Abstract: A suspension rack is a rack having a base plate defining at least one hole, at least one suspension plate defining a slot, and at least one fastener member including an abutting plate abutting a first side of the suspension plate. A lug extends from the abutting plate and is received in the slot. A snapping member having a stub extends from the lug and is received in the hole. An enlarged cone-shaped head extends from the stub and abuts a second side of the base plate.

Abstract: A display stand is provided for lamp shades which includes an upstanding axial mast and a plurality of display members which are mounted on the mast in axially spaced apart relationship. Each of the display members includes a central hub portion mounted for rotation relative to the axial mast and a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart arms projecting radially outward from the central hub portion to define an outer diameter of each display member circumscribing the spaced apart arms. Each display member has the same outer diameter with respect to the axial mast and each arm has an upstanding post extending therefrom for supporting a plurality of nested lamp shades in a manner suitable for display.

Abstract: A product display and dispensing system includes a tray configured for supporting a series of products between a rear end and a front end of the tray, a forward feed device movably supported between the rear end and the front end for pushing the series of products towards the front end and a visual indicator. The visual indicator is movably supported between a first position in which the indicator is visually obscure and a second position in which the indicator projects above the series of products so as to be visually apparent. The visual indicator moves from the first position to the second position in response to movement of the forward feed device and the series of products past a preselected point between the rear end and the front end of the tray.

Abstract: A display device comprising at least one accepting member capable of accepting a product, and at least one view enhancing member associated with the at least one accepting member, at least a portion of the at least one view enhancing member comprising a reflective surface, so as to reflect at least a portion of a product accepted by the accepting member to, in turn, enhance the viewing of same.

Abstract: A safety system allows a safety guard, e.g. a net and at least one cable, that can be attached in an offset relationship to the back of a pallet rack so that all of the net-supporting cables are in the same plane and that the spacial distance between the safety net and the back of the pallet rack can be adjusted without disengaging the net-supporting cables from a pallet rack member, such as, an extension boom or offset bar.

Abstract: A tool rack includes a body having a head portion and a board extending from the head portion, the board having two rails extending from two sides thereof so that a plurality of connectors are slidably mounted to the two rails. Each of the connectors has two plates and each of the plates has a recess defined therein so that a tool is received in the recesses of the two plates. A stop member is connected to the free end of the board and blocks the two rails to prevent the connectors from being removed from the rails. A limit member is mounted to the board so as to keep the tools on the connectors from being removed.

Abstract: A light weight easily constructed multipurpose laundry cart which is constructed of tubular plastic and provides a frame which supports laundry bags therein and further provides a drop leaf ironing board and a drop leaf folding table hinged to the frame top for mobility with the frame. A horizontal hanging bar is also provided which is pivotally supported to the top of the laundry cart frame so that it may be folded in a horizontal plane against the frame for mobility with the frame. The drop leaf ironing board and laundry folding table may also be folded downwardly against the frame for mobility of the entire cart assembly and for easy storage.

Abstract: A rack for office machines comprised of a bottom plate, an intermediate plate, a plurality of feet, seals and rods, wherein, the bottom plate and the intermediate plate are provided thereon with a plurality of holes. Each foot is provided on one end thereof with an internal thread. Each seal has a flanged top and an opposite end with an external thread. Each rod is provided on one end thereof with an internal thread and on the other end thereof with an external thread. Each end with an internal thread of the foot is inserted into one hole on the bottom plate, while the end with an internal thread of the foot is threadedly engaged with the end of the rod with an external thread. The other end of the rod with an internal thread is inserted into a hole on the intermediate plate. The end with an external thread of a seal is threadedly inserted into the end with an internal thread of the first mentioned rod.

Abstract: A modular storage system is adapted for mounting to a support surface such as a wall or the underside of a cabinet. The system comprises a base including a planar top wall connected to opposite downwardly depending side walls and a bottom wall extending between the side walls. The bottom wall has a front opening cutout. The top, bottom and side walls together define a front facing channel contiguous with the cutout. A cover includes a body of a size smaller than the channel, yet larger than the cutout and a downwardly opening threaded collar affixed to the body for threadably mounting a storage jar. The cover is removably receivable in the channel with the collar positioned above the cutout. The body bears on the bottom wall with a jar mounted to the collar extending downwardly through the cutout.

Abstract: A storage system for storing lawn and garden equipment on a trailer which includes a hinged pole locking system, locking pole system and preferably a blower rack system. The hinged pole locking system and the locking pole work together to hold lawn and garden equipment, especially string trimmers, safely and securely in place on the trailer. A blower rack system is also an element of the storage system and contains a structure which holds leaf blowers securely in position.

Abstract: A product display system having a backing plate which supports both a product support member and a reflective member. In the preferred embodiment, the backing plate is mounted to a supporting vertical wall and the support member and reflective member project outwardly therefrom. The support member is adapted to support a product such as an athletic shoe and the reflective member is adapted to reflect one surface of the shoe such as the sole, which may not easily be observed absent removing the shoe from the display.

Abstract: A flush, mountable valet having a hanger arm and a support arm. The hanger arm and support arm are retained within a longitudinal channel extending the length of the valet housing. A flat or flush profile is achieved.

Abstract: A merchandise display system for supporting products in a retail environment in a vertical array, the system having channeled slatwall with a plurality of horizontal, vertically adjacent generally P-shaped channels upon which different types of hardware and bracketry can be engaged. The P-shaped channels have upper and lower troughs in which different types of hooks and brackets are insertable, with the sections of the channels as load bearing surfaces. The slatwall can be formed with at least two channels extending from a single contiguous rear wall. The rear wall of the slatwall is securable to a backer panel with corrugations which are orthogonal to the channels. The slatwall is fastened to one or more backer panels by lances which protrude from the backer panel, and/or by securement fasteners between the channels of the slatwall.

Abstract: A bag and sack storage dispenser comprising a housing that is secured to a mounting surface, preferably on the interior of a kitchen cabinet door. The housing comprises an integral frame that supports sacks or bags or other planar items during storage. The frame depends from a vertical base that mounts directly to the mounting surface. A horizontal support panel extends outwardly from the door and base. An auxiliary support panel may also extend outwardly from the door and the base. The auxiliary panel extends parallel to but beneath the primary support panel. Each panel has at least one elongated slot penetrating its surface, although there may be more. The slots preferably run parallel to one another and perpendicularly intersect the base. An elongated leg protrudes outwardly from each slot toward the base. Each leg has a foot on one end that secures the leg to the panel. The foot comprises a follower that moves in the slot.

Abstract: An easy-mount shelf holder for a sectional rack. The rack includes upright posts having spaced annular grooves for externally tapered sleeves attached thereto and shelves supported by shelf holders mounted around the sleeves. Each shelf holder includes a main part formed from a bar portion and a partially opened gripping ring portion provided at one end of the bar portion, and a cooperative part formed from an arm portion and a seal portion provided at an outer end of the arm portion. The cooperative part is pivotally connected at an inner end of the arm portion to the bar portion of the main part, such that when the cooperative part is turned toward the main part, the seal portion closes the partially opened gripping ring portion to define a complete and internally tapered ring portion suitable for tightly enclosing the tapered sleeve on the posts.

Abstract: A shelf restraint for holding books and other objects on a shelf in the event of an earthquake comprises a pair of identical bookends on the shelf, each with a deep central slot into which a rod is pivoted to form a gate spanning the space between the bookends. The gate is easily lifted for removal of a book and drops to a position near the center of the bookend for retaining the books.

Abstract: A stand and attachable hooks for hockey sticks is a portable locker. The stand is tubular. Legs on the stand can be folded up. Hooks on a strap or string are in a carrier bag. In use, the legs of the stand are folded down, the hockey stick, is placed in the stand tube, and an alignment of hooks are attached to the stick handle by clips with the carrier over the hockey stick blade holding the upper end of the hook strap.