Abstract: The present invention provides a hutch having a pair of opposed sidewalls and a back wall and a shelf having a first planar surface extending between the sidewalls supported by four support panels each having a second planar surface transverse to the first planar surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hutch having a pair of opposed sidewalls and a back wall and a shelf having a first planar surface extending between the sidewalls supported by four support panels each having a second planar surface transverse to the first planar surface.

Abstract: A folding support device and methods for constructing and using the same are provided by the present invention. A foldable support member contains a series of hinge sections and support and stress limiting members. Construction is provided enabling the device to safely collapse and stow while traveling, but to unfold and provide a gripping tension on both a support member and a support device in a reliable manner. Force analysis is provided securing the item in an upright way via a force transfer generated by the supported weight itself.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a self-expanding, collapsible mechanism (e.g., for expanding an outer substrate or substrates of a display unit) and a display unit comprising at least one self-expanding, collapsible mechanism are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a self-expanding mechanism is load-bearing. In one embodiment, a display unit may be configured to have at least one load-bearing surface (e.g., supported by one or more load-bearing inserts).

Abstract: A foldable lap table including a first table leaf joined along a first hinge to a second table leaf, the first hinge folding in a first direction, and a third table leaf joined along a second hinge to a fourth table leaf, the second hinge being a linear extension of the first hinge and folding in a second direction opposite the first, wherein the third table leaf is further joined to the first table leaf along a third hinge and the fourth table leaf is further joined to the second table leaf along a fourth hinge such that the respective hinges and leaves are arranged to permit unison movement of the leaves when the lap table is folded and unfolded.

Abstract: A jacket structure for mounting to a display structure, the jacket structure comprising one or more panels having an inner side and an outer side with regards to the display structure, one or more members corresponding to columns of the display structure, one or more elements corresponding to a tray base of the display structure, the elements corresponding to a tray base of the display structure intersecting with the members corresponding to columns of the display structure, the intersection of the members corresponding to the column of the display structure and the elements corresponding to the tray base of the display structure forming a window through which a consumer can reach out to grab the product within the display structure, a horizontal flap in an upper side of the element corresponding to a tray base and a horizontal flap in a lower side of the element corresponding to a tray base, wherein the flaps are configured to form a locked tab structure when the jacket structure is in a mounted position, an

Abstract: A two-tiered, interlocking, knockdown, sturdy furniture article such as a table, stool or stand which is fabricated and assembled easily from sheet-like material. Two (2) table tops are fabricated by being cut from two (2) base members. The lower table top rests horizontally and is vertically supported by a supporting means within inside walls of the interlocked base members. The upper table top is vertically supported by upper table top receiving ends of the assembled base members. The disassembled primary components can be arranged in a compact orientation for storage or transportation. The disassembled lower table top fits flush within the base member it was cut from and the other base member and upper table top can be similarly flatly arranged and stacked on top.

Abstract: A point of purchase display structure (300) is described incorporating one or more shelves (132) for supporting items, wherein the display structure in a partially assembled configuration is a generally flat structure, and may be converted to a finished structure by movement of an inner slide (150) within an outer sleeve (100).

Abstract: A linkage comprised of at least four links is provided. Each of the links has a polygonal profile with each link having at least two hinged axes that do not intersect one another. Each link is connected to at least two other links by the non-intersecting axes such that the linkage can smoothly transform from an extended surface into a compact bundle. The linkage can be constructed into the form of a foldable chair, a foldable table or a foldable wall.

Abstract: A tray adapted for suspension from a railing edge includes a base panel having a pair of integral side panel tabs positioned on opposing sides of the base panel. An attachment panel, integral with a top portion of the base panel, is positioned between the pair of side panel tabs and folds along an attachment panel crease between a flat configuration and an angled configuration with respect to the base panel. The side panel tabs engage receiving slots located on the attachment panel to lock each tab in a fixed configuration for holding the attachment panel in an angled configuration to the base panel. A pair of generally J-shaped attachment tabs, integral with the attachment panel are positioned on opposing sides of a top portion of the attachment panel and fold along a crease between a flat configuration and a downwardly extending configuration from the attachment panel to form a hook adapted to engage a railing edge for suspending the tray therefrom.

Abstract: A shelf unit includes a back wall having first and second end sections. First and second side walls extend outwardly from and in general perpendicular relation to the end sections of the back wall. Each side wall includes at least one first slot. The back wall and first and second side walls are formed from a first board made of a corrugated material. At least one first shelf formed from a second board made of a corrugated material extends between the first and second side walls. The first shelf has opposing end sections which project through the first slot of each side wall for securing the first shelf to the first and second side walls without the need of associated fasteners. The first slot has the same shape as a cross-sectional shape of the first shelf.

Abstract: A flatnose-edge structural member (12), comprising a laminated body (54) of two opposing sheets (56, 58) defining major planar surfaces sandwiching a corrugated paperboard intermediate layer having opposing sides (66, 68), and one of the major surfaces defining a pair of V-shaped channels (70) having a common side edge (72) extending parallel to the opposing sides, with the laminated body (54) folded along a line defined by the common side edge medial the V-shaped channels, whereby the major planar surface opposing the surface having the channels defines a flatnose edge (14) opposing the aligned sides. A method of making a flatnose-edge structural member is disclosed.

Abstract: A bullnose-edge structural member (12), comprising a laminated body (54) of two opposing fiber board sheets (56, 58) defining major planar surfaces sandwiching a corrugated paperboard intermediate layer having opposing sides (66, 68), and one of the major surfaces defining a pair of spaced-apart channels (70) extending parallel to the opposing sides, with the laminated body (54) folded along a line medial the channels whereby the major planar surface opposing the surface having the channels defines a bullnose edge (14) opposing the aligned sides. A method of making a bullnose-edge structural member is disclosed.

Abstract: A module support for forming a unitary display preferably from containers having outwardly extending access panels. In particular, a common module support for creating an array from two or more container modules is provided. The module support may be advantageously utilized as a stand alone display for floor, shelf, and/or counter placement. The module support may also be hung on a wall or column using hanging elements, e.g., double-sided adhesives, hook and loop fastening elements, and hook and/or aperture elements.

Abstract: A collapsible shelf unit has a three-sided frame made of a single sheet of foldable material and separate shelves which are hinged to the sides and rear of the frame so that the shelf unit can be collapsed to a substantially flat state by folding the shelves up against the rear of the back and folding the sides inward.

Abstract: Shelves in a collapsible shelving structure are foldable about respective fold lines extending widthwise of respective shelves to load-bearing states.

Abstract: Shelves in a collapsible shelving structure are foldable about respective fold lines extending widthwise of respective shelves to load-bearing states.

Abstract: A collapsible shelf unit has a three-sided frame made of a single sheet of foldable material and separate shelves which are hinged to the sides and rear of the frame so that the shelf unit can be collapsed to a substantially flat state by folding the shelves up against the rear of the back and folding the sides inward.

Abstract: The display utility stand of the present invention is an aesthetically pleasing and durable collapsible portable display stand, which incorporates a minimal number of movable parts. The display utility stand may be adapted for supporting and stabilizing a wide variety of shapes, sizes and weights. The main panels are connected by a pair of top support supported by a left side support and a right side support which are also connected to the main panels. The left and right side supports are hinged at a horizontal median point of the respective by one or more hinge means at the inner ends of the left and right side panels. The top support is located superior to each of the side supports and folds upward as the first and second main panels are pressed together and the display stand is converted into a collapsed condition for easy and safe transfer or storage. There is provided an optional fixture for supporting various shapes as well as an optional door for storage beneath the stand upon erection.

Abstract: A foldable paperboard table includes two first paperboards each having two first slits on lower edge thereof and two second paperboards each having two second slits on a top edge thereof. The four paperboards are interconnected with each other by engaging the first slits with the second slits to become a base portion. A top having flaps is connected to a top of the base portion and each flap has a side slit so that the flaps are folded to let each side of the first paperboards and the second paperboards engage with the side slits of the flaps to secure the top.

Abstract: The present invention is a platform, or tabletop, that is useful for mounting and supporting items, such as scientific equipment and the like, wherein the overall mass of the platform may be varied as desired. The platform primarily consists of a rigid tabletop, and may include a supporting vibration isolation system. The platform, or tabletop, of this invention includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and an intervening side wall, that, together with the upper and lower surfaces, defines an interior cavity, or cavity enclosure. An intermediate surface partitions the interior cavity into two sections, a bottom section and a top section. The intermediate surface should seal the bottom section of the interior cavity thereby making the bottom section capable of containing fluids. This further ensures the platform is watertight and represents another material barrier to any vibrations between the upper surface and the main mass of the platform.

Abstract: A foldable furniture structure has a base which supports a load bearing sheet. The base is formed as a closed, foldable structure including two roughly parallel end sheets hingedly connected along corresponding edges by two sides, each of which is foldable along at least one intermediate vertical hinge. The base is thus foldable in a bellows-type motion between a closed state in which the two parallel end sheets are brought together with the sides folded between them, and an open state in which the two parallel end sheets are pulled apart. The load bearing sheet is hingedly attached to each of the upper edges of the two end sheets and has at least one intermediate hinge deployed parallel to the upper edges of end sheets. The dimension of load bearing sheet between the attachments to the upper edges of the end sheets is chosen to delimit a fully open configuration of the base such that the sides are opened to a bellows angle of no more than about 90.degree..

Abstract: A triangulated shelf display unit comprises first and second support columns including a plurality of receptacles for receipt of respective ends of shelving units. The shelves are formed by folding along crease lines a rectangular piece of cardboard stock. Once folded, the shelves include a pair of triangulated beams positioned beneath a major planar surface of the shelf and located along side edges thereof. The triangulated beams provide increased structural rigidity and loading support to the display unit.

Abstract: A display unit comprising a flame and a plurality of trays, which may be removably mounted thereon. The frame is constructed from a one-piece cardboard blank, and comprises a back panel, sides, a top and a bottom. The sides, top and bottom are foldable into a double-wall configuration for added strength and stability. The trays include anchors and anchoring tabs for securing the trays to the frame. The trays may be divided into a plurality of compartments and may include a single or multiple tiers.

Abstract: Assemblable display unit including integrated pallets. The display unit includes a tray configured to accommodate and receive goods and a plurality of integrated foot structures generally extending downwardly away from the periphery of the tray and supporting the tray. The foot structures are horizontally spaced from each other, defining at least one pallet aperture or channel sized to receive a loading finger. The size of the aperture varies depending upon the equipment to be used in lifting and transporting the display, whether it be a forklift, pallet jack or handcart. The display can be sized depending on the merchandise to be displayed, and thus the foot structures may define more than one opening to allow better ease of transport. The foot structures include only non-vertically-oriented raw edges to prevent water wicking.The display units is formed from blanks of a foldable sheet material, such as double-faced corrugated fiberboard.

Abstract: The present invention is a force resisting corrugated assembly, and can be constructed into a pallet or dunnage support made from corrugated paperboard that minimizes adverse environmental impact, occupies little space before it is configured, and effectively saves production, storage and transportation costs. The present corrugated paperboard assembly can be shipped and stored as either one or more die-cut and scored corrugated paperboard pieces, thereby eliminating excess volume, with the pieces being readily interconnectable to form a complete pallet or dunnage support assembly. Preferably, the paperboard of the present invention further has a low moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), excellent glueability and recyclability. The present invention incorporates a lower and upper frame member foldably constructed from corrugated paperboard blanks. Each frame member has ribs having locking slots.

Abstract: The device with supporting tray adapted for mounting on the steering wheel of a vehicle comprises:(a) a rigid panel with two parallel folding lines so as to divide the panel in three parts, namely a first central part, a second part with an opening and a third part, the opening being adapted for being moved downwards so that the wheel partly passes through the opening and so that edges of the opening are supported by the wheel, and(b) a link for linking the third part and the first part together so as to maintain the third part substantially horizontal.

Abstract: A mechanical fastening system is disclosed in which standard micro-optical elements are initially mounted on respective one-piece frames which in turn may be secured in position on a mounting plate. Each frame has a platform to which at least three legs are flexurally joined along respective hinge axes. In one embodiment, the legs include corresponding spherical segments for point-contact with the mounting plate. In another embodiment, the legs include corresponding foot portions connected by a ball-joint for three-degrees of rotational freedom. The one-piece frames may be efficiently manufactured by laser beam cutting or punching a steel sheet. The proposed fastening system enables uni- or multi-dimensional layouts to be created using automatic placing and fastening technologies.

Abstract: A collapsible point-of-purchase display apparatus articulable from a single unitary blank of foldable material, and upon articulation, positionable and free standing on a support surface, without formal assembly at the point of purchase location. The apparatus includes a frame and at least one shelf for the display of goods thereon. Furthermore, the apparatus is capable of being reversibly further articulated from its substantially upright, rigid three dimensional display configuration to a substantially flat, planar collapsed configuration for efficient shipment. The apparatus may further include a header board attached to the back panel of the apparatus to further promote and advertise the goods displayed.

Abstract: A display arrangement includes a support structure including a rear wall, and a pair of side walls jutting out of the rear wall substantially perpendicularly thereto and connected to it in a manner maintaining them in their respective positions relative to one another so that such walls together bound a confining space. At least one pair of supporting formations is integrally formed out of the side and rear walls, each of such formations including two segments one extending substantially perpendicularly to the rear wall and the other extending along one of the side and rear walls to hold the one segment in position. At least one tray bounding a space for containing items to be displayed in the display arrangement is supported in the confining space of the support structure on the one segment of each of the supporting formations.

Abstract: A multi-tier display rack is formed from a flat blank of sheet material. The sheet material includes four panels which create front, rear and opposed side walls of the display rack. In a preferred embodiment, one panel includes sections which are partially punched out to form shelves of the display rack. Each shelf includes a slot therethrough. Another panel includes locking tabs which are partially punched out and pushed through the slots to lock the shelves in place.

Abstract: A support structure for supporting a load comprises a core of connected strips including spacer strips of corrugated material and at least one bent strip having a plurality of laminated layers. The bent strip is disposed between opposing spacer strips and secured at bend surfaces along the bent strip. The bent strip and the opposing spacer strips have edge surfaces for supporting the load. The edge surfaces define a plane substantially perpendicular to the bend surfaces. The spacer strips and bent strips are preferably formed of material selected from plastic, paper, and metal. The opposing spacer strips may be substantially parallel, curved, or any combination of the two to provide a variety of desired shapes. The bent strip may be creased at substantially equal intervals to form bend surfaces along opposite sides of the bent strip. An adhesive is applied along the bend surfaces for securing the bent strip to opposing spacer strips and for holding the bent strip at a predetermined pitch angle.

Abstract: A table cover for covering a top surface and open side areas of a table. The inventive device includes a top cover web having opposed top cover longitudinal edges thereof placable over the top surface of an associated table structure. A first side drape web is coupled to a first edge of the top cover so as to hang downwardly therefrom to cover a first open side area of the table. A second side drape web is similarly coupled to a second edge of the top cover to hang downwardly therefrom to cover a second open side area of the table. The table cover is formed by a process resulting in an inherent placement of the table cover in a folded condition for rolling into a supply roll, whereby a suitable length of the table cover can be dispensed from the roll and cut to fit a particular length of the associated table. The table cover is preferably formed of contrastingly colored webs and may additionally include a valance extending along a juncture of the first side web and the top cover web.

Abstract: A collapsible portable support for providing an elevated working surface, and having right and left hand end walls, a pair of platform panels hinged to respective end walls at their outer ends, and hinged together at their inner ends, so as to swing between upwardly folded positions and generally horizontally extended positions, a first pair of right and left hand panel supports and a second pair of right and left hand panel supports, the panel supports being in interdigital relation with one another and hinges connecting respective first right and left panel supports on respective second right and left hand panel supports for folding towards and away from one another, and hinges connecting respective panel supports to respective end walls.

Abstract: A collapsible counter assembly conceals and is supported by one or more members forming a support surface. The counter assembly includes a counter top structure including a top panel and one or more ribs defining one or more inwardly directed corners, the ribs extending downwardly from a bottom side of the top panel. One or more side portions extend around and are fastenable to the ribs to form a wall surrounding one or more members forming a support surface. Vertical side edges of the one or more side portions are attached together in one or more lap seams, each lap seam having an exterior edge disposed vertically below the one or more inwardly directed corners, thereby hiding the exterior edge.

Abstract: An item of foldable furniture has a first blank for a top portion and one or more second blanks for pedestals. The top blank is rectangular in shape with a plurality of parallel scores such that the blank may be folded for storage and shipping. A first score midway along the length of the first blank such that the top of the furniture is folded along its longitudinal centerline and has second and third scores such that the item of furniture may be folded and inserted into a package for shipping. Each pedestal is constructed of a second blank which also has a plurality of longitudinal scores dividing the pedestal blank into sections. When the ends of the pedestal blank are joined, a pedestal is formed. A double score is provided between a first and a second of the sections of the pedestal such that the first and second sections can be folded around a third and fourth section in order that the pedestal may be folded for storage and shipping along with the top.

Abstract: A merchandise display device is disclosed which includes a vertically disposed rear wall having opposing side edges that are attached to a pair of opposing, vertically disposed side wall assemblies. Each side wall assembly includes an inner panel facing the display section of the device, an outer panel foldably connected to the inner panel and a spacer panel interposed between substantial portions of the inner and outer panels. The inner panels of the side wall assemblies include vertically spaced, cooperating openings to accommodate shelf support members associated with shelves installed in the device. The shelves are inclined to promote gravity feed of product to the front edges of the shelves. A preferred embodiment allows the degree of shelf inclination to be quickly adjusted. An optional bin insert may be used convert one or more shelves into a bin-like structure for holding individual packages of product.

Abstract: A folding table is disclosed for use as an auxiliary table for a child or an adult. It is comprised of three modules, each assembled from a blank of cardboard and easily placed in a flat state for storage or disposal. Each of the leg modules (11, 12) is channel shaped and defines an outwardly projecting tongue which is compatible with a passage of the channel shaped top module (10). A plurality of tear lines (34, 33, 32) is provided in the top module for selective adjustment of the width of the table by tearing off the outer part of the panel. A similar system of tear lines (51c, 51b, 51a) allows the tearing off of the sections of the leg modules to selectively adjust the height of the table to match, for instance, the height of a child seat in a car. The table may be provided with a utensil tray fixedly but releasably secured to the top module (10).

Abstract: A corrugated paperboard display stand includes base structure, vertical corner posts supported by the base structure, a plurality of shelves supported by the corner posts, a horizontal cross section of each of the corner posts being at least in part of arcuate configuration and being arranged to support the shelves.

Abstract: Moving side panels of a display stand toward each other causes shelf supports to automatically move individual shelves from shelf-up to shelf-down positions during erection of the stand from a collapsed to an erect state.