Abstract: A storage system is provided which can effectively store a variety of magnetic storage elements such as VHS video cassette packs, standard audio cassette packs, Beta video cassette packs, 51/4" floppy disc packs, and CD (compact disc) packs alternately in a given space in a drawer. The drawer has opposite sides with vertical tabs spaced along each side to form spaces that closely receive opposite ends of a VHS cassette pack. A pair of cassette adaptors can each lie in spaces otherwise occupied by a VHS cassette pack, the adaptors having vertical ribs that store standard audio cassettes in an orientation perpendicular to that of the VHS cassettes. A pair of disc pack adaptors can be mounted at opposite sides of the drawer, these adaptors having walls forming wide slots for holding CD disc packs and narrower slots at the bottom of the wide slots for holding 51/4" floppy disc packs. The disc pack adaptors hold the disc packs at an incline from the vertical to reduce their height and facilitate reading of titles.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a portable file which comprises an open housing with side walls, an end surface and a base; a translatable container within the housing having a plurality of removable file divider walls, protrusions on the side surface of the file divider walls engage angled slots on the container side walls. The file divider walls include a hinged attachment to the housing bottom surface; a lid similar in construction to the "roll top" of a desk covers the open upper surface of the housing in one extreme translated or "rolled" position to its opposite extreme position where it is stored between the lower surface of the container side walls. With the lid in its stored position, the container can be translated relative to the housing causing the file divider walls and contents to rotate from their stored position where they are closely angled to the housing bottom to a substantially upright file use position.

Abstract: A hanging file folder support assembly is provided comprising a pair of support rails securable to the sides of the drawer and a plurality of support bars spanning the distance between the side rails, said bars insertable in slots in the side rails. This system is adaptable to support hanging file folders which run between the sides of the drawer, parallel to the sides of the drawer or both. The system is also adaptable to support hanging file folders at or below the level of the top of the sides of the drawers.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting and storing engineering drawings and similar large size paper sheets comprising a plurality of longitudinally aligned ring binder assemblies each of which includes a plurality of rings which can be opened and closed and extended through holes formed in the paper sheets to be supported, an elongated support member connected to and arranged in a supporting relation with the binder assemblies and provision for disposing the support member in a horizontal position with the ring binder assemblies extending downwardly therefrom so that the paper sheets hung on the rings can hang downwardly from the rings. In one form of the invention, the elongated support member consists of a clamp assembly of a type presently used for supporting engineering drawings and the like and in another embodiment of the invention, the elongated support member is secured directly to the binder assemblies and is supported from a suspension hook.

Abstract: A drawer is subdivided by means of rod-like or frame-like separating members. The separating members extend from side wall to side wall of the drawer. Slide members, each having an arm projecting from the separating member, are arranged on the separating members. Two slide members together form a cruciform part or shape. The separating members are slideable in the drawer and have releaseable clamps.

Abstract: A sliding file support to cooperate with a dual access file system having a central longitudinal upwardly open U-channel. At least one side of the channel has an outer surface and at the top of the side a lip with an inner surface. The element comprises a slider and a loop for an end stop. The slider carries two rear, lower legs with inner bearing surfaces; also a third, lower forward leg longitudinally between the other two and with an inward bearing surface. The slider also carries a ledge longitudinally between the rear legs, and a hook longitudinally spaced from the legs. In operation the hook is hooked under the lip of the wall, the ledge rides on the top of the wall, and the bearing surfaces clasp the wall between them in sliding engagement. The body and the support are readily engaged and disengaged.

Abstract: A postal tray to facilitate the sorting and distribution of mail in the form of a box-like configuration having an open top and an open front. The tray includes a plurality of removable partitions which when used forms a series of pockets within which is to be located mailing envelopes. An elongated rod is included within the tray with the rod being movable from an access position to a position preventing accidental dislodgement of mailing envelopes from the pockets. The tray includes brackets formed on the upper surface thereof to facilitate stacking with another tray. Also, each tray is provided with a pair of tie down brackets which are to be connected with an elongated member such as a bar to tie together stacked postal trays.

Abstract: A storage and display device for floppy disks and the like including a molded base unit having a tray for supporting the disks on one edge thereof, a plurality of dividers for separating quantities of the disks within the tray, and hangers pivotally attached to each end of the base unit for suspending the storage container relative to a pair of parallel supports. The hangers are pivotable between a position in parallel side-by-side relationship with the corresponding end surface of the tray and a position extending upwardly relative to the end walls of the tray.

Abstract: A diskette holder for rigid-case data diskettes is disclosed, comprising a platform having a plurality of lateral grooves in the upper surface thereof for receiving diskettes. Associated with each groove are diskette support means comprising a front support face angled upwardly and forwardly from the area of the groove and a rear support face angled upwardly and rearwardly from the area of the groove. At least one support face of a pair associated with a groove has the undercut portion disposed from the plane of the opposing support face by a distance not less than and substantially equal to the thickness of the diskette to be held, and preferably parallel to the opposing support face. In the preferred embodiment, the diskette support means are positioned at only one end of each groove and successively alternating grooves have the support means at alternating ends of the grooves. Stop means at opposite ends of the grooves position the diskettes laterally and preventing lateral movement.

Abstract: A plastic drawer comprises a bottom, longitudinal side walls, and a transverse partition detachably connected to the longtitudinal side walls. To preclude a deformation of the side walls and of the bottom, the transverse partition is firmly connected to the bottom of the drawing. That connection may be effected by means of a vertical carrying pin, which is rotatably supported in the transverse partition and extends through an opening formed in the bottom and is rotatable to a position in which a locking member carried by the carrying pin engages the underside of the bottom of the drawer.

Abstract: A support for multiple strips, comprising a casing having identical upper and lower faces with transverse grooves and an alignment hole therein, lugs are provided on at least one side of the casing, the lugs forming female hinge parts, and walls are provided for covering each face of the casing, the walls each having a plurality of transverse webs forming a plurality of slits therebetween, the webs having a T-section along part of their length and a square section along another part of their length, the webs extending into the grooves, the walls having a pin arranged to enter the alignment hole to obtain registry of the wall with its associated casing, the female hinge parts of one casing being operable to cooperate with the female hinge parts of another casing to hingedly connect one casing to another casing.

Abstract: A pull-out drawer for a filing case and slidably cooperative with said case, said pull-out drawer comprising a bottom platform and a front panel being rigidly connected to said platform and carrying a handle or grip projecting from the front face of said panel. In said platform a first array of apertures is arranged next to said front panel and in parallel there with to receive paper fastener means and next to the platform edge opposite said front panel a second array.In particular the front panel is provided laterally and at both ends with an extension being shaped as a channel across the height of the front panel and opening to the far end of the platform, the grip or handle being a rail joined along the length of the extended front panel the outer edge at both ends of the extended front panel being flush with the respective outer face of the sidewall of the case.

Abstract: A cart on casters is provided for dispensing medication to patients as in a nursing home. The cart is provided with a plurality of drawers, each of which is divided into a plurality of storage areas or compartments. Slide members are mounted on top of the partitions, and are provided with recesses for holding medicine cups and with cross slots for holding patient identification cards. Patient medication cards and blister pack medication cards are stored in an adjacent storage area or compartment in the same order as and in close contiguous relation with the cups and patient cards. Each slide member can be pulled forwardly of its respective drawer for more ready access for dispensing of medication from the cups. An additional dispensing area is provided for medicines that are dispensed as needed including pivotable plastic cups which are turned as soon as the medication has been dispensed so that it is apparent that dispensing has taken place.

Abstract: An article display stand, particularly for sheet-like data carriers, has a substantially horizontal bottom plate with an outer edge, and at least two pairs of substantially vertical lateral walls arranged on the bottom plate and forming at least two upwardly open elongated compartments for accommodating objects in an upright position and provided with object withdrawing openings in the region of the outer edge of the bottom plate, wherein the lateral walls of each of the compartments approach one another in direction toward the respective withdrawing openings, so that each of the compartments forms an angle in direction of its elongation, and the withdrawing openings of the two compartments are located near one another.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of alerting a person to a date of a future event prior to the date of that event. The method utilizes a container in which are placed day of the month numbered cards and month of the year cards in sequential order in a suitable container. File cards are filled out as required indicating the subject matter and the date of an event directed to that subject matter occurring at a future time and date. These file cards are placed sequentially in the front of the month of the year cards according to the month in which the future event falls. In the case of the current month, the day of the month cards are employed and the file cards with a future date falling within the current month are placed in front of the day of the month card with the corresponding date. The current and past day of the month cards for the current month are placed either behind the last day of the month card or in front of the month of the year card following the current month.

Abstract: A tickler file containing index cards arranged by date and containing data slips filed under the index cards in accordance with the date on the index cards. In order to permit ready access to the data slips in the tickler file by subject matter, rather than by date, the data slips are wider than the index cards and data slips and index cards are stored in a wide sidewise slanted file tray, so that all rest on the bottom and settle against the lower side wall of the file tray. Indicia relating to subject matter is applied to the edge of the data slips which project beyond the index cards. Said indicia can readily be scanned for particular subject matter by riffling the projecting side edges of the data slips.

Abstract: A filing and storage container for floppy disks and diskettes including a molded base unit (10), a molded cover unit (12) pivotally attached to the base, a plurality of indexing file separators (60), and means (40), (46) provided along the lower portions of the inside walls of the base unit for receiving the lower edges of the file separators and allowing them to pivot between rearwardly inclined positions and forwardly inclined positions.

Abstract: Storage apparatus for flexible discs or other articles (13) includes a housing (11) and a mechanism in the housing having a carrier or a series of carriers for holding the articles. The carrier comprises a slider (35) constrained within the housing to move rectilinearly relative thereto and a lever (37) pivotally connected with the housing and coupled with the slider for movement in conjunction therewith from a storage position to an access position. The carrier is adapted to displace articles differentially during movement to the access position. Retaining means such as a pin and slot coupling (90, 91) are provided on the carrier and the position of the carrier is maintained when in the access position by the weight of articles held therein acting on the retaining means.

Abstract: A storage container intended primarily for magnetic data-storage diskettes comprises a box having a series of opposed slots for receiving the diskettes, and a series of flip-up identifying tabs supported on a bar extending across the opening of the box along one edge thereof. The tabs either grasp the bar frictionally, or are provided with inwardly projecting detent ribs which cooperate with flutes in the bar to hold the tabs in their open positions for diskette removal and replacement or in their closed positions. When a tab is moved to its open position, only the diskette corresponding to the tab can be removed from the container. The tabs are designed to carry identifying indicia so that the corresponding diskettes can be readily located.

Abstract: A compressor for cards stored in a drawer of magnetic material comprising a base positionable in the drawer and a compressor member mounted on the base for pivotal movement relative to the base between an extended position in which the compressor member can support the cards in a vertical position and a retracted position in which the compressor member is retracted from the cards. A spring biases the compressor member toward the extended position. A first magnet section on the base cooperates with the magnetic material of the drawer for magnetically retaining the compressor on the drawer. A second magnet section on the base retains the compressor member in the retracted position against the biasing force of the spring.

Abstract: A refuse compacting apparatus having a hollow closure which carries a handle along its upper edge is provided with literature storage means within the closure. The handle is provided with downwardly opening slot through which the literature is inserted to be held in a pocket formed within the closure at a suitable position below the slot. The spacing of the bottom of the pocket below the slot is preselected to permit the upper portion of the literature to project outwardly from the slot for facilitated viewability and accessibility. The pocket structure further serves to resiliently bias the closure panels so as to reduce rattling or vibration. The pocket-forming structure cooperates with a boss on the rear panel of the closure in guiding the literature into the desired inserted disposition within the pocket. The handle further defines a protective cover overlying the slot providing spill protection for the literature stored in the pocket.

Abstract: Apparatus for wall mounting a presentation board comprises a wall mounted support bracket, a hook shaped mounting member for detachably and pivotably engaging the support bracket, and an angled support member connecting the mounting member to the presentation board such that the board is supportable in an inclined position with respect to the mounting wall. Further apparatus is provided for mounting a bound presentation pad to the board in an orientation such that the unbound ends of a pad sheet are releasably retained against unintended displacement but successive sheets may be exposed by releasing covering sheets and allowing the released sheet to hang down from the bound ends.

Abstract: A document holder for releasably binding together loose-leaf stationery items and securing them to either single- or double-rail suspension filing systems is provided by a loose-leaf binder which incorporates a thin external spine structure incorporating at least one hook suitable for suspending the binder from single-rail suspension systems and retractable head- and tail-end hooks suitable for use with double-rail suspension systems.

Abstract: A desk assembly is disclosed utilizing a framework for supporting side and back panels and file drawer slide assemblies. Adjacent frameworks may be clipped together to form a credenza; they may be spaced apart and joined together by a desk top slab; an extension may be added to form an L-shaped desk unit. An accessory-holding track assembly is included formed from an extruded track with exposed and internal channels. Accessories are positioned in the exposed channel; support members are positioned in the non-exposed channels. Identical slide drawers are utilized, with boxes therein of differing heights. Drawer fronts of differing heights corresponding to the different heights of the boxes are utilized. The entire framework is filled with file drawer boxes of differing heights, and the module is fronted by corresponding drawer fronts of differing heights. A file drawer compressor or follower is used, resiliently biased against the sides of a file drawer.

Abstract: A stackable tray (11) functions with an adjacent stacked tray (12) to form a substantial enclosure (32) about an upper tray surface (15) formed by the tray sidewalls (17, 18) and tray endwall (21) and the lower surface (16') of an adjacently stacked tray (12). A break away separator (38) divides the enclosure (32) storage area into separate storage channels (40, 41) but may be broken away to form a larger channel area. Removable dividers (36) are selectively positioned in one of a plurality of spaced grooves (35) formed in the upper tray surface (15) to limit the depth of entry of stored items (34) into the substantial enclosure (32). Notches (28) and complimentary tabs (29) formed in lips (26) and grooves (27) of the sidewalls (17, 18) function to prevent sliding movement between adjacently stacked trays.

Abstract: A device for storing index or file cards in which one wall of the device is pivotally mounted to the compartment containing the cards is disclosed. In addition, a cover hingedly mounted to the compartment serves to restrict travel of the pivotally mounted wall when the cover is lifted.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a space saving filing cabinet designed to be deployed in a closet. The cabinet is an elongated narrow rectangular solid with a mounting tab on the top which captures the hanger bar in the closet and stabilizer legs pivotally mounted to the bottom of the cabinet which fan out and stabilize the cabinet when in use. Access is gained to the contents of the filing cabinet by withdrawing the inner cabinet from the outer cabinet. The inner cabinet slides forward on tracks mounted inside the outer cabinet. Once extracted the inner cabinet reveals drawers situated on the side face of the inner cabinet. Each drawer is a truncated rectangular box provided with a hinged door and two knobs. Each drawer is mounted within the inner cabinet by wheels which follow grooves located in the inner cabinet, so that the bottom of each drawer will swing outwardly from the inner cabinet providing easy access to the contents of the drawer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drawer unit for storing cases normally containing magnetic tape cassettes, wherein the drawer unit comprises separator partitions fast with the bottom and with the side walls thereof, and inclined downwardly to the rear and upwardly to the front, in order to define compartments in which the cases may be stored in inclined position.

Abstract: A partitioned structure comprising an open topped container and a plurality of dividers having sides positioned within the container. The container has horizontal interior side channels on either side thereof so that each divider having at least one tab disposed on each side thereof slides within one of the horizontal channels and permits movement of the divider relative to the container. Each divider has a projection extending above its top on which information is placed.

Abstract: An expanding file box includes a flat bottom panel and a pair of hollow side walls extending upwardly from each side of the bottom panel. The side walls have front and rear entrance openings leading into the interior thereof. The file box also includes flat front and rear panels connected to the front and rear edges, respectively, of the bottom panel to each pivot between a closed substantially vertical position and an open, outwardly tilted position. With the front and rear panels in open position, files or cards located within the box can be tilted relative to each other so that substantially the entire front face of the file is visible. The front panel includes a front sliding panel extending rearwardly from each side edge portion of the front panel to slidably extend into the hollow interior of a corresponding side wall to pivot with the front panel to form an extension of the side walls when the front panel is tilted in open position.

Abstract: This invention relates to filing cabinets and knock-down structural units suitable for furniture and enclosures protecting, storing, and housing articles comprising at least two main supports; at least two sets of equi-distant multiple locking slots on each support; and at least two locking frames with multiple bars pressure fitted into said locking slots. In a preferred form, I provide a filing cabinet including drawers slidably supported by the locking frames which also serve as drawer runners.

Abstract: A cover is provided on a note counter so that the cover provides a covering on a counting zone which is located on the top portion of the note counter and in which the number of a bundle of notes packed in a holder is counted. The cover is made of a transparent material for inspection and comprises two covering members which are driven so as to move in opposite directions.

Abstract: The present filing system comprises a filing case which may resemble a book with one or more open compartments in which is removably positioned an expanding file envelope which may have a flap on one end to conceal the corrugated edges of the expanding envelope. The envelope is compressed and slid into and out of the case and may be used to hold photographs, recipes, coupons or other material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filing arrangement for cassettes which are intended and designed to store photographic prints.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for the storage of visible index records and the like, assembled in panels, trays, and the like. The panels are stored side-by-side, suspended vertically below a plurality of horizontal panel-carriers which are arranged side-by-side and are independently pivotable at their mid-points about a common horizontal axis. Each panel is attached to its panel-carrier for swinging movement in a direction at right angles to said common axis so that by pivotting a panel-carrier through 180.degree. to an inverted position the panel or panels attached thereto may be swung to a substantially horizontal position to provide access to the records or the like.

Abstract: Storage and demonstration device for polygonal or round flat objects, for example card-shaped display objects, in the kind of a container. The device comprises a stand and a multi-segmented cover which is formed by a number of consecutively arranged segments. The segments are turnably supported in the stand in such a manner that they can be tilted towards the front and rear of the stand. The segments enclose compartments which are closed when the segments occupy the position towards the rear.

Abstract: A file support for file folders for use in converting storage drawers to a file drawer which is composed of a first pair of channel form track members to nest over the sidewalls of a drawer between the inside surface of the front drawer panel and the outside surface of the rear drawer panel, which rear drawer panel is somewhat shorter than the sidewalls to accommodate the same. The track members include an upstanding flange defining a depthwise pair of tracks for hooked-up engagement with the file support suspended in spanning relation of the drawer sidewalls.

Abstract: An adjustable holder for flat articles such as cards. The holder comprises a frame which has a longitudinal member and two transverse members, arranged in an H shape. At each end of the longitudinal member a bracket is located. A first plate is mounted on one bracket for limited pivotal movement about a horizontal plane. A second plate is adjustably mounted on the longitudinal member for movement between the first plate and the other bracket. Flat articles are stored between the two plates. Side rails are adjustably mounted on the transverse members parallel to the longitudinal member, to restrain lateral movement of the flat articles.

Abstract: A linear indexing programming for cyclic operations, for example the programming of the cycle of care and feeding of a hog operation, which has the program steps represented adjacent to one side of an open topped receptacle in which cards representing the subjects of the program are stored. The cards are separated into desired periods such as weeks within desired compartments. Each of the divider compartments holds the cards for a week of operation in a daily sequence. The divider compartments are moved from the start toward the program end daily in sequence so that the cards for the individual subjects progress through the cycle of operation and from one end of the linear movable card file to the other. The indexed or programmed functions to be performed thus align sequentially with the cards as they are moved. Specifically as shown, the daily movement may be gauged by the use of spacers which are equal to one day on the program.

Abstract: A housing assembly for non-mechanical printers consisting of a base frame having a second housing cover slidably mounted thereon through telescoping slides and a first housing cover slidably carried by the second housing cover through telescoping slides, the first housing cover being slidable over the second housing cover, the second housing cover and first housing cover being slidable beyond the base frame.

Abstract: A hanger filing device adaptable for horizontal and vertical file orientation includes an integral binder element comprising a pair of longitudinally extending spaced flanges which define an open channel for receiving file material. A hinge pin is disposed within the binder element and extends outwardly of the ends thereof. The flanges include notched extensions for slidably engaging spaced rails of a hanging file rack. The flanges include spaced opposed apertures dimensioned to receive any of a variety of fastening devices for binding file material between the flanges. The hinge pin provides a post support for the vertical disposition of the binder element within an upright file.

Abstract: There is provided a compartment for storage of side-tabbed file or the like which includes a cabinet which receives at least one reversible, open-ended file tray. The tray can be positioned in an open condition for easy access to the files stored within or in a closed condition for dust free storage. When stored, open, the tabs of the files extend outwardly of the compartment for simple observation. When stored closed, a restraining means is provided to avoid file movement through the open-end.

Abstract: A bound volume and a method of making the same is disclosed. The bound volume incorporates a bar extending along the length of the spine of the volume and secured to the spine. A pair of end caps are provided which allow the bound volume to be hung in a convenient manner. The end caps engage the ends of the bar, which extend from the bound volume, and may be removed to allow convenient use. The end caps include surfaces for either slidably engaging rails or hookingly engaging bars.

Abstract: An improved data storage unit for storing computer printout sheets is provided which includes at least one open-ended compartment and at least one portable binder adapted to be positioned horizontally in the compartment with its back end facing outwardly thereof. Preferably there is mounted on the binder's back end a label holder which allows the contents of the binder to be easily identified by visual observation of the storage unit. When the unit includes a plurality of compartments, they are preferably disposed in a vertical alignment.

Abstract: A storage file and retrieval system for readily locating and retrieving file folders and the like. The storage file and retrieval system includes a cabinet with one or more slidable drawers into which a plurality of index folder assemblies are stored. Each index folder assembly includes a file folder with an upwardly extending tab having a striker face. The striker faces of the various index folder assemblies are sequentially spaced from each other so as to be located in different striking positions. A reset bar is mounted to the interior of the cabinet to tilt the index folder assemblies forwardly toward the front wall of the drawer when the drawer is closed.

Abstract: Correspondence (or the like) filing folders and filing cabinet drawer dividers, hereinafter generally referred to as "separators", are made of relatively thin and inexpensive sheet material and are novelly constructed and configured to prevent them from "slumping" when installed in a compartmented filing system; the folders/dividers being of improved functioning and increased life characteristics. An improved (optionally employed) file content "follower" contributes to an overall improved filing system.

Abstract: A drawer file folder stop for securing file folders or other objects in place in a drawer includes a plate configured to hook the stop over the top edge of the back or either side or an adjustable divider within the drawer. An elongated, generally planar holder is mounted on and extends outwardly from the plate across part but not all of the width of the drawer between the opposite sides or the length of the drawer between the front and back, and a pin mounted on the plate opposite the holder for engagement in a groove running along the inside surface of the side or back on which the plate is mounted. With the holder free of file folders or other objects the plate is free to slide along the side or back on which it is mounted so as to firmly position the holder against file folders or other objects to be secured within the drawer.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing documents includes a cylindrical housing and, in the housing, an upright carousel having a number of radially disposed pockets. The housing has a horizontally and radially extending opening on a vertical wall and a horizontal opening on an outer cylindrical wall, the openings being located on opposite sides of the axis of the housing. A drive is available for separately aligning the pockets with the openings. Each opening is associated with means for providing a fluid stream and fluid streams are generated for moving documents, through an associated opening, into or out of pockets. The carousel includes radially extending plates which define the pockets and said plates have radial projections which slidably engage the housing. The engagement is provided to prevent document jams when loaded pockets are moved through the lower part of the housing.

Abstract: A vertical storage rack for cards or the like comprises a casing means carried by the casing for forming a plurality of downwardly-extending pockets which overlap each other from front to back and have openings one above the other at the front of the rack and means for supporting the bottom edges of the cards in the pockets at levels which can be decided by the user either by adjusting the depths of the pockets or by inserting the cards against selected parts of the pocket. Preferably each pocket is formed of a sheet of flexible material the front edge of which is fixed and forms the bottom edge of the pocket opening and the rear edge of which is supported by adjusting means which can be operated to raise or lower the back of the pocket and thus adjust its depth. Vertical dividing members are movable between different positions along the pockets and divide the latter into individual pockets the width of which can be adjusted.

Abstract: A card filing device for storing and viewing card carrying envelopes wherein slotted card carrying envelopes are pivotally mounted in the device so that they are movable from a horizontal storage position to a vertical viewing position and only removable from said container by pivoting the same to a position approximately midway between said storage and viewing positions.