Abstract: The present device is a folded, printed product of the type often used in advertising. The product lies flat when closed, but when open or unfolded, a section of the product forms a three-dimensional box. The box section has a tongue extending above it, providing a particularly prominent section for displaying important information.

Abstract: A display frame for holding a magazine or a similar article to display the cover. The frame has a front and rear piece, the rear having a back and walls while the front has a bezel and walls. The walls telescope together and ratchets and pawls hold the set position. Removable tabs in the frame can be broken out or retained to position the magazine within the frame for the desired aesthetic appearance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved system whereby a business card can be immediately placed onto a card holding means which permits the card to be immediately stored in a card carrying means which can be carried in a coat pocket or purse and further upon return to one's office permits the business card to be immediately removed from the card carrying means and placed in a desk card retaining means such as a card file or rotary file without any need for physical alteration of the business card to transcription of the information from the business card to the filing card. In addition, the present invention further permits the business card to be removed from the desk card holder and placed in the carrying case for use when the individual is going to a meeting with that person, thereby eliminating the necessity of once again transcribing the information from the card in the desk card holder onto a piece of paper to be taken by the individual to the meeting.

Abstract: A display device for creating an illusion of a continuous flow of fluid to a receptacle having a limited fluid containing capacity is adapted to produce a wide variety of, and multiplicity of, different visual effects. The device includes a manifold mounted on a return line from the receptacle to a pump, and fluid from the pump is delivered to the manifold which includes a drain for directed the fluid down the outside of the return line. The device includes a plurality of receptacles and can include various valves and controls so that the receptacles can be operated in a pre-determined sequence.

Abstract: A display unit for point of sale advertising comprises a stationary object, such as a real or simulated flowering plant, mounted on a support, such as a flowerpot, and a flying object, such as a simulated butterfly, operated by driving apparatus so as to move in a randomly undulating and randomly reversible orbit around the plant, as would a real butterfly. The driving apparatus comprises an electric motor having a motor housing stationarily mounted on the flowerpot, a stator including a stationary field coil electrically energizable by alternating current mounted in the motor housing, and a rotor in the form of a bipolar permanent magnet rotatably mounted on an upright magnetizable metal shaft on the motor housing. The driving apparatus further comprises a thin resiliently flexible length of piano wire having its lower end mechanically connected to and rotatable by the permanent magnet rotor and having the simulated butterfly mechanically connected to its upper end.

Abstract: A modular illuminated display has individual symbol elements each with small electric ampules spaced apart therein and selectively mounted on a U-section rail so that terminals of the symbol elements can mechanically support them on the rail and effect electrical connection between conductors and the inner walls of the rail with the lamp ampules of the mounted symbol elements.

Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a front stack of superimposed sheets which have cut lines and openings which form horizontally extending strips on the sheets. These strips are interleaved with similarly formed strips in a rear stack of sheets. In the interleaved position, upper portions of the front most sheets in the front and rear stacks are visible and are advantageously pictureless. To display a picture, one of the sheets in each of the front and rear stacks is lifted to expose their upper portions which carry segments of the same picture.

Abstract: There is disclosed an edge-lit multiple image display device. The device utilizes a plurality of internal-reflecting-light sheets which are provided in a stacked array. Images are formed on the surfaces of the sheets with a coating of a material that changes the density on the internally reflecting surface of its respective sheet. A light source is provided to illuminate the edges of the stacked array of sheets, with a light shield that can be moved to selectively direct the light to one edge at a time of the edges of the sheets in the stack. As the light shield is moved to selectively and alternatingly illuminate the edges of selected sheets in the stacked array, the images displayed on each of the edge-lit plates becomes illuminated, appearing and then disappearing as the light source is applied and then removed from the edge of its respective plate. This can be used to provide an animated display.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a reinforced panel device which is useful in the display and furniture arts. The reinforced panel device consist of a base and a header. By placement of the header on the base the various panel sections which make up the base are locked into a plumar relationship with each other. the base section of the reinforced panel device comprises a plurality of panel sections which are pivotly connected to each other. The header may comprise a single panel section or a plurality of panel sections which are pivotly connected to each other. The header may be permanently or detachably attached to the base. In accordance with the preferred embodiment the header is attached to the base via a connector plug having a camming end and a hook end.

Abstract: A recoil diffuser (10) includes a plurality of weight elements (20, 22) and a plurality of plastic spring elements (30, 32, 40) fitted within a tube (12) to operate differentially upon being subjected to the forces of recoil as in a shotgun or the like. The end surfaces of the weight elements and of the plastic spring elements (see 24, 28) are shaped to optimize spring forces relative to displacement relative to overall size of the unit and mass of the weights.

Abstract: A mechanism including a thumb operated pivotable lever mounted on the side of an automatic piston grip to release the magazine; the lever including an inclined plane which engages a roller on the end of a magazine catch rod and causes the rod to slide inwardly of the handle grip portion to release the magazine; the magazine catch rod being spring biased to urge the roller outwardly toward the inclined plane of the lever.

Abstract: A firearm comprises a chamber member, which is separate from the barrel and defines a chamber and which in a firing block, which is fixed to the receiver, is reciprocable between a firing position and a loading position in a direction which is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the barrel. When the chamber member is in its loading position its chamber is freely accessible and at one end communicates through a loading opening of the firing block with the interior of a magazine holder and at the other end communicates through an ejection opening of the firing block with an ejection shaft. For the performance of the loading and unloading operation, a slider is provided, which is movable in the longitudinal direction of the barrel and carries a feeder, which is movable from a first end position, in which the feeder is disposed on that side of the magazine holder which is opposite to the firing block, past said magazine holder toward the firing block as far as into the loading opening of said block.

Abstract: A repeating rubber band pistol is shown which includes a frame having a barrel and a handle. A handle recess houses a rotary magazine. A plurality of bands can be stretched between a barrel notch and engagement points on the rotary magazine. A trigger element is mounted within the frame recess and allows controlled movement of the rotary magazine to selectively release rubber bands in single fire fashion with successive trigger pulls.

Abstract: An automatic device with interchangeable interface for the introduction of cartridges in the bifilar or monofilar magazines of automatic and semi-automatic arms, comprising a plate (1) with a cartridge-guide ledge (2), placed above a vertical track (3) for transferring said cartridges into a suitable seat (18) from which a piston (13) introduces the same, one by one, into an arm magazine by means for a movable pin (10) provided in such a way that it may bend at right angle.

Abstract: A brush for cleaning a clip receptacle of a gun is disclosed. The gun brush has a handle portion and a brush portion which is attached to the handle portion. The brush portion has a cross sectional shape that matches the cross sectional shape of the clip receptacle of the gun so that the brush portion can easily enter the clip receptacle of the gun and readily clean the clip receptacle.

Abstract: The shaft consists of zinc plated steel. A rubber clamp consisting of an O-ring is placed on the shaft by using finger pressure. A nylon washer is then placed on the shaft. The nylon spool with cut-glass beads therein is then placed on the shaft, followed by a nylon washer and a rubber O-ring clamp. A rubber end cap is then placed over the end of the shaft. To enable the device to have the weight distributed to the bottom of a 5-gallon pail for more stability, the shaft is longer at the bottom and is bent at a 130-degree angle and needs only to be placed into a 5-gallon pail for support. The sleeve mounted device has a shorter shaft and is bent at a 90-degree angle. A nylon sleeve is held in a vertical position by a two-hole clamp. The shaft of the device fits into the nylon sleeve and provides ease of swiveling the device from side to side. The device may be removed from the sleeve by lifting the shaft out of the sleeve.

Abstract: A device for stably supporting a conventional rod-like fishing rod holder. In a first embodiment, the device stably supports and adapts a conventional rod-like fishing rod holder to be of use on ice surfaces. In a second embodiment, the device adjustably and stably supports and adapts a conventional rod-like fishing rod holder to be of use on boat surfaces.

Abstract: An animal trap having two housings slideable relative to each other to trap an animal therein. Removal of the bait by the animal causes the inner housing to slide into the outer housing and seal the trap with the animal therein.

Abstract: An insect or vermin trap having a main housing and high voltage generating means within the housing. The generating means generates a voltage of sufficient magnitude for exterminating insects, vermin or the like entering the trap. One or more entries into the main housing when the electrodes are in that housing or into the separate housing if the electrodes are in a separate housing the the entries enabling insects or vermin to enter the trap. Two spaced electrodes either within the main housing or separate housing supplied with the voltage generated by the generating means for exterminating insects or the like which bridge the space between the electrodes. Control means is present for providing controlled alternation between an on period for which the electrodes are supplied with the high voltage and an off period for which the electrodes are not supplied with the voltage.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention there is provided an insect trap of the type which employs light and desirably odor to attract flying insects, especially common house flies. It comprises a light and tray-holding housing which is generally oblong in shape defined by bottom, upstanding side walls and a base member. This housing is open at the top and has its side walls provided with a pair of internal longitudinally extending mutually facing grooves. A mounting member is hinged to the base member, permitting the housing to swing approximately 180.degree. from an open position wherein the housing is located substantially in the plane of the base member to another position wherein the members are folded against each other. An insect attracting light is mounted within the housing and a tray carrying insect trapping material on its surface is removably carried in the grooves.

Abstract: A holder for Christmas trees which includes a container supported above ground level, legs to support the weight of the tree attached to the container, and holding members extending from the legs. The container is provided with sharpened points or a spike upon which the tree base rests, and can hold a reservoir of water. The legs are mounted to the container so that as the weight of the tree depresses the container, the legs spread on the floor and the holding members are forced to engage the tree trunk and hold it in place. Springs are provided at the point at which the legs are attached to the container so that the container may set above ground level at rest position with the holding members spread wide enough to accommodate various tree trunk sizes. Alternatively, a resilient stabilizing member integral with the legs and extending over the rim and into the container is provided which acts similarly to the springs of the first embodiment to hold the legs open prior to tree insertion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a porous product for cultivating plants, comprising a matrix of mineral fibres which can be moistened with water, by material present in said porous product having a greater water retaining capacity than said mineral fibres which form said matrix and which can be moistened with water, of which preferably said material consists of flakes having a greater water retaining capacity and are accommodated therein over the whole height or only a portion of the height, and comprises mineral fibres that can be moistened with water, the density of which is at least 20, preferably 30, or more preferably 40 kg/m.sup.3 greater than the density of the mineral fibre matrix, and further to a method for manufacturing such a porous product.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to guide structure in a piece of furniture having a group of sliding doors including first and second doors alternately disposed in a coplanar relation when in respective closed positions thereof. Each first door is slidably guided in a lateral direction by 2 first group of guide members via rigid connecting elements connected thereto and sliding elements in sliding engagement with the first group of guide members. Each of the second doors is not only slidably guided in the lateral direction by a second group of guide members but is forwardly shiftable in the piece of furniture via articulating parallelogram linkages connected thereto and sliding elements in sliding engagement with the second group of guide members. A third group of longitudinal guide members are disposed adjacent and extend parallel to the first and second groups of guide members.

Abstract: The coordinator has a pair of spaced-apart limbs pivotably mounted to a housing; one of the limbs functions to hold a door open, whereas the other limb is disclosed for impingement by another door and, as a consequence thereof, causes activation of the door coordinator, i.e., triggers a proper, sequential closing of the two doors, in which the inactive door proceeds to close, while the active door is held open. A carriage slidably mounted to the housing has a lobe which intrudes into the pivotable arc of one of the limbs to prevent that limb from allowing its door to close before the door, held open by the other limb, has closed. A blocking arm keeps the carriage in its lobe-intrusive position, and has a linkage with the other limb. Accordingly, as the other limb permits the closure of its door, the linkage moves the blocking arm to allow the second door to close.

Abstract: This is a window assembly with one sliding window, one fixed window and a rectangular framework made up of extruded framework members with the same cross-sectional profile except for small segments that are removed in the framework members along which the sliding windows slide. Three of these framework members support the fixed window pane along three edges. The sliding window has extruded peripheral members along its edges which have the same cross-sectional profile as one another except where small segments are removed in two of them to slidably interfit with the two framework members along which the sliding window slides. An additional peripheral member of this cross-section is part of the framework and supports the fixed window along its remaining edge. Springs inside the two framework members along which the sliding windows slide urge the sliding window to an open position.

Abstract: A belt weatherstrip adapted to engage an end flange of a vehicle for operative sealing between a glass window and a vehicle surface. The flange of the vehicle has an inner surface and an outer surface. The belt weatherstrip is expandable to accommodate adaptability to various vehicle surface contours by allowing expandability of the width of the weatherstrip.The belt weatherstrip includes an elongated core substrate which has an inner flange portion for abutting the inner surface of the flange and includes an outer flange portion and intermediate portion connecting the inner flange portion with the outer flange portion and a plurality of clips for securing the elongated core substrate to the end flange. An elastomeric sealing lip member is attached to the flange portion for allowing slideable sealing engagement between the flange and a glass pane.

Abstract: A door pull for a vehicle door assembly in the form of a rigid strap attached to the door frame and spanning a recess in the door frame. A interior trim panel covers the door pull and an opening in the trim panel adjacent to the door pull provides access for an occupant to reach into the recess behind the door pull to pull the door closed. A door latch release handle can be placed in the recess behind the door pull strap at one end of the recess which is operated by the occupant reaching into the recess and pulling the latch release handle to open the door. No additional trim pieces and attaching hardware are needed to surround the door pull.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a window panel adapted to be raised and lowered by a mechanism is mounted within an automobile door. The automobile door is of the type having a peripheral frame extending upwardly and toward the interior of the vehicle from the window line of the door. The peripheral frame is adapted for supporting the outer periphery of the window panel when the window is in a fully raised position. The apparatus includes a window panel receiving element which is placed along the bottom of the window and has a pair of opposed sides having a first end thereof adapted to be fixedly attached to the inside and outside surface of the window panel. The receiving element has a second end, connected to the first end by a flexible connecting portion. The second end has a pair of downwardly extending leg portions adapted to resiliently engage a window engagement element on the mechanism for raising and lowering the window panel, thereby coupling the window to the mechanism.

Abstract: A full-automatic multi-function workpiece finishing machine provides different types of operations that can be caused to occur in any sequence that meets the requirements for a particular type of workpieces to be surface-finished. The machine includes a series of individual operational or functional units which are controlled by a computer-based sequence controller. The sequences of the different types of operations may be identified by unique code numbers which are entered into the computer from the terminal keyboard or by reading them by any optical or other means.

Abstract: This invention relates to a super abrasive grinding tool element and grinding tools having the element, the element being formed by bonding, with a resin system adhesive, super abrasive grains of diamond or the like to a mesh base so that the openings of the mesh base are kept open. In the element, there is sufficient cutting edge projection, a sufficient amount of coolant can be supplied, clogging is unlikely to occur, and high cutting efficiency can be maintained for a long time.

Abstract: A cage for reconditioning builidng facades includes rear, bottom, top and side walls which form a partially enclosed region in which persons doing the reconditioning may be located. The top, bottom and side walls define an open front of the cage that is intended to be disposed closely adjacent to a facade to be reconditioned, and each of these walls includes an air flow slot that is oriented toward the facade and cooperates with an air blower to produce an air jet oriented in a direction substantially perpendicular to the facade to form an air curtain adjacent to and surrounding the open front of the cage.

Abstract: A method for the precision working of tooth flanks of hardened workpiece gears (W) utilizing a gear-shaped or rack-shaped tool (T) suited therefor, the tooth flanks (5) of which tool (T) having an abrasive surface, for example a CBN-coating. If such a tool carries out a feed movement relative to the workpiece to be machined, which feed movement is directed perpendicularly to the common normal, however, not in direction of the workpiece axis (4) (i.e. a diagonal feed), then it is important to choose the tool width (b.sub.

Abstract: A liner for a rain gutter and the like comprises a body of porous solid material which is installed in the gutter to form an upper barrier surface. The barrier surface has a plurality of undulations. Longitudinally extending projections at the side portions of the body function as sealing structures to seal the liner with the gutter side walls. The liner and gutter form a lower longitudinally extending liquid passageway. Liquid passes through the liner to the passageway while solid debris remains on the upstream of the side of the barrier surface.

Abstract: Described is a fastening element for sheathing and thermal insulation components (1) of hard foam material, in particular for the cladding concrete method of construction, which has a plate (6) which can be fixed to the hard foam material component (1) and is provided with extending fastening means (11). The plate (6) is desirably made from concrete and has a groove-and-tongue arrangement (7, 8) which co-operate with corresponding grooves (3) and tongues (4) on the component (1) so that the fastening elements (2) is fixed to the component (1) in such a manner as to be adjustable in respect of height.

Abstract: A truss connecting joint for a crane is disclosed in which the truss frame has parallel chord members each comprising two beams having I-shape cross-sections, a female ear having a pair of parallel spaced apart plates projecting from an end of one of the beams toward the other beam and a male ear including at least one plate extending from the other beam and positionable between the plates of the female ear. When the plate or plates of the male ear are positioned between the plates of the female ear, the two ears may be joined together by a member extending through the ears.The connecting joint may be positioned between two truss lace members which are perpendicular and affixed to two parallel chord members of the truss frame. Diagonal lace members are also affixed to the truss frame adjacent to the affixation location of the perpendicular lace members to the chord members.

Abstract: Ceiling panels, formed from metal rods welded together in a grid pattern, are easily installed in suspended subceilings of the type in which panels are supported on bottom flanges of a framework of inverted T-bar rails. In a lower layer of the panel, an array of spaced parallel rods is tied together across each end by an end rod to form a perimeter which fits within a cell opening of the inverted T-barsupport framework, while rods in an adjoining upper layer of the panel, oriented perpendicular to the rod array in the lower layer, are made to extend beyond the lower layer perimeter so as to support the panel, along two opposite panel edges, upon the upper side of bottom flanges of the support frame rails. The perimeter rods in the lower layer in combination with with the exposed portion of the support rail flanges produce the finished effect of a uniform border around each panel.

Abstract: A decorative, lightweight, sound absorbent, fire resistant, space-dividing wall panel for use in open office systems which includes a foamed in-place gypsum core surrounded by a metal frame and a uniform cover material covering the foam sides and substantial portion of the metal frame. The cover material is preferably a polyurethane-backed fabric and may include a relief design of a preselected geometric pattern therein.

Abstract: A space dividing wall panel system having a non-metallic edge cap which is channel shaped in cross section, including a bight and first and second depending leg portions. The edge cap is attached to an outer edge of a wall panel by a plurality of metallic spring clips which are fixed to the outer edge. Each spring clip includes first and second upstanding leg portions having flanged ends which define a plurality of spaced teeth. The dimension between the depending leg portions of the edge cap is less than the dimension between the teeth of the upstanding leg portions, such that the edge cap may be forced downwardly over the spring clips, causing the upstanding leg portions of each spring clip to flex inwardly such that the teeth non-destructively bite into the edge cap and resist dis-assembly.

Abstract: A componential system for assembling various interior building facade structures such as soffits and other decorative or functional installations feature a number of modular components extruded and molded from suitable poly-plastic material which can be snapped together, placed in position and afterwards finished in any desired manner, as by painting or papering. No drywalling or like work or other construction is necessary so that soffits, for instance, can be assembled and installed by the cabinet or other installer rather than by carpenters and drywallers, as is typical.

Abstract: A frame and muntin assembly for use in a window or with another thin panel for a building structure. In a window the frame has interconnected frame members extending along the periphery of the window pane and each having an elongated outwardly protruding segment located outside the periphery of the window pane and offset in front of it, an elongated blind groove between the outwardly protruding segment and the periphery of the window pane, and an elongated inwardly protruding segment offset behind the outwardly protruding segment and engaging the front of the window pane. Muntins extend across the front between different locations along the grooves and are attached to the frame members by fastener elements received in the grooves. The muntins are flush with the outwardly protruding segments of the frame members.

Abstract: A roofing tile has a platelike but sinuous body which includes an upwardly concave and downwardly convex valley part and an upwardly convex and downwardly concave ridge part, both of which are smoothly, continuously rounded. The valley part and ridge part are located on respective sides of the sinuous body and adjoin one another substantially at the center thereof. A support part located near a first end of the sinuous body projects downwardly from a bottom surface of the valley part and terminates at a downwardly facing bonding surface which is adapted for adhesive bonding directly to a roof. A sidewardly extending wall upstands from a top surface of the sinuous body at the first end thereof, and a sidewardly extending groove is formed in the bottom surface of the valley part adjacent a second end of the sinuous body. The groove is adapted to receive the upstanding wall of another identical roofing tile for adhesive bonding of the wall therein.

Abstract: An anchoring system for securing an elastomeric membrane to the upper surface of a roof has a rigid anchoring plate which has a planar bottom surface, apertures to facilitate securing the anchoring plate to the roof, and a pair of raised reinforced sidewalls to aid in interlocking the device. A spacing insert is provided which employs a pair of flanges, a pair of horizontal lips, and a central hinge to snap into the anchoring plate after the membrane has been laid out over the anchoring plates. A planar wedge is also provided which includes a lip to facilitate inserting the wedge into, and withdrawing the wedge from, the spacing insert. A special fastening device is provided to secure the anchoring system to the roof surface. When the components of the present anchoring system are fitted together, an elastomeric membrane may be substantially immobilized. The structure of the device is also easily disassembleable, as may become necessary in order to inspect or service the elastomeric membrane.

Abstract: A flange finisher particularly well adapted for attachment to a flange of a motor vehicle as a pair of side walls joined by a web portion to form a U-shaped channel. Extending from one side wall into the channel are a plurality of small ribs. Extending from the other side wall into the channel and in opposition to the small ribs is a long foot wall which carries a plurality of ridges.

Abstract: An improved rotatable flagpole arrangement for supporting a flag or banner includes an elongate pole with structure thereon for mounting a flag or banner, a lower stop surface attached to the pole and a novel bearing arrangement between the stop surface and a support surface which utilizes a pair of embossed washers. The pole may be formed of a flexible material such as PVC so that it curves away from the wind as it rotates relative to the support socket, which creates a novel, dynamic visual effect.

Abstract: An automatic lid dispensing and applicator arrangement for an automated drinkmaker machine. The lidding arrangement automatically separates lids from a stack of lids and applies the separated lids onto cups. A large supply of lids is maintained in a rotatable lid supply carousel. A lid shuttle is positioned adjacent the bottom of a lid dispenser, and is supported for linear translating and reciprocating movement between retracted and extended positions. The lid shuttle supports a lid engaging member designed to engage a first bottommost lid of the stack of lids and to retain the first bottommost lid in a first intermediate position in the lid shuttle while the lid shuttle is moved in translation to its extended position. The lid shuttle is then moved in translation to its retracted position, during which the first lid is moved within the lid shuttle to a second loaded position therein beneath a lid applicator supported by the lid shuttle.

Abstract: A tray for foodstuffs or the like having a continuous edge rim and a flexible cover placed over the top of the tray and sealed to the rim with an elongate continuous interlockable separate rib and groove profile on strips sealed to the surface of the cover wherein upstanding pull flanges above the rib and groove profiles may be pulled apart and the cover severed between the profiles for access to the contents so that the cover may be opened and closed.

Abstract: A recycling bag assembly is formed from a series of plastic bags similar to trash or garbage bags temporarily secured together by heat tacking or otherwise. The individual bags are usually color coded to facilitate identification of the solid waste material that is to be collected in them for collection and transport to a disposal facility. A method of widespread regular controlled distribution of the bag assemblies is also provided by inserting or otherwise combining the bag assemblies with newspapers prior to delivery of such papers and subsequent delivery of the bag assemblies with such papers.

Abstract: A vacuum package is made of flexible laminate capable of being stored as roll stock. The laminate comprises laminated inner and outer layers providing desired mechanical properties, secured together at patterned areas to facilitate the passage of gas between the layers, and is provided with a hand peelable sealing strip at an area which, when the laminate is formed into a bag and the mouth sealed, extends around the periphery of the mouth of the package. When the laminate is formed into a bag, the application of vacuum to the interior of the bag results in the inner layer conforming to the contours of the contents, while ambient air between the layers enables the outer layer to maintain a desirable and aesthetically pleasing smooth surface texture.

Abstract: A packaging system includes an outer bag having an inner bag suspended therein to define an expandable chamber between the bags and one either side of the inner bag. When the chamber is charged with a filler medium, such as pressurized air, the outer bag will inflate to suspend the inner bag at a fixed position therein. The inner bag defines a pocket adapted to receive and retain an article, prepackaged therein.

Abstract: A system for packing containers into trays for transport and/or storage. First and second conveyor tracks are provided for transporting the containers and the trays, respectively, along substantially the same transport axis. The second track is disposed beneath the first track and is inclined upwardly so that the first and second tracks converge at a predetermined location adjacent to the downstream end of the first track. The inclined portion of the second track includes a flexible spring member, which cooperates with a guide member positioned on an undersurface of the first track to position each tray as it moves along the inclined portion of the second track so that the leading end of each tray clears the downstream end of the first track. Positioned downstream of the first and second tracks is a support member for journally supporting at least a portion of each tray as the containers are being packed into that particular tray.