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 stacking device includes a main member, at least one support member extending from the main member and having a first interference fit with a container, and at least one wall member extending from the support member and having a second interference fit with the container. The first interference fit is capable of resisting relative movement of the stacking device and the container in a first direction and the second interference fit is capable of resisting relative movement of the stacking device and container in a second direction transverse to the first direction.

Abstract: A storage housing or unit for holding a circular disk, such as a CD-ROM, Audio Compact Disk, DVD, or any media product of a similar size, shape, or thickness. The unit has a top portion with a number of grooves recessed approximately half the depth of the unit to house the disks at a slight angle for easy access and viewing. The center of the container may include a piece of closed cell foam or other soft material that has slits approximately 1.5 times the thickness of the disk that will frictionally engage the disk without causing any harm or scratches to the disk. However, other embodiments of the invention do not utilize such material. The unit sits upright with or without a stand and allows multiple disks to be stored and viewed without the use of any other storage apparatus such as sleeves or jewel cases. The unit is decorative in fashion and can be made using many different materials in a myriad of colors. An area in front or on top of the unit is saved for the placement of a logo or corporate identity.

Abstract: A wafer support plate comprises a support surface on which a semiconductor wafer is supported, and a crystal orientation mark which indicates the crystal orientation of the semiconductor wafer. Even the semiconductor wafer thinned by grinding can be stably held on the support surface, and the crystal orientation can be recognized even when the outer periphery of the semiconductor wafer has chipped.

Abstract: In a disk stand device and a disk storage device for use in compact disks, mini disks and floppy disks, an array of grooves (2) are provided on an upper surface of a pedestal (1) at predetermined intervals (L). When one end of a disk (3) is inserted into the groove (2) upon accommodating the disks (3), a plurality of disks (3) are positioned to overlap with the predetermined intervals (L) therebetween. A title labelled on the disk (3) can be visually recognized through the intervals (L) of the neighboring disks (3). Upon reusing the disk (3), the disk (3) can be taken out of the groove (2) quicky to improve an efficiency at offices in which electronic computers are employed.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention comprises an apparatus for holding computer disks with or without a case in a manner that displays the label side of the disk to the user. In one or more instances, the apparatus embodying the invention comprises an open-faced housing having a plurality of grooves of multiple depths recessed into one or more portions of the housing. Each groove is configured to hold disks and/or their cases so that the user may easily insert and retrieve disks via the grooves. Embodiments of the invention allow the storage of a jewel case or a disk, a mini-jewel case or a disk, a jewel case or a mini-jewel case or a mini-jewel case and a disk at the same time or a jewel case in place of both a mini-jewel case and a disk. The grooves holding a disk may or may not overlap the data carrying portion of the disk depending upon the embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cassette (1) for supporting substrates and includes a pair of frames (2) opposite each other, at least two supporting bodies (3) arranged opposite each other between the frames, and at least a stopper rod (4) arranged between the frames. The frames, the supporting bodies and the stopper rods define a space for accommodating the substrates, and each stopper rod includes a metal rod (40) and a resin layer (42). The resin layer forms a coating on the metal rod, forming a unit.

Abstract: The magazine of the present invention is provided with two opening portions that enable insertion and extraction of a tray and are approximately orthogonal to each other, and a regulation portion for regulating insertion and extraction of the tray from the opening portions. The tray component feeding device has a loading port for loading the magazine and an extraction port for extracting a tray plate of the magazine, which are approximately orthogonal to each other. Further, the component mounting device is provided with the tray component feeding device loaded with the magazine on the lateral side of the component mounting device to which a transfer conveyer for transferring a circuit board extends.

Abstract: A skate board rack has a raised portion for supporting a side of a skate board. Preferably, the raised portion includes an opening or slot large enough to accept an edge of a skate board platform but small enough that the width of the skate board platform does not fit in the opening. The rack can support one or more skate boards, and can be used to raise the skate boards from or above a walkway to reduce the possibility of people stepping on the skate board or its wheels. Board locks or truck locks may be used to secure skate boards, and can be used to secure skate boards that are supported by a skate board rack.

Abstract: A holding stand for fragile plates comprises two hold frames, at least two spacing rods and at least a lateral protect cage and/or a lower protect cage. The hold frames have hollow portions and are disposed to space apart from each other oppositely. The two spacing rods are arranged between the hold frames with two ends of each of the spacing rods being fixedly attached to the two hold frames. The respective spacing rod provides a rod section with spacing pieces being arranged thereon. The lateral protect cage and/or a lower protect cage at both ends thereof being joined to the hold frames and each protect cage has a non-solid buffering enclosure. Once each of the fragile plates is placed between any two of the spacing pieces, the respective fragile plate can keep tight contact with the lateral cages and/or the lower cage.

Abstract: A magazine with removable inclined frames comprising a plurality of inclined frames arranged side by side in a parking area, each frame having, at its base, a carriage-like structure which carries the inclined frame so that it is mounted on, and slideable in, a pair of rails dedicated thereto in the parking area. A transfer structure is provided to the side of the parking area and comprises a shuttle to receive one or more carriages and to convey the carriage at right angles to the plane of arrangement of the frame. A motor is provided for producing the translational motion of the carriages on the shuttle, and additional motors are provided for producing the translational motion of the shuttle parallel to the parking area of the set of frames.

Abstract: A rack for the transport of thin wall parts such as automotive body panels stampings has a steel frame with two parallel channels positioned on either side of a planar floor member. Each channel has a series of parallel slots which receive tabs extending downwardly from parallel plastic leaves. The leaves are restricted from removal from the rack by rods which extend through the frame beneath the channels and through rod openings in the tabs. The plastic leaves are of two types having side structures which do not nest. Because the leaves are not hinged to the floor member, they will stay in either position due to gravity. The non-nesting leaf side structures permit a plurality of leaves to be flipped from one position to the other simultaneously.

Abstract: A frame for housing plate materials includes a pair of laterally opposed side boards having formed equally thereon a plurality of parallel, mutually opposed support grooves; bases (top and bottom plates) formed on and beneath the side boards; joints for interconnecting the side boards and the bases; a device provided in the frame to adjust an interval between the side boards in order that given plate materials may be accommodated in the frame as spaced at predetermined intervals by causing paired edges of the plate materials to be inserted into the opposed support grooves; adjusting projections protruding slightly from the support grooves and disposed on at least either of mutually opposed inner surfaces of members suitably selected from among the side boards, bases and joints; and auxiliary adjusters disposed near the adjusting projections and adapted to allow terminal parts on at least one side of the plate materials to collide against the mutually opposed inner surfaces by simply moving one of the side boa

Abstract: A rack for the transport of thin wall parts such as automotive body panels stampings has a steel frame with two parallel channels positioned on either side of a planar floor member. Each channel has a series of parallel slots which receive tabs extending downwardly from parallel plastic leaves. The leaves are restricted from removal from the rack by rods which extend through the frame beneath the channels and through rod openings in the tabs. The plastic leaves are of two types having side structures which do not nest. Because the leaves are not hinged to the floor member, they will stay in either position due to gravity. The non-nesting leaf side structures permit a plurality of leaves to be flipped from one position to the other simultaneously.

Abstract: The CD box holder comprises a substantially flat base plate. A shelf is formed at the bottom to vertically support the CD box. At the top a push panel in combination with a locking panel are rotatably mounted. To utilize the Invention, the bottom edge of the CD box is inserted on the shelf and the top is pushed into the holder until it is held securely in place by the locking panel. To remove the CD box, the locking panel is rotated up and the push panel pushes the CD box out from the holder.

Abstract: A system for removably securing kitchen utensils over a kitchen sink comprises a generally planar board for cutting with a rotatable spit and an elongated frame with a recess for receiving removably securable kitchen utensils, including the generally planar board for cutting.

Abstract: A holding stand for fragile plates comprises two hold frames, at least two spacing rods and at least a lateral protect cage and/or a lower protect cage. The hold frames have hollow portions and are disposed to space apart from each other oppositely. The two spacing rods are arranged between the hold frames with two ends of each of the spacing rods being fixedly attached to the two hold frames. The respective spacing rod provides a rod section with spacing pieces being arranged thereon. The lateral protect cage and/or a lower protect cage at both ends thereof being joined to the hold frames and each protect cage has a non-solid buffering enclosure. Once each of the fragile plates is placed between any two of the spacing pieces, the respective fragile plate can keep tight contact with the lateral cages and/or the lower cage.

Abstract: A cart for heavy folding tables facilitates the loading, folding, erection, and unloading of one or more conventional folding tables therefrom, by a single person without substantial effort by the person performing the operation. The present cart includes a table receiving bed at such a height that a table tipped with its lower edge resting upon the base is slightly overbalanced toward the lower edge, with nearly all of the weight of the table still resting upon its lower two legs. The base of the cart includes a series of ridges forming pairs of notches for holding the lower edge of tables placed thereon.

Abstract: A rack for the transport of thin wall parts such as automotive body panels stampings has a steel frame with two parallel channels positioned on either side of a planar floor member. Each channel has a series of parallel slots which receive tabs extending downwardly from parallel plastic leaves. The leaves are restricted from removal from the rack by rods which extend through the frame beneath the channels and through rod openings in the tabs. The plastic leaves are of two types having side structures which do not nest. Because the leaves are not hinged to the floor member, they will stay in either position due to gravity. The non-nesting leaf side structures permit a plurality of leaves to be flipped from one position to the other simultaneously.

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: The present invmntion 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 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: An apparatus which is capable of storing a plurality of printing plates includes a sleeve having one open end which receives the printing plates and a handle connected to the sleeve. The sleeve comprises two mutually-opposed surfaces which enclose all but one edge of each received printing plate. The edges are enclosed such that all of the edges, but one, are unexposed external to the apparatus and such that the one edge which is exposed is only partially exposed. The sleeve also includes a plurality of stiffening members therein for maintaining substantial rigidity thereof.

Abstract: A mixing system comprises an elongate rotatable shaft having a rotational axis. A plurality of holding members extend radially outward from the shaft and are configured to rotate with the shaft. The system further includes a plurality of carriers that are insertable between two of the holding members. Each of the carriers includes a plurality of grooves, pairs of which are adapted to receive a cartridge having a chamber for holding a liquid.

Abstract: When a sub board is detached from a main board, a movable part is slid toward the main board. At this time, a wedge part of the movable part intrudes between a main part and an engagement part to cause elastic deformation to an extending part of the engagement part, thereby releasing engagement between the engagement part and an engagement receiving part. Even if an operator removes his/her hands from the movable part, the movable part is not displaced away from the main board, and the state in which the engagement part is disengaged from the engagement receiving part is thus maintained. Consequently, after sliding the movable part to release the engagement between the engagement part and the engagement receiving part, the operator can proceed to the next operation of pulling out the sub board.

Abstract: A heat conducting device for providing a thermal path between a circuit board and a missile airframe includes a thermal plane that is adapted to receive a circuit board and a collar that encompasses at least a portion of the thermal plane. The collar has a first position that disengages the heat conducting device from at least a portion of the airframe and a second position that engages the heat conducting device with at least a portion of the airframe to provide a thermal path between the circuit board and the airframe.

Abstract: A display rack (20) for license plate frames (500) includes a plurality of license plate frame receiving stations (24) which are arranged in side-by-side relationship. The stations (24) are separated by movable dividers (26) which may be laterally moved to change the relative width of adjacent stations (24). Display rack (20) also includes pegboard connectors (34) which are selectively movable along a frame member (21) to effect alignment with holes (504) in a pegboard (502) so that display rack (20) can be mounted on a sheet of pegboard (502).

Abstract: A fixturing device which supports a substrate or a plurality of substrates in a vertical orientation during cleaning, drying, and coating processing steps while minimizing the contact surfaces between the fixture and each substrate so that a maximum of the substrate surface is exposed. The fixturing device utilizes converging support surfaces that terminate at the closest point in a gap with a distance less than the thickness of a substrate. The converging support surfaces counter surface tension, cohesion of the liquid molecules, and the adhesion of the liquid molecules on the surface of the fixturing device. The gap in the converging support surfaces prevents the fixturing device from retaining liquid at the interface of the substrate and the fixture. In conjunction, the contoured passages enhance the drawing of liquid away from the fixturing device and prevents pooling and staining the substrate.

Abstract: A rack for dishes in a dishwasher comprises a grid for supporting the dishes and an element mounted to the grid for pivoting towards and away from the grid. The rack also includes elastic cords and a latch mechanism for arresting the element. The elastic cords are mounted in the element to be engaged, yielding against the dishes supported in the rack by pivotal movement of the element towards the grid. The latch mechanism arrests the element in different pivoted positions with the elastic cords stretched against the dishes.

Abstract: The shipping tower includes at least four uprights defining a rectangular, upwardly extending space, wherein first and second uprights face third and fourth uprights. A plurality of cross members link the plurality of uprights to form a stable upstanding structure. A first plurality of support arms are secured between the first upright and the second upright and a second plurality of support arms are secured between the third upright and the fourth upright. The support arms of the first plurality of support arms are respectively aligned with the support arms of the second plurality of support arms so as to form shelves upon which trays may be positioned for shipment thereof. The four uprights, the plurality of cross members, the first plurality of support arms and the second plurality of support arms are formed from laminated paper.

Abstract: A support surface (3) is bordered on at least two sides by fins while mounted at an opposite corner is a clamping device comprising a slide (6) which can be drawn back from a starting position against the force of a coil spring (9) and which has a clamping plate (10) which has a clamping surface facing the diagonally opposite corner. When a microtiter plate is set down on the support surface (3) by means of a gripper, a lever (12) of the clamping device (5) is pressed down by a gripper arm and the clamping plate (10) is drawn back from a starting position by the action of a thrust surface (15) on the underside of the lever (12) on a sliding projection (11) of the slide (6) and said clamping plate is then moved forwards again to said starting position when the gripper is raised, so that it clamps the microtiter plate against the fins and holds it in a defined position.

Abstract: A cassette for housing glass which includes edge supporting members provided at the side supports for supporting glass substrates in a stacked relationship; horizontal substrate supporting members alternately disposed between the edge supporting members and extending across the cassette between the side supports, and substrate-fixing members disposed on the horizontal substrate-supporting members and intermediate the side supports for supporting glass substrates to be suspended from the edge supporting members within the cassette.

Abstract: A wafer carrier for use in the transportation and storage of semiconductor wafers. More particularly, the invention is a wafer carrier having both a rigid structure and a corrosion resistant coating. The wafer carrier includes a unitary frame having several wafer supports joined by connecting members. The frame is coated with a material, such as a fluoropolymer, which is resistant to corrosive materials typically used in semiconductor fabrication processes.

Abstract: A support rack for releasably and securely holding and separately supporting a plurality of objects. The rack has a plurality of arms each of which is constructed to support a separate object such as an automobile frame. The arms of the rack are linked together such that when an object is placed on a first arm, a second arm is moved into position to receive the next object to be loaded onto the rack. When the next object is loaded onto the second arm, a third arm is moved into position to receive the next object to be loaded onto the rack, and so on. In addition to moving the succeeding arm into position to receive an object, when an object is loaded onto an arm a lock adjacent to the preceding arm is preferably also moved into a locking position securing the object on the preceding arm.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cassette for loading glasses, the cassette capable of preventing the bending phenomena of the glasses due to its weights, and capable of discharging the static electricity formed on the glasses and cassette, and capable of preventing the drifting away of the glasses via front side of the cassette. The cassette includes a plurality of side plate which are parallel to each other and having a plurality of slot for loading the glasses therein. And a top plate is connected to one ends of the plurality of side plate and a bottom plate is connected to second ends of the plurality of side plate. In addition a plurality of supporting bar, which is prolonged to support the glasses, are formed on said plurality of side plate. The plurality of side plate, the top plate, the bottom plate and the plurality of supporting bar are made of a metal conductor and a conductive resin to discharge the static electricity formed on the glasses and the cassette.

Abstract: A rack for supporting at least one abrasive generally circular disc on a conventional display stand, wherein each disc has two faces and a continuous edge includes a pair of rack support rails which co-extend alongside one another in a spaced relation of a distance less than a diameter of the disc and at least one of the rails includes a raised ridge surface. When the disc is disposed such that its edge contacts the rails and the disc is supported by the rails, the disc is positionably retained by the ridge along a predetermined area of the rail.

Abstract: A locking product display system has structures for supporting planar rigid objects in a display arrangement, and where at least some of the objects are locked into the display and cannot be removed. In one embodiment, upper and lower channels engage edges of the displayed article and side panels retain the article within the channels. In another embodiment end edges of a planar displayed object are supported by fixed wall support devices and capture within a channel formed by a hinge-mounted and fastener-secured member of the support device. In each embodiment, the product support structure hold one item in a locked position, and a second item in a removable position.

Abstract: A modular rack assembly includes a plurality of interconnected support modules sandwiched between a pair handle modules with a pair of elongate fastener assemblies securing the modules together. The length of the rack assembly may be adjusted by adding or taking away modules. Each module is of I-beam construction and is preferably integrally molded of a relatively stiff plastic material. The modules may be pigmented to provide rack assemblies of different colors for distinguishing between articles supported thereon.

Abstract: The system includes multiple components that may be used individually, or in conjunction with other components of the system, including a copy holder, paper organizer and a monitor-mounted copy holder. The copy holder/stand accommodates a variety of paper sizes in either portrait or landscape orientation. The copy stand includes a base stand and a removable copy holder, thus allowing the copy holder to be used as a clip board. The copy holder is rotatable about the base stand, thus allowing variation of the relative angle between the user and the copy holder. The copy holder includes at least one clip, and preferably at least two different types of clips. The clips may hold papers and documents against the copy holder as well as provide a means of highlighting or marking regions of particular interest on a document page. The paper organizer may either stand-alone or be held within an opening in the base stand of the copy holder.