Abstract: A system for the storage and retrieval of discs (e.g., CDs, DVDs) and the like. An outer housing contains a tiltable inner housing having grooves on upper and lower walls for holding discs by their edges in a vertical orientation. A portal element, formed with a vertical slot for loading and retrieving discs, is movable across the front of the outer housing into alignment with individual disc positions of the inner housing. Flexible shutters are attached to the portal element, maintaining the entire front of the outer housing closed, except for the portal opening. The inner housing has a stable position, tilted slightly to the rear, causing the discs to roll to storage position at the back. A selected disc can be retrieved by tilting the inner housing forwardly, causing the discs to roll forwardly. All discs except the selected disc, aligned with the portal slot, are held back by the flexible shutter, while the selected disc is allowed to roll through the portal slot to an exposed retrieval position.

Abstract: A piece of furniture with a body part closeable by a two-wing folding sliding door (2,6) is provided, the upper wing (2) of this body part being hinged around a horizontal swivel axis to the top panel (1) of the body part and the lower wing (6) being connected in an articulated manner to the upper wing (2) and guided in guide rails (7) of side panels (8) of the body part by support parts (15) mounted in the region of its outer corners, wherein the guide rails (7) are mounted to the narrow front sides of the side panels (8).

Abstract: A conference table includes a large elongated work surface having one or more elongated central openings dividing the work surface into opposing half sections, with each opposing half section including work areas large enough for a conference meeting. A utility distribution system is positioned below the elongated central opening on a support channel. The support channel defines separated wireways for communicating separated utilities along the support channel, such as power wiring, telecommunication wiring, and network or video cabling. The utility distribution system further includes a plurality of W-shape utility modules positioned on beams of the support channel below the elongated central opening. The utility modules set end-to-end in an arrangement that facilitates initial installation and later retrofit or repair.

Abstract: This invention is an adaptable computer stand designed to support a laptop computer or keyboard over a user's lap while sitting in a chair or bed. The stand includes a wide, low profile base designed to fit under a living room chair commonly found in a home. Attached perpendicularly to the base is a vertically aligned, fixed pole. Attached to the upper end of the fixed pole is an adjustable, L-shaped extension pole designed to be selectively raised or lowered on the fixed pole, rotate, and then lock in a desired position. Attached to the upper end of the extension pole is a length-adjustable, rotating extension arm. The stand also includes a planar support member used to support a keyboard or laptop computer. Attached to the bottom surface of the support member is a locking universal joint, which, during assembly, is connected to the distal end of the extension arm. The universal joint enables the support member to tilt and rotate as desired.

Abstract: A deployable seating arrangement employs a plurality of seating level members that are arranged in sequentially elevated relation to one another. When the deployable seating arrangement is in an undeployed state, the seating level members are disposed substantially directly beneath one another in stacked relation. When in a deployed condition, each seating level member is disposed beneath and forward of an immediately superior seating level member in stepped relation. Each of the seating level members has associated therewith a plurality of L-shaped frame elements that are formed of vertical and horizontal portions. A roller is installed at the upper end of the vertical portion for engaging with the underside of the horizontal portion of an immediately superior seating level member. A drive arrangement having a wide track motor drive urges the seating level members, which are installed on a plurality of respective wheeled frame arrangements, into deployed and undeployed states.

Abstract: An adjustable inclined shelving system includes a rigid tubular horizontal base supporting an adjustable, articulated frame removably connected to the frame without the need for tools. The articulated frame includes front and rear legs. The front legs proximal to a customer are shorter than the rear legs distal from the customer. The articulated frame further includes a shelf support frame extending at an angle of incline between and removably attached to the front and rear legs for supporting a plurality of shelves. The legs are pivoted on the horizontal frame to change the system from a collapsed configuration, as for shipping or storage, to an erect configuration for display, and return. The system is afforded structural rigidity by removable diagonal braces extending between the legs and the horizontal frame. The front legs are pivoted from vertical to horizontal by unpinning of the braces to lower the shelving from an upright configuration to a kneeling configuration.

Abstract: The drop-bin unit has at least several bins arranged to pivot outwardly about a generally horizontal axis, from a closed position where outer faces of the bins are generally aligned vertically with each other, to an open position where the outer surfaces angle outwardly from their closed positions. The bins are stacked one above another within a housing, and are connected together, for example via at least one gang bar, such that pivoting one bin outwardly causes all of the bins to pivot outwardly in unison. The units may be sold separately, for use as stand-alone containers, or may be sold to be placed in a holder which holds one or preferably a number of the units. The holder can be sold with one or more of the units, or may be sold as a completely separate item. The holder can take a variety of forms. The units on their own or in holders provide flexibility for carrying job-specific items, avoiding the need to carry an entire toolbox to a particular job.

Abstract: A corner web member for an insulated concrete form system having a corner panel the corner web member comprising: a corner flange member, a bridging member, and a plurality of support struts, the proximal end of each support strut connected to the lower surface of the corner flange member and the distal end of each support strut connected to the top edge of the bridging member. The corner web member may also have a support flange member that is connected to the bottom edge of the bridging member. The corner web member is partially disposed within the corner panel so that the corner flange member and the proximal end of each support strut are integrally formed within said first side panel to be embedded therein. Further, a portion of said corner web member extends through the interior surface of said corner panel into the cavity between the two opposing corner panels.

Abstract: A table unit, in which table tops with pedestals can be joined to, and detached from, each other easily and without the need of tools, comprises at least one table top, which has at least one locking slot provided thereon; and at least one pedestal supporting the at least one table top, the pedestal having at least one locking bolt, which is movable into engagement with the at least one locking slot for connection of both, and an arresting device to be operated without tools for arresting the at least one locking bolt in the at least one locking slot.

Abstract: A closure unit for providing a weather-tight seal within the doorjamb in the wall of a warehouse at a terminal dock, includes outwardly positioned left-hand and right-hand side wings having hook-and-loop fasteners thereon for removably coupling the wings to compressible side pad assemblies. A pair of bottom pad assemblies is securable to the side pad assemblies through mating apertured brackets and laces extending through the aligned apertures of the respective brackets. An independent head curtain assembly is provided with a suitable mounting bracket assembly which supports the head frame assembly separate from the side pads. Rubber straps couple the head curtain assembly to the side walls of the jamb opening in order to restrain the head curtain from movement during high-wind conditions and tension the head curtain during trailer entry. The side pad, bottom pad and head curtain assemblies are all formed with fabric-type outer shells, durable for the intended use.

Abstract: An elongate back splash molding including a horizontal leg, adapted to be received in an upwardly opening notch provided in a counter top, and a vertical leg, integral with the horizontal leg, adapted to be received by a downwardly opening notch provided in a back splash which is mounted on the counter top rearwardly adjacent the slot. The horizontal leg includes a curvilinear top surface and a front surface joined to the curvilinear surface at via an edge which lies flush with the upper surface of the counter top. The vertical leg includes a front curvilinear surface having a lower end which makes a smooth transition with the curvilinear top surface. The vertical leg also includes an elongate top end face which is downwardly forwardly inclined and is joined to the top front surface along an edge which is flush with the front face of the back splash and an upper end disposed flush with the front face of the back splash.

Abstract: A heat insulation box body includes inner and outer boxes forming a shell of the heat insulation box body and triangular structural materials inserted in the shell held by close-contact by means of a vacuum. Further, at the time of disassembling the heat insulation box body after scrapping, a shell surface is cut and air is introduced into the inside of the shell to return the state of the shell to an atmospheric pressure state and then respective members are separated from each other.

Abstract: A vehicular child seat tray system is provided including a base with at least one slot formed therein for receiving a restraining strap therein. Also included is a tray removably coupled to the base. Various other items may be attached to the base for facilitating feeding and entertaining a child.

Abstract: In order to provide a desk in which a component can be commonly used for top plates of various different specifications, the desk is so constructed that a frame 2 which supports a top plate 3 comprises a plurality of frame members 21, 22, 23 and at least a part of the frame members 21, 22, 23 are provided with rail grooves 21a, 22a, 23a as a longitudinally continuous mounting portion and a certain position of the rail grooves 21a, 22a, 23a is selected, and a mounting member 4 through 7 for mounting a component such as optional components or a top plate 3 can be held at the position.

Abstract: A portable folding tray for use in vehicles, which tray includes a bi-folding tray element pivotally attached to a tray mount that is fitted with a pair of extendible suction cups for removable attachment of the tray mount to the window of a vehicle. A rotatable tray adjustment bolt fitted in the tray mount threadably engages a pair of tray arms that mounts the tray to facilitate selectively raising and lowering the bi-folding tray of the window-mounted tray mount. A pair of tray leveling bolts can be adjustably extended from the tray mount to facilitate horizontal leveling of the tray by engaging the vehicle window beneath the suction cups.

Abstract: A device cage assembly for retaining a device such as a drive or the like within the chassis of an information handling system is described. The device cage assembly includes a device cage disposed within the chassis so as to be capable of being moved between a retracted or closed position, wherein the device cage is fully contained within the chassis, and an extended or open position wherein the device cage assembly is positioned at least partially outside of the chassis. A device retention assembly is attached to the device cage for retaining the device in the device cage. The device retention assembly is comprised of a body suitable for attachment to the device cage within the chassis of the information handling system. An appendage, such as an appendage, post, or the like is mounted to the body and extends into the device cage for engaging the device.

Abstract: A school, home or commercial desk that can be used for traditional tasks and yet provides readily available access to computer equipment. The computer in a desk (10) is comprised of a desk body (24) that houses the internal components of a standard computer; a desk top (12) that houses the flat panel screen (18) beneath a view panel (20) that is mounted flush with the surface of the desk top (12); a keyboard tray (14) that holds the standard computer keyboard; and a support system of four adjustable legs (42). The desk top (12), keyboard tray (14), and legs (42) are all adjustble to suit the users specific ergonomic needs. The desk body (24) consists of a front panel (28), back panel (30), right side panel (32),and left side panel (34), bottom panel (36), and top panel (38) that give the computer in a desk (10) its shape, support and access to available, installed computer components.

Abstract: A portable kiosk configured to function as an architectural component of a exhibition and present a variable visual display to customer traffic while accommodating hands-on interaction with the customers during the exhibition and serve as a housing for the electronic components of the display during transport between successive exhibitions. The kiosk is constructed with an upright main body mounted upon casters, and a plurality of pivotally mounted internal, shock absorbing shelves configured to securely mount sensitive electronic and audio-visual equipment. A pair of oppositely mounted side frames are supported by the main body, and may be rotatably deployed during set-up to support the shelves and a mount for a variable visual display and a tray for other peripheral equipment such as a keyboard and mouse.

Abstract: The height-adjustable table (22) comprises a base (1), a support (3) to hold a table top (21), a movable connecting element (2) which mounts the support (3) in a height-adjustable manner in relation to the base (1) and a pneumatic, pressure actuated weight counterbalancing element (7) which is fluidly connected to a reservoir (4) and is arranged between the base (1) and the support (3) in such a way that a reaction force is generated to counteract a gravitational force G acting on the support (3). The weight counterbalancing element (7) and the reservoir form a closed volume containing fluid.

Abstract: A building comprises a plurality of multi-story building sectors, each building sector having a trapezoidal horizontal cross section and the building sectors forming a polygonal ring enclosing an inner courtyard, a staircase housing in the inner courtyard, a spiral staircase in the staircase housing, the staircase winding circularly in an upward direction, and connecting passages radiating from the staircase to respective ones of the stories of the building sectors at staggered vertical distances. Successive stories in the upwardly winding direction of the spiral staircase in adjacent ones of the building sectors are vertically staggered from each other by the same vertical distances as the connecting passages.