Abstract: The present invention provides for a display assembly for media comprised of first and second oppositely spaced vertical side members having a front and a back. Each of the oppositely spaced vertical side members have corresponding grooves angled in a downward direction toward the front. The display assembly has a plurality of display trays, where each tray has a base, a front wall, a rear wall, and two oppositely spaced apart side walls for supporting the media. Additionally, first and second side rails are mounted on a portion of the two oppositely spaced apart side walls so that when said display tray is inserted into said angled grooves the first and second side rails support the display tray and the media and allow the front wall of the display tray to protrude out from the front of the first and second oppositely spaced vertical side members.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a convertible board holder for positioning and cushioning at least one article each having two continuous side walls. The convertible board holder comprises a first portion, a second portion and a hinged portion. The first portion has at least one first transverse recess. The second portion has at least one second transverse recess corresponding to the first transverse recess of the first portion. The hinged portion continuously connects between the first portion and the second portion in a corrugated form so that when the first portion and the second portion are rotationally converted about the hinged portion at a certain angle, the first transverse recess and second transverse recess are adapted to receive the two side walls of the article, respectively. Therefore, the convertible board holder of the invention can position and cushion at least two side walls of an article. The convertible board holder can position and cushion a plurality of articles.

Abstract: A storage unit for holding a wide variety of tape cartridges which includes a box-like structure with a back wall and right, left, top, and bottom walls extending therefrom is disclosed. The structure includes a plurality of dividers with a series of ribs located on one or both sides of each divider. The ribs are spaced apart from each other and form slots into which the cartridges are placed. The back edge of each divider has a tab which fits into a slot located in the back wall of the box-like structure. The right and left walls of the structure each has a series of grooves into which the dividers fit. Combinations of different dividers may be placed within the unit. Also, the dividers may be placed within any of the grooves so that the dividers are spaced apart from each other as necessary. The entire unit may then be placed within a rack.

Abstract: A picture frame type cover for a disk storage case includes a front surface frame, an upper press plate, an upper surface plate, a lower press plate, a lower surface plate and a stopper. The front surface frame has an opening. The upper press plate is disposed via the upper surface plate and is connected to an upper end of the front surface frame. The lower press plate is disposed via the lower surface plate and is connected to a lower end of the front surface frame. The front surface frame, the upper press plate, the upper surface plate, the lower press plate and the lower surface plate are connected to form a generally C-shaped configuration defining an opposing pair of generally C-shaped openings. The stopper is formed on one end of the lower surface plate and projects into one of the pair of generally C-shaped openings.

Abstract: An illuminated, magnified CD display system which allows a user to quickly and conveniently locate a specific CD in a CD rack of the system. The rack includes a viewing assembly slidably mounted on guide rods. The viewing assembly includes a magnifying lens and at least one electric light to magnify and illuminate the printed matter on the CD cases. The magnifying lens may be pivotally mounted on the viewing assembly.

Abstract: A modular display system for polyhedron shaped merchandise, such as DVD's, software, computer games, CD's and the like, and a method for manufacturing such a display, is relatively inexpensive to fabricate and presents a highly attractive and functional display. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises a plurality of individual pocket constraints configured as integral modules aligned and retained in a set of cascading shelves. The individual pocket modules are an integral form having side constraints, a connecting portion extending between the side portions, and a pushing portion having merchandise engagement portion connecting to a bias-providing portion. The cascading shelves are, in a preferred embodiment, formed from a plurality of stackable shelves. Each shelf, in a preferred embodiment, has a horizontal lower base, a vertical back side, a vertical front portion, and a horizontal top piece forming generally a G-shape in the cross-section.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stacking device for CD cases or similar arranged in a general form of equilateral triangle. In doing so, CD cases can be placed into the rack through all 3 sides of the triangular device and the support platforms or rack elements are generally supported by columns or similar spacing devices at the corners of the equilateral triangle.

Abstract: The invention is a modular and wooden blocks type of CD rack. The CD storage comprises of several individual modules. And with different combinations of different modules, one can assemble different types of racks for storing CD and CD box. The modules comprise side plate, end plate, back plate, bottom feet, stand plate, support beam, connection structure. Because of the different modules, multiple types of CD rack such as vertical, horizontal and plane type CD racks can be structured and therefore it is capable of storing CD jewelry case, CD boxes and other objects. The framed racks are stackable unlimitedly in both vertical and horizontal direction.

Abstract: A storage apparatus [(10, 110, 210)] for the storage of a collection of data media in the form of compact discs, CD-ROMs or DVD discs or the like in their original cases [(10)], comprising a number of individual box-like holders [(1, 101, 201)] which can be releasably attached to each other so that the system can be simply expanded to accommodate more compact discs, CD-ROMs or DVD discs in their original cases at any desired location within the storage system. Each holder comprises a base [(2, 102, 202)] and first and second opposing vertical side walls [(3, 4, 103, 104, 203, 204)] which hold a CD case or other case between the side walls.

Abstract: A first support construction has first and second columns of openings on a face thereof, and a second support construction has third and fourth columns of openings on a face thereof. A first horizontal cross member is removably attached at opposite ends in corresponding openings in the first and third columns, and a second horizontal cross member is removably attached at opposite ends in corresponding openings in the second and fourth columns. A first spacer member is removably attached to the first support construction via two rearward pegs in two openings in the first column. With an end of a third horizontal cross member attached to a forward peg of the first spacer member, the vertical plane of the third horizontal cross member is spaced between the vertical planes of the first and second columns. Similarly, a second spacer member is removably attached to the first support construction via two rearward pegs in two openings in the third column.

Abstract: A storage device comprising a base, the base including at least one elongated member, the elongated member or members being arranged to engage, in use, a holding device in the form of an element having a peripheral slot able to engage the elongated member or members.

Abstract: A multipurpose rack structure. The structure includes a frame and two vertical plates which are provided on lateral plates of the frame, and inner sides of the two vertical plates are symmetrically provided with horizontal engaging rails that form rail clamps for insertion of compact discs and video tapes, etc. The structure includes movable lugs that are provided in the rail clamps. The movable lugs are provided with an elastic restoration function so that when articles are placed in the rail clamps, the movable lugs are pressed by a pressing force and the articles are held in place by an elastic clamping force. When the articles are taken out of the rail clamps, the movable lugs are released back to their original positions.

Abstract: A CD ColorDisc is produced by a compact disc, or a DVD, replication machine. Unlike a compact disc, the CD ColorDisc does not store digital information. The CD ColorDisc has an image carried on one or both of its sides. It is useable as a medium to display the image. The CD ColorDisc may be used as a drink coaster or may by mounted on a hub post to provide a view of the image.

Abstract: An illuminated, magnified CD display system which allows a user to quickly and conveniently locate a specific CD in a CD rack of the system. The rack includes a viewing assembly slidably mounted on guide rods. The viewing assembly includes a magnifying lens and at least one electric light to magnify and illuminate the printed matter on the CD cases. The magnifying lens may be pivotally mounted on the viewing assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is a rack for articles such as compact discs (CD's) video tapes, audio cassettes, trays, boxes (media) and the like. The rack is made to fit the media size being racked and filed. What is new and novel about the present rack is that it provides means to freely slide the media directly to a new position in the rack without having to remove media in the rack. This quick refiling to make room for additional media to maintain proper filing sequence and thereby maintain desired filing order. The rack will hold the media in any position: vertical; horizontal; upside down; and in a rotating filing wheel. The invention has opposing channel structures each with compressible elements therein such that media inserted between the fixed channels must compress the elements thereby creating a side-to-side holding (compressive) force sufficient to hold the media at any location along the rack without direct support as in shelves, clips, notches, and the like.

Abstract: A media storage device for storing a plurality of media, such as compact disks, audio cassettes, VHS cassette tapes, DVD cartridges, and ZIP disks. The media storage device comprises a tray including a bottom panel and a plurality of media storage bins. Each media storage bin includes a front panel and a first shoulder member. The first shoulder member includes first and second shoulders, and the second shoulder member includes first, second and third shoulders. Each storage bin can include six cavities, wherein each of the cavities supports at least one type of media format. The base and tray can include transportation guide mechanisms that allow the tray to be moved relative to the base to facilitate viewing and access to the stored media.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting multimedia packages employs a corrugated support having at least one crowned surface for supporting the multimedia packages from below in a closely spaced side-by-side configuration. A pair of front and rear retainers confine the series of packages therebetween. The crowned surface includes a series of curved projections for defining a series of equally spaced apart notches disposed at intersections between adjacent ones of the projections to receive corner portions of the packages for supporting them in an inclined position and for enabling each of the supported packages to be repositioned to another one of said notches so that the packages can be flipped between forwardly and rearwardly inclined positions.

Abstract: THE “COVER OUT, COMPACT DISC CASE DISPLAY” OFFERS, CASE OWNERS THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY THE ALWAYS DIFFERENT COVERED ARTWORK AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHS DESCRIBEING THE CONTENTS OF SAID, COMPACT DISC. THROUGH PICTURE ASSOCIATION, CASE OWNERS CAN EASILY LOCATE THEIR DESIRED DISC FROM THE “COVER OUT, COMPACT DISC CASE DISPLAY”, WHICH IS EITHER HUNG OR MOUNTED ON ANY VERTICAL PLAIN.

Abstract: A motorized rack for holding the jewel cases or containers of CDs (or the CDs themselves) in a very compact manner includes a continuous loop formed of holders for the CD cases or other retainers which is driven by a pair of sprockets on which the holders are mounted for rotation. High density storage is provided by spacing the holders and their associated CD containers contiguously to one another and then removal is facilitated by allowing the holders and containers to fan out at the top the vertical tower for manual removal.

Abstract: A modular shelving system has a first wall and a second wall. Extending between the first wall and the second wall is a plurality of rigid bridging members. Each of the walls has a base panel and a detachably connected ancillary panel. An upper profile of the base panel and a lower profile of the ancillary panel vertically interlock to form an interface. A plurality of apertures is formed along the interface when the panels are interlocked. A fastener, such as a screw, can be inserted through each of the plurality of apertures to detachably connect one of the walls to one of the plurality of bridging members. Additional walls and bridging members may be provided to form additional storage modules. Each wall may also be heightened by adding ancillary panels to form a highly accommodating expandable shelving system.

Abstract: A media storage rack for storing a plurality of different media comprising an elongate media support base supported between first and second rack ends, the base defining elongate ribs and recesses sized and positioned to locate the plurality of media securely in the rack.

Abstract: A combination desk lamp, compact disc holder, beverage cup holder and desk organizer set includes a hollow base for supporting a desk lighting fixture mounted to the top of the base, an upright compact disc (CD) holder which is glued to the top of the base, a desk organizer and/or a beverage cup holder. The desk organizer includes a pencil holder removably disposed inside a tray which is glued to the top of the base and provided on the inside with a plurality of cone-shaped protuberances for frictional support. The tray may serve also as a beverage cup holder. The CD holder can also be provided with a beverage cup holder which attaches to the top of the CD holder via glue and a leg/aperture coupling. The top of the CD holder beverage cup holder includes a plurality of concentric interspaced raised surfaces to provide frictional support for a beverage cup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a support and device for compact discs utilizing the system. The device is made of thin flexible material such as cardboard, plastic or thin metal sheets being modular and collapsible. The device is in accordance with the standard sizes of the CD package, however, it would store also double and triple albums without making any changes. Due to its versatility it could also be used for video cassettes and similar objects.

Abstract: A container for at least one information carrier, particularly for CDs. Each information carrier has opposed major surfaces substantially defining a plane therebetween, and also has an outer edge which includes perimeter portions of both the major surfaces. The container comprises a first cover portion and a second cover portion rotatable relative to the first cover portion between a closed position and an open position. When the second cover portion is in the closed position, the first and second cover portions define a substantially enclosed information carrier storage volume. At least one information carrier holder is disposed within this storage volume, the holder comprising clamping elements on either side of a slot. The slot is capable of receiving a portion of the edge of the information carrier, so that the clamping elements releasably grip the information carrier along each of its major surfaces.

Abstract: A first support panel construction has first and second columns of openings, and a second support panel construction has third and fourth columns of openings. A first horizontal cross member is removably attached at opposite ends in corresponding openings in the first and third columns. A second horizontal cross member is removably attached at opposite ends in corresponding openings in the second and fourth columns. A first spacer member is removably attached via two rearward pegs in two openings in the first column. With an end of a third horizontal cross member attached to a forward peg of the first spacer member, the vertical plane of the third horizontal cross member is spaced between the vertical planes of the first and second columns. Similarly, a second spacer member is removably attached to the first support construction via two rearward pegs in two openings in the third column.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for storing, displaying and maintaining CD containers in vertical arrangement while displaying a large portion of the front face or rear face of each CD container in a substantially vertical arrangement slightly overlapped top to bottom, on a wall or other vertical surface with a pair of hangers each having a narrow and elongated body, at one end of which is an open hook part for supporting a portion of the object to be displayed, and at the other end of said body there is a closed hook part.

Abstract: A power-driven disc storage case comprising an outer casing, a chassis, a rolling top, a plurality of disc brackets, two button switches, a micro high-speed D.C. motor, a transmission with safety protect mechanism, a main switch, and two lamps. Two discs are vertically provided on each of the disc brackets. A rolling top is opened and then the lamps installed inside are turned on so as to illuminate the disc at the front opening. The user can select a disc, press down the button switches (left or right) if it is not the target disc to be chosen by the user. The motor then drives the chain of the brackets to move the discs either left or right. The user does not release the push-button switch until a disc needed has moved to the front opening and takes out the disc.

Abstract: Compact disks (CD's) are stored and filed in transparent plastic pouches mounted on carrier plates, each formed with a pair of slots for slidably and removably hanging each carrier plate on a pair of parallel guide rails supported by a cabinet or a stand. The pouches may be replaced by hubs mounted centrally on the carrier plates for frictionally receiving and retaining the central circular opening of a CD. The slots may be keyhole-shaped with entrance portions having an interference fit with the rails. Alternatively, the slots may be L-shaped for hooking the carriers on the rails. Each plate may have a second transparent pouch on the opposite side of the plate for receiving a label. Similar index plates may have index tabs thereon. Other plates may have CD OUT thereon. The cabinet for supporting the rails may be generally rectangular and may support the rails either horizontally or vertically.

Abstract: A device for holding and displaying compact disks (CD's) on a wall or other vertical face in a manner whereby the front covers of the CD's are constantly in view, and which simultaneously create a decorative montage on the wall. The device consists essentially of one or more straight rails of similar length which are capable of receiving and supporting the bottom edge of the CD cases; are positioned horizontally on the wall; are parallel to each other; and are separated vertically from each other by a distance sufficient to insert the tip of a finger to extract a CD from a rail. Each rail has a front wall, a bottom wall, and a back wall, which in combination forms a channel, and which flexibly grips a CD case causing the top of the case to touch the wall. The device further includes on each rail an outwardly protruding spring lip which guides the CD's into position as they are being inserted into the rail cavity.

Abstract: A motorized compact disc tower rack can hold a high number of jewel cases in a series of belt arranged spacing sleeves which rotates between two main side supports. The side supports may accommodate side lighting for effect, as well as top lighting illumination for showcasing the jewel cases as they pass from one side of the belt to the other by flipping over the top and underneath the bottom. The side sectional shape of the path of the conveyor plurality of spacing sleeves is radiused more sharply at the top to more dramatically physically illustrate the jewel case at the top which transitions from one side of the belt arranged spacing sleeves. At the base of the tower, and forward and reverse actuation switches enable a user to select the forward or rearward movement of the conveyor of the plurality of spacing sleeves.

Abstract: A bracket (10) is provided for supporting CD cases onto a planar mounting surface (400) so that the front of the case (190) is visible. The bracket (10) is comprised of a planar (60), which has a rigid portion (60), a flexible portion (90), a first side which faces the mounting surface (400), and a second side which faces away from the mounting surface (400). Four rigid arms (130, 140, 170, 180), are attached to the first side and are positioned to hold the case (190) when the case is engaged into the bracket. Two rigid base pieces (20, 30) function as offsetting means, to offset the bracket (10) from the mounting surface (400). Two tabs (150, 160) for holding the case (10) by two holes (260, 270) on the case (10) are attached to two (130, 140) of the arms. The remaining two arms (170, 180) do not have tabs, and one of these arms (170) is attached to the flexible portion (90) of the planar (60).

Abstract: A support device for receiving and supporting official device elements includes a casing rotatably secured on a base. The casing includes two groups of opposite partitions disposed in a peripheral wall for forming two or more spaces within the casing and for receiving the official device elements. The partitions are parallel to each other for forming one or more channels and for receiving discs or the like. The partitions each includes a curved inner end connected to each other for forming a barrel, and include a height greater than the peripheral wall for allowing the official device elements to be easily obtained.

Abstract: A support element for optical disks, compact disks (CDs) or containers therefor which is able to maintain the disks or containers in a substantially vertical position. The support element includes a casing which includes a first part and a second part, the second part being hingedly connected to the first part such that the first and second parts each have a free end. The casing is structured and arranged to have a first closed position in which the first and second parts are mutually superposed and a second open position in which the free end of the first part is angularly displaced from the free end of the second part in a first direction such that the first and second parts are able to support the disks or their containers in a substantially vertical position.

Abstract: A one-piece storage rack is made in a single piece construction. The storage rack comprises an elongated bed having at least four generally flat sides forming at least two troughs, one apex and two outermost sides that are upwardly divergent. The rack is made in a single-piece construction from either sheet metal or plastics. According to one embodiment, the storage rack is specifically designed for the storage and organization of compact discs and other similar flat material.

Abstract: A compact disc display device having a display member, and a base member. Said display member forms upwardly adjacent from said base member where the base member rests on any horizontal surface. A compact disc securing means is attached to the display member that releasably secures to a center hole in the compact disc.

Abstract: A Modular Library System, compact disc holder comprises a main housing unit with a lower plate, an upper plate, a pair of opposing side walls, and a rear wall. In addition, the main housing includes an inner retractable plate. Mounted on the inner retractable plate is an inner unit, with a turntable in between, allowing for 180 degree rotation when the inner retractable plate is fully extended. Accordingly, the retractable inner unit is comprised of a lower plate, an upper plate, a pair of opposing side walls, and two inner walls parallel to the opposing side walls. Housed within the inner unit are six individual smaller units, which have a series of elongated ribs, providing storage slots for CD's. Each of these six individual smaller units can be removed and relocated as desired. The dimensions of the compact disc housing unit were designed to fit into the bottom of most stereo rack systems, although it may stand alone, as well.

Abstract: A adjustable shelf divider for dividing a shelf into a plurality of stalls for organizing items on the shelf. The adjustable shelf divider includes a plurality of spaced apart panels each having first and second faces, a plurality of sides and a plurality of corners. Each of the panels has a plurality of holes therethrough extending between the faces of the respective panel. The panels are arranged in a row with the first faces of the panels generally facing in a first common direction and the second faces of the panels generally facing in a second common direction opposite the first common direction. Each of the holes of each panel is generally coaxially aligned with a corresponding associated hole of each of the other panels. A plurality of elongate rods are provided with each group of corresponding associated holes of the panel having one of the rods extending therethrough.

Abstract: A storage unit for compact discs or other like storage media having three column members positioned in a triangular formation when seen from above. A plurality of substantially horizontal shelves are each located in slots provided in the column members. Each shelf member can receive onto its surface between columns at least two storage media items, each spaced from the adjacent item by relief features which may include an upward projection of the shelf member, a downward projection of the proximate shelf member, or both.

Abstract: A container for storing optical discs such as CD-R discs or the like is provided. The container includes a circular base which includes a baseplate with a transverse flange around its outer periphery. A spindle which is configured for accommodating a plurality of discs is removably attached to the base. A lid which has a generally circular top and a skirt depending therefrom and which includes engagement flanges is removably mounted onto the base by means of engagement between the flanges on the lid and the baseplate flange.

Abstract: The invention concerns a mounting for flat objects, such as CD cases for example. According to the invention, an open frame (1) consists of an upper side leg (2), a lower side leg (3) and a transverse leg (4). In a preferred embodiment of the frame (1), the outer edges (5, 6, 7) of the legs (2, 3, 4) and the inner edges (8, 9, 10) are interconnected at right angles, the inner edge and outer edge of a leg being non-parallel, so forming a tilted holder (11). Since one inner edge (9) is shorter than the length of an edge of the object to be held, a corner of the object projects over the end face (22) of the frame (1). The frames can be secured adjacent to one another by suitable securing elements, and adjacent frames can be rotated through 180.degree., such that the projecting corners of the objects to be stored lie alternately at the top and the bottom, and the objects can thus be removed from the mountings easily, even through the amount of space available is very small.

Abstract: A stackable media storage holder, for removably holding a removable media storage devices or cases therefor, is disclosed. A media storage device or case therefor is held in the holder, laterally between at least two opposing lateral restraining members, from behind with at least one rear restraining member, and from below with a lower restraining member. The media storage holder incorporates compatible connectors and receptors which interconnect--and in some instances further lock--to permit stacking of the media storage holder with like holders. Optionally, upper restraining members and/or peripheral connectors and receptors may be provided to aid the stacking or interconnection of multiple adjacent stacks of media storage holders.

Abstract: A storing system for compact discs includes at least one metal clip (1) made of sheet metal adapted to be secured to the back of each compact disc box (2). Each clip (1) has a flange gripping the underside of the box, the clip (1) extending around the back face and the front face of the box to a second flange extending into the box (2) between the box and the box cover (3), the clip (1) thereby being biased and clamped to the box by the flanges. The system also includes a magnet bar (4) to which the compact disc box (2) may be easily secured by means of the metal clip (1).

Abstract: A monitor with an integrally formed storage rack can hold a variety of recording media, will be economical to produce, will not increase the amount of desk space required by the monitor, will reduce clutter at computer work station, and will reduce the amount of misplaced or lost recording media. If a user wants to store recording media having a different thickness or wishes to have a precise fit for existing recording media, then the two plates can simply be exchanged for plates having bars spaced along the bars at an appropriate interval.

Abstract: An improved compact disc holder is disclosed for the safe and convenient temporary storage of a digital optical compact disc. The disc holder may be adhesive backed for conveniently mounting to a flat surface or alternately the disc holder may be incorporated into a weighted base to be self supporting. Advantageously, the disc holder provides one or more surfaces for the prominent display of an advertisement.

Abstract: A structural assembly system used to construct a variety of pieces of furniture comprising a plurality of main elements, a plurality of connecting elements, and a means for securing. Each of the main elements includes a plurality of openings therethrough, with the openings preferably forming a pattern on the main elements. Each of the connecting elements, which are preferably elongate in shape, extends between and is connected to at least two of the main elements thereby joining those main elements. Specifically, each of the connecting elements rests on one of the openings of each of the at least two joined main elements. The means for securing, in turn, secures the connection between the main elements and the connecting elements. By selecting which main element openings have a connecting element inserted therein, a person can assemble the system into a number of different furniture pieces, including tables, chairs, and shelves.

Abstract: A stepped-type organizer for use with compact disks or other articles, includes a first L-shaped section having a first rectangular plate connected at a substantially 90.degree. angle to a second rectangular plate at a first corner line; and a second L-shaped section having a third rectangular plate connected at a substantially 90.degree. angle to a fourth rectangular plate at a second corner line; all of the plates having equal widths, and the first plate having a first length, the third plate having a lesser length than the first length and the second and fourth plates having even lesser lengths. One edge of the first plate is connected to one edge of the third plate at a raised third corner line, so as to provide a zig-zag arrangement, with the stepped-type organizer being supportable on a surface by the first and second corner lines.

Abstract: A storage unit, comprising a body member which has a substantially box-shape formed of sides walls, a bottom wall, a rear wall, a top cap and a pair of hinged frontal wings which together define a cavity formed in the body member. The pair of hinged frontal wings define an opening between the pair of hinged frontal wings, and at least one cartridge receiving unit is disposed in the cavity formed in the body member for receiving and storing a cartridge such as a compact disk case, a cassette tape case, a ZIP drive disk case, an 8-track tape and other similar media cases.

Abstract: A supporting shelf for compact disks includes at least a first tubular housing and a second tubular housing and each has a different inner diameter but a similar cross section. The second tubular housing that has a small inner diameter is disposed within the first tubular housing. Each of the first and second tubular housings has its opening directed upward for readily engagement therebetween. Each of the tubular housings is provided with a plurality of retaining slots at the outer wall and that are parallel to each other, wherein a CD can be readily inserted and retained by the retaining slots of the housings. When a plurality of first and second tubular housings are engaged with each other, a tower-shape supporting shelf can be configured. Each of the receiving slots can be directed upward and angularly. The engagement between the first and second tubular housing can be facilitated through retaining holes and pin-shaft or retaining ball and recess.

Abstract: A storage rack for flat rectangular and/or round articles such as audio and video cassettes, compact disks, computer disks, computer tape cartridges and many types of digital or analog, and/or magnetic or optical storage media comprises a shelf unit having a rear vertical support and a plurality of spaced parallel shelves projecting outwardly from the rear vertical support, and a support mechanism for supporting the storage rack in an upright position with the rear vertical support inclined vertically. Each adjacent pair of shelves comprises stepped formations to slideably receive the rearmost portion of a plurality of articles of various shape and size, and to support the article in a generally upwardly inclined orientation. Articles of various shapes and sizes can be stored interchangeably at any available horizontal and vertical storage position within the multiple media storage rack.

Abstract: A combination display device and storage rack component that is made of a transparent plastic so as to allow complete visibility of a CD jewel box housed therein and is either hung on a vertical wall or rested inclined on a horizontal surface. The component includes a base, a pair of side walls, a hanging apparatus, a resting apparatus, and a stacking and interlocking apparatus. The pair of side walls extend upwardly from the base. The hanging apparatus is for hanging the combination display device and storage rack component on the vertical wall. The resting apparatus is for supporting the combination display device and storage rack component inclined on the horizontal surface. The stacking and interlocking apparatus is for stacking and interlocking a plurality of the combination display device and storage rack components in a staggered arrangement.