Abstract: A basket, with no movable parts, for holding and displaying goods is provd with opposed bails at the upper end and support feet at the lower end, constructed and arranged to provide secure but separable stacking character by a separable interconnection of bails and feet of two similar baskets, wherein the basket construction effects resilient snap-together and locking of bails and feet to provide a stacking, or columnar, arrangement with great stability. Additional safety means to prevent inadvertent unstacking is provided by cooperating elements on the baskets. Two baskets may be nested, for reducing volume occupied by baskets when stored or shipped, by use of interfitting such baskets in an inverted and offset arrangement that is accommodated by slots defined adjacent basket corners.

Abstract: A mounting panel for technical instruments consisting of a number of smaller panel elements which are provided with instrument holes and which form a system of modules. The panel is provided with weakenings so that elements of the panel may be broken away for adapting the panel to the desired size. Weakenings are also provided in the panel which run between adjacent holes so that the middle portion between four or more of the holes may be knocked out to obtain a larger opening to fit larger instruments.

Abstract: A vertical storage rack for cards or the like comprises a casing means carried by the casing for forming a plurality of downwardly-extending pockets which overlap each other from front to back and have openings one above the other at the front of the rack and means for supporting the bottom edges of the cards in the pockets at levels which can be decided by the user either by adjusting the depths of the pockets or by inserting the cards against selected parts of the pocket. Preferably each pocket is formed of a sheet of flexible material the front edge of which is fixed and forms the bottom edge of the pocket opening and the rear edge of which is supported by adjusting means which can be operated to raise or lower the back of the pocket and thus adjust its depth. Vertical dividing members are movable between different positions along the pockets and divide the latter into individual pockets the width of which can be adjusted.

Abstract: A pencil-gripping device or holder which snaps into position about the handle of a telephone handset so that the pencil, or possibly ball point pen, is conveniently accessible for removal therefrom preparatory to use, but otherwise remains supported lengthwise of the handle in an uninterfering position during use of the telephone.

Abstract: A display rack has a tubular extension arm with a plurality of hangers extending transversely from it. A holder and a support bracket are secured by a flexible bands to an upright pole member. One end of the extension arm is seated in the holder and a support chain is attached to the outer end of the arm. The other end of the support chain is connected to the support chain bracket. Closure bars fit over the respective hangers to secure goods suspended therefrom.

Abstract: Subject apparatus includes at least one anchoring socket each being fixedly attached to the wall which is provided with a prepared hole for receiving same. A pin member having an oblong heat portion is included for each anchoring socket and is grippingly received therein whereby outward movement of the pin member is precluded. A platelike element is included for each anchoring socket and is fixedly attached to the back side of the picture frame. Subject apparatus may include a guide member for locating the optimum position of the platelike element on the back side of the picture frame. One embodiment of the pin member includes a plurality of angularly arranged barbs disposed along the length of the shaft portion allowing the pin member to be urged into the socket and to preclude subsequent withdrawal thereof. Another embodiment of the pin member includes male threads and the socket is threaded internally for threaded engagement therewith.

Abstract: A portable, multi-level knock-down frame structure for supporting a plurality of objects of varying shapes, sizes and weights in individual compartments. The materials for the structure may be selected to accommodate boats and store the same adjacent a body of water in a rust-inhibiting environment. The framework is made up of a plurality of interconnected members forming a box-like framework with vertical rows of spaced compartments. These members may be adjusted to vary the overall height of each compartment and may include means in each compartment for supporting the object to be stored, such as a boat, off of the structural members forming the framework structure and may also be adjustable with respect to the framework for accommodating objects, such as boats, of varying shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A protective shelf assembly which has a removable sheet-like shelf protector positioned over a shelf structure such as a wedge-shaped shelf installed on a supporting member. A lip of the shelf protector overhangs and abuts against a front edge of the shelf. A removable sheet-like shelf back protector is also provided which is positioned to lie against a shelf back member which is perpendicular to a rear edge of the shelf surface. As the shelf protectors become scratched, dented or otherwise damaged by products being displayed, the shelf protectors are discarded and replaced by new ones.

Abstract: A modular display device includes a base member, the upper part of which has a projection which extends into a center hole in the lowermost of a plurality of identical vertically stacked modular members, each of which has a plurality of radially extending arms, each of which includes parallel opposite side walls, each of which is joined at an upper part thereof, to the adjacent wall of the adjoining arm, with which it forms a dihedral angle, by means of a triangular shaped element, the free side of which has a notch. The notches receive tongue elements of the next upper modular member, thereby attaching one modular member to another. The assembly is finished off at the top with an upper member the lower part of which is provided with tongues to be coupled to the upper part of the uppermost modular member.

Abstract: An expandable wall hanger bracket system for mounting diverse articles including a wall mounted ring having a plurality of holes about its periphery receiving support hooks in selective ones of the holes. The ring includes at least a pair of spaced arcuate slots forming sections of a continuous circle for nesting registration with the rear surface of another one of the rings. The rings are locked together by hooks received through holes in the nested portions of the rings. More or less rings may be added to the system to expand or contract the system, as desired, in a designated space.

Abstract: A utility rack is constructed of transparent sheet plastic having solid sidewalls, an open bottom, and a flat top wall positioned on an angle. Compartments extend into the rack from the top wall generally perpendicularly to the top wall. The compartments have drainage openings in the lower-most corners thereof.At least one of the compartments is round for receiving round jars and the like. A wedge slot is formed in the side of the round compartment for receiving a wedge to hold round jars in this compartment immobile for screwing a closure member off of and onto it. A special compartment is formed in the rack for holding the wedge when it is not in use. Suction cups are included on the bottom of the rack to hold the rack to a support surface.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for releasably securing an external member to a tubular member having a resilient, curved clamp member with open ends. The curved clamp member extends for more than 180.degree. but less than 360.degree., having a diameter less than the diameter of the tubular member prior to mounting the curved clamp member to the tubular member. The curved clamp member further includes a mounting portion opposite the open ends for engaging an external member for holding the same securely to the tubular member.

Abstract: Display rack having tray supports which tilt from a horizontal transport position to an inclined display position and in which the movement of the racks from the first to the second position actuates a brake to lock the rack in place on the floor.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an assembling device for setting up metal structures, characterized on the one hand, by the fact that the uprights are built as box-type elements having a front plane portion adjacent to two deep mouldings, which themselves are next to the side walls, to which aforesaid mouldings are connected by a semitubular edge, aforesaid deep mouldings being provided with spaced elongated openings, and on the other hand, by the fact that the hooking elements, which are integral with the cross-members, are provided along their height with alternate parallel and perpendicular protrusions with respect to aforesaid front face of the upright, aforesaid perpendicular protrusions fitting into aforesaid openings provided in the bottom of the deep mouldings in the upright.

Abstract: The invention provides a combination of a post and an end connector for use in a rack system to support shelves and the like. The posts have first and second side ribs extending longitudinally and center portions extend between the side ribs. Each center portion defines longitudinally spaced slots and the side ribs are disposed symmetrically to either side of the center portions. The end connector has a channel shape adapted to fit snugly over a side rib of one of the posts. Coupling elements extend from the channel shape and each has a cantilever portion and a downward projection dependent from an end of the cantilever portion. The projection defines a rearward face inclined downwardly and rearwardly for engagement with a rearward side of the center portion of the post after engaging the coupling element in the post.

Abstract: A knockdown stand assembly for supporting a container or the like which is particularly adapted for use in a kit including a plurality of leg members, an intermediate retaining member for holding the leg members together at an intermediate point including openings for receiving the leg members, and an upper retaining member for holding the upper ends of the leg members together including openings for receiving the leg members, the leg members including locating sections for locating the intermediate retaining member and the upper retaining member relative to the leg members and releasable snap locks for locking the intermediate and upper retaining members in place. In kit form, the foregoing components are included with a container adapted to be supported by the knockdown stand assembly and a pedestal for providing an alternative means for supporting the container.

Abstract: An improved deflection-resistant rack designed to reduce the amount of deflection suffered by a rack because of weight being supported therewith. The rack strength achieved by this invention is the result of a design which utilizes each element of the improved rack as an integral member of its spaced double-bar construction. Frequently elements of the improved rack serve in multi-functional capacities within the improved rack design.

Abstract: A display system for displaying samples, for example, floor covering samples such as carpets and rugs. A perforated support board supports samples which are removably attached thereto by separable fasteners. Stand means may be provided to hold the support board. Samples may be shingled or displayed side-by-side, and the apertures in the support board are arranged so as to permit a variety of display patterns.

Abstract: A fixed fishing rod receiving member is provided with an opposed latch member swingably secured thereto. Spaced hookshaped extensions on the rod receiving member underlie the rods and spaced pins extending toward the rod receiving member and carried by the latch member overlie the rods. A block of resilient material is carried between the hooks and the pins to grasp and cushion the rods within the rack when closed. Lock means are provided to secure the rods in place within the device.

Abstract: Shown is a one-piece clip of resilient plastic material for supporting and dispensing a plurality of advertisement cards. The clip is adapted for use with an upright panel, such as pegboard, provided with a clip-engageable edge, and comprises a pair of downwardly extending legs which are connected by a loop portion pressing the legs against the opposite sides of the upright panel. The rear leg is longer than the front leg having a forwardly extending protrusion spaced from the free end of the front leg adapted to pierce the panel rear side. A projection in the shape of an arrow extends from the front leg arranged to hold and dispense said cards.