Abstract: A rack stand that includes an outer member (12) having slots (44 and 46) and that cooperates in sliding engagement with an inner member (14) that is connected to pins (88 and 90). Member (12), which has angularly oriented panels (16 and 18), is placed together and aligned with member (14), which has angularly oriented panels (60 and 62). Pins (88 and 90) are placed through slots (44 and 46) and secured to panels (60 and 62) such that the pins cooperate with slots (44 and 46) to maintain outer and inner members (12 and 14) in assembly. Alternatively, a support arm (102) cooperates with a pin (116) to support tools and ladders.

Abstract: A portable bracket assembly which is constructed of two angularly disposed structural members which generally run parallel to each other for engagement to spaced horizontal members of a rack for holding sheet-like material. One structural member has a step like configuration wherein a horizontally disposed lower leg has a widened surface designed to hold sheet-like material. The remaining and second structural member coordinates with the first structural member to be fastened together to abut against outside and inside surfaces of the spaced horizontal member of the rack.

Abstract: A freestanding, mobile information posting unit for use in the workplace or other environment including a base and a rod extending upwardly therefrom. A plurality of posting members are arranged in a generally vertical manner on the rod for posting information thereon. The posting members are individually rotatable about the rod. The shape of the posting members, and their positional arrangement on the rod, allows the peripheral surfaces of adjacent posting members to be disposed in nonaligned relation to accommodate attachment of notes and the like thereon.

Abstract: A device for manually sorting paper products includes a rigid lower divider support base holding a plurality of essentially flat, planar, semi-flexible dividers. The dividers are slidably held within the divider support base to provide adjustability in sorting articles of varying thicknesses. In one embodiment, each divider rotates forward and rearward within the divider support base to position and view the contents held within the dividers. The dividers include at least one protruding recessed shoulder to engage a channel in the divider support base to retain the divider in place in the forward or open position. In another embodiment, the dividers are maintained in a vertical position and are slidably held within the divider support base. The dividers can each include an indexing tab on an upper portion.

Abstract: A split beam ergonomic pick rack which embodies a pallet storage bay structure adapted to accommodate at least two pallets in a laterally spaced relationship one with respect to the other whereby there is incorporated a worker access opening therebetween which enables not only worker access for picking merchandise from the front of either pallet within the bay, but also accommodates worker passage from the front to along the sides and the rear areas respectively thereof, thus providing greater worker ease of access, safety and efficiency in accomplishing manual order picking procedures when retrieving palletized merchandise from in warehouse racked storage.

Abstract: A storage rack for flat rectangular and/or round articles such as audio and video cassettes, compact disks, computer disks, computer tape cartridges and many types of digital or analog, and/or magnetic or optical storage media comprises a shelf unit having a rear vertical support and a plurality of spaced parallel shelves projecting outwardly from the rear vertical support, and a support mechanism for supporting the storage rack in an upright position with the rear vertical support inclined vertically. Each adjacent pair of shelves comprises stepped formations to slideably receive the rearmost portion of a plurality of articles of various shape and size, and to support the article in a generally upwardly inclined orientation. Articles of various shapes and sizes can be stored interchangeably at any available horizontal and vertical storage position within the multiple media storage rack.

Abstract: A clipping arrangement for clipping an electrical or electro-optical equipment module onto a support rail (1), the arrangement comprising a rigid hook-forming first portion (5) adapted to hook onto a first edge of the rail, and a catch-forming second portion (6) which is adapted to hook onto a second edge of the rail under the action of a resilient return force and which can be driven remotely by a tool blade that is inserted into a remotely located hole-forming driver device (7) provided in the arrangement to enable the blade to act by leverage. The driver device of the arrangement is connected to the second portion on which the device acts via a force-transmitter device (15, 16, 17), it thus being possible to position the driver device remotely from said second position.

Abstract: A device for holding magnetizable articles includes a revolving drum having externally-mounted magnets. Part-identification labeling surfaces are also included on the drum exterior. In a preferred embodiment, the drum is oriented horizontally and is supported by a contoured base. The drum is seated within side supports of the base, and adjustable knobs provide varied amounts of relative friction between the drum and the base. The drum is removable even if fully-loaded and may be replaced with a secondary drum. In another embodiment, the revolving apparatus is mounted vertically, allowing several drums to be used simultaneously.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for mounting a backpack device on a trailer includes a beam with lateral projections and hooks on the ends of the projections to receive the frame of a backpack device. Preferably, there is at least one strap for securing the device in a vertical position on the mounting arrangement. To mount the device on the mounting arrangement, it is pivoted downwardly, to hook the device frame over the hooks, and is then pivoted upwardly, into a vertical position, and is secured in the vertical position so that it cannot pivot back down to come loose.

Abstract: A rack for organizing, protecting, and storing various sports equipment has a backboard, a receptacle for holding a beverage container, at least one equipment hook, a bat holder hook, at least one flexible member such as a securing strap, an optional hanging hole, and a decorative area. The backboard supports the other components and contains points of attachment for the securing strap. The receptacle stores a beverage container in an upright position. The equipment hook allows for hanging sports or related equipment such as baseball gloves or baseball hats. The bat holder hook allows for holding a baseball bat or other equipment such as a jacket or other items of clothing. The flexible member such as a securing strap secures the rack to a fixture such as a chain link fence, wall or other support. The hanging hole allows the rack to be secured to a pre-existing hook or protuberance if the securing straps cannot be used. The decorative area allows for displaying custom graphic matter such as logos or names.

Abstract: A knockdown bike rack assembly is formed of both metal and plastic. The bike rack assembly is readily and easily assembled and disassembled. The bike rack is maintenance free and requires no paint or other upkeep. The assembly of the present invention can be used in many applications both indoor and out. The bike rack assembly can readily be assembled anywhere. The assembly can also readily be disassembled to form a different bike rack structure configuration or to add more rails to the structure. Further, the bike rack assembly can be readily disassembled to change the plastic for the purpose of changing colors of the rail or adding/subtracting signage provided on the structure.

Abstract: A modular rack comprises a plurality of upright support rods and shelves which are supported on various levels of the upright support rods in conjunction with a plurality of locating pieces, sleeves, and retaining pieces. The sleeves are fastened with the upright support rods in conjunction with the locating pieces and are provided with a retaining seat. The retaining pieces are fastened with four comers of the shelves. The shelves are releasably retained at various levels of the upright support rods such that the retaining pieces of the shelves are releasably retained by the retaining seats of the sleeves.

Abstract: A tool suspension rack includes an elongated flat rack body having two opposite end portions and two opposite sides, a handgrip formed on one of the two end portions of the rack body, a plurality of coupling bars formed on each of the two sides of the rack body, and two juxtaposed upright clamping pieces each having a first end portion formed on the rack body and a second end portion formed with an arcuate limiting flange facing each other.

Abstract: A construction device includes a rack secured to one or more rods with one or more couplers. Each coupler includes a bore for receiving the rod, a base portion, a wall extended upward from the base portion and a panel extended downward from the base portion. The bottom portions of the panels are inclined relative to the wall for engaging with the rods and for securing the couplers to the rods. The couplers may further include one or more protrusions for engaging with the grooves formed in the rods and for further securing the coupler to the rod.

Abstract: A display stand assembly comprising a plurality of display stand modules joined together. Each display stand module comprises an upper and lower base having a central portion and a plurality of arms extending outwardly from the central portion. A plurality of vertical posts extend between the end portions of the arms of the upper and lower bases and are connected to the arms of the upper and lower bases with a plurality of hubs. Each hub has a plurality of connectors for receiving the arms of adjacent display stand modules in order to connect the display stand modules to each other. A portion of each hub fits inside one of the vertical posts.

Abstract: A rotating tray system comprises several circular trays stacked for rotation on a post. The trays are supported by respective pins secured to the post. Each tray has at least one compartment and a cutout. A cover with a similar cutout is fixed to the post and closely overlies the uppermost tray of the stack. The trays can be rotated to a storage mode whereat the tray cutouts are aligned with the cover cutout and the tray contents are hidden from view. A selected tray can be rotated such that its cutout is misaligned with the cover cutout, thereby bringing the tray compartments into view under the cover cutout. Grooves on the tray engage the associated pin to loosely retain the tray against rotation both when the tray cutout is aligned with the cover cutout and when a selected tray compartment is aligned with the cover cutout. A lock mechanism prevents tray rotation when the tray cutout is aligned with the cover cutout.

Abstract: A floor display for products, in the form of a shelf system having a base, a back wall, side walls, and preferably having a top wall or canopy, although this is an optional feature, and shelves fitted at progressively increasing angles from bottom to top of the display for displaying products in a manner convenient for viewing.

Abstract: A new lid resting device for resting lids thereon, in particular, pot and pan lids. The device includes a base plate and at least one resting member mounted to the front surface of the base plate. The resting member includes a pair of elongate arms. A cross member is extended between the arms. The arms are pivotally coupled to the front surface of the base plate so that the arms are pivotable between a raised position and a lowered position. In the raised position, the lengths of the arms are generally parallel with the front surface of the base plate. When the arms are in the lowered position, the lengths of the arms are generally perpendicular to the front surface of the base plate.

Abstract: A card cage ejector combination is provided including a card cage or housing for receiving printed circuit boards. The housing has an opening for insertion of the PCBs. The ejector mechanism is formed preferably with a single sheet metal piece including a lever/handle portion, a pivot portion, a PCB engagement element and a transmission portion extending from the pivot portion to the PCB engagement portion. The card cage includes a pivot support which is formed by protruding a portion of the sheet metal of the card cage. The pivot portion of the ejector then cooperates with the protruding pivot support and the ejector level can pivot about the pivot support. A fixing portion is also formed from the sheet metal of the card cage. An opening is provided in the card cage adjacent to the pivot support and adjacent to the fixing portion. The PCB engagement portion of the ejector lever is inserted into the opening and the pivot portion is mounted on the pivot support.

Abstract: A rack is made up of a plurality of support rods and locating devices for locating the support rods. Each of the locating devices are composed of a hollow tubular body, an elastic ring, and a control piece. The tubular body is provided respectively at both longitudinal ends thereof with outer threads and an outer tapered circular edge. The control piece is tubular in shape and is provided with a center through hole and an inner tapered circular edge. The elastic ring is disposed between the outer tapered circular edge of the tubular body and the inner tapered circular edge of the control piece. The support rod is received in the hollow interior of the tubular body and the center through hole of the control piece such that the outer wall of the support rod is pressed against firmly by the elastic ring at the time when the control piece is so turned as to cause the inner tapered circular edge thereof to press against the elastic ring.