Abstract: Adjustable depth merchandising crossbar systems and methods dispense retail products, the crossbar systems and methods having a fixed portion comprising a first outer mounting assembly, a second outer mounting assembly movably connected to the first outer mounting assembly, and upright mounting hooks provided at rear sides of the first outer mounting assembly and the second outer mounting assembly, wherein the upright mounting hooks are configured to be mountable to retail aisle uprights and a sliding portion comprising a first inner sliding assembly and a second inner sliding assembly movably connected to the first inner sliding assembly.

Abstract: Quick-load retail merchandising product pusher systems and methods dispense retail products, wherein the systems and methods have a fixed portion having a front end, a rear end located opposite with respect to the front end of the fixed portion, a top side and a bottom side located opposite with respect to the top side of the fixed portion. Further, the systems and methods have a movable track movably connected to the top side of the fixed portion, wherein the movable track has a front end, a rear end located opposite with respect to the front end of the movable track, a top side and a bottom side located opposite with respect to the top side of the movable track.

Abstract: An improved reel assembly comprised of two identically molded semi-circular core halves having a pair of reel flanges on each end thereof that requires no fasteners. The core halves and reel flanges are constructed and arranged to connect without the need for fasteners to form an improved reel assembly for receipt of a flexible hose. The halves include a plurality of radially extending cross-braces having a conical cross-section. On opposite ends of each half is included a pair of radially extending tubular members having a hollow body and conical cross-section. Each half has opposite reciprocating cross-braces that interlock, as well as opposite reciprocating tubular members that insert within each other to create a strong connection between the halves. The improved reel assembly creates a stronger reel core structure that resists crushing of the reel and separation between the reel halves from a pressurized hose wound thereon.

Abstract: The present invention describes a snow related removal device adapted for dual functionality. The device is designed to combine two distinct cold weather related tools into a single functioning snow shovel that can be easily converted from a tool that functions to remove snow from a surface to a tool that can chop and/or scrape ice.

Abstract: A storage unit having sidewalls and a lid hinged to a sidewall. A support device has one end mounted to the lid and one end received in a track recessed in a sidewall and operable to follow in a travel path defined by the track when the lid is raised and lowered. The track having a rest surface on which the end of the support device in the track can rest to support the lid in the open position. The storage unit can include a latch assembly associated with a sidewall and the lid to selectively secure the lid in a closed position.

Abstract: An improved reel assembly comprised of two identically molded semi-circular core halves having a pair of reel flanges on each end thereof that requires no fasteners. The core halves and reel flanges are constructed and arranged to connect without the need for fasteners to form an improved reel assembly for receipt of a flexible hose. The halves include a plurality of radially extending cross-braces having a conical cross-section. On opposite ends of each half is included a pair of radially extending tubular members having a hollow body and conical cross-section. Each half has opposite reciprocating cross-braces that interlock, as well as opposite reciprocating tubular members that insert within each other to create a strong connection between the halves. The improved reel assembly creates a stronger reel core structure that resists crushing of the reel and separation between the reel halves from a pressurized hose wound thereon.

Abstract: Systems and methods secure, store and/or dispense one or more retail items, and have at least one shelf and at least one product holder having a front portion, a back portion, a pusher paddle, at least one product stop ramp, and a level actuator. The systems and methods have a hinged front panel hinged, a blocker panel locatable in an engaged position or in an unengaged position, and at least one linkage connecting the front panel and the blocker panel, wherein the at least one portion of the level actuator is movable within the opening formed in the front panel to lift the associated forks above the stop ramp of the at least one product holder.

Abstract: An assembly includes a first plate member with a first generally planar abutting surface and a second plate member with a second generally planar abutting surface. The first abutting surface being generally planar and having a plurality of micro reservoirs for storing brazing material. The first abutting surface and the second abutting surface being positioned adjacent each other and being joined by brazing material from the plurality of micro reservoirs.

Abstract: A secure product dispensing apparatus and methods for securely storing and/or dispensing one or more retail items. The apparatus and methods have a front panel that is openable and closable and a linked blocker panel for blocking a rear portion of the apparatus when the front panel is located in an open position. A lever actuator manually activatable lifts a retail item from the rear portion to a front portion of the apparatus over a blocker ramp. A single retail item is removable from the apparatus while the front panel is located in the open position.

Abstract: A holder for displaying a generally stiffly flexible, thin advertising placard in association with a merchandising fixture exhibiting merchandise for sale, has an elongated shank, anchoring means at one end of said shank for detachable affixation to the fixture, and at the other end a three-dimensional head for reception of the placard. The head has at least one substantially linear slot extending across a portion of its periphery and inwardly into its interior, the slot having a thickness exceeding the thickness of the placard and a depth sufficient to receive a marginal portion of said placard.