Abstract: A paper shredder with a cutting mechanism and strippers that are formed on the bottom base of the shredder. The strippers have an arcuate shaped portion to substantially surround the space between adjacent cutting disks to prevent shredded paper from accumulating and clogging the cutting mechanism. The paper shredder has cutting disks with teeth that include a piercing tooth and a flat tooth.

Abstract: A multi-media storage tray is provided that can store and organize different combinations of media. The tray has a removable center insert that allows 31/2 inch compouter diskettes to be placed side by side.

Abstract: A tray stacking system utilizes a crescent-shaped connector for attaching a plurality of stacked trays, the connector having a head portion and a tail portion. The head portion has a groove formed therein for attaching to a rung of a top tray. The tail portion has a groove formed therein for attaching to the top rung of a bottom tray. The connector also functions as a base for the bottom tray, and has a side groove formed in the tail portion for attaching to a base rung of a bottom tray.

Abstract: A shredding mechanism having a continuous stripper to strip shredded material from the cutting surface of the shredding mechanism and having a bearing support for rotatably carrying the shafts of cutting cylinders. The stripper consists of upper teeth integrally formed on the inside surface of a top housing and bottom teeth integrally formed on the inside of a bottom base. The bearing support comprising two bearing plates integrally formed onto the inside surface of the bottom base. The bearing plates have semicircular indentations to rotatably carry the shafts of cutting cylinders.

Abstract: A copyholder for holding and positioning documents. The copyholder contains a flat surface and a multi-action document holder which pivots between a horizontal position when in use, and a vertical position when not in use. The document holder pivots by a spring loaded mechanism, which locks it into the vertical and horizontal positions. The spring loaded mechanism also allows the document holder to expand and accept thick documents. The document holder also functions as a lineguide.

Abstract: A storage unit is provided, which is particularly adapted for use as a flat file, comprising a fiberboard housing having a plurality of particle board shelf-supporting panels with recesses that support fiberboard drawer shelves encased at their forward edges by a rigid casing, and further including a rigid peripheral frame for the open end of the housing, and a plurality of drawers preferably having large horizontal dimensions relative their respective heights.

Abstract: There is provided a reinforcing frame for an open-ended container, adapted to receive the forward edges of the container at its open end, having at least three channelled sides forming a continuous frame body, and formed each by two spaced-apart leg members interconnected by a base member and at least one rigid bar disposed between adjacent leg members in close proximity to the base member. The bar would be disposed between the base member and a forward edge of a container received by the channelled sides. Also provided is a means for linking adjacent framed shells in the form of a clip that extends about adjacent frames and is held against sliding along the frame front. Further, a unit including a plurality of linked frame shells is provided.

Abstract: There is provided an improved storage unit including a framed shell and a storage-compartment insert that is to remain stationary during use, wherein an open end is provided for access to the storage compartment, which open end is enclosed by a vertically moveable door which is guided on tracks on the sides of the shell's frame and is received into a space between the top of the shell and the top of the insert.

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

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

Abstract: A detachable pull and label holder for a drawer front panel includes a U-member and a pull means and label holder means on the outer surface of one leg thereof. A suitable drawer front panel is multi-layered with the outermost layers attached or secured at the upper end and a suitable drawer has an opening in the bottom near the front panel providing a bottom edge to the front panel around which the U-member is positioned. The leg positioned on the inside of the panel engages the inner layer.

Abstract: A detachable label holder for an open-ended compartment includes a U-member and an arm secured to the free end of one leg thereof. A suitable compartment has a multilayered wall with an opening in the innermost layer so that a leg of the U-member may be inserted into the opening and slid toward the open end of the compartment, whereby the base of the U-member engages the rear edge of the opening in the layer. The arm includes a label holder means.