Abstract: An improved fastener (10) is provided for releasably coupling a side panel member (16) having opposing internal and external surfaces (26 and 28) to a display panel member (18). The improved fastener (10) may be inserted into through openings (24) in side panel members (16) from internal a display system (14) or external thereto. Improved fastener (10) is formed in generally one-piece molded formation and includes a base portion (30), a fastener central portion (32), and a pair of longitudinally extending upper and lower arm members (34 and 36) respectively. The improved fastener (10) includes a chamfered surface (40) for the base portion (30) as well as a chamfered lower section (44) for the central portion (32) which allows insert of improved fastener (10) in a reversible longitudinal direction (12) when taken with respect to the side panel member (16).

Abstract: A twin sheet pallet comprising a lower sheet having a substantially continuous downwardly opening U-shaped groove extending around its periphery for stacking receipt of the upper edge portion of the sleeve of a lower container, and an upper sheet having a substantially continuous upwardly opening U-shaped groove extending around its periphery for stacking receipt of an upper container sleeve which at least portions of the peripheral undersurface of the upper sheet underlying the upwardly opening groove bonded to at least portions of the peripheral upper surface of the lower sheet overlying the downwardly opening groove to form a unitary twin sheet pallet. The upwardly opening groove in the upper sheet is stepped upwardly at circumferentially spaced locations about that groove and an opening is provided in the outer wall of the upper sheet in alignment with each upward step to allow passage of the forks of a forklift truck.

Abstract: A tiltable and height- adjustable seat for a vehicle with three doors, said seat comprising two front racks, two rear racks, two front pinions cooperating with the front racks, two rear pinions cooperating with the rear racks, two cross-rods respectively fastening the two front pinions and the two rear pinions and supporting the sitting portion and an actuating knob connected angularly to one at least of the pairs of pinions. The tilting axle of the seat is rigidly connected to the base and to the backrest, the front racks are mounted pivotably around an axle joined rigidly to the base, the rear axles are fast to the backrest and the axle of the two front pinions is joined to the axle of the two rear pinions by a rigid cross-piece.

Abstract: The pallet of the invention includes a load deck supported on pallet feet or spacers. The spacers of the invention are metal sleeves, each with a serrated upper edge, the entire length of which is pressed into the wooden load deck to substantially the entire depth of the serrations. The serrations may be alternately set in opposite directions, and function to prevent turning and lateral movements of the spacers in relation to the load deck. The spacers are each retained against the load deck by at least two fastening means, which may be shaped like nails. The lower edge of each spacer may also be serrated for connecting to a skid to which the fastening means are also attached.

Abstract: A hood device for coupling cars comprises a first hood component having one end secured to one of a pair of car bodies to be coupled with each other and a second hood component having one end secured to the other car body and the other end adapted to be coupled with the other end of the first hood component, each of the hood components having side wall panels provided on both side portions thereof. Each side wall panels includes a fixed side wall panel having one end secured to the other end of the associated hood component, and a movable side wall panel having one end mounted on the associated car body and adapted to be turnable about a substantially vertical axis and the other end resiliently urged such as to be directed to the inner surface of the adjacent fixed side wall panel.

Abstract: A refrigerator food storage compartment having a shelf assembly, including a pair of vertically extending laterally spaced rail members. A shelf is supported on a pair of horizontally extending arm members which are positioned on the rail members. Carried on the shelf assembly is a secondary food storage arrangement supporting a plurality of containers. The arm members include confronting grooves arranged below the shelf. Slidably arranged in the grooves is a container supporting frame which includes pairs of confronting flanges supporting the containers. Forward travel of the container supporting frame relative to the shelf assembly provides access to the containers. The front portion of the frame includes a front opening through which the containers may be removed while the container supporting frame remains positoned below the shelf.

Abstract: A mounting socket installed in a compartment having spaced apart side walls with socket muonting holes and the side walls are spaced apart a greater distance at the front of the compartment relative to the back of the compartment. The socket is adapted to receive a horizontally extending support device and has a body with a first open end, a closed second end and an intermediate section therebetween. The body has an internal cavity extending along its central axis from the first end to the second end. The cavity has a horizontally oriented first portion adapted to receive a horizontally extending support device and has a first stop located in the intermediate section and a horizontally oriented second portion adapted to receive the horizontally extending support device and has a second stop located in the intermediate section with the second stop being spaced from the open end a distance less than the first stop.

Abstract: A multi-mode child restraint system is disclosed, comprising a seat and a bolster adapted to receive and releasably engage the seat. The seat provides a seating unit and means for propping the seating unit rearwardly, such propping means being mounted within the seat of the seating unit. The restraint seat, either with or without the bolster, is adapted to be secured to a motor vehicle seat by a seat belt associated with such motor vehicle seat.

Abstract: A cantilevered drawer slide arrangement for supporting drawers where the slide hardware is entirely hidden inside the drawer cabinet. A pair of individual tracks are mounted on each side of the cabinet inside the front face. A square bracket having roller wheels fits on each side of the rear of the drawer. The forward wheel is behind the rear third of the drawer. The wheels ride in the tracks on each side and are kept in the cabinet by track stops. An adjustable drawer alignment screw on each side of the drawer between the drawer and the drawer cabinet provides a means to minimize the drawer side movement when the drawer is extended.

Abstract: Device consisting of a safety bar (2) preventing the simultaneous opening of a plurality of drawers (A, B, C), said bar being free to slide between a bottom stop (D) and a top stop (E) in a slide guide (G) fixed against a side wall (100) of the cabinet (1), parallel to a vertical edge (101) bordering the face on which the drawers open. This bar carries pivots provided with rotating rollers (1A, 1B, 1B', 1C) judiciously distributed over its face directed towards the drawers, and cooperates with rails (120, 20, 30) fixed on a side face of each drawer, parallel to and near its bottom.

Abstract: An equipment stand, in particular for dental implements, which consists of a carrier possessing holders for the dental implements or instruments. A stand which extends in a vertical direction, concurrently forms the carrier possessing the implement holders, so as to thereby eliminate a separate component as a carrier in the form of a cross-bar, and consequently avoids a complex construction. Furthermore, through a superimposed arrangement of the implement holders there is afforded a good overview of the implements which are located in the holders.

Abstract: A multi-mode child restraint system is disclosed, comprising a seat and a bolster adapted to receive and releasably engage the seat. The seat provides a seating unit and an impact shield pivotably mounted to the seating unit. The impact shield is rotatable rearwardly to form a support stand for the seating unit in a reclined position. The restraint seat, either with or without the bolster is adapted to be secured to a motor vehicle seat by a seat belt associated with such motor vehicle seat.

Abstract: A modular storage system comprising an elongated base part having two spaced continuous channels extending generally parallel to one another longitudinally of the base part, and at least one upright member extendable transversely of the base part and including a pair of downwardly projecting lugs respectively engaged in the channels in the base part. The lugs are spaced apart in relation to the spacing of the channels to enable the lugs to be inserted into the channels with the upright member vertical and at an angle to the channels whereupon the upright member can be turned to a position tranverse of the base part to secure the lugs in the channels and the upright member on the base part.

Abstract: A computer monitor is provided with a chassis including a base, a rear support fixed to the base and extending vertically upwardly therefrom, and a front support connected to a cathode-ray tube. The front support and the cathode-ray tube are mounted above the base and spaced apart therefrom for pivotal movement of the front support and cathode-ray tube relative to the base and rear support about a pivot axis disposed at the upper front portion of the monitor. The monitor can be releasably maintained in any one of a plurality of angular positions. The monitor housing comprises a first section surrounding the base and rear support and a second section completely detached from the first section and surrounding the front support.

Abstract: An anti-theft assembly for fastening a radio receiver in a dashboard or the like of a motor vehicle. The assembly includes a housing placed in a space in the dashboard. The housing includes a door pivoted to a wall thereof for closing a front opening in the housing. A radio receiver body is positioned in the housing and is movable between a first position and a second position within the housing. A conection assembly connects the body and the door of the housing, to close the front opening when the radio receiver body is in the first position and to open the front opening when the radio receiver body is in the second position. An electric motor is secured to the radio receiver body and has a shaft connected with the housing and includes a cam for moving the radio receiver body from the first position to the second position. The assembly also includes a control means for actuating the electric motor.

Abstract: A vehicle seat with a mechanism in the back of the seat which provides support for the lumbar region of the back of the seat occupant, the mechanism being mechanically adjustable to vary the magnitude of the support provided the occupant's back. The mechanism is characterized by the fact that it provides two degrees of freedom to adapt the mechanism to a particular seat occupant thereby providing the desired user comfort. The mechanism consists of a support member mounted on linkage so that the support member is moveable in and out in a direction laterally of the seatback to provide one degree of freedom and is pivotally moveable about an axis extending transversely of the seatback to adapt the slope of the support to the slope of the occupant's back to thereby impart the second degree of freedom. The seatback suspension springs fasten to the lumbar linkage to prevent discontinuities in back support from developing at any position of the lumbar system.

Abstract: A reconfigurable workstation (10) is illustrated having video, keyboard, and hand operated motion controller capabilities. The workstation includes main side panels (12, 14) between which a primary work panel (A) is pivotally carried in a manner in which primary work panel (A) may be adjusted and set in a negatively declined or positively inclined position for proper forearm support while operating hand controllers (34, 36). A keyboard table (B) supports a keyboard (32) in such a manner that the keyboard (32) is set in a positively inclined position with respect to the negatively declined work panel (A). Declined forearm support surfaces (26, 28) are provided on either side of an alcove (24) accommodating a seated operator with forearms of the operator supported in a declined position for proper support and operation of the hand controllers (34, 36). A visual display unit (C) is inclined with respect to primary work panel (A) so that the operator seated at alcove (24) is properly positioned.

Abstract: A combination cooler-freezer or "refrigerator" includes a front door providing access to the refrigerated portions of its interior, and it also includes a side door providing access into the freezer portions of its interior. The size and placement of the freezer door provides an unusually large amount of access area into the freezer space, reduces its depth and thus increases the visibility of most of the items contained therein.

Abstract: The showcase structure comprises a base member, a lid member located substantially opposite the base member, and walls extending upwardly between the lid and base. The structure further comprises a frame, adapted for peripherally surrounding one of the walls, and having a pair of hydraulic cylinders associated therewith, for raising the wall surrounded by the frame.

Abstract: An adjustable vehicle seat belt anchor comprises an elongated rail member and a slide member slidably received by the rail member. The rail and slide members are of complementary cross sections, one being generally C-shaped with inturned and offset flanges along each side and the other being generally channel-shaped with out-turned and offset flanges along each edge. A spring-biased retaining pin is movable orthogonally to the direction of movement of the slide member into a selected hole in the rail member. A flange on the end of the pin forms a shoulder that can engage the back edge of the hole to prevent dislodgment of the pin under a high downward force. A deformable member positioned between the hole wall and the pin normally keeps the pin shoulder from engaging the hole edge but is deformed under a high force to permit such engagement.