Abstract: A clothes hanging stand device mainly has a pair of vertical stand oppositely facing with each other, several frames connecting the pair of vertical stand and a shelf stand set up in the hanging space formed by the pair of vertical stand. The expansion or contraction of the shelf stand can provide an enlarged two-level hanging space, or a full height hanging space for apparel. Furthermore, the hanging space can be further expanded to the outside of the pair of the vertical stand by the extending of an extending rod of the horizontal oriented frame. Quick assembling and disassembling among the components can be achieved. Additionally, the whole device after collapse takes little volume space for easy store-up.

Abstract: A connecting member for connecting a plurality of frame elements. The connecting member has a core section having a width and two supporting members for supporting frame elements extending in different directions from the connecting member. The connecting member has at least one additional member for supporting a further frame element. The or each additional supporting member is pivotally connected to the core section and moveable between a first position in which the additional supporting member lies within the width of the core section and a second position in which a frame element supported by the additional support will extend in a direction generally perpendicular to a frame element supported by a supporting element of the core section.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus may permit the propagation and distribution of plants, or merely storage and/or shipment of items, in a space efficient manner. Individual apparatus may be stacked in a rack system. Space between individual stacked apparatus may be varied to accommodate plants of various sizes and permit varying degrees of air flow. Individual apparatus may be collapsed into smaller units without removable hardware and with all components remaining connected at all times. Apparatus may be delivered in a fully assembled stated and returned in a state of reduced size, minimizing transportation costs and efficiently utilizing transportation resources.

Abstract: A rack includes a rear wall and two side walls hinged to the rear wall to pivot toward one another when the rack is being collapsed. The side walls include brackets releasably supporting shelves. The shelves are made of metal wire and may be collapsed to a flat configuration and when erected, comprise a rectangular cubic structure. The rear wall has a bottom grid assembly pivotably mounted to the rear wall so that it may be pivoted downwardly when the rack is being opened and assembled, and may be pivoted upwardly to lie flat against the rear wall for storage and transport. The walls are made of a suitable wood or particle board material or lightweight metal.

Abstract: A quick assembly retail product display system providing efficient display of retail product. One embodiment of the display system includes a rack, display trays, clips used to mount the display trays on the rack, and graphic components. Retail product is packaged and shipped within the display trays, allowing the display trays and product to be put on display without removing the retail product from the trays. Clips are removably mounted to the rack, allowing multiple configurations of the display system. The rack portion of the display system can be quickly set up and is collapsible when not in use. Additionally, the rack is easily movable, allowing the rack to be placed in many different locations. The graphic components provide advertising space and are available in a variety of shapes and sizes to enhance the appearance of the display system.

Abstract: A plate, glass and cutlery-holding unit (10, 10?) I suitable for housing plates and/or saucers (11), glasses (12) and cutlery (13) comprises at least two portions (20,30, 30?, 30?) hinged together so that the unit can take up a closed position in which it is intended to house just cutlery, and an open position in which the unit can house plates, saucers, glasses and cutlery.

Abstract: A foldable article support rack has a shelf-board and a plurality of bearing legs joined to the shelf-board at spaced locations to support the shelf-board steadily. The shelf-board includes two daughter boards that are connected in a manner to be foldable along a line. The foldable article support rack further includes telescopic link mechanisms connected to the daughter boards and the bearing legs. The telescopic link mechanisms are operable to selectively fold the daughter boards and the bearing legs into a plane for storage or stretch the daughter boards and the bearing legs for use. Therefore, manufacturers or merchants could assembly all components of the rack into finished product and fold it into a package for easy storage and transport and, in turn, consumers purchased the rack may immediately stretch it for use without troublesome assembling operation, while not in use, the consumers can fold it for sparing space.

Abstract: A dish rack convertible between and expanded and collapsed configurations. The dish rack has at least three support surfaces, with a first support surface pivotally connected to a base tray, a second support surface pivotally connected to the first support surface, and a third support surface pivotally connected to the second support surface. In the collapsed configuration, each of the three support surfaces and the base tray are in a generally parallel arrangement.

Abstract: Stand for displaying information having at least one presentation surface, comprising a plurality of panels (32-34) made of a substantially rigid material and articulated together in an articulation direction, having two end panels (32, 34) each extending between an articulation edge (35, 36) and a free border (37, 38) substantially parallel to the articulation edge (35, 36), the stand being able to be laid flat counter to the action of elastic return means, with the two free borders (37, 38) of the two end panels (32, 34) being spaced apart from one another. The return means are arranged in order, after the panels have been unfolded, to bring the two free borders (37, 38) together, so as to be approximately coincident, and to thus set up the stand.

Abstract: A rackable, collapsible, and stackable unit including corner posts being foldable inwardly and downwardly, side bars connecting a pair of opposite corner posts, upper end bars connecting a pair of adjacent corner posts, lower end bars connecting the pair of adjacent upright corner posts, a core holder located on the upper end bars for retaining one end of a core, a plurality of hinges, one connected at each joint between each corner post and the side bars, and hinged support braces pivotally and diagonally connected between one of the corner posts and one of the side bars to hold the corner posts in an upright position when the unit is opened and which, in combination with the hinges, makes it possible to fold the corner posts inwardly and downwardly so as to lie substantially flat against the side bars.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable exhibit display and to a kit for assembling the same. The portable display comprises a plurality of panels made from a sheet material and assembled to one another through a locking system. The locking system includes a plurality of tabs projecting from one panel and a corresponding plurality of locking slots defined in an adjoining panel, the slots being adapted to receive the tabs therein. The display of the present invention can carry a plurality of shelves or display members such as hook grids. The present invention also relates to panels for assembling a display.

Abstract: A customizable returnable rack system for shipping products is provided. The system includes a plurality of racks (10), wherein each rack (10) is selectively displaceable between a collapsed position and an upright position. The racks (10) are adapted to be stacked upon one another in either the collapsed or upright position. The system further includes a first removable dunnage structure (22) couplable to a rack (10) and configured to receive a first type of product and a second removable dunnage structure (22) couplable to a rack (10) and configured to receive a second type of product.

Abstract: A drying rack is generally disclosed herein. The drying rack is for use with a generally fixed surface, such as a wall or a laundry appliance. The drying rack has a first and a second frame member, the second frame member movable with respect to the first frame member. The drying rack also has an expandable assembly connected to and disposed between the first and the second frame members. Further more, the drying rack has an attachment means engaged to the second frame member, wherein the attachment means secures the drying rack to the wall or laundry appliance.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include a support for a rack, such as a sport utility rack that is configured for holding and/or transporting equipment, for instance, bicycles, skis, snowboards, and the like. In certain embodiments, the support is configured for engaging a portion of a sport utility rack, such as those known in the art that include a trailer hitch engagement portion capable of being joined to a trailer hitch receiving element of a vehicle in order to be transported thereby, so as to hold and/or maintain the rack while the rack is not engaged with the vehicle. In certain embodiments, the support is adapted for engaging a trailer hitch engagement portion of a sport utility rack so as to store the rack, while not being engaged with a vehicle, e.g., during transport, and for bearing the weight of the rack while the rack is partially or fully loaded with equipment, such as sports utility equipment (e.g., bicycles).

Abstract: A prayer rug stand having a base, a centrally located vertical post rising from the base, a horizontal cross bar supported at is central portion by the vertical post. The cross bar serves as a rug suspension bar. Another embodiment has arched brackets extending outward from each end of the cross bar with a rug suspension bar attached between the arched brackets so as to space the rug suspension bar from the cross bar. In an augmented version, a book holder for the QURAN is provided on the upper end portion of the vertical post on the side opposite the arched brackets and rug suspension bar. The book holder is supported at an angle to retain the book in the holder when the book is not in use. The book may be opened to a desired page while remaining stable supported by the book holder or support.

Abstract: A barbecue device having a brazier positioned on a cubic cart is provided. The cart contains a bottom board with a number of wheels, a pair of side boards, a back board, and doors. Four joint elements are configured at the four corners on the top surface of the bottom board pin-joined to the side boards. A side board therefore can be folded down towards the bottom board. Four C-shaped seat elements are configured at the four corners on the bottom surface of the bottom board to pin-joined to the axle elements of the wheels. A wheel and its axle element therefore can be folded towards the bottom board.

Abstract: A display stand displays an object at an elevation above a supporting surface, but is easily disassembled for storage and transport in a compact configuration. The stand includes two upright panels which are engaged crosswise at aligned vertical slots in the panels, and an inclined upper panel that rests on the upper edges of the upright panels and supports the object. One of the upright panels has a tab that projects through the inclined panel. A pin extends through the tab and over the inclined panel to prevent the three panels from separating. The pin may also serve as a stop to prevent the displayed object from sliding off the inclined panel.

Abstract: A device and method for containing and hanging clothes, according to which the clothes are contained in a body member and a hanging system is manually moved between a retracted position in which it is supported by, and contained in, the body member, and an extended position in which it is supported by, and extends from, the body member. The clothes can be hung on the hanging system in its extended position.

Abstract: A foldable article support rack has a shelf-board and a plurality of bearing legs joined to the shelf-board at spaced locations to support the shelf-board steadily. The shelf-board includes two daughter boards that are connected in a manner to be foldable along a line. The foldable article support rack further includes telescopic link mechanisms connected to the daughter boards and the bearing legs. The telescopic link mechanisms are operable to selectively fold the daughter boards and the bearing legs into a plane for storage or stretch the daughter boards and the bearing legs for use. Therefore, manufacturers or merchants could assembly all components of the rack into finished product and fold it into a package for easy storage and transport and, in turn, consumers purchased the rack may immediately stretch it for use without troublesome assembling operation, while not in use, the consumers can fold it for sparing space.

Abstract: An assembly includes a housing that has a tubular shape provided with opposed open ends, a planar top surface with spaced apertures adjacent to the ends thereof, and is formed from durable and non-corrosive material. Couplings are insertable into the open ends and are adaptable along a longitudinal axis of the housing. Each coupling has a core provided with a linear bore formed at an angle offset from a vertical axis and a hole formed therein which is positional with an associated one of the apertures. Quick-release pins are insertable into corresponding ones of the apertures and holes, maintaining the couplings at a static relationship with the housing. Coextensive support shafts are interfittable into the bores after the couplings are displaced from the housing. A flexible cord has opposed ends tethered to the support shafts so that the cord maintains a sufficient tension for supporting wet clothes therefrom.

Abstract: A fully collapsible pallet is provided with easily adjustable rear stops, lower rear stops, and side restraints. A telescoping member is provided to allow shipment of partial pallets of windshields. Extensions allow the pallet to be used with windshields of various heights. The pallet is stackable in a folded condition as well as a loaded condition, even when extensions are used. A latch is provided to prevent leaning of the pallet even when the load is not centered in the pallet.

Abstract: A foldable display stand having three opened side shelves is formed by two stepped side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel which are formed from a single geometrical figure formed in a single sheet material. The stand is foldable into a collapsed condition relative to two vertical fold lines formed on the side panel and located opposite to one another. The front panel will abut the rear panel when the stand is folded in the collapsed condition. The shelves are formed by a plurality of panels formed in an upper extension to the front panel and the rear panel. These panels are foldable relative to horizontal fold lines to form the three shelves resting horizontally on stepped upper edges of the side panels. Open end slots are formed in a free end edge of end panels of the front panel and rear panel, which are engageable with upper edges of the side panels for latching the opened side shelves securely in the horizontal position.

Abstract: A rack for supporting at least one bicycle in position includes a base. Two beams are pivotally connected with the base. At least one supporting device is attached to each of the beams in order to support one wheel of the bicycle. A post is pivotally connected with the base. A hooking device is attached to the post in order to hook the bicycle.

Abstract: A drink holder device having a ground support, a leg extending from the ground support, and a plurality of arms extending from the leg. The arms are movable between a raised and a lowered position. At the end of each arm is one or more beverage holders. A lock holds the arm in position when raised.

Abstract: A product storage apparatus or rack comprises a base having a product placement portion capable of receiving a product; means for clamping the product to the apparatus when the product is positioned on the apparatus; and, a linkage assembly that operates the clamping means, the linkage assembly optionally including a self-locking mechanism that locks the clamping means in a closed position, such that when the clamping means is in the closed position, force applied directly to the clamping means will not open the clamping means. A foot pedal may operate the linkage assembly. In one embodiment, the self-locking mechanism is an over-center mechanism. One or more product storage apparatuses can be attached to, or incorporated into, a shipping rack. In the shipping rack, the linkage assembly of one product storage apparatus may control an adjacent product storage apparatus.

Abstract: A first section of a rack includes a first lower wire bend, a second lower wire bend, a first upper wire bend, and a second upper wire bend. The first section also includes a first pivot coupling into which is received a first end of each of the first and second lower wire bends and into which is received a first end of each of the first and second upper wire bends. The first section also includes a second pivot coupling into which is received a second end of each of the first and second lower wire bends and into which is received a second end of each of the first and second upper wire bends.

Abstract: A transportable article support rack is disclosed. The transportable article support rack includes a hitch connector for releasable connecting the rack to a vehicle. The rack also includes a main column assembly pivotally mounted to the hitch connector, a support assembly for supporting an article, and a locking assembly adapted to lock the main column assembly in a transport position. The locking assembly includes at least first and second articulated locking arms, the articulated locking arms pivotally connected to one another. The second locking arm, when locked, forms a truss between the main column assembly and the support assembly for increased article support strength when in the transport position.

Abstract: A portable cooking grill that is configured with a collapsible frame having telescoping legs and a pair of frame sections that extend outwardly to allow the user to adjust the height of the grilling surface and the size of the frame is disclosed. Each frame section has a pair of telescoping legs pivotally connected to the ends of side support rails which support a grill insert, having a pair of foldably connected grill sections, that forms the grilling surface. The legs include a securing mechanism suitable for securing the legs at the height desired by the user. The side support rails slidably engage grill supports located at the sides of the grill insert to extend the position of the legs outwardly. A locking mechanism locks the legs in either their upstanding or folded positions. A slidable connecting mechanism locks the legs in or between the retracted and extended positions.

Abstract: A collapsible clothesline apparatus 10 is disclosed which includes a base member 12. The base member 12 is provided with a plurality of wheels 18 coupled thereto for moving the base member 12 from one location to another. Additionally the base member 12 includes a plurality of apertures 14 formed therein which allows excess water to flow to a removable drip pan 16. The apparatus 10 also includes pole members 20, 22, 24 and 26 supported between the base member 12 and a clothes supporting member 52. The pole members 20, 22, 24 and 26 are provided to allow the clothes supporting member to be raised to a predetermined upright position and be lowered to a folded position as desired.

Abstract: A garment drying apparatus (200) is provided having a frame (201), a porous net (204), an adjustable width garment hanger (202) and a hook (203) to support said adjustable width garment hanger; slip proof pads (205,206) are provided to support said frame to rest at an acute angle from the floor.

Abstract: A CD storage case has two holders and two racks mounted between the holders. The racks between the holders could be folded inside the holders. When no CD cases put on the CD storage case, the racks could be folded to decrease whole volume.

Abstract: Modular display rack systems, which are easily configurable, have interchangeable components, and are capable of being packaged and shipped in small containers, are described. Preferred methods for using modular display rack systems are also disclosed. In some of the embodiments disclosed, one or more ladder racks are used to erect a single tower modular display rack, a two tower modular display rack and so forth. Each ladder rack used to construct the modular display rack system may include a support base pivotally attached via a pivot pin to a lower portion of the ladder rack. The support base supports the load of the ladder rack and the modular display rack system and also pivots to a folded position if desired.

Abstract: A storage device adapted for storage of bedding underneath a bed includes a bottom section, side sections, end sections, and divider sections. The bottom, side, and end sections define an enclosure, and the divider sections are removably attachable within the enclosure to define storage compartments for bedding. In another embodiment, the bedding storage device includes top and bottom sections, and divider sections. The divider sections are removably attached between the top and bottom sections, and the top, bottom, and divider sections define the storage compartments for the bedding. A height, width, and length of the storage devices are adapted for placement underneath a bed.

Abstract: A folding banjo and guitar stand made-up of a first inverted U-shaped bar, with an upper portion, a middle portion and a lower portion with two ends, that acts as a rear support for a banjo or a guitar being secured in an upright position by a second inverted U-shaped bar, with an upper portion and a lower portion with two ends, that is attached to the lower portion of the first inverted U-shaped bar and two folding support hinges that attach the upper portion of the first inverted U-shaped bar to the upper portion of the second inverted U-shaped bar. The folding banjo and guitar stand is also foldable, lightweight and is designed to protect a secured instrument and ground surfaces from scratching and damage.

Abstract: A collapsible closet frame includes pillars, posts, first linking rod sets, second linking rod sets, third linking rod sets. The pillars are located at four corners of the closet. The posts are connected to the pillars in a sliding manner. The first linking rod sets and the second linking rod sets are connected with the pillars while the third linking rod sets are connected with the first linking rod sets. The second linking rod sets comprise cross bars which are hooked to the third linking rod set. The closet frame is easy to collapse for carrying and storage.

Abstract: A foldable display stand having three opened side shelves is formed by two stepped side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel which are formed from a single geometrical figure formed in a single sheet material. The stand is foldable into a collapsed condition relative to two vertical fold lines formed on the side panel and located opposite to one another. The front panel will abut the rear panel when the stand is folded in the collapsed condition. The shelves are formed by a plurality of panels formed in an upper extension to the front panel and the rear panel. These panels are foldable relative to horizontal fold lines to form the three shelves resting horizontally on stepped upper edges of the side panels. Open end slots are formed in a free end edge of end panels of the front panel and rear panel, which are engageable with upper edges of the side panels for latching the opened side shelves securely in the horizontal position.

Abstract: A portable, foldable display apparatus that can be folded into a structure that is approximately one foot wide so that it can be easily stored. The apparatus is fitted with wheels so that the apparatus can be easily moved once it has been set up. An optional telescoping advertisement sign is provided. Multiple levels of display surfaces are provided. The apparatus can be used to display floral arrangements or other articles. The apparatus can be easily manufactured with display surfaces having different shapes to accommodate different merchandize.

Abstract: A stackable, folding transport rack generally including a base, a plurality of supports, at least one foldable A-frame hingedly secured to the base and an optional securing assembly. The base of the transport rack is supported by a plurality of legs bearing supports which are adapted to support the lower edges of objects, such as glass sheets or other sheet materials to be carried by the transport rack. The supports are configured to be as low as possible to the resting surface of the transport rack so as to provide for a minimal lift height for loading and unloading. The low arrangement of the supports also maximizes the size of glass sheets that can be carried and maintains the lowest possible center of gravity. The top of the sheet supports may be cushioned with appropriate resilient material.

Abstract: The present invention in an embodiment provides a rack including fingers which are pivotally mounted so that when an actuator is moved to an extended condition the fingers will simultaneously move to an extended position approximately perpendicular to the upper surface of the rack so that items may be placed thereon for uses such as drying. The fingers are pivotally attached to the actuator so that, upon movement to a retracted position, the fingers will pivot downward and to a retracted position below the upper surface providing a flat rack that is easily stored. The rack also includes a liquid indicator for identifying whether liquid is present within a base of the rack.

Abstract: A foldable bookcase made up of two units comprising: (a) first and second units, each unit having a set of uniform sized shelves rigidly secured in spaced-apart parallel relation to and between a pair of opposed parallel, uniform-sized sideboards; (b) means for pivotally securing said first unit to said second unit to permit said first unit to be supported on said second unit with the side boards thereof aligned and also permits the back of said first unit to be folded against the back of said second unit with the side boards thereof aligned; and (c) wherein the relation of said first and second sets of shelves is such as to cause the positions of individual ones of said second set of shelves to be offset from the positions of individual ones of said first set of shelves when said first and second units are in a folded position.

Abstract: A display device for displaying articles of merchandise, such as books and posters, is provided. The display device has four rectangular support structures. Each support structures includes a base, a first side wall, a second side wall, a first door hinged to the first side wall, a second door hinged to the second side wall, a back wall, and a cover hinged to the back wall. Each side wall is hinged to a side wall of an adjoining one of the support structures. At least one wheel is connected to the base of each support structure. The display device is movable between an open position wherein the back walls of the support structures define an enclosed space and a closed position wherein the back walls of each support structure faces the back wall of an adjoining one of the support structures.

Abstract: A storage device adapted for storage of bedding underneath a bed includes a bottom section, side sections, end sections, and divider sections. The bottom, side, and end sections define an enclosure, and the divider sections are removably attachable within the enclosure to define storage compartments for bedding. In another embodiment, the bedding storage device includes top and bottom sections, and divider sections. The divider sections are removably attached between the top and bottom sections, and the top, bottom, and divider sections define the storage compartments for the bedding. A height, width, and length of the storage devices are adapted for placement underneath a bed.

Abstract: An improved collapsible supporting rack structure with its bearing strength reinforced, the structure is comprised of: a plurality of link sets with their links in pairs pivotally cross-linking with each another; a plurality of connecting seats connected each with more than one link, thereby the link sets connecting with the connecting seats form a supporting rack; the structure is characterized by that: the structure is provided further with at least a post set; each post set includes at least two mutually parallel posts respectively located at the two lateral sides of a link set, the post has on each of the two ends thereof a linking block; the linking block includes a post seat fixed onto the post and a slide block slipped over a neighboring link.

Abstract: A bicycle stand that supports a bicycle frame to maintain the bicycle in an upright position and method of use are provided. The bicycle stand includes a first portion that supports a frame member of the bicycle and a second portion having a front-wheel-engaging member that interacts with a front wheel of the bicycle. The second portion of the bicycle stand includes ground-engaging members that contact a surface upon which the bicycle rests. The ground-engaging members contact the surface on opposite sides of a plane defined by the frame of the bicycle.

Abstract: A portable, foldable display apparatus that can be folded into a structure that is approximately one foot wide so that it can be easily stored. The apparatus is fitted with wheels so that the apparatus can be easily moved once it has been set up. An optional telescoping advertisement sign is provided. Multiple levels of display surfaces are provided. The apparatus can be used to display floral arrangements or other articles. The apparatus can be easily manufactured with display surfaces having different shapes to accommodate different merchandize.

Abstract: A freestanding frame for supporting shelves that includes a pair of posts that extend upwardly from a carpeted horizontal surface and rest against a wall, and a pair of braces that extend from one post to the other post in an X configuration. Each post has an uppermost vertical member that rests against the wall, a horizontal member that extends forwardly from the uppermost vertical member, and a lowermost vertical member that depends from the horizontal member and sinks into the carpeted horizontal surface so as to prevent the post from sliding away from the wall while resting thereon. Each brace is either one piece or two-piece so as to be length adjustable. In a first embodiment, the two pieces are screwed together, and in a second embodiment, the two pieces slide relative to each other and are maintained at a desired length by first and second locking apparatuses.

Abstract: A stackable, folding transport rack generally including a base, a plurality of supports, at least one foldable A-frame hingedly secured to the base and an optional securing assembly. The base of the transport rack is supported by a plurality of legs bearing supports which are adapted to support the lower edges of objects, such as glass sheets or other sheet materials to be carried by the transport rack. The supports are configured to be as low as possible to the resting surface of the transport rack so as to provide for a minimal lift height for loading and unloading. The low arrangement of the supports also maximizes the size of glass sheets that can be carried and maintains the lowest possible center of gravity. The top of the sheet supports may be cushioned with appropriate resilient material.

Abstract: A receivable display rack is constructed to include a body, the body having a top panel, a bottom panel parallel, and two barrels connected between the top and bottom panels, the top panel having a plurality of upwardly extended top annular flanges defining a respective holding space for holding things, the bottom panel having a plurality of circular bottom recesses fitting the top annular flanges of the top panel for enabling multiple receivable display racks to be arranged in a stack, the barrels each having an arched opening in the periphery, and two swivel holders respectively bilaterally pivoted to the body and turned in and out of the barrels through the openings of the barrels, each swivel holder having a recessed circular top holding chamber for holding things.

Abstract: Horizontal members have hollow interior spaces to receive vertical members and other horizontal members therein to stack the horizontal members with a low profile on the sides of the truck in a retracted position. Vertical members have a pivot at one end and a pair of pins at the other end slidable in horizontal grooves in the horizontal members. The vertical members pivot up spacing the horizontal members apart to form vertical side cargo support side walls. Cross braces at each end provide structural stability between the walls. Vertical braces at each end lock the verticals upright.

Abstract: A rack for holding industrial components, such as vehicle components, including class A components, includes a rigid frame and a flexible frame which is positionable in the rigid frame and which is preferably collapsible. The flexible frame is adapted to support a plurality of industrial components in at least a spaced vertical arrangement. Preferably, the flexible frame includes a plurality of flexible side members and a plurality of substantially rigid shelf elements which is mounted between.