Abstract: A desk having a pivoting, sliding hidden return mounted atop a drawer pedestal and beneath the desk top. The return is supported upon a rail and pivot mechanism which allows the return to pivot and slide between a closed position beneath the desktop and an open position perpendicular to the desktop. The return includes hinged support legs that are stored flat atop the work surface when stored and are folded down to provide support during use.

Abstract: A portable desk drawer that functions both as a conventional drawer and an attache case. The portable desk drawer may be attached to various furniture pieces by a bracket which attaches to the glides, or the portable desk drawer may be used in conjunction with existing drawer glide assemblies. The portable desk drawer may easily be removed from the glides by a rotatably attached handle, and then carried by the user in the same manner as an attache case. The portable desk drawer is comprised of a large front compartment and small rear compartments. A lid covers the large front compartments, and a tray, slidably housed inside the portable desk drawer, covers the small rear compartments during portage. The lid can be slid back and a portion of the lid can be flipped upwardly. The tray is further comprised of smaller compartments which are exposed when the tray lid is retracted. A clip on the interior of the lid of the portable desk drawer may be employed when the lid is open.

Abstract: A fountain beverage center or the like has a main component being a beverage dispenser cabinet having an external shape and appearance which simulates a serving cup for the beverages to be dispensed therefrom. The cabinet includes a base unit with a bowed panel having a frusto-conical shaped outline for simulating the shape of a portion of the serving cup. The top unit includes a pair of side panels having frusto-conical shaped outlines and bowed exterior surfaces which simulate the appearance of other portions of the serving cup. A beverage dispenser assembly is provided between the side panels of the top unit on a countertop of the base unit. At least one refreshment dispenser assembly can be disposed adjacent to the cabinet for dispensing secondary refreshment products.

Abstract: An expandable modular data storage system including a plurality of data storage devices, a plurality of substantially identical, vertically stackable storage device housings adapted to slidably receive a data storage device, and mechanical connection elements for releasably connecting the top of one storage device housing to the bottom of a storage device housing stacked thereon.

Abstract: A box that can be given as a gift or special presentation or to commemorate a special event. The box is fitted with shelves and trays that can be arrranged in a variety of ways so as to contain objects of different sizes and shapes. An insert for a tray provides a flexible array of smaller compartments. A covered plate fitted with straps allows various articles to be held securely thereto. An easily removable reversible front panel must be raised to change the interior arrangement of shelves and trays and also provides a surface for decoration or commemorative indicia. A picture frame demountably attached to the top of the box can be used to hold an invitation, special message or photograph. Areas are provided within the box to store some of the components when they are not in use. The addition of a knife holding unit and suitable adjustment of the components enables the box to be used to store table flatware.

Abstract: A tie rack cabinet which includes a rectilinearly shaped cabinet member having a pheripheral edge wall having a height of at least about that of one-half the length of a standard tie, a back wall connected to and spanning the peripheral edge wall, a tie rack mounted to the peripheral edge wall adjacent the top edge wall thereof; and further includes means for slidingly connecting the cabinet member to a dresser. A tie restraint for preventing flapping of the ties as the tie rack cabinet is slid is provided for each tie at a location remotely spaced from the tie rack. Optionally, loose article receptacles may be connected with the peripheral edge wall for holding various articles such as jewelry, coins, knickknacks, etc. The sliding connection of the cabinet member to the dresser may be integral with the dresser, provided by an opening in a rear portion of a dresser into which the cabinet member is integrated.

Abstract: A decorative emergency cabinet (10) comprising a cupboard (12) mountable upon a vertical flat member (14) in an upright position for holding various emergency type articles (16) in one place. During an emergency situation the articles (16) can be retrieved quickly from the cupboard (12) for immediate use. A planter (18) extends outwardly from a lower front portion of the cupboard (12) for holding flowering house plants (20) therein, so as to enhance the decor of the cupboard (12).

Abstract: A kitchen ensemble includes one or more appliances and one or/more cabinets. Some or all of the appliances and cabinets have windows made of a material having a controllable opacity. The windows are opaque in the normal state, but can be made transparent by operation of a suitable control. Therefore, one can view the contents of the cabinets and/or appliances without opening any doors. The invention therefore enhances the convenience of using the kitchen, and saves energy by minimizing the number of times a refrigerator or range door is opened. It also enhances the aesthetic qualities of the kitchen.

Abstract: This panel assembly (30) for a merchandiser (10) includes frame assembly (34) includes attached to the merchandiser and wall (22) and an aracuate translucent sheet (34). The frame assembly (34) includes opposed side retaining rails (36) receiving the flexed arcuate sheet (34) in retained relation, a lower base member (46) having an arcuate front wall (52), and an upper cap member (56) having an arcuate front wall (62). The panel assembly (30) includes a back-lighting assembly (80) for illuminating the translucent sheet (34).

Abstract: A modular bezel for the front side of a cabinet includes a bezel frame fixedly joinable to the cabinet, with the frame including a plurality of windows therethrough for providing access into the cabinet. A face panel is sized to cover at least one of the frame windows, and is removably fixedly joinable to the frame. The bezel frame provides a common part to which various, interchangeable face panels may be attached.

Abstract: An apparatus for fitting a decorative door to an existing washing machine or other domestic electrical appliance, when it is desired, to match the appliance to the decorative theme/color scheme of a kitchen. The assembly includes an "L" shaped extruded aluminum plate which can be secured to a domestic appliance by means of rubber faced magnets. Hinges on the plate are adapted to receive a door to cover the appliance and match the same to the kitchen's decoration thus creating an "integrated" appliance.

Abstract: A device for concealing a loudspeaker has a box or panel with a wall having at least one opening therethrough and a screen or fabric covering the wall and presenting the appearance of a row of side-by side books.

Abstract: A portable cabinet or bar, preferably in the shape of a barrel, with table top for stand-up or sit-down sales or for consumption of beverages or playing games etc., is provided with an adjustable height wheel supported base and a rail around its top for easy adjustment and transport. Independently rotatable shelves are supported on shafts within the barrel. The number and location of shelves can be changed or adjusted by insertion and removal through the access door or by telescopic means to accommodate storage of different size and shape objects.

Abstract: A concealed cabinet structure having a door hinge that is concealed. The cabinet may be mounted into a wall in the area between studs. The hinge structure relies on an extended frame that provides a structure extending forward from the wall that the cabinet is mounted into. The side edges of the cabinet are of rounded construction and tapering to an edge. The hinge is mounted by plates to both the extended frame and the frame of the door. The door mounts with the tapered edge flush against the wall, thus preventing the viewing of the hinge from any angle that one could take. The door may have a slotted portion in order to place a mirror, picture or other decorative object on the face of the cabinet to deceive an intruder about the purpose of the cabinet.

Abstract: A versatile child's play table includes a removable and reversible table top with a smooth playing surface on one side and a modular building block interconnection system on the other side. The reversible table top can be removed to reveal a recessed playing surface with a surrounding ledge. Attached beneath the recessed playing surface are one or more toy storage drawers, and beneath the drawer(s) is a storage area with supports for storing the reversible table top. In an alternative embodiment, the reversible table top is formed from two halves, each of which are independently removable and reversible.

Abstract: Support members for office furniture. The present disclosure provides structural panels having smooth interior surfaces and support ribs affixed to their exterior surfaces. A decorative panel having a smooth exterior surfaces is mounted over the structural panel to cover the support ribs and provide a smooth exterior surface to the support members. In one embodiment, the decorative panels slide over the structural panel. In a second embodiment, the decorative panels engage the upper surface of the structural panels and pivot downward over the structural panels. The decorative panels are easily replaceable and can be painted in a variety of colors and patterns. Wood grain steel vinyl laminate can also be applied to the decorative panels.

Abstract: An ornamental molded plastic part includes a generally semicircular arch-shaped forward panel with a hollow generally quarterspherical main body portion extending rearwardly from the forward panel and ending in a generally vertical semicircular rear panel. The forward panel has a plurality of semicircular cut-outs uniformly spaced along the lower edge, with a plurality of flutes extending from the cut-outs and along the interior surface of the main body to the rearward panel. The flutes have a generally semicircular cross-section which decreases in radius from the forward panel to the rearward panel.

Abstract: A concealed chest of drawers allows for the shaping of its exterior. The concealed case chest of drawers is comprised of a frame and a drawer which is slidably connected to the frame. The drawer is further comprised of a plurality of decor panels made in almost any shape and size according to the desired shape of the concealed case chest of drawers.

Abstract: An interchangeable modular furniture system is disclosed as including an underlying supporting structure having at least spaced side walls and a top wall with panels independently and removably mounted to at least one of the walls of the underlying supporting structure. Preferably, independently and removably mounted panels cover at least the spaced side walls and top wall of the underlying supporting structure. Cooperative releasable fasteners are attached to each panel and associated wall for releasable attachment to each other. The underlying supporting structure further includes a base having an underlying ledge adjacent each of the spaced side walls for also supporting the removable panels relative to the spaced side walls. Within the underlying supporting structure, shelves, drawers and/or doors may be employed in order to produce various types of furniture units including credenzas, dressers and dressers/cabinets.

Abstract: A display case security apparatus has a lower chamber having a top partition wall and a bottom wall. There is an upper chamber. A partition wall has a plurality of ports therethrough that provide access between the lower chamber and upper chamber. There is at least one trapdoor, hingingly connected to the partition wall. There is at least one trapdoor biasing device, that has one end attached to the trapdoor and that has another end attached to the bottom wall. At least one security door, slidably attached to the partition wall, slidingly closes the ports when the trapdoor has moved to the open position. There is at least one security door biasing device that has one end attached to the partition wall and that has another end attached to the security door. The security door is secured in an open position by at least one first lock device attached to the partition wall.

Abstract: An access panel arrangement is provided having one or more decorative panels, a frame for removably receiving those panels within a groove engaging a portion of the panel periphery, and a cover attached to the frame and movable between open positions in which the panels can be removed from the frame and closed positions in which the panels are restrained within the frame. The cover is attached to the frame by a plurality of tab and slot pairs, at least one of which is close fitting and provides lateral alignment of the cover to the frame. These tab and slot pairs are dimensioned to permit relative rotation such that the cover is hingedly connected to the frame in a free-floating manner. Snap fit latches are provided to retain the cover in a closed position, but are sufficiently resilient to release the cover and permit movement to an open position and a closed position in response to hand pressures without the use of tools.

Abstract: A wall-mounted jewelry cabinet assembly designed for the receipt of chains, necklaces, and the like as well as their accessories. The cabinet assembly (10) is formed of a base cabinet subassembly (12) and a cover subassembly (14), the cover subassembly being mounted on the base subassembly by hinge means (16) and which is adapted to be latched in a closed position by means of magnets (80, 82) which engage magnetic material (84, 86). The base cabinet subassembly is formed of a generally rectangular frame work (20, 22, 24, 26) and further includes a back, border boards, and a pocket forming board all of which are covered by a fabric-like material (42) of pleasing appearance. A plurality of hooks (44) are provided on an upper portion of the back for the receipt of chains and the like. A pocket forming board extends across the lower forward portion of the base cabinet assembly and forms a pocket for the receipt of accessories.

Abstract: A combination dresser and concealed jewelry case comprised of an ordinary-looking dresser/mirror assembly combination wherein the front mirror panel of said mirror is hingedly connected to the mirror assembly. Swinging open said mirror panel reveals a jewelry cabinet of relatively shallow depth therewithin. Means for locking said mirror panel in the closed position is provided. The concealed jewelry case and mirror are shallow in depth so as to appear merely as a sturdy mirror support and not to appear to be a concealed jewelry case.

Abstract: Device for the presentation of objects, comprising at least one pane made of transparent material and having one or more sections made nontransparent, the inner surfaces of said sections being provided with fixing or attachment elements for joining the pane(s) with other parts of said device and/or for supporting accessory means. By means of said concealed fixing or attachment elements, the construction of which is therefore simple and moderate in price, a frameless joining of the pane(s) to form a device with continuous, uninterrupted panes is possible in which all the accessory means such as intermediate display platforms, illumination means, dust protection means, etc., which required heretofore complicated base portions and understructures and hood constructions, are directly attached on the nontransparent sections of the inner surfaces of the panes.

Abstract: A display case is disclosed which is particularly useful for mounting and attractively displaying an article of headgear along with memorabilia related to the headgear. The case has generally rectangular box-like frame divided into an upper portion and a lower portion by a shelf member extending transversly between the side walls. A background panel of rigid penetrable material is disposed adjacent the back wall and has fabric material secured thereon to serve as an ornamental background. The fabric material comprises a first section of decorative fabric material, such as a flag, disposed in the frame upper portion to serve as an ornamental background for an article of headgear, and a second section of fabric fastener material disposed in the frame lower portion serves as a mounting surface for awards, medals, and other memorabilia related to the headgear.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing and displaying simulated furniture for an office or the like including a plurality of cabinets for storing and displaying a plurality of reduced scale furniture members, each being proportioned to simulate an actual full scale furniture member such as a desk, a chair, a wall panel, etc. The simulated furniture members have different colors, fabrics, finishes, textures, etc., and are stored side-by-side in the cabinets to permit an observer to view a plurality of the furniture members simultaneously. A display fixture, including selected simulated furniture members removed from the cabinets, allows an observer to view, compare and evaluate different combinations and relationships of color, texture, fabric, finish, etc., of the various simulated furniture members in the proportion and form of an arrangement including full scale furniture members.

Abstract: A combination dresser and concealed jewelry case comprised of an ordinary-looking dresser/mirror assembly combination wherein the front mirror panel of said mirror is hingedly connected to the mirror assembly. Swinging open said mirror panel reveals a jewelry cabinet of relatively shallow depth therewith. Means for locking said mirror panel in the closed position is provided. The concealed jewelry case and mirror are shallow in depth so as to appear merely as a sturdy mirror support and not to appear to be a concealed jewelry case.

Abstract: Plush stuffed anatomical members for mounting on a computer monitor or a like object to make the object less intimidating to children and therefore to encourage its use by children. The stuffed anatomical members may include a head member, two arm members, and two feet members. Each member is detachably secured to the object using hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: A furniture top insert holds a scale model of a familiar landscape within a recess and is protected by a double layer of transparent material. The furniture top is constructed to be inserted within the edges of a table, cabinet, credenza or the like and lie flush with the supper surface of the furniture. Within the recess, miniature trees, shrubs, ponds, turf, walkways or driveways, and other replicas of landscape features are placed so that they accurately depict a known landscape, such as a particular hole at a famous golf course. The frame for the landscape is made primarily of wood, reinforced with braces to support the weight of the scale model and its protective transparent bilayer. Exposed regions of the frame are constructed from finished wood, or may comprise a veneer of a variety of materials to provide a variety of ornamental appearances.

Abstract: Apparatus in combination with a door is provided wherein a cavity within a door includes a panel mounted retractably within the door to expose a cavity within the door. The cavity includes a slidably mounted cabinet wherein the cabinet includes a plurality of compartments each compartment including a latch member to secure each compartment within the cabinet for storage of valuables therewithin.

Abstract: Furniture pieces of the type normally having internal compartments, are provided with hidden compartments for effective concealment of relatively small but valuable articles. A number of constructional variations are disclosed, each including a removable panel member having opposite edge portions which may be positioned in grooves provided in fixed portions of the furniture piece. Spring means in one of the grooves bias the panel member to a stationary position. Handle means are affixed to the panel member for ease of placement in and removal from the grooves. The panel member and handle means have the appearance of other, conventional parts of the furniture piece and, when the panel member is positioned in the grooves, the compartment which it covers is essentially undiscernable, and therefore undetectable to those unaware of its presence.

Abstract: A crisper drawer support shelf for refrigerators assembled from four components. The assembly includes a molded plastic, generally rectangular frame having a tunnel along the front edge thereof. An extruded aluminum I-beam is press-fitted into the tunnel to provide strength along the front edge of the shelf. A transparent cover member is positioned within an opening defined by the frame. A sheet metal trim strip is snapped into its mounted position across the front of the shelf. The assembly can be installed as a unit. The I-beam provides sufficient strength to support crisper drawers carried by the support shelf.

Abstract: A device and method for restoring or changing the external appearance of a receptacle, and preferably a planter box refuse container of the like, is disclosed. The device for updating these receptacles is made up of a plurality of joinable substantially rigid composite sheet sections which are sized so that their inner surface substantially conform in dimension to the outer surfaces of the original receptacle and extend over the top surface of the original receptacle. In preferred embodiments the device is formed in two sections each of which surrounds and closes half of the perimeter of the receptacle with the two sections being joined at their respective ends to complete the enclosure.

Abstract: A componential system for assembling various interior building facade structures such as soffits and other decorative or functional installations feature a number of modular components extruded and molded from suitable poly-plastic material which can be snapped together, placed in position and afterwards finished in any desired manner, as by painting or papering. No drywalling or like work or other construction is necessary so that soffits, for instance, can be assembled and installed by the cabinet or other installer rather than by carpenters and drywallers, as is typical.

Abstract: A handgun keeper for use with a handgun comprising two wooden frames of similar size, two hinges pivotally connecting the two frames such that the front frame is overlying the back frame, the front frame defining a picture frame and including matting enclosing its backside, the front frame containing clear glass and matted picture print, the backside of the front frame further including a metal tab attached thereto, the back frame having a means for attaching to a wall and being completely enclosed on its backside with a masonite backing, the back frame further including a round magnet disposed in an inset in a front surface thereof which is aligned with the metal tab on the backside of the front frame such that the magnet will magnetically engage the metal tab thereby holding the two frames together in a closed position, a magnetic holding device comprising a ceramic bar magnet and a strip of metal having two ends, one end of the strip of metal being attached to the bar magnet, and the other end being attach

Abstract: Furniture pieces of the type normally having internal compartments, are provided with hidden compartments for effective concealment of relatively small but valuable articles. A number of constructional variations are disclosed, each including a removable panel member having opposite edge portions which may be positioned in grooves provided in fixed portions of the furniture piece. Spring means in one of the grooves bias the panel member to a stationary position. Handle means are affixed to the panel member for ease of placement in and removal from the grooves. The panel member and handle means have the appearance of other, conventional parts of the furniture piece and, when the panel member is positioned in the grooves, the compartment which it covers is essentially undiscernable, and therefore undetectable to those unaware of its presence.

Abstract: A secret repository for use with a desk drawer or the like is disclosed. The repository includes a receptacle having a peripherial boundary not exceeding the peripheral boundary of a rear panel of the drawer and attachment members in the form of hook-like members engagable over an edge of the panel or double sided adhesive members for removably attaching the receptacle to the drawer rear panel disposed adjacent an external surface of the panel.

Abstract: A dishwashing machine includes a door pivotally mounted for selectively exposing the interior of the machine for loading and unloading dishes or other items to be washed. An outer decorative door panel is mounted on the door for pivotal movement with the door and a lower decorative panel is hingedly mounted to the outer panel. Springs resiliently connect the lower panel to the frame of the dishwasher and bias the lower panel toward a vertical position while allowing the lower panel to move as the door, including the outer panel, pivots.

Abstract: A waterbed pedestal for supporting a waterbed frame and mattress on its top surface, the pedestal of the type comprising a plurality of panels assembled to form head, foot, and left and right side faces. The pedestal includes a cavity that is positioned to extend underneath a waterbed mattress so that the mattress covers the top of the cavity, and that opens at its front in one of the faces of the pedestal. A safe is positioned in the cavity and secured to the pedestal. A removable panel is positioned over the front of the cavity to close the cavity and hide the safe.

Abstract: A sanitizer for bathroom articles such as toothbrushes includes a closeable housing having a rotatable rack therein for receiving the bathroom article, a sanitizing element such as a germicidal lamp within the housing to sanitize the bathroom article, and a drainage diaphragm located beneath the bathroom article to receive precipitated drainage fluid therefrom (under the force of gravity) and direct the same towards the peripheral portions of the housing due to the concave shape of the drainage diaphragm. Drainage holes located in the peripheral area of the housing pass drainage fluid from the housing directed thereto. Adjunct electrical devices, such as a radio, clock or a calculator may be contained within the housing.

Abstract: A dollhouse jewelry box having a base containing a plurality of grooves, four fixed and four moveable walls, two gables and two moveable roof members, two of the fixed walls are aligned, paired and spaced apart from respective paired moveable walls and one of the moveable walls is a key wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel holder for knives or other utensils which tilts forward to present the handles to a prospective user, making it easier, safer, and more convenient to withdraw the utensils from their place of storage.

Abstract: A door and drawer front particularly for use in clean-rooms has an outer member and a recessed area having a top grasping surface and a bottom grasping surface extending back into the outer member. A cleaning access area is also provided. The intersections and corners of the member, the recess and the grasping surfaces forming rounded junctions to facilitate easy cleaning and disinfecting of the door and drawer front.

Abstract: A toy kitchen play center device is disclosed which includes, in a unitary structure, a simulated stove, cooking range, kitchen sink, cabinet/refrigerator, telephone, kitchen canopy and ventilation unit, and further includes a folding table which is pivotably connected to one side of the stove and pivotable between an upright and raised position into a folded position parallel to the side of the stove. The kitchen play center has an upright wall panel structure which serves to support the canopy at one end, the canopy being carried at the other end by a vertical upright such that the canopy extends over the stove top. The toy kitchen play center is particularly designed to be compact in form to facilitate storage and shipping thereof.

Abstract: A simulated layer cake, including at least one layer of container structure, which includes a base plate on which is detachably mounted a cylindrical container side wall member to provide a container for holding a plurality of food items. A circular container top wall member is detachably mounted on the upper end of the cylindrical side wall container member to enclose the same. The cake layer container structure is adapted to have its outer surface coated with real decorative icing. A multiple layer cake may be formed with a plurality of the layer container structures.

Abstract: A drawer of plastic has a front plate, a body part with a front face to arrange the front plate parallel to the latter and a plurality of side walls each forming a downwardly open chamber and having a front region adjacent to the front face, and elements for connecting the front plate with the side walls and including a hasp arranged in the front region of each of the side walls and having a transverse bolt, an elongated bracket having a longitudinal axis and an end provided with a fork which is snappable on the transverse bolt, and at least one tightening cam outwardly engaging the fork, wherein the bracket is held on the front plate so that its longitudinal axis extends normal to the front plate and also is movable in a direction normal to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A concealed safe for safekeeping of small objects and valuables suitable for building into a wall comprises a hollow body formed with an upper compartment adapted to receive three drawers, and a lower compartment. The front wall of the safe is provided with an access opening which is closed with a plug socket after the drawers have been inserted into the safe. The plug socket is hingedly connected to the safe body and in its open position is adapted to move towards and outwards of the safe in a direction perpendicular to the front wall of the safe.

Abstract: A wall mounted three-dimentional display case adapted to be mounted flush to a vertical wall, the display case simulating a wheeled vehicle, such as a circus wagon, having an animal cage thereon, and being adapted to contain therein and on top thereof a plurality of stuffed, flexible or non-flexible, animals, the heads and limbs of the animals being adapted to extend out of the bars of the cage to simulate animals caged in the wagon thereby presenting an overall pleasing effect.