Abstract: An apparatus and a method for cleaning a torch for a vertical furnace used in semiconductor processing are disclosed. The apparatus is constructed by two main components of a basket-shaped fixture body and a cleaning bath. The fixture body is formed of cylindrical shape with a top ring, a bottom ring and three support rods connecting the two rings together. The top ring is provided with an outwardly extending flange portion for engaging an opening in a cleaning bath for supporting and suspending the fixture body in the bath. The bottom ring is equipped with a pair of symmetrically positioned, inwardly extending arcuate-shaped flange portions adapted for supporting an edge of a bottom surface of the furnace torch in the cleaning bath.

Abstract: A hair accessory storage, display, and organizing device having a plurality of storage compartments, a centrally mounted hollow member and a plurality of pillars for the display and storage of a wide variety of various hair accessories.

Abstract: A turntable for storing one or more items, including a base having a first diameter and a top rotatably coupled to the base and having a second diameter and a surface for storing the one or more items. The first dimension is larger than the second dimension to provide an offset so that objects stored adjacent the base do not interfere with rotation of the top.

Abstract: A carousel of the present invention includes a base tray including a plurality of receptacles, defined by an outer wall and at least one inner wall, and at least one mounting recess formed in the base tray. At least one tray assembly is operatively connected to the base tray for relative movement thereto. Each tray assembly includes a tray portion operatively connected to a sleeve. The tray portion includes a cylinder, a first exterior wall extending from the cylinder and a second exterior wall extending from the first exterior wall. A plurality of first receptacles are defined in the tray portion by the first exterior wall, the cylinder and at least one first interior wall. A plurality of second receptacles are defined in the tray portion by the second exterior wall, the first exterior wall and at least one second interior wall. The sleeve engages the cylinder of the tray portion in order to connect each tray portion to the base tray.

Abstract: A storage system for stacks of like articles consisting of a fixed base positioned within a storage area and carrousel like stackholder assembly between a position vertically aligned with the base and at least partially external of the storage system. The stackholder assembly is formed with a plurality of radially arranged wells which may be dimensioned to receive different sized and/or shaped articles.

Abstract: A holder for creamers having a tapered side wall, the holder comprising a housing having supporting members or feet extending downwardly therefrom, a plurality of openings in the housing, each being sized to retain a dairy creamer inserted therein, and a central opening located in a central portion of the housing such that a carrier may be used to transport a plurality of holders and the holder may be placed on a display stand at the table.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for more efficient checkout are described. A triangular carousel having a relatively small footprint is employed proximate a bar code scanner and point of sale (POS) terminal so that a checker can efficiently load scanned items into bags, and a customer on the other side of the checkout counter and proximate the bar code scanner can also efficiently load filled bags into his or her shopping cart.

Abstract: A condiment table organizer accommodates single serving condiments, such as creamer, butter, etc. The organizer includes a base and a vertical post extending from the base. A circular condiment carousel is attached to the post at a position above the base. The carousel has a plurality of open-sided circular condiment receptacles defined in its outer periphery, each sized to accommodate an individual serving condiment. A pair of side baskets are attached to either side of the base. They are horizontally displaced from the base by a distance at least equal to the radius of the carousel so as to not interfere with the loading or removal of the condiments held by the carousel. A display card holder may also be attached to the post above the carousel. A second condiment carousel may be included on the post above the first carousel to hold additional or different condiments.

Abstract: The present invention is a quiver having: a housing having a top end an a bottom end and an opening between the top and bottom ends for the insertion and removal of arrows and a carousel mounted inside the quiver for the positioning and delivery of arrows. The carousel of the quiver of the present invention has a rotatable shaft in the center of the housing, at least one means attached to the rotatable shaft for gripping arrows, a shaft mount associated with the top half the housing for mounting the shaft, and at least one spring for biasing the rotatable shaft, with the spring being associated at one end with the housing and at the opposite end with the rotatable shaft. In use the carousel is positioned and arranged to automatically bring arrows to a position adjacent the opening between the top and bottom ends of the housing for removal from the quiver.

Abstract: A modular display structure that has a base and a transparent cover. The base and cover may separate to allow insertion of a collectible and may then join to close them and contain the collectible. The base and cover cooperate to define a top, a bottom and sides. A stationary display structure has a column sandwiched between two compartment holders. Each holder is wider than the column and defines partitions spaced apart from each other. The partitions on one holder are in registry with counterparts in the other holder. The modular display structure may be inserted between any pair of neighboring partitions of both holders that are in registry and then snapped into place. The stationary display structure may have levels of compartment holders spaced apart by respective columns, thereby permitting stacking.

Abstract: A turntable storage device which has a turntable and a plurality of storage containers for condiments and other granular materials. The turntable has a base member and a platform that is removably attachable to the base and rotatable on the base member. The base member has an upwardly extending hollow post. The containers are attachable to the turntable by mating projections and receptacles. The turntable storage device is convertible. It is provided with a mounting hub for selectively attaching and removing either a handle or a hanging support member. The hanging support member is adaptable to hang one or more turntables from a shelf, if desired. The support member also is shaped to fit into the hollow post of another turntable, whereby two turntables can be stacked on top of the one another. In one embodiment, a rotary measuring dispenser is mounted in each container for dispensing predetermined quantities of material.

Abstract: A turntable storage device which has a turntable and a plurality of storage containers for condiments and other granular materials. The turntable has a base member and a platform that is removably attachable to the base and rotatable on the base member. The base member has an upwardly extending hollow post. The containers are attachable to the turntable by means of mating projections and receptacles. The turntable storage device is convertible. It is provided with structure for selectively attaching and removing either a handle or a hanging support member. The hanging support member is adaptable to hang one or more turntables from a shelf, if desired. The support member also is shaped to fit into the hollow post of another turntable, whereby two turntables can be stacked on top of the one another. In one embodiment, a rotary measuring dispenser is mounted in each container for dispensing predetermined quantities of material.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding and organizing small items, comprising storage bags having a bag portion and a closure portion. The apparatus further comprising at least one base member having a surface area with slots disposed therein. The slots are wider than the bag portion, but narrower than the closure portion of the bags. The slots receive the bag portions while the closure portion holds the bag within the slot.

Abstract: A rotator for agitating materials disposed within a sealed container incls a base having opposite ends, first and second opposite spaced apart side portions extend up from the base, a substantially triangular shaped drum having first, second and third side surfaces, a pair of opposing end surfaces, and a central axis passing through the end surfaces. At least one side surface receives the sealed container. The drum is rotatably coupled to the side portions and is rotatable about the central axis.

Abstract: A serving tray having multiple levels includes a lower tray, a tapered collar, a cylindrical extension and an upper tray. The lower tray has a receiving cup having a ribbed exterior surface for alignment to one end of the tapered collar in a non-rotatable manner. The cylindrical extension is sized to fit through the other end of the collar and into the receiving cup such that rotatable movement of the extension is permitted. The upper tray has a centrally located cup with a vertical wall that extends below the planar surface of the upper tray and fits within the upper end of the extension so that the upper tray rotates with the extension.

Abstract: A turntable assembly generally comprises a supporting base and an oven fixed to the top of the supporting base. A rotational disk can be rotationally and movably supported between the oven and the supporting base. The rotational disk is above the surface of the table without touching the dishes or bowls disposed on the table. By this arrangement, a plurality of courses can be simultaneously supported and the people may enjoy these food simultaneously.

Abstract: A remote control holder having a mounting face to which several remote control units are attached using releasable fastening strips. The mounting face terminates in a curved frontal section enabling the holder to be hung on a television or other piece of furniture when not in use. A label containing information, such as a channel guide, is attached to the mounting section undersurface. A clear acrylic window fits over the label and attaches flush onto the undersurface providing protection for the label.

Abstract: A stand or rack specifically designed for the display of gourmet pots and pans. A table-top model and a floor model include inwardly extending arms and a ball-bearing assembly which allows the upper portion to be rotated for ease of use and display. The design also includes an upper ring structure which allows lids to be conveniently stored. The design may be readily manufactured for widespread commercial appeal.

Abstract: An auxiliary holder of tubes intended for disintegration of living cells, such as yeast cells, in the presence of glass beads, as well as for mixing substances and pellet resuspension. The holder is installed on a vibrator. Due to specially-made gaps between the tubes and the main parts of the holder the processed cells and substances are subjected to a complex impact of vibration created by the vibrator and shocks created by the holder. The holder strongly enhances the effectiveness of the vibrator. During the disintegrating process the presence of a researcher is not required.

Abstract: A plant tender delivers light to the foliage and water and nutrients to the roots of a plant growing in a container and embedded in an anchoring medium contained in the container. The plant tender has an armature positioned adjacent to the plant and formed with a conduit for electrical power. A reservoir is provided in physical contact with the container, armature or anchoring medium. The reservoir supplies water and nutrients to the roots. An artificial light source is supported by the armature and irradiates the foliage. A controller establishes a duty cycle of the light source and controls both the duty cycle and the delivery of water and nutrients. In certain embodiments, the positions of the plants and lights can be adjusted, and fish are grown in symbiotic relation to the plants.

Abstract: A finial support arrangement is provided for window coverings and the like, including a hollow ended support rod or tube, a support sleeve lodged within the rod, and a decorative finial supported in and by the sleeve. The finial includes a support post that is force or interference fitted into the sleeve. The sleeve, in turn, is force or interference fitted into the tube. The sleeve is made of a material that is softer than the support post and may be deformed during insertion of the post. The arrangement is particularly useful for supporting cast or wrought metal finials in rigid support tubes or rods, and alleviates the need for close tolerances on either the tube interior diameter or the support post outer diameter that would otherwise be needed to provide the desired interference fit.

Abstract: A canister for the circular shelves of kitchen corner cabinets are made of a shape to fit by being wider on the end which fits next to the circumference, than the opposing end, being joined between by two sides of equal length, with upstanding side walls perpendicular to the base, and with a substantially closing lid member. The depth of canister from front to back being determined, in part, by the radius of the shelves for which it is made and, in part, by the size of the center object and the like. The volume being determined by the width and the height of the canister.

Abstract: A safety vial-handler tool has a plurality of different sizes of vial orifices (4) in a vial plate (1) superimposed rotatably on a shield plate (2). The shield plate (2) has a shield orifice (6) sized to receive the largest-diameter vial that is positional in the vial plate (1). A handle (3) is attached perpendicularly to a bottom edge of the shield plate (2). The vial plate (1) is dialed rotatably to align a particular vial-plate orifice with the shield orifice (6) for a vial (7) being handled. A vial that fits a particular vial-plate orifice is then inserted into the vial-plate orifice where it is suspended from a vial flange (8). The vial (7) is extended through the shield plate (2) in parallel relationship to the handle (3). The suspending vial is held with a thumb (9) and forefinger (10) while the handle (3) is grasped with at least one of the remaining three fingers (12) and palm (13 ) of a hand (11) of a user.

Abstract: A carousel is disclosed herein for supporting a plurality of cooking oil containers having outwardly projecting spouts and handles wherein the carousel includes a hollow turntable reinforced with a circular support rib and having an upper surface provided with separate and individual receptacles for receiving the bottom of each container. The receptacles are critically disposed with respect to each other so as to accommodate placement of the containers on the turntable so that the spouts and handle do not extend beyond the peripheral edge thereof. A base with a bearing rotatably supports the turntable.

Abstract: A rotating or carousel-like tray caddy for holding nuts, bolts and the like and consists of a horizontally oriented carousel carrying a carousel holding means into which are fitted removable trays or drawers. The carousel itself has an overall handle on the carousel frame so as to allow the carousel to be moved from place to place, and horizontal rotation of the carousel itself when placed on a surface and the removal of the tray or trays from the carousel, if required.

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

Abstract: A method of backside damaging a silicon semiconductor wafer by abrading the wafer in an abrasive powder is disclosed. The wafer is rotated or translated in the powder while the powder is being vibrated. A fixture holds one or more semiconductor wafers during the processing and allows the wafer to be rotated during processing if desired.

Abstract: A quartz tube carousel device for vertically storing quartz tubes used in semiconductor fabrication. The carousel stores the quartz tubes in an upright position to conserve floor space and, further, provides for 360 degree rotation for ease of access. Laminar air flow is provided through openings in the device for purging the tubes. Optional features allow for different size, shape and number of tubes to be stored, as well as forced gas purging of the quartz tubes.

Abstract: A device for presentation of receptacles containing samples of liquid with a view to transferring them to an automatic analyzer. The device comprises a cylindrical drum forming a core integral with at least two circular crowns perforated or with cavities to receive the receptacles and sloping them relative to the axis of the drum which is maintained horizontal during the presentation of the samples with a view to transferring them into the analyzer. Such a device having a small bulk enables ideal agitation as a consequence of the rotation and tipping over of the samples during their presentation.

Abstract: The shoe rack includes a stand with a vertical pole in the center, circular layers in sections from the center point and mounted through a center hole on to the vertical pole, and at least one vertical pin through the layers to hold the layers together for rotation. Each layer has pie-type sections with an opening on its outside portion to insert or remove shoes. Each section is sloped downward slightly toward the center and is ridged on the outside bottom portion of each opening to help secure the shoes especially during rotation of the rack. The section angular size may vary in degrees to suit the needs of variation in women's shoe heels. The number of layers may vary to suit the needs of the number of shoes to be stored. The sections are structured so that the toes of the shoes are to be placed toward the center of the section, shoes placed sole to sole, and heels on the outer portion of the section.

Abstract: A carousel for storing and displaying compact disk albums or cases comprises one or more reels rotatably mounted on a turntable base where the reels include a central core and a pair of parallel spaced-apart disks having sets of parallel ribs disposed at equal angular positions around the core. The dimensions are such that the CD case readily fits between the pair of disks and are held upright by their engagement with the ribs formed on the disks. When a reel populated with a plurality of CD cases is placed on the base, it may be rotated so as to bring the cases into view for selection of a particular recording for play.

Abstract: This invention relates to a detachable stationery case rack and more particularly to the one which includes a polygonal bottom case divided into several receiving compartments defining therein a hollow central shaft for setting therein of a central column for further mounting thereon of stationery accessories receiving cases. The base of the stationery case rack has a packing set therein, which packing includes several round balls to permit rotation of the whole assembly against the base. Through series connection, the number of stationery receiving cases may be flexibly arranged according to requirement.

Abstract: A storage and access apparatus (10) is provided for containing and supporting elongated cylindrical objects, particularly industrial gas cylinders (13). The apparatus (10) operates on a principal similar to that of a lazy susan and includes a rotatable carousel (16) radially bounded by a stationary support frame (14). The entire apparatus (10) is supported on a base plate (18) which may be fixed to a specific location or carried on a rolling dolly (5120). The support frame (14) includes a base ring (20) for preventing radially outward slippage of the bottoms of the gas cylinders (13) and an upper support ring (30) mounted on support posts (26) for arresting the fall of a cylinder (13). The upper support ring (30) includes a gate member (34) for selectively closing a front gap (32) through which the cylinders (13) may be installed and removed.

Abstract: A rotatable organizer includes a container having a circular flat bottom, a circumferential cylindrical side wall secured at the outer periphery of the flat bottom, and a plurality of compartments formed on the flat bottom and within the side wall; a main pivot nub formed centrally on the flat bottom for rotatably supporting and spacing the container from a support surface; and a plurality of spaced apart, off-center support nubs on the flat bottom in surrounding relation to the pivot nub for raising the flat bottom off of the surface during rotation of the container and for reducing the area of contact of the rotatable organizer with the support surface during rotation thereof, the support nubs being positioned on the flat bottom in at least one concentric circle with the main pivot nub at the center of each the concentric circle, so as to reduce the area of contact of the rotatable organizer with the support surface and to provide an air cushion between the undersurface of the bottom wall and the support su

Abstract: A heavy-duty tiered compote tray in which the tray supports are cantilevered laterally of a vertical supporting column to permit facilitated replacement of trays as required during use. Each tray is supported upon a rotating frame element, including a horizontally disposed ring member underlying the tray, and a hollow vertical column having both horizontally and vertically oriented bearing surfaces to facilitate orbital movement while supporting the trays. The device may be conveniently disassembled for periodic lubrication and intermediate storage, as required.

Abstract: A tray-hanging device is disclosed for trays used in an analyzer. It comprises a rotatable platform having a raised annular lip configured to engage a first part of the tray along a first side of the lip, and a depending skirt portion positioned above the platform, configured to receive the weight of a second part of the tray pressing on a side of the skirt portion opposite to the engaged first side of the lip, the lip further including centering notches shaped to cooperate with ribs on the tray to prevent relative respective rotation of tray and device, and to properly locate the tray on the platform.

Abstract: A spice container rack apparatus having a carousel support base with a rotable carousel platform rotably mounted thereto. The rotable carousel platform has a center portion and an annular spice container holding base extending around the center portion. The annular spice container holding base has a plurality of first recessed areas having arcuate edges and a bottom for holding a spice container therein. The annular spice container holding base has a plurality of second recessed areas formed therein with each second recessed area being formed in the bottom of one of said first recessed areas and also has walls on the bottom for supporting a spice container having a different sized bottom therein from the spice container held in said first recessed area. The rotable carousel platform center portion may hold other containers or items therein. The center portion may be raised to extend above the general level of spice containers surrounding the center portion.

Abstract: A storage device for medicine, comprises a turntable with an outer rim and a circular base sitting on it. Such base includes a plurality of vertical planar members extend radially and fasteners on such members to hold original containers of the medicine.

Abstract: A lightweight compact, portable, advertising display apparatus provides an attractive, rotatable, miniature billboard assembly for displaying advertising material to viewing areas about the advertising display apparatus. The advertising display apparatus includes a plastic shaft with a convenient handle and a special coupling head which fits into corresponding keyholes in the container assembly to provide for easy assembly and disassembly of the unit when inserting and removing different advertising material.

Abstract: An improved rotatable portable storage device including a plurality of annular intermediate storage sections which are removeably attached and further including a top section having a handle for carrying the device and a rotatable base section for supporting the device. The annular intermediate storage sections include a semicircular storage compartment at the core of each section, such that the intermediate sections may be stacked in angular relation to each other to provide a plurality of central storage compartments having varying depths.

Abstract: A display stand comprising a generally rectangular frame with an array of individually manually rotatable vertical or horizontal shafts extending between two opposed frame sides. A number of aligned holders for printed sheets mounted on each shaft. The spacing of the shafts being such that they can be rotated without the holders of adjacent shafts coming into contact and without the holders on the end shafts in the array coming into contact with the other sides of the frame. Catch means is provided to position the shafts in anyone of a number of predetermined rotational positions.

Abstract: A multi-sided merchandise display rack comprises a horizontally disposed base means, a plurality of module side brackets, each pair defining a hinge removably supported by the base means, and display means connected between adjacent side brackets. The side brackets include tube means of C-shaped cross section tapped at the bottom such that screws may be inserted through the base means and threaded into the tapped inner tubes.

Abstract: An air brush organizer for helping an artist maintain his air brushes in an orderly fashion. The air brush organizer comprises a housing supported on a vertical standard which in turn is supported by a base. A manifold within the housing is adapted for connection to a source of air under pressure and to each of the air guns. The top wall of the housing forms a recessed shelf which receives and holds a plurality of air guns. A plurality of spaced openings in the housing top wall permits passage of a length of flexible hose or tubing extending from the air manifold to each air gun. A test pattern easel is mounted on the standard above the housing. A vertical socket at the top end of the housing receives various work supporting accessories and mountings to hold the artist's work conveniently accessible for painting with the air guns. An optional air brush support may be mounted above the top of the housing top wall where additional colors are needed.

Abstract: An advertising display apparatus comprising a base, means on the base for holding condiments, a plurality of support members on the base, each facing in a different respective direction, means for mounting at least one advertisement on each support member, means mounting the support members for movement relative to the base to change the direction in which a given advertisement faces.A hollow, transparent tube having a plurality of walls constitutes transparent cover means for enclosing and protectively covering the support members. Each support member and its respective advertisement faces a respective wall on the tube. A resilient, strip-like member is located within the tube and is resiliently deformable between an expanded, open first condition and a second condition in which it is at least partially closed for urging the advertisement toward its respective wall on the tube. The apparatus is preferably displayed on restaurant tables so that customers can view the advertisements during their meal.

Abstract: A fence section is provided extending between a pair of supporting posts and the section incorporates an upstanding stationary frame defining a horizontal opening through the fence section. An inner frame is received in the stationary frame and supported within the latter for swinging at least substantially 180.degree. relative to the stationary frame about an upstanding axis between end-to-end and side-to-side reversed positions with the inner frame generally coplanar with the stationary frame and fence section.

Abstract: A document holding and segregating device includes a generally cylindrical body member having radially projecting partitions forming a plurality of compartments for holding documents such as communication memos, etc. The body member includes a central hub having a hollow axial bore and a thrust bearing surface at one end of the bore. The body member is mounted on a cylindrical base member having an upstanding bearing post insertable in the bore in the hub of the body member whereby the body member may be mounted for rotation on the base to enhance its use in receiving and dispensing documents.

Abstract: An improved apparatus is disclosed for filling containers with a liquid. The apparatus is very efficient and the containers may be filled in a small fraction of the time formerly required. The flow of liquid into the containers may be controlled with great precision and without spilling or wasting the liquid. The filling spout has the added advantage of being dripless. The apparatus is especially useful in filling a large number of small open top containers such as communion cups with a liquid such as grape juice.

Abstract: A display apparatus for displaying a plurality of advertisements comprising a base, which holds condiments and comprising a plurality of condiment holding sections separated from each other by the display apparatus, support members on the base for displaying a plurality of business cards with each of the business cards facing in a different respective direction. The cards are removably mounted and the display apparatus is mounted for movement relative to the base to change the direction in which a given business card faces. A transparent cover, removably mounted to the display apparatus, protects the business cards on the display apparatus and comprises a single integral member comprising a hollow, vertically disposed tube having four walls and having a rectangular horizontal cross-section. A plurality of vertically disposed support members or sections each facing in a different respective direction are protectively covered by the transparent tube. At least one business card is mounted to each support member.

Abstract: A syringe tray having a plurality of circumferentially spaced sockets for frictionally receiving the needle sheaths of syringes. The sockets have longitudinal slots so that each sheath can be pivoted about a distal end portion thereof and moved through the slot to position the sheath and syringe associated with it at a selected angle relative to the tray.

Abstract: A rack for storing and for displaying stemmed drinking glasses especially for use in bars and restaurants has glass support means defining slots into which the glasses can be inserted, bowl uppermost, by their stems and the bowl seated in the slot (or in a circular enlargement of the slot) and a cover that is spaced over the support member by an amount sufficient to accommodate the glasses yet effectively to restrict ingress of dust and/or smoke laden air.