Abstract: A modular display assembly includes a plurality of display tiles, a plurality of connecting plates connecting the plurality of display tiles and a support structure supporting the plurality of display tiles and the plurality of connecting plates. Each of the display tiles having magnets and mounting holes adjacent thereto in locations along a periphery thereof. Each of the connecting plates has a base and at least one post. Adjacent tiles are commonly connected to plates having at least two posts, the base of the connecting plate being magnetically connected to respective magnets of the adjacent tiles with the two posts extending into respective adjacent mounting holes. Some of the connecting plates engage the support structure, a first row of display tiles is connected thereto, additional connecting plates are connected to the first row of display tiles and a second row of display tiles is connected to the additional connecting plates.

Abstract: A modular seating system includes a plurality of side frames, seat back assemblies and seat bottom assemblies. Each of the side frames includes a base member configured to support the side frame on an underlying surface and an arm member extending upwardly from the base member. Each of the seat back assemblies and seat bottom assemblies are releasably connected between an adjacent pair of side frames. In use, the plurality of side frames are placed, freestanding, on an underlying surface. The plurality of seat back assemblies and seat bottom assemblies are then releasably connected therebetween to form a plurality of seats.

Abstract: A crate includes a base and an enclosure extending upwardly from the base defining a storage volume. A setback is defined around the enclosure such that a gap exists between corresponding sides of the base and the enclosure. The enclosure utilizes a lightweight, modular construction allowing the crate to be repeatedly assembled and disassembled for use and storage, and to allowing an enclosure storage volume to readily re-dimensioned as needed.

Abstract: A frame of rectangular configuration, constructed of structural components and usable in connection with modular furniture. Front and back frame components are interconnected by a pair of side components, and a locking bar member extends between the side components and is movable therealong while remaining essentially parallel to the back component. The locking bar member has a straight edge in alignment with and parallel to a straight edge of the back component, such that when the locking bar member is brought into a relatively close relation to the back component, the straight edges of the back component and the locking bar member can hold therebetween a backrest equipped with cleats in a secure, fixed position, without the need for screws, bolts, pins or other joinder elements.

Abstract: A frame of rectangular configuration, constructed of structural components and usable in connection with modular furniture. Front and back frame components are interconnected by a pair of side components, and a locking bar member extends between the side components and is movable therealong while remaining essentially parallel to the back component. The locking bar member has a straight edge in alignment with and parallel to a straight edge of the back component, such that when the locking bar member is brought into a relatively close relation to the back component, the straight edges of the back component and the locking bar member can hold therebetween a backrest equipped with cleats in a secure, fixed position, without the need for screws, bolts, pins or other joinder elements.

Abstract: A support arrangement for supporting a flexible, water-containing mold of intricate configuration in a tank having supporting sides and containing a chilled liquid, such that an item of crystal clear ice can be created in the flexible mold. The flexible mold has an upper, support portion and a lower, principal portion, and also has interior surfaces possessing a distinctive degree of roughness. The support arrangement involves elongate support means for operatively engaging the upper portion of the mold, with the elongate support means being of a length sufficient to span between the supporting sides of the tank such that the mold can be supported with a selected extent of the principal portion of the mold immersed below the surface of the chilled liquid. Circulation of the water in the mold is brought about so that the interior sides of the mold will be swept, thus preventing the formation of cloudy ice.