Abstract: A portable hat supporting device is disclosed for displaying soft wool hats and providing a support for a soft hat which does not distort the hat. The device is suitable for home use and for display in stores. The device comprises a frame having at least one suspension means adapted to support the frame, the frame including at least one member extending downwards from the suspension means terminating at a horizontal cross bar, hat support means extending up from the cross bar, the hat support means having a curved profile and adapted to support a soft hat below the suspension member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an overhead trolley switching system which is operative in both manual and automatic modes. The switching system is particularly suited for the storage of overhead trolleys and includes a secondary rail spaced from the main rail along with a switching rail adapted to divert one wheel assembly from the main rail. The trolleys can, if desired, be stored in a diagonal position.