a pedestal, and rotatable circular plates or shelves mounted to individually freely rotate about the pillar. Vertical partitions are mounted on at least some of the shelves. These partitions extend from the central area of a shelf towards but short of the periphery thereof at which point a perpendicular wing is provided to constitute a guard. The ratio between the length of the partition and that of the wing is adjusted so as to maximize the area of the circular shelf which is used for storing articles and for filing documents, thereby leaving a negligible unused area of the shelf.

Abstract: A cabinet for storing cassette tape containers including a base provided with a center with a vertical axle having an annular groove engaged with a retainer ring, a rotating member having four radial legs each formed at an outer end with a conical through hole with a large diameter at an upper end and a small diameter at a lower end, a plurality of balls having a diameter slightly larger than the small diameter of the conical through hole but smaller than the large diameter of the conical through hole, a plurality of plugs each disposed within the conical through hole and having a spherical recess at a lower end thereof located on one of the balls, a plurality of supporting rods having lower ends each vertically mounted in the conical through hole, a plurality of arms having a U-shaped portion and pivotally connected with the supporting rods, and a cover engaged with upper ends of the supporting rods.

Abstract: An improved display rack (10) which is supported by existing facilities such as existing shelving (44), an existing suspended ceiling (50) or the floor (48). The improved display rack (20) provides a rotatable display unit (20) and a securing assembly (36) for securing the improved display rack (10) to the existing facilities. The improved display rack (10) may be used to display such things as ceiling fan pulls, postcards, greeting cards, key chains, and comic books. The improved display rack (10) can provide a hinge (70) such that the rotatable display unit (20) can be pivoted away from the existing facility.

Abstract: An improved display rack (10) which allows the use of a pivotable display unit (16) with existing display facilities such as existing shelving (54) or an existing suspended ceiling (62). The improved display rack (10) may be used to display such things as ceiling fan pulls, postcards, greeting cards, keychains, and comic books. The improved display rack (10) comprises a pivotable display unit (16), a lower supporting member (12), and an upper stabilizing member (14). The lower supporting member (12) is attached, at one end, to a bottom portion of the pivotable display unit (16) and, at the other end, engages either a supporting surface, such as the floor, or is attached to the existing shelving (54). The upper stabilizing member (14) is attached, at one end, to the top of the pivotable display unit (16) and, at the other end, is secured either to an existing suspended ceiling (62) or to existing shelving (54).

Abstract: A storage cabinet for recorded media such as audio cassettes, compact discs, video tapes, etc. is formed by a plurality of identical modules. Each module includes top and bottom attachment devices for releasably joining together adjacent modules into a vertical stacked relationship by snap fitting said modules together. A bearing member is removably attached to the bottom surface of the lowermost module for rotatably mounting the stacked joined modules on a support surface. Each of the storage compartments is formed with a plurality of separate storage spaces for receiving individual recorded media. A top cover includes an attachment device for snap fitting it on the top portion of the uppermost module by engagement with the attachment device of said uppermost module. The storage spaces may vary in size for receiving the same or different recorded media within the same module or storage compartment thereof.

Abstract: A greeting card display apparatus including an upstanding card retaining assembly with concealed slot means for receiving a plurality of endless loop elastic cords in a manner that the elastic cords extend in tension along the periphery of the upstanding assembly to retain greeting cards with respect to the upstanding assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is an upright revolving display stand (10,10') of the type for displaying articles of merchandise (66,66') and of the type supported by both a base floor portion (12,12') and an upright wall portion. (14,14') extending from the base floor portion (12,12'). The display stand (10,10') is characterized by a display rack (46,46') coupled to the pole (24,24').

Abstract: A storage rack for use with a break press is capable of holding dies in a manner whereby each die can be readily transferred directly from the storage rack to the break press. The storage rack comprises a central shaft capable of vertical movement and a set of horizontal tiers fixedly secured to the central shaft to move vertically therewith and also to rotate therewith. Each tier has at least two support rails to hold dies. A die for use in the break press is positioned juxtaposed a die bolster of the break press by vertically moving the tier and revolving it. It is transferred readily by sliding it from the storage rack's support rail to the break press's die bolster.

Abstract: A shoe rack comprising shoe storage members rotatable about a shaft are separated from one another by one or more spacers. Each storage member comprises a hub and a plurality of arms with supports which store shoes in a substantially vertical position. The storage members and spacers may be removed at one end of the shaft.

Abstract: An adjustable disk show rack including a plurality of individual sector boxes pivotally connected together by a pivot shaft, each individual sector box having a horizontal insertion slot on the arc for the insertion of an individual laser disk, a first rail and a first sliding groove disposed at the bottom and concentrically spaced along the arc, a second sliding groove and a second rail disposed at the top and concentrically spaced along the arc corresponding to the first rail and the first sliding groove, and wherein the first rail and first sliding groove of one individual sector box are slidably matched with the second sliding groove and second rail of another individual sector box so that the individual sector boxes can be arranged into a stack or spread out like a fan.

Abstract: A system for vertically storing and displaying elongated articles such as steel rods or the like. A stationary base rotatably supports a tall cylindrical storage rack. A platform with a peripheral rim holds the bottom ends of articles while the top ends are retained by upper braces. The braces include a centered spacer which creates a relief region above it. The articles are removed by lifting to clear the bottom rim and tilted so that the top ends swing into the relief region. The rack is divided into pie-shaped product homes by spokes extending from the spacers. The system may be a stand-alone unit with more than one rack, or a single rack coupled at the top to a support structure. The system also includes outer surfaces on which to display general and specific product information and may also include receptacles for fasteners to be used with the elongated articles.

Abstract: Document holder for holding one or more sheets of paper in a generally upright position having a curvilinear element which engages the underside of a vertically inclined sheet of paper in fulcrum-like fashion along a horizontally extending line no higher than the vertical centerline of the paper and imparts an upwardly concave curvature to the paper which enables the paper to extend for at least one-half of its length above the fulcrum without buckling under its own weight. The lower portion of the paper is held in a fixed position so that the paper does not rotate about the fulcrum due to the weight of the paper above the fulcrum. The embodiments disclosed include modular units for use on walls and other vertical surfaces, circular units with rotary bases for use on countertops and other horizontal surfaces and a copy holder for use on desks and the like.

Abstract: A stackable storage rack receives thin, flat objects such as compact disc cases. The rack includes a turntable with radially extending grooves for receiving the objects. The base has portions thereof extending radially outwards beyond the turntable. There is a spindle and bearing for rotatably mounting the turntable on the base. A plurality of elongated rods extend perpendicularly from the top of the base on the portions thereof. There are sockets on the bottom of the base for releasibly receiving tops of rods of another rack. A plurality of racks can thereby be stacked one upon the other.

Abstract: A dirty swimming pool filter is journaled for rotation about a vertical array of nozzles and spun about a vertical axis by the action of the spray. The rotation can be fast enough that centrifugal forces aid in the cleaning operation by sloughing dirt off the outside of the filter. One version of the apparatus includes a second vertical array of nozzles external to the filter and directing a spray against the outer face of the filter, which aids in sloughing dirt off it. This second array is rotatable about its own vertical axis and can be used to control the rate of rotation of the filter being cleaned. A sealed bearing is provided at the base of the filter to allow free rotation about the first vertical array of nozzles.

Abstract: A rotary tool carrier assembly includes a base having a ball race, and a tool carrier unit fastened to the base and revolvably supported on the ball race, the tool carrier unit being consisted of a bottom tool carrier supported on the ball race having upright stop rods and recessed holes and linked sloping cells for carrying different drill gimlets and tool bits and sockets, a top tool carrier having a plurality of tool hanging holes for hanging tools and tool storage chambers for keeping screws and nuts, and an upright support connected between the bottom tool carrier and the top tool carrier.

Abstract: A modular stationery stand including a rotary base, a lower case with many shell-shaped spaces, an upper case, and a lattice cover. The base has a large cylinder in the center, and smaller cylinders mounted in the four corners. There are corresponding hollow cylinders installed in the upper pen case and the lower case. The lattice cover covers said pen case and has a hole to receive hollow cylinder so as to form a rotating stationery stand with upper and lower layers.

Abstract: A sample changer for precise positioning of a selected sample from a plurality of samples stored on a removable annular sample file. The samples comprising a rectangular dimensioned object is radially removed from the annular cassette and precisely positioned at a predetermined location for testing. Upon completion of the desired testing, the sample is replaced into the cassette which is repositioned and a subsequently selected sample is accordingly extracted and positioned for testing. Furthermore, the present invention includes a combination of elements which act together to detect and dislodge samples which may become temporarily stuck or jammed in the mechanism, reducing the need for operator intervention. Furthermore, the annular cassette is removable from the sample changing mechanism and includes a concentric locking ring which selectively retains all samples within the cassette or permits the removal of all samples.

Abstract: A storage receptacle including a receptacle portion rotatably mounted on a base portion, the receptacle portion including two sections for receiving knives and kitchen tools, utensils and gadgets therein, the two sections being fixedly secured together. One section includes a front portion having a downwardly inclined top wall with slots therein to receive knives with long blades having different lengths and widths, and a rectangular cut-out to receive kitchen shears therein. The other section includes a central portion to receive kitchen tools, utensils and gadgets having variable lengths, a rear partitioned portion to receive kitchen tools and utensils therein, and opposing side portions having top walls with slots therein to receive knives with short blades of the same length and width. Preferably, the receptacle portion is hollow and fabricated from a plastic material.

Abstract: A rotatable display device is described which is intended to improve tabletop and store environments by reducing clutter, increasing product promotion awareness, and freeing-up valuable table space. The display device is also designed in a manner which limits the amount of wear and tear it receives due to handling and food and beverage spillage. The display device includes a frame with multiple display faces and a support member rotatably coupled to the frame.

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: An attractive, sturdy revolving shelf unit which provides for efficient storage space for books, magazines, or wine bottles etc. Each shelf is characterized by an L-patterned arrangement of vertical supports between shelves which permit efficient storage and provide strength. Methods employed in manufacturing the storage units provide for easy adaptation to different sizes of the storage unit and variation in the size of the L-pattern to accommodate different storage items.

Abstract: A general purpose system for the storage and retrieval of articles having nested sets of rotatable platters or of various perimeters such that each set fits inside the perimeter of the next larger sized platter. All platters have storage positions or bins in which articles are stored. Bins are positioned so that one side is adjacent to the perimeter of the platter. All platters are mounted so that a part of their perimeter is adjacent to the perimeter of the platter on which they are mounted. This arrangement makes all storage positions available at the edge of the largest or main platter by rotating a subset of the smaller platters. The main platter can be rotated to a serving window making all storage positions on the platter available at the serving window. The geometry of the circular arrangement make the number of storage positions on a main platter vary with the square of the radius of the main platter whereas the time it takes to fetch a storage location varies with the radius.

Abstract: Computer tape cassette storage units store a number or computer tape cassettes during periods of nonuse and are particularly adapted for use in an automated tape cassette archiving and retrieval system. The storage units include at least one shelf unit having a substantially horizontally disposed shelf for supporting a row of computer tape cassettes on edge. Structures are provided so as to minimize (if not eliminate) the possibility that the tape cassettes will become dislodged from the shelf units in the event of mechanical shocks and/or vibrations (e.g., which may occur in an automated system do to a robotic manipulator coming into physical contact with the storage unit). Such structure may take the form of a forward lip against which a portion of the tape cassettes abuts and/or structures which shift the centers of gravity of the tape cassettes rearwardly toward the rear wall of the shelf units upon which they are supported.

Abstract: A rotatable food tray for use in combination with an outdoor patio table having an umbrella. The food tray includes a centrally disposed aperture to accommodate the support post of the umbrella. A base support member is placed beneath the food tray for free rotation of the tray in relation to the table. The support member can be placed directly on the eating surface, or alternatively, placed at any position along the length of the umbrella support post by use of extension posts or support pins associated with the umbrella post. The rotatable tray is available for placement of foods, utensils, and like items utilized during a meal, allowing ease of access by manual rotation of the tray. An inner and outer raised lip is provided about the periphery of the tray to contain fluid spills. The device can be made into a two tier or three tier apparatus by placement of additional rotatable trays at a predetermined distance above the base rotatable tray.

Abstract: A rotatable holding rack to facilitate the process of cleaning reusable washable cartridge filters, such as those filters commonly used with swimming pool filtration systems. A vertically positioned cartridge filter is securely mounted onto a rotatable wash rack and is held in a stationary mode as the frontally exposed area is washed clean by a hand-held jet-nozzeled water hose. The filter unit is then revolved to the next selected frontal exposure, by rotating a finned circular flat platform to which the filter unit is attached, by redirecting the water-force of the hand-held hose to rotatable platform fins.

Abstract: A concealable rotary stand for hanging clothes. The stand includes a round top supported on a rotary table above a bottom plate by an upright post with pegs, and a shield peripherally covered between the round top and the rotary table and spaced around the upright post. The shield has an opening for access, which may be turned toward the wall and concealed from the sight.

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 method of displaying and stocking three categories of an article which comprises:supplying first, second and third categories of an article each having associated therewith respectively, first, second and third indicia having, respectively, first, second and third visual appearances, which visual appearances being different from one another; andmounting or arranging the articles in the first second and third categories on respectively, first, second and third regions of a display unit wherein said first, second and third regions have associated therewith first, second and third indicia substantially similar in appearance to said first, second and third visual appearances.

Abstract: A pivoting tray with a pivot shaft bearing for corner cabinets. The tray has a bottom in the shape of a full or partial arc of a circle, made in one piece of plastic and having a support plate reinforced on the underside by radially extending ribs and a central pivot bearing as well as a laterally circumferentially extending pulled up edge. The ribs are connected to the underside (1a) of the support plate (1) and have been widened over a portion of their height into hollow sections.

Abstract: A display stand having identical top and bottom members having a plurality of panel member seats formed about their periphery. The seats have guide members and a lip which interlocks with a wall edge formed in each vertical panel member. Each vertical panel member is provided with suitable attachment means for mounting articles of merchandise to be displayed.

Abstract: A rotatable display tower, preferably for use as a merchandising rack for the original sale of packaged products, preferably audio cassette tapes. The tower provides, in a relative minimum of space, a large number of audio cassette tapes to be viewed "head or face on" and, their spines, too. The display tower securely holds the packages, in a tilted-back manner, yet allows the consumer to easily remove the same for purchase.

Abstract: A display rack includes a plurality of elongated rails, a frame structure for supporting the rails in a common plane and in a generally parallel and vertically spaced relation to one another so as to locate the rails at uniform distances from one another, and a plurality of grooves defining sets of tracks along facing longitudinal surfaces of the rails. The grooves extend between and are open at opposite ends of the rails for holding thin rectangular shaped cards therebetween which are receivable from either opposite ends of the rails such that the opposite end edges of the cards extend within the sets of facing tracks of the rails and the cards extend between the rails.

Abstract: A free-standing merchandise display comprises a base adapted to rest stably on a horizontal surface and a pole extending vertically upwardly from the base. An elongated, substantially circular cylindrical tower is rotatably mounted on the pole. Elongated merchandise trays extend lengthwise generally radially outwardly from the tower. Each tray has a bottom wall, at least portions of which form a planar surface for supporting the merchandise, side walls extending upwardly from each of the longer sides of the bottom wall and an end wall extending upwardly from the end of the bottom wall remote from the tower. The trays are arranged in vertically spaced-apart circumferential rows, the trays in each such row being spaced apart from each other, and the trays in adjacent rows are offset circumferentially from each other. All of the trays are disposed such that the planar surfaces slope downwardly from the end adjacent the tower to the end remote from the tower obliquely to diametrical planes of the tower.

Abstract: An attractive, sturdy revolving shelf unit which provides for efficient storage space for books, magazines, or wine bottles etc. Each shelf is characterized by an L-patterned arrangement of vertical supports between shelves which permit efficient storage and provide strength. Methods employed in manufacturing the storage units provide for easy adaptation to different sizes of the storage unit and variation in the size of the L-pattern to accommodate different storage items.

Abstract: A kitchen corner cupboard comprises a housing (12) having an upper cover plate (11) and a carousel (13) mounted therein. The carousel is provided with a vertical rotation shaft (15) which mounts at least one circular horizontal carrier plate (14a, 14b), in particular concentric to the rotation shaft (15) and a front element (18) made of two front panels (19, 20) arranged preferably at right angles or at an angle of 180.degree. to each other. The rotation shaft (15) lies at a substantial distance behind the intersection line of the imaginary extension of the front panels (41, 42) of adjacent cupboard housings. For the opening of the housing (12) the rotation shaft (15) is rotatably journalled about a vertical axis (17) at its lower end region on a diagonal translation body (25) which is diagonally translatably mounted on a base body (16) of the housing (12). In the closed rotary position of the front element (18), the rotation shaft is translatable diagonally, i.e. at an angle of preferably 45.degree.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a space efficient garment storage and display apparatus that includes a support stand and a plurality of display units. The display units include display racks supported by an upright support frame and having storage bars extending across each respective display rack. The storage bars simultaneously display and store garments, such as scarves and the like, which are wrapped or draped therearound. The display units may further include a silhouette located generally above the display racks for displaying the garments as they would normally be worn.

Abstract: An improved method for shipping a display rack loaded with packaged small fragile items to provide greater protection during shipment and to provide greater convenience to the retail vendor in displaying the packaged items. Multiple packages are pre-placed on the rack and the rack is wrapped with shrink-wrap. Heat is applied and the shrink-wrap contracts pulling the packages into each other and more tightly against the rack. This wrapping makes the rack and packages easier to pack for shipment, provides further shock protection and saves the retailer time and energy in displaying the small fragile items.

Abstract: A vertically oriented, peripherally defined, and rotatably mounted column defines a plurality of spaced sets of similar spaced holes to receive and support the shanks of elongate fasteners. The column carries, between sets of spaced holes, a plurality of "L" shaped brackets, each having upturned support arms spaced radially outward from the column to receive and support a plurality of annular washers or nuts thereon. The column is rotatably mounted on a bracket for support on either horizontal or vertical surfaces. The column supports fasteners for sorting, display, and storage and may be used as a merchandising container for such products. A second species provides a plurality of cylinders that are rotatably supported in spaced circular array on a medial stand that provides additional means for storage of a stock of fastening devices.

Abstract: A display rack for books, cassette tapes, compact disks, LP records, etc. comprises an I-frame support for at least two rotatable towers housed thereon. Two or more I-frames and towers are hinged together with the towers supported therebetween for rotation. With the I-frames connected together an extremely versatile structure is presented which enables the display to assume a wide variety of spatial configurations.