Abstract: A cuvette matrix tray, comprising a frame (1) and a plurality of strips (4) which are mounted to be borne by the carrying sides of said frame, on at least one carrying side (2,3) being formed inward projecting carrying shoulders (5), and on at least one end of the strip being provided a locking member (6) comprising an outward projecting limiting member (7) disposed to rest against the upper surface (8) of the carrying side, and at least one locking shoulder (9) which is disposed to be pressed in below the carrying shoulder and to rest against the underside thereof when the strip is pushed from above to be borne by the carrying sides.

Abstract: The desktop organizer includes a main tray for adhesively mounting to a top rear surface of the computer keyboard and a set of removable compartments for detachably mounting to a rear edge of the main tray. Each compartment is provided with a upper forward depending flange for engaging with an upper edge of the main tray. The compartments thus depend from the main tray along a rear surface of the keyboard. The compartments are arrangeable along the length of the main tray in a variety of different configurations. One or more of the compartments is sized for storing computer floppy disks. At least one of the compartments is sufficiently short such that, when positioned along the rear surface of the keyboard, it does not interfere with a keyboard cord extending outward from the rear of the keyboard. The provision of detachable and reconfigurable compartments allows the desktop organizer to be configured to avoid interference with access to disk drives of the computer.

Abstract: A tray for making cheese has a plate having upper and lower faces and a frame having walls having an inner surface connected to the plate about its periphery, thereby defining upper and lower tray portions. The frame has a slot positioned, respectively, adjacent each of the upper and lower plate faces for receiving a removable store which, upon insertion, is juxtaposed to a surface of the plate. Block molds may be positioned on the store, and a second tray may be placed above, so that the frame walls of the trays are in contact and so that the upper tray portion of the first tray and the lower tray portion of the second tray nest around the molds.

Abstract: A container for holding data-storage devices of different sizes, e.g. disks of various sizes, cartridges and cassettes. The container is provided with a plurality of trays, preferably identical to each other, which rest on the container bottom, each tray having a platform for receiving and holding data-storage devices Each tray can be turned either side up in the container, and each has support members which are of different heights on its opposite sides so that the platform is positioned higher or lower in the container depending on which way it is turned. The trays are placed in the container in an orientation selected to support the particular size of storage devices to be placed in them; for taller storage devices, the tray is preferably turned so its platform is lower, and vice versa when shorter storage devices are to be stored, whereby the tops of storage devices of different sizes can be made to lie at about the same height for convenient viewing and grasping.

Abstract: A division rack comprises one or more distributor housings, with each distributor housing having a cassette holder mounted for pivotable movement between a first position received in the housing and a second position extending horizontally out of the housing. Each cassette holder comprises a channel-shaped member having a plurality of guide webs forming compartments for receiving cassettes or cassette blocks, which guide webs extend obliquely relative to the axis of the holder so that the cassettes are stored in an oblique position when the holder is in its first, vertical position. The incoming cables to each of the cassettes are clamped in the housing and extend over an upper end of each of the holders to the individual cassettes or cassette blocks.

Abstract: An arrangement for storing e.g. optical fibers and/or optical fiber splices within a splice closure comprises a generally circular tray (1) or preferably a plurality of such trays (1) in a stack, the tray or trays being mounted at an angle inclined to the longitudinal axis of the splice closure. The trays are supported on respective fingers (12) which can be flexed to pivot themselves and their trays away from a tray which it is desired to remove, so that the desired tray can be slipped out of the stack.

Abstract: Alveolate container for the packaging of explosive primers includes a bottom half having a plurality of alveoli arranged in parallel rows. Each alveolus is configured for housing an explosive primer for firearm cartridges with the percussion surface of the primer positioned near the mouth of the alveolus and a space defined between the concave bottom and an end of the primer opposite the percussion surface. The container also includes a cover half hingedly-connected to the bottom half and configured for hingedly closing upon the bottom half for substantially isolating the mouths of the alveoli from the outside of the container. The cover half includes a rib corresponding with the center line of each row of alveoli to constitute, upon closing, a limit to the movement of the primers from the mouths of the alveoli. Preferably the container is formed from a single piece of plastic material.

Abstract: A double containment device for liquid hazardous material wherein a first liquid hazardous material container may be placed on a shelf having a second liquid hazardous material container, which meets statutory volume requirements, thereunder. The second container being located directly underneath the first container and collecting, through a support plate, any liquid hazardous material from the first container. Also disclosed is a tray in which a first container would rest. Spills from this first container seep on to the tray and are channelled through a drainage path to a second container, again fulfilling statutory volume requirements; the tray, drainage path and second container clipping on to the existing shelf.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing an index matching coating material onto an end of an optical fiber to be terminated includes a reservoir formed by a floor and sidewalls with a small portion of the index matching coating material being disposed on a top surface of the floor. An interior perimeter shape of the sidewalls is registrable with an external perimeter shape of an optical fiber contact to which the optical fiber is secured which allows the index matching material to be conveniently disposed on an end of the optical fiber by simply inserting the optical fiber contact into the reservoir.

Abstract: A hand table for carrying a plate and a cup includes an upper support and a lower support. The upper support has a generally circular plate support and a cup or glass receiving opening. The lower support is coupled to the upper support and has a generally inverted U-shaped handle portion with a bight and depending legs. A pair of foot members extend outwardly from the legs of the handle portion for supporting the upper and lower supports on a surface, such as a table. A cup support extends from one of the foot members to a position directly below the cup opening in the upper support, to underlie a cup or glass bottom. A carrying rack for supporting plates and cups includes a platform portion, a base portion coupled to the platform portion, a plurality of cup supports coupled to the platform portion, and a plurality of hand tables releasably coupled to the platform portion.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cuvette matrix and its tray. The matrix comprises adjacent cuvettes (2) connected with one another by flexible connecting elements (3). The tray has an aperture (8) for each well, with a flexible clamping element (9).

Abstract: A mounting assembly (1) for optical equipment comprises a plurality of trays (2) detachably hinged together. Each tray (2) may be adapted to carry optical components as well as optical fibre splices and they can be hinged together into a stack in one of a number of different configurations, allowing convenient access for both installation and maintenance. The assembly (1) finds particular application in optical communications equipment.

Abstract: A communication cable enclosure having a generally hollow housing, a splice area for splicing and containing cables and a patch area having multiple connectors attached to a patch panel. The multiple connectors attach to the cables at one end and are mounted to the patch panel at another end for interconnecting the cables using patch cables having matingly connectorized ends. The splice area and patch area are positioned on a generally planar top of a common shelf which has at least two side portions. The shelf is slidably retained generally parallelly co-planar the planar top. The shelf and hollow housing have locking pieces for retaining the shelf in predetermined positions along a path which it slidably travels into and out of the hollow body.

Abstract: The test tube holder includes an elongated tubular member which supports a pivot member thereby rendering the tubular member and pivot member relatively pivotable with respect to each other. Latch members provided on the tubular member and pivot member are engagable with complementary shaped latch members of other test tube holders to form a linkage. The pivotal relationship between the tubular member and the pivot member permit pivotal movement of one test tube holder with respect to the longitudinal axis of another test tube holder. A pivotal connection between the latch members of adjacent test tube holders also permits tilting of one test tube holder with respect to another test tube holder in the linkage. An adapter member for holding test tubes is insertable in the tubular member and pivot member assembly. The adapter member accommodates one size test tube and can be interchanged with another adapter member that accommodates another size test tube.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for the insertion of carrier elements with comb-like titer strips into a microtiter plate and to provide a convenient holder for washing the titer strips. The apparatus provides a container and a changing insert with guide lamellas and space rods for holding the carrier elements.

Abstract: A multiwell assay/culture strip provides an improved structure for a strip of wells as used for culturing cells and diagnostic testing, and comprises a strip or segment of generally identical well portions (typically eight or twelve wells) in linear arrangement adjacent one another and supported by a common base, and terminating in a first end and a second end. Each end bears a linking member extending perpendicularly from the end, and carries a receiver member conditioned to accept and frictionally engage an appropriate linking member of a separate strip. The linking members further provide offset basal surfaces to enhance stability of the strip.

Abstract: A device for supporting objects on a vehicle door and including two support elements disposed at different levels connected by a connector element extending diagonally downwardly from the upper support element to the lower support element.

Abstract: A holder for food, drink and utensils includes a flat oval-shaped platform having a central food supporting portion and an upturned peripheral retaining lip, and a pair of cup-shaped recessed compartments connected to and extending below the platform. The compartments are spaced from one another at opposite ends of the platform. One recessed compartment is a beverage container compartment and the other is a utensil compartment. A third recessed compartment can be provided as an option to hold a party dip. The container compartment is larger in diameter than the utensil compartment. The dip compartment is preferably oblong in shape and of a shallower depth than the other two which are equal in depth. The container and utensil compartments make the holder capable of standing by itself in an upright fashion.

Abstract: An invertable tray/vial package assembly is disclosed formed of separable interlockably connected top and bottom vial holding and locating tray sections which tray enables and effects holding and spatial positioning of a plurality of vials therein for selective external access to the vials at their respective opposite fluid content filling ends and fluid serving ends, for ease of vial filling, closing, handling, labeling and visual identification of vial contents, and for dispensing of the vials and serving the fill content of a vial to a patient. The tray has vial holding and spatially positioning pockets formed on one of its separable sections, with fluid-fill enabling openings formed in the bottom end of each of the pockets, and which are effectively registrable with closeable fill openings of vials disposed therein.

Abstract: A portable table top salad bar includes a collapsible base frame made from a plastic material for enclosing six foam or plastic inserts therein. The top opening of the inserts is closed by two dome-shaped lids which are made from a styrofoam or plastic material. A flexible vinyl liner is placed in the open space formed by the inserts for supporting salads and food items thereon. The liner includes a valve which opens to the exterior for draining-off water. The salad bar is constructed and arranged so as to be collapsed to one-half of its full size.

Abstract: A disposable dental tray includes a disposable tray body defining four utility compartments. Three of the utility compartments are disposed along a first side of the tray body, the fourth utility compartment being disposed along a second side of the tray body. All four of the utility compartments have relatively flat bases and are defined by integrally formed ridges extending upwardly from the compartment bases. Each compartment is surrounded by a defining ridge, interior defining ridges being offset from each other so that no interior ridge extends completely across the tray. The tray body further includes an instrument compartment defined by an encircling ridge extending upwardly from the base of the instrument compartment. The instrument compartment has integrally formed therein a series of grooves for holding dental instruments, which grooves are elevated above the base of the instrument compartment.

Abstract: A multiple dose reagent pack and corresponding carousel for an automated analyzer are disclosed. The reagent pack contains a plurality of vial-receiving wells which receive and hold a plurality of reagent-containing vials to form a unitary reagent pack. The carousel contains a plurality of radially spaced compartments which are adapted to receive and hold either a reagent pack or a sample container. A corresponding plurality of reaction container openings are provided on the carousel. Reagent packs for specific assays can be selectively interspersed with sample containers in the compartments to provide a wide variety of test combinations.

Abstract: The present invention is a tray for holding multiple individual confectionery items in a pleasing array for use in displaying the confectionery items. The tray is composed of a number of cavities, and possesses attachment points which, when connected by flexible bands, cause the tray to bulge creating an elevated platform on which the confectionery items can be displayed by being placed in the cavities. Empty cavities can be filled with confectionery items or filler segments which can be also pleasingly decorated.

Abstract: Proposed is a presentation tableau (100) to take in particular wrist watches each encompassing on a display holder (102) which in turn, to a desired extent, can be locked by means of sliding element (126) in a recess (14) in the presentation tableau (100). The display holder (12) itself is additionally protected against displacement by a projection (150) extending therefrom, and which interacts with an opening (152) provided in a surface (20, 22) forming the side wall of the said recess (14).

Abstract: A depositing port and a dispensing port are disposed adjacent to each other in a banknote depositing and dispensing machine. A slidable shutter is provided to cover the dispensing port and depositing port.

Abstract: A container for holding accessories of the type used in playing the game of golf. The container has a base member that is subdivided into a plurality of small compartments for retaining golf balls and a larger compartment or tray member that may hold car keys or other items. A flange is formed around the perimeter of the tray member, and apertures larger in diameter than the diameter of a tee body but smaller in diameter than a tee head are formed in the flange so that tees may be mounted in the apertures in a suspended position. The container further includes a closure member that caps the base member and that conforms in shape to the base member. A snap fit locking arrangement is provided between the base member and the closure member.

Abstract: A pill dispensing device having a carrier member. Open-sided compartments are formed in the carrier member, arranged in rows and columns. A breakable seal is located on the carrier member to close the open sides of each compartment to locate pills within the compartments. Time indicia are marked on the carrier member and aligned with the rows and columns of the compartments. A tray cooperates with the carrier member to locate the carrier member and the breakable seal. There is an outlet in the tray. Pills in the carrier member compartments may be forced through the seal of a compartment in a sequence indicated by the time indicia on the carrier member, into the tray amd removed from the tray through the outlet.

Abstract: A postal tray to facilitate the sorting and distribution of mail in the form of a box-like configuration having an open top and an open front. The tray includes a plurality of removable partitions which when used forms a series of pockets within which is to be located mailing envelopes. An elongated rod is included within the tray with the rod being movable from an access position to a position preventing accidental dislodgement of mailing envelopes from the pockets. The tray includes brackets formed on the upper surface thereof to facilitate stacking with another tray. Also, each tray is provided with a pair of tie down brackets which are to be connected with an elongated member such as a bar to tie together stacked postal trays.

Abstract: An article support tray for supporting a plurality of articles, such as beverage cans, in predetermined spaced relationship to one another in a package containing a plurality of such articles, comprises a flat sheet with article engaging raised ribs on one surface which engage and wedge in place bottom ends of the articles to prevent rubbing together of the articles. A plurality of ribs engage each article around its periphery, and the ribs are shaped to automatically properly align the articles on the tray as the articles near their final position on the tray. The shape and disposition of the ribs on the tray are such that the articles are enabled to slide freely over the surface of the tray until the articles reach their final position of wedged engagement with the tray, and the ribs also reinforce the tray, permitting a very thin, lightweight, inexpensive structure to be used.

Abstract: A specimen tray apparatus is disclosed primarily for use in cell culture studies. The apparatus includes a tray and a plurality of individual cells in the form of specimen vessels which can be removably located in the tray. A lid is also provided for the tray and is physically identical therewith. Each vessel has a cover which is received in an opening in the lid when the tray and lid are assembled, so that pressure sensitive tape can then be used to releasably secure the covers to the lid while allowing one or more of the covers to be released when appropriate by peeling back the tape.

Abstract: A kit for performing a medical procedure comprising, a procedure tray having a plurality of recesses to receive procedural components. The kit has a prepping tray having a plurality of recesses to receive prepping components, with the prepping tray being disposed in a side-by-side relationship with the procedure tray. The prepping tray has an outwardly directed upper transparent flange which is sufficiently large to cover the procedure tray.

Abstract: A tray of rectangular configuration having an array of open-topped compartments serves to hold a supply of medication arranged by day and time of taking. Associated with the tray is a support base having provision for storage of medication containers. A case may be provided for the tray and includes a cover to permit the tray to be carried without danger of the pills moving from the individual compartments.Preferably, the assembly is made by a plastic thermoforming process and an improved latch mechanism formed of mating walls of V-shaped configuration is provided.

Abstract: A container for storing and transporting letter mail and other flat articles, comprising a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls, a bottom member and a rim member extending outwardly from the side walls and end walls along the perimeter of the container, which are integrally formed as a unit. The side walls, end walls and bottom member define an enclosure for receiving articles. A removable cover member is provided for being positioned substantially in registration with the bottom member to cover the enclosure and protect the contents of the container. The container is preferably comprised of a lightweight material and manufactured using a thermoforming process. Rib members are disposed at pre-determined positions on the side walls, end walls, bottom member and cover member to provide structural integrity for the container.

Abstract: A tray for testing and storage of photovoltaic e.g. solar cells, is described, enabling processing or testing of such cells to be conducted while supported on the tray. The tray comprises a base having a peripheral rim extending upwardly around the upper surface of the base, and serving to at least partially retain one or more of the cells within a pre-defined position on the upper surface. One or more indexing elements are provided on the upper surface of the tray to co-operate with the peripheral rim to define a number of pre-defined cell positions on the upper surface of the tray, for selectively retaining any of a plurality of different sized cells. A vacuum chamber is provided to retain the solar cell in its pre-defined position on the tray. Apertures are provided in the base of the tray and extend to the pre-defined cell positions to permit probes to extend therethrough and into contact with the solar cell.

Abstract: Apparatus for collecting test samples including a support plate and a plurality of integrally connected vessels, which are supported by the support plate. The support plate includes an upper surface having a predetermined number of recesses aligned in at least one row. The internal dimensional configuration of one of the recesses in each of the rows is different from the configuration characteristic of the remainder of the recesses in the row. The recess with the different internal dimensional configuration is asymmetrically disposed along each of the rows. The vessels from at least one line and the number of vessels in each line is equivalent to the predetermined number of recesses in one of the rows. The base of the vessels has a shape corresponding to the internal dimensional configuration of an opposing recess, such that the base of one of the vessels in each line is different from the remainder of vessels in the same line.

Abstract: A holder for bottles, brushes, shields and the like is provided. The holder is particularly adapted to hold material manicurist use to construct artificial fingernails and to repair natural fingernails.

Abstract: An article of manufacture having specific utility as a multi-purpose, stackable transport tray for printed-wiring boards and accessories therefor in reusable carrier shuttles and comprising an open-work base with side portions extending upward from the base. A shelf runs the inside length of each side portion with a plurality of fin-shaped support members spaced away from the shelf by an arbitrary amount and extending inwardly from the side portion. A plurality of stiffening members extend from the base to the shelf. A plurality of ribs on the bottom surface of the base extend in a direction parallel with the sides and positioned so as to interlock and engage the support members of an underlying tray. A plurality of transverse ribs on the bottom of the base are also so positioned to engage the support members of an underlying tray.

Abstract: A modular display device for articles of merchandise which are sold at retail in small packages includes a display tray, an advertising sign frame adapted to receive and hold an advertising sign, a support member to which the advertising sign frame is detachably connected by resilient tongues on the frame which interengage with slots in a front wall of the support member, and a laterally extending web which is an extension of a bottom wall of the support member that enters a laterally open slideway on a bottom wall of the tray adjacent a tray end wall and has a hooked finger engaging a recess in the slideway so the advertising sign frame is immediately adjacent said tray end wall.

Abstract: A tray having a plurality of parallel troughs is made from vacuum-formed polystyrene. Each of the troughs contains a pair of side walls, with adjacent walls of adjacent troughs connected together by respective flat, elongated ledges. The periphery of the tray is surrounded by a flat flange which is parallel to the ledges. The length of the troughs is greater than the length of two or more individual conductors which are side-mounted within the troughs. The width of the troughs corresponds to the combined height of a connector with its flat cover loosely fitted thereon and not fully latched to the body of the connector. The depth of the tray corresponds approximately to the width of the connector. Embossment projections are formed in the flat bottoms of the troughs and project into the space between the body of the connector and its loosely mounted cover.

Abstract: An elongate drawer (2), (FIG. 1) is slidably mounted in a chest of drawers (1) and has compartments for storing small objects, particularly packed goods for drugstores and the like. The bottom of the drawer is formed from two longitudinal halves (3a,3b), which are united along the longitudinal central line (4) of the drawer bottom, to slope from there towards the longitudinal sides (5,6) of the drawer, there being a vertical spinal wall (7) attached to the longitudinal halves (3a,3b) along the longitudinal central line (4) to divide the drawer (2) in its longitudinal direction into two spaces with vertical compartment walls (8).

Abstract: A variable shelf organizer adapted to being assembled to provide shelf organizers of various sizes. The elements are constructed so that portions of them may be cut or broken away to adjust the length and/or width thereof and so that the parts interlock to give product troughs of various lengths and widths.

Abstract: A modular desk organizer is disclosed which includes a pair of organizing units (12, 14) joined into a common assembly by an adapter (16). The adapter (16) includes a pair of support shelves (32) having apertures (34) formed therein and positioned so that the adapter (16) can be securely attached to adjoining organizing units while ensuring that the organizing units are horizontally stable.

Abstract: A convenience article of manufacture for use in storing paper clips and other such sundries and positioned, during such use, on a desk, consisting of three or more article-holding units interconnected so that they can be readily lifted as one piece, without coming apart, to thereby facilitate the movement thereof or merely to allow cleaning of the desk surface beneath the interconnected units. The interconnection consists of structural elements having a loose interfit that maintains the units together, and which "interfit" is adapted to bind together to provide a firmer connection during the lifting thereof, and thus be available to obviate the lifted article from disengaging during this crucial period.

Abstract: A shippable assembly comprises:(a) a first mold having a recess therein, and cast and hardened material in said recess, and(b) a protective package on the mold.The package may comprise a second mold having a recess therein, and cast and hardened material in that recess.

Abstract: A drawing tool organizer comprising a plurality of units adapted to hold varied drawing tools, and connectors for releasably securing said plurality of units one to the other.

Abstract: A sample tray carrying a two-dimensional array of sample tubes for analyses by an instrument. Tabs on the side of the tray inform the instrument as to the location of the rows of sample tubes within the tray. A short wide rack gear followed by two long thin rack gears cooperate with a pinion gear on the instrument to move the sample tray along a channel established by the instrument. The wide short rack gear serves to properly orient the tray in the instrument's channel. A C-hook at the rear of one tray can engage a T-tab at the front of a following tray to couple the two trays together. The coupling components do not extend below the upper half of the tray to assist the operator when coupling two trays together. Overhanging rack gear segments between the two coupled trays allow for their continuous propulsion by the instrument's cooperating pinion gear. The tray may take the form of a hollow shell into which fit holders providing the actual locations for the sample tubes.

Abstract: A variable shelf organizer adapted to being assembled to provide shelf organizers of various sizes. The elements are constructed so that portions of them may be broken away to adjust both the length and the width and so that the parts interlock to give product troughs of various widths.

Abstract: A method of purveying food in which a variety of foods are cooked and frozen in disposable containers of ovenable sheet material each having a mouth surrounded by an outstanding lip and preferably a removable cover. At the time of serving, a plurality of the containers of frozen food are selected, to make up a meal, and a serving assembly provided by placing them in inverted position on an ovenable serving plate having a retaining rim, with the lips of adjacent containers overlapping each other or abutting the rim and to form a base that seats on the plate surface. The assembly is then heated to eating temperature and placed before the diner and the containers removed to display the foods as a normal serving. An aspect of the invention is the ovenable assembly of filled containers inverted on a serving plate having a retaining rim.

Abstract: A rack for flexible elongated articles is in the form of a flat pallet having grooves on opposite sides thereof. The grooves are chevron shaped, the apices of the grooves being comprised by a plain portion of the pallet disposed at the level of the bottom of the grooves. A flexible article having two legs with a bend between them is thus supported with its legs in opposite groove portions, with the bend portion in the plain portion of the pallet. The grooves on one side of the pallet can be in reversed order from those on the other side of the pallet. Also, the number of articles that can be held can be doubled by providing grooves at two levels on each side of the pallet, the grooves in one level being in reversed arrangement from those at the other level on the same side of the pallet.

Abstract: An insulated tray for holding and serving food or the like, either directly on the tray or in receptacles supported on the tray. One embodiment comprises upper and lower cover members made of thin impervious material, preferably plastic sheet material, the space between said cover members being filled with insulating foam, preferably plastic foam, the edges of said cover members being joined around the periphery of the tray, the upper cover member being dished to form one or more receptacles for holding food or the like, the upper cover member being formed with a groove extending around one or more of the dished portions, the lower cover member being formed with a complementary tongue, whereby a plurality of the trays may be stacked with the tongue of one tray nesting in the groove of the underlying tray, the tongue and groove forming a seal around the dished portion. In another embodiment, the lower cover member is omitted.