Abstract: A lightweight and low-cost robot pedestal, by which a robot mechanical unit and a robot controller can be integrally conveyed. The pedestal has a mount part on which the robot mechanical unit is mounted, and a plurality of legs arranged on a lower portion of the mount part and configured to support the mount part. The neighboring legs among the plurality of legs have respective protruding portions opposed to each other and configured to support the controller, and have respective fixing members configured to fix the controller supported by the protruding portions to the neighboring legs.

Abstract: A system for winding a screen vertically is provided. The system can include a tube and a smoothing edge feature, such as a tensioning rod. The tube can rotate about a vertical axis and draw the screen over the smoothing edge feature to cause the screen to wind up onto the tube that is positioned vertically.

Abstract: A workpiece positioning system integrated with a fume extraction device, the system including a movable work surface assembly including at least one work surface; at least one divider extending upward from the at least one work surface dividing the at least one work surface into a plurality of work zones in which a welding operation is performed, the divider including a collection assembly comprising a first ventilation port on a first side of the divider opening toward a first work zone of the plurality of work zones and a second ventilation port on a second side of the divider opening toward a second work zone of the plurality of work zones formed by the divider; wherein at least one of the first and second ventilation ports are selectively placed in fluid communication with the fume extraction device to draw fume from at least one of the plurality of work zones.

Abstract: An object to be packaged is positioned and secured on a set rack, and the set rack is placed on a buffer material provided on a bottom plate of an inner packaging cover. Right/left cover portions of the inner packaging cover are folded up at folding lines so that the inner packaging cover covers the set rack, and the set rack is placed on a bottom panel of the outer packaging case with the inner packaging cover therebetween. Thereafter, an open/close panel is slid along a guide groove formed on a side opening of the outer packaging case so as to close the side opening by the open/close panel, and an upper opening is covered by a top plate panel to thereby store the object to be packaged in the outer packaging case using the inner packaging cover and the set rack.

Abstract: A stringed instrument work station and hanging system 10 includes a low profile cabinet 12 configured with a slide-out drawer 14 that is shaped to support a guitar or other type of stringed instrument when repairing, adjusting, or otherwise working on the instrument. The drawer includes longitudinal walls or rails for spanning between the drawer end walls (46) for not only holding tools and spare parts for the stringed instruments, but also for supporting the body portion of the stringed instrument when the instrument is positioned on the opened drawer. Various neck supports (78) and (80) are utilized with the drawer (14) for supporting the neck of the stringed instrument when being serviced. The neck supports (78) and (80) can be positioned at various locations across the drawer (14).

Abstract: There are provided embodiments of a hand-holdable case sized and shaped to integrate a personal electronic device with other interchangeable articles or devices to conveniently allow the combination to be hand-held as one. In one exemplary embodiment the case provides resistance to wear and tear as well as drop protection for a portable electronic device and an interchangeable article or device. In another exemplary embodiment, the case includes a back plate that reversibly attaches to the personal electronic device case and secures an article or device such that the personal electronic device and article or device are easily carried as one, yet the article or device can be easily and reversibly detached and reattached to the personal electronic device case without unsheathing the personal electronic device.

Abstract: One feature provides a portable storage apparatus that comprises a frame, a hanger rod, a shoe shelf, and a drawer. The hanger rod, the shoe shelf, and the drawer are coupled to the frame. The hanger rod is adapted to receive and support garment hangers and garments. The shoe shelf is adapted to receive and support shoes. The drawer includes a cavity that may receive and store a plurality of objects, including clothing, toys, and books. The shoe shelf may include two surfaces that are angled with respect to each other and the ground. The drawer may be either a one-way drawer that opens from the front side of the apparatus or a two-way drawer that opens from the front and the rear of the apparatus. The apparatus may further comprise a plurality of wheels that are attached to the bottom of the apparatus to allow for easier mobility.

Abstract: A rack for an appliance includes a main section having a support frame, and an arm coupled to the support frame and movable relative to the support frame between a first position and a second position. In one example, the arm is movable towards the first position and is configured for engagement with a stop portion of an appliance cavity for inhibiting removal of the main section therefrom. In another example, the appliance cavity includes at least one stop portion, and the arm is movable towards engagement with the stop portion for inhibiting removal of the main section from the appliance cavity.

Abstract: A rotatable multilevel tool organizer for storing and presenting a variety of tools. The tool organizer includes a base unit that rests on a lazy susan bearing, allowing 360 degree rotation. The base unit has a plurality of drawers or swing out compartments. The tool organizer includes a plurality of cylindrical shaped pieces on the top of the base unit to hold mechanics sockets or other components. The tool organizer includes a middle unit resting on the base unit that holds tools in the vertical position. The tool organizer includes an upper unit resting on the base unit for storing and presenting longer handle tools in the vertical position.

Abstract: A foldable display module is described which comprises one base formed by one lower and one upper left panel; one lower and one upper front panel, and one lower and one upper right panel. The base has one “collapsed” and one “upright” position as well as one cover hingedly attached to the upper front panel that in the base's “upright” position runs horizontally between the upper left and upper right panels; and, one shelf hingedly attached to back face of the upper front panel and running between the upper left and upper right panels. The module has one pair of posts projecting upwardly from the base and one board is coupled to its upper end. The board, posts and the base's right side and left side panels can be housed inside the front panels to fold the module.

Abstract: A restroom utility device that allows an individual, while using a restroom, to work on a computer and perform other related office tasks. The device performs both typical “restroom” functions along with various office functions and has an outer casing. A see-through drawer and a cabinet are accessible through the front of the outer casing, which also has an attached slide-out scale located at floor level and a number of side pocket compartments on the left and right sides of the outer casing. The device is mobile through the use of a quartet of castor wheels and also includes an adjustable reading tray that is attached to a fixed mount extending out of the top of the outer casing. The reading tray includes a pair of slide-out supports that can be extended to the left and right of the reading tray for extra surface area as needed.

Abstract: A tool cabinet has a hollow body and a hanging assembly. The hanging assembly is mounted on one side wall of the body and has a connecting board and two suspending rods. The connecting board is mounted securely on the side wall. The suspending rods are mounted securely and parallelly on the connecting board. Each suspending rod has a U-shaped cross section and has a base plate, two wings and multiple hanging holes. The wings are respectively formed on and protrude from the sides of the base plate toward the body. The hanging holes are defined in the base plate, and each hanging hole aligns with one of the hanging holes in the other suspending rod. Accordingly, multiple tool racks with tools mounted thereon can be hung between the suspending rods, such that the space for holding tools on the tool cabinet is enlarged.

Abstract: A device to be mounted permanently or removably to the side wall of a rolling tool cart for the carrying of tools and other shop paraphernalia such as extension cords, solder rolls, masking tape, and hand tools. The device has a peripheral rectangular frame of four framing segments, which frame is integrated with and surrounds a forwardly raised portion with an inclined surround interposed there between. The panel has a series of rows and columns with ?-inch spaced bores for the conventional mounting of tools and other shop items. The top of the frame has a flange that fit over a lip of a rolling tool cart. Two legs, vertically adjustably mounted outside of the central portion on the side framing, each have a bottom flange to engage a downward depending edge of a tool cart side wall.

Abstract: Our invention incorporates several methods or types of storage into one compact, aesthetically pleasing, easy to use unit.

Abstract: A bookcase 12 has an easel 14 pivotally attached to the back of the bookcase housing 12. The easel 14 is attached to the bookcase 12 using friction supports 16 having additional support members or hinges 24 having hinge pins 32 therein. At least one support member 16 is provided for fixedly holding the planar work surface 14 at the desired angle. Also provided is a raised edge element 26 for supporting work materials 18 upon the planar work surface 14 when in an angled position. Additionally, there is provided a centrally positioned removable rail 28 that can support additional work materials 18. The bookcase 12 has a plurality of shelves 22 mounted therein along with a plurality of casters 20 fixedly attached to its underside.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for holding objects, with an object holder, a connecting device for fixing of the apparatus with respect to its surroundings, and with an adjusting device connecting the object holder and the connecting device, and a climatic cabinet on which the apparatus can be situated. In order to create accurate adjustment possibilities for the apparatus, it is characterized in that the adjusting device is designed such that it can be adjusted, with respect to the connecting device, along a first axis and a second axis and around a rotational axis by means of adjusting elements; in that separate adjusting elements are provided for adjustments along the first and second axes; and in that common adjusting elements are provided for adjustments along the first or second axes and around the rotational axis.

Abstract: A seed meter transfer and storage apparatus for storing seed meters of a type that are used, for example, on a corn or soybean planter. The apparatus includes a frame with a plurality of upwardly extending members operatively attached thereto. Each of the members are spaced a predetermined distance from each adjacent members and a slot is disposed at the top of each member for receiving a flange which is on each side of the seed meter. This allows one seed meter to be stored between each adjacent member for each pair of adjacent members.

Abstract: A wall-mountable locker to store dog care articles as well as to provide a dispenser for bags to package dog poop, and pegs on which to hang the dog's collar and a leash whereby articles required to care for a particular dog are compactly stored on and in the locker. The locker includes a backboard on which is mounted a cabinet that is compartmentalized to create a group of cubicles, each of which is dimensioned to accommodate a respective article. Supported on the backboard below the cabinet is a dispenser carrying a roll of plastic poop bags and below the dispenser are the pegs.

Abstract: A longitudinal warewasher section, of a warewasher assembly having a plurality of warewasher sections mounted end-to-end, includes a frame and a control box pivotally mounted thereto, where the control box is pivotable from a compact, shipping orientation to an installation or operating orientation. The control box preferably includes electrical controls that have been pre-wired to the electrical and/or mechanical components of the warewasher section. When in the shipping position, the rear face of the control box lies substantially flush against a lateral end of the frame and the side face of the control box is substantially flush with the longitudinal front wall of the frame such that the control box faces outwardly from the lateral end of the frame. In this orientation, the control box does not add to the total lateral width of the warewasher section.

Abstract: A personal convenience unit for use with a gaming machine provides various compartments and amenities that enhance the comfort and convenience of the gaming machine for a patron, thereby enabling and encouraging longer periods of play and greater customer loyalty. The personal convenience unit includes a base unit with at least one interior compartment that is separate from the interior portions of the gaming machine and which is lockable by the patron for securing personal items of the patron. The base unit may have a portion upon which the gaming machine rests, and a portion that extends on the side of the gaming machine. The personal convenience unit includes a personal amenity cabinet, preferably on the side of the gaming machine, which includes an open and recessed compartment to provide convenient access to and concealment of other personal items such as coin cups and the like.

Abstract: A mobile pedestal unit having a pivotally attached arm member with a grip. The grip can be placed in a projecting position above and outwardly of an upper edge of the unit where the grip can be conveniently grasped to move the mobile pedestal unit. The grip can also be positioned above and only slightly beyond an opposite upper edge of the unit in a storage position. In the storage position the floor area required by the unit is reduced and the storage of the unit under a worksurface panel is thereby facilitated. An auxiliary platform can also be rotatably attached to the arm member. The auxiliary platform may be used as a secondary worksurface panel or shelf when oriented substantially horizontally or serve as a bookstop when allowed to hang freely in a substantially vertical orientation outwardly adjacent an upper edge of the mobile pedestal unit. A retractable U-shaped file hanger which is slidable between a position flush with the exterior surface of the unit and an extended position may also be provided.

Abstract: A file tower structure is disclosed and has a rail configuration at the top thereof for hanging of office accessories to the exterior thereof. The office accessories can be stored within the file structure when not in use. Preferrably the file structure is mobile and has particular application for workers who do not require a dedicated office.

Abstract: A tool-box. An upper and lower module are provided wherein the upper module extends laterally beyond the lower module so as to form an overhanging portion in the upper module. The overhanging portion includes apertures adapted to pass the shanks of elongate tools and retain handle portions thereof, thereby securing the tools while permitting the shanks to hang outside of both modules. The upper module includes a door adapted to swing upwardly, out of the way of the user, to an open position. The door includes hinged side portions that are adapted to swing upwardly, out of the way of the user when the door is in the open position.

Abstract: A new storage system for use with refrigerators for storing a wide array of kitchen products to save space in the kitchen. The inventive device includes a pair of planar sections adapted for securement to opposing sides of a refrigerator. A strap system is adapted for adjustably securing the planar sections together for engaging the refrigerator. A plurality of containers are adapted for securement to the plurality of sections.

Abstract: Electronic circuits and methods are disclosed for remote control of a locomotive in a model railroad layout having an interruptible DC power supply coupled to the railroad track. The locomotive motor is isolated from the track so as to allow use of polarity reversals on the track power signal for controlling remote effects in the locomotive such as sound and visual effects. An on-board electronic state generator is provided in the locomotive for maintaining one at a time of a predetermined set of states, at least one of the states having a corresponding remote effect associated therewith. Remote control signals such as a pulsed reversal in polarity of the DC track power signal (PRP) or high voltage pulse (HVP) are used to clock the state generator to a desired state, thereby permitting control of a plurality of remote effects using only the traditional DC power supply interface.

Abstract: A foldable workbench includes a tray assembly which is supported by the support structure of the workbench. The tray assembly is releasably secured to a rear cross member of the support structure and rests against a front cross member. As the foldable workbench is moved between its open and closed position, the tray assembly pivots on the rear cross member such that is does not interfere with the folding of the workbench. The tray assembly includes a housing which is the member which is pivotably secured to the workbench and a drawer which is slidably received within the housing. The drawer includes an integrally formed latch which releasably locks the drawer in a closed position.

Abstract: A modular storage and support assembly uses a platform system that includes vertically disposed support posts. The support post has an extended tubular body and a plurality of symmetrically spaced, radially extending flanges running the length of the tubular body. Each flange has a first portion extending radially from the post and a second portion at the terminal end of the first portion. A slot is defined between each pair of adjacent flanges for receiving vertical panels or other inserts. A utility cabinet can be swingably secured to each lateral side of the assembly.

Abstract: A cabinet for storing spray painting equipment and supplies equipment including a box-like body having two rectangular vertical parallel sidewalls rigidly connected to a vertical rectangular backwall, a rectangular horizontal bottom rigidly connected to the two rectangular vertical parallel sidewalls and the vertical rectangular backwall, a rectangular horizontal top rigidly connected to the two rectangular vertical parallel sidewalls and the vertical rectangular backwall, a door rotatable connected to one of the two rectangular sidewalls for enclosing the interior of the box-like body, at least one upper shelf rigidly connected to the interior of each of the two sidewalls and to the interior of the backwall, the shelf being aligned parallel to the rectangular horizontal top, a plurality of a slot for holding paint spray guns connected to the interior of the side walls between the shelf and the rectangular horizontal top for holding spray paint guns, a plurality of slidable pull-out drawers located adjacent t

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 cabinet for storing spray painting equipment and supplies including a box-like body having two rectangular vertical parallel sidewalls rigidly connected to a vertical rectangular backwall, a rectangular horizontal bottom rigidly connected to the two rectangular vertical parallel sidewalls and the vertical rectangular backwall, a rectangular horizontal top rigidly connected to the two rectangular vertical parallel sidewalls and the vertical rectangular backwall, a door rotatably connected to one of the two rectangular sidewalls for enclosing the interior of the box-like body, at least one upper shelf rigidly connected to the interior of each of the two sidewalls and to the interior of the backwall, the shelf being aligned parallel to the rectangular horizontal top, a plurality of a slots for holding paint spray guns connected to the interior of the side walls between the shelf and the rectangular horizontal top for holding spray paint guns, a plurality of slidable pull-out drawers located adjacent to one of

Abstract: A display case having a center enclosure, suited for containing trophies and/or other memorabilia, equipped with hinge mounted opposite glass faced picture mounting wings. The center enclosure is any of many different shapes rectangular with a pivot edge opening top, triangular with a removable top, cylindrical, oval or octagonal. Some of the enclosures may be opened from the front instead of the top or from the back. In any event items may be placed on display in the case center enclosure and pictures related to items displayed may be mounted behind glass in the opposite side wings.

Abstract: An enclosure cabinet which provides covered storage for a lawn mower or the like even with the handle remaining assembled onto the mobile unit, but not nearly as large as would be needed by a unitary shape large enough to accommodate the handle without disassembly. The walls also carry a removable hose basket, with easy means of mounting and dismounting, including a latch-like device for maintaining the mounted condition of the hose basket.

Abstract: A hinge for pivotally mounting a door leaf on a cabinet with a box-like carcass having one open side, narrowed by a frame formed by strip-like frame members projecting each at right angles from a carcass wall toward an opposite carcass wall. The hinge has a door-leaf-related hinge part fastenable sunkenly in the back of the door leaf and, a frame-related hinge part which is pivotingly coupled by a link mechanism with the door-related hinge part. The frame-related part has a mounting piece fitted and mounted into the frame member recess and a block jointed by the link mechanism to the door-leaf-related hinge part and displaceably disposed in this recess parallel to the front side of the frame and at right angles to the end face of the corresponding frame member. The block is joined to the mounting part by a screw element whose threaded shank is in engagement with a counter-thread in the block and is held in the mounting piece rotatably but undisplaceably in the longitudinal direction of the shank.

Abstract: A cabinet for a kitchen appliance and its components such as "The Oster Kitchen Center" which is utilized as a blender, mixer, grinder, slicer, shredder, et al, including a bottom wall, a pair of spaced upstanding side walls and rear wall, an intermediate wall disposed above the bottom wall, a pair of projections on the rear wall contoured for locating a mixer arm in supported relationship upon the bottom wall, a slot in the intermediate wall for locating a grinder in supported relationship upon the bottom wall, apertures in the intermediate wall for locating and supporting beaters, and a pair of recesses for locating a blender container and a cutter unit upon the intermediate wall.

Abstract: A single enclosure (10), which satisfies the needs of portability, is closeable into a suitcase-type cabinet with a tractable carrying handle. Specifically, a keyboard enclosure (14) is hinged (16) to a main frame enclosure (12) in such a manner that it is possible to fold the keyboard up against the main frame and to latch (40) the two together.

Abstract: A rack for securing equipment against theft comprises a plurality of generally rectangular shaped shelves having an upper planar support surface and a pair of diagonally extending passage ways extending to diagonally opposite corners and including openings between the passage ways and the surface of the shelf. The shelves are supported by vertical tubular support structures that communicate with the passage ways at the corners of the respective shelves. The rack includes an enclosed compartment that is secured against theft by means of a locked door. Security cables or chains extend from an anchored position inside the security closure and through the tubular members to positions on the shelves for securing to the underside of the appliances and other equipment, such that the cables are not accessible for cutting.

Abstract: An adjustable circuit card support structure having a base support member having a hook flange for supporting the base support member on a cross bar member between circuit card sections of an electronic cabinet. A shelf is secured to the base support member with four link members. An adjustable support arm is pivotably supported on the base support member. A pair of lever members on the adjustable support arm have a center boss shaft pivotably supported between them. A rod member is threaded into the center boss to rotate the support arm around the pivotable support on the base member to raise and lower the shelf member. Two thumb screws permit leveling the base support member. An adjustable extension is provided on the shelf.

Abstract: An integral pivot and lock apparatus for slide rack mounted mounting boxes is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a positioning means, such as index plate (38), having a number of locking positions (46), (47), (48); the positioning means is fastened to the box (14) by a pivot means (40) and to the slide rack (16). The mounting box (14) contains a locking means such as locking arm (34) mounted on a slideable retractor plate (24). The apparatus enables the slide rack mounted box (14) to be pivoted and locked into a number of different positions when the box has been extended from the housing (10). Safety stop features are also included in the apparatus.

Abstract: A carrier for gas cylinders and hoses having double-walled integral bottom, back and side walls, with a front wall connected by shouldered tabs in lipped slots in offsets in the edges of the bottom and side walls. The front wall has a cylindrical reel formed thereon and projecting outwardly for winding hoses thereon. The outer end of the reel is partially covered by a semi-circular end wall to form an article storage compartment within the reel. The back wall is hollow and has an inner wall portion spaced from an outer wall portion and having a pair of cylinder retaining recesses formed therein, and the front wall has a divider segment projecting inwardly to facilitate retention of gas cylinders in said recesses. The inner wall portion of the back wall has a shoulder at the top of said recesses with a hole for receiving welding rods, which are supported on an interior shelf formed in said inner wall portion.

Abstract: An upwardly open, transversally partitioned box is preferably made of exteriorly decorated corrugated paper box board. The upper and lower box edges are protected and reinforced with square hoop-like metal frames, riveted in place. The dividers are hung from upper edge metal frames, riveted at opposite ends to opposed sides of the box upper edge reinforcing frame. The case may be free-standing or pedestal-supported, e.g., upon a similar case turned on its side or upon a vertical axis cruciform support. Carpet samples stowed in the individual upwardly open cells defined between the box sides and partitions are individually accessible.

Abstract: An easily assembled and disassembled free-standing modular furniture unit which may be particularly adapted for use in hospital pharmacies or the like. The unit comprises a lower section which includes a self-supporting, generally parallelepiped-shaped container having top and bottom walls, and an upper section. The top wall of the lower section has at least a pair of spaced holes therethrough, and the bottom wall includes upwardly exposed brackets which are vertically aligned with the top wall holes. The unit includes at least a pair of upright support posts carrying the upper section at their upper ends and extending slideably downwardly through the top wall holes in snug, supportive relationship with the holes. The bottom ends of the posts are releasably secured to the brackets. By upward removal of the posts from the holes in the lower section, the upper and lower sections may be disconnected and may be readily replaced with other furniture sections.

Abstract: The specification discloses a portable accessory dimensioned to rest on the benchseat of a motor vehicle. The accessory is defined by outer side, rear, front and bottom walls. The outer rear wall is contoured to fit the backrest of the benchseat; the outer bottom wall is contoured to fit the seat cushion. Separate inner side, rear, front and bottom walls are thermally insulated from the outer walls to define a storage compartment. A caddy includes a cylindrical cavity for receiving a beverage container which is disposed between the inner and outer front walls. A removable lid is designed to extend slightly into the storage compartment. The upper exposed surface of the lid provides an armrest for a passenger in the motor vehicle.