Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable shelf system having a shelf with a series of tracks. Connected to the shelf is at least one adjustable support bracket. The support bracket is adjustable because it has a series of vertical tracks connected to a series of horizontal tracks. A shelf bar is slidable within these tracks and allows the shelf to be adjusted based upon its angle and spacing from a slotted wall. Display material can be placed on the shelf in a stack and supported by a weighted pusher. The weighted pusher supports these books by sliding within the tracks of the shelf to a front plate. The front plate is designed to support this display material and also stop the pusher from sliding off an end of the track.

Abstract: A shelving crossbar retainer, assembly, and method for retaining a crossbar having an edge surface extending lengthwise thereof, the crossbar having a hook portion on an end thereof for insertion into a vertical slot in a post for supporting shelving and the crossbar, the post being hollow and having a horizontal slot disposed therein for alignment with the crossbar edge surface, the crossbar retainer including a body portion for disposition on the crossbar edge surface proximate the end of the crossbar, attachment structure extending from the body portion for locking engagement with the crossbar edge surface for securing the body portion to the crossbar, and a tab extending from the body portion and adapted to extend beyond the crossbar end for disposition in the horizontal slot, to secure the crossbar hook portion substantially immovably in the vertical slot.

Abstract: A positive-locking wall mounting combination has a wall mounting with a hollow cylindrical body having an outer mantle, an inner mantle, and a bottom. The bottom has a slotted hole having a length that is shorter than an inner diameter of an inner circular surface described by the inner mantle. The slotted hole has a longitudinal axis intercepting a center of the inner circular surface. The outer mantle has an upper end and a lip connected to the upper end. The lip extends annularly about the outer mantle. An L-shaped support member is positive-lockingly inserted into the slotted hole.

Abstract: A modular display for consumer products, contains a support frame, several modular display shelves that can be displaced in a rotating manner upwards and downwards in relation to the frame, several containment elements that can slide laterally on a support grille, frontal securing elements and bracket elements that allow the modular shelves to rotate. The modular display allows the products to stay organized, contained and permanently at the front of the display. The display also facilitates the counting and distribution of the products. In addition, the modular display allows products of different dimensions, to be displayed, by simple adjustments to their configuration.

Abstract: A shelf construction for use in gondola systems having spaced vertical uprights comprises a shelf floor which is removably mounted to front and rear rails. The rails are in turn supported by shelf brackets projecting from the uprights. The front and rear rails are provided with horizontal slots to accept the shelf floor and vertical slots along their lengths to accommodate shelf dividers which can be used to segregate product placed on the shelf. The shelf brackets are preferably tilted forwardly downwardly, the shelf floor having a low-friction surface to allow arrayed and displayed products to migrate towards the front edge of the shelf, making them more accessible for observation and removal.

Abstract: A console enclosure for supporting various computer or electronic components including an adjustable monitor supporting shelf within the enclosure, and adjustable keyboard table and a shielding canopy.

Abstract: An assembly supporting a display shelf at a non-transverse angle to a support includes at least one elongate support, at least one transversely-extending display shelf and angling brackets. Each elongate support defines a plane, an upright front surface and a plurality of longitudinally spaced first engaging elements facing forwardly in the support front surface. Each transversely-extending display shelf defines a generally upright back surface and at least one plurality of longitudinally spaced second engaging elements facing rearwardly from the shelf back surface. The plurality of second engaging elements are configured and dimensioned for cooperation and interconnection with the first engaging elements for releasable maintenance of the shelf in a plane transverse to the plane of the support. The angling brackets are interposed between the shelf back surface and the support front surface.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting bracket for the installing of a level table surface by use of an adjustable mounting system. The wall mounting bracket includes a bracket having a wall end and a table end and an adjustable bracket system for the bracket on the wall. An adjustable table mounting bracket is provided for mounting a level table on the bracket, even where the wall is not true or perpendicular to the floor.

Abstract: A universal staging bracket is supported on the sloping side of a steel ship or the like by means of a base plate having key hole apertures which engage headed studs welded to the side of the ship. A support arm is pivotally mounted on the base plate for disposition in a horizontal position when the base plate is not vertically disposed. A support leg is pivotally mounted on the base plate for pivotal movement to accommodate complex curvatures in the side of the ship and a telescopic knee brace is pivotally connected at opposite ends between the support leg and the support arm.

Abstract: Shelf mounting arrangements for electronic shelf displays or similar articles including electronic shelf display mounting devices for mounting electronic shelf displays onto showcase shelves and similar surfaces. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electronic shelf display mounting device generally includes a shelf mounting member and an electronic shelf display mounting member. The shelf mounting member includes upper and lower mounting legs, an engaging portion having slits formed at different angles and a fixing portion for fixing the mounting legs to the shelf. The electronic shelf display mounting member includes a connecting portion having engaging projections for engagement with the appropriate slits in the shelf mounting member and an electronic shelf display mounting portion for fixing the electronic shelf displays in position.

Abstract: A display rack or stock cart including a base structure, a pair of spaced posts upstanding from the base structure, and a plurality of shelves supported on the posts in vertically spaced relation. A series of pins are provided on the posts for selective coaction with a series of notches on the shelves to allow each shelf to be mounted on the posts in a first generally horizontal position, or a second downwardly inclined position, or a third generally vertically downwardly extending nesting position. The shelves are moveable between their various positions by simple pivoting and sliding movement of the shelves relative to the posts and the shelves in their downwardly extending position allow nesting the plurality of display racks.

Abstract: A collapsible and adjustable support for attachment to a building structure includes at least one bracket member which has a first extended member having a first channel and being attachable to the building structure and further has a second extended member having a second channel and having a proximate end which is pivotally attached to the top end of the first extended member, the second extended member further having a distal end which provides the second extended member with adjustable load bearing positions including a generally horizontal position and positions relative thereto, the second extended member capable of being received in the first channel. The collapsible and adjustable support also includes a brace member which raises and lowers the distal end of the second extended member and supports the second extended member and can be collapsed and lockingly stored in the second channel. The collapsible and adjustable support can support shelves and table tops and hanging objects.

Abstract: A display rack for supporting a shelf-like member in a range of inclinations includes upright, generally vertically oriented support members, each defining a longitudinal axis and each having at least two spaced apart support pegs extending therefrom, generally transverse to the longitudinal axis. A support bracket defining a mounting plane and mountable to the shelf-like member and the support member includes an arcuate portion and a straight portion contiguous therewith defining an open central region. The straight portion defines a central notch therein, and the arcuate portion defines a plurality of spaced apart, circumferential, radially oriented notches formed therein contiguous with the open central region. The bracket is engageable with the support pegs such that a lower one of the support pegs engages the central notch and an upper one of the support peg engages a selected one of the radially oriented notches to orient the shelf-like member at a selected orientation.

Abstract: A support shelf amounts on a computer monitor for supporting multi-media speakers or other office related items above a horizontal work surface. A base positively locks to an upright in one of a plurality of angularly adjusted positions which allow the upright to support the base horizontally on a titled monitor. The upright has a mounting plate which attaches to the top of the monitor and supports a panel which extends vertically along the side of the monitor. An adjustment plate extends perpendicularly from the bottom of the panel above the work surface and has an inverted V-shape with a flange extending from each side thereof. The base has a square-shaped support surface with a top lip to prevent the speaker or other items from sliding off of the shelf. A bracket is formed with a plurality of horizontally aligned spaced channels on the bottom of the base for receiving the adjustment plate to mount the base to the upright.

Abstract: An adjustable support is provided for removably supporting a laptop computer relative to a table top for relative vertical and tilting movements. The computer is clampingly secured to a platform, which is in turn supported for vertical tilting movement relative to a bracket. The bracket is supported for vertical adjustment relative to a midportion of a pair of support arms having their free ends arrayed to engage with upwardly and downwardly facing surfaces of the table top.

Abstract: A bracket for fastening shelves of various thicknesses to a wall comprising a support surface, a clamp opposite the support surface for pressing the shelf against the support surface, a shelf engagement region located between the support surface and the clamp for receiving the shelf, and a cover for concealing the clamp.

Abstract: A vehicle rack for ladders or other elongated cargo includes a carrying surface and a structure which permits the carrying surface to be adjusted between two fixed positions, both of which can be used for transporting ladders or other elongated cargo. The rack consists of a pair of frames, and each frame includes assemblies generally formed from elongated members. The frame's post assembly has a foot portion which can be releasably secured to the vehicle and an upper portion to which an arm assembly is rotatably connected at one of the arm assembly ends, thereby forming an inverted L-shape. A brace has one end connected to a mid-point of the post assembly and another end connected to a mid-point in the arm assembly. The brace can be attached to one or the other of two attachment areas to position the arm assembly in either of the two fixed positions.

Abstract: The invention provides an adjustable shelf bracket having means for making fine adjustments in the attitude of the bracket relative to the supporting surface, which allows the shelf to be levelled both longitudinally and transversely, and substantially facilitates alignment with adjacent shelves. In one embodiment this is accomplished by pivotally suspending a shelf clip from a vertical mounting gusset designed to be hung on the supporting surface, such that the attitude of the clip relative to the supporting surface can be adjusted. Adjusting means such as an adjusting screw engaged in a hole tapped through the clip bears against the mounting gusset to limit the travel of the clip under the weight of the shelf. The position of the adjusting screw thus determines the attitude of the portion of the shelf being supported by the clip.

Abstract: A pull-out drop down grocery shelf structure has slotted sliding brackets and stationary brackets. A shelf is fixed at each side to a sliding bracket which is slidingly supported on a stationary bracket. The stationary brackets project outwardly from wail supports. The shelf can be pulled out, pivoted down at an angle and supported by connectors which slide in the respective slots of the two brackets so that the product displayed can be pulled forward without disturbing the arrangement. Fresher product can be stocked behind the older product without unloading the shelf. The shelf is pivoted up and slid back against the wall after fresh product is stocked on the shelf. Both brackets can be economically stamped from fiat stock and employed universally as a left or fight side bracket for a shelf without any change to the bracket or its assembly.

Abstract: An improved bracket construction for the storage and display of cylindrically and dish-shaped products in an orientation in which the top thereof is oriented generally vertically includes a pair of horizontal hanging bar units adapted to mount to the vertical standards utilized in conjunction with conventional gondola displays. The hanging bar units include a hanging bar and attachable brackets, the brackets being positionable along the length of the hanging bar and having hooks for engaging the vertical gondola standards. Vertical uprights are mounted to the hanging bars, and support at least one cradle assembly for support of the products. In a preferred embodiment, the cradle assembly includes a horizontal bar which is mounted to the vertical uprights, and at least one product cradle, extending forwardly therefrom.

Abstract: An adjustable merchandise display system mounted on a generally vertical, apertured support surface or support members including a plurality of clips supporting a generally horizontal load bearing bar. Each of the clips is flat and of planar form with spaced hooks on the outer edge thereof to support the clips in a vertical plane at right angles to the support surface. Each clip includes a through aperture that is serrated to cooperate with the bar whereby the bar is non-rotatably engaged through the apertures to enable the bar to be supported in a plurality of angularly displaced attitudes about the longitudinal axis of the bar. End supports in the form of cantilever brackets having inner ends engageable with the bar support merchandise for display or storage.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for securance to a wall structure. The bracket assembly has a first support element and a second bracket element releasably secured to the support element. The support and bracket elements have interdigitated sets of teeth for clamping the support and bracket elements in a selected one of plural clamped positions.

Abstract: A shelving system includes first and second support members extending in parallel vertical planes, and a pair of shelves mounted intermediate the support members. Each of the shelves has a longitudinal pivot axis perpendicular to the planes of the support members. Each shelf is continuously positionable at any angular orientation about its pivot axis. Each of the support members includes an upper and a lower stacking surface. Modular units may be stacked to form a larger shelving system wherein mating upper and lower stacking surfaces abut. To facilitate alignment when stacked, the stacking surfaces include first and second alignment portions, and upper and lower alignment cavities formed in each support member. To maintain alignment of the units, an alignment member is received in mutually facing alignment cavities in the assembled shelving system.

Abstract: A cooler display rack for use in a walk-in refrigerated cooler. The cooler display rack consists of a series of L-shaped frame sections formed from generally upright posts secured at their bottom end by an elongated shoe to form the individual frame sections. The frame sections are joined to adjacent frame sections by spacer panels and by a plurality of shelves supported in a cantilevered manner between a pair of adjacent posts. The individual shelves are supported between the posts by shelf support brackets and can be selectively positioned vertically along the height of the post, horizontally forward and backward relative to the post, and angularly with a gravity feed inclination between an approximate 8.degree. forward slope and approximate 1.degree. back slope. Bumper wires are inserted through holes in the shelves at the front edge thereof for retaining merchandise contained on the shelves.

Abstract: A system for leveling and securing an overhead cabinet to modular furniture including a pair of spaced posts, each post including a lower end adapted to connect to the modular furniture and an upper end adapted to connect to the overhead cabinet, the upper ends each including a pair of leveling screws so that the overhead cabinet can be both leveled and aligned with adjacent overhead cabinets.

Abstract: An adjustable rack construction in which the shelf is supported so that its vertical position and angle of inclination with respect to the vertical can be changed by an operator without using any tools.

Abstract: An improved counter support fashioned to a vertical surface such as a wall is disclosed. The improved counter support includes a wall rail having a plurality of pairs of oblong throughbores and being attached to the wall by a plurality of pairs of the oblong throughbores, respectively, the oblong throughbores being 16" and 24" on center so that the holding power of the counter support is doubled and the plurality of pairs of the oblong throughbores line up with the wall studs, a cantilever positioned anywhere along the wall rail, the cantilever being placed down onto the wall rail and being snapped into place by the hook-up so that additional adjustable flexibility is provided.

Abstract: A computer workstation for supporting and positioning a computer and/or its video display terminal or screen and its keyboard at minimum fatigue locations. The computer and/or the video display terminal can be located at a desired elevations and tilted. The keyboard is supported on a keyboard shelf which can also be positioned at a desired elevation and tilted. The computer table and shelf are located between side wall panels of a frame having racks with slots at different elevations. Both the keyboard shelf and the computer table are pivotally mounted on members which can be positioned in different ones of the slots to select the elevation thereof. A belt connected at one end to the frame extends around a pulley under the computer table so as to support the table. The belt has holes which are engaged by a hook on a handle which is pivotally mounted to the bottom of the table. By pivoting the handle the length of the belt underneath the table can be changed thereby tilting the table.

Abstract: A bracket and shelf assembly in which a first component comprising a bracket member or a shelf member, is provided with button means, and the other of the bracket member or shelf member comprises a second component having hole means therein, the hole means being adapted to receive the button means to connect the two components together, the button and hole means being so shaped as to facilitate locking of the two components together by sliding one component relative to the other.

Abstract: A shelving assembly mountable on conventional vertical, slotted standards. The shelving assembly includes a shelf and brackets permitting movement of the shelf on the brackets between a rear merchandising position and a forward stocking position, and permitting movement into selected horizontal and inclined merchandising positions.

Abstract: This application discloses an adjustable roof bracket whose bearing portion includes a lock portion having a series of aligned apertures. The bracket also includes a support portion pivotally mounted on the lock portion and having an engagement portion pivotally mounted on the support portion. The engagement portion has a hook portion adapted to engage in the apertures of the lock portion fixing the support portion in relation to the bearing portion and the roof upon which it is mounted.

Abstract: Irradiation device having a housing (1) accommodating at least one UV-radiation source, which housing is secured by means of pivots (6) to suspension members (2, 3), each pivot being composed of two co-operating concentric rings (7,8) whose facing walls are provided with series of regularly spaced co-operating projections (11a, 11b, 11c) and recesses (12), enabling the housing to be fixed in given positions with respect to the suspension members.

Abstract: A shelf system utilizes a hingedly mounted shelf, and an assembly including a brace piece having a back portion contoured to provide elements disposed progressively inwardly with respect to a vertical axis. Securing the brace piece at any of several transverse positions on the shelf, relative to the vertical reference, will vary the angular attitude of the shelf; normally, the vertical reference will be the wall to which the shelf is attached and against which the contacting element of the brace piece will rest for supporting the shelf.

Abstract: An adjustable support for a bookshelf of varying thickness, comprising a first clamping member having a first clamping surface, and a second clamping member having a second clamping surface. The first clamping member is adapted to be affixed to a stationary support, and has a passageway through which a threaded member is rotatably mounted. The second clamping member is threadedly connected to the threaded member, so that rotation of the threaded member varies the spacing between the first and second clamping surfaces.

Abstract: A multi-adjustable, multi-functional work station system is provided including vertically-extending support means adjustable at a plurality of horizontal and angular positions with respect to the vertical axis of the support means. The accessory means are attached to a connector means which is adjustably coupled to track means located within the support means. The track means are disposed parallel one with respect to the other.

Abstract: A support member for an inclined open mesh or wire type shelf that can be spaced anywhere along a wall and shelf area to provide support for the inclined shelf. The support is a one piece molded structure having a T-type cross-section with the shank having curved lower and upper ends with those curves providing about a 60.degree. angle of inclination for the shelf. One end includes a flat surface for engaging the wall with the other end including a forwardly directed groove for receiving a crosswise support in the middle of the shelf and a pair of grooves extending perpendicular to that forwardly directed groove sized so that that end of the support can snap in place between two stringers within the shelf structure.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for aiding in the laying of the top course of bricks over openings in masonry curtain wall construction and other buildings. A clamping hanger securable to the lintel of an opening includes a support foot which extends into the opening. The foot is adjustable in two ways to provide precise temporary support for a soldier bond course of bricks during laying. The hanger does not interfere with construction within or outside of the building while in place. No framing in the opening is required when this hanger and method is used.

Abstract: A shelf and support therefor are angularly adjustable with respect to a wall, or the like. The shelf and support are also adjustable in a plane which is parallel to the wall, or the like.

Abstract: A cooking device, having a base on which a pan or the like may rest; vertical standard collapsibly secured to the base; and a housing removably mounted on the standard for holding a heating element horizontally in opposition to the base; the housing is provided with a removable concave cover and removable flaps depending lengthwise from its sides to enclose the space between the heating element and the base, preventing the escape or splattering of food, juices, fats, and concentrating the heat inwardly thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to display apparatus for forming bins to display merchandise or to store objects. A display bin includes means for mounting dividers while maintaining the front panel clear of obstructions. The invention includes brackets attached to the bin for mounting the bin to either vertically slotted rails or horizontally slotted walls. The brackets preferably permit adjustment of the angular orientation of the bin relative to the rails or walls.

Abstract: A shelf and display structure in which horizontal or sloping members (16, 18, 20) are mounted on a vertical element (12) by locking structures (14.1, 14.2, 14.3). Each locking structure includes a pair of arms (28) which are generally triangular in side elevation. Each arm has three grooves in the outer face thereof. The inner face of each arm is generally flat and merges at one end with a rolling surface. When two arms are placed in co-operating relationship with their rolling surfaces in contact, the arms diverge from one another. In this condition they can be inserted into an elongate mouth of the element (12) and the outer ends of the arms can then be pressed towards one another, the arms rolling on their rolling surfaces until the flat rear faces are juxtaposed. During such rolling motion the element 12 is deformed by the arms so that frictional forces are created which resist movement of the locking structures along the element (12).

Abstract: An adjustable storage tray assembly is provided, which is useful for storing various articles used on or in connection with slanted surfaces such as drafting boards, which tray can be placed directly on the surface or attached to a portion of the surface, and is adjustable to keep the top portion of the tray in a horizontal position while the bottom portion is parallel with and extends from the slanted surface.

Abstract: A hook device for hanging outside of a building window opening for supporting one end of a scaffold plank, the device being shaped with a hook at one end and a loop at its other end and also including a steadying cross brace fitted with bolts to abut the building wall face.

Abstract: A book holder includes a shelf for supporting literature on the upper surface thereof is attached to a mounting member by means of a bracket. The bracket retains the shelf capable in a manner to be switched from a use position whereat the shelf extends obliquely and forwardly from the mounting member to a non-use position whereat the shelf is housed under the mounting member. The bracket may be mounted on the mounting subject through a swivel mechanism, whereby the direction of orientation of the shelf may be changed when in the use position.

Abstract: Two lateral parts (1) interconnected by an upper support (21) are provided in an office furniture unit, with an adjustable table top (22) being arranged between said lateral parts. The adjustment of the table top in the tilt and vertically is accomplished by lateral and posterior pin engagements (35 and/or 32). A bolt (28) which is positioned for reciprocal movement is arranged in the posterior edge (26) of the table top (22). The head (54) of the bolt (28) grips behind a vertical slot (38) of the support (21). Upon disengagement of the table top for its adjustment, it remains connected to the support via the bolt so that it cannot drop out.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly in which the shelf support is both vertically and angularly adjustable with respect to a vertical channel to which the shelf support connects. The shelf support has projections at its base which engage corresponding notches in the vertical channel to form the connection of the two parts. The uppermost projection is double T-shaped and the notches are also T-shaped. The use of a T-shape on both the shelf support and vertical channel provides a rigid and positive connection.

Abstract: A test rack for electronic equipment features an improved mechanism for inclining the test rack table in a smooth and effortless manner even when heavily loaded with equipment. Notches provided on a stopper plate are allowed to mate with a stopper shaft by sliding the stopper plate along a guide portion when the table is set at a desired angle of inclination. The stopper plate is constrained to slide at substantially right angles to the stopper shaft at all times so that the stopper shafts engages squarely with the notches to preclude jamming when the mechanism is operated under a heavy load.

Abstract: A modular display system unit for beverage bottles includes a base assembly and at least two spaced apart upright supporting webs detachably connected to the base assembly. A plurality of shelf assemblies are positioned for support between the webs. Each shelf includes a novel top surface sheet to minimize friction forces between the shelf and the bottles to provide a gravity feed capability when the shelves are tilted forward. Brackets are provided for detachable connection to the webs for adjustably supporting the shelf assemblies between the webs at varying heights and angles of inclination with respect to the longitudinal axis of the webs. The webs include an arrangement of keyhole slots, preferably on both sides thereof, but on at least one side, which serve to support the brackets. The arrangement includes a row of central keyhole slots having their axes aligned with each other and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the web.

Abstract: A merchandise base, such as a shelf, is mounted on a supporting column by a device having pins or the like received in vertically spaced holes or recesses in the column. The pins are interconnected by a plate, and at least the upper pin has a radially enlarged head. Both pins interfit with a bracket on the base and the enlarged head secures the bracket against movement away from the column.