Abstract: A rail assembly for a storage rack that includes, in one aspect, a first rail member, a second rail member, and a nut assembly slidably mounted to the second rail member. The first rail member may include a first mounting aperture extending through a body of the first rail member and the second rail member may include a first mounting slot extending through a body of the second rail member for a predefined dimension along a longitudinal axis. The sliding nut assembly may be slidably mounted adjacent the first mounting slot to a longitudinal position aligned with the first mounting aperture such that a fastener may be received through the first mounting aperture and first mounting slot and threaded into the first nut assembly to lock the first and second rack members against relative movement and fix the rail assembly to the front and rear pillars.

Abstract: A item-displaying apparatus and kit includes a post member having at least one opening formed in a sidewall thereof and at least one item-supporting frame. The frame includes a first branch member adapted to be inserted within the at least one opening, a second branch member having a item holder at its first portion and a linking member extending between the first branch member and the second branch member. When the first branch member is inserted into the at least one opening and a force is applied on the item holder, a second portion of the second branch member engages the sidewall of the post member.

Abstract: A free-standing slatwall comprises first and second posts supported in vertical positions, the first and second posts having respective inner walls facing each other; first and second vertical members attached to the respective inner walls; and slatwall panel having first and second vertical edge portions attached to the respective first and second vertical members.

Abstract: A mobile communication device which comprises a first member with first surface having a first curvature and a second surface having a second curvature; a second member having first surface with a third curvature and a second surface with a fourth curvature. A hinge pivotally connects the first and second members with one another such that they are movable between opened and closed configurations. The first and the second curvatures of the first member combine with one another and form a combined average curvature for the first member and the third and the fourth curvatures of the second member combine with one another and form a combined average curvature for the second member. The combined average curvature for the first member and the combined average curvature for the second member combine with one another to form a combined average curvature for the communication device which is 8 feet or less.

Abstract: A shelf system includes a support member that accommodates an associated object for display and dispensing. The support member includes a front end and a rear end. A mounting portion is disposed adjacent the support member rear end. The mounting portion includes a first member which connects to an associated upright and a second member which is operatively connected to the support member. A pin is connected to one of the first and second members and a sleeve is connected to the other of the first and second members, wherein the sleeve selectively accommodates the pin. A fastener is provided for selectively securing the pin in the sleeve.

Abstract: An animal brushing arrangement and method wherein a support part, a brush, an electric motor and a rotation sensor are provided. The electric motor is arranged to rotate the brush about a rotation axis, and the rotation sensor is arranged to detect a rotational movement about the rotation axis that is caused by an external force applied to the brush, such as by an animal, when the motor is not operating, a detection of such a rotational movement being operative to activate the motor.

Abstract: A mobile communication device which comprises a first member with first surface having a first curvature and a second surface having a second curvature; a second member having first surface with a third curvature and a second surface with a fourth curvature. A hinge pivotally connects the first and second members with one another such that they are movable between opened and closed configurations. The first and the second curvatures of the first member combine with one another and form a combined average curvature for the first member and the third and the fourth curvatures of the second member combine with one another and form a combined average curvature for the second member. The combined average curvature for the first member and the combined average curvature for the second member combine with one another to form a combined average curvature for the communication device which is 8 feet or less.

Abstract: A sleeve hanging bracket has a track base and at least one positioning mount. The track base has a bottom panel, a slide rail, and a mounting recess. The slide rail is formed on and protrudes from a top surface of the bottom panel and has an upper opening and a sliding recess. The mounting recess is formed in a middle of a top surface of the bottom panel to form a stepped face between a bottom face of the mounting recess and the top surface of the bottom panel. The at least one positioning mount is movably and rotatably mounted on the track base and has a sliding seat and an inserting button. The sliding seat is movably mounted in the sliding recess above the mounting recess. The inserting button is formed on and protrudes from the sliding seat and extends out of the upper opening.

Abstract: A socket holding frame has a track base, a positioning board, and at least one positioning mount. The track base has a bottom panel, a slide rail, and a connecting track. The positioning board is mounted in the connecting track and has multiple first engaging segments formed on a top surface of the positioning board. The at least one positioning mount is slidably and rotatably mounted on the track base, and each one of the at least one positioning mount has a sliding seat and an extending element. The sliding seat is slidably and rotatably mounted in the slide rail and has multiple second engaging segments. The multiple second engaging segments engage with the multiple first engaging segments of the positioning board. The extending element is formed on the sliding seat and extends out of the slide rail.

Abstract: A welded wire mesh shelf structure is provided for cantilevered racks for warehouse storage. The shelf structure includes a welded wire mesh grid and a nose piece attached to the grid such that a top nose surface is flush with and defines an extension of an upper support plane defined by the wire grid. Fasteners attaching the shelf structure to cantilevered arms are flush with or recessed below the top support plane such that no protruding edge is presented by the nose piece to snag articles sliding on the upper support plane.

Abstract: Modular furniture pieces and, more specifically, a system of modular furniture pieces. The modular furniture pieces system comprises a plurality of unitary blocks joined by means of at least one bar. The plurality of blocks which are conjoined and immediate to one another, joined by an equal number of bars, form a cell.

Abstract: Quick-load retail merchandising product pusher systems and methods dispense retail products, wherein the systems and methods have a fixed portion having a front end, a rear end located opposite with respect to the front end of the fixed portion, a top side and a bottom side located opposite with respect to the top side of the fixed portion. Further, the systems and methods have a movable track movably connected to the top side of the fixed portion, wherein the movable track has a front end, a rear end located opposite with respect to the front end of the movable track, a top side and a bottom side located opposite with respect to the top side of the movable track.

Abstract: The invention refers to a rack module comprising a first plate on one side of the module and a second plate on the other side of the module. The planes of the plates are parallel to one another, and each of the plates comprises two holes for a fastening device, for fastening of the rack module to a rack cabinet. The holes are arranged such that they make the corners of a quadrangle. The first and second plates each comprise two oblong holes, each of the oblong holes is arranged in connection with one of the other holes such that the oblong holes are parallel with each other.

Abstract: A shelf includes a receptacle having first and second outer sidewalls, a rear sidewall extending between the sidewalls, a pair of tracks extending along lower edge sides of the sidewalls, and a roof extending between upper edge sides of the sidewalls. The roof includes a permanent section and a removable front access panel. The shelf further includes a drawer, having a floor, two side-rails extending along opposite edge sides of the floor, and a front panel extending away from a front edge side of the floor. The receptacle is configured to slidably receive the drawer with the tracks being engaged with the side-rails. The removable front access panel includes a pair of slats configured to engage with the permanent section of the roof and a pair of tabs configured to fixedly attach the removable front access panel to the first and second outer sidewalls of the receptacle.

Abstract: A device for restricting a movement of a four-legged animal may include an animal harness, bands, a cord, and an actuator. The animal harness may include neck straps, chest straps, a tubular guide, a back piece, back straps, and two pulleys. The two pulleys may be arranged at respective ends of an elastic cord means, which may be fastened to the animal harness. The bands may be arranged around hind legs of the four-legged animal. The cord may be arranged from each band to the animal harness via the two pulleys. The actuator may be fastened to a forward part of the animal harness and may tighten the cord. Further, the actuator may include an electric motor that tightens the cord. Furthermore, the actuator may be activated by a receiver unit that receives signals from a transmitter unit.

Abstract: A bicycle containment system is disclosed. The system can include one or more vertical supports, one or more cantilevered crossbars pivotally connected to one or more vertical supports, one or more wheel locking mechanisms, and a control system. Each cantilevered crossbar can include two substantially parallel extending arms and a frame locking mechanism. The frame locking mechanism can be made up of one or more frame locking bars and one or more frame locking actuators. Each wheel locking mechanism can include a wheel locking bar and a wheel locking actuator. The locking mechanism control system can be configured to actuate the frame locking actuators and the wheel locking actuators.

Abstract: A rack for storing and carrying at least one rod and reel, having at least two parallel side supports and a top crossbar and a bottom crossbar attached fixedly to the two parallel side supports, wherein the side supports have offsets which place the back surface of the bottom crossbar forward from about 0.25 to 2.0 inches from the front planar surface of the top crossbar; wherein the back planar surface of the bottom crossbar releasably engages with the handle of the rod and/or reel, and wherein the front planar surface of the top crossbar releasably engages with the rod.

Abstract: The wall-mounted towel rack is a device adapted to be mounted on a vertical surface, and which is also adapted to support a plurality of towels thereon. The wall-mounted towel rack includes a plurality of armatures that are pivotably engaged with respect to a mounting member. The plurality of armatures is each attached to and is perpendicularly-engaged with respect to the mounting member. Moreover, the plurality of armatures is each able to extend and retract an armature length in order to support towels of varying sizes. An armature hinge attaches between the mounting member and one of the plurality of armatures. The armature hinge enables the one of the plurality of armatures to rotate from a vertical orientation to a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: The invention provides a storage apparatus, configured expressly for storing hair extensions comprising a free standing hanger, divided into sections to accommodate hanging the hair extensions placed on either one to three rows of hanging arms, with each arm featuring a series of spring loaded clip fasteners, on which the individual hair extensions may be hung, wherein one or more of these hanging arms feature heavy duty suction cups for use in securing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a display unit. The unit includes a hutch formed from corrugated material. The hutch has a back wall, a first side wall extending from a first end of the back wall, and a second side wall extending from a second end of the back wall. The back wall of the hutch includes a plurality of spaced horizontal slots. The hutch also includes a first side wall support attached to the first side wall, and a second side wall support attached to the second side wall. The first and second side wall supports include shelf support tabs. The hutch further includes a plurality of shelves formed from a foldable blank of material, each shelf having a tab insertable into one of the plurality of spaced horizontal slots, and supported by the shelf support tabs. In other embodiments, the display unit further includes a shelf support pad, a bottom tray, and a riser.