Abstract: An organizing device for sorting and mating members of a plurality of members, the mated members forming a matched set. A panel has a plurality of spaced-apart openings which are in a series of horizontal rows and staggered vertical columns. The inner surface of each opening is formed to receive and retain a member of the pair which is manually inserted into the opening. The panel is supported in a substantially upright position. A method of using the device is disclosed.

Abstract: A combination wafer carrier and basket-like storage device that includes insertable and removable plates for adjustment of capacity, as well as insertable and removable basket-like sleeves for adaptation to various-sized wafers.

Abstract: A device for attaching long objects, in particular bars, includes an element for attaching bars together and a tongue having hook means. The element for attaching the bars together includes four identical arms assembled in pairs at the ends of a central region. The hook means is an eyelet.

Abstract: A wire storage basket is provided with a removable accessory for supporting a calf-height boot or pair of boots for storage in a position where the interior of the boot will be able to dry more rapidly in the event that it has been exposed to moisture during use by the worker; the accessory boot holder is provided with a hook for attachment to the exterior rim of the basket container and it includes a projecting arm for engaging the exterior calf portion of the boot to hold the boot in position particularly during the raising and lowering of the basket container from an access position to a storage position in a locker room.

Abstract: A movable aisle rack system is provided for storing hanging garments which includes a plurality of laterally movable racks. The movable racks have longitudinally extending garment supports and enclosures for protecting the garments. The enclosures have uprights and shelves supported by shelf supports attached to the uprights. The garment supports longitudinally extend between the uprights to hang and remove the garments through open lateral sides of the enclosure. In a partially closed configuration the garment supports are inverted shelf supports located at the open lateral sides such that the garments partially extend out of the open lateral sides of the enclosure. Base extensions of the movable racks laterally extend beyond the garments to prevent contact of the garments laterally extending out of the enclosures with an adjacent rack.

Abstract: A ball preferably configured to resemble a sports ball such as a golf ball has a lightweight shell with a relatively heavy mass anchored eccentrically to the inside of the shell to establish a serious non-spherically-symmetric weight distribution. The ball preferably comes with a sloped platform-defining stand, with both the stand and the ball having frictional surfaces so that the ball will rest on the surface without sliding and will not roll down due to the stability established by the eccentric weight. The ball thus stably seated on a sloped plane has an intriguing, unnatural appearance that captures the attention of onlookers.

Abstract: A biasing device for use in a pegboard merchandise display in which items of merchandise are suspended along a hook of the display includes a strip of resilient synthetic polymeric material forming a bow between the pegboard and the items of merchandise suspended along the hook, mounting tabs captured between the pegboard and the hook to secure the strip in place, and a pusher pad for pushing against the rearwardmost suspended item to maintain the forwardmost suspended item at a dispensing location at the forward end of the hook.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a free standing (unattached) sheet metal shelf, requiring no tools to install instantly and combinations containing same. The sheet metal shelf is free standing because it is not attached to anything. It has a pair of depending support side leg portions terminating in arcuate bottom surfaces, which permit the sheet metal bathroom shelf to be self adjusting in a position so that its back portion rests against the bathroom wall and is aligned in relation therewith.A method of forming this sheet metal shelf is also disclosed and described along with the combination of a magnet and aesthetically pleasing, e.g., wooden, top shelf secured on its bottom surface to the top of the sheet metal shelf and on its upper surface secured to the lower surface of the decorative, aesthetically pleasing, top shelf. The structure and method of assembling the various surfaces to permit an aesthetically pleasing, wooden upper surface is likewise illustrated and disclosed.

Abstract: A product display system provides for ease of product facing in conjunction with or as a part of store shelving. The product support surface is coupled to a moveable push member and/or a moveable pull stick. When products are to be faced, the pull stick is drawn forward carrying any push member forward and repositioning a row of products preferably adjacent to the forward edge of the shelf.

Abstract: A music stand comprising a folding base having a clamp, a two-part vertical post, a music desk support attached to the two-part vertical post by a clamp, and a music desk attached to the music desk support.

Abstract: A remote control wand (10) having an inclined top surface (36) and an ergonomic shape to fit a user's hand is provided. The remote control units (50) may be detachably coupled to the top surface (36) of the wand (10). The remote control units (50) may be positioned side-by-side near either or both ends of the wand (10).

Abstract: Ball cap display and storage rack assembly comprising vertical members with lateral cross members formed to cooperate with ball cap capture arms rotatably snapped onto the cross members. The cap capture arm can accept the crown button of a ball cap whose rearward head cover portion has been collapsed forward towards the cap visor into the front head cover portion. The cap capture arm can then be rotated downward to capture the cap, via its crown button, between the capture arm and the cross member. A plurality of caps may be stored limited only by the area covered by the rack assembly. By suitably shaping and positioning the cross members during fabrication, a uniform and attractive display of the stored ball caps is achieved. The design of the cross members and the capture arm is such that the ball caps are presented much as they appear when worn thus logos and lettering on the visor and head cover portions are easily visualized.

Abstract: An anchor for securing wire shelving and the like to a wall is provided, the anchor comprises:a spool-like head comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and an intermediate semi-circular arcuate groove extending about the entire circumference of the head, such that a portion of the wire shelving may be secured in the groove, and a means for securing the head to a wall structure.A shelving system employing this anchor is also provided, as well as a support plate/fastener combination for use in this shelving system. The support plate employs a semi-circular aperture which provides additional securing of the fastener.

Abstract: A product merchandising system is provided which is particularly useful for supporting and displaying baseball and/or softball gloves and mitts. The merchandising system includes an upright store fixture and at least one hanger arm coupled with the upright store fixture. The hanger arm has (i) a gravity slide portion extending forwardly and angularly downward from a location on the front side of the upright store fixture, (ii) a stop member disposed on the gravity slide portion near the lower end thereof, (iii) a front portion extending forwardly from the lower end of the gravity slide portion, and (iv) a support device at the forward end of the front portion. At least one product/clip combination is suspended from the hanger arm. The product/clip combination comprises a product (e.g., a baseball or softball glove or mitt) and a clip releasably engaging a predetermined portion of the product.

Abstract: A collapsible container holder that can be used to hold a variety of containers, and can be used during physical activities such as walking, jogging or hiking. The container holder includes a vertical member which is folded along its width to form two legs of a J-shape and has a plurality of loops along the length of the vertical member which are positioned so as to align one loop to another with one loop positioned on the main leg and the other loop positioned on the reentrant leg of the J-shaped vertical member; a plurality of horizontal members which are inserted into the loops in the vertical member with the ends of the horizontal members juxtaposed by adjustable hook and loop fastening means to form a round shaped pouch for holding the container; and a separate loop at the top of the vertical member to allow for external support.

Abstract: A rack for supporting recording media adjacent to a wall surface is provided. The inventive device includes a first vertical member and a second vertical member securable to a wall surface. A plurality of shelf assemblies extend between the vertical assemblies for receiving and supporting recording media relative to the wall surface. Adjustment assemblies couple each of the shelf assemblies to the vertical members and permit angular adjustment of the shelf assembly about a horizontal axis extending orthogonally through the vertical members so as to position an upper rear corner of the recording media against the wall surface to which the device is attached.

Abstract: A clip for securing a wire harness to a vehicle panel. The clip comprises a tower having a flange for embracing the harness and a hollow cylindrical member extending downwardly from the flange for insertion through an aperture in the harness. Retention legs extend through the cylindrical member and a lever base integral with the flange pivotally supports an operating lever. A piston is positioned slidably between the legs and the legs and piston are connected to the lever via an eccentric mechanism. In operation, the legs are inserted through an aperture in the vehicle panel and the operating lever is pivoted. The eccentric mechanism drives the piston downwardly relative to the legs to separate the legs and cause them to move outwardly into engagement with the aperture in the vehicle panel.

Abstract: A saddle rack usable in a portable mode includes a framework of elongated tubular elements presenting a top member having hanger elements engageable with various available structures such as fence rail and the like and from which is suspended one or more hanger arms each in turn joined at its lower end to a saddle support arm provided with a top cover of curved configuration adapted to nest within the longitudinal groove existing beneath saddle seats. Optimum compactibility is achieved during collapsing of the rack through pivot assemblies joining the top member, hanger arm and saddle support arm together and whereupon the saddle support arm is foldable in an upward plane normal to a vertical plane passing through the top member, following which the combined saddle support arm and hanger member are in turn are pivoted together to a line parallel and juxtaposed the top member. One or more hooks depending from the top member provide hanger elements for receiving associated equestrian accouterments.

Abstract: The primary part of the rack is a beam having an essentially H shaped cross section having two sides and a web interconnecting them. A length of bungee cord is threaded through a series of holes in the web to provide a series of exposed, end to end lengths of the cord, each length being usable to retain a stored object against the edges of the sides of the beam. In one embodiment of the invention pins may be inserted in holes across the beam to provide spans of cord shorter than the distance between holes. In an alternate embodiment clips engage the cord and are attachable to the web at any of a plurality of openings. The pattern of the installation of the cord is such that the length of cord serving each exposed length is approximately 3 times the exposed length.

Abstract: A toothbrush holder comprises a generally planar support plate having at least one L-shaped slot formed at the periphery thereof, the L-shaped slot has a necked portion for retaining the toothbrush. The L-shaped slot may have a major axis and a minor axis. The minor axis of the L-shaped slot may intersect the periphery of the support plate. The necked portion may be provided at a position on the major axis of the L-shaped slot, positioned approximately halfway along the major axis of the L-shaped slot. In a second embodiment of the present invention, the L-shaped slot may be provided with a countersunk or counterbored portion provided along the major axis of the L-shaped slot to retain a toothbrush. The countersunk or counterbored portion may be provided at an end of the L-shaped slot furthest from the minor axis. In a third embodiment of the present invention, a milled portion may be provided along the major axis of the L-shaped slot to retain a toothbrush.