Abstract: A security locker for expensive and/or confidential computer equipment, such as servers and the like. The security locker includes four side walls, a ceiling assembly, and a floor. One of the side walls includes at least one door to provide access to the interior of the locker. A number of the side walls include ventilation segments comprising a plurality of spaced apart, small openings. Preferably, the openings are located adjacent the tops of the respective side walls to prevent people from viewing the interior of the locker. The ceiling assembly also includes a plurality of relatively small, spaced apart openings to provide proper ventilation for the equipment contained within the locker. Inside of the locker, one or more vertical mounting stations are provided for secure mounting of computer equipment thereto in a well-known manner.

Abstract: A storage cabinet includes a housing having at least one exterior port, at least one interior port positioned above the exterior port, and a convection passageway connecting the exterior port and the interior port such that warm air will rise within the passageway by natural convection from the exterior port to the interior port. The cabinet also includes at least one drawer received within the housing and moveable between a closed position wherein a storage space within the drawer is inaccessible from outside the housing, and an open position wherein the drawer extends out of the housing such that the storage space is accessible. The drawer has at least one inlet for allowing airflow to pass from the interior port of the housing to the storage space of the drawer when the drawer is in the closed position. Another storage cabinet provided by the present disclosure includes a housing and at least one drawer received within the housing and moveable between a closed position and an open position.

Abstract: A vent for a dishwasher provides a valve with dual actuation, either to be electrically actuated according to a cycle of the dishwasher so as to close during periods of high noise generation, typically the wash cycle, and opened during the dry cycle, or to be actuated independently of the cycle under pressure differences such as may be caused by interruption of the dishwasher cycle and opening and closing of the dishwasher door such as may cause a pressure surge as the introduced cool air is rapidly heated in the interior of the dishwasher.

Abstract: An air conditioner has injection-molded upper and lower casings. The upper and lower casings have upper and lower flange sections, respectively, which are formed on both sides of the upper and lower casings, respectively. Each of the flange sections is formed in a vertical direction, and has a plane outer side. Due to the presence of the flange sections, there is no gap defined when installing the air conditioner through the window. Further, the strength of the casing is increased.

Abstract: A storage and sterilization tray assembly for sterilizing, transporting and storing surgical instruments includes a rack having a top, a bottom and four sides, and at least one slidably mounted drawer carried therein. At least one of the sides includes at least one pivotally mounted door which is moveable between a closed position in which the at least one slidably mounted drawer is retained in the rack, and an open position in which the at least one slidably mounted drawer may be slid at least partially out of the rack. The door also serves to stabilize the rack against tipping when in its open position. Preferably, one or more removable trays are carried in the drawer, and the rack includes a plurality of openings in the top, bottom and sides, aligned with openings in the drawer, for permitting ingress and egress of sterilant therethrough.

Abstract: An equipment cabinet for electrical and electronic equipment and components is provided with a functional area, which is surrounded by multishell walls and at least one door and is terminated in dustproof and watertight manner. A functional area wall is positioned between an outer wall and an inner guide wall and is provided with a rib system, in order to ensure a particularly good heat removal from the functional area. The rib system is in the form of rib rails, which are provided with a plurality of ribs and ports.

Abstract: A telephone lock box for preventing unauthorized access to a telephone. The telephone lock box includes a housing that has front and back sides, a pair of lateral sides, and a closed bottom. The sides define an interior of the housing that receives the telephone. An opening into the interior is defined by upper edges of the sides. A lid closes the opening of the housing. A rear end of the lid is pivotally coupled to the back wall of the housing. A forward end of the lid has a hasp coupled to it. The front side of the housing has a loop extending from it. A hinged portion of the hasp has a slot that receives the loop.

Abstract: An air conditioning unit is provided which includes an outdoor section, which has a condenser coil mounted therein and an outer protective housing partially enclosing the outdoor section. The housing has a substantially rectangular opening therein in overlying relation with the condenser coil. The opening is defined by at least two spaced parallel coplanar wall sections, each of which has a predetermined width. A flexible protective grille, which is configured to substantially cover the rectangular opening, has two edges thereof which are spaced from one another by a distance substantially equal to the spacing of the wall sections. Each of the edges have integrally formed therewith two or more narrow, rigid, spaced apart extensions, which project perpendicularly therefrom. Each of the narrow extensions has a length less than the predetermined width of the wall sections.

Abstract: A casing for audiovisual equipment presents an outer appearance giving the impression of integrating a hole area formed of a plurality of sound transmitting fine holes with the casing, thereby making the hole area unnoticeable. This allows a viewer to easily concentrate on the screen by eliminating anything noticeable and distributing from the area surrounding the screen, and also gives the outside of the casing a luxurious appearance. In order to make the hole area unnoticeable, maintain good volume and quality of sound from the speaker, and arrange the diameter .o slashed.d mm of the tapered fine holes to be practically the smallest, the relationship between the diameter .o slashed.d mm and the thickness T mm of the casing must be expressed by the following formula: (1/6).times.T mm.ltoreq..o slashed.d mm.ltoreq.0.5 mm. When the fine holes are formed to be straight, the relationship between the diameter .o slashed.ds mm and the thickness T mm of the casing must be expressed by the following formula: (1/5).

Abstract: Disclosed is a decorative panel for attachment to the exterior of a computer enclosure including a fastener receiving portion for facilitating attachment of the decorative panel to an outer surface of the computer enclosure, a plurality of irregular geometric shaped surface depressions on a first surface of the decorative panel fixed in an ornamental arrangement, and at least one bore which extends completely through the decorative panel adapted to allow air to flow through the decorative panel and into an interior of the computer enclosure.

Abstract: A ventilated cabinet apparatus for the storing of volatile chemicals. This apparatus is a ventilated cabinet for the storing of volatile or poisonous chemicals utilizes a vacuum pump drawing air out of the back of the cabinet to disperse the volatile gases or poisonous gases. In addition, the ventilated cabinet has holes running from front to back within the walls of the cabinet to allow fresh outside air to flow through the cabinet. Thus, any volatile gas buildup from the chemicals in the apparatus will be dissipated.

Abstract: An enclosure (10) includes a door (12) having a window panel (20) extending from a top edge to a bottom edge. The door (12) includes venting members (26) having vents formed therein extending substantially along either lateral edge of the window panel (20). A spaced apart inner portion (60) provides a vertical conduit for improved circulation. The window panel (20) attaches with adhesive (50) on engagement surfaces (32, 34 and 36) as well as a mechanical connection through threaded members (44).

Abstract: A sterilization, transporting and storage container tray assembly for a surgical instrument kit comprises a plurality of trays for accommodating surgical instruments, and a rack for holding the trays in a stacked arrangement. The trays are slidably, removably mounted in the rack, and are accessible from the side of the rack. A removable cap is provided for locking the trays in position in the rack, i.e. for transportation, sterilization and storage.

Abstract: A casing for an audiovisual equipment presents an outer appearance giving the impression of integrating a hole area formed of a plurality of sound transmitting fine holes with the casing, thereby making the hole area unnoticeable. This allows a viewer to easily concentrate on the screen by eliminating anything noticeable from the area surrounding the screen, and also gives the outside of the casing a luxurious appearance. In order to make the hole area unnoticeable, maintain good volume and quality of sound from the speaker, and arrange the diameter .phi.d mm of the tapered fine holes to be practically the smallest, the relationship between the diameter .phi.d mm and the thickness T mm of the casing must be expressed by the following formula: (1/6).times.T mm.ltoreq..phi.d mm.ltoreq.0.5 mm. When the fine holes are formed to be straight, the relationship between the diameter .phi.ds mm and the thickness tmm of the casing must be expressed by the following formula: (1/5).times.t mm.ltoreq..phi.ds mm.ltoreq.0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vent seal device for an automatic dishwasher. The dishwasher includes a door having a vent opening therein. An elongated flexible strip is mounted in the door adjacent and generally registered with the vent opening. The strip has opposite ends and a central portion therebetween. At least one end of the strip is secured against movement with respect to the frame. During certain times of the wash and rinse cycles the strip is deflected into sealing engagement with the vent opening, thereby closing the normally open vent opening.

Abstract: An enclosure panel for covering the access opening in an equipment compartment includes a main panel body which is constructed and arranged so as to attach directly to the equipment compartment in such a way as to substantially cover the access opening. The main panel body defines a plurality of oblong slots which are arranged into a plurality of side-by-side columns wherein each column is configured with a substantially uniform herringbone pattern. The herringbone pattern provides a unique and preferred compromise between a uniform pattern of oblong slots arranged in columns and rows and a uniform pattern of circular openings arranged in staggered rows and columns. By use of the uniform herringbone pattern the open area for preferred cooling air flow is achieved while at the same time maintaining the structural strength and integrity of the enclosure panel.

Abstract: A passive or dynamic venting system for a frontloading dishwasher is located within the dishwasher door and includes a plate-shaped valve which closes off a valve port in the inner liner or face of the door; the valve is moved by a linear actuator along a path of closing and opening that is perpendicular to the plane of the door. In the dynamic system, a cross-flow type blower is also located within the door.

Abstract: A portable enclosure utilized for storing and working with paints and paint related items comprises a lower housing having a bottom surface and a spill containing upper working surface. Included is an upper housing positioned above the lower housing. Casters are associated with the lower housing bottom surface and permit movement of the storage enclosure over a supporting surface. An exhaust fan is provided to vent harmful vapors away from the working surface and the housings.

Abstract: The front panel assembly of a diskdrive case, including a panel frame having a rectangular panel board slot, a control button slot, and two vertical retaining grooves disposed in the rectangular panel board slot at two opposite sides, two rectangular panel boards mounted in the panel board slot and separated by a partition board, and at least one control button mounted in the control button slot for controlling the operation of a respective diskdrive, the rectangular panel boards and the partition board each having hooks at two opposite ends respectively hooked on the retaining grooves of the panel frame and a plurality of air vents for dissipation of heat.

Abstract: An enclosure for electronic equipment is disclosed having a series of vents arranged for ventilating the enclosure while minimizing flowing of spilled liquid into the enclosure through the vents. A series of vent pockets is formed in a side wall of the enclosure, extending downward from a top surface of the enclosure so that spilled liquid flows downward into the vent pockets. The vent pockets have a generally u-shaped configuration with an aperture extending through one of the side walls for ventilation. The apertures thus are formed in a plane substantially orthogonal to the top surface and the side wall of the enclosure. A liquid flow path through the vent pocket diverts the spilled liquid away from the aperture, so as to minimize flow of the liquid through the aperture into the enclosure. Another aspect of the invention is a low-cost method of making the enclosure by injection molding.

Abstract: A multi-functional therapeutic workstation which can simulate a multitude of job tasks. The workstation kit includes five panel designs, right angled elbows, nuts and bolts, and can be assembled into a variety of modules requiring the exercise of varying levels of cognitive and motor skills. Depending upon the position of the patient relative to the workstation kit, and the module that the patient is required to construct, the assembly rehabilitates both muscles as well as neurological pathways.

Abstract: A multi-functional therapeutic workstation which can simulate a multitude of job tasks. The workstation kit includes five panel designs, right angled elbows, nuts and bolts, and can be assembled into a variety of modules requiring the exercise of varying levels of cognitive and motor skills. Depending upon the position of the patient relative to the workstation kit, and the module that the patient is required to construct, the assembly rehabilitates both muscles as well as neurological pathways.

Abstract: The locker comprises a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall and two side walls to form a chamber. The front wall is provided with a door by which a user can have access to the chamber. The front wall forms with the side walls two lateral vertical edges that are respectively provided with two wire meshes along at least a portion of their length whereby air circulation inside the chamber can be provided by means of the two wire meshes.

Abstract: A method and device for storing and sorting laundry is disclosed comprising elevated laundry bins each with a top end opening and a normally-closed drop bottom. The bins are elevated so that laundry contained within each bin is released upon opening the drop bottom. One or more laundry bins can be combined adjacent to each other to form a multiple bin unit which sorts laundry by receiving laundry within the separate laundry bins. The method includes storing the laundry until the volume of a bin is filled whereupon it is released into a washing machine having a load volume equal to the bin volume.

Abstract: An anti-destruction structure for an automatic vending machine includes a plurality of holes formed through a bottom plate mounted securely on the lower end portion of a housing, and a porous auxiliary plate fixed in the housing just above the bottom plate. The auxiliary plate has a plurality of holes formed therethrough. The holes of the auxiliary plate are communicated with and staggered relative to the holes of the bottom plate.

Abstract: A laundry hamper assembly including a housing structured to support several laundry baskets and a soaking tub for the collection and segregated storage of soiled laundry therein prior to washing. The laundry baskets and at least one soaking tub are each similarly configured, being adapted for receipt through and support within openings on a top of the housing. A drip compartment having a water tight construction and drain valve is disposed within the housing having hooks on an inner wall, wherein wet laundry can be hung and allowed to drip dry. A clothes pin tray formed in the top of the housing allows for the storage of clothes pin therein, and a covering lid hingedly attached to the housing is movable between an open and closed position so as to effectively cover the top of the housing.

Abstract: A cabinet for hanging wet fabric, such as a dishcloth, to dry indoors has a completeley open bottom and perforated top and side walls. Access to the inside of the cabinet is attained by a movable door that is preferably unperforated or else has small perforations in locations that hide the hanging cloth from view. The cabinet is streamlined in appearance and promotes efficient air flow because of its horizontally elongated dimensions.

Abstract: A computer stand for supporting a horizontal compute in a vertical position.

Abstract: A cabinet that provides sanitary storage of toothbrushes and convenient storage of toothpaste. Provides storage for toothbrushes free from insects and dust as the cabinet door closes tight and the only openings in the cabinet are one-sixteenth inch diameter vent holes for air circulation so toothbrushes can dry. Sanitary as each toothbrush is raised one-eighth inch above the shelf by its holder ring and toothbrushes do not touch each other for separate and thorough drying. Easy to use as you need only one hand to open the door and readily remove or insert toothbrushes and close the door. The cabinet may be free-standing or attachable to a wall mount and easily removed. Easy to disassemble cabinet for thorough cleaning. Toothpaste holders may easily be attached to each side of the cabinet by snapping on or off. Toothpaste tube stands in the holder.

Abstract: A cabinet which houses electronic modules and provides a low-cost assembly of the modules in the cabinet. The cabinet includes a base portion, cover portion, and a locking portion which are used to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to critical modules within the cabinet. A vent system provides cooling while preventing objects one millimeter in diameter, or larger, from being inserted into the cabinet, as a safety measure.

Abstract: An audio/video electronic component cabinet includes a pair of side walls, a back wall, a front wall and a top; a plurality of component shelves extend between the side walls to the front wall but short of the back wall; a chimney formed along the back wall in the space between the ends of the shelves and the back wall receives wiring and exhausts hot air from the component; and an outlet in the top over the chimney vents the hot air from the chimney.

Abstract: A dishwasher door includes a molded plastic control console and a molded plastic inner door that are secured to and interlocked on a metal frame to provide torsional rigidity and strength in the upper portion of the dishwasher door. The resultant torsional rigidity and strength in the upper portion of the dishwasher door improves the perceived quality of the door when open and ensures proper registration of the dishwasher door latch when the dishwasher door is closed. The console includes an integrally molded boss configured to receive and latch with an integrally molded projection of the inner door, thereby maintaining the console and inner door in an interlocked relationship. The console also includes a pair of spaced-apart resilient locking tabs for retaining the console in secure engagement with the metal frame.

Abstract: A merchandising stand is provided with a plurality of walls for displaying items for sale, and the walls enclose storage space that can be used for storage of additional merchandise. Adapter panels can be fixed to one or more of the walls to change the surface, and change the mounting arrangement for items for sale. With the several walls and several surfaces, a great variety of forms of merchandise can be displayed. One or more of the adapter panels may be stored within the stand. The merchandising stand includes a base allowing rotation of the stand so the merchandising stand can be placed adjacent to a wall or the like and all surfaces are viewable by a customer.

Abstract: A venturi structure mounted in an upper portion of the front door of the drying chamber of an apparatus, such as a dishwasher, arranged to provide both mixing of dry ambient air with moist air being delivered from the drying chamber, and the provision of a barrier layer juxtaposed to at least one surface portion of the mixed dry air and moist air discharge stream to provide further reduction in potential condensation of moisture from the drying chamber by the air stream impinging on cool surfaces exteriorly adjacent the drying chamber door.

Abstract: A rack consists of plural sections including at least one section having square tubing vertical corner posts and horizontal shelves secured to the posts. Beneath each shelf are guides which grip the top longitudinal edge wires of conventional locker baskets in such manner that the baskets may be slid rearward from the front of the rack and secured against vertical or transverse displacement by pairs of guides. The shelving has a downturned rear flange, which limits rearward sliding of the baskets, and an upturned front flange having rings which may be padlocked to corresponding rings on the baskets. Sections of rack may be assembled by inserting smaller square tubing pieces into the tops and bottoms of the posts of the sections. A coat rack section may be attached to a rack section in similar telescopic fashion. Such coat rack section preferably has a transverse bar at the rear with at least one horizontal bar extending forward from the transverse bar.

Abstract: A container for use as furniture comprises:(a) a framework defining multiple side areas, a top area and a bottom area, the framework including at least one elongated member,(b) a first flexible sheet adapted to cover at least part of one of said areas, and(c) and a first retainer attached to one elongated portion of said sheet, the retainer and said one member having tongue and groove interconnection, whereby the sheet is retained to said framework.

Abstract: A dishwashing apparatus including a washing chamber having an access door. An air inlet is located in the bottom wall of the washing chamber and includes a motor driven blower for forcing ambient-temperature air into the washing chamber. The air is directed over a heating element to pick up heat, rises through the dishes and flows out of the washing chamber through a vent in the access door. Valves are located in the air inlet and in the vent which are sequentially opened by the forced airflow into the washing chamber. These valves automatically gravitationally close when blower operation ceases.

Abstract: An improved container and dispensing apparatus for effectively storing and dispensing disposable diapers. The apparatus is formed by a container having a slot release portion as well as adjustment devices for altering its interior dimension to accommodate various sizes of disposable diapers. The apparatus is constructed to enable the user to quickly and easily ascertain the level of diapers within it and may be easily decorated as a toy for unobtrusive incorporation into and utilization in an infant's room.

Abstract: A vent arrangement for dishwashers for venting the hot humid air displaced from the interior of the dishwasher during drying cycles which minimizes the formation of condensate on the exterior surfaces in and about the vent exit opening. The vent exit opening is located in the uppermost region of the dishwasher door and of relatively large area to allow efficient convection drying action, while a plurality of vent exit opening ribs are disposed vertically within the vent exit opening, the vent exit ribs have a particular cross-sectional shape such as to minimize the formation of condensate. The cross-sectional shape includes flange portions laterally extending from a body portion along the frontal edge of each of the vent exit ribs, creating a T-shape to produce an air flow effect minimizing the contact of the vented air with the surface of the ribs and also acting to reduce the thermal mass of the ribs to further minimize condensation.

Abstract: A plate holder for use in leisure time vehicles such as campers, trailers, and the like, the holder having a plurality of carriers mounted in stacked relationship within a housing, each carrier being constructed and arranged to support a plate, whereby the stacked plates are protected against damage while the vehicle is moving.

Abstract: A latched cabinet structure includes obscure toe-pressed means operable to disengage latching means securing the cabinet door.

Abstract: A storage cabinet combination for golf-related equipment is disclosed comprising an upstanding cabinet connected to an adjacently situated rack portion. The upstanding cabinet includes an upper shelved portion having a hinged door closure thereon for the storage of golf shoes, ball bags and the like and a substantially open-ended lower portion for receiving a golf cart battery charger. The rack portion of the storage cabinet includes a lower inclined shelf member upon which one or more golf bags are adapted to rest in an upright position and a plurality of arcuate-shaped members which are adapted to at least partly engage the circumference of a golf bag. The storage cabinet is particularly suited for manufacture and packaging in an unassembled kit form which can be readily assembled and finished by the user.

Abstract: A free standing component cabinet capable of being rapidly reconverted to allow rack mounting thereof. The cabinet comprises a frame normally used for rack mounting which frame includes front rear and side walls and front mounting flanges having holes therein for securing the frame when mounted in a rack. Detachable top and bottom panels enclose the frame. Detachable face plates are mounted one on each of the side walls and abut the front mounting flange. These face plates provide an air duct to allow air to pass from the frame interior to the rear of the cabinet via a vent hole provided in at least one of the side plates. A fan assists the passage of air through the cabinet.

Abstract: A clamshell type of basket for use in deep fat cooking of comestibles and provided with features especially adapted to commercial fast-service cooking, is disclosed.

Abstract: An enclosure suspended from a locker basket, the enclosure serving to separate soiled clothes from clean clothes, the enclosure being comprised of a plyable sheeting material having metal eyelets along its upper edge together with metal rings or hooks for securement to spring hooks attachable to the locker basket, the opposite side edges of the sheeting material being detachably secured together by a similar eyelet and hook structure, and a patch attached to a lower corner of the sheeting material serving to receive a name of a person whose clothes are enclosed by the wrap-around skirt.

Abstract: A container with a suspended roller for dispensing toilet tissue, with storage space for a spare roll, and space to hold air freshener fitted within the container.