Abstract: A racking system exhibiting controlled compound movement is disclosed. The racking system includes a bracket adapted for engagement to a structural support and a translational tray assembly supported by the bracket for linear and rotational movement relative to the bracket. The system also includes a first dampening member associated with the translational tray assembly for dampening the linear movement of the translational tray assembly relative to the bracket and a second dampening member associated with the translational tray assembly for dampening the rotational movement of the translational tray assembly relative to the bracket. The first and second dampening members ensure smooth, controlled motion as the translational tray assembly is rotationally and linearly moved.

Abstract: An aesthetically and functionally improved shroud for covering a grinder device while improving the consumer shopping experience. The shroud is formed of a faceplate with a first opening for receiving and directing items, such as coffee beans, to be ground to a grinder device and a second opening positioned to allow a consumer to place a bag under the opening in order to collect the ground coffee from the grinder. A funnel device is used in connection with the first opening to assist in directing the items to be ground into the grinder.

Abstract: A merchandise display device for supporting a plurality of superposed articles defining a respective centrally positioned aperture. The device includes an elongated member having a distal end dimensioned and arranged for insertion into the aperture of each article, a securing assembly for securing the elongated member to the upright member of a gondola display or similar structure in an outwardly projecting manner, and an article blocking assembly disposed proximate the distal end of the elongated member. The blocking assembly includes a pivoting flap member defining a first portion insertable between first and second adjacent articles on the elongated member so as to permit removal of the first adjacent article and prevent removal of the second adjacent article.

Abstract: A portable refrigerated display case adapted to be positioned upon a shelf or other elevated support surface includes a main housing defining an enclosed display area for displaying beverages or other food products and an integral refrigeration system. In a first embodiment, the entire refrigeration system is self contained within the display housing. In a second embodiment, only the evaporator portion is disposed within the display housing, with the remainder of the refrigeration system being disposed within a remotely positionable housing and connected to the evaporator portion by a pair of flexible houses.

Abstract: A display cabinet for storing and displaying merchandise for sale to consumers is provided with one or more doors, each door being locked by a locking mechanism that can be released by a signal from a remotely located, hand-held RF transmitter operated by a store clerk or cashier. Visual and audible alarms are provided for alerting store personnel to forcible entry into the cabinet and for warning store personnel when the cabinet doors have been open for a time period in excess of a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A display for supporting merchandise includes a two-sided tray having a flat surface on one side and on the reverse side, a surface adapted to engage peg hooks. The tray is pivotably connected to a vertical support structure by means of a bracket that connects at one portion to the tray and at another portion to the support structure. In one position of the tray, the flat surface is horizontal and merchandise may be placed on top of the tray. In a second position of the tray, the tray is vertical with the hook engaging means exposed. Latching means maintains the tray in the vertical position when the hook engaging mode of use is desired. A plurality of trays are supported, one over the other on the support structure and each tray may be positioned individually in the horizontal or vertical position without regard to the orientation of any other tray.