Abstract: A step stool includes an expandable tray assembly. The expandable tray assembly has a fixed tray panel and a movable tray panel coupled to the fixed tray unit for movement relative to the fixed tray unit. The movable tray panel is illustratively movable between a collapsed position, arranged above the fixed tray panel, and an expanded position, arranged adjacent to the fixed tray panel.

Abstract: A climate controlled display cabinet includes a frame. A stationary shelf is coupled to the frame. A plurality of operable shelves is coupled to at least one of the frame and the stationary shelf. The operable shelves are moveable between open and closed positions. A heat source is in thermal communication with the stationary shelf and the plurality of operable shelves. At least one temperature sensor monitors a temperature of an area proximate the stationary shelf and the plurality of operable shelves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display, a kit, and a method for displaying goods. The display has a compact and one or more built-up configurations. The display has shelves that can be supported by hingedly connected, slideably attached, and telescopic side walls. The kit has a display and an advertisement wall for the display. The method relates to the spacing of two shelves by means of two side walls by exerting a force on one of both shelves and hinging and sliding the side walls to a position in essence perpendicular to both shelves.

Abstract: A step stool includes an expandable tray assembly. The expandable tray assembly has a fixed tray panel and a movable tray panel coupled to the fixed tray unit for movement relative to the fixed tray unit. The movable tray panel is illustratively movable between a collapsed position, arranged above the fixed tray panel, and an expanded position, arranged adjacent to the fixed tray panel.

Abstract: Provided is a cantilever box including at least two trays, including a lowermost tray and an uppermost tray, interconnected therebetween by cantilever links pivotally secured to the trays, the trays are convertible at least between a stacked position, and an extended position; a first gripping portion, disposed at the uppermost tray, configured for being gripped by a user for converting the trays between their extended position and their stacked position; and a securing mechanism switchable between a locked state in which when the trays are at their extended position, the securing mechanism is configured for arresting a locking member, thereby locking the trays at their extended position; and an unlocked state in which the securing mechanism is disengaged from said locking member, thereby facilitating displacement of the trays from their extended position into their stacked position.

Abstract: A display unit including a plurality of shelves and at least one collapsible support element, wherein the display unit is configured to be moveable between a compact state in which the at least one support element is in a collapsed position, and at least one assembled state in which the plurality of shelves are assembled whereby each assembled shelf is separated by, and supported by the at least one support element in an extended position.

Abstract: Twist-fold containers include wires that are pivotally connected to channels formed in the containers. Using a twisting motion, the containers including the wires are collapsed. The collapsing, twisting motion is produced though the use of wires that are displaced in a plurality of locations along the circumference of the container. The wires include horizontal sections that are configured to be retained in the base or rim of the container in a manner that permits them to rotate to transition the container between expanded and collapsed positions.

Abstract: A travel case assembly has a travel case having a plurality of walls defining an enclosed storage space, and an organizer positioned inside the storage space. The organizer includes an enclosing netted fabric wall and netted fabric shelves that define at least one storage compartment, and a collapsible support system supporting and defining the netted fabric wall and netted fabric shelves so that (i) the compartments can be expanded when the shelves are separated from each other, and (ii) the shelves can be stacked into a compressed position.

Abstract: Luggage, including a central part formed two mechanically strong, mutually linked half-frames that support two trays defining the central space of the luggage. A connecting frame (40) is mounted between each half-frame and an associated tray and is fitted with a channel (41) within which the tray is affixed by appropriate fasteners. Using the same central parts and connecting frames, a plurality of diverse suitcases or briefcases may be implemented using other trays such as soft trays and.as a result manufacturing costs may be lowered.

Abstract: A collapsible artist's water color palette comprising a plurality of rectangular trays non-fixedly attached to one another such that simple manipulation into a stacked, compact configuration for transport, or alternatively, a side-by-side, planer, configuration for mixing may be accomplished. In the stacked configuration, an upper tray serves as a lid for the tray below and, thus, prevents spillage of wet, runny paints and contamination of individual paint receptacles. A lid is provided to cover the uppermost tray when in the stacked configuration, and doubles as an additional working surface when in the planer configuration. Moreover, the subject invention provides a unitary structure so arranged with its integral components that paint receptacles and mixing surfaces may remain in an upright position during use and manipulation from one configuration to another, thus further reducing the possibility of paint spillage and contamination.

Abstract: A four ply fold-up display and carrying case. The case has four plies which are hinged together. The outer plies are hinged at the bottom, and the inner plies are hinged both at the bottom and the top so that the case opens up in an accordion-like manner so that all four plies have an upwardly facing compartment.

Abstract: A supply carrier for removable insertion into a tool case includes a plurality of trays. The trays are generally identical in shape and dimensions. Each tray includes a generally rectangular base and an upstanding flange which includes at least a first side wall and a second side wall spaced from and generally parallel to the first side wall. The trays are connected by a pair of link members pivotally attached to the first side walls and a generally identical pair of link members pivotally attached to the second side walls. The trays are pivotable between a first position of vertical alignment, a second position of supported offset arrangement and a third position of supported horizontal alignment.

Abstract: A liquor trunk for storage of glasses and liquor bottles includes a body having a base, a pair of upwardly extending end walls, an upwardly extending front wall, an upwardly extending rear wall, an open top and a chamber therein. A cover member has a top, a pair of downwardly extending end walls, a downwardly extending front wall, a downwardly extending rear wall, an open base, and a chamber therein. A plurality of hinge elements join the cover to the base. A pair of elongated board elements are longitudinally disposed in the chamber of the cover, wherein the upper board element has a plurality of openings therethrough, wherein the glasses are insertable through the openings to rest on the lower board element. A mechanism is included for maintaining the glasses in position. A glass rack is longitudinally disposed in a forward portion of the chamber of the body. A bottle rack is disposed in the chamber of the body rearwardly of the glass rack.

Abstract: A container is disclosed for storing a plurality of elongated objects such as drill bits, screw taps and the like, including a body member, and a plurality of object-storing trays pivotally connected at one end with said body member for pivotal movement about a common pivot axis. The trays are automatically displaced from stacked retracted positions within the body member toward extended positions in which the other ends of the trays extend outwardly from the body member in accordance with the movement of a lid member that is pivotally connected with the body member.