Abstract: A sensualizer or sense-simile machine reproduces smells and flavors using a cylinder housing smell and flavor cartridges. Selected cartridges deposit predetermined amounts of sense substances onto a carrier to reproduce the desired smell or flavor. The cylinder rotates to bring rows of cartridges to a position for depositing the substances onto the carrier. The carrier moves back and forth along a path under the row of cartridges and stops momentarily under the cartridges selected to reproduce the particular smell or flavor. An air blast disperses the substances into a tube for delivery to a location where the senses can be aroused. The machine can be activated from a remote location over a standard telephone line or accessed through a computer over a modem. With a computer or other input device, simulations and reproductions can be done locally.

Abstract: A gravity feed merchandising device includes a plurality of longitudinally extending, downwardly inclined tracks. Each track includes a pair of parallel rails defining a space therebetween. The rails support a row of bottles such that the underside of each bottle neck flange engages the rails for movement relative to the rails. Each track is provided at its front end with a spring-urged stopper so that the cap of the leading bottle in that track is prevented from dislodgement through the front end of the track when the leading bottle is supported by the track, but can be removed from the track through the front end when pulled against the stopper.

Abstract: A display rack for displaying all sizes of beverage bottles has a support column with a plurality of keyways. Each keyway receives and holds a beverage bottle by its neck ring. Each keyway limits upward movement of one head of one bottle inserted therein while allowing the body of the bottle to tilt downward to thereby hold the bottle by its neck. A plurality of brackets, each having a keyway, can be fastened to the support column with each bracket having a lower connecting flange fastened to the support column and an upper positioning flange. The brackets can be fastened to one another forming a vertical column without the vertical support member. Each bracket has a lower horizontally oriented connecting flange and an angled upper positioning to cause a bottle to tilt downward when inserted in the keyway. The keyways can be formed in the support column without brackets or the brackets can surround the support column forming platforms.

Abstract: A stackable case has a base wall, a pair of opposed side walls and a back wall which are molded together to form a unitary crate structure with an open top and an open front. The open top and open front are designed to provide access to the articles to be accommodated in the crate structure. The base wall is arranged so that its upper surface provides a low friction, article-carrying floor inclined downwardly toward the open front. Partitions are provided to divide the floor area into two or more parallel tracks for receiving articles in rows. The tracks extend forward from the back wall so that the articles in each track are carried by the floor and are allowed to gravity feed toward the open front. A front stopper is provided at the open front for engagement with the leading article in each track to prevent the leading article from falling out of the crate structure.

Abstract: A display rack for displaying all sizes of beverage bottles has a bottom, laterally extending cross member, a top, laterally extending cross member spaced from and above the bottom cross member, and vertical support members for supporting the top and bottom cross members. The top cross member has at least one keyway for receiving the head of a beverage bottle and holding the beverage bottle. The keyway limits upward movement of the bottle the associated bottom cross member limits downward movement of the bottle.

Abstract: Display cabinet comprises a housing and a front door for closing the open front of the housing. The front door is connected to one of the housing walls for movement between the closed position and the opened position. The front door comprises a first panel member connected to the one housing wall for pivotal movement about a first axis, and a second panel member connected to the first panel member for pivotal movement about a second axis. The first and second axes are disposed generally parallel to each other such that when the front door is in the closed position, the first and second panel members lie in the same plane, and when the front door is in the opened position, the first and second panel members take an erected form of a V-shaped cross section which erected form has an edge extending along the second axis.

Abstract: A wheel for a vehicle is adapted for use as a winch. The wheel has an axis of rotation, an end face and a contoured surface visible when a tire is mounted on the wheel. A plurality of spaced brackets are fastened to the surface of the wheel and lie parallel to the axis of rotation. A plurality of fingers, with each finger slidably movable in an associated bracket of the plurality of brackets, are deployable from a retracted position at which the fingers lie parallel to the axis of rotation and do not protrude beyond the end face of the wheel, and an extended position at which the fingers extend beyond the end face. When extended, the fingers can engage a rope attached to a stationary object, and when the wheel is rotated, the vehicle can be drawn toward the stationary object thereby rescuing the vehicle from tractionless environments.

Abstract: A grill has horizontal shelves attached to its sidewalls for holding charcoal vertically along the sidewall in different compartments. Compartments are selected for cooking according to the amount of heat required and the size and configuration of the food. A mesh framework with screens attached hold the coals in position. Cooking progress is viewed through a window and a transparent dome cover. The positioning of the coals relative to the food allows cooking from all sides speed cooking. Cooking racks of various shapes accommodate all foods.

Abstract: A grill has horizontal shelves attached to its sidewalls for holding charcoal vertically along the sidewall in different compartments. Compartments are selected for cooking according to the amount of heat required and the size and configuration of the food. A mesh framework with screens attached hold the coals in position. Cooking progress is viewed through a window and a transparent dome cover. The positioning of the coals relative to the food allows cooking from all sides speed cooking. Cooking racks of various shapes accommodate all foods.

Abstract: A grill has horizontal shelves attached to its sidewalls for holding charcoal vertically along the sidewall in different compartments. Compartments are selected for cooking according to the amount of heat required and the size and configuration of the food. A mesh framework with screens attached hold the coals in position. Cooking progress is viewed through a window and a transparent dome cover. The positioning of the coals relative to the food allows cooking from all sides speed cooking. Cooking racks of various shapes accommodate all foods.

Abstract: A front panel for a display rack has a base, upstanding sidewalls connected along their bottom end portions to the base, face members connected to the front edges of the sidewalls, and an elongate connecting member connected to the top end portions of the face members. The base, face members and connecting member define a viewing window for the display rack through which a beverage container in a display rack in a refrigerator can be viewed. The base and connecting member curve outward to position a beverage container forward in the display rack.

Abstract: A merchandising device comprises first and second elongated parallel tracks arranged side by side, and a spacer for maintaining a space between the first and second tracks. Each track includes a pair of spaced parallel rails for suspending a row of bottles therefrom such that said bottles in said row are slidably engaged with said rails for movement along that track and are removable from that track through its front end. The spacer comprises a first limb integrally formed with the first track and extending to the second track.

Abstract: A sensualizer or sense-simile machine reproduces smells and flavors using a cylinder housing smell and flavor cartridges. A texture chamber replicates textures that stimulate the sense of touch through the fingers. Environmental conditions are replicated in a weather chamber. The machine can be activated from a remote location over a standard telephone line or accessed through a computer over a modem. With a computer or other input device, simulations and reproductions can be done locally.

Abstract: A grocery bag hook has an adjustable frame for mounting in the trunk or cargo compartment of a vehicle. The frame can be left in the trunk while a bracket with hooks for holding the grocery bags is removed for storage or attached to a seat or other portion of the vehicle using mounting straps attached to the bracket. A thumbscrew adjusts the height of the frame so that it fits snugly between the floor of the trunk and one of the top panels of the trunk.

Abstract: A smoker's box has a base with sidewalls and end walls attached to it forming a boxy structure. Panels divide the boxy structure into compartments for holding cigarettes and other articles needed by a smoker. A lid has a top panel hingedly connected to one end wall and has a downwardly extending lip for engaging another end wall to inhibit air infiltration to help keep the cigarettes fresh. The lid contains a cover for the ashtray which engages the ashtray when the lid is closed to prevent ashes from spilling.

Abstract: A tool for scrubbing and washing a dish has a scrubber portion and a washer portion. The scrubber portion has a laterally extending base with a top and a bottom, an upright handle attached to the top of the scrubber base, and a scrubbing element attached to the bottom of the scrubber base. The washer portion also has a laterally extending base with a top and a bottom, an upright handle attached to the top of the washer base, and a washing element attached to the bottom of the washer base. The scrubber handle and the washer are positioned adjacent one another. An elastomeric grip encircles the scrubber and washer handles and retard grease migration up the handles.

Abstract: A device for diverting air flow upward from an air outlet of an air conditioning system to prevent impingement of cold air on vehicle occupants contains an air foil that changes the direction of air exiting the air outlet from horizontal to vertical. The air foil has a bottom portion with connecting hooks that engage the sides of the air outlet to hold the air foil in position, and has a top potion with connecting hooks that engage the top of the air outlet to hold the air foil in position. A spring biases the top hooks upward toward the top of the air outlet.

Abstract: A grill has horizontal shelves attached to its sidewalls for holding charcoal vertically along the sidewall in different compartments. Compartments are selected for cooking according to the amount of heat required and the size and configuration of the food. A mesh framework with screens attached hold the coals in position. Cooking progress is viewed through a window and a transparent dome cover. The positioning of the coals relative to the food allows cooking from all sides speed cooking. Cooking racks of various shapes accommodate all foods.

Abstract: A postage tool has three sections: A top section contains water for moistening a stamp or envelope, a second section stores postage stamps, and a third section provides a writing instrument for addressing envelopes. The three sections fit together to form a handy tool for addressing envelopes and affixing postage.

Abstract: A cereal bowl is partitioned providing separate compartments for cereal and milk or other liquid used with dry cereal. The liquid compartment is further divided into a liquid reservoir and a mixing compartment. The dry cereal and liquid are united one spoon full at a time in the mixing compartment. The bottom of the mixing compartment is lower than the bottom of the liquid reservoir so that all liquid may be used. The mixing compartment is slightly larger than a cereal spoon so that dry cereal does not escape from the spoon when introduced into the liquid in the mixing compartment.