Abstract: A modular system for at least one of displaying and storing at least one article includes at least one pair of elongated cross members and at least one pair of support brackets being sized and shaped so as to position the at least one pair of the plurality of elongated cross members in a spaced apart parallel relationship with each other and further position a length of the at least one article in a generally normal orientation to lengths of the at least one pair of elongated cross members, whereby one end of the at least one article is supported on one of the at least one pair of elongated cross members and another end of the at least one article is supported on another one of the at least one pair of elongated cross members.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a boot hanger and a boot hanger system and methods that provide for storage of boots. In an example, a boot hanger apparatus comprises an upper suspension portion and a boot support leg, wherein the upper suspension portion and boot support leg are connected by a counterbalance. The counterbalance is provided to control rotation and preferably to maintain a target slope angle ? when a suspended boot hanger contains boots in a loaded condition. Further provided are coupler apparatus for forming a series of connected boot hangers suspended along a common vertical axis. In some examples, the boot hanger includes a hook-shaped suspension portion for attachment to a suspension apparatus such as a rod or a coupler within a series of connected boot hangers.

Abstract: A stackable, nestable pet shelter includes first, second and third housings. Each housing has a top of a predetermined shape and sidewalls that extend downwardly, and taper somewhat outwardly, toward an open bottom. In use, the bottom of the second housing rests upon the upper portion of the first housing, and the bottom of the third housing rests upon the upper portion of the second housing. The first and second housings are substantially hollow. When not in use, the third housing nests within the second housing which, in turn, nests within the first housing. An opening is provided in the sidewalls of the first housing for allowing an animal to enter or exit. The top of each housing includes an opening for allowing an animal to pass from one housing to the next.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular system for at least one of displaying and storing at least one article. The modular system includes at least a pair of elongated support brackets having magnetic protrusions; at least one elongated cross member having downwardly facing end stops and means for positioning each of the at least one elongated cross member and the at least said pair of elongated support brackets in a generally horizontal plane during use of the modular system. The at least a pair of elongated support brackets are disposed in a spaced apart parallel relationship with each other. The at least one elongated cross member is sized to at least span a distance between the at least pair of elongated support brackets. Additionally, the at least one elongated cross member may at least rest on a top edge of each of the at least the pair of elongated support brackets during use of said modular system.

Abstract: The invention provides a shoe storage apparatus capable of saving space when stored, wherein a shoe storage apparatus includes a leg to be disposed on an installation surface, and an upper panel which has a base end portion to be supported by the leg and a tip end portion on the side opposite to the base end portion, and is disposed at a distance from the installation surface in a state where the base end portion is supported by the leg, and on which one shoe of a pair of shoes can be placed, and the upper panel is constituted to be detachable from the leg.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a substrate storage rack, including a hollow rack body with a first, a second, a third, and a fourth lateral surfaces, wherein at least one substrate laying layer is arranged in the rack body along a vertical direction. The substrate laying layer includes: a first support connected with the rack body and arranged at the second lateral surface; first supporting bars transversely arranged on the first support and extending to the interior of the rack body; a second support connected with the rack body and arranged at the fourth lateral surface; and second supporting bars transversely arranged on the second support and extending to the interior of the rack body. Since the first and the second supporting bars are arranged on the second and the fourth lateral surfaces of the rack body respectively, storing substrates in the rack body can be ensured.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an arrangement, a method of arranging, and a storage unit for product packages. The storage unit includes a shelving unit, a divider, and a display case. The arrangement includes product packages arranged around a central axis such that a side surface of the product package faces away from the central axis and a second product package is arranged around the central axis such that a spine surface of the second product package faces away from the central axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supporting at least one solar panel comprising a rectangular frame (R) that includes two opposite struts (1, 2). The disclosed device comprises at least two supporting elements (S1, S2), each of which has a support bar (5), on one side (O) of which at least one first fastening element (6) for securing one (1) of the struts is provided. At least one support (7) is pivotally mounted on the support bar (5) at a specific distance from the first fastening element (6). The free end of said at least one support (7) includes a second fastening element (13) for securing the other one strut (2) lying opposite the one strut (1).

Abstract: A vertical frame for a display stand to store and display various articles is manufactured in the shape of a prefabricated block, and then is assembled in multiple stages. The vertical frame includes a body which is formed in a shape of a prefabricated block and is assembled to each other in multiple stages to support a shelf, a vertical length of the body being optionally adjusted by selection of a user; a body engaging member which protrudes upwardly from both sides or one side of a top surface of the body, and has an insertion groove of which one side is opened; a body engaging groove which is formed on a bottom surface of the body at a position corresponding to a formation position of the body engaging member, so as to guide the body engaging member and a body locking boss to an engaging position; and the body locking boss which protrudes from the body engaging groove and is fitted into the insertion groove when the bodies are assembled to each other in multiple stages.

Abstract: A rack is provided. The rack includes a vertical post and an equipment rail removably connected to the vertical post.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder preferably includes a rod holder base, a rod holder pad and a suction cup. The rod holder base includes a tubular body, a pair of attachment flanges and a pair of retention flanges. A U-shaped slot is formed in the tubular body. Each attachment flange extends outward from the tubular body. The pair of retention flanges terminate a top of the tubular body to retain the rod holder pad. The rod holder pad includes a rod hole, which communicates with a rod slot. The rod holder pad is retained in the tubular body. A suction cup hole is formed through each attachment flange to receive a fastener. The pair of suction cup holes are spaced apart to match the hole pattern of the suction cup. The tubular body is secured to the suction cup with a pair of fasteners.

Abstract: A device for locking to a DIN rail includes a shaft defining an axis of rotation and first and second rail-engaging members connected to the shaft. The rail-engaging members are each shaped to engage a DIN rail in a respective engaging position. The shaft is rotatable about the axis of rotation and thereby arranged to urge each rail-engaging member into its respective engaging position with a DIN rail positioned between the first and second rail-engaging members. Other example devices for locking to a DIN rail and methods of mounting component(s) to a DIN rail are also disclosed.

Abstract: A shelf extender that is designed to be connected to a shelf of an existing shelf system to increase a total depth of a shelf of the shelf system. The shelf extender includes a body portion and a connection arrangement. The shelf extender can include one or more legs and/or support flanges. The body portion has a generally flat and planar top surface. The top surface generally has a depth that is less than a depth of a top surface of the shelf. The connection arrangement generally lies in the same plane as the top surface of the body portion. The connection arrangement is connected to the body portion and includes a connector designed secure the connection arrangement to a top surface of the existing shelf.

Abstract: Embodiments include, in combination with a ball joint relievable hanger having an moveable rod in which movement is facilitated by a ball portion within a complementary cavity, the ball portion having a bore containing a spring which bears on a locking member and urges the locking member into a detent in the complementary cavity, thereby retaining the rod in position unless a release weight is placed on the hanger, resulting in the downward movement of the rod, the improvement comprising, the extension of the bore in the ball portion to the end of the rod, a threaded screw which interacts with threads on the bore extension to allow distal-proximate movement of the screw, and seat means for conveying distal-proximate movement of the screw to the spring. Embodiments include means for adjusting the release weight of the relievable hanger.

Abstract: An easy-to-assemble, easy-to-break down boltless shelving system including a rack and shelves on which articles can be stored and displayed. The boltless shelving system has upstanding corner posts located at the four corners of the rack by which back and side panels can be slidably and removably attached to the rack to enclose three sides thereof. Each upstanding corner post of the rack has a pair of flat faces that extend from one another at an angle. The outer ends of the flat faces are bent to form longitudinally-extending flanges that run along opposite sides of each of the corner posts. The flanges have a generally L-shaped profile to create guide channels. Panels are pushed downwardly and into receipt by the guide channels of opposite facing flanges of a pair of adjacent corner posts, whereby to enclose the rack of the shelving system on any number of sides thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a rotatable coffee pod storage device. The rotatable coffee pod storage device may have a plurality arms that are configured to receive coffee pods. The arms of the coffee pods may be configured to receive coffee pods in a direction that is perpendicular to the angle of rotation of the rotatable coffee pod storage device. Accordingly, a user may be able to easily and effectively insert and remove a plurality of coffee pods, while also conveniently storing the coffee pods and reducing the amount of space required to store the coffee pods.

Abstract: A shelf assembly is constructed of elongate members and adjustable supporting brackets. The elongate members are received within aligned pairs of apertures formed in the supporting brackets in a manner restricting the vertical movement of the elongate members. Adjustable set screws extend into each of the apertures, selectively engaging the received elongate members and preventing their inadvertent removal.

Abstract: A multiple-layer shelf assembly includes a plurality of shelves. At least one support member and multiple engaging members are connected to each other to support the shelves. The at least one support member has at least one ridge and notches are defined in the at least one ridge. Each of the engaging members is a bent tubular member. The at least one support member extends through the engaging members and the engaging members are engaged with the notches of the at least one support member. The shelves are supported on the engaging members.

Abstract: A beverage container holder storage unit is described as having a housing having a first end and a second end, a support member extending across the first end of the housing, and a force delivering element. The housing defines an interior cavity to receive a plurality of beverage container holders. The housing has a discharge slot along a portion of the first end for removing the beverage container holders. The support member has a recess formed along one side and is configured to receive a bottom tab of the beverage container holders. The recess is aligned with the discharge slot, such that when a user positions the tab of a bottommost beverage container holder within the recess, the beverage container holder is removable through the discharge slot. The force delivering element is positionable within the interior cavity and is configured to deliver force to collapse the bottommost beverage container holder.

Abstract: A vertical storage system for efficiently storing large items in a vertical manner thereby conserving floor space. The vertical storage system includes a frame, a plurality of connecting members slidably connected between the platforms and a winch device connected between the platforms and a winch device connected to the uppermost platform. Lifting the uppermost platform results in the raising of the next platform beneath the uppermost platform and so forth. Lowering the uppermost platform lowers all of the platforms until the lowest platform is at the bottom with the remaining platforms lowered until stacked upon one another.