Abstract: Refrigerator including a cold air duct fitted in a space stuffed with an insulating material between an inner case and an outer case of the refrigerator having a triangular section in a part facing the inner case for preventing deformation of the inner case in foaming of the insulating material, thereby preventing deformation of the inner case caused by late foaming.

Abstract: A double crisper drawer for a refrigerator includes a removable supporting structure, a first slidable tray, and a lower crisper drawer. The first slidable tray includes two side walls, a back wall, a front wall and a bottom wall. A first flange is projected outwardly on a top portion of the two side walls and back wall, the first flange being placed respectively on upper guide members located in the removable supporting structure, in order to be slidably moved with a backward and forward movement with respect to the removable supporting structure. The lower crisper drawer is also attached on lower guide members located in the removable supporting structure, the lower crisper being placed below the first slidable tray. The first slidable tray and the lower crisper drawer are independently slidably relative to one another, in relation to the removable supporting structure.

Abstract: An on-board entertainment display housing system for mounting flat panel displays, incorporating a plurality of interlocking extensions on a pair of mated panels coupled via a cam lock that provides operational support and rapid maintenance access to the flat panel.

Abstract: A system for mounting a drawer front to a drawer box by use of two connecting members, each having two rectangular flanges at right angles to one another and a cone shaped positioning and locating member. The two connecting members are fixed to the front side portions of the drawer box so that the positioning and locating members extend a short distance forward of the front surface of the drawer box. The drawer front is initially positioned in the desired location with the drawer box in its closed position, and the drawer front is impacted by the person's hand to form small locating détents in the back surface of the drawer front. This is used to properly locate the drawer front when the drawer box is removed from its closed position and the final screws are used to attach the drawer front to the drawer box. In a second embodiment, a screw is inserted in each fastener a short distance to function as the protruding member.

Abstract: In a shield case for housing an electronic equipment therein, a plurality of metal plates include a top plate, a bottom plate, a front plate, a rear plate, a pair of side plates, which are assembled to one another in a box-like shape. A projection is formed on an outer face of the rear plate. A stopper projection is formed on an outer face of each side plate. A rear face holding piece extends downwardly from a rear edge of the top plate. The rear face holding piece is formed with a holding member at a lower end portion thereof. The holding member elastically abuts on the outer face of the rear plate, after climbing over the projection. Side face holding pieces extend downwardly from side edges of the top plate. Each side face holding piece is formed with a notched portion at a lower end portion thereof.

Abstract: Connectors for attaching a false front panel over an opening in an object comprise a body portion that is configured to abut and attach to a rear side of the false front panel, and first and second snap clips that extend from the body portion and which are configured to engage opposing walls that define the opening in the object. These connectors may further include a third snap clip that extends from the body portion and that is configured to engage a third of the walls that defines the opening. The body portion of the connectors may extend the full width of the opening to be covered to facilitate alignment of the connector on the rear side of the false front panel.

Abstract: A group of identical bezel plates having bilateral symmetry interchangeable, in a compound bezel assembly, with at least one other group of identical bezel plates having bilateral symmetry to produce multiple, bilaterally symmetrical, compound bezel configurations with different appearances using a minimal number of component plates; and method and apparatus for providing a venting bezel assembly with a plenum chamber formed between component plates.

Abstract: An overhead storage device includes a storage container that is pivotably or rotatably mounted to an overhead surface, such as a ceiling or a plurality of rafters. The storage container is generally moved by a motorized actuator assembly. The motorized actuator assembly can comprise a worm drive and follower nut arrangement or a flexible transmitter and spool assembly. The storage container is supported by a frame assembly and is secured to the frame assembly generally at an end of the storage container. The overhead storage device is sized to allow a motor vehicle to fit below a raised storage container in an average height garage. The storage container is assembled from two generally identical halves that are nestable for shipping and storage.

Abstract: A plastic dust cover for upright freestanding metal shelving units. The dust cover comprises integral top panel, side panels and rear panel together with vertically zippered front panels which are preferably transparent. A Velcro closure system is provided for securing the top of the front panel. Magnets are sewn into the bottom edges of the front panels to cause them to adhere to the bottom front of the shelving unit.

Abstract: A shelf system comprising a shelf plate having a length defined by a longitudinal axis and a width defined by a latitudinal axis. A series of ribs are molded into the plate on its bottom face. These ribs are offset from the longitudinal axis and the latitudinal axis so that they intersect these axes at non-right angles, preferably forming diamond shaped patterns on the underside of the shelf plate. These diamond shaped patterns are designed to increase the strength of these shelves with a minimal amount of support material.

Abstract: A climatic cabinet for receiving objects, preferably microtiter plates, which contains a preferably rotatable object receptacle in the interior. The object receptacle is vertically adjustable for changing its position relative to an input and output door. The object receptacle is adjustable in a raised position with respect to its position relative to the input and output door.

Abstract: A beverage cart is described that includes a bottom portion with a substantially rectangular shape, having front, rear, right, and left sides. Upstanding wall portions extend upwardly from the bottom portion at each of the front, rear, right, and left sides, mate with the bottom portion, and rigidly interlock with one another through tongue and groove fasteners provided thereon. A top portion rigidly interlocks with the right and left upstanding wall portions through tongue and groove fasteners provided thereon. At least one intermediate upstanding wall portion is disposed between the right and left upstanding wall portions and rigidly interconnects with the front and rear upstanding wall portions through tongue and groove fasteners provided thereon. At least one horizontal shelf portion is disposed between any two of the upstanding wall portions and rigidly interlocks with the two upstanding wall portions through tongue and groove fasteners provided thereon.

Abstract: Clips for restraining furniture doors from both vertical and horizontal movement during shipping and handling are provided. A clip includes an elongated base member having opposite first and second sides. A pair of elongated first and second panels extend outwardly from the base member first side in spaced-apart, opposing relationship. The first and second panels are configured to removably secure a portion of a furniture frame. An elongated third panel extends outwardly from the base member second side and is configured to engage an end portion of a furniture door and removably secure the door against the base member second side such that vertical and horizontal movement of the door relative to the frame is restrained.

Abstract: A locker. The locker comprises a first side wall having an interlocking portion, a second side wall having a first interlocking portion engaging the interlocking portion of the first side wall and a second interlocking portion, and a third side wall having an interlocking portion engaging the second interlocking portion of the second side wall. A coin receptacle, coin receptacle locking mechanism, a shelf and a door for the locker are also disclosed. A method of manufacturing a locker is also provided. The method comprises cutting a first wall from a first material to a desired length, cutting a second wall from the first material to the desired length, cutting a third wall to the desired length, and slidingly engaging the first, second and third walls. A method for limiting access to a locking mechanism is also provided, which comprises positioning the locking mechanism adjacent an inward facing surface and fastening the locking mechanism to the locker.

Abstract: An upright storage cabinet having a cam lock arrangement which simultaneously locks all of the cabinet drawers. The lock arrangement includes a rotatable cam member which is movable into a locked position wherein the cam member engages a locking element to lift a lock bar into engagement with the drawers, and an unlocked position wherein the cam member disengages from the locking element to disengage the lock bar from the drawers. The cam member is mounted for vertical displacement relative to an actuator of the lock arrangement to allow self-adjustment of the position of the cam member relative to the locking element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pinched rail guide system which is comprised of a pair of guide rails 18 exteriorly jointed to the parallel side walls 20 of a drawer 16 or the like. There are two sets of three guide rollers 14 positioned so that two of the guide rollers 24 are beneath the guide rail 18 and supporting the drawer-like member 16. The third guide roller 26 is stationed to engage the top of the guide rail 18 and which location is of paramount importance to the present invention 10. Sets of guide rollers 14 can be mounted to the structural drawer-like holding member 16 by individually fixedly mounting each guide roller 14 to the structural drawer-like holding frame member 12 according to the aforementioned prescribed method or each set 14 can be fixedly mounted to a guide roller plate member 40 Drawer stops 30 are located on the top rear section of the rails 38 and are milled into wooden rails 18 and are formed into metal rails 18.

Abstract: A rectangular compartment for receiving and dispensing pressurized gas cylinders. The compartment, for its use, requires a minimal space both inside and outside the compartment. The compartment contains a tank receiving unit configured to receive multiple tanks arranged in files. The tank receiving unit is pivoted near its center of mass so as to permit easy rotation in place of the tank receiving unit. The compartment is provided with an access door. When the access door is open and the tank receiving unit is rotated outward to receive tanks, the tank receivers in a file project a short distance outside the compartment and are arranged one above the other. When the access door is closed, the tanks are in an upright position and secured in that position by an interlock between the tank receiving unit and the access door.

Abstract: A computer monitor case (10) having a subframe (28) with an intermediate bucket (12) affixed thereto to form a front assembly (56). A top bucket (14) is affixed to a bottom bucket (16) by rivets (52) to form a rear assembly (55). The rear assembly (55) is affixed to the front assembly (56) by top fastening clips (36) wide fastening clips (38) and narrow fastening clips (40). Alignment pins (34) on the subframe (28) align with alignment pin notches (42) and side alignment pin notches (64) on the intermediate bucket (12) and top bucket (14) respectively. Side lips (62) and a front lip (58) on the top bucket (14), attachment ribs (50) on the top bucket (14) and bottom bucket (16), and an intermediate bucket lip (44) on the intermediate bucket (12) provide rigidity and alignment and are used in conjunction with other components as fastening means to hold the computer monitor case (10) together.

Abstract: A computer enclosure (10) includes a front panel (20) and a pivotable bracket (40). The front panel defines an opening (24) for providing access to the bracket, and a pair of screw holes (30) on opposite sides of the opening respectively. A pair of first ears (26) extends from the front panel at each side of the opening. The bracket includes a front wall (42) and a pair of side walls (44) perpendicular to the front wall. A pair of second ears (48) extends from the side walls and pivotally attached to the first ears of the front panel. A pair of locating tabs (54) extends from the front wall and each tab defines a through hole (56) therein, corresponding to and engaging at the screw holes of the front panel by bolts. The bracket is thereby secured to the front panel.

Abstract: An improved drawer glide for a drawer slide assembly provides drawer slide securement means taking the form of an internal recess with a ramped locking tab that lockingly secures a rear portion of an elongated metal drawer slide extending past a rear panel of a drawer. By providing the recess within the drawer glide as part of the drawer slide securement means, a range of lengths of drawer slides may be used for a given drawer length, significantly reducing the number of different sizes of drawer slides required to meet demands of the furniture industry. The ramped locking tab also facilitates furniture assembly by providing reliable securement of the drawer slide in the drawer guide prior to installation on in a furniture unit. External integral reinforcement means are also provided in the form of gussets.