Abstract: A cover apparatus comprising a plurality of peripherally divided and interconnecting cover sections positioned around and outside a plurality of weighing machines, that are arranged in turn in a predetermined array or pattern, the cover sections encircling conjointly the weighing machines in their entirety. The apparatus is so designed that a large space for opening or closing the cover sections is not required and a sufficient open area may be afforded when opened so as to permit the inspection of the weighing machines and other components.

Abstract: A rotatable stock container closet for the storage of articles such as electronic parts, or the like, includes a plurality of container conveying units arranged vertically one on another, each container conveying unit comprising outer and inner rail means, guide channel means arranged therebetween, an endless traction chain, a driving means therefor, and a series of stock containers, releasably disposed to the traction chain means, moving on and along the rail means, so that any container may be reached most expeditiously by selectively operating each container conveying unit.

Abstract: A display device for jewelry or the like, including a support stand and a plurality of interchangeable modules. The stand includes a planar receiving surface and fasteners are provided to temporarily attach the modules to the receiving surface. Each module has a planar support surface on which is disposed a display device for displaying the jewelry or the like. A window unit having a transparent front window is provided along with fasteners for temporarily attaching the window unit to the support surface. When received on said receiving surface, the support surfaces of the modules are disposed essentially parallel thereto.

Abstract: A lazy susan (24) including a shaft (30) supported for rotation about a vertical axis within an L-shaped cabinet (10) is provided with a rotary catch mechanism (40) which maintains the shaft at a selected rotary position relative to the cabinet (10). The catch mechanism (40) includes a cam (44) and follower (42) which maintain the shaft (30) in the selected rotary position. The follower (42) is provided with means for adjusting its angular position so as to change the orientation of the follower (42) with respect to the cabinet (10) and thus adjust the position of the shaft (30) and attached door (22a-b) relative to the cabinet (10). The follower (42) is adjusted by an eccentric (70) mounted for rotation with the follower (42) so that upon rotation of the eccentric (70), the follower (42) is likewise rotated to change its position relative to the cabinet (10).

Abstract: A rotary-position catch (30) for a lazy susan (20) includes a prism element (40) with at least one dog (42) which receives at least one recess (50) of an oblong element (48) in an interference-type fit. One of the elements (40, 48) is secured to one end of a shaft (24) of the lazy susan (20) and the other element is secured to a cabinet (10) adjacent the one end of the shaft (24). The interference-type fit provides a catch for holding the shaft (24) of the lazy susan (20) in a selected rotary position.

Abstract: A rotatable stock container closet for the storage of articles such as electronic parts, or the like, includes a plurality of container conveying units arranged vertically one on another, each container conveying unit comprising outer and inner rail means, guide channel means arranged therebetween, an endless traction chain, a driving means therefor, and a series of stock containers, releasably disposed to the traction chain means, moving on and along the rail means, so that any container may be reached most expeditiously by selectively operating each container conveying unit.

Abstract: A low cost, reliable and simplified mechanism is disclosed for maintaining a set of rotating shelves in a display cabinet level and stable at all ponts on their circular path of travel. The display cabinet can be heated or refrigerated where perishable goods are being displayed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a rotary storage cabinet comprised of an outer stationary housing and an inner rotatable rotor having four sides two of which are positionable to present the contents of the cabinet simultaneously to two opposite openings in the housing. Two other opposite sides of the rotor are positionable to close the openings in the housing. The cabinet is constructed from a plurality of sub-assemblies which are shipped for assembly at the point of use. The basic structure of the unit comprises a base (20), two pilaster frames (10), and a top frame pan (30) each of which is shipped as a sub-assembly. The cabinet includes several features including: the ball bearing mechanism (FIGS. 7-9); spring urged wheel (180) and detent (150) (FIG. 12) stop mechanism; lock mechanism (160) (FIG. 12); welded pilaster frames (10); and a single centrally located rotor frame (50). The unit is modular permitting the use of like "add-on" units (FIGS. 16 and 17).

Abstract: A dispensing device for small parts arranged in a compact shape from when the parts can be withdrawn from a single point including a plurality of vertically stacked trays slidably disposed upon banks of spaced flanges which are rotatable about a central axis of the device and reciprocable in a plane parallel to the central axis. The uppermost and lowermost trays in the stack are free to rotate with the flanges and the balance of the trays are restrained from rotation so as to be disengaged from one bank of flanges and received between the planes of another bank of flanges.

Abstract: A carousel tool and parts kit comprising floor engaging erect stand structure including a base supported upon a floor by casters and an elongated slotted centrally erect post having guide slots therein. The carousel tool and parts kit further comprises a tool and parts storage compartment comprising a horizontal disc shaped platform or base, a series of X-shaped vertical walls which rest upon the platform or base and extend vertically upward with each vertical wall forming an equal included angle with the next adjacent wall. Each of the walls are preferably of peg board and support one or more of a variety of fixtures for carrying tools and parts. In addition, a plurality of sliding drawer containers are carried by the platform beneath the lower surface thereof, also for parts and tools.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for supporting plants for decorative or gardening purposes. A plurality of rotatable or fixed trays or shelves are mounted on a central support, and shelves can optionally be added on the sides of the device, such as adjustable shelves for potted plants.

Abstract: A tool box includes a base and a plurality of nested pyramidal tool racks concentrically and rotatably mounted on a rigid vertical rod extending perpendicularly from the base. Each of the pyramidal tool racks except the innermost core has a removable side. Each removable side can be removed, exposing the sides of another smaller pyramidal tool rack nested within the pyramidal tool rack from which that side is removed. A variety of clips are attached to the outer surfaces of the respective pyramidal tool racks for supporting various types of tools. An outer cover shell having a top handle associated therewith is positioned over the outer pyramidal tool rack and is lockable to the top of the vertical rod.

Abstract: A display stand is provided with a plurality of ring-like shelves arranged in a vertical array above a base with the first, third, fifth, etc., shelves above the base being in a first group which are rotatable in a first direction and with the second, fourth, sixth, etc., shelves above the base being in a second group which are rotatable in a second, opposite direction. A plurality of rotatable drive rods are spaced equidistantly around a circle in the base and project upwardly therefrom within the interior of the ring-like shelves. Each drive rod carries fixed rollers which rotate with the drive rod and which each have an annular groove therein for supporting and frictionally engaging an inner portion of one of the ring-like shelves. One half of the drive rods are thus engaged with the first group of shelves and are driven by a motor to rotate in the first direction. The other half of the drive rods are thus engaged with the first group of shelves and are driven to rotate in the second, opposite direction.

Abstract: A lighted cassette holder for displaying and protecting cassettes is disclosed. The cassette holder features a plurality of cassette holding tracks which are diagonally convergent. The tracks are held by a support member which is attached to a base and a top plate. Electrical lighting is provided adjacent the top plate. Movable dust shields are mounted between the base and top plate to protect the cassettes from dust accumulation.

Abstract: An anti-theft display stand for holding merchandise which is mounted on small cards. The display stand includes a number of tiered platforms which are rotatably mounted on a vertical shaft, and a number of tiered guard plates which are paired with the platforms so that a plate is superposed over each platform. The guard plates are non-rotatable relative to the shaft and platforms. The cards are mounted on the platforms so that their removal is restricted.

Abstract: An improved flexible merchandise display rack capable of displaying a plurality of similar sized swatches of materials such as carpet samples. A plurality of individual assemblies are each pivotably mounted on a vertical shaft. Each assembly consists of a pair of spaced-apart disc members separated by posts connected to opposite sides of opposing discs along the periphery thereof. The space between opposing discs is a function of the width of the individual samples that are inserted about one or two or even three of the posts with the end portion of the samples towards the central shaft. A plurality of the assemblies may be stacked one above the other on a single shaft thereby allowing a greater number of samples to be displayed in a given area than has heretofore been possible to achieve. In addition, the individual samples are all supported within each assembly thereby obviating the need for the customer to hold or otherwise support any of the samples.

Abstract: Record keeping apparatus for use in swineries for increasing efficiency of operation and ensuring that all tasks are performed in a timely manner. The apparatus comprises a console or housing in which a carousel or container is mounted for rotation in a single direction. The carousel is divided into a plurality of compartment pairs equal in number to the number of days in an arbitrarily selected time interval longer than the gestation period of sows, and the console is provided with indices or legends related to the husbandry tasks associated with such an interval. Cards representing individual sows are placed and moved in the compartments to give a visual indication of the overall status of the herd and of the work load for any particular day.

Abstract: Device designed for stocking, filing by series, and displaying small articles. It consists of a fixed base, and a rotating frame composed of two types of superimposed discs which are perforated in the center to receive a threaded rod for rotating the discs relative to the fixed base. The discs are divided into compartments, which are themselves separated by thin metallic rods, thus forming divisions into which cases or drawers can be inserted, thus permitting stocking by series of small articles.

Abstract: Rotary storage unit carries outward lugs. Support surface carries an oblong plastic ring surrounding lug area. Ring is supported adjacent ends of major diameter only. Ring and lugs are dimensioned to forcibly interengage adjacent minor diameter of the ring, distorting the ring. Ring is recessed at ends of minor diameter so that lugs snap into recesses when unit is moved into certain rotary position. This snap engagement serves as a catch for holding the unit in "closed" position.

Abstract: Display device for merchandise. There is provided a plurality of rectangular boxes each having a sight window at one side thereof and each provided with an end opening for introducing merchandise into said box and withdrawing same therefrom. Each of said boxes has a projecting vertically aligned tongue at one corner thereof and projecting means defining a groove at a diagonally opposite corner thereof. A plurality of such boxes may be assembled together with the tongue of one being placed in the groove of another to provide a horizontal grouping of display units as desired. Same are then stacked vertically upon a base plate, preferably closed at the top with a cover plate and connected together by vertical tie rods extending between the base plate and the cover plate.