Abstract: A multi-unit storage rack for cassettes and other containers of recorded information which is formed from a plurality of vertical castellated walls defining a stack of slots for the cassettes, and enabling adjacent similar racks to nest together to increase its size.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hat clamp and rack used for holding and displaying baseball-style caps. The hat clamp holds the hat in a position such that the front portion of the hat, which usually includes some form of advertisement, is fully visible for unobstructed viewing.

Abstract: A display rack for displaying and dispensing windshield wipers contained in elongated individual containers having a mounting hole at one end is disclosed. The display rack is configured as a one-piece element having a wall-mounting back portion and a top shelf extending forwardly from the top of the back portion. Forwardly extending L-shaped hangers for hanging the containers are supported by insertion into apertures in a pair of horizontal rails extending laterally along a lower portion of the back portion. Alignment of the individual hangers into a parallel forwardly extending array is provided by alignment extensions disposed on the upper rail which nestingly aligningly receive portions of the forwardly extending hangers. Suitable integral extension webs joining the back portion and the rails add strength to the assembly.

Abstract: The storage device comprises a plurality of identical trays (1, 2) substantially parallelepipedal in shape and open at the upper and front sides. The trays can be nested, stacked on top of one another and suspended below a horizontal supporting element. The device comprises removable U-shaped connecting members (3, 4, 5) and locking elements (17, 18, 19, 20) integral with the lower and upper ends of the wings of the front frame (10) of the tray (1, 2), so that the stacking in a secure manner of two trays (1, 2) is performed by means, on the one hand, of the elements for locking the two front frames which cooperate with one another and, on the other hand, of the removable connecting members inserted between the rear parts of the walls of the trays.

Abstract: A stackable and nestable rack construction formed essentially of wire stock so as to be capable of use in displaying articles on one or a stack of racks, or capable of being nested in groups of two or more to avoid using an unnecessary amount of space. Each rack is composed of similar end leg members that promote the reduction in number of parts or components, and the range of parts adopted to care for a wide variety of articles to be displayed or stored. These characteristics are unique to the provision of obtaining a low cost product.

Abstract: A collapsible rack for holding books, tapes, compact discs and the like, includes a first end panel having at least two sockets formed therein; a second end panel having at least two sockets formed therein; each socket including an aperture and a slot in communication with the aperture; at least two cross members extending between the end panels and securing the end panels together; each of the cross members having a first end extending through an aperture of the first end panel and a second end extending through an aperture of the second end panel; each end of each cross member having a securing tab for insertion through one slot when the end is inserted through the aperture in communication with the slot, and stops for limiting the extent of travel of the securing tab through the slot; and a portion of each end panel surrounding each aperture having a predetermined thickness such that rotation of any cross member in one the aperture, once the securing tab at one end of the cross member has been inserted thr

Abstract: The shoe rack includes a stand with a vertical pole in the center, circular layers in sections from the center point and mounted through a center hole on to the vertical pole, and at least one vertical pin through the layers to hold the layers together for rotation. Each layer has pie-type sections with an opening on its outside portion to insert or remove shoes. Each section is sloped downward slightly toward the center and is ridged on the outside bottom portion of each opening to help secure the shoes especially during rotation of the rack. The section angular size may vary in degrees to suit the needs of variation in women's shoe heels. The number of layers may vary to suit the needs of the number of shoes to be stored. The sections are structured so that the toes of the shoes are to be placed toward the center of the section, shoes placed sole to sole, and heels on the outer portion of the section.

Abstract: A pants rack device (10) for supporting and suspending pairs of pants (100) which includes a pair of vertical support units (12) rotatably supported in a housing unit (11) wherein each of the vertical support units (12) is provided with a plurality of spaced dowel members (25) from which one or more pair of pants (100) may be suspended.

Abstract: An equipment shelf includes circuit board slides being arranged to support edges of circuit boards, whereby the circuit boards are removably retained in a system. First and second end panels are fixed in a spaced apart relationship by a pair of front cross connecting members and by a pair of rear cross connecting members. Each of the circuit board slides is carried between an inner edge of a front cross connecting member and an inner side of a rear cross connecting member. As each board slide is overlapped by only one of the cross connecting members, the cross connecting members are more widely spaced from front to back than would otherwise be the case, whereby greater area for a flow of a ventilating medium is available.

Abstract: Improved display module has at least one opening in a wall that would otherwise define a recess for insertion of a display object, e.g., a video cassette.

Abstract: A modular wallcovering display rack for providing a convenient and cost effective means of displaying wallpaper samples and the like to potential customers is disclosed. The wallcovering display rack is fabricated in modular form so that it may adapted to fit various store configurations and is also easily expandable. The wallcovering display rack comprises a plurality of vertically stacked, inclined shelves upon which individual sheets of wallcovering samples may be placed for display. Vertical columns support the shelves and house fluorescent lights which provide a soft, even illumination of the wallcovering samples. An individual wallcovering sample can be easily removed from the wallcovering rack for closer inspection. The ease of removal also facilitates rapid sample changes to reflect updates in inventory. Each vertical support column has an array of pockets positioned in alignment with and adjacent the stack of shelves.

Abstract: A modular multi-configurable system for displaying sheet-like flooring materials includes a number of discrete floor-supported uprights selectively arranged and interconnected in an arrangement conforming to a retail floor layout of any given design. The flooring materials are mounted in support trays mounted in channeled side panels secured to the uprights. Base and header panels complete the display.

Abstract: A carpet sample display rack having a support stand and divider units for supporting carpet samples positioned edgewise upon the stand utilizes linear and parallel U-shaped channels arranged so as to provide a guideway along which the divider units are slidably positioned. The channels capture the divider units in a manner which resists separation of the divider units from the stand and facilitates assembly of the rack.

Abstract: A modular and built-up system for furnishings in general comprises vertical rods made of two parallel beams integral to each other at least at their ends and assembled by means of horizontal support members for the containing of goods; the horizontal members are integral to the vertical rods by means of clamps or joints consisting of two identical half shells, substantially circular, drilled in the center; one of the faces of the half shells, the inner face, carries two parallel splines, equispaced from the center, covering the entire length of the half shells and having a section suitable for copying the side surface of the beams of the rods when assembling the two facing half shells on them; the horizontal elements carry drilled flanges for the coupling of the half shells; the connection of the half shells to the rods and of the horizontal members to the half shells is made by a through bolt through the holes.

Abstract: A display device having a front cartridge section against which objects can be stacked, one against the other, in a first line; first and second strips each wound about itself to define first and second coils with first and second axes; structure for connecting the strips to the front cartridge section so that the axes of the coils are transverse to the first line; and a rear cartridge section having first and second legs which are extendable at least partially through the first and second coils. By moving the rear cartridge section away from the front cartridge section in the first line with the first and second legs extended into the first and second coils, the legs cause the first and second coils to unwind, whereby a force is developed on the first and second strips tending to draw the front and rear cartridge sections towards each other so that an article to be displayed can be resiliently captured in a display position between the front and rear cartridge sections.

Abstract: A modular stackable shelf storage apparatus for stacking with other units with a top shelf providing a base for mounting a facsimile machine, wherein a body unit is adapted to be interlockably stacked together with the units to provide segregated shelf spaces for storing documents such as are produced by a facsimile machine, the body unit having a flat top surface, first and second sides and an open front to define an open space within the body unit including a centrally disposed hollow finger serving as a space divider and as a mounting device; whereby in stacking two or more units together a firm base mount is provided for a facsimile machine and a plurality of shelf storage spaces are provided for segregated storage of documents.

Abstract: A rack for storing elongated articles is formed of flexible nylon webbing and a number of clasp-like connectors. A main support strap bears the weight of all the stored items, which are individually secured to the main support strap by loops formed by joining the free ends of lengths of webbing, the opposite ends of which are affixed to the main support strap. The hanger straps of the present invention do not need to be connected to a wall, but instead can be suspended from any point on the ceiling. When not in use, the hanger straps can be rolled up into a compact pack for storage or shipment.

Abstract: A bicycle rack for securing a bicycle against theft and/or for transporting comprises a base support member, an elongated vertically extending post member secured at a lower end to said base member and extending upwardly therefrom to a top end above the crank axle of a bicycle, the post member being tubular for receiving a crank arm, with an inner slot in an inner wall extending from the top for receiving the crank axle, and an outer slot in an outer wall for receiving a pedal shaft for positioning the pedal outside the post when the crank is received therein, a cap for receiving a lock, and a coupling shaft extending from the base for mounting into a hitch socket on a vehicle.

Abstract: A bicycle stand for the reciprocal parking of bicycles consists of a vertically arranged spiral portion of circularly bent pipe or solid material. This spiral portion stands on the ground with its ends. The height of the spiral portion corresponds to the average height of the steering head pipe/handlebar shaft and seat support/upper portion rear seat stay areas of commercially available bicycles. A connecting brace (6) having angular pieces at the oppositely located arc-shaped portions of the spiral portion is provided in its lower area. The spiral portion is left-handed or right-handed. Fixed but detachable end pieces or spacer-connection pieces of an optional shape are attachable at the ends of the spiral portion.

Abstract: A scuba cylinder retention rack designed to be portable and keep the cylinders in an upright position during storage or when transported. The rack was designed for use in the bed of a pickup where a permanent mounting edge already exists, but can be used anywhere a similar edge or fixture is found or installed.The vertical tube from the headpiece fits inside the vertical tube of the base and meets the spring that is housed in the base tube. When the headpiece is forced downward, the spring is compressed and the unit can be placed under the edge of the pickup bed or similar fixture. As the downward pressure on the headpiece is released, the unit expands and the edge holder on the rear of the headpiece contacts the mounting fixture. The expansion force of the spring keeps the unit securely in place. The cylinders can then be positioned in the unit and secured with a rubber strap.