Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for a folding display apparatus, and more particularly relates to a folding display apparatus that has a first base and a second base in a spaced apart relationship. The first base and second base include a bottom side panel, a left side panel, a right side panel, a back side panel, a right tab, and a left tab. The right tab and the left tab are selectively secured to the back side panel with tab fasteners. When constructed, the left side panel, right side panel, and back side panel of the first and second base of the folding display apparatus form a cavity therein for receiving panel filters for display on a shelf in a selectively secured arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention is a liquid filter that includes a removable filter cartridge that is easily accessible for quick, easy replacement, the filter being installed directly adjacent to or preferably in direct contact with the sink itself utilizing the opening originally intended for the spray attachment on the sink, or, where there is no opening for a spray attachment, by adding a small hole to access the liquid supply below the countertop, the filter being designed to sit entirely on top of the sink flange or countertop immediately adjacent to the sink and containing an integral faucet for dispensing filtered liquid, along with an integral actuator or switch to control the flow of filtered liquid.

Abstract: A disposable air filter for an HVAC system, especially a re-circulating system, having a first filter layer for removing larger particles and dust, and a second filter layer for removing small particles, especially reprievable particles. An expanded metal screen between layers is disclosed as a second embodiment.

Abstract: A two piece plastic support is provided for a plastic mailbox, which upon installation surrounds a support post mounted in the ground. The two pieces are substantially reverse images of one another with confronting post receiving channels on their inward sides. The channels are dimensioned to accommodate warped or slightly over size posts. Corresponding sides of the channels have protuberances, which stabilize the post within the channel. Abutting pockets in the inner and outer walls of each of the pieces aligned openings for fasteners.

Abstract: A two section water bottle designed so that bottom sections stack within one another and top sections stack within one another. The stacked top sections are stackable in an inverted position on the top of the stacked bottom sections for further saving in storage space. The bottom section has a truncated frusto-concial side wall and the top section is dome shaped. The interior cavities of the top and bottom sections, and their respective bottom and top openings are sufficiently large to permit hand washing and effective machine washing.

Abstract: A multiple component decorative medallion includes a decorative annular base plate adapted to receive decorative rings which are held in place by releasable detents. The base plate and the rings can be used individually as decorative medallions or selectively combined to produce a variety of ornamental images.

Abstract: A plastic bottle formed of two tethered parts having relatively large threaded open ends facilitating hand or machine washing of the unthreaded bottle parts thereby facilitating repeated reuse of the bottle. This two part plastic bottle reduces use of materials, such as petroleum used for producing plastic bottles, and reduces land fill. The bottle is suitable for refrigerator storage of various beverages as well as juices and smoothies.

Abstract: A faucet mounted filter device includes a horizontally disposed cylindrical part for housing a replaceable filter cartridge and a horizontally disposed arm part extending radially from the cylindrical part which has a connector on its upper side for releasable connection to a downwardly discharging water faucet. A window is provided in the cylindrical part through which the water filtration capacity gallonage is visible. A built in microprocessor with a counter delivers data to a read-out at the front end of the cylindrical part which displays the gallonage of water filtered by the filter cartridge. A sensor connected to the microprocessor senses flow of filter water and installation and removal of the cartridge causes the counter to start counting and to return to zero, respectively.

Abstract: A multiple component decorative medallion includes a decorative annular base plate adapted to receive decorative rings which are held in place by releasable detents. The base plate and the rings can be used individually as decorative medallions or selectively combined to produce a variety of ornamental images.

Abstract: A method of marketing complementary medallions optimizing customer selection and minimizing merchant inventory, stocking and display space requirements.

Abstract: A method of packaging merchandise items for shipment and display provides a box shaped merchandising container is formed including an enclosure with four quadrilateral sides and open top and a bottom closed by flaps. In preparation for shipment, the merchandise is loaded into an open bottom end of the container, opposite the end in which an information panel is installed, and then a removable cap is installed. The product information panel at a top corner of the enclosure is exposed when an enclosure cap is removed from that end of the enclosure. The information panel disposed at a corner of the rectangular open end of the enclosure is dimensioned to permit flat merchandise, such as home type air filters, to be withdrawn from the enclosure without destructive effect on the information panel when the closure cap is removed from the container.

Abstract: A newspaper box is designed so that is may be easily converted to a planter. Laterally confronting parallel recesses on the confronting sides of the side walls of the newspaper box near it open end are adapted to receive a snap in closure panel for converting the newspaper box to a planter.

Abstract: A plastic mailbox of modular construction includes a postal compartment and a newspaper compartment. The postal compartment includes a floor component which serves as a roof for a newspaper compartment positioned beneath the postal compartment. The postal compartment floor serves as an interconnecting member between the postal compartment and the newspaper compartment and is hidden from view by having its laterally opposite sides disposed in registering recesses formed in the side walls of the postal and newspaper compartments. A partial rear wall in the newspaper compartment serves as a stop for newspapers inserted into the open ended newspaper compartment.

Abstract: A mailbox is provided with a rain intercepting structure which includes a groove in a shoulder formed on the laterally opposite sides and the top of the mailbox door and a ridge on the inside of the mailbox doorway in juxtaposed registration with the groove. Moisture impacting the ridge is diverted to the groove and drains out its bottom ends, thus protecting the mail against rain damage.

Abstract: An elongated vertical plastic ground mount post for mailboxes is provided having an upper portion suitable for supporting a mailbox, as by insertion into a hollow support column of a plastic mailbox, and a lower portion with vertically spaced notches which serve to retain the post in place in the ground when earth is compacted against the lower portion.

Abstract: A mailbox is secured to a support by a tongue and groove connection. The support may be formed of two side by side pieces, which are maintained in assembly by the tongue and grove connection. The two pieces of the support may have mating protrusions and pockets preventing sideway displacement of the support pieces from one another.

Abstract: A plastic mailbox has a postal compartment mounted on top of a newspaper compartment which in turn is mounted on the top of a two piece upright plastic support. The laterally opposite side wall structures and arched top structure of the postal compartment and the laterally opposite side wall structures and the bottom structure of the newspaper compartment have inner and outer walls for strength. The postal compartment is strengthened by a pair of longitudinally extending rows of upward bulges or pockets in the arched ceiling segment of the inner wall of its arched top structure. The postal compartment and newspaper compartment are further strengthened by a forward projecting lip encircling forward end of the mailbox. A partial wall at the rear of the newspaper compartment serves as a newspaper stop and as a reinforcing structure.

Abstract: A signal is provided for a plastic mailbox which is pivotally secured to one of its side wall structures for raising from a lowered position to a releasably detented raised position. A frusto-conical shaft on the lower end of the signal engages a conical bore in a connected between laterally spaced inner and outer walls. A depression or pocket is provided on the inside of the side wall structure at the signal pivot for receiving a head of a fastener and a releasable detent is provided for releasably maintaining the signal in its raised position.