Abstract: A lightable display device including a base, a handle including a light source for illuminating the display device, a rechargeable battery coupled to the light source for energizing the light source, and means for effecting the recharging of the rechargeable battery in a conventional electrical outlet, and means for removably securing the handle to the base.

Abstract: Storage and dispensing unit comprising, in combination, wall structure defining an enclosure having outer walls, holding structure for supporting one or more containers in generally exposed condition on the outer facing walls, the holding structure including a first generally horizontal surface connected to the outer wall and offset laterally therefrom to define a shelf, a second generally horizontal surface in opposed relation to and spaced vertically from the first surface, structure defining an aperture in the second surface, and guide structure connecting the second surface to the outer wall for movement relative to the first surface, the guide structure providing a confined path of movement so that the second surface is movable toward and away from the first surface, whereby a container placed on the first surface extends upward into the aperture when the second surface is in its lowermost position and the container is free of the aperture when the second surface is in its uppermost position.

Abstract: A tool or other device for grasping or supporting articles blown or formed in hand glass factories without checking or breaking them by thermal shock comprising a frame of round metal rod structure with beads side-by-side so as to engage and support the article out of contact with the rod.The glass engaging surfaces of the beads are shaped to provide a minimum area of contact between article and bead and the beads are preferably made of wood or solid carbonaceous material.

Abstract: A display rack is provided which includes a vertical pole and a plurality of display trays, each of the display trays including a central aperture therethrough such that the display trays can be stacked in vertical relation on the vertical pole. The display trays each include an upper tray portion having a plurality of sets of container supporting surfaces for supporting cylindrical containers therein in an attractive and readily accessible arrangement. The display trays also include a lower tray portion providing spacing means for maintaining the display trays in vertically spaced apart relationship.

Abstract: The specification discloses a hood for the gathering hole of a glass furnace which minimizes the escape of hot gases through the gathering hole while open for removal of glass from the furnace to reduce air pollution and otherwise improve personnel comfort.